Junya Watanabe, a name synonymous with innovation and avant-garde design in the fashion industry, is one of Japan’s most influential fashion designers. Born in Fukushima, Japan in 1961, Watanabe began his career at Comme des Garçons in 1984 after graduating from the prestigious Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. Under the patronage of the legendary Rei Kawakubo, he developed his own unmistakable style and founded his own label under the Comme des Garçons brand in 1992.
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The Italian studio reinterprets a historic stately home: traces of the past merge with contemporary function to create sophisticated textures, bespoke furnishings and a dialogue between twentieth-century works of art
Comme des Garçons, often abbreviated as CdG, is a Japanese fashion label founded in 1969 by designer Rei Kawakubo. The name means ‘like the boys’ in French and reflects Kawakubo’s vision of creating cross-gender fashion that distances itself from traditional norms.
Sport boats, yachts, Italian marinas. Terms that stand for lifestyle and luxury – and not necessarily for sustainability. Green hydrogen refuelling stations, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, are now set to change that.
The highly anticipated Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort has now opened its doors. Designed by leading Turkish architect Mahmut Anlar, the stylish beach resort is set to become one of the most prestigious addresses on Bodrum’s jet-set scene this summer. The 11.4 hectare property is perfectly located on the northern coast of the Bodrum peninsula and offers an upscale resort experience with a number of carefully selected partnerships in the fields of art, gastronomy and lifestyle.
For the fourth year in a row, Jean Paul Gaultier is flying the rainbow flag with pride. This year’s Pride Limited Edition is a fantastic collaboration: Two naked torsos, adorned with just one brushstroke – the work of legendary New York artist and activist Keith Haring.
Orlebar Brown was founded in 2007 by Adam Brown and has quickly made a name for itself by ushering in a new era in men’s swimwear. The British label is known for its tailored swim shorts, which can be worn both on the beach and in the city. The “Tailored Swim Shorts” are characterised by high-quality materials, precise workmanship and elegant details such as adjustable side fastenings.
On the occasion of Louis Vuitton’s first Voyager show, which took place in Shanghai on 18 April, the Maison is now unveiling its extended collaboration with artist Sun Yitian. Known for her photorealistic paintings of toys and other mass-produced items, she has created an exclusive series that brings the Pre-Fall 2024-Collection to life in a colourful way. The collaboration spans ready-to-wear, leather goods, trunks, accessories and fragrances.
Fear of God is an iconic fashion label known for its avant-garde designs and unique approach to streetwear. Founded by Jerry Lorenzo in 2012, the brand has quickly become one of the leading forces in the fashion industry, garnering a loyal following of celebrities and fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Rotganzen created its first a Quelle Fête prototype in 2009 and sold its first artwork under that name in 2011. In the years that followed Quelle Fête became their most famous work and grew into one of the most coveted collector’s series worldwide.
Louis Vuitton proudly presented the Pre-Fall 2024 women’s collection in Shanghai. Nicolas Ghesquière,Creative Director of the women’s collections, celebrates a remarkable decade of innovation and creativity at Louis Vuitton with this collection.
World expos have a long tradition – also in terms of architecture. Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is a seamless continuation of this tradition: The Saudi Arabian pavilion is being designed by one of the most renowned architecture firms: Foster + Partners.
Jesse Visser Designprojects specializes in furniture and lighting objects that engage all the senses. Our desire to innovate production techniques and love for detailing, result in striking statement pieces that are as sober as they are poetic.
On, the high-performance premium sports brand, today announces the launch of two significant additions to its product range: the brand’s tennis apparel collection and THE ROGER Clubhouse Pro.
journey in retrospect, with memory as the guide for imagination. In this exploration of introspection, memories resurface as a stratification of emotions, reflections, and references…
As Head of Design at Wittmann, Alice Wittmann is now responsible for the development of new models from the brief to the presentation of the finished furniture. In this role, the daughter of Ulrike Wittmann and Heinz Hofer-Wittmann will be intensively involved in the model policy of her family company and support the development department in all design processes and in collaboration with designers.
Louis Vuitton proudly launches the Spring 2024 capsule collection for men in collaboration with Tyler, The Creator. As an extension of Pharrell Williams’ vision at the Maison, the creative director invites his long-time friend Tyler, The Creator to conceptualise his own designs for the Maison.
Canadian celebrity chef and internet star Matty Matheson teamed up with architect Omar Gandhi to create a restaurant landscape consisting entirely of wood, from top to bottom. There is little sign of rustic, folkloristic romance here, though.