I often get asked about availability of THE NEW ORDER, and with the latest issue a sign of huge improvement with the magazine here is a handful of stores who already have the magazine. SlamJam, colette and Haven are amongst the first stores to have the magazine, while a host of stores in Japan like Edition, Heather Grey Wall, Tower Records, Bonjour Records amongst others have the magazine in Japan there will be plenty more around the world to have the magazine over the next week or so so stay tuned.

With cover art work by Daido Moriyama along with labels like Arts & Science, Woolrich Woolen Mills, kolor Thom Browne, White Mountaineering, Cassette Playa, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Porter Classic, CASH CA, Neighborhood amongst those featured while artists like Peter Sutherland, Agathe Snow and Brett Westfall contributing in fine fashion I have received good feedback from the likes of Shinsuke Takizawa and Takashi Kumagai while press from Honeyee.com and HOUYHNHNM has gone a long way so look out for the magazine and get your hands on a copy.

Europe / SLAM JAM

Japan / STAYPUFT inc.

Other / NOISE MEDIA Ltd

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THE NEW ORDER Issue 5 is perhaps the finest hour for the magazine we create in house, with every detail of the magazine from the content, layout and paper quality notable mentions. From the cover art work by Daido Moriyama to labels like Arts & Science, Woolrich Woolen Mills, kolor Thom Browne, White Mountaineering, Cassette Playa, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Porter Classic, CASH CA, Neighborhood amongst those featured while artists like Peter Sutherland, Agathe Snow and Brett Westfall contributing in fine fashion.

THE NEW ORDER Issue 5 will be available from next week in Japan, in particular Edition in Omotesando Hills, with a release in Europe, North America and the rest of the world will be before the end of the month.

Europe / SLAM JAM

Japan / STAYPUFT inc.

Other / NOISE MEDIA Ltd

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The Cassette Playa’s 2012 Spring/Summer 2012 collection again thrives of bright and bold designs. This time with a theme entitled “Human Katamari”, the collection combines trademark graphics and vibrant patterns while some impressive cuts are highlighted by some great screen printing, like the denim for example. In addition we witness some impressive floral and camouflage patterns, each defined by the unique approach of Carri Mundene.

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Ken® is 50 today, and Mattel release a commemorative portfolio of images shot by Daniel Sannwald featuring Cassette Playa x Ken® collection first revealed at the Cassette Playa Fall/Winter 2011/12 show, with a finale of gold-sprayed models. Cassette Playa x Ken® launched earlier this week with windows at colette in Paris, and an in-store party, KEN-Club @ colette. Born Ken Carson, 11 March 1961 in Willows, Wisconsin, the first Ken® doll was $3.50, had flocked hair, wore red swimming trunks, and was carrying a yellow towel.

Munden readily embraced the project: “Ken® is the ultimate boyfriend – my ultimate boyfriend is fearless and intelligent, and has individual style; a warrior! I wanted to celebrate Ken®’s history, while showing another side to him that maybe hasn’t been seen before. Every girl loves a bad boy – even Barbie!” Cassette Playa has recently collaborated with: Nike, Stussy, Nintendo, and Medicom, amongst other brands. Previously nominated for Best Menswear Designer at the British Fashion Awards alongside Christopher Bailey and Alexander McQueen, Cassette Playa’s loyal following includes: Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and Wiley.

In 1973, Mod Hair™ Ken® introduced his first ever rooted hairstyle, straight or curly, and even came with additional hairy accoutrements; including sideburns. By 1978, Superstar Ken® was wearing an electric blue boilersuit, and in 1979, Sun Lovin’™ Malibu Ken®, with his molded blond hair and golden tan, underlined his surfer dude credentials. Sunsational Malibu Ken®, the first African American Ken®, was introduced in 1982, featuring a rooted Afro hairstyle. In 1984, Dream Date™ Ken® was the perfect arm candy for Barbie®, in his bow tie, tailored tux with a pink rose on the lapel, and grey pants with pink cummerbund. Totally Hair Ken® in 1992, even came with a tube of styling gel! In 1999, Shave ‘n’ Style™ Ken®, a scruffy cool 90s heartthrob, wore regulation jeans and white Tee. By simply pressing his ‘heart’, newly-released Sweet Talkin’ Ken® will talk and you can record your own messages.

Gareth Pugh has previously dressed a limited edition Ken® to compliment all the Barbie® collaborations commemorating her 50th anniversary in 2009.

Cassette Playa x Ken® collection is now on sale at colette.

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Following our initial look at the Cassette Playa Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection with the project with Lavenham, here is a more extensive look. Highlighted by Carri Mundane’s unique approach that sees classic cuts reworked, psychadelic prints and vibrant colors matched with more subdued shades this makes for the most comprehensive collection to date.

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Debuting in fall Carrie Mundane of Cassette Playa has reworked a classic in the shape and form of Lavenham with her own distinctive critique. Highlighted by the vibrant pallet of colors and bold graphics Mundane has transformed the Lavenham quilted fabric with great distinction.

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Here is a look at an impressive project between MEDICOM TOY FABRICK, Cassette Playa and Acycle. Combining the homewear and accessory side of renowned brand Medicom Toy and the unique approach of Carrie Mundane along with retailer Acycle makes for compelling news.

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On show at the Somerset House, in partnership with Ambush Design, One Dot Zero and The British Fashion Council, will be Cassette Playa Spring/Summer 2011 collection presentation which involves an interactive digital installation as part of London Fashion Week. The digital light installations offer the audience to create and customize your own image with exclusive Cassette Playa CGI graphics. A digital showroom will be presented next week. See preview images below.

images Jeff Metal for Hypebeast

Somerset House
L2 Embankment Gallery
London
WC2R 1LA
United Kingdom

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Cassette Playa’s Carri Munden was the latest to take the reigns as teacher at the Make Something School at Nike’s Bowery Stadium. The students are preparing for the World Basketball Festival celebrations at Rucker Park, and Carri helped them put together their own costumes for the event.

facebook.com/wbf for more info.

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Cassette Playa and Carri Munden continues to evolve, leaving its Fall/Winter 2010 “Neu Romance” Collection in a very different place to its previous collections. That said, while aesthetically the collection is much more muted, the philosophy which has made Carri Munden one of the most influential people in fashion today stays the same, its all about innovation and finding something new.

Info: HB

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There is no doubting the impact the Medicom Toy Bearbrick has had on pop culture, let alone vinyl toy design. Here is a release that defines the current climate with Carri Munden of Cassette Playa offering a distinctive design on a 100% version of the Bearbrick.

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Here is a look at the latest installation from the Stussy 30th Anniversary XXX T-shirt Collection with NEXUSVII, Undefeated, Ransom, Super.Co, Commonwealth, CLOT and Cassette Playa all interpreting the milestone.

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Continuing the profile’s Japanese website Deefrag have compiled here is a great interview with Carri Munden of Cassette Playa. On the back of the release of the Stussy x Cassette Playa collection in Japan this makes for some worth while viewing.

Take a look at the video here.

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Cassette Playa’s Autumn/Winter 2010 Augmented Reality Presentation at London Fashion Week on Saturday was covered here, given the nature of the technology used photos can’t really do the presentation justice, check out the video below to see how Carri Munden stays ahead of the pack.

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