A special preview of looks from the upcoming A/W Collection by young Columbian design couple A NEW CROSS. The pictures of the new unisex pieces are made more special by the female half of the duo : Vanessa wearing all the pieces effortlessly and transcending any male / female only clothing divide.The male model bringing the extra masculine edge and balance to the proceedings. Designers who actually wear and look good in their own designs is a too rare thing and a necessary one to ensure wearability in our opinion.

A short video to give an idea of the feel of the new collection and the materials in motion.

The concept of the Vlades A/W 15 Collection is based on the idea of Chosun.
The name Chosun refers to the ancient country which existed where the modern
Korean peninsula is now. Twenty seven different kings ruled over it for 518 years in total.
Some of the collection’s feel and direction was inspired by images , incidents and even castles still existing from this 19th Century period. The materials include those often used in the traditional Korean Hanbok style of dress , heavy wools and different leathers

Colors such as white, grey, red, black all have various deeper meanings in Korea.Many of the items also carry extra meanings in their design : A Leather jacket uses a ‘lone of scar’ technique to connect 2 different material in a way to represent the division between the North and South of the modern country .The finished line of the stitching even looks like the silhouette of ancient roofs.

The aim was to express elements of both the past and present harmonically in the collection and in so doing create a new . unique vision for the future.

PHOTOGRAPHER : SANG WOO KANG

MODEL : SUNG CHAN KIM ( M )

MODEL : HANURI ( F )

Vlades launched as a brand in 2012 with a name partly inspired by the style and legend of Vlad Dracula. Their is aim to bring a darker mood to avant-garde style. They focus on silhouette and tailoring in order to show fine details and create wearability using the perfect material for each piece.  Vlades is committed to subverting fashion and creating new , unique looks for the future. To give strength and protection to sensitive and vulnerable souls. Clothing that can act like modern day armor for the wearer.
Each collection is the metal that they work on making it stronger and more perfect until one day it becomes a deadly , perfected sword.

PHOTOGRAPHER : SANG WOO KANG

MODEL : HA KYUN SEONG

We are about to debut mysterious new Korean label VLADES in Paris this January and introduce their A/W Collection to the International Community. To celebrate I would like to show you their look-book for the present S/S season as well as some mood shots first. More information about the label and designer plus images from their S/S Seoul Runway presentation and the new collection will be posted very soon.

IOLOM is a Japanese Label which creates contemplative , philosophical , hand-crafted objects to enrich and inspire the owners’ life.Inspired by and incorporating the principles of Japanese Art and Philosophy such as “Wa” and “Wabi-Sabi” to create a collection with a uniquely Japanese appeal. Both natural and inventive , strange and surprising.

The Designer studied the subject of Social Welfare at university and he then when on to train in Interior and Space Design. His aim with his creation is how to make modern life more open and meaningful in a label which looks to embody the abstract principles of Architecture in a very real way.

Please see below images of the creation process of some of the pieces from this seasons’ new A/W Collection : “KOUSHI”

Further images from the debut collection. Too many good ones to choose from actually. Please check out part one elsewhere on the Blog.

Korean Designer Moohong Kim was educated in the UK and obtained a PhD in Politics. Coming from such a different perspective his collections have a distinctly intellectual ,spiritual and philosophic edge. He believes that mastering the skills and perspective of both social scientist and creative artist seems to offer the best chance of living a positive , productive and successful life.

He seeks to combine these seemingly very different disciplines together in his creations.
Both Mens and Womens’ collections have an understated freshness and beauty which have seen him already picked up by some of the most sophisticated and important stores world-wide on his first showing last season.For example his clothing will be available at both L’ECLAIREUR in Paris and ANTONIOLI in Milan.

This season will mark his debut showing at STEALTH and his introduction to a wider audience in the international market. We fully expect him to quickly become a popular and respected name amongst the style cognoscenti and will have images and information about his new collection available for you as soon as possible as well as interviews with the man himself.

Please also check out a very cool feature on the collection : HERE

The new Devoa collection continues its constant evolution towards idealistic perfection.New materials are blue metallic leather and a further iteration of the new kind of stretch washi (Japanese traditional paper ) material pioneered exclusively by Devoa. Where they lead in fabric innovation and working closely with artisan factories and suppliers others follow.The silhouette is sleeker and more refined this time but still with elements of military and sportswear running through it.There is definitely a hint of assassin or high class mob hit man  running through the silhouette. Clothes in which to get in , make a clean kill and get the hell out again.

Photographer : KAZUYOSHI USUI

HP:  kazuyoshiusui.com

We are happy to exclusively reveal the image poster which will be sent out to all Devoa stockists and loyal flowers of the label. Pictures, idea and manipulation by long term collaborating photographer Usui. Inspired by images of Hindu Gods the result is definitely freaky and something new for the label.