ADDRESS - Journal for Fashion Criticism

'Address is an independent, advertising-free, journal for fashion criticism. A platform online and in print to think, talk and test ideas around fashion and approaches to criticism in a rigorous, entertaining and accessible manner. Expanding and contracting fashion as a topic of interest, Address records the transactions of fashion in society – from the way you tie your shoelaces to the impact of the latest catwalk.'

Photographed by Simon Freund for GOODS WE LIKE

BEN YOUNG - Broken Liquid Sculptures

Ben Young is a self-taught artist who has been making glass sculpture for over 10 years and has exhibited alongside well-known glass artists in both New Zealand and Australia. Having spent most of his life living on the coast in the beautiful Bay of Plenty (North Island, NZ) it was only natural for him to explore the local landscape and surroundings. He is a keen surfer and a boatbuilder by profession, and is largely influenced by the ocean. Ben brings all these passions together when creating his sculptures. Pictures by Ben Young.

EVIN - Essential Beachwear from Italy

The Italian, est. 2012 beachwear brand EVIN caught our interest with their exclusive, unmistakable and timeless designs. With their meticulous attention to detail, designing both the most imaginative and basic styles, the quality-proven swim trunks not only come in an aesthetically refined, minimalist tube but ensure durability and supreme comfort. Stay tuned for their upcoming SS15 collection. Pictures by Simon Freund.

[ evin-beachwear.com ]

ERKN - a new footwear brand based in London

ERKN is a new and fresh footwear brand based in London that launches its first collection in September 2014. The shoes are all made in Italy, which implies a product of high quality. We like the simple yet stout shoe and are curious about the upcoming styles. Pictures by ERKN.

[ coming soon ]

TRIPL STITCHED - Finest Quality Button Downs

The new menswear brand Tripl Stitched designs and manufactures contemporary causal shirts in their own factory in London. They are driven by the desire to bring back premium shirt production to the UK. Besides they use the finest quality constructions combined with prints that are developed with some of Britain's best creative talents and fabrics, which are sourced from the finest Italian and Japanese mills. We are impressed by their modern style and their approach towards manufacturing in the UK. Pictures by Tripl Stitched. 

Top 3 Releases of Berlin-based Record Label Stil vor Talent

We‘d like to introduce Berlin-based record label Stil vor Talent (SVT), founded by renowned producer Oliver Koletzki in 2005. With far over 100 releases in the past 9 years, we‘d like to highlight three of their recent releases: Niconé‘s first solo full-length on Stil vor Talent, ‘Let Love Begin‘ (SVT112), that captivates the listener with a touch of playfulness and his distinct vision of contemporary house; Kellerkind‘s release, ‘Music is a Miracle‘ (SVT115), in which the soulful producer showcases his unique interpretation of house music; and Niko Schwind‘s versatility of elegantly reduced grooves and vocal-melodies on SVT129, ‘Grippin‘ World‘. We‘re excited to follow up with the label‘s future developments and powerful releases. Pictures by Simon Freund.

[ stilvortalent.de ]

TIMELESS JEWELRY BY ALL BLUES

The other day I came across this jewellery studio based in Stockholm. It was founded by Fredrik Nathorst and Jacob Skragge.  All products are designed in 3D, cast in recycled silver and finished off by hand by experienced artisans. See their full range of beautiful jewelry on their website.

[ allblues.se ]

MAROSTICA LOWTOP SNEAKER BY DIEMME

At the age of 13, Dennis Signor started working at a company where he was producing hunting boots. His passion and curiosity to produce shoes came from his grandfather who worked in the industry for many years and continued repairing shoes in his home throughout his life. In 1992, Dennis and his brother Maico started Calzaturificio Diemme as a result of their passion for footwear and have since become one of the most popular and sought after footwear brands in the industry today. Their collection ranges from sneakers and lighter footwear to hunting and mountaineering boots readapted for city use. Their ambition is to produce high quality goods with an outstanding level of comfort, innovation and design. Make sure to check out their entire collection of wonderful and well-crafted products.

[ www.diemmefootwear.com ]

Binchotan charcoal products by Rikumo - made in Japan

Binchotan charcoal brings along a variety of benefits. It is known for its best quality for purifying water, enhancing blood circulation, capturing moisture and odors from the air and for stimulating healthy soil in the garden. Thus the products of Rikumo have some great beneficial characteristics. For instance the binchotan charcoal is blended into the bristle of the toothbrush, which helps giving off negative ions, deodorizing and removing plaque thus preventing bad breath and harmful bacteria growth. We like the great idea of using charcoal for healthy beneficial reasons, which is rather an unusual ingredient for these type of products. Pictures by Simon Freund.

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