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FW88 “Robin Des Bois” Blazer
Jean Paul Gaultier
$1,775
FW88 “Robin Des Bois” Blazer
Jean Paul Gaultier FW1988 "Robin Des Bois" Blazer. Gaultier, monickered "Enfant Terrible", flourished in the 80s with beautiful performative collections featuring thematic crossovers from a myriad of cultures, eras and silhouettes. FW88 homme, titled 'Robinhood', was no exception. "The man's suit meets medieval tradition". Runway was littered with middle age visual elements such as shields, knight sigils and fleur de lis embroidery. Knits had triptych graphics of mosaics and house emblems. Patterns consisted of harlequin-esque velour electric oranges and yellows, contrasted with bold moss greens fashioned in argyle. Some models sported pieper hats, resonating "Nostalgic Elegance". The blazer is riddled with embellishments. Metal centerpiece titled with the punk slogan "Too fast to live, too young to die" sewn to a velvet rhombus fabric with beading at the edges. Tassels hang for aluminum fleurs, arranged in a V shape. More hanging embellishments at the bottom of the back. All on a striped, orange velvet fabric. The front is a bold lapelled double breasted blazer. Bespoke metal chest and wrist buttons. News struck this month that Gaultier is bowing out from his own brand. I find it amazing that he kept his brand under his own name for so long as others were gobbled up by fashion conglomerates in the 90s. Many of Gaultier's works are hard to source, especially those that are his most inspirational collections and I look forward for years to come to search and document said pieces. 8/10 condition for a 30+ year old item. None of the embellishments are missing. Some beading on the black velvet is loose and has minor damage. Fading and blemishing on some areas of the velvet. Size 50.$1,775 -
90s “Mini Crini” Stars Denim Jacket
Vivienne Westwood
$830
90s “Mini Crini” Stars Denim Jacket
Vivienne Westwood early 90's "Mini Crini" Stars Denim Jacket. The mid 80s marked vivienne's peak works including SS1985 titled "Mini-Crini", a study of fashion juxtapositions. The title itself works as a solid exemplar, "Mini" being the miniskirt and "Crini" referring to the traditional crinoline. The combination of conflicting ideals, a crinoline representing encumbrance and the miniskirt symbolizing liberation, concots designs that serve as a cornerstone to Westwood's fashion iconoclasm that so many are drawn to. SS85 introduced patterns such as the star print, circle print and orb print iconic to Vivienne Westwood and still reappropriated in designs today. What we have here is the early 90s variation of the iconic star jacket with improvements made on top of the 1985 original while strictly keeping the notable qualities of it. One of the more notable new motifs is the classic label on the front left pocket. Denim aged beautifully with unreplicatable fades bringing character to the jacket. 8/10 condition, faded. Size L fits wide and cropped. Can fit an M-L, best for a classic large.$830 -
FW14 “Crossed Crocodiles Growl” Embroidered Wool “Face” Jacket
Walter Van Beirendonck
$830
FW14 “Crossed Crocodiles Growl” Embroidered Wool “Face” Jacket
Walter Van Beirendonck FW14 "Crossed Crocodiles Growl" Embroidered Wool "Face" Jacket. FW14 is yet another Walt collection featuring tribalist motifs and strong advocacy for human rights. From the season's title, crossed crocodiles are symbols used in parts of Africa, especially with the Akan peoples, to indicate unity dating back to the 1400s. Brass or bronze were smithed into alligator charms sharing a stomach used as weights, heirlooms or novelty items. The symbol is epitomized perfectly in this translated proverb: "The crossed crocodiles have one belly but when eating they fight." Jacket is a complex melange blue weaved from fuzzy wool. Knit ribbing. The highlight of the jacket, the back graphic, features a high gauge crochet embroidery which uses shades of pink, teal and black to create shadows and definition. Yarn hangs loose from face to resemble facial hair. Detailed quilted lining featuring an ensemble of Walter logos. 8/10, some discolouration on the knit ribbing. Size 50 Best for a large or loose medium.$830 -
AW03 Patchwork Heart Pants
Number (N)ine
$1,655
AW03 Patchwork Heart Pants
Number (N)ine AW03 "Touch Me I'm Sick" Patchwork Heart Pants. As featured a few times on HV, "Touch Me I'm Sick" is the japanese fashion designer Takahiro Miyashita's love story for all that is Kurt Kobain. Featuring upscale replicas of Kurt's sweaters, pajamas, glasses and jeans capturing the influential ethos and style of the grunge rock legend. Number (N)ine produced a selection of off runway items for this season including a low quantity production of jackets and pants featuring this intricate patchwork fabric. Each "heart" patch is individually sewn on via a zigzag stitch carefully overlapping one another creating a pleasant collage. Lastly, what we have here is a rare unaltered size 4, highly coveted as N(N) around this time ran very small making larger sizes more desirable. Condition 9/10. Size 4 Fits a 31-32.$1,655 -
YYPH x Dianese AW04 Motorcycle Jacket
Yohji Yamamoto
$1,750
YYPH x Dianese AW04 Motorcycle Jacket
Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme AW04 Runway Dianese Motorcycle Jacket. Yohji introduced a collaboration between his labels and the technical motorcycle gear specialist Dianese. The Red/White design strongly resembles the "Toga72" jacket from the Settantadue line. Key differences are the removal of the Dianese logo and zip pocket at the front, "Y O H J I" type leather patch in the center region and the "Riders" design on the back. Minor differences are changes in stitch count, refining of the piping, the concealment of minor production faults and rounder edges. Many variations of the jacket were introduced in 2004 for the Y's line, but few made it to the mainline "Pour Homme" runway. Jacket has padding on elbows and shoulders. 8/10 condition,still has maxfield retail tags. Sz 50.$1,750 -
Tyvek Cartesia Denim
Hussein Chalayan
$290
Tyvek Cartesia Denim
Hussein Chalayan Cartesia Tyvek Denim Pants. Although its unclear to me when these were made they're an obvious nod to Chalayan's commercial runway debut in AW1994. Titled "Cartesia", Hussein Chalayan's catalyst for this collection are his memories of writing to his mother after leaving Cyprus as a youngin'. Best described as "The body becoming like documents", materials for the runway collection were made from tyvek, a rip resistant light material mostly used for post mail and packages (if you're in The US its the material used in usps non flat rate packages), with embellishments resembling EU post designs along the blazer lapels and edges of skirts. A blazer from the runway was fitted for the cover of critically acclaimed album "Post" by Bjork. 5 years later Chalayan released a limited "Air Mail" dress heavily sought out by collectors which folds into a mailable envelope. In 2001 chalayan touched based on the dress" "I was interested in investigating the idea of creating a cyclical scenario, where people react to clothes and the end result. I like the idea of it being interactive… you don't know what people are going to write on it. It's just the raw material, to be themed by the recipient or the sender. The dress can go off on its own course. I like doing that. It's like picking up a seed from the air and you don't know what will happen to it. It's quite a creative way of working - creating a situation and then withdrawing.". These pants are wrapped in tyvek along the waistline and sides. The denim indigo dye rubs off on the tyvek creating an interesting aging effect. 7/10 condition. Size 30$290 -
AW03 Blistered Leather Bondage Jacket
Dolce & Gabbana
$1,125
AW03 Blistered Leather Bondage Jacket
Dolce & Gabbana AW03 Blistered Leather Bondage Jacket. Deep anthracite blistered leather ending in black knit ribbing on arms and waist. Buckled and adjustable straps wrap around the jacket and loosely flail when worn. Fits Loose. 9/10 condition. Size 48. Fits M-L$1,125 -
AW02 “Nowhere Man” Vintage Patchwork Long Sleeve
Number (N)ine
$2,450
AW02 “Nowhere Man” Vintage Patchwork Long Sleeve
Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita AW02 Patchwork Long Sleeve. Aw02's runway, titled "Nowhere Man", was set in an edwardian themed viewing room assorted with dining chairs and tables. Models slowly sauntered along the catwalk wearing knits, muddy tones, felt hats, wool cardigans revolving around the ethos of The Beatles guitarist George Harrison. This is all a bit irrelevant though as these patchwork shirts weren't featured on the runway. These shirts are all 1 of 1, constructed from a stack of shirts, pieced out and sewn together jointed by a silk braid piping. What we have here is a sz 4, rendering this item quite desirable amongst collectors as these run quite small and lanky. 7/10, mild holes, neck stretching is very common with these shirts. Size 4 fits M-L.$2,450 -
FW03 “Closer” Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit
Raf Simons
$1,000
FW03 “Closer” Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit
Raf Simon FW03 "Closer" Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit. Raf Simons in FW03 took liberty in pulling from Peter Saville's archive. Joy division, New Order and other saville motifs were plastered, knit or painted on the post-punk centered collection of 03. The iconic Unknown Pleasures album cover was also pulled for this collection, used on a leather jacket and the knit featured here. The runway colorway was in a straight black, the variation here is in a melange cream. What many may not know is that Saville reappropriated the original graphic from the very first visual representation of pulsars from a neutron printed in the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Astronomy (1977). Saville reasoned that Joy Division “very astutely spotted this image as potentially a wonderfully enigmatic symbol for a record cover.” The unusual phenomenon of the album cover's appeal is so ingrained into the fabric of society, with its endless interpretations and parodies, that it eclipses Joy Division's musical influence. Size 48. 6/10 condition. Rips and tears at seams. Pilling.$1,000 -
“SEX” 70’s Striped Mohair
Vivienne Westwood
$1,125
“SEX” 70’s Striped Mohair
The next installment in our continuing Seditionaries capsule with @aeonarchive is the Sex Shop mohair sweater in the iconic red and black colorway. Granted, the term iconic has been used frequently in the critique of fashion, however it’s rarely in regards to a garment that has shifted the public’s perception of style with, or without their awareness. This piece both in of itself, as well as the color-way, is the root of multiple fashion movements throughout pop culture history. In regards to the recent resurgence of interest in japanese brands that are endrenched in the punk scene like Undercover, Number (N)ine, and Fragment one cannot forget that cornerstone motifs they are remembered for were wholly taken from the mother of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, and her store, which at the time of this release was deemed the “Sex Shop.” Variations of this sweater were worn by the likes of Kurt Cobain, who was influenced to purchase the jumper by Courtney love at a “Breeders” show in 1992 because she wanted him to look like Sid Vicious. Although culturally this sweater has been attached to Kurt, it was Sid Vicious and John Lydon of the Sex Pistols were the first ones who to sport striped mohairs. Beginning in the mid seventies, they left lasting images of their eccentric style that continually inspire generations of designers, and consumers alike. The fit is unique to every piece, although they all follow a similar code of cropped sleeves, shortened length, and extended shoulder line. This specific fit set up the code of what would be known as classic “punk”. 8/10 condition, mildly shrunk. Fits XS$1,125 -
Early 80’s x World’s End Mickey Tee
Vivienne Westwood
$550
Early 80’s x World’s End Mickey Tee
Today, we bring you three tees, two of which hail from the original mail-order undertaking in 1976, available in a variety of sizes before Seditionaries had their realization in retail stores. With the third being part of the 80’s era when Seditionaries began collaborating and stocking their items in brick and mortar shops of their previous competitor BOY (later Boy London) and their own World’s End. These items range in size, as the made-to-order t-shirts used were famously salvaged by McLaren’s team. The origins of the graphics go far back to 1967, when the satirical magazine “The Realist” published an unsigned cartoon mural by artist Wally Wood, which depicted childhood Disney icons engaged in mass acts of provocative debauchery. Vivienne was fond of this illustration. She reappropriated and to some extent mimicked the subjects on a variety of prints released throughout her involvement with the Seditionaries line. The first tee is the “Snow White & The Sir Punks” graphic. The concept and positions are nearly unchanged from the original, aside from Snow White’s vulva being exposed, the shafts are clearly drawn, and the act depicted leaves little concealed. It was through the printing process that the Seditionaries edge truly shined through, such as the seminal split-fountain treatment utilized on this specific piece which added to the visual detail. The second tee’s graphic portrays Mickey and Minnie engaging in intercourse, which contrary to the Snow White graphic was drastically changed from the Wally Wood’s mural. On the original illustration, Minnie is shown to be conducting a sexual exchange for payment for the character Goofy while Mickey and various other onlookers watch in amusement. On Vivienne’s rendition, major changes are made to Mickey’s attire for instance, which references the seminal punk rock bassist Sid Vicious of the “Sex Pistols.” The Third, made after the original mail order brochure, is of Mickey shooting up heroin. In the same vein as the Snow White graphic, this illustration goes completely unchanged from the original except for the staple Anarchy “A” replacing Mickey’s right ear. Seditionaries was Vivienne’s breakthrough project which laid out the groundwork for the visual language of the Punk fashion movement, which would later be endlessly appropriated. Aside from these “found images,” Malcolm and Vivienne would often outsource graphics from a variety of internationally acclaimed artists such as Jamie Reed – the graphic designer behind the “Sex Pistols.” With the mind of McLaren commercializing punk’s popularity, and Westwood’s penchant for iconoclasm, the duo molded iconic signifiers for the heart of the british punk movement. Staining around neck. Abrasions on hems. Should fit M-L$550 -
Late 70’s “OG” Mickey & Minnie Tee
Vivienne Westwood
$650
Late 70’s “OG” Mickey & Minnie Tee
Today, we bring you three tees, two of which hail from the original mail-order undertaking in 1976, available in a variety of sizes before Seditionaries had their realization in retail stores. With the third being part of the 80’s era when Seditionaries began collaborating and stocking their items in brick and mortar shops of their previous competitor BOY (later Boy London) and their own World’s End. These items range in size, as the made-to-order t-shirts used were famously salvaged by McLaren’s team. The origins of the graphics go far back to 1967, when the satirical magazine “The Realist” published an unsigned cartoon mural by artist Wally Wood, which depicted childhood Disney icons engaged in mass acts of provocative debauchery. Vivienne was fond of this illustration. She reappropriated and to some extent mimicked the subjects on a variety of prints released throughout her involvement with the Seditionaries line. The first tee is the “Snow White & The Sir Punks” graphic. The concept and positions are nearly unchanged from the original, aside from Snow White’s vulva being exposed, the shafts are clearly drawn, and the act depicted leaves little concealed. It was through the printing process that the Seditionaries edge truly shined through, such as the seminal split-fountain treatment utilized on this specific piece which added to the visual detail. The second tee’s graphic portrays Mickey and Minnie engaging in intercourse, which contrary to the Snow White graphic was drastically changed from the Wally Wood’s mural. On the original illustration, Minnie is shown to be conducting a sexual exchange for payment for the character Goofy while Mickey and various other onlookers watch in amusement. On Vivienne’s rendition, major changes are made to Mickey’s attire for instance, which references the seminal punk rock bassist Sid Vicious of the “Sex Pistols.” The Third, made after the original mail order brochure, is of Mickey shooting up heroin. In the same vein as the Snow White graphic, this illustration goes completely unchanged from the original except for the staple Anarchy “A” replacing Mickey’s right ear. Seditionaries was Vivienne’s breakthrough project which laid out the groundwork for the visual language of the Punk fashion movement, which would later be endlessly appropriated. Aside from these “found images,” Malcolm and Vivienne would often outsource graphics from a variety of internationally acclaimed artists such as Jamie Reed – the graphic designer behind the “Sex Pistols.” With the mind of McLaren commercializing punk’s popularity, and Westwood’s penchant for iconoclasm, the duo molded iconic signifiers for the heart of the british punk movement. Holes around neck. Holes on chest area. Pinholes on underarms. Multiple blemishes and stains. Loose thread. Should fit M$650 -
Late 70’s “OG” Snow White Tee
Vivienne Westwood
$635
Late 70’s “OG” Snow White Tee
Today, we bring you three tees, two of which hail from the original mail-order undertaking in 1976, available in a variety of sizes before Seditionaries had their realization in retail stores. With the third being part of the 80’s era when Seditionaries began collaborating and stocking their items in brick and mortar shops of their previous competitor BOY (later Boy London) and their own World’s End. These items range in size, as the made-to-order t-shirts used were famously salvaged by McLaren’s team. The origins of the graphics go far back to 1967, when the satirical magazine “The Realist” published an unsigned cartoon mural by artist Wally Wood, which depicted childhood Disney icons engaged in mass acts of provocative debauchery. Vivienne was fond of this illustration. She reappropriated and to some extent mimicked the subjects on a variety of prints released throughout her involvement with the Seditionaries line. The first tee is the “Snow White & The Sir Punks” graphic. The concept and positions are nearly unchanged from the original, aside from Snow White’s vulva being exposed, the shafts are clearly drawn, and the act depicted leaves little concealed. It was through the printing process that the Seditionaries edge truly shined through, such as the seminal split-fountain treatment utilized on this specific piece which added to the visual detail. The second tee’s graphic portrays Mickey and Minnie engaging in intercourse, which contrary to the Snow White graphic was drastically changed from the Wally Wood’s mural. On the original illustration, Minnie is shown to be conducting a sexual exchange for payment for the character Goofy while Mickey and various other onlookers watch in amusement. On Vivienne’s rendition, major changes are made to Mickey’s attire for instance, which references the seminal punk rock bassist Sid Vicious of the “Sex Pistols.” The Third, made after the original mail order brochure, is of Mickey shooting up heroin. In the same vein as the Snow White graphic, this illustration goes completely unchanged from the original except for the staple Anarchy “A” replacing Mickey’s right ear. Seditionaries was Vivienne’s breakthrough project which laid out the groundwork for the visual language of the Punk fashion movement, which would later be endlessly appropriated. Aside from these “found images,” Malcolm and Vivienne would often outsource graphics from a variety of internationally acclaimed artists such as Jamie Reed – the graphic designer behind the “Sex Pistols.” With the mind of McLaren commercializing punk’s popularity, and Westwood’s penchant for iconoclasm, the duo molded iconic signifiers for the heart of the british punk movement. Holes around neck. Multiple blemishes and stains. Loose thread. Should fit M-L$635 -
FW91 “French Cancan” Muscle Zip Knit
Jean Paul Gaultier
$855
FW91 “French Cancan” Muscle Zip Knit
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille FW91 "French Cancan" Muscle Body Knit. JPG body suits or tatoo tops of the 90s are a core element in the litany of revolutionary designs under the designer's belt. As "heroin chic" started to manifest in the early 90's, Gaultier took a play at the early 80's "supermodel" ultra idealized male body rendering the featured knit here with padding resembling muscle definition. Midsection of the garment emulates the male torso as the end seams wrap around to the wearer in accordance to the anatomy of a sculpted Apollo's belt. Recently suspended display at the FIT "The Body, Fashion and Physique" exhibit as of March. Pictures of the gallery shown. New, preserved condition. sz 52, Fits M-L depending on desired fit.$855 -
FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched Ma-1 Camo Bomber
Raf Simons
$20,000
FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched Ma-1 Camo Bomber
Raf Simons FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched MA-1 Camo Bomber. The nearly tiring reminder, but well merited and critically acclaimed Raf Simons collection that represents the cornerstone of men's "archive". The conversation piece that served as a catalyst to mainstream interest of Raf Simons and past mens fashion as a whole; The Riot Riot Riot! patched bomber still stands today as one of the most coveted articles of men's clothing. Simply a Fostex bomber, purchasable at many army surplus stores around the world, patched on with images of Bowie, Richy Edwards, a Bauhaus Poster, and an article for the missing Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers. After sporting sleek, monotone capes, cloaks and academic looks in the 90's, Raf took a hiatus and returned with the iconoclastic Riot collection. Featuring layered compositions of jackets over coats and massive pants with scarves wrapped around the models' faces which look was inspired from east european youth layering for cold winters. In a time where sleek geometric minimalism or gaudy buckle belts with distressed jeans were a common occurrence on the runway, Raf Simons introduced a baggier, menacing look compelled by his music/film interests plastered on clothing in a postmodern mishmash which many are still inspired by 20 years later today. 9/10 condition. OS$20,000 -
Skewed Iridescent Pinstripe Wool Pants
Gucci
$500
Skewed Iridescent Pinstripe Wool Pants
Gucci 08-09 Skewed Iridescent Pinstripe Wool Pants. Creative director Giannini displayed a range of works playing with gradients for these seasons as seen on slacks accompanying solid colour suit jackets on the runway. Relaxed slacks are a skewed pinstripe design made with silver thread that meet in the middle over a crimson gradient. 9/10 condition. Size 48$500 -
Number (N)ine Salvaged Silk Lined Bandana
Number (N)ine
$58
Number (N)ine Salvaged Silk Lined Bandana
Number (N)ine bandana made from authentic Number (N)ine pocket lining fabric salvaged from a closing mill in Japan. The "mechanic" print was used in various pocket lining in pants from the mid to late 2000's during Miyashita's reign at his own house before selling it off in 09. Bandana is lined with white silk with a print of the Lamborghini print Miyashita used in the early 00's. These bandanas are made in house in collaboration with Worn On LA as catalyst to our upcoming production facility set to start cutting & sewing later this quarter.$58Number (N)ine’s “Mechanic” logo-type designed by Takashi Komatsu is idiosyncratic of the brand’s creator Takahiro Miyashita’s larger narrative. Logo-flips were one of the first graphical techniques he practiced when the brand first started in 1997, usually referencing the visual language of music genres that resonated with him at a younger age. The Mechanic logo-type first appeared during the S/S 2000 “Extra Heavy” collection, applied as patches on outerwear, inline fabric on pockets, and screen-printed on numerous garments. The mechanic design effortlessly characterized the Golden Age of Rock n’ Roll, and has continually resonated with members of streetwear culture, ensuring its place within the canon of staple graphics.
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SS06 “Welcome to the Shadow” Black Diamond Cross Necklace
Number (N)ine
$1,550
SS06 “Welcome to the Shadow” Black Diamond Cross Necklace
Number (N)ine SS06 "Welcome to the Shadow" Black Diamond Cross Necklace. Takahiro Miyashita's SS06 is a jab at Axl Rose's persona. Runway looks consisted of nearly identical outfits of Rose's stage looks with different branding. Pants were missing from some models, jetset bath robes worn on others, egregious and gaudy accessories were fitted with each look. SS06 also produced a Magical Design x N(N) jewelry collaboration set with black diamonds and fitted with .950 silver. Roses, victorian patterns, rock star motifs were key elements in the jewelry design in chime with the theme of the season. This cross necklace is one of the items offered from the collaboration in very low quantities. 3 Chains hold on the pendant; A gunmental silver piece with roses, bones and thorns form in a cross with a skull as a centerpiece. Black diamonds set on each 5 roses. 9.5/10 condition. Long Chain.$1,550 -
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Distressed Leather Coat
Raf Simons
$2,555
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Distressed Leather Coat
$2,555Raf Simons AW02-03 Virginia Creeper Distressed Heavy Leather Coat. A crimson key light, a runway in the vastness of the ominous woods and a penchant fondness of varsity nostalgia would best describe the Virginia Creeper AW02 season. The eerie, towering figures with muted colours reflect Raf’s observation of the duality of nature. This collection is more so immersed not by the graphics but with pieces like the coat shown here. This heavy leather coat and similar variations were on the runway over multiple layers of outerwear, puffers, plastic raincoats and baggy trousers to emphasize the cast of the menacing and slouched cut out of the wearer. Heavily distressed leather throughout, with patched embellishments and reinforcements. Lined in cupro. Elastic waistband on back to cinch the fabric to the lower back side. Zip down middle with oversized placket. Made in limited quantities in comparison to the cotton variation.
9/10 condition. Unfortunately missing the belt but can be styled without it just fine.
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SS98 “A Fetish for Beauty” Light Wizzkid Jacket
Walter Van Beirendonck
$245
SS98 “A Fetish for Beauty” Light Wizzkid Jacket
W< SS98 "A Fetish for Beauty" Wizzkid Jacket. W<, short for "Wild and Lethal Trash", was one of Walter Van Beirendoinck's now defunct offsprings alongside Aestheticterrorists. Beirendonck never compromised his creative control throughout his legacy paving way for unadulterated displays of his work that are celebrated in museums around the wold today. SS98 was no exception. The show, or better described as a choreographed performance, involved over 100 people in a 4 part extravaganza lasting nearly 30 minutes. Taken place on a red square center stage in Paris, the first act consisted of 30 "wizzkids" with cowboy hats doing a honkytonk style choreographed dance. The Second, 30 "White Trash" performers on stilts with drapey white costumed enveloped the stage. The third, 30 "Black Beauties", with dark, eerie and sinister Manson looks took the stage. The fourth, 40 ballroom dancer from "outer space", with masks, dresses and distantly victorian poise with swaravoski embellishments finalized the show. The stage dims, times passes, lights pop back up and a flood of cast, crew and Walter himself spend the rest of the show in an improvised rave. Muave coloured jacket with embellishments on sleeves. "Wizzkid" written across the front chest 7/10 condition. Faded, some sun bleaching around collar.$245 -
FW09 “A Closed Feeling” Mouton Shearling Jacket
Number (N)ine
$1,500
FW09 “A Closed Feeling” Mouton Shearling Jacket
FW09 "A Closed Feeling" Mouton Shearling Jacket. Real fully lined trimmed luxurious shearling sheepskin, silk velvet, lace embellishments. Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita FW09 Silk Jacquard Blazer in Cream/Blue. FW09 was the magnus opus for Takahiro Miyashita as he exited N(N) -- what his fans thought was his permanent departure from his creative aspirations. The collection featured 18th and 19th century influences with intricate tailoring and masterful craftsmanship. One of the more costly collections (with jackets averaging $3000), Miyashita's FW09 creations featured layered pattern silk for lining, embossed floral designs and velvet appliques. 9/10 condition. Sz 4 Tall M-L$1,500 -
Artisanal Reconstructed Tee
Maison Margiela
$500
Artisanal Reconstructed Tee
Maison Margiela "010" artisanal reconstructed tee. Oversized tee composed of 4-5 repurposed tees to create an oversized silhouette with a hodgepodge of details. Dated around SS02-03 before the "clover" reconstructed tees of SS04 and much harder to find. Margiela is a pioneer of reconstruction in fashion, with the label's offerings strongly revolving around the concepts and narratives of reconstruction. MMM's reconstructed garments have a keen attention to detail in the placement and cut of the garment's repurposed fabrics resulting in cleaner, sharper and precise designs. Said designs distance themselves as far away from the crude and inexactness displayed from reconstructed garments by other designers. Despite Margiela's reconstructed garments, bags and accessories are decades old and yet, still inspires creatives and designers presently, the meticulous approach to MMM's designs render them easily distinguishable from the sea of copycats. JAR JAR BINKS 9/1o condition, tiny circular stain on collar. Size 2 but fits M-L$500 -
FW01 Artisanal Reconstructed Military Cargo Vest
Maison Margiela
$1,000
FW01 Artisanal Reconstructed Military Cargo Vest
Maison Martin Margiela FW01 Artisanal Reconstructed Military Vest. Margiela's eponymous line, "010" and "0", are artisanal garments which paved a basis for the foundations of Margiela's core designs. Reproductions and reinterpretations have been made over the years, even after Margiela's departure from his own label, but the original artisanal garments are hand sewn in low quantities by the Margiela team, at the atelier, with vintage or hand selected fabrics. Due to the nature of the artisanal line's creative process, each "010" or "0" item has mild variations. The artisanal men's "010" line has been in a long hiatus until very recently reintroduced by now creative director Galliano. Vest was made from military cargo pants, jackets and utility pockets rearranged and placed on top of each other and protruding from the sides. Pockets are lined in multiple materials with absent or replaced hardware. Each reconstructed pocket carries details which resemble the very nature of where the fabric originated. 8/10 condition. Sz M.$1,000 -
FW10 “Gleam” Mink Fur Bunny Cross Body Bag
Rick Owens
$1,620
FW10 “Gleam” Mink Fur Bunny Cross Body Bag
Rick Owens FW10 "Gleam" Mink Fur Bunny Crossbody Bag. An "Owenscorp" bag before the exotic-material label had a distinct tag separate from Rick Owens items. The Bunny bag is a cult staple with Rick Owens with multiple iterations of the mink fur bunny, including the reissued bunny pouch you see today, with nose, ears, tail and paw embellishments. This more practical iteration of the bunny bag was only released in select stores for FW10 Gleam and built on a playful reiteration of the FW08 mink fur bag. Contains a small 6"x 7" mink fur zip pouch large enough to hold daily items with room accompanied by a mini bunny charm and 18" drop leather strap. 7/10 condition. Bag has some loose strings, leather straps had a few minor tears in it which were rebonded.$1,620 -
SS97 Floral Rayon/Cotton Hawaiin
Yohji Yamamoto
$360
SS97 Floral Rayon/Cotton Hawaiin
Yohji Yamamoto SS97 Rayon/Cotton Hawaiin. Deep blue base with vibrant floral design used throughout the season. Linen/Rayon fabric is rather heavy, but soft and breathable for an easy to wear year round use. Oversized spread collar which emphasizes the top chest of the wearer. Yohji florals have a sharp and defining graphical fidelity to them typically applied with a fine sublimation technique which allows for detailed, vibrant prints. Standard chest and loose arms. 8/10 condition. Size M, fits a relaxed M.$360 -
Sample Knit “C” Crewneck
Calvin Klein 205w39nyc
$400
Sample Knit “C” Crewneck
Calvin Klein 205w39nyc by Raf Simons Sample F&F Knit Crewneck. Sample knit crewneck never made it to production and was handed out to models that walked for Calvin Klein in 2017. Collegiate "C" motif was applied throughout the designs of following 17/18 collections. Cream heavy knit wool. 9/10 condition. No size tag.$400 -
FW05 “History of My World” All Shadows Hoodie
Raf Simons
$2,400
FW05 “History of My World” All Shadows Hoodie
Raf Simons FW05 "History of My World" All Shadows Hoodie. Despite the runway being absent of the highly sought after graphics for this season, Simons looked to revisit his personal milestones in his past for the two part FW2005 collection. Raf's display to his connection to music is undoubtedly the primer to his most compelling garments. FW05 was one of the last displays of such meaning, departing from such endeavors and focusing more so on modernist, sleek cuts inspired by euro subcultures. Graphics throughout this season were labeled with cryptic lyrics from The Cure, graphics inspired by the 1982 film "Poltergeist", and even a few references to experimental musician John Cage. The hoodies, tees and sweaters were massive and overwhelming, patched with what looks like a collage of Raf's personal visual displays, with the help of peter de potter, of his inspirations and nostalgia. Just like the old days Caressing an old man And painting a lifeless face Just a piece of new meat in a clean room The soldiers close in under a yellow moon All shadows and deliverance Under a black flag A hundred years of blood Crimson 8/10 condition. Size 46, fits massive.$2,400 -
SS09 Gradient Stitch Confetti Belt
Raf Simons
$330
SS09 Gradient Stitch Confetti Belt
Raf Simons SS09 Gradient Stitch Confetti Belt. In SS09 Simons continued his shift towards redefining sartorial silhouettes with precise slim cuts and technical fabrics. With the few collections before the turn of the decade, Simons displayed his technical prowess on the runway with intricate weaves and material compositions similar to the gradient design shown here. Cotton belt is made up of hundreds of colorful stitches, resembling something like confetti, which gradually diminish towards the end of the belt. Incredibly detailed, vibrant belt. "RS" logo on the metal buckle. 9/10 condition. One Size$330 -
IM x Murakami “Flower of Joy” Tee
Issey Miyake
$300
IM x Murakami “Flower of Joy” Tee
$300Issey Miyake Tee with graphics by Takashi Murakami. From the Issey Miyake Mens collection released in ~SS1999-2000 entitled “Smoothed Edges.” Within this collection Issey and Takashi experimented with pre-shrunken silhouettes, giving the graphics a visibly worn texture. Takashi’s infamous character motifs, such as the “Flower of Joy,” serve as the focal point of this collaboration. This is one of the earliest Murakami collaborations with any designer or artist making these tees rather difficult to find.
8/10 condition. Fits a slim M -
Fw01 “Riot Riot Riot” Skirted Camo Bomber
Raf Simons
$8,350
Fw01 “Riot Riot Riot” Skirted Camo Bomber
Raf Simons Fw01 "Riot Riot Riot" Skirted Camo Bomber. As Raf's garments become more and more coveted, only circulating in the tucked away collector's marketplace, it becomes harder to document the pieces that actually hold historical and aesthetic significance as they become harder to come in hand. Held at an abandoned warehouse in Paris, fog machines spewing smoke, Aphex Twin blaring overhead was Raf's most influential and iconic runway: FW01 "Riot! Riot! Riot!", dedicated to isolated hero Richey Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers. Models were coded in black, grey, olive and muddy colours, completely covered in scarves, outerwear, baggy pants, oversized everything. This was a massive turn for Raf, as his previous collections consisted of sartorial, slim, finely cut and precisely designed garments which were influenced by upperclass youth. Undoubtedly influential to current day designers, but mostly ignored by the hoi polloi at its time. “At the flea market in Vienna, I saw youngsters from the Ukraine or Romania, who simply lay layer by layer and thus create their own volumes because of the cold,” Neue Zürcher Zeitung Raf captured the ethos of iconoclasm with this season. The runway was filled with large silhouettes of intense layering and wreaked of radicalism. Each look represented a slice of opposition, more specifically from the youth. This collection also happened to be shown a bit before the 9/11 attacks, but is believed to be more of a quiet observation of racial tensions and political turmoil in northern Europe at the time. Skirted bomber is actually a repurposed surplus military bomber with a detachable skirt made with thick double layered cotton. Faded and meant to look worn. First look that walked the catwalk. 8/10 condition. One Size, Fits S-XL.$8,350 -
FW09 Layered Silk Jacquard Blazer
Number (N)ine
$800
FW09 Layered Silk Jacquard Blazer
$800Number (N)ine FW09 Layered Silk Floral Jacquard Light Jacket. FW09 was the magnus opus for Takahiro Miyashita as he exited N(N) -- what his fans thought was his permanent departure from his creative aspirations. The collection featured 18th and 19th century influences with intricate tailoring and masterful craftsmanship. One of the more costly collections, Miyashita's FW09 creations featured layered pattern silk for lining, embossed floral designs and velvet appliques. This is the most detailed version of the jacket featuring an embossed floral design throughout the silk outer with the silk floral lining extending from the edges of the jacket.
Continuing the interview with Takahiro Miyashita, the focus shifts towards the stylist of Number (N)ine: Hirishi Noguchi. Long term N(N) stylist chimed in on Miyashita's outlook with the brand stating that "Miyashita wasn't partial to the brand since 2007". This occurred after his 2006 "Axl Rose" collection which Miyashita debuted as a "joke", but the audience's reaction was too stern for the designer, leaving him disappointed. He was expecting Miyashita to step down from Number (N)ine since fall of last year so it didn't come to a surprise when the announcement came 08 of January. Noguchi then knew that the following collections were purely out of the designer's creative aspirations with little interest in monetary return. The interview closed with Noguchi stating that he sat back, understood the path that Miyashita was taking and simply "watched him run".
New with tags. Has the maxfield tag still attached for "$3800". Size 0 fits xs.
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FW03 “Paper Doll” Reconstructed Military Cargo Pants
Undercover/Jun Takahashi
$1
FW03 “Paper Doll” Reconstructed Military Cargo Pants
Undercover FW03 "Paperdoll" Reconstructed Military Cargos. Paperdoll is the most revisited concept in the undercover line but nothing beats the robust and thick fabric of the original collection. Reconstructed from military garments, these paperdoll pants sport multiple pockets, cargos and excess fabric that hang for effect. Graphic and stitching embellishments on back. 8/10 condition. Sz L fits 32.$1 -
FW08 Oiled Cargos
Undercover/Jun Takahashi
$1
FW08 Oiled Cargos
Undercover FW08 Oiled Cargos. Belted waist, massive pockets and fully waxed/oiled outer. UC branding on one pocket. Flannel inner thigh lining with zipper embellishment. These cargos are highly sought after but fit incredibly small making large sizes rather coveted. 9/10 condition. Sz 4.$1 -
SS03 “Consumed” Penelope Tree Shark Hoodie
Raf Simons
$1
SS03 “Consumed” Penelope Tree Shark Hoodie
"There are three reasons to come to Paris: Hedi Slimane of Dior, Tom Ford of Yves Saint Laurent and Helmut Lang. Actually, there is a fourth -- Raf Simons, who in a parking garage on Sunday night -- on a platform made of crushed soda cans -- superbly articulated how contemporary culture has become a thoughtless Pac-Man, gobbling up products as well as references. It's rare for a designer to make a political statement in fashion and still offer wearable clothes" -- Cathy Horyn 2002 Raf Simons SS03 "Consumed" Penelope Tree Shark Hoodie in blue over black. SS03 "Consumed" is Raf's quiet observation of consumerism, or to be "consumed" by consumerism -- Its effects on youth; Their impartial interaction with such commercial entities and the molding of adolescent identities rooting from the collective indifference towards the squandering influence of commercial identities. This is the iconic and highly sought after hooded sweatshirt featuring Penelope Tree, from Truman Capote's Black & White ball, and Steven Spielberg's mechanical shark from Jaws in the backdrop, with "Diamond Co-Opted" written underneath the kangaroo pocket. The Penelope Tree print featured here on the hoodie derives from a picture which served as a pivotal point in fashion, youth culture and high society America. The original black and white picture has beanpole figured Tree staring dauntingly out in the distance from amongst a group of middle age socialites. This grabbed the attention of prominent figures of fashion and despite strong opposition from Penelope's father, as she was 16, Penelope Tree became the quintessential swinging sixties icon which galvanized female youth culture and movements at the time. Furthermore, inspired a generation of artists and designers to look at youth culture for inspiration and solidified the Youthquake movement. As for Raf Simons, and this is purely out of speculation, Penelope Tree holds a special place of interest as his source of inspiration will be and has been the youth.$1 -
“JPG” Utility Bondage Pants
Jean Paul Gaultier
$500
“JPG” Utility Bondage Pants
"JPG" by Jean Paul Gaultier Utility Bondage Pants in black/grey. Jean Paul Gaultier may need some reintroduction as much of his work seems to be overlooked by modern men's fashion enthusiasts despite his massive contribution to men's & unisex fashion. Gaultier has zero formal training or schooling in tailoring but apprenticed under his grandmother which led him to be Pierre Cardin's assistant in the 70's, then soon after released his solo collection in '76 captivating the voice of what French critics call the "Enfant Terrible" movement. JPG is a pioneer, along with Westwood, of high fashion appropriating youth street culture and garments on the catwalk. 1985, at the peak of Gaultier's reign, came the signature man-skirts and sailor pants. Models were typically younger or older than conventional models, sometimes riddled with tattoos or body modifications. Some models were rather androgynous which displayed JPG's unisex garments fittingly, a catalyst to the JPG by Gaultier unisex line in the 90's. Finally, in recent years and his final project outside of his own label is receiving the baton from Margiela at Hermes, heading the house from 03-10. Buckled multi material black pants with suspended pockets. Multiple utility cargo pockets. Adjustable waist buckle and drawstring. Ankle Zips. 8/10 condition but missing the back buckle as it was a walking constraint to the wearer. Fits a W32$500 -
AW05 “History of My World” Peter De Potter Hoodie
Raf Simons
$1,500
AW05 “History of My World” Peter De Potter Hoodie
Raf Simons AW05 "History of My World" Hoodie with Peter De Potter graphic. Raf's relationship with Peter de Potter is the foundation for the label's well acclaimed cryptic graphical works. Both graduating from The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, and originally a supposed one time collaboration for 2000-2001, the two worked together under the guidance of head of fashion Walter Van Brenondoink (a strong advocate of interdisciplinary work) with photographer Willy Vanderpere and stylist Oliver Rizzio to create the book "Isolated Heroes", the catalyst to Raf's prime years. Raf Simons later borrowed photographs from said book in a recent collection titled "Isolated Heroes". Crafted poems, graphics, collages which abruptly collided with Raf's relationship with music or youth and were displayed in a vague, enigmatic medium was spearheaded by Peter de Potter and continued 9 years after Isolated Heroes. Due to the nature of the graphics, the words or prints on Raf's clothing is a melting pot of musical and personal references which require acute dissection. Seems though, there's something -real- which emanates past all those layers that make some gravitate towards Raf/Peter's work. 9/10 condition. Size 54, very rare size, fits big, XL-XXL.$1,500
