Before starting out as a fashion designer, Patrik Ervell had plans to travel the world as a diplomat, though things changed pretty quickly after he made up his mind to do fashion. Renowned as a designer who takes a step back, isolates himself and focuses on a singular vision, Ervell applies a level head to…

CVLT Nation is excited to offer a stunning video lookbook for our CVLT Nation V Spring/Summer 2013 collection, directed by Canadian filmmaker Justin Oakey (The World is Burning, Hexvessel “I am the Ritual”). This stunning short film showcases the dark inspiration of our collection of illustrated tees in Oakey’s bleak and sombre style. Shot in the…

Spring/Summer 2013 sees Japanese streetwear designer Kazuki Kuraishi (Fragment Design) continue his relationship with adidas Originals, creating a new line – Retrograde Resistance 84-Lab. Fusing lifestyle and sports, the new line takes hints from both parties’ relative aesthetics, highlighted with meticulous attention to detail. The materials and construction speak for themselves – as should be…