A page from “TEXT in visvim,” the visvim Spring/Summer 2012 feature published in Japan's SENSE Magazine (March 2012). The editorial documents Hiroki Nakamura's collection in the brand's characteristic register — naturally dyed, artisanally constructed pieces photographed with an archival, documentary calm.
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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 .
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Stone Island Navigation Series: Shedding Light by Liam MacRae deploys a canine unit as both subject and sensor. The sequence examines tracking protocols, movement signatures, and light scatter in terrain navigation. Objective: assess animal-assisted pursuit as a guidance vector. Visual narrative captures the moment of release—unleashing the chase to test instinctive tracking against controlled illumination parameters.
The Archery Hall is one of two small sports pavilions FT Architects (Katsuya Fukushima and Hiroko Tominaga) built in 2013 on the grounds of Kogakuin University in west Tokyo. Each required a column-free room of 7.2 by 10.8 metres — the size of a hall in a traditional Japanese temple — and the architects answered with an exposed timber roof of only horizontal and vertical members, bolt-and-nut jointed with exacting accuracy. The archery hall uses small timber sections normally reserved for furniture, gridded into a luminous lattice that recovers the purity of traditional Japanese timber construction. Photographs by Shigeo Ogawa.
MIlla Jovovich by Juergen Teller for Strenesse fw97
Naturally dyed Italian nylon with a white goose down fill, ribbed collar, 2 slanted snap button pockets, Talon zippered utility pocket on one sleeve, patch detailing on the placket and hand–stitched sashiko.
Utilitarian-inspired Japanese fashion brand Man of Moods presents a selection of shots exhibiting a 2016 spring/summer collection titled “Mountain of Moods.” Featuring the brand’s usual blend of sleek lines and practical engineering, “Mountain of Moods” will be unveiled at House Gallery Space in Tokyo on September 15. With photography from Teppei Hoshida and styling by Tomoyuki Sasaki.
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.
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This private residence was designed by Kidosaki Architects Studio. It is located on the edge of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano, Japan.
The red GORE-TEX shell takes inspiration from a classic M-65 military jacket and also features a drawstring over sized collar with a packable hood for added detail and function. Look for this jacket to be available through select visvim retailers this week as well as through F.I.L. locations in Asia.
Angela Lindvall POP (F/W 2002) ph. Mert & Marcus
The SUBSECTION SERIES is a fragrance collection by Visvim, inspired by founder Hiroki Nakamura’s encounter with French fragrance designer Blaise Mautin over 20 years ago. The series includes candles, room sprays, and diffusers, each available in various scents. Notable fragrances are NO.1 F.I.L., a blend featuring patchouli and sandalwood, and NO.7 KYOTO, inspired by a morning visit to Kyoto’s Sanjusangendo temple.
Tan pleated shorts worn on the street in Harajuku, Tokyo, shot for the Japanese street-style publication Fashionsnap in September 2012. The full, high-waisted pleated short — styled long and loose — was a recurring note in early-2010s Harajuku menswear, where tailoring cues were pulled into relaxed everyday dress.
FORTY PERCENTS AGAINST RIGHTS (FPAR) is a Japanese label founded by Tetsu Nishiyama, the designer behind WTAPS and, earlier, FPAR’s 1990s incarnation. Known for message-driven graphics and pared-back military- and work-derived cuts, the line long operated only through a handful of Tokyo stockists before opening its own online store in 2013. The name itself — a deliberately confrontational slogan — is characteristic of Nishiyama’s text-led approach to clothing.
visvim 10th Anniversary Book "Dissertation on Self-Verification 2001-2011"
The book is hand bound and uses a washi paper made by a craftsman who sources the raw materials from Japanese trees.
Limited to 300 copies.
