Just last week, these jackets were sold out. I’d actually started some typically meandering and next to useless copy about them, then noticed Union only had a small left in stock. So I stopped writing and had a bag of Nik-Naks. And that was that.… Read More
I love shit that looks like I made it, as long as I didn’t actually make it. I mean, I could sew some bits of camo onto an old army jacket with coloured wool. I could definitely, physically, do that. But it wouldn’t look the… Read More
So here’s another rejig, rebuild, reconstruct of some army kit. This time it’s shirts turned into a sort of coat/gown thing. It’s familiar terrain for fans of Needles Rebuild, but this piece is by the (equally Japanese) brand Hurray Hurray and forms part of their… Read More
I make no apologies for posting yet another green thing. I like army fatigue style stuff. Soldiery olives and drabs offer an urban dwelling coward like me an air of militaristic danger. A bit of unhinged Travis Bickle. A dribble of apocalyptic Martin Sheen. You’ll… Read More
“Simple“, people say. “Keep it simple.” Millions of people with absolutely no schooling, experience or credibility concerning design, regurgitate this ‘advice’ every day. When faced with any and all issues concerning design – interiors, exteriors, furniture, art, typography, fashion – “keep it simple, that’s what… Read More
I never just ‘try stuff on’. People do that though right? They go to a store, try some stuff on, then put it back and leave. What the fuck is that about? If I’m at the trying on stage, ultimately, I’m leaving with some shit.… Read More
