Continuing where they stopped off both NIGO and Sk8thing continue a good thing with the HUMAN MADE Fall/Winter 2011 Collection really impressing. Taking inspiration from numerous elements of Americana including work wear, uniforms, military and even hunting the look is defined by the pairs critique that has been at the centre of all the success of A Bathing Ape for such a long time. This collection includes some great pieces with a leather A-1 jacket, overalls, a wool bomber, a coat and the denim all impressing.

HUMAN MADE Fall/Winter 2011 Collection is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Built to house the new collaborative label between Nigo and Sk8thing, Human Made, COLDCOFFEE is the brands first flagship store. The space opened to the public last week and is an eclectic and vintage look at the brand and retail.

‘COLDCOFFEE’ NIGO’s New Store in Tokyo is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Following news of GUERRILLA THE INCUBATION PERIOD store opening in September, the home of WTAPS, news of HUMAN MADE opening a flagship store in Tokyo comes as another welcome announcement. The brand which is a combination of NIGO and Sk8thing working together, this further showcases NIGO’s move away from his brainchild A BATHING APE which was bought by I.T. eariler in the year.

HUMAN MADE Store Preview is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

The second installation from the TRAVERSE TOKYO Tee Collection, features none other than Hiroshi Fujiwara and Sk8thing, with the later creating a design under his recently launched label C.E. With the Japanese social network making a strong impression with renowned names on their blog, the introduction of making products with the guests has also seen a collaboration with Porter come to fruition.

TRAVERSE TOKYO Tee Collection is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

After a career of working with other brands, most notably, BAPE, Sk8thing has announced the launch of his own brand, C.E. The Japanese designer will team up with fellow former BAPE team members, Hishi and Toby Feltwell (former head of international development at Bape) to launch C.E at the upcoming London based tradeshow, Jacket Required. Stay tuned for more news.

C.E – Sk8thing’s New Brand is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Featuring the ;ikes of Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tetsu Nishiyama and Sk8thing amongst other notable names, Traverse Tokyo has launched with great expectation. This new online outlet is focused on sharing imagery along with personal belongings, there appears to be the potential for the upcoming acquisition of products. Take a closer look at the tasteful layout and lineup here.

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The Human Made Spring/Summer 2011 Collection is the most comprehensive to date and perhaps a reflection of where NIGO will lay his focus in the foreseeable future. Again embellishing on the Americana concept, the collection is based on core items like denim, work pants, work jackets, overalls and the like each defined by the coming together of NIGO and Sk8thing.

Human Made Spring/Summer 2011 Collection is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

“A Tribe Called Stussy” is a fascinating project curated by Tripstar for the street icons. What will consist of an exhibition at the Stussy Chapter in Harajuku, there will also be this collection of tees that will mark the launch. Featuring Forty Percents Against Rights, Sk8thing and Ez here is a close look at some great work from three highly regarded names.

“A Tribe Called Stussy” Group 1 is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Here is a closer look at the debut collection from HUMAN MADE by NIGO and Sk8thing which follows a number of brief previews. Combining Nigo’s vision and the ellaborate approach of Sk8thing the pairs interpretation of vintage Americana is one of great distinction. Below are some shots of pieces that complete the HUMAN MADE Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.

HUMAN MADE by NIGO and Sk8thing Fall/Winter 2010 Collection is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Sk8thing has long collaborated with NIGO on A Bathing Ape and now the two have initiated a new project with this line called HUMAN MADE. With a strong concept based on heritage and Americana, the vintage approach defines this impressive collection with a focus on past era’s that supplement fashion witha  strong influence. The debut collection is available now exclusively throughBEAMS Japan.

HUMAN MADE by NIGO and Sk8thing is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Here is another compelling read put online by Interview Magazine with the subject of topic Japanese designer Sk8thing. Having worked with countless labels that are renowned in Ura Harajuku from Bape and Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream to Neighbrohood, WTAPS, Undercover amongst many others. Providing us with a further insight to Sk8thing’s thoughts about the current scene in fashion, his inspirations amongst other topics amongst other topics.

HARSH PATEL: It has been a bit tough to find information on you. I’ve assumed that’s to protect the sanctity of your private life, and to put your work forward as a representation of your personality.

SK8THING: I usually turn down interviews… I just have no desire to do them, and I am always working for a brand with a “front man” I don’t feel a necessity to do it either. Maybe that is one of the reasons I have enjoyed working for brands with such visible leaders (Nigo, Pharrell, Hiroshi Fujiwara, etc.)

PATEL: Nonetheless, do you ever get recognized on the street in Japan, or abroad?
SK8THING: No! I’m not famous! If it’s at a Bape event or something, maybe, but that doesn’t represent the general public at large.

PATEL: What was your art or design education, if any?
SK8THING None. I was always drawing, but I was taught to use a Mac for the first time by Hiroshi [Fujiwara]. I learned from my friends.

PATEL: Do you maintain an archive of all your work? My guess is that the number of T-shirts that you’ve designed alone must number in the hundreds, correct?

SK8THING: I don’t have an archive. I haven’t ever counted how many designs I’ve done… I’m sure it’s a lot. I have been designing T-shirts for about 20 years.

PATEL: Do you work alone on most projects, or, do you maintain some kind of a team?

SK8THING: I work alone in my studio, but I feed into different teams at the brands I work with. So both, in a way.

PATEL: In a recent interview for this publication, Mr. Fujiwara said to Fraser Cooke about the continual emergence of “new” styles and cults: “If there’s a really good thing going on now and I don’t know about it, I think that’s kind of right. If I know what’s going on, then it’s not truly new, if you know what I mean.” Do you keep up or collect any current labels?

SK8THING: I do care about finding out about new stuff. I am always looking, although unlike Hiroshi I don’t travel, so I am limited to what I can discover from my studio. I do buy things I am interested in… I don’t find too much new happening in fashion at the moment, but there are a lot of new things happening in military wear, small independent companies innovating new products, particularly in Taiwan and Hong Kong. I don’t find Tokyo very interesting and never have, so I am always looking outside.

Continue reading HERE.

Interview Magazine featuring Sk8thing is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Oh and if you can’t make it down to the ACP and want one of these, paypal me at info@izrock.com AU$10 and your address and I’ll post it to you folded once. (I have about 10 spare).

Batteries Not Included Catalogue is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED.

Ben Barretto
Martin Bell
The Changes
Marley Dawson
Ross Manning
Spat + Loogie
Paul Winkler
& Jonathan Zawada

The blurb reads:
Environments that encourage experimentation and risk-taking are often where the most interesting new ideas can be found. In these spaces, unlikely unions produce curious crossbreeds that defy easy classification.

Batteries Not Included at the Australian Centre for Photography presents the work of 12 artists investigating the hybrid offspring of photomedia; splicing photography with performance, reanimating found images or mechanising the moving image.

With backgrounds and influences as diverse as fashion, street culture, education, new and old technologies and telemarketing, the artists in this exhibition come from the fringes of contemporary visual art practice. With their appetite for risk-taking, experimentalism and disregard of convention, this selection of artists combines the fresh and energetic work of emerging artists with the ground-breaking work of legendary avant guard filmmaker Paul Winkler.

Get down there on Thursday the 29th January from 6 – 8pm

Musical performances from:
Jeff Burch + Max Doyle
Ross Manning

Australian Centre for Photography
257 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW 2021 Sydney
www.acp.org.au

The Changes

Ben Barretto

Ross Manning

Jonathan Zawada

Paul Winkler

Spat + Loogie

Marley Dawson

Martin Bell

Here is the official invite with the other shows that will open the same night

Batteries Not Included – Australian Centre for Photography – Thursday 29th Jan 2009 is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

The Changes at MU Coverage is a post from: SLAMXHYPE

Tees available from Someday (Melbourne), Slam Jam (Italy), Boundless (NYC), Dragon (Mexico), Firmament (Germany), Honeyee.com

The Changes Exhibition Australia

Opening Friday November 7 and runs until November 29

Utopian Slumps Gallery

5/25 Easey Street Collingwood

The Changes Exhibition Eindhoven

Opening October 31 and runs until December 14

MU

Emmasingel 20 (first floor De Witte Dame) 5611 AZ Eindhoven

PAM x Fergadelic x Sk8thing “The Changes” is a post from: SLAMXHYPE