PHENOMENON – Paisley Tank Top
Squeezed inside the Spring 2013 releases, PHENOMENON dropped some silhouettes that reference its streetwear roots. Combining the best of both worlds, these Paisley Tank Tops can be dressed down or dressed up, depending on the occasion. Sewn on the bottom half of the piece is the intricately … READ MORE
PHENOMENON – Mix Camo Short Sleeve Shirt
Walk down any major street and you’ll notice a common trend: practically everyone is layering. While they may be separated by large bodies of water, what a gentleman in London and one in New York is doing is not that different. But we can feel pretty safe … READ MORE
MR. GENTLEMAN – Fall/Winter 2013 Collection | Runway Show
MR. GENTLEMAN joined the ranks of fellow Tokyo menswear brands at the Japanese fashion industry’s key event, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO. Although, this should not come as any surprise at all, since co-founders of the brand are Takeshi Osumi from PHENOMENON, an experienced designer who has participated … READ MORE
MR. GENTLEMAN x THE BLACK SENSE MARKET – Spring 2013 Collection
One of the standout pieces in the Spring/Summer 2013 collection from MR. GENTLEMAN is the polo shirts, created by fellow Tokyo brand HANABOS. The key aspect of this classic top is its contrasting pocket on the left chest, finished off with a vertical zipper on its side. … READ MORE
PHENOMENON – Paisley Blouson
Elaborate patterns and fabric choice has become a signature style of Japanese menswear brand, PHENOMENON. Founder and designer, Takeshi Osumi, dabbled in paisley patterns once again this season, laying out the classic graphics on several key pieces. One of the items to receive the paisley treatment is … READ MORE
MR. GENTLEMAN – Buffalo Check Button-Down Shirt
As a prelude to the commencement of Spring 2013 collection deliveries, the good people at MR. GENTLEMAN have dropped the Buffalo Check Button-Down Shirt at The Contemporary Fix. It cleverly fuses workwear aesthetics into one unique silhouette. One part corduroy, one part denim and one part buffalo … READ MORE
PHENOMENON x c.e – T-Shirts
Although Japanese brands PHENOMENON and c.e don’t hide the fact that they are strongly influenced by American and Western cultures, c.e designer and co-founder SK8THING maintains an open mind when it comes to creating graphics. The latest t-shirt design from the highly acclaimed designer references the company’s … READ MORE
MR. GENTLEMAN – Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Lookbook
MR. GENTLEMAN has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, a rather comprehensive range that is starting to take shape as a brand. Even though the label commenced to fill in the market for men’s basic garments, this season shows its more ornate personality. Designed around the concept, “New … READ MORE
Omote 3D Shashin Kan – 3D Print Self Portrait Pop-up Shop | Tokyo
3D printing has made tremendous progress in the last few years, from prototyping for large corporations and factories to being affordable for students and the general public. Omote 3D Shashin Kan is the latest craze to hit Tokyo. Loosely translated as Omotesando Photo Gallery, this pop-up shop … READ MORE
MCM by PHENOMENON – Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Multi-tasking is no easy feat, yet fashion designer, Takeshi Osumi, pulls it off without any dramas. He currently designs for his own labels, PHENOMENON and MR. GENTLEMAN, as well as MCM by PHENOMENON, a capsule collection for the German luxury brand, MCM. Osumi is pushing the envelope … READ MORE
