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The Selby Is In Your Place | Inside Images

Yasmine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:50 +0000

With a sneak peak into the pages of the up and coming book release of The Selby Is In Your Place from photographer Todd Selby. The never seen before images offer an inside into the world of Dangerous Dan, the designer behind the brand Ksubi plus many many others. The layout is really nice, lots to look at and cute additional notes.

Have a look below at inside images of The Selby Is In Your Place.

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Ksubi Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

James Oliver — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:57:02 +0000

Here is the look at a name that is shining through from what we have showcased down under. Ksubi have made their presence felt in recent years with a really constructive and unique approach, in addition to their sister denim name Tsubi. Spring and summer this year is another exciting collection compiled by the Australian label combining acid prints and shades with more played down items such as blazers, hoodies and clean cut jackets.

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Ksubi Spring/Summer 2009 Eyewear

James Oliver — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:38 +0000

“The Australian denim-heads at Ksubi have been making sunglasses for several seasons now, tending toward the sort of face-swallowing blackout shades preferred by those with serious aversions to the sun (or nightclub lighting). For the line’s first optical glasses, however, they’ve toned down the hipster quotient: The Japanese-made frames, available this fall at Ksubi boutiques and selected retailers, come in several cool-nerd shapes, like the chunky Crux (pictured). Tortoise, black, and dark red options are admirably restrained—and for those not ready to settle down, there’s a more brand-typical speckled rainbow, too”.

Article direct from Men.Style.

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Ksubi for TIGA Eyewear

Adam Bryce — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:46:34 +0000

Being the first son of legendary Goa trance DJ, Dr Bobby, TIGA spent most of his childhood between trance parties in India and snow in Montreal. He grew up with dreams of DJ stardom. As a teenager TIGA settled into his Montreal life of boringness, craving the balmy Goa parties where his dad reigned supreme. At 15 he began spinning in Montreal’s cooler clubs, bringing the acid house sound to Canada in the 90’s. There weren’t any events like the Goa parties he had attended so TIGA made his own, and later was credited with throwing Canada’s first proper rave.

After an unsuccessful first attempt at making a record, a cover of Prince’s “when doves cry”, TIGA struck gold the second time around with his mate Jori Hulkkoen with their version of Corey Harts 80’s hit “Sun-glasses at Night”. From then on the sky was the limit for the half Indian half Canadian miniature DJ. Three albums, 35 singles and close to a hundred remixes later, TIGA calls himself a voluntary ambassador of the U.N. and while to this day he and his family reside in Montreal, their hearts reside in Goa.

ksubi has a history of designing exclusive frames for musicians like Kylie Minogue in her clip “In your Arms”… And more recently, Beyonce Knowles in her forthcoming clip for “Diva”… Also coming soon from ksubi is an eyewear collaboration with Pastelle, Kanye West’s new label due for release February 2009. For now though, heres an interview between Ksubi’s own Dan Single and TIGA about the frames.

DS: Yo TIGA tell us about your frames…

T: I hate sunglasses, they get between me and the sun…. but if I wore them they would be like the ones I hand-designed for ksubi….the arms are specially engineered to support any ear size, the “glasses” part aren’t even glass, but a hyper-modern plastic lens that rarely falls out and when it does can be popped back into place they are black and absorb heat leaving your nose and face extra cool, they can be folded up for ease of port- ability and they ALMOST can be worn upside down.

DS: Keep going this is perfect…why did you choose to colab with us?

T: I chose to work with ksubi because of you Dan & George. Actually, it was when George refused to eat chicken wings in NYC as he told me chickens can scream and when he said chickens can live for weeks with no heads…. THAT was when, in my head, I said “Tiga, THIS is the motherfucker who deserves to make those sunglasses you always wanted to make” Also, when your assistant, SERIOUSLY emailed me back saying frames made of chicken-bones “might not be possible” hahahahahhahaaha. When you told me the first record your friend Maurice bought was pleasure from the bass…. THAT was when I said….I will do my shades with you— honestly.

DS: What have you been working on lately?

T: I have been working on my new album, which is almost done. It will be out next year.

DS: Does it have a name?

T: My album does not have a name yet…..I would love some help?

DS: Ok…I have a list of 300 of the worst names ever assembled

T: Send.

DS: NO! If that list fell into the wrong hands I would retire

T: So…you want me to get more serious? How about ksubi made jeans that made me feel like a man. ksubi made jeans that made me remember what it was like to wear clothes. I only work with Australians. I only work with people who sometimes go to work without a shirt on.

Dan?

You still there?

DS: Yes I am amazed, just soaking it in.

I thought I was quick, you are like a literary machine gun. BAM BAM BAM. What exactly is ‘sunglasses at night’ and how did it come about?

T: Sunglasses at night is the reason you are even talking to me right now….. its a cover version of an old 80’s pop track that I made with a Finnish friend of mine in 2001….. my first record and it propelled me to global semi-stardom. Since then I can do anything I want! Without ‘Sunglasses At Night’ = Me DJing drum ‘n bass at local clothing stores for jeans.

With ‘Sunglasses at Night’ = ME DJing on the moon for Chanel VS Halliburton party getting paid in real

2:15 PM

DS: You can spell dope ( SIC…now)

T: Our frames are DOPE. Here is what i think the advantage of my frames are: Cos I never wore a pair of sunglasses in my life…. my design is essentially random… its like they were designed by a lunatic

D: Never?

T: OK a few times. Oh shit!!!!

When I was in Hong Kong with my parents in ‘89 I had a pair of ARMANIS hahahahahahahahahahaha

Hhhahahahhahahahahahahahahahaha.

They were like almost John Lennon. hahahahahahhHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAH …and my mom bought the same pair

BAMMMMMMMM

It dont get more badass than buying Armani’s in the Kong in ‘89 with your mom. You would look good in Armani Dan.

DS: Oakley Frogskins?

T: I did have razorblades in the old days but that can stay between us. I always wore a baseball cap, so I guess I made my own shade.

DS: So that’s heaps. Do you wanna get some rest?

T: Yeah

DS: Sleep in your own bed for once?

T: I gotta do some bullshit interview for Russia…yes, in my own BED

DS: How many nights a year would you say you are outta town? guestimate?

T: I think…. one out of three.

DS: When are we gonna see each other?

T: We are seeing each other VERY soon. I promise.

The ksubi for TIGA frames come in four different acetate colours with both sun and optical lenses, and are availale worldwide in March 2009.

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Ksubi 2009 Eyewear Preview

James Oliver — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:34:59 +0000

Here is a look at what Ksubi have compiled in terms of their much coveted eyewear for 2009. Embelishing on thick plastic frames this is definitely a refreshing collection of sunglasses which are sure to be well appreciated.

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Ksubi 09.01 “Lest We Regret” Collection

James Oliver — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:25:48 +0000

“When our youth went completely astray, as we emptied our glasses, we could be sure we would never do any better.” Jean-Michel Mension. The catch cry, “Lest We Regret”, encapsulates the 09.01 Ksubi Collection and way the label looks at life – reckless and radical youth manipulating media and mass communication; exploiting technology to create part-real, part illusionary realities.

The collection manipulates conventional ideas and function. Ksubi have altered shapes and fits by constructing in them high-tech fabrications such as neoprene, lurex mesh metallic denims, whilst still drawing on customary fabrications such as silk georgettes, fine wool knits, cotton jerseys, leather and suede. There is an abundance of unisex pieces with tees, shirts, jackets, shorts and pants. Tailoring prevails with suiting, shirting, panelled leather pieces and denim. Knitwear includes: multi stripes, leopard and random strong block colours.

The denim component of the collection is the most eclectic to date. Ksubi have expanded vintage washes and utilised hi-tech denim fabrications; exploited high-speed bleaching, silk screened and digitally printed denim, as well as introducing metallic stitching. There are new denim shapes, styles and fits for both women and men. For men Ksubi have the Deckard, a rigid panelled skinny jean with leather contrast and the Hustler, our new baggy jean.

The collection graphics pay homage to a generation of lost analogue addicts. Ksubi who have long wanted to do a pirate TV station as an outlet for all of our erratic ideas, idiosyncratic rants and nonsensical dreamlike babble. For 09.01 we created a mock pilot for the TV station, named Channel 5 (no reference to Chanel No.5); the prints contain imagery, photographed from the pilot video.

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“Jeremy Loves Ksubi” 2009 Collection

James Oliver — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:39:21 +0000

Jeremy Scott has once again teamed up with Ksubi on his much loved “Jeremy Loves Ksubi” Collection, actually for the fifth time. Stepping out along side Jeremy Scott’s ‘Let Them Eat Gas’ Spring/Summer collection, Scott provided some great florals and hearts on some simple cuts. In addition there is a great run of sunglasses to go with the epic garments, definitely something to look forward to next March.

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Ksubi 08.03 Collection Spring/Summer 2009

Adam Bryce — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:58:06 +0000

Australia’s Ksubi label has become one of the strongest brand names in fashion in recent years, starting off with the iconic and signature denim collection, the range has developed into a full collection of mens and womens fashion, showcasing a new aesthetic very iconic to the brand, recognised and idolised the world over. Heres an exclusive look at their pre collection look book and denim ranges for this coming Spring/Summer 2009 collections.

Ksubi’s denim and its signtaure white marks at the rear, have become one of the most recognisable brands in fashion today, their denim range has continued to grow and develop over the years till what we see today as one of the most thorough examples of a denim collection in the marketplace. From numerous different washes and cuts, all bringing new and innovative life to one of the most important items in anyones wardrobe. Take a look below at mens and womens denim collections for this upcoming Spring/Summer 2009.

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