Blue in Green: New Website

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—01. Fullcount & Co. 15.5oz Denim Jacket.
—02. Warehouse Loopwheel Organic Cotton Zip Cardigan.

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One of New York’s preeminent select shops, Blue in Green, is poised to launch a new website, with the updated design currently being beta-tested. The layout is familiar and easy to shop, similar to their sister site for The Real McCoy’s NYC, which always allows the product to take centre stage. Head on over and check out the wide range of premium denim and hard to find clothing on this fresh, functional platform.

—Blue in Green

J.B. Blunk: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture

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5118 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
November 14, 2015 – January 23, 2016

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In November of last year, Gerard O’Brien, owner of the astonishingly good Reform Gallery in Los Angeles, opened his new space, The Landing, with an exhibition of work by the late American artist J.B. Blunk. Known for his immense redwood sculptures, Blunk’s list of influences is as impressive as his chainsaw carvings, having studied pottery with Laura Andreson at UCLA, and Rosanjin Kitaoji and Toyo Kaneshige in Japan. His lesser-seen paintings and drawings, also featured in this show, evoke a similar simplicity and connection to nature. The exhibition closes on January 23rd, leaving just over two weeks to take in the work of an under-appreciated West Coast legend.

—The Landing

Niuhans: Natural Discourse

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—01. Ola Rindal for Niuhans, 2014.

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Niuhans, the somewhat mysterious Tokyo-based clothier, has been producing beautifully refined everyday items since 2010. As one of the label's few North American stockists, Neighbour recently sat down with designer Daisuke Hamada to discuss the origins and philosophies behind the brand for their latest online feature.

—Neighbour
—Niuhans

Y-3 Kohna

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—01. Neoprene upper.

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Among the early deliveries at Très Bien are these trainers by Y-3. Made from a mix of neoprene and leather, the Kohna model feels reminiscent of Reebok's Instapump Fury – a shoe that has a lot of potential. Y-3's version, however, comes in all black and feels a bit more polished overall.

—Available from Très Bien

Many of Them: Vol. IV

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—01. A Magazine – Expedición.

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The latest edition from Many of Them is now available through the publication's website. Each volume is filled with beautiful, dreamy editorials featuring the best collections in the world, complimented by written articles and short stories.

—Many of Them

At Home with Gordon Smith

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—01. Music by JIIN.

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I recently had the privilege of visiting Gordon Smith to direct a short film about the legendary artist, captured by Fahim Kassam. At 96 years young, Gordon's passion for art and design is contagious, and a pleasure to be around. His home in West Vancouver was designed by one of his closest friends, Arthur Erickson. The space is a modest maze of vaulted ceilings and glass corridors with views of the Pacific ocean, filled with vintage mid-century furniture and an impressive collection of art and objects.

—Nowness

Dries Van Noten SS16 Arrivals

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—01. Hyga Eye Print Tee.
—02. Vrazer Leopard Lined Jacket.

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End has just received their first delivery from Dries Van Noten to kickoff the new season. Light jackets, T-shirts and accessories make up most of the selection, with a variety of leopard print applications standing out. The Marilyn Monroe and Eye print tees, at the core of the Belgian brand's Spring-Summer '16 collection, are especially strong.

—Available from End

Alpha Industries NASA MA-1 Jacket

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—01. Replica Blue.

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Alpha Industries are the standard when it comes to flight jackets, with enough history and collaborations to back up any dispute. While projects with the likes of Supreme and Stüssy often receive the headlines, this special edition NASA version of their classic MA-1 should not be overlooked.

—Available from Alpha Industries