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i got to testify, she come up in the spot looking extra fly February 3rd, 2010
I found this image on the world wide web - and yes that does make me a plagiarising thief, illegally in possession of somebody else’s masterpiece. So if PC Mac got hold of me he could probably send me down for theft, handling stolen goods, taking without consent, as well as all types of IP violations. Which would mean he’d probably shut down Capicú and in some countries chop off my fingers. This may seem a high risk to take just to post a photo of a hot girl eating a donner kebab. But there is something strangely alluring about this shot - a credit to whoever took it. Albeit obviously staged, the juxtaposition of fine female form with the faveleiro of fast food is beautiful. I could continue to try to explain the reasons why, but it doesn’t seem necessary. The photograph speaks for itself…
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board shorts, socks, trousers, shirts… January 14th, 2010
Pop up stores are selling out faster than letterman jackets these days - but surely this pop up closet from Levi’s is taking the trend a step to far? Yes as a Brit I should really be describing this as a pop up wardrobe, but to save all you people across the pond from confusion I’m sticking to it’s given name of closet - that is what the Belgian agency Moriterbrigade who created it call it after all. Anyway despite the fact it’d be a deathtrap if your apartment caught fire - and rendered useless if you had to carry it home in the kind of weather we’ve been blessed with lately on our fine shores - it’s a nice idea and represents forward and creative thinking - and willing - from the worlds most famous denim brand…
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there’s no such thing as a new idea December 30th, 2009
…is a phrase heard almost daily in creative industries. Personally I’m not sure how I feel about that belief, but in the interest of keeping my job - and the Creative Director happy - I tend to keep my mouth shut. That being said, for Nixon to take 2 of my favourite watches of the last decade: the U-Boat Classico and the Chanel J12, and combine them at a relatively affordable price does bring a smile to my face. And it’s not as if some guy from Walthamstow Market has bought a bunch of knock offs from the back of a dim sum lorry and is trying to shift them, Nixon are reputable and credible watchmakers. The Ceramic 51-30 is made with a 300m custom ceramic case, which houses a 3 hand, Swiss made mechanism with date, automatic winding, and sweeping seconds - behind a hardedned mineral caseback window. In fact, retailing at $2,400 if you do find one on a local market stall let me know…
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leaf fall 09 October 14th, 2009
These are the Country Club [above] and Leaf [below] fitted caps from Elm Company’s Fall ‘09 collection. Season after season Elm Company - whose Letterman cap I featured back in March - continue to put out a quality product. Especially when it comes to caps…
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coca loca September 28th, 2009
Continuing their ongoing tradition of collaborating with fashion desiners in recent years [including Patricia Field and Roberto Cavalli], Coca Cola Light is launching a range of limited edition bottles designed by famous Italian fashion houses. The bottle shape will - as ever - remain untouched, but the designers, including Moschino [above], Fendi [below], Versace, Etro, and Feretti, have come up with eye catching outers to hug the signature bottle’s world famous curves. The project is in aid of the Abruzzo charity, which funds scholarship’s for young women effected by the devastating earthquakes in Italy last summer. The bottles were unveiled at a fashion show in the the courtyard of Milan’s Palazzo Reale on September 24th, and a limited number are now on sale, until 4th October…
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wood you? September 27th, 2009
As part of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong illustrator and toy maker Michael Lau’s Gardener Series, Nike are releasing a collaboration between Lau and Stefan Janoski. The design echoes the shoes worn by his latest characters [below], and along with other products designed especially for the 10th anniversary, the Zoom Janoski will become available on the last day of his CSBOOTH17 exhibition [details above] at the Michael Gallery in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
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live young September 23rd, 2009
Evian’s collaborative relationship with fashion designers began in 2008 with a special edition bottle designed by Christian Lacroix. 2009 saw a Jean Paul Gaultier edition hit the shelves of selected gourmet retailers, and this year the iconic French bottled water brand is collaborating with an icon of British fashion design: Sir Paul Smith. Adorned with Sir Paul’s characteristic colourful stripes painted in organic ink, the iconic glass bottle is given a playful and vibrant character through this stunning collaboration.
Watching the video [below] gives you an insight into the life and world of a very down to earth and insightful individual – and offers a glimpse of the studio that inspired the Paul Smith stripe, and obviously the latest Evian collaboration. Sir Paul himself proclaims life is about living young, being useful, and enjoying yourself everyday. Who better to collaborate with an equally iconic brand, whose mantra and slogan is Live Young?
Available from selected retailers - including Selfridges Food Hall - from November…
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it’s complex August 28th, 2009
This cover shoot for Complex Magazine’s August/September Design/Style issue features Keri Hilson and illustration from French designer/artist So-Me. The cover shoot been widely written and talked about for a hot while now – and time is fast sailing by. So rather than let this fall by the wayside - and in keeping with the Capicú mantra to deliver the freshest and finest, but not necessarily the newest – here it is. One cover story [below] features Keri shrouded in So-Me illustrations, which are hotter than the sun right now. So-Me has previously worked on the videos to Kanye’s Good Life, and Crookers/Kid Cudi’s Day n Nite, and the featured combination is on point.
The other cover story [below] has Capicú favourite Kid Cudi enveloped in illustrations by the graffiti artist Auger. Like So-Me, Auger’s style is distinctive and on fire – if a touch more polarising. The result is a style annual with 2 photographic/illustrative covers so colourful, engaging, playful and striking that they’re guaranteed to brighten up news stands and the weblog world alike…
Complex Magazine’s August/September issue is available now
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don’t i look extra slick in this nautical August 14th, 2009
After 9 days at sea and in keeping with my appreciation of nautical themes in fashion I’d been daydreaming about a snapback cap with laurel leaf motifs on the peak for a little while… when all of a sudden I stumbled upon this. Bang. Perfect. As if somebody at Vans [and/or Starter] had read my mind and hand delivered this to me. No sooner had I decided this will be my next purchase as likewise decided it must grace Capicú’s pages. There is one catch though: only 16 have been manufactured to date [1 for each of 16 select retailers across the US] – and general release is timed for Spring 2010, so it’s going to be a long wait…
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vespAdidas August 11th, 2009
As part of their Celebrate Originality campaign, adidas Originals have teamed up with Italian moped engineers and creators of a modern icon: Vespa. The collaboration apparently stands for a contemporary interpretation of modern lifestyle and classical casual looks, and judging by the PX Mid Canvas [above] PX Perf [below] they are doing just that. With enough design elements to be instantly recognisable as adidas [not least the three stripes], yet recognisable influences from the classical Italian styling of a Vespa [notably the identity and curves on the PX Mid] these designs achieve the perfect balance that any collaboration strives to achieve. Available from Size, or directly from Adidas Originals…
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