Sacai’s newest endeavor is a triple collab in tandem with heritage textile brand Pendleton and Dr.Woo. To properly showcase the collection, GRIND Magazine has teamed up with famed Japanese stylist stylist Masataka Hattori and actor Yōsuke Kubozuka. The deconstructed pieces utilize classic Pendleton fabrics to craft pieces including a military style jacket and denim-bomber hybrid jacket. Other standout items include wide-cut plaid trousers and a wool mockneck sweater. Look for items to drop from the collection at Sacai stockists including SSENSE and Farfetch.
Editorials
Undercover FW18 HBX Editorial
The “order-disorder” collection from Undercover is based around imagery from Stanley Kubricks masterpiece 2001 : A Spade Odyssey. I introduced the showstopping down jacket from the collection earlier. Some of the other impeccably tailored garments utilize other scenes from the movie for inspiration. HBX has created an editorial around these pieces which include the Last Supper T-shirt, Astronautics Agency Crewneck, HAL Bomber Jacket and White Monolith Raincoat. You can shop the featured items directly on their webshop.
Middleman Editorial ‘Oscar Weekend’
As the online demand for archival designer clothing continues to grow, new shops are opening to meet the demand. One new retailer in the space is called Middleman. The online store is owned and founded by Kyle J.S. Muhlfriedel and Clif Shayne and based between Los Angeles and Nashville. The site will offer a mix of consignment items as well as carefully selected rare items which release every Friday. As part of the initial push Middleman has released this editorial entitled ‘Oscar Weekend’ which highlights some of the items that will be available for sale. The editorial is photographed against the backdrop of a classic old school Hollywood Motel.
With a focus on Japanese and European designer fashion, key archival pieces from Undercover, Dior Homme, Helmut lang, Raf Simons, Martin Margiela and Rick Owens will be among the items scheduled for release this Friday on Grailed. Take a look at the full editorial below to get a better idea of the initial selection and follow Middleman on Instagram for more updates.
GRIND Magazine Sacai SS18 Editorial
GRIND Magazine hit up actor and all-around fit god Yōsuke Kubozuka to model a selection of items from Sacai’s SS18 range. The collection mixes in streetwear influenced looks alongside some tailored pieces. One of the collection’s signature pieces is an all over print parka. Other items include denim and workwear-esque boots done in collaboration with Gender Scheme. There’s also more grown-up pieces in the range, such as a boucle oversized blazer and a white shirt with safety-pin detailing. Look for items online at Mr.Porter, Farfetch and other outlets.
BLENDS x Brain Dead Editorial
It’s said that LA can be a lonely city, a new editorial from BLENDS captures that feeling of alienation using pieces from the new Brain Dead collection. Set a nostalgically themed bowling alley, the collection includes the usuals graphic-laden staples. Check out more of the drop on BLEND’s website and click through for all the images.
FW18 Editorial by Belief Moscow
Belief is one of the best shops in Russia at delivering a selection of top tier streetwear. They present a new editorial featuring items from Fall/Winter collections, fusing items from a wide range of labels including WTAPS, ACRONYM, NEIGHBORHOOD, Cav Empt, and RATS. Click through to see the rest of the shoot and shop the selection online.
GRIND Magazine ACG SS17 Editorial
While the summer Nike ACG release came earlier this year, GRIND Magazine has presented the collection in all it’s glory in their 74th issue. While the print edition is the optimal way to view the content from the excellent magazine, you can check their website for more. Certain ACG items are still available at stores including Nike and BDGA.
Haven Editorial – Isolation
Haven showcases it’s newest arrivals in this monochromatic take on the spring/summer ’17 season. Brands used in the editorial include sac, vidvim, Neighborhood, Junya Watananbe, EG, Stone Island and Needles. These disparate pieces are seamlessly mixed and matched. Visit Haven for more info on the products themselves.
POPEYE Magazine Spring Editorial
Japanese style mag Popeye tackles spring style in the city with this well-styled editorial. Giving a very real glimpse into days spent traveling across town while stopping at delis, burger shops and falafel joints. Pieces include the latest from Visvim, WTAPS and Wacko Maria. If you’re looking for some these items online you can find them at END and Revive.