Lookbooks

Purple Tape Pedigree ‘Bad for Education’ Lookbook by Third Looks

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I’m proud to present the lookbook for the debut collection from New York based label Purple Tape Pedigree. The 5-piece capsule ‘Good For Health’ collection includes 2 jerseys, 2 long-sleeve t-shirts, and a collaborative PTP x Third Looks ‘Pill’ coach’s jacket. The lookbook was creative directed by yours truly and we assembled a diverse group of friends and colleagues to represent the collection. No stylists were necessary as each person worked the pieces into their own personal style.

Inspiration for the collection includes Hong Kong cinema, Japanese anime from the 80’s, 20th century Brazilian surrealist art, post-2000 A.D. cyberpunks, and the onset of big city paranoia. The gear is available now on the PTP Garment District. New York heads will be able to see the gear in person at a special pop-up event and release party on May 31st (More details to be released shortly).

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Mr.Olive FW14 Lookbook

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The fashion industry being stuck in it’s ways, we’re already getting peeks at Fall/Winter 2014 lookbooks. That being said, Japanese Mr.Olive really did a solid job of translating the classic film Serpico in this shoot and once again proves that Japan is doing America better than America. While the pieces don’t stray too far from the menswear status quo , the styling and presentation of this collection set it apart from the pack.

It’s a damn shame anytime fashion brands use cinema as inspiration and fall flat. While it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to find this brand readily on North American shores, the Mr.Olive collection will be available on ZOZOTOWN later this year.

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C.E SS14 Lookbook

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C.E (Cav Empt) just released a lookbook for their Spring/Summer 2014 collection. The lookbook is done in the same visual style as this previously released video. Fans of the Japanese label may recognize some of the pieces which have already released, but it is nice to see select pieces styled together in these stills. Having had experience with several pieces of line I definitely highly recommend any of the graphic hoodies and crewnecks. The quality of printing found on the digitial sublimation T-shirts (such as the Burnbike or Gunpizz t-shirts) and button down shirts  is top notch as well. You can shop the collection through C.E Directly or through  North American stockists VFILES, Bdga, Wildstyle LA and RSVP Gallery.

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HUMAN MADE SS14 Lookbook

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2013 was a year of transition for Nigo. He formally left his role at BAPE after 20 years and began his job as creative director for UT (Uniqlo). Along the way he continued working on his own line HUMAN MADE which is a logical extension from A Bathing Ape. While the lookbook doesn’t show us much we haven’t seen before, HUMAN MADE is really all in the details. There’s an usual assortment of men’s casual staples including crew necks, beanies, and a varsity all modeled by Nigo himself. Human Made is expensive but being able to feel the garments in person at Haven, I do feel the brand has a certain intangible quality that isn’t found anywhere else. The menswear world has an obession with vintage and heritage but Nigo has always been that rare visionary who could bridge the gap between current pop culture and old manufacturing.

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02DERIV. SS13 “SURFARI” Lookbook

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02DERIV is a new sub-line from Japanese brand Master-Piece that is a little more youthful and active compared to it’s mainline cousin. The lookbook has a distinct cali feel, fusing elements of surf culture with aesthetics borrowed from safari style. The styling and photography really elevate the presentation of the line with standout pieces being the technical shells and the pocketed pastel oxfords. Also found in the line are boardshorts are all-over print sneakers. So often the sunny cali vibe used in a lookbook can look cliché , but it really compliments the line instead of detracting from it in this case. 

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Saint Laurent Skinny Lookbook

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Hedi Slimane is introducing a new line under Saint Laurent called “Skinny”. From the lookbook it appears that ‘Skinny’ is a diffusion line of designer basics that are reminiscent the staples that were produced under his reign at Dior Homme. The cuts are definitely, ahem, skinny and while not ground-breaking I’m sure these goods will … Read more