Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II

February 26th, 2010 | Filed under: Design, Fashion, Technology

At contain.r we love a good football/soccer match, and although we won’t pretend to be experts in the field of football shoes, we know something about brand experiences and productlaunches. We were very impressed with the way Nike Launched their newest model.
They turned the huge Battersea Power Station purple and showed how to take a product launch to the next level. We think the photo’s speak for themselves.
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Ralph Vaessen

February 18th, 2010 | Filed under: Design, Fashion

Recently we’ve come across the eyewear of Ralph Vaessen This brand is not to be missed. While most sunglasses are made of metal and plastic, Vaessen uses most exclusive, and luxurious natural buffalo horn and the frames are all handcrafted by skilled craftsmen with many years of experience at a small atelier in Germany.

Mat Maitland

February 16th, 2010 | Filed under: Art, Fashion, Photography

Found this awesome images of Mat Maitland. A crossover between photography, art, fashion and illustration. All these disciplines come together real fine in his work. We love it over here. Want to see more of his work? Visit his portfolio!

(Untitled) Maison Martin Margiela

February 15th, 2010 | Filed under: Fashion

Maison Martin Margiela’s first fragrance is finally launched after three years of developing its scent. Named ‘Untitled’, it fits perfectly to the brand’s no label approach. The overall minimal packaging design reflects on the scent as an Unisex fragrance.

‘Untitled’ will be available around the world through April.

Alexander McQueen, RIP

February 12th, 2010 | Filed under: Fashion

Anvers goes NYC.

February 10th, 2010 | Filed under: Events, Fashion

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comme des garcons x shanabrook

February 7th, 2010 | Filed under: Fashion

Comme des Garcons plays with the juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness in their new SHIRT campaign for the upcoming spring / summer collection. Comme des Garcons invited artist Stephen J. Shanabrook to use the same technique as in his ‘Paper Surgeries’ series. We think the result created some space for innovation.

a single man

February 3rd, 2010 | Filed under: Fashion, Film

Last week we went to the premiere screening of Tom Fordsa single man‘ at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. His debut film, based on a novel by Christopher Isherwood, is an aesthetic culmination of brilliant shots and spotless styling. The setdressers improved Mad Men’s entourage and although the gay vibe is not to be missed, this film is definitely a straight friendly one too.

Boys in the wood

January 19th, 2010 | Filed under: Fashion, Shops

We came across this great new label; Heritage Research. Their garments are crafted in England using the finest British and Japanese fabrics. Every piece is cut, sewn and finished by hand using traditional English tailoring methods.

With inspiration drawn from military, outdoor and workwear themes, HR creates collections that strike a perfect balance between classic and contemporary clothing.

From Rotterdam with love

January 15th, 2010 | Filed under: Events, Fashion

For the first time in Amsterdam, next to the Fashion Week catwalks on Saturday 30th of January…

Mode Marché is a stock sample sale of young and established fashion designers and has grown into thé sale of The Netherlands. Over 40 designers will sell their fashion, accessories and samples during the stylish event.

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