Shin Murayama for Takahiro Miyashita The Soloist

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—01. Mask by Shin Murayama.

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Marking his first return to Paris since the final Number (Nine) presentation in 2009, Takahiro Miyashita previewed The Soloist offering for Autumn-Winter '15 over the weekend. In a reference to the colours favoured by John Lennon during the Double Fantasy period, the collection, entitled INTRO., features a strict black and white palette. Seen here as part of select looks, it also includes a series of intricate masks by Shin Murayama, constructed primarily from cowboy boots.

—TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist.
—Shin Murayama

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Spring-Summer Deliveries at Several;

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—01. Marimekko Jokapoika Shirt.
—02. Spalwart Special Low.

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The burgeoning London-based menswear shop, Several, has started to receive their first Spring-Summer deliveries. They’ve added a range of items from the Finnish brand Marimekko to their offering, of which the Jokapoika shirt is a standout, with its simple spread collar and mid-gauge stripe pattern. Another recent highlight easily paired with it is the outstanding monochromatic Spalwart Special Low, based on military athletic shoes from the 1950s.

—Available from Several;

SoundCloud Spotlight: Pender Street Steppers

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—01. P.S.S. artwork.
—02. Life in the Zone.

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Signed to West Coast record label Mood Hut, Pender Street Steppers have been gaining momentum with their mellow, hazy house sound. Liam Butler and Jack J played three dates in Australia earlier this month, followed by a show in San Francisco, and will be performing in the UK and Europe between March and July. The duo's debut, Life in the Zone – issued as a mixed cassette in 2013 – is probably my favourite P.S.S. release, but individual tracks from the album put out on vinyl by Mood Hut and Washington DC’s PPU are a good place to start.

—SoundCloud: Pender Street Steppers

Ettore Sottsass Metaphors

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—01. Published by Skira, 2013.

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"This book is at once an homage to Ettore Sottsass' artistic experiences, and an interesting reinterpretation of them, through evocative photographs taken by Sottsass himself. The photographs and graphic materials, all from the period between 1968 and 1976 and never previously published, have been assembled by the author and arranged in a dramatic dialogue with his past and his memory."

—Available from Cooper Hewitt

Dover Street Market New York Spring-Summer '15

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Following a three-day closure to change over to Spring-Summer '15, Dover Street Market New York reopened on Saturday, January 17th with deliveries from all of the Comme des Garçons labels, as well as select brands such as Gosha Rubchinskiy, Prada and Raf Simons. The Lexington Avenue store, along with its London and Ginza-based counterparts, is arguably the most exciting retail environment in the world and a visit is a must if you're in town, even if it's just for lunch.

—Dover Street Market New York

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Larry Clark $100 Photograph Sale at Ooga Booga Chinatown

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Ooga Booga Chinatown
943 N. Broadway, Suite 204 (Upstairs)
Los Angeles, CA 900125
January 29 – February 4, 2015
Daily, 12–6pm
Curated by Leo Fitzpatrick

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"Beginning on January 29th, 2015, a large selection of unique Larry Clark photographs will be on sale to fans and followers of the artist's work at Ooga Booga in Chinatown, Los Angeles. The photographs date from 1992-2010, and were taken by Clark on or around the locations of his films from that time – including Kids (1995), Bully (2001), Ken Park (2002), and Wassup Rockers (2005), among others. The pictures document the people, kids and friends he was interacting with during this period, many playing leading roles in his films. The collection of photographs also includes outtakes from a calendar shoot for the street brand Supreme, as well as many unique portraits, self portraits and various snapshots. Printed mainly at pharmacies and one hour photo shops by Clark, these unique 4 x 6 in. and 5 x 7 in. colour prints will be sold at $100 each for one week only."

—Ooga Booga
—Larry Clark

Sacai Fall-Winter '15

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—01-03. Photographs by Sonny Vandevelde.

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Sacai just showcased their latest collection in Paris. Continuing on from past seasons, the brand's playful mix of pattern and fabric creates an interesting conversation between texture and silhouette. Falling somewhere between traditional tailoring and luxury sportswear, the Japanese label provides a progressive take on classic men's pieces.

—Images via T Magazine
—Sacai

Dean Edmonds Stacking Stool

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—01. Valchromat top, lacquered mild steel legs.

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A new, sleek addition to the Bermuda Trips website, these stacking stools from Dean Edmonds offer a simple, and let's face it, elegant solution to those of us who are short a few chairs, or have more friends coming over than we can comfortably handle. As a quite unlikable person, this isn't something I have a problem with myself, but I'm sure plenty of others out there actually socialize now and again. With an abundance of naturally coloured, teak-centric pieces seemingly in every house, flat or apartment you visit, these all black stools certainly appeal.

—Available from Bermuda Trips