Joel K-KZO

Joel Knörnschild is the creative director and founder of fashion brand KZO, created in 2006. KZO is “Cinematic Fashion” | ditransitive verb: the art of holding captive visual narratives; drama, moods, & voices for each season’s collection. Fashion company located in Los Angeles in the Arts District, a physical ground zero anchoring the DNA of KZO.

Website — http://www.kzocinematic.com

Latest Posts

Bärnacle Show, Arts District Los Angeles

March 8th 10, 12:09

Last night my band Bärnacle with Brett Westfall (Unholy Matrimony) & Katie Malia played in downtown Los Angeles, in the Arts District. Photos by Josh Giroux.

More at the Bärnacle Website
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Ok Go new Music Video for “This Too Shall Pass”

March 2nd 10, 15:00

James Frost (my landlord, haha) just directed this amazing video for Ok Go’s new song “This Too Shall Pass.” It’s an intense evolution to their first treadmill video, and I think they topped it.
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Bärnacle Live Show March 7th | Arts District, LA

February 28th 10, 18:01

Bärnacle’s second US show is on March 7th in the Arts District, Los Angeles.

Dave Young’s warehouse has been the epicenter of previous amazing events of art shows & bands; it’s finally back. Also playing with Restaurant & Spindrift & there’s an art show at the warehouse too.

Bärnacle is: Brett Westfall (Unholy Matrimony), Katie Malia, and me.

1269 e 6th St. Los Angeles. Bärnacle goes on at 8 & hope to see you there.

Previous Shows:

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KZO on the Silver Screen | “the Traveler” Short Film by Patrick McKenzie

February 25th 10, 16:45

Our friend Patrick McKenzie just shot this great short film featuring model Will Lewis showing off his acting chops for Filler Magazine as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, outfitted in a complete wardrobe by KZO.
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Beams Plus Catalog Featuring KZO

February 24th 10, 13:13

Beams Plus new Spring | Summer 2010 Catalog is featuring KZO as one of the season’s best. I also had the opportunity to stop by the shop in Harajuku and hang out for a bit. They did a writeup on the Beams Plus Blog.

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“With Eager Eyes” | Blog

February 21st 10, 11:36

Interesting fashion & art blog “With Eager Eyes” by New York blogger, Desirée Pais.
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Tony Ward for ODYN VOVK AW-2010

February 14th 10, 23:08

Fellow Downtown Los Angeles designer Austin Sherbanenko just held his Autumn | Winter 2010 runway show for New York fashion week on Friday; below is a sneak peak video into the Odyn Vovk world……..

Odyn•Vovk |oh•din vah•k|

Translation: One Wolf

“My work reflects on my youth and being inspired by anything that sparks my curiosity. The collection is designed without the structured direction that a hard lined story would offer. I have a much more spontaneous approach. Ideas pop into my head and I follow the ones worth following.”

-Austin Sherbanenko-

http://www.vimeo.com/8629154

More at | odynvovk.com

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A. McQueen Extremely Sad

February 11th 10, 8:49

Alexander McQueen RIP
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Documentation | Tokyo

February 9th 10, 7:59

2.9.10 | 11.57 PM

More here.
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Barnacle Show @ Case Study Unholy Matrimony

February 1st 10, 10:52

Saturday night saw the US debut of Barnacle’s first live show at Case Study Unholy Matrimony, in Los Angeles, CA. Thanks to everyone who came out and made the night a success.

Barnacle is: Brett Westfall (Unholy Matrimony), Katie Malia & Joel K | Documentation by Josh Giroux

More Info at: casestudyspace.com | Art/Fashion/Music Blog Circle 460
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Barnacle Live Show @ Case Study Unholy Matrimony

January 24th 10, 15:32

If you’re in LA this Sat…..

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Die Hard Battery Commercial Rocks

January 12th 10, 8:35

I never new that the marketing and advertising department at Die Hard Battery were so edgy. Now you can throw a party in the forest and have power.

Die Hard vs. Reggie Watts. This is pretty cool.
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KZO Spring | Summer 2010

January 11th 10, 12:21

The Spring 2010 collection is finally here. Gap Men Article, Inspirations and Plot Line below.

Neil Young performing “Hey Hey, My My” at the Fuji Rock Festival

2010 Spring | Summer Plot Line
Story | “Into the Blue, Out of the Black”
Soundtrack | “Hey Hey, My My” by Neil Young, “Arc,” by Neil Young/Arranged by Thurston Moore of
Sonic Youth
Palette | Indigo, Black, Blood Red, Heather Gray, Sky Blue, Charcoal, Sky Blue
Categories | Chambray Woven Shirt, Organic fabric knits, Torn Japanese Selvage Denim, Mosaic
Fleece Blazer with Matching Shorts, Linen Blazer, Corduroy Check‐Pattern Shorts, Flannel Cotton Woven
Shirts, Lightweight Spring Leather Jacket, KZO + Unholy Matrimony Collaboration N°4 Edition Double
Layered Denim Jacket

Gap Men Japan

See More | “Cinematic Journal” by KZO
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Case Study/Unholy Matrimony Store Opening with Barnacle

January 5th 10, 23:32

Celebrating the birth of a new project and joint venture, Amir Gharavi of Anastasia and Brett Westfall of Unholy Matrimony, will be presenting “Case Study Unholy Matrimony”. A new conceptual space aimed at destroying any and all boundaries that limit creationism within conceptual art, design and lifestyle. Aside from presenting monthly exhibitions and events , the space will house all collections and works by Unholy Matrimony and Brett Westfall. As well as present collections and works by Undercover, Kris Van Asche, Sigi, Maison Martin Margiela, Peachoo & Krejberg, Darcy Miro, Hussein Chalayan, Sonia Boyajian, Junya Watanabe, Manish Arora and other greats.

The celebration of the space will open with the continued exhibition of “Voice Of Nature” the traveling collaborative art installation by Brett Westfall, and Joel Knoernschild of men’s conceptual design label KZO. Which will also include a live musical performance by “Barnacle”.

Saturday January 30th
6-10pm
138-140 La Brea
Los Angeles Ca 9

www.casestudyspace.com
www.anastasiaboutique.com
www.circle460.com

Time Lapse Video from “Voice of Nature” Osaka Installation
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Scoute.org | spend: Winter Gear

December 3rd 09, 20:24

Scoute.org Blog just did a great little article featuring “Winter Gear” pieces for Fall 09 and KZO’s “Saunter” jacket came up on the radar, along with Boris Bidjan, Giuliano Fujiwara, Julius, Viridi-Anne, etc. See more at Scoute.org

KZO “Saunter” Coated Cotton Jacket
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