Japan's HUGE Magazine's is one of the best men's fashion magazines around, venturing outside of just fashion and into literature, art and architecture. With no shortage of Japanese influencers seen throughout each issue February 2012 see's Radiohead legend Thom Yorke feature throughout an exclusive look at Undercover's newest collection. One of our favourite editorials in sometime.
Adam Bryce
There are fewer photographers that embody such diversity and refinement at the same time. Ari Marcopoulos has become a key artistic documentarians since moving to New York working in multiples areas of the creative world from fashion to music to skate. Having shown his work in some of the most illustrious galleries around the world and having published some amazing books, his stock continues to grow.
James Oliver: What first inspired you to become a photographer?
James Oliver
Photographer - Ari Marcopoulos
Yuketen was founded in 1985 through Yuki Matsuda's love of vintage americana. Recent years have seen the footwear and luggage line become hugely popular amongst menswear enthusiasts, and for good reason. Each product is created by a group of artisan specialists who take their passion and skill and apply this to re-creating a classic product for today.
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Adam Bryce
Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2012 collection which debuted in Milan presented a refined and masculine range full of tension and drama. Benjamin Portas (Kids In Cloaks) was obviously struck by the collection, creating some incredible illustrations of his own interpretation of range especially for Post New. Playing the drapery which Owens is known for off the glimpses of careful structure that were apparent in the range.
Megan Christiansen
Designer Thom Browne and eyewear makers DITA embarked on a new partnership for fall/winter 2011 as the two come together to debut a line of frames. The collection is defined by Browne's distinctive aesthetic, with the New York based designer leading the way in with what he refers to as "American sensibility". This combined with DITA's unquestionable craftsmanship which leaves no detail left aside or technical aspect left untested makes for a project of great distinction, and one setting a strong precedent.
James Oliver
Photographer - Circe
Words - James Oliver
Since 2006 Boris Bidjan Saberi has been setting the bar for menswear. Creating ranges that stay true to the designers philosophy of functionality and modernity with an avant garde twist. Nabil Azadi sat down with the designer to discus isolation, teaching and balance.
Nabil Azadi: Here in the atelier it becomes even more evident the extent to which your proportions are enshrined in every collection. Do you still enjoy the idea of that placement of one person’s form onto another’s?
Nabil Azadi
Photographer - Nabil Azadi
An innovative visionary defines Christoper Shannon's work as he leads the way in a new era of fashion designers making an impact by combining function and conceptual design. The London based designer has proven to be a refreshing name mentioned amongst the elite and since breaking onto the scene in 2008, Christopher has continued to finely tune his aesthetic and approach.
Jame Oliver: Can you tell us a bit about where you are from and what your childhood was like?
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Adam Kimmel, a designer defined by his unique philosophy based on the core elements of quality and function that provide an elegance and sophistication beyond the comfortable utilitarian work wear that is the base of his work. The quintessential New Yorker, whose approach to each season embraces a specific theme that is refined by the designers core ethos of design that is timeless and sophisticated. The Adam Kimmel Spring/Summer 2011 Collection takes inspiration from Hip Hop icon Snoop Dogg and is influenced by his "sharp identity and vision".
James Oliver
Photographer - Peter Sutherland
