Working with four artists from around the globe to produce exclusive indigo artworks, a riso-printed zine and limited edition pieces.

London’s leading lifestyle store Goodhood has teamed up with Childhood Calm & Punk, the offshoot brand from the Tokyo-based gallery Calm & Punk, to produce a collaborative capsule dubbed “Aizome.”

Aizome refers to the practice of traditional indigo dyeing, often performed using ancient techniques hailing from Japan, and this is precisely what informs the entire capsule. Calling upon a select group of international artists, Goodhood and C.C.P. have created a collection that’s inspired by the seas of Chiba, Japan, decorating each piece in an indigo-dyed method developed by Ayaki Indigo Luv Studio.

As Goodhood states, “The technique was used during the Muromachi period (A.D. 1500) and is the most ecological way of indigo dyeing, since all ingredients are biodegradable: Sukumo, indigo dyeing leaves, and Lye, derived from wood ash. In the final step, the color fastening, the dyed fabric is solely oxidised in water and air and fastened through the energy of the sun. Through this ancient process, the aizome method transforms and enhances the properties of the dyed garments, naturally increasing the durability of the fabric, adding antibacterial and odorless attributes.”

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First teased in mid-August 2020, the Off-White x Nike Blazer Low has recently surfaced via new images, which depict its reworked sole unit the clearest yet.

Expected to be released in 2022, the anticipated move on the first Nike Basketball silhouette shows yet again, Virgil Abloh deconstructing a classic model. The high-quality leather is riddled with sizeable holes and makes up the entirety of the upper. In addition, on this sneaker and Abloh’s next Nike Blazer, features tabs on the lateral profile swoosh, Helvetica text on the medial side and a variant set of lace loops and laces. Whilst these striking details have become synonymous with Abloh, what is new is the numerous netizens, but in addition the adjusted sole unit underfoot.

Possibly this constructs an adaptation of the Nike React foam, the midsole displays rubber clip at the and a protruding EVA. What has yet to be shared is the new add-on’s purpose, this sneaker appears to have certainly divided audiences everywhere. The drop date has not been officially released by Nike SNKRS, the Swoosh or Abloah, but will likely be announced beginning of 2022.

Luxury fashion house Coach has unveiled the new collaborative collection.

Using the brand’s heritage as a base, the limited edition collection and its accompanying campaign both aim to highlight inclusivity in art, spotlighting the friendship among the two collaborators.

Entitled ‘Blue the Great: The Art of Collaboration’, the collection intertwines Blue’s contemporary take on art and Jordan’s style aesthetic. This unisex line will headline ready-to-wear pieces, such as bags, accessories, and footwear, taking into consideration the sportswear and streetwear inspired looks from this label’s luxury craftsmanship in Rexy and Coach’s trademark designs are rethought in this edition, hiring Blue’s emblem mummy-wrapped craft into their revive. In addition, what is also included is a tote consisting of 100 percent recycled materials.

“We had worked with Blue as part of our spring 2021 campaign, so I was excited to partner with him and Michael on this special collection,” said Stuart Vevers, Coach’s creative director, in a release. “Mike and Blue have a great friendship, grounded in mutual respect for each other’s artistic approach. The combination brought originality, dimension and significance to this collection.” The campaign imagery also includes portraits of Blue, Jordan and friends, it is shown in an art gallery to represent adapting, for example a venue as an authentic and collaborative space. This signifies the replacement of its traditionally exclusive nature.

Coach’s additional mission was to refer to its growing pledge to publicise voices in campaign storytelling and underrepresented artists.