VISVIM S/S 06 Catalog

[englandmj7]

I know some of this stuff has already been posted but here is some other shit. When you read this 80 page catalog/philosophical dissertation (which is all in English and surprisingly gramatically perfect) you cannot help but appreciate the things Visvim is doing; despite all the haters these guys are fucking amazing. For instance, Mr. Nakamura has received permission to use West Indian Sea Island Cotton, which used to be reserved for the British Royal Family in his designs, and has been making alot of nice shirts, etc. Not to mention the unbelievable amount of research that FIL does in making sure Native-American designs/patterns are 100% authentic. And regarding the infamouse Backpacks that half the idiots on here say is a "Jansport" there is about 3 paragraphs explaining why it is of superior quality; the detail on these things is amazing. Anyhoot: hate on...

Chukkas

Polkadot Polke

Waterproof Christo

Hockney

7 Hole x Mastermind Japan

Kiefer Hi x Mastermind Japan

There is a ton of clothing/accessories also, but those are some of the highlights.

Edited by englandmj7 on Mar 21, 2006 at 06:32 PM

[hahnstch]

more more more!!!

you know they want to see the zahra slipons, the black fluxus (01, 05 and gasp.. 07), the 6 nation tee, the upland pocket tee, the new beads tee. and how about the doll, candles and pillow/cushion? hahahahaha

[emmel is here]

nice, wher'd you pick one up?

[englandmj7]

^^ This really nice dude at Chapter in Osaka gave it to me for free which was cool cause they didn't have anymore of them at the Chapters in Tokyo, so I wouldn't know where else to buy one. All I know is that some sucker on e-bay would probably pay a pretty little penny for one because I have never even seen them before........

hahnstch -

heh heh, you got the book too? I will try to add some more later if the thread isn't derailed by haters, there certainly is alot of beautiful stuff coming out. I met Hiroki N. at FIL during my trip to Japan this past week, he is an awesome guy, I wish him all the best.

Edited by englandmj7 on Mar 21, 2006 at 06:50 PM

[neawts]

Classy. Visvim knows what it's doing.

[Roland]

Quote: Classy. Visvim knows what it's doing. --- Original message by neawts on Mar 21, 2006 06:49 PM

If Visvim knew what it was doing, it wouldn't be such a pain in the ass for me to get their stuff.

PS - Their naming of shoes after famous artists is dumb. Is that supposed to give the product an air of exclusivity?

Edited by Roland on Mar 21, 2006 at 07:36 PM

[yuljo]

Too bad Nomad won't be getting the clothing/accessories from Visvim until F/W 2006, it looks really nice.

If I ever get enough spare change for backpack/elk wallet I will definately buy one.

[minya]

That's some impressive presentation.

[mspark]

Feelin the chukkas. Who stocks then in NYC?

[hahnstch]

FBT and 7 hole are not artists name

mspark : cross your fingers that union orders that particular model. otherwise, you can try your luck by emailing slamjam or grandism.

englandmj7 : let's just say i have a chance to peek at the "lookbook" a while back

[mspark]

very good....thx hahnstch. Ill have to check back with Union more often.

Speaking of Union, they had the new BBC shit. It seems to get worse and worse. The jeans with the fucking fox across the crotch????

Sorry for the rant.....no derailment intended.

[DJ_Flame]

Nice shit. FBTs for casual boots and Kiefers as my beater sneaks just became high on my list.

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[englandmj7]

I love FBTs but am not feeling the Shamans....a little too much. The Kiefer x Masterminds are sick as shit though, definitely picking up. I wonder how the Canoe Moc boots will look in person. Oh, and a quick update for anyone who will be in Tokyo:

I went yesterday and FIL had FBT Shamans, 3 colors of the lightweight goretex M65s, alot of thermals/underwear/socks, the lightweight raincoat, sea island cotton tees, the red beaded tees, and the navajo ribbon tees.........

Also forgot to include these; entirely new shoe design: Canoe Moc Highs

Edited by englandmj7 on Mar 21, 2006 at 09:49 PM

[Proletariat]

dig the layout of the book. hate the skull and crossbones. that shit is as played out as ninjas and robots.

http://www.arevolt.com

[englandmj7]

^^ Yeah, but its the Mastermind logo so what can you do?

[Olli Twist]

FBT = Fun Boy Three > a group of artists . The catalogue is produced very well but the product shots are horrific. They don't do the pieces any justice. But then maybe they don't want to show all the details to keep fakes from being produced that easily. It appears as if the shoes are getting less important (a Vans Slip-On and a Canoe shoe as the only new styles?) and the clothing being the focus now. Only that the distribution hasn't noticed that yet. None of the stores I contacted will be getting any...

Too many people talk too much about too many things they know too little about.

[emmel is here]

it sounds like the clothing is going to be quality...anyone seen in person?

[boystory]

Quote:

Quote: Classy. Visvim knows what it's doing. --- Original message by neawts on Mar 21, 2006 06:49 PM

If Visvim knew what it was doing, it wouldn't be such a pain in the ass for me to get their stuff.

PS - Their naming of shoes after famous artists is dumb. Is that supposed to give the product an air of exclusivity?

Edited by Roland on Mar 21, 2006 at 07:36 PM

--- Original message by Roland on Mar 21, 2006 07:30 PM

why do you want their stuff if you're so 'over it'?

naming their shoes after artists is probably them saying 'hey, we should name our shoes after artists'.

[teejayess]

The FBT is modelled on a Native American mocassin that Terry Hall often wore when he was a member of Fun Boy Three.

Hockney is well known for wearing deck shoes.

Edited by teejayess on Mar 22, 2006 at 04:54 AM

[mlproject]

that tote bag looks like some vera bradley stuff moms are all over.

if anyone has another copy of that catalog, let me know if you'd trade/sell it.

[Icicle Cubicle]

^these will be mine. oh yes.....they will indeed. *gargamel laugh*

...or skeletor

....or cobra commander. choose one.

By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

[Roland]

Quote:

Quote:

Quote: Classy. Visvim knows what it's doing. --- Original message by neawts on Mar 21, 2006 06:49 PM

If Visvim knew what it was doing, it wouldn't be such a pain in the ass for me to get their stuff.

PS - Their naming of shoes after famous artists is dumb. Is that supposed to give the product an air of exclusivity?

Edited by Roland on Mar 21, 2006 at 07:36 PM

--- Original message by Roland on Mar 21, 2006 07:30 PM

why do you want their stuff if you're so 'over it'?

naming their shoes after artists is probably them saying 'hey, we should name our shoes after artists'.

--- Original message by boystory on Mar 22, 2006 12:55 AM

I want their shoes beacuse I like how they look. I don't care what they're called.

Anyway, inserting artistic lineages into products annoys me. It would be different if Hockney wore a specific model of Visvims for 25 years, so they named it after him. Naming the shoes after artists only subtracts from the overall creativeness of this line.

[xcoldricex]

i took some pictures from milk magazine that shows some of the other stuff but i can't upload them cause i can't get on the net with my laptop.

anyways i ended up getting the hypatex backpack and its very far from being a jansport. i like the fact that it doesn't look super fancy- but when you actually touch everything it exudes quality. i love it because i can walk around all day with heavy shit in it and it doesn't hurt my back, its very comfortable, and is never saggy because of the support built into the pack- you're not going to find this unless you get a backpacker bag probably and those are usually ugly as hell. i do however have a gripe with it. the laptop pouch in the laptop compartment doesn't fit larger notebooks- because the bag tapers towards the top, the top of the laptop pouch is too small to fit my 14" thinkpad with a extended battery (not sure if it would fit or not without the extended battery) but you still can fit it in the compartment with a laptop sleeve so the compartment still serves its purpose- albiet not as intended.

i've only used it for a week so far, but i love it and don't regret it (yet). the elk leather bottom is actually very sturdy but we'll see how it holds up in the long run.

anyway- just wanted to give some input since that's what i was looking for a month ago trying to decide whether or not to buy the bag.

[MyMindSpray]

the hockneys and cristos are bonkers...

i had the pleasure of seeing last season's catalogue, and yes, they most def put careful thought in everything they do...

the packs are always insane!!...hoping nomad brings a couple in....

[dunkin deeznuts]

visvim is doing it right

I need these canoe mocs

and I heard they are making larger sizes, or at least more 11s!!

hans..me and u gotta talk....

www.wellbred.org

Edited by dunkin deeznuts on Mar 22, 2006 at 10:43 AM

[hahnstch]

hit me up on email george, or i'll try to go online on AIM later

[bish]

I've got three Visvim packs, one from each of the last three seasons. The quality gets worse each season, but the price gets higher. Still the best backpacks I own though, but if they add another 40quid on the UK price again I might have to leave it this year.

[meditation]

did the dissertation explain why everything they do is a spin of an existing product?

The important thing before I report in... my position.

[englandmj7]

^^ Actually sir, yes it does. It thoroughly explains how there is not really such a thing as an entirely new product since everything in some way draws from something else; It then goes on to speak about striving for perfection through taking existing products and seeking to make them better. I can't tell if your comment is a subtle attack at the brand or a genuine question, but if you have owned any Visvim products, then you would understand that when they use an existing type of product and make it for themselves, they really do make it infinitely better........

[meditation]

where can i get a copy

The important thing before I report in... my position.