N. Hoolywood - S/S 2008 - After Sputnik

[djrajio]

In my opinion, the best spring/summer 2008 collection out of Tokyo. Daisuke Obana hit all the trends for men for the spring/summer right on the nose: The use of soft/pastel colors alongside bold colors, the neo-futurism/retro-futurism trend ala Raf Simons, Burberry, et. al., the use of techno fabrics/nylons & technical garments, and the love affair w/ Americana mid-1950s and 1960s, especially the nerdy-engineer. Plus the biggest trend, BIG technical backpacks in bold colors. This collection was my favorite.

[djrajio]

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[artificialsky]

How do you suggest incorporating gothninja pieces into this look Rajio.

[herpsky]

I'm not a big fan of their runway stuff this season. I've always liked their basics (like that grey hoodie) and the compile line.

Their collection / runway pieces are like impossible to find for some reason.

Their stock gets killed super fast.

[herpsky]

I saw a fashion magazine at book 1st.

It was really interesting b/c it had snaps of the people who attended the tokyo collection runway shows.

The JLS and N. Hooly pics were really good. My style inspiration...

Also, the recent WWD issue on Obana was A+.

You heard about the Hankyu Men's-Kan Quadrophenia, right?

4 way collabo between N. Hooly, UC, HG, and NN.

HYPE MACHINE

[djrajio]

Yeah, I read that article. Did you see the Diet Butcher Slim Skin collection? Its a total reversal from their prior stuff but amazing. I loved the morocaan themed looks. I think the best collections out of Tokyo this year were JLS (as you stated), N. Hoolywood, and Diet Butcher Slim Skin. Didn't hear about the 4-way collab, but I figure it'll just be some basics w/ all the designers logos plastered on them...

[herpsky]

LOL

the feb issue of mens nonno and huge has pixxx of the limited collabo itemz.

PAGING ALL THE RESELLERS IN HONG KONG

COP COP COP

[herpsky]

the magazine was called FASHION NEWS

[Servo2000]

Crazy shit. I should scan my work from RISD last summer in the fashion program, it's remarkably similiar to a lot of this. Nearly identical in a couple of places, although nowhere close in others, obviously. I was working on a collection based on space-flight and russian suprematism, so the colors and forms here seem to be going in a similiar direction.

Needless to say, I like it.

[big at lc]

Hmm, I'm actually really liking this a lot. My fav pieces are probs the very first suit, love the color and the cut of it, very well done, the orange blazer, silver hats, blue moto jacket, lots of the pants (cut again is very good) and lots of the ties/accessories. Anywhere sold in the US? Or will I need a proxy...

[herpsky]

It's highly unlikely that a proxy can get you any of the items above.

First of all, most of their good stuff (including the basics e.g. Levi's NH517, Lee x NH jackets and pants) is flagship exclusive. Unless you know exactly what you want, you wouldn't be able to get it.

Also, their stock rotates quickly. A huge heap of denim you find today can be gone the next day. I remember seeing N. Hooly Dunk Hi's but they were all gone the next day.

The runway pieces sell out instantly. Your best bet is yahoo auction.

[herpsky]

They don't have launch dates.

The items just "trickle" in.

Tees usually have release dates. i recall that the compile line suit had an approximate release date but it got delayed and fucked everyone over.

[evisu 2000]

too dope.

i like the collection. actually when i first saw it a lot of it reminded me of hedi's ysl collection from spring 2000.

[Servo2000]

On a side note: I would wear literally just about all of this.

It's highly unlikely that a proxy can get you any of the items above.

So no technical backpacks, then? Are there actually any images of them, or am I just missing their pictures here? More or less than a Raf Simons one?

[herpsky]

ask rajio

i gotz no pixxx

[chrisj]

wow really liking this a lot. any photos of the bags?

[tweeds]

enjoyed what N.Hoolywood pieces from the past season i managed to see in stores while in hongkong a month or so ago. the new stuff looks very strong, i really like the fit of their shirts and jackets. slightly dweeby but carrying a great deal of personality.

[chronoaug]

I like it. I kinda want to become a computer tech just so i can buy a few of the outfits. I like some of the suits, sweaters, and slacks. What are prices like?

[jeepster]

Crazy shit. I should scan my work from RISD last summer in the fashion program, it's remarkably similiar to a lot of this. Nearly identical in a couple of places, although nowhere close in others, obviously. I was working on a collection based on space-flight and russian suprematism, so the colors and forms here seem to be going in a similiar direction.

Needless to say, I like it.

servo2000, reading minds of the fashion world since feb 2006.

haha, i keed i keed

i like it.

the suits are great

anyone know the sizing on them? i know lad musician is usually tiny, but you never know, lines are always expanding.

[herpsky]

i found out that lad makes jackets in sz. 48. 46 fits me though. it's just that they choose not to make big sizes. i dont think they are necessarily cut slim.

i derailed.

i don't know about the suit sizing but the range of sizes available is quite impressive.

for denim, the smallest is like a 25 or 26 and they run up to 33 or 34 in 1 inch interval. same thing applies to their hoodies and basics.

btw, i just found the backpack from the upcoming season in the feb. issue of HUGE.

it's 71600 yen. that's ridiculous. at least it's not as expensive as an undercover one

[djrajio]

So no technical backpacks, then? Are there actually any images of them, or am I just missing their pictures here? More or less than a Raf Simons one?

[mellowbonsai]

hah, the collection is an amusing (perhaps unconscious) reflection of america's and japan's reciprocated fascination with the other's pop culture

[5-4=Unity]

Some of it seems to remind me a bit of,

[l3ootlegs]

glad someone pull this out..

very nice, but as herp said..i like their basic stuff too...i don't see much runway stuff out for sale online....damn

[herpsky]

buying clothes online is lame

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

I appreciate a few of these pieces quite a bit, but from what I've seen via what Herps posted, HUGE, and their web archive, what's most impressive about the brand is the progression from line to line, and the lack of needless repetition.

I'd love to have a look around their store, or see BIG get a couple pieces in...

[coalessence]

can't say that i know much about the brand... but this line has some nice stuff...

im not sure about it as a whole but i love some things