Siv Støldal A/W 08-09

Siv Støldal, a Norwegian designer, graduated from Central Saint Martins, and based in London where she has been pronounced the most promising menswear designer. Inspired by how people use, wear and choose clothes, she deals with the reality outside of the fashion circuit. The inspiration for the A/W 08-09 collection called “Three Wardrobes” was provided by three disparate Norwegian men, a pensioner, a professional diver and an engineer. See her entire collection here.

Framtid

FRAMTID are one of Japan's finest bands that play in the Scandinavian tradition and are still going strong. Straight up crust punk done exactly like it should be done. In a word, it is definitive, from the distorted guitars to the driving d-beat rhythms to the homogeneous song structures to the black and white, cut-and-paste artwork.

Grab it here.

Lad Musician A/W 08 - 09

Here's some preview of the Lad Musician 2008-2009 A/W Collection "The Last Time". See their entire collection here.

Actual Pain - Pyramid Scheme F/W 08

ACTUAL PAIN IS PROUD TO PRESENT:
PYRAMID SCHEME F/W 08!
Available now at select stores worldwide and through their online store!
HAIL SATAN!

Sophomore S/S 09

Here's a sneak preview from Sophomore S/S 09 collection. Her latest delivery for spring/summer confirms our suspicions and continues on the path to '70s-Lower-East-Side slacker sexiness. Chrissie Miller's latest lookbook, shot by Cass Bird, puts her designs to work on a bunch of local cool girls like Harley Viera Newton, Lissie Trullie, Alexandra Richards and Cory Kennedy.

AMEBIX: Risen DVD & Tour 09

Amebix , formed in England in 1978 as "The Band with No Name", were a band that many consider to have started the sub genre crust punk. Their music blended anarcho-punk and heavy metal . Such notable bands as Sepultura , Neurosis , Napalm Death , Deviated Instinct , and Gallhammer have paid homage to the band. The ‘Risen’ DVD will be independently released, therefore they plan to sell a limited amount of copies on-line in keeping with the DIY spirit of the project. If you are interested you can place a ‘pre-order’ here for one of the limited editions. The DVD will include original band interviews and live footage, as well as interviews with Jello Biafra (ex-Dead Kennedys), NEUROSIS, and Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Sepultura). There will be a collection of unseen pictures.

Amebix - Live @ Bristol


Interview with Rob Miller - Amebix


AMEBIX TOUR 2009
Tour Dates for West and East Coast shows are now finalized, the Band will be playing eight shows in Mid January-February 2009. AMEBIX reform with drummer Roy Mayorga. For further info click here.

CHRØNICLES ØF NEVER: Interview with Gareth Moody

Photo: Melissa Hom

Gareth Moody is an Ex-Ksubi frontman who launched the Chronicles of Never line back in 2007. His latest collection represents a darker, more mature shift that extends from men’s and women’s clothing and shoes into unisex jewellery, with bold geometries and heavy shapes. Enjoy our interview with the man itself.

HPDC: Hey Gareth, what's up?
GARETH MOODY: Hello

HPDC: Tell us something about your background and your role at CON?
GARETH MOODY: I was born in Sydney Australia, I also happen to currently live in my place of birth. Actually have not studied beyond my years at school, I decided to tackle things in a trial and error type arrangement, to date it seems to be working. My role at CHRØNICLESØFNEVER, well I'm the founder, director and designer, so I suppose I'm multi-tasking at present.

HPDC: What inspires you right now?
GARETH MOODY: Life.

HPDC: What are you currently working on?
GARETH MOODY: I'm currently working on the Nthn Hem SS2010 collection.

HPDC: How do you create your designs?
GARETH MOODY: I'm more of a hands on character, Im also a little old fashioned, I illustrate everything by hand, pencil to paper. I prefer this method of design.

HPDC: Where do you produce your stuffs?
GARETH MOODY: For the most part we produce in Australia, approx 75% of the collection. Certain components such as the knits are made offshore, in HK.




HPDC: Can you point out any particularly significant pieces in your collection?
GARETH MOODY: In the current collection ( ØDE TØ THE Ø ) I would have to say the leather story is the stand out in the range.

HPDC: How would you describe your own personal style?
GARETH MOODY: I suppose its a mix between modern/minimal and old world.




HPDC: Do you have any philosophy or strategy that affects CON?
GARETH MOODY: Nothing set in stone. Although focus and dedication to creating the story is very important to me, this is an unspoken rule, the story needs to be relayed through the products themselves and through our everyday actions within the company. I am very particular about the picture we are painting. I suppose in a sense this is a strategy, but I don’t really like looking at it like that, its a conscious creative choice.

HPDC: What kind of work can we expect to see on CON S/S 09?
GARETH MOODY: You can expect too see more of the past and pieces of the future.

HPDC: Who do you think is the most interesting designer or brand today that you would like to work with?
GARETH MOODY: Gareth Pugh.




HPDC: What are your interests and hobbies?
GARETH MOODY: Mother nature, and spending time with her.

HPDC: Do you personally have any idols?
GARETH MOODY: No

HPDC: What are you listening to lately?
GARETH MOODY: Nick Cave

HPDC: Any last words to anyone in Indonesia?
GARETH MOODY: THIS IS NØT THE BEGINNING.