by: X | March 18, 2010
visvim - Fluxus 03 Unwashed Denim

Using the finest denim the world has to offer, visvim, has released it’s new Fluxus 03 Unwashed Denim. Using pure indigo dye from Okayama, Japan’s finest denim mill visvim crafted this new denin on vintange looms in Japan to make sure that the quality…

by: Emily | March 17, 2010
visvim - Epoch Stole

There is a certain je ne sais quoi about scarves that enables it to instantly transform an outfit from something bland, something normal into something chic. Top a stole over your trusted trench coat or layer over your spring sweater, the scarf not only…

by: Emily | March 16, 2010
visvim - A Cycle of Craftsmanship DVD

visvim’s F.I.L. Kyoto shop was born out of the fall foliage season. The tall narrow building nestled in a shopping district looked like a pencil and seemed difficult to use as a shop. The spindly 400 year-old building used to be a doll shop…

by: Emily | March 12, 2010
visvim - Spring/Summer 2010 - Kiefer Jo-Hi

Wearing sneakers without socks may look cool but one’s feet are often far from cool in this scenario. However uncomfortable going commando in sneakers may be, no one wants to wander around in scrunchy calf-length socks like awkward pubescent boys from indie movies. visvim…

by: Emily | March 9, 2010
visvim - Spring 2010 - FOLEY-FOLK | F.I.L. Exclusive

Japan’s visvim is known for the Native American influences in their designs, and often the label’s chukkahs and moccasin inspired footwear are among the most coveted silhouettes. However, the label does create undisputed good sneakers that are minimalist in aesthetics but uncompromising in terms…

by: Emily | February 24, 2010
visvim - Spring/Summer 2010 - JC Driver Folk | Release Information

There is a certain sleekness about driving boots which makes them popular among the casual dandies who appreciate a fittingly-tailored silhouette. However, the usual racy shades used on driving boots (think red white and black with splashes of yellow here and there) makes them…

by: Emily | February 24, 2010
visvim - BALLISTIC 20L HEXAGON Backpack

Mimicking one of nature’s strongest structures, the honeycomb, Japan’s visvim takes cues from bees and reinforced a 20 liter ballistic nylon backpack with hexagonal embroidery. Not quite enough by visvim’s uncompromising standards for longevity, the label then adds a kangaroo-hide lower section to ensure…

by: Emily | February 20, 2010
visvim - Spring/Summer 2010 - Le Mans Cardigan

Red, white and blue are not just patriotic shades or color combination most favored on flags. There is something quite charming about the combination of these three that when sartorially applied (without stars, of course), is quite chic. As layering has become an important…

by: Emily | February 17, 2010
visvim - FBT Classic

Japanese label visvim has been gearing up with an energetic spurt of product releases and getting all styled up for Spring. Among the new models and items in both footwear and apparel, the label’s stronghold and beloved Native American moccasin inspired FBT has just…

by: X | February 17, 2010
Visvim - Shoe Care Kit

For those of you who love to keep your sneakers clean there is now a new premium shoe care kit from the Japanese brand, visvim, that you can pick up. While the shoe care kit might come with a hefty price tag, 10,290 YEN…

by: Emily | February 4, 2010
Visvim - Spring/Summer 2010 | New Releases

New items will be arriving at visvim’s flagship stockist, F.I.L tomorrow and they are none other than visvim’s best foot forward– footwear. The easy-wearing, casual velcro low-top, Foley Lo-Folk, worked in a smooth black leather upper (with just the right amount of sheen for…

by: Emily | February 1, 2010
Visvim - Visvim Spot Items | Available Now @ Surrender

Singapore’s Surrender has just recieved a fresh shipment of goodies and items from Visvim. Amongst the drop is the previously reported Abarth Moc Denim F0lk, which are cool remakes of your classic men’s loafer in dark denim and leather accents. Also, another collection of…

by: Emily | January 29, 2010
Visvim - SERRA VEGGIE

Combining two of visvim’s icons, vegetable tanned leather and the signature hiking boot spin-off, the SERRA boot, the consummation of both becomes a new addition to the visvim family– the SERRA VEGGIE boot. The sturdy boot with thick, rugged outsoles and ample grip is…

by: Emily | January 29, 2010
Visvim - Spring/Summer 2010 - New Releases

Quite the epitome of quality meets wear-ability, Japanese label Visvim never fails to inspire admiration with its innovative clean designs, choice of material and attention to detail. To be released very soon at the end of January at Visvim’s F.I.L (flagship stockist) is a…

by: masa | January 29, 2010
Visvim Skagway - Denim Lo

A fresh new model for the Spring 2010 is the Skagway Denim Lo cut of the popular Skagway sneaker that have influenced the footwear industry as a whole. Black denim fabric is used on the upper and distressed treatments performed on it to appear…