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Motorola x Oakley Razrwire: A blend of technology and fashion.

At this point in the 2000s, Oakley and Motorola were at the top of their perspective games. Motorola had very popular phones like the Razr and the Slvr while Oakley was pushing boundaries with their Thump sunglasses with integrated headphones. The two brands announced the Razrwire collaboration in 2006 which featured a sleek pair of Oakley sunglasses with a built in Bluetooth headset by Motorola, very high tech for the time!! Featured here is the original commercial and print ad for the glasses!

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Dazed Magazine’s F/W 2001 Menswear Preview.

I’ve talked about the transitionary menswear period of the early 00s many times before but this editorial is yet another great example. Featuring a wide variety of designers, models wear looks from Carol Christian Poell, Prada, Raf Simons, Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane, Ruffo Research, Gucci by Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs, and more.

Photos: Horst Diekgerdes Styling: Alister Mackie

Scans from Dazed May 2001.

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Rare Stüssy ads from Asayan Magazine 1997.

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The first adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto ad campaigns.

It’s a bit hard to tell for sure but from my research this is ALL the original ads from the Y-3 first campaigns. Some great pieces highlighted in these ads; sneakers, three stripe denim, high tech sportswear, and all over prints. Slide 1-4 show A/W ’04 while 5-8 show S/S ’05.The models are seen here flying through the air showing off the clothing’s freedom and flexibility with movement.

Scans from various magazines 2004-05.

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Digging through some issues of The Source to find this crazy early Echo Unlimited ad featuring the Cella Dwella’s.

Scans from The Source September 1994.

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“At Home” by Tim Walker.

Models Jasmine Guinness and Zeta Lloyd playfully pose in, “at home”, in the Dublin countryside wearing pieces from Prada, Dirk Bikkembergs, Cavalli, Valentino, Costume National and more. It was this style of fantastical fairy tale inspired photos that became a signature look for Walker in his fashion editorials.

Scans from Vogue Italia May 2001.

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Ralph Lauren’s Gamechanger: Polo Sport

Introduced in 1992, Polo Sport revolutionized the intersection of fashion and athletic wear. Inspired by the growing popularity of sports-inspired attire, Ralph Lauren envisioned a collection that seamlessly blended style with functionality. The Polo Sport line embodied the spirit of athleticism, catering to individuals seeking both performance and fashion in their apparel choices.

From its inception, Polo Sport embraced innovation, incorporating cutting-edge fabrics and technologies to enhance performance. The line offered a wide range of sportswear essentials, including polo shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, and accessories, all bearing the iconic Polo Ralph Lauren logo. The bold use of colors and dynamic designs reflected the energy and dynamism of sports culture, appealing to a diverse audience of athletes and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Scans from GQ November 1992!

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The infamous John Malkovich photographed by Peter Lindbergh for Prada.

Scans from GQ September 1995.

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Comme Des Garçons “Almost Exactly” editorial by Nick Knight.

“Rei Kawakubo’s Autumn/Winter (2004) collection is inspired by “the power of witches. The original witches were benevolent,” she says, “but because people didn’t understand them, they bullied them.”

“When we first talked,“ explains photographer Nick Knight, of this his first major collaboration with the designer, “it was about fear and the fact that people feared witches because they had a force that they didn’t understand. When you first see these pictures, you don’t really see the people wearing the clothes but, hopefully, there is a presence and power behind them.” Working with three models and then “hacking up their faces - morphing is far too gentle a word for it,” according to Knight, “the idea was to make someone look very strong and then push them back.”

“We met just once before the project and I told him to concentrate on the details”, Kawakubo says for her part. “For me what was so interesting about this collaboration was to see, after I had already been through the hard and painful process of creating the clothes, how Nick Knight transformed fashion into painting. I never imagined such an exquisite interpretation of my work.”

Excerpt and scans from AnOther Magazine A/W 2004.

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“Beat Street” sportswear editorial.

The late 90s to early 2000s was a transformative time period for the world of sportswear and high end designers. Collaborations between designers like Jil Sander or Mihara Yasuhiro with Puma paved the way for Yohji and Adidas’ collaboration and later Y-3 line. For this “Beat Street” editorial, brands like Stüssy, Nike, and Umbro give us a look at this fresh take of sportswear reimagined in the lens of fashion.

Scans from Dazed Magazine February 2004.

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Master of Invention: Martin Margiela.

Everything Margiela seems to be the talk of the town again recently so when I stumbled across this “Master Of Invention” editorial I had to share. Featuring five female artists; Alexis Marguerite Teplin, Goshka Macuga, Gillian Wearing, and Jane & Louise Wilson, this editorial highlights infamous pieces from Margiela’s extensive archive. Significant items include white painted tabis from A/W 2004, leather sheepskin jacket from A/W 1989, the stockman coat from A/W 1997, and the glove top from S/S 2001, what is your favorite Margiela piece?

Photos: William Selden Styling: Cathy Edwards Hair: Tomo Jidai MUA: Ayami & James O’Riley

Scans from Dazed March 2006.

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Rare images of a 24 year old Keith Hufnagel skating the streets of NYC featured in Transworld Skateboarding July 1998!

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Designer Masquerade.

For its second issue, AnOther Magazine commissioned some of the hottest fashion designers to create masks on the theme of split personality. Each of these creations is unique in its own way which highlights the differences in choices made by each designer when tasked with the same prompt. Scans from AnOther Magazine S/S 2002.

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Mid 90s Russian Adidas Advertisement.

I always love going through different international publications to see how the advertising is similar or different based on location. The track suit, specifically from Adidas, is a fashion statement synonymous with the young, underground, Russian rave scene. Птюч (Ptyuch), which this ad is featured in, was a Russian underground club and pop culture publication started in 1994. I love the sort of ‘night on the town’ feeling of these images.

Scans from Ptyuch 1996 #12.

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CUTiE Boutique Brand Selections.

When looking back at the 90s Japanese Fashion Magazine era, CUTiE definitely has to be in the top 5 best. The magazine focused primarily on niche or local designers rather than big names popular in the West. In this issue, CUTiE shows us a selection of their favorites which include cult favorites like Milk & Milkboy, Hysteric Glamour, Christopher Nemeth, Perv, & Pied Piper.

Scans from CUTiE August 1994.

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Early Supreme Advertisements.

Supreme was initially in 1994 by James Jebbia as a hub for skateboarders in New York City. Before releasing their own clothing, Supreme started its days as a retailer carrying the latest products from brands like Zoo York, Alien Workshop, Shorties, Fuct, and more. It was around this time in 1994 that Supreme officially released their infamous “classic logo” and “box logo” which is of course inspired by artwork by Barbara Krueger. Their first print ad in Thrasher, the Warhol, Campbell’s soup reference, has to be my favorite though.

Scans from Thrasher 1994-95.

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The Man Who’s Changing Clothes: Designer Issey Miyake makes fashion for tomorrow.

Loving these classic 80s Issey looks and photographs from this feature in Time Magazine. Miyake’s F/W ‘85 collection includes some funky patterns and awesome oversized tailored pieces, my favorite looks however have to be the tie dye looking pieces in red, white, blue, & black. Smash that like button for baby Issey on the final slide.

Scans from Time Magazine October 1985.