The North Face Purple Label's Spring/Summer 2013 Vintage Nylon Taffeta Print Collection applies a floral pattern to a cotton/nylon hooded parka, matching cargo shorts and full-length trousers.
The Stone Island Shadow vector continues with the project's fourth seasonal capsule collection. Fueled by new reactions within the project's original conceptual core, fresh manifestations of fabric, style, detail, and interface emerge as the lightest, yet most comprehensive, offering thus far.
This unique trajectory begins, of course, at a unique point of origin — the inimitable constellation of research and development that is STONE ISLAND. Hidden detail and potential action lies at the heart of each and every Stone Island Shadow style.
Enfolding this in a simpler, softer way, a new focus can be brought to bear on both resolution of shape and fidelity of color. The goal is vibrancy and directness; stripping away the superfluous without sacrificing capability, and the lightness that can only be found by moving through one's environment with zero resistance.
Modular Performance Grid, PARSEQ is the organizational framework upon which the idea is built: PROOF, AUGMENT, RESIST, SKIN and EQUIP. All Shadow fabrics work together as part of the grid — breathable, moisture managing, skin-friendly and maintainable — chosen for their balance of performance technology and the aesthetic treatments for which Stone Island has been known since its inception.
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Stone Island’s Navigation Series: Reinvent the Wheel, photographed by Liam MacRae, is part of the brand’s ongoing study of orientation and movement. The work frames navigation as both physical and symbolic—referencing terrain, direction, and systems of guidance. Within the series, “Reinvent the Wheel” emphasizes reinterpreting established structures of travel and perception, continuing Stone Island’s research into exploration and the mechanics of wayfinding.
Gordon von Steiner’s “Troya” is a visually striking short film set in the Troieshchyna neighborhood of Kyiv, known for its stark Soviet-era architecture. The film explores themes of urban isolation and resilience through a series of compelling and gritty vignettes. Von Steiner’s direction captures the raw and unembellished aesthetics of Troieshchyna, highlighting its dense clusters of monotonous apartment buildings and the lives of its residents. The film juxtaposes the area’s bleak physical environment with moments of unexpected beauty and humanity, creating a powerful narrative that resonates with the viewer .
The Archery Hall, one of two sports pavilions FT Architects (Katsuya Fukushima, Hiroko Tominaga) built in 2013 at Kogakuin University, west Tokyo. Each is a column-free room of 7.2 by 10.8 m under an exposed timber roof of horizontal and vertical members, bolt-and-nut jointed. The archery hall uses small timber sections normally used for furniture. Photographs by Shigeo Ogawa.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy uses a 400mm lens on a digital still camera to photograph a target of opportunity on Earth, 250 miles below, on June 3, 2013. The many-windowed Cupola is the best place on the International Space Station for taking pictures. Cassidy has been aboard the orbital outpost since late March and is due to return to Earth in September.
On May 19, 2005, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captured this stunning view as the Sun sank below the rim of Gusev crater on Mars. This Panoramic Camera mosaic was taken around 6:07 in the evening of the rover's 489th Martian day, or sol.
Sunset and twilight images are occasionally acquired by the science team to determine how high into the atmosphere the Martian dust extends, and to look for dust or ice clouds. Other images have shown that the twilight glow remains visible, but increasingly fainter, for up to two hours before sunrise or after sunset. The long Martian twilight (compared to Earth's) is caused by sunlight scattered around to the night side of the planet by abundant high altitude dust. Similar long twilights or extra-colorful sunrises and sunsets sometimes occur on Earth when tiny dust grains that are erupted from powerful volcanoes scatter light high in the atmosphere.
The Spec Pant ensures the wearer is invisibly armed for everyday wear despite their apparent tailored simplicity. This design is extremely adaptable, with a side pocket array that's easily accessible but visually concealed, while a cotton/poly twill WINDSTOPPER® fabric with a cotton/poly tricot backer offers superior protection.
Made in Canada.
This private residence was designed by Kidosaki Architects Studio. It is located on the edge of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano, Japan.
The Nike ACG Zoom Meriwether is a lightweight, weather-resistant boot built on a responsive Zoom Air platform, it offers impact protection without the bulk of traditional hiking boots. The water-resistant suede upper is paired with a medial zip for easy on-off, while the integrated lacing system keeps the fit secure without adding unnecessary weight or complexity.
A page from 'TEXT in visvim', the visvim Spring/Summer 2012 feature in Japan's SENSE Magazine (March 2012). Naturally dyed, hand-constructed pieces from Hiroki Nakamura.
From their street military shoes series
“Everyone pays attention to what is right before his eyes. What sets a manufacturer apart is giving painstaking detail to what is not readily visible.”
— Tosaku Nishida, The Founder of Goldwin
The Cargo Chair, manufactured by portuguese brand De La Espada, designed by Benjamin Hubert
A preview of Common Projects' Spring/Summer 2012 footwear, including low-top sneakers, running silhouettes and ankle boots.
The photographs were taken during Très Bien Shop's visit to the Common Projects showroom.
The visvim SKAGWAY ESTLIN from Fall/Winter 2011 pairs a canvas high-top upper with vegetable-tanned Italian lama leather at the toe, sides and heel, finished with a distressed vulcanized sole.
1980年代の名作として知られるラバドームとダンク、それぞれアウトドアとバスケットボールというカテゴリーが異なるプロダクトのデザインを組み合わせた魅惑のハイブリッド機種にニューモデルが登場。本作は、アッパー全体に天然皮革のスウェードを採用。単色のソリッドな外観に映えるカラーシューレース使いが効果的で、クラシックなアウトドアシューズの雰囲気を漂わせたルックスに仕上げられている。また、シューズ内部には高次元のクッショニング＆反発性を併せ持つ「ZOOM AIR」のソックライナーを搭載し、履きやすさにも配慮されたモダンスニーカーブーツだ。
AGROB BUCHTAL's Caudex Wenge collection uses unglazed porcelain stoneware planks with a dark wood-grain surface in 11, 15 and 22.5 by 90 centimetre formats.
Bound by an all-white color, three styles include a backpack, duffle bag and a waistbag.
