Loved for decades, the adidas Gazelle shoes stay classic. Here they're reimagined through the viewpoint of Y-3, bringing a rich, uniform look to the soft suede that extends from the upper all the way to the tooling. The inside is lined with leather and suede, and Yohji Yamamoto's signature delivers the final sign off details.
Specifications - Suede upper and rubber outsole. Made in China.
We live in a time of immense change and hyper-sensitivity, with an acute awareness of how much everything we design, make and produce will resonate now and in the future. We have dedicated the Ark Journal VOL VI to the bright minds and talents who have captivated and inspired us in a time of flux and we take our lead from thoughtful designers, artists, architects, and curators with strong views and priorities.
We draw special attention to creators, and their different perspectives on craftsmanship and making. We believe that the revival of craft and the placing of a higher value on the act of making will be important in the future.
In recent years, the beauty industry has shifted the conversation towards individual expression like never before. While people, and women in particular, have historically faced pressure to conform to rigid ideals set by society, nowadays brands and consumers are embracing uniqueness and celebrating identity. Creating a platform for conversation and deconstructing taboos in the process, The New Beauty captures an essential moment of transformation in the business of beauty by exploring the industry from historical, scientific, and journalistic perspectives.
From using makeup as a means to challenge gender, to the link between hairstyling and community-building, or rituals as a form of self-care, The New Beauty is positioned to appeal to anyone with an interest in feeling well in their own skin.
Specifications - Format: Hardback. 21 × 26 cm. Full color. 256 pages.
Transistor radio hewn of sandalwood radiates ragas in the Bandra heat. Hot copper tubes warm the soft wood releasing blooms of musk, cream, peach, ambrette, coco, cedar distillates.
Top: Radiant Wood, Copper, Cedar
Middle: Sandalwood, Radiant Iris, Boronia
Base: Balsam Fir Absolute, Coconut Musc, Ambergris
Timex's iconic 1960s Marlin® case gets an aesthetic refresh. Ticking inside is a tried and true 21 jewel automatic movement, creating a contemporary timepiece that honors our watchmaking history. Powered by your motion as you wear the watch, the movement can store a maximum 40 hours of energy. If motionless longer than 40 hours, wind the watch using the crown until you feel resistance, set it and place the watch back on your wrist where every motion will provide energy for the movement. True to their original Marlin® design, the stainless steel case and silver-tone dial are complemented by a classic brown leather strap, featuring leather from the S.B. Foot Tanning Company, and its iconic domed acrylic crystal.
Specifications - Case: Stainless Steel 40mm. Mechanical automatic wind. Water resistant to 30 meters. Case height: 13mm. Strap and lug width: 20mm.
With the sound of the waves crashing against the coastline and the beautifully salty air that dominates the climate, the sea has a majestic and relaxing hold on the mind. This lifestyle of respite also transcends into local architecture and interior design. Life’s A Beach takes readers into beach homes around the world, from the coasts of Australia to the shores of Brazil to the remote islands of the Aegean Sea.
Explore the many ways to decorate a cozy home by the sea, including handmade touches, natural materials, and elegant interiors each imbuing a sense of well-being. From humble little beach cottages to extraordinary modern bungalows, these spaces are designed for rest and relaxation, and for enjoying the beachy surrounds.
Specifications - Format: Hardback. 22.5 × 29 cm. Full color. 304 pages.
I pass through almond trees filtering the morning sun. In the dew ladened grass stretched out before me, as if in a dream, a multitude of wild flowers are in simultaneous bloom ...
Specifiications - Notes: Green Almond, Mint Leaves, Hyazinth, Bluebells, Rose, Linden Blossom, White Musc. Eau de Parfum. 100ml.
A decade ago, the very first issue of Kinfolk made its way into print. To celebrate this milestone—the tenth anniversary—they’ve refreshed the design of the magazine and aptly turned their gaze toward one of life’s deepest and most searching subjects: the future.
Specifications - 192 pages, offset-printed and perfect bound, full color on uncoated and coated paper. Printed in the United Kingdom.