In the latest issue of Wallpaper* you find a guide to Scandinavia with 40 good reasons to visit us here up north. Restaurants, architects, stores and clothing labels. We are very greatful to be on that list along side Acne, Mismo and also Malmo based restaurant Trio. Thanks a lot Wallpaper*, really appreciate it.
One of our new names in the shop for next season is U.S designer Adam Kimmel. We had been fans for quite some time when we recived a phone call from them earlier this year. We decided to meet up during mens fashion week in Paris where Adam and his garments housed a temporary showroom in Les Marais. Raphael, the man in charge of the buyers, took us on a tour of the collection and explained every little seam.
Paris in the summer can be steaming hot. Luckily there's a way to escape the heat and at the same time look at collections from a few of our designers such as Our Legacy, Mismo and Nom de Guerre. The place for all of this is the Capsule show. A trade show put together by Agency BPMW and twice every season they take over a building in Le Marais for a few days and invite designers and brands from all over to come and show what will be on the hangers 8 months later. Here´s some pics from the last tradeshow.
Simon at the entrance
Entrance no 2
Nice garden
Adam and his bags
Our Legacy was present
Simon from Très Bien Shop and Richardos from Our Legacy
First floor
Some strong pieces from the upcoming Our Legacy collection
One of the fun things that happened last week was when Jeff and Carl-Johan, our photograph-friends, stopped by to take pictures of our store. The Hasselblad snapped constatly for several hours and the result will be shown on the blog soon.
Well at least we're in Peter Jensen's "Fantasy High Street" selection. What the hell does that mean?, you may wonder. Let me explain, in the monthly Elle UK feature a fashion related person list their fantasy high street. In the October 2009 issue designer Peter Jensen list us as one of these in great company with Dover Street Market, B Store and Opening Ceremony among some other. Peter, we´re blushing, thank you!! Really appreciate it.
Ever since we started working with clothes, one of the main aims has been working with Maison Martin Margiela. In January last year we thought the time was right and made our first visit to Rue S:t Maur and the headquarters of Martin Margiela. The building, which used to be an old school, is amazing. Everything has gotten a good Margiela treatment. White paint everywhere, and if it's not painted it's wrapped up in white fabric. The staff is wearing the famous white robes and the collection is huge. Everywhere you go, since the windows sit quite high on the wall, all you see on the outside is the old cathedral on Rue Darboy. Men's collections on one floor, womens on one and a big room all dedicated to shoes and accessories. I know quite a few people who has been there before and I now got all their stories confirmed.
Pictures from our visit to Stephan Schneiders showroom in January 2009. The clothes in the pictures are from the Autumn / Winter 2009 collection and will be available at Très Bien Shop soon.
When I heard Jay-Z mention Martin Margiela in his new single Run this town with Rihanna and Kanye West I didn't know if I should laugh or cry. I mean am a big Jay-Z fan and have been ever since Reasonable Doubt but name dropping Margiela? Isn't anything sacred no more? Shouldn't the Belgian designer be something for the fashion inaugurated? Well I like Young Hov so I guess its ok for me as long as I dont have to see Lil Wayne rocking the latest Rick Owens.
Look how firm and steady Hannes handles the boxes
Some nice pieces from line 10 just in...
This one is a killer, nylon and distressed leather...
Kitsuné has delivered their Autumn / Winter 2009 collection which will arrive online later on today. Designer Masaya Kuroki has been inspired by classic American flick The Graduate for the collection which includes some pretty sharp styles. See some examples below. Also check the YouTube clip for a preview.
The denim shirt has been a part of the collections for some time now
Signature piece, the inspiration from The Graduate is obvious
The oxford shirt, great quality and perfect fit
The 6th Pierre Hardy collabo, sunglasses, The Graduate and some knitted ties