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Hiroshi Fujiwara: A Little Knowledge 16 - Men's Non-No January 1996

Hiroshi Fujiwara - The Revolutionary of the Streets: His Past, Present, and Future. This month, we have a special feature with a different twist. In an effort to explore the roots of Hiroshi Fujiwara’s world, we conducted an in-depth interview. From rare childhood photos and anecdotes to a report

'God Save McQueen' - Harper's Bazaar June 1996

True fashion moments are rare. Rarer still is the emergence of new talent. But this season, the two happened simultaneously—heightened by spectacular showmanship. In an unprecedented stunt steeped in fervor, hype, and at times, total chaos, 27-year-old Alexander McQueen presented his fall/winter collection at Christchurch Spitalfields

'In Her Closet: Cecilia Dean of Visionaire' - Harper's Bazaar September 1997

Model, muse, and cofounder of the avant-garde art and fashion magazine Visionaire, Cecilia Dean is downtown Manhattan’s chicest social butterfly, with a glamorous and exotic beauty to match. Writer: Jennifer Jackson “Cecilia was born with style; it’s in her bones. There isn’t an inelegant gesture in

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Takayuki Kubo's search for the elusive Goodenough 'G' Logo T-shirt - BrushZero Ver. 1

Me, Takayuki Kubo… I’ve been a writer for four months now. Earning a meager 100,000 yen a month, not much, but I spend most of it on clothes, so I guess I pay quite a bit of attention to fashion. Lately, though, there's something that'

'Rita Ackermann Works 1993-1996' - H Magazine December 1998

The world’s first Rita Ackermann art collection, Rita Ackermann Works 1993–1996, is finally here from "H" (Magazine)! This ultra-rare art book, limited to only 7,000 copies worldwide, spans over 100 pages and includes hidden sketches and diaries. Each copy is individually numbered, making it

'Licence To Thrill' - Vogue US May 1999

License To Thrill - Our bond girl hits the sand running in dangerously sexy swimwear and ready-for-action separates. Photos: Ellen von Unwerth Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington Hair: Recine MUA: Susan Sterling for Awake FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - Make your getaway in Moschino Mare's leopard-print string bikini,

'Dr. Jacobs & Mr. Marc' - Harper's Bazaar September 1999

How New York's grooviest downtown designer also became Paris' Prince of Glamorama. Fashion Editor: Brana Wolf Photography: Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin In the world according to Marc Jacobs, New York is understatedly cool; Paris, hot and sexy. New York is melancholy; Paris, optimistic. New York

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Interview with Maison Martin Margiela - Crash No. 12 2000

It is difficult to grasp the work of the enigmatic Maison Martin Margiela in a single view. The most secretive, yet also the most consistent, of Belgian designers, Margiela is on the verge of becoming a mythical figure in the eyes of an entire generation of designers. Interview conducted by

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Interview with James Jebbia - Educated Community Issue 2 2000

James Jebbia interview, Union NYC, Supreme founder interview, Stussy history, streetwear origins, 90s streetwear culture, James Jebbia quotes, Supreme NYC history, Union store New York, vintage streetwear interview, skate culture, NYC fashion, Stussy Supreme, Bathing Ape, Triple Five Soul,

'Divine Inspiration' Vogue US June 2000

Vogue Point Of View - Where does fashion come from? Seven designers talk with Plum Sykes about the origins of their fall collections. Writer: Plum Sykes Photography: Michael Thompson Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman Hair: Serge Normant MUA: Sharon Dowsett for M.A.C. Cosmetics. Donna Karan is having a "red

'The New Guard' Vogue US July 2000

The New Guard - A dozen brilliant individualists are on course to change the face of fashion. Sally Singer rounds up the usual suspects. Writer: Sally Singer Photos: Steven Meisel Hair: Garen of Garen New York MUA: Pat McGrath Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington During the days after they were captured on

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'Strip Jointz: Sub Culture & Disc Review' - Sense Magazine December 2000

Over the past few years, there’s been new movement in the hip-hop industry. Instead of everything originating only from NY or LA, the South’s uniquely original sound has been sweeping across America and producing one hit after another. New Orleans has Master P and Cash Money Millionaires.

Hiroshi Fujiwara Interview - Newsweek December 11, 2000

Hiroshi Fujiwara is cool. Just ask the kids who line up each day outside his streetwear boutique, Ready Made, in Tokyo's trendy Harajuku district. Rain or shine, scores of teen shoppers are waiting when the doors swing open. They file in a dozen at a time and snatch

Interview with Paul Mittleman - Educated Community Issue 5 2001

Stussy is an indispensable presence in the New York street scene, and supporting it behind the scenes is designer Paul Mittleman. Known for keeping a low profile despite his reputation, he talks with us about his history—from being born in New York to the present day—as well as

'Counter Culture' - The Observer April 2001

Despite the country's much publicized economic downturn, Japan's voracious shoppers are showing no signs of easing up. If anything, the recession has given them a new lease of life. Sheryl Garratt buys into the Tokyo shopping experience. Writer: Sheryl Garratt Photos: Hugo Glendinning The tall, round

'Graf Godfathers Vol. 1 FUTURA2000' - Hip-Hop Connection June 2001.

Graf Godfathers #1 Futura 2000 Graf legends don't come any bigger or bolder than Futura 2000 — a writer who's managed to transcend the medium many times over. And while hip-hop's most reluctant rap artist may be addicted to toys, you could never call

'Independents Day' Vogue US September 2001

Independents Day - At a time when the fashion industry has never been more corporatized, these designers are choosing to stand alone creatively and commercially. We salute their fighting spirit and their belief in their individual visions. Photos: Annie Leibovitz Writer: Sally Singer Hair: Julien D'Ys MUA: Denise Markey

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'WEST, BRUE, ZULU from PNB Nation' - relax Magazine November 2001

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'relaxin' with Patti Smith' by Yoshie Tomingaga - relax November 2001

Relaxin’ with PATTI SMITH Photography | Yoshie Tominaga (FEMME) July 28, the second day of Fuji Rock Festival, drew the largest attendance in the festival’s history, approximately 32,000 people. The destination for many people was Patti Smith and Neil Young & Crazy Horse. In addition to the so-called

'Groove Armada' GQ February 2002

Look who stole the soul. The six smoothest men in the music business take Manhattan in style. Photographer: Norman Jean Ray Text: Peter Rubin Bilal SOUL IS TRUTH. Before Bilal even put out his first album, he was plagued by comparisons—Prince, D’Angelo, Curtis Mayfield. Derivative, his critics whispered.

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'What's alife' & Extras - relax February 2002

The Lower East Side is buzzing. It has decisively distanced itself from the already saturated feel of SoHo, and something raw and distinctive is beginning to rise. There’s a sense that something is about to begin. Hispanic, Chinese, Puerto Rican… a mix of cultures gathers here, preserving New York’

Rick Owens Interview - LA Times June 2002

Writer: Valli Herman-Cohen Piles of fabric drift across the raw concrete floor like sand dunes, their flow impeded only by a few spare pieces of furniture, a stuffed monkey on a pedestal, a skull perched on a lamp and a gleaming black grand piano. Paint flakes from rough walls

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'relaxin' with Patti Smith' by Yoshie Tominaga - relax November 2002

Photos by Yoshie Tominaga INTRO: Patti Smith’s performance, widely whispered to have been the best set of Fuji Rock 2002, unfolded across three appearances over two days, including a poetry reading. Each performance was completely different, yet all were filled with love, healing, passion, anger, hope, and strength, enveloping

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'True Story – KBZK × HF' - HUGE November 2002

Hiroshi Fujiwara, Yosuke Kubozuka, urahara, HUGE magazine scans, Japanese fashion magazine archive, full issue scans, Tokyo streetwear editorials, vintage Japanese menswear, fashion culture archive, Japanese magazine PDFs

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'Zoo York Connection' - relax December 2002

“New York’s streets are known for constant change. Zoo York has endured.” As this magazine has covered many times, New York’s streets are famous for their relentless pace of change. New players emerge every day, and the scene renews itself with intensity. Amid that constant turnover, Zoo York