Archive for October 22nd, 2006

Paul Smith Clothing in New York

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

Paul Smith Clothing in New YorkPaul Smith opens New York flagship, 142 Greene Street, October 2006.

“For the first time in New York we have together in one space all Paul Smith collections, which include the three for women, and the various collections for men, plus objects, some furniture, and a great book shop. The design of the shop is based on a selection of rooms respecting one of the former occupants’ fantastic history for showing art (Pace Gallery). The first thing you see is a piece by British artist Richard Woods and that’s all I am going to tell you at the moment, because you should visit the shop… it’s full of surprises.” Paul Smith.

Hysteric Glamour T-Shirt + Hysteric Glamour Clothing

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

Hysteric Glamour T-Shirt + Hysteric Glamour ClothingHysteric Glamour is a quintessential Japanese fashion brand. The brand is heavily influenced by all things Americana but has that added Japanese twist which only the Japanese can create.

Design concept of Hysteric Glamour is based on the 1960’s and 1970’s American cultures that influenced Nobuhiko Kitamura during his childhood, especially music, comics, automobiles, and mass media cultures such as package designs, neon signs, etc….  He adopts those images into his imagination, which is expressed in his clothing line. There is not a fashion show held for Hysteric Glamour but the new collection is presented quarterly at Hysteric Glamour’s exhibitions for each season.

Hysteric Glamour products are sold 51 Hysteric Glamour store locations all across Japan. In August 1997, the flagship store was opened on Meiji Street in Shibuya, Tokyo. In November 2001, the largest Hysteric Glamour store was opened in Minami-horie, Osaka. Nobuhiko Kitamura directed every aspect of this stores design.

Hysteric Glamour U.K. is started in 1991, which mainly features T-shirts made in the U.K. It can be found at selected boutiques in London and other European countries. Hysteric Glamour Hong Kong store was opened in 1999. This store carries the collection from Japan.

Hysteric Glamour is a clothing line for guys and ladies high teens to twenties. The line features daily wear such as T-shirts, jeans, jackets, tops, accessories.

Peter Werth Clothing + Peter Werth Shoes

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

Peter Werth Clothing + Peter Werth ShoesPeter Werth Menswear was founded in Islington, North London in 1975. Over the last 30 years the brand has developed into one of the UK’s most respected brands, continually delivering up to the minute fashion. The Peter Werth Autumn/Winter 2007 collections take their influence from the move towards urban elegance. Gone are deconstructed frayed edges and heavy washes. Welcome back clean lines, serious silhouettes, luxurious feel fabrics and “make that extra effort” attire.

“My customers love clothing but are not interested in hype. They are fashion aware but not fashion obsessed. They are truly confident, unafraid individuals that have graduated from youth fashion and street labels. They want a smart look that is accessible and like the fact that Peter Werth garments are unique and uninfluenced by corporate pressure. I design honest, affordable garments that I believe in”. PETER WERTH.