Reebok Oi Polloi NPC UK II

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—01. A collaboration between Oi Polloi and Reebok.

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Oi Polloi have recently resurrected a mid '80s tennis classic: the Reebok NPC UK II. Based on a vintage pair and produced as a collaboration, this incredibly clean model features a soft leather upper, grey loopback lining and timeless Reebok branding. 

—Available from Oi Polloi

Loewe Men's Spring-Summer '16

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—01. Plaza de Toros, Aranjuez.

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Adding a bullfighting narrative to the Japanese references at the core of Jonathan Anderson's latest designs, Loewe's Spring-Summer '16 men's campaign is set in Plaza de Toros, Aranjuez. Defined by the boldness of its graphic treatments, prints and colours, the collection is captured in a series of sun-drenched images by London-based photographer Jamie Hawkesworth.

—Loewe

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Studio Visit: Jody Rogac by Aaron Wynia

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—01. Jody's Gowanus studio.

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Toronto-based photographer Aaron Wynia has a habit of visiting other photographer's studios, and last time he was in New York he went to see Jody Rogac. He's been a fan of her work for some time, citing Jody's attention to detail, elegant composition, and the sense of calm in her images as the things he appreciates most. While Aaron dug around the Brooklyn space, he found out that she's been working on a new book with her friend, Sara Cwynar, which is something we very much look forward to seeing.

—Jody Rogac
—Aaron Wynia

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Super for President's Spring-Summer '15

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—01. Two styles, four colours.

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Established in 2007, Super have become one of the leaders in contemporary eyewear with a handful of high-profile collaborations. This spring they've worked with President's, a fellow Italian company, to create two special models. The Paloma and the América come in two colours, are made in Italy, and feature ZEISS lenses – highlighting President's tasteful, understated aesthetic.

—President's

SoundCloud Spotlight: JIIN – Cult Hymns

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—01. Portrait by Han Dasom.
—02. EP cover art.

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Can any music really be new at this point? It seems unlikely on one hand, yet on the other, the climate of the industry, the internet and the accessibility to software today is creating a group of musicians and producers that sound new to me. House, drone, drum and bass, R&B and hip-hop feel more like reference points than categories sometimes, as the blending and blurring of sounds continue to evolve. Spending most of his time in Toronto, JIIN released a 7-track EP entitled Cult Hymns last week, and it's another example of this progression. Of course the idea of mixing genres isn't a recent thing, but the output of an increasingly young and talented generation is really interesting, and if nothing else, they have me excited about music again.

—SoundCloud: JIIN – Cult Hymns

New York Painting at Kunstmuseum Bonn

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—01. Love Boat by Joe Bradley, 2013.

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"After the genre of painting had been declared dead for several decades, it has been enjoying an impressive renaissance with a generation of artists at its base that accept no dictation of what to do and what not to do. It is without reservations and with every confidence that especially those artists born in the 1970s and early 1980s experiment with the medium of painting, which is why the show in Bonn will put its focus on this generation. The exhibition will include recent and latest works by eleven artists, ranging from the painterly experiments of Matt Connors, to the wild post pop painting of Eddie Martinez, to the neo-conceptual approaches of Antek Walczak and Ned Vena. Without prioritizing one painting style, the show will document the panorama of the genre of painting that has left its ideological battle for its existence behind and returned to playing a major role in art again today."

—Kunstmuseum Bonn

Nike Air Presto Lightning QS

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—01. Quick strike release.

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The Nike Air Presto is an interesting shoe that comes from one of my favourite eras in the brand's history. The performance benefits it had in 2000 might be a little outdated, but it's still a style I'm particularly fond of, and the sock-like fit makes it an appealing casual option. I'm not usually one for wild patterns or prints on footwear, but for some reason the lightning motif just works on the Presto.

—Available from Livestock

Summer at Rochelle 1

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Rochelle School
Arnold Circus
London E2 7ES
Saturday, July 4, 11am-7pm

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This Saturday, Rochelle School in London's East End is hosting the first in a series of summertime events organised by Several. The menswear brand and retailer are lucky enough to call the beautiful location home, and they've invited the likes of orSlow, Honest Jon's, Spring Court, Sun Buddies and Antenne Books to join them for what is likely to be a unique shopping experience. To add to the appeal of the occasion, lunch and dinner reservations are available at Rochelle Canteen, who will also have a food and drink stall on the lawn for the duration of the day. Music will be provided by a selection of DJs and entry is free of charge.

—Summer at Rochelle