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Showing posts with label Comme Des Garçons. Show all posts

BACK IN BLACK: COMME DES GARCONS 888

888 is how Comme des Garcons interprets the scent of Gold to be. Minerally speaking, gold is certainly not the least frequently mentioned of all precious rocks, and maybe it would have been more fitting if Rei Kawakubo was interested in something less usual, like pyroxenite, a stone taken from deep sea crust. With 888, in both the choice of inspiration and the resulting fragrance, it's clear that she chose to lean away from the absurd, moving instead into the realm of flawless representation. Gold is the king of stones, and 888 reflects that by capturing the majesty, warmth, and pleasure of the historically high-valued material.
Comme Des Garcons - 888
100 ml
DETAILS: Several notes used gratuitously throughout history come together in unison in 888, notably geranium and patchouli which give the fragrance most of its body. Though what's unique about 888 is the expert use of spices, including safraline, a molecule derived from saffron (the golden spice), coriander (a seed which comes from the same plant as cilantro leaves), and curcuma (tumeric). My favorite inclusion is pepperwood, a brilliantly crispy and spicy wood that works with the spices to strengthen the scent's edge, sort of lingering over the other notes while getting inside your nose in a very good way. Finally, Ambergris at the base helps the scent dry-down into something almost powdery, at least quite warm and sensual. If any scent in our shop is unisex, it's 888, sure to dazzle and surprise you and anyone else with the pleasure to stand close enough for a whiff.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: Curcuma, Coriander, Pepperwood, Geranium, Safraline, Ambergris, Incense, Patchouli
$145

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NEW AT BLACKBIRD: COMME DES GARCONS LUXURY GROUP WALLETS


Rei Kawakubo ups the ante with this stunning new luxury line of wallets. Already a go-to brand for high quality elegant wallets, Comme Des Garcons takes this formula and improves it with details like diamond-textured leather and eye-catching embossed stitching while keeping the same simple and refined branding aesthetic they've become notorious for.



Comme Des Garcons - SA3100ES Embossed Stitch Wallet
in black
DETAILS: Rei Kawakubo totally fakes us out with this embossed stitch design. Sure, it looks like stitching, but it's really just an embossed leather with a texture that looks like it's threaded. Ingenious, wryly humorous, and totally Comme Des Garcons. Measures 110 mm x 95 mm.
$96

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Comme Des Garcons - SA410XLG Luxury Group Wallet
in black
DETAILS: An all-purpose wallet to hold credit and business cards, money, coins, and a plethora of other stuff, this wallet is really a three-in-one luxury liner of wallets. Hence the namesake of this new line of iconic and totally unique leather goods. Measures 115 mm x 60 mm.
$440

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Comme Des Garcons - SA7100LG Luxury Group Wallet
in black
DETAILS: Compact and multi-functional, this ship-of-the-line wallet from Comme Des Garcons offers all the uses of the bigger models in a compact and any-sized pocket-sized shape. Stash the essentials for your everyday needs, zip 'er up and fit it comfortably in your pocket. Measures 110 mm x 85mm.
$348

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Comme Des Garcons - SA6400LG Luxury Group Wallet
in black
DETAILS: Perhaps the most darkly elegant card holder and billfold combo on the market today. Top notch Comme craftsmanship plus subtly sinister lizard skin looking raised diamond texture equals the unequaled in sleek, stately style. Measures 70 mm x 105 mm.
$148

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SIMPLE MATH: COMME DES GARCONS RED SERIES: 2 - SEQUOIA

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Comme Des Garcons - Series 2: Red - Sequoia
100 ml
DETAILS: In contrast to many of the other wood scents we carry that lean toward the cool and crisp, Comme des Garcons Red Series 2: Sequoia has reinvented the redwood tree to smell warm and sappy. Notes of wood are brought to the front directly upon application with an accord of California redwood, Chinese agarwood (the oh-so precious oud), and mahogany. A melody of leather helps add heft to both the wood and spice notes, without causing any of the components to fall out of their delicate balance. What leads Sequoia down a unique path among wood-centric scents is the introduction of Karo-Karounde, the defining woody-spicy-floral note in the Timbuktu fragrance by L'Artisan Parfumeur (can you smell the similarities?), and a potent rum underlining.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: California redwood, red rum, opopanax, kara-karounde from Guinea, Chinese agarwood, mahogany
$82

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BACK IN BLACK: RESTOCK RECAP AT THE FIELD HOUSE


Pretty soon, we'll be inundated with new spring 2012 products. In the meantime, we've restocked many of our most popular items at the The Field House. Here's a recap of some of the recent revisits. If you've been waiting patiently for any of these from the last time we ran out, now is the time to act. And if you have any questions or need further assistance, hurry on up and email us at info@blackbirdballard.com or give us a ring-a-ding-ding at 866-500-2524.


Comme Des Garcons - Monocle Scent Two: Laurel
1.7 oz.
DETAILS: Woods meld with the green, citrus, and spice to form a crisp edge, and the most beautiful note of all, violet, offsets that edge with a floral sweetness that's definitely in the background but does a phenomenal job tying everything together. Made in France.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: thyme, lemon, grey pepper, cinnamon leaves, galbanum, bay laurel, violet, patchouli, oak, cedar
$120

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Malin+Goetz - Dark Rum Candle
9 oz.
DETAILS: The Dark Rum Candle is synthesized for its natural, warm notes and general well being. Modern and dynamic, this rich rum candle burns on its own and is beautifully paired with our Mojito Candle, creating a unique blend and perfect sensory balance tailored to an individual or couple, complimentary to our skin care and fragrance systems.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: Notes: Top notes of bergamot and plum; middle notes of rum and leather; base notes of amber, patchouli, and milk.
$48

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Blackbird Books - Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen
240 pages
DETAILS: Welcome to Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen - not so much a place as a philosophy. Here food isn't formal or fussy, just focused, with recipes that honor Italian tradition while celebrating the best ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Every page of Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen captures the enthusiasm, humor, and imagination that make cooking one of life's best and most satisfying adventures. It's got to be good - but it's also got to be fun.
$35

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Ballard Bee Company - Honey Jar
12 oz.
DETAILS: BH honey's unique taste comes from the bees visiting in and around our Ballard neighborhood. Foraging pollen and nectar from the diverse plants that thrive in our local gardens and parks. Ballard Bee honey is unfiltered and raw so you can taste and appreciate all of the hard work these girls have done throughout the season.
$13

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NEW AT BLACKBIRD: COMME DES GARCONS EAU DE PARFUM


"A fragrance that couldn't exist in a bottle that shouldn't exist."

This new fragrance opens like a slap in the face with what initially smells like brown packing tape. One is captured by this seemingly strange smell and immediately transported to an alternate reality as could only be conceived by Comme. On second whiff, brown packing tape has never before smelled so irresistible and haunting. Reminiscent in some ways of Robert Piguet's famous chypre, Bandit, CDG EDP holds onto a synthetic leather note through all stages of dry-down.



What we find even more wonderful than this unbelievably addictive chemical, toxic tone are the more subtle facets that diversify the blend. Hawthorns and lilac provide both a soft floral and leafy green backdrop which help accent the perfume with a gentler and more complex edge and contrast. The styrax and then musk at the base, which adds a powder-like tinge, along with renowned Comme aldehydes and safraleine (reminiscent of both leather and saffron), act like a shot of steroids injected into the olfactory's vantage point of the fragrance on the skin. You back your head away for a rest, but dive back to continue the search of just what the hell powers this potent bouquet of enigmatic intoxication.


We began by saying that you must smell this perfume to understand its scent because, while packing tape is an excellent starting point to describe it, there's so much more going on. The way the fragrance plays on each person's skin is so dynamic, so intensely personal that none of the words provided so far do the juice its due justice. This is a perfume we will be wearing, smelling, and advocating for all occasions for an indefinite amount of time. Possibly forever.

Brown Packing Tape Artist Mark Khaisman's "Emily, Arielle, and Helen" 2007
(packing tape on plexiglass 36"x48")

Comme Des Garcons - Eau De Parfum
3.4 oz.
DETAILS: Dryer sheet and burnt plastic. Glue and packing tape. Comme des Garçons has created their most Comme des Garçons perfume to-date, simply entitled "Comme des Garçons Eau de Parfum." Truly, this fragrance must be experienced to fully understand the nature of the scent carried within the confines of its misshapen, partially melted bottle.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: FRAGRANCE NOTES: Aldehydes, Safraleine, Hawthorns, Lilac Flower oxides, Industrial glue, Brown sticky tape, Musk, Styrax
$140

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BACK IN BLACK: COMME DES GARCONS WALLETS


Comme Des Garcons translates into French as "like boys" and was founded in 1969 by Rei Kawakubo. Known for many decades as a leader in unconventional design and anachronistic flair, Comme Des Garcons wallets are the perfect essential for a wardrobe that demands personal singularity and subtle exclamation.


Comme Des Garcons - SA 5100 Reptile Patchwork Wallet
in black
DETAILS: Reptile patchwork leather, gold zip pouch. 100% cowhide.
Measuremensts: 8 1/2 inches x 6 1/2 inches. Made in Spain
$208

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Comme Des Garcons - SA 3100 Classic Leather Wallet
in brown
DETAILS: Smooth grain cowhide leather zip wallet with two side zip closure and interior pouch for coins, cards or loose items.
Measurements: Approximately 3 1/2 inches x 4 1/4 inches. Made in Spain.
$102

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Comme Des Garcons - SA 2100 Classic Leather Wallet
in black
DETAILS: Smooth grain cowhide leather zip wallet with three side zip closure, four card slots, currency pocket, coin pouch and embossed pattern.
Measurements: 4 inches x 4 3/4 inches. Made in Spain.
$214

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Comme Des Garcons - SA 3100 Classic Leather Wallet
in off white
DETAILS: Smooth grain cowhide leather zip wallet with two side zip closure and interior pouch for coins, cards or loose items.
Measurements: Approximately 3-1/2 inches x 4-1/4 inches. Made in Spain.
$102

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Comme Des Garcons - SA 8100 Classic Leather Wallet
in black
DETAILS: Cowhide smooth grain leather single compartment pouch with gold top zip closure, seam piping and corner reinforcement.
Measurements: 3-7/8 inches x 5-1/2 inches. Made in Spain.
$100

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BACK IN BLACK: COMME DES GARCONS SCENTS

One of our new year's resolutions is to smell good every single day of 2012. To that end, we've made sure to restock our Comme Des Garcons scents. Wonderwood, Jaisalmer Incense Series 3, CDG2 Man, and last but never least, Hinoki are all back in Blackbird and ready for your holiday needs, whether resolutions are involved or just your common sense (of smell). As many of you know, these stalwart fragrances disappear quickly, so move soon while they are still available.

Comme Des Garcons - Hinoki
DETAILS: Modeled after the scent of the Japanese Hinoki cypress used in spiritual and spa arrangements, namely the Hinoki wood soaking bath, the scent is reminiscent of a significantly amplified cedar. The result is an incense-like wood fragrance that's full of character. Notes of thyme and pine open the fragrance, given an especially crisp edge by a mix of turpentine and camphor that rides the line between a strong gin melody and animal muskiness, though the musk is downplayed by a mix of wood notes (Pine, Cedar, Cypress, Georgian Woods). Incense plays a vital role here, complimenting beautifully the crisp, lemony wood notes with a bit of resinous personality. Around the middle of the scent, moss becomes apparent, providing an earthy-green contrast. Also lending a hand is vetiver, serving as a sturdy foundation for the rest of the notes and revealing it's rooty warmth in the dry-down. For wood lovers, fragrance lovers, Monocle lovers, hell, all lovers, Hinoki is without a doubt a Blackbird all-time favorite.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: thyme, pine, turpentine, camphor, incense, cypress, cedar, Georgian woods, moss, vetiver.
$120

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Comme Des Garcons - Wonderwood
DETAILS: A positive overdose of woods - woody notes and wood constructions. A Trojan Horse, a cedar chest, a turn of the century bar with sawdust on the floor. Bewildering in its conception, spectacular in its evolution: mysterious and intriguing in its application, luxurious and uplifting in its effect. A world overflowing with deep sylvan tyranny, the creation of the ultimate wood flavored fragrance: Wonderwood.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: Oud, cedarwood, sandalwood, Cypress wood, Guaiac wood, Javanol, Cashmeran, Pachminol
$120

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Comme Des Garcons - Jaisalmer Incense Series 3
DETAILS: One of the more feminine-accessible fragrances of the Incense Series, Jaisalmer opens right up with an earthy touch of cardamom. It doesn't take long for the notes of cinnamon and guaiac wood to move to the foreground, all-the-while being supplemented by warm amber and benzoin. The perfect fragrance for a chilly winter evening, Jaisalmer will warm you with its spices and remind you that spring will soon arrive with its mild sweetness. Made in France.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: Cardamom, Incense, Cinnamon, Amber, Benzoin, Pimento Berries, Guaiac Wood, Ebony
$120

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Comme Des Garcons - CDG2 MAN
DETAILS: Incense pilots this fragrance with quiet undertones of saddle leather and smokehouse wood. Riding shotgun is a mint, nutmeg, and kumquat medley, subtle yet insistent, that helps navigate the scent through the countryside. All the while, the Vetiver and Mahogany back seat drive until the destination has been hijacked to the nearest honky tonk for some long necks, jukebox hovering and a ride on the mechanical bull.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: Incense, white smoke, saffron slowers, nutmeg, kumquat, fresh crinkly mint, vetiver roots, mahogany wood, leather.
$120

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BACK IN BLACK - WONDERWOOD AND KYOTO BY COMME DES GARÇONS


Two of our all-time favorite Autumn/Winter fragrances from Comme des Garçons are on their way back to the Apothecary. Like a night spent in a log cabin deep in the woods, these lovely unisex fragrances blend woody, smokey warmth and comfort, with the haunting mystery of the darkness outside the walls.


COMME DES GARÇONS - WONDERWOOD
DETAILS: A positive overdose of woods, woody notes and wood constructions. Bewildering in its conception, spectacular in its evolution: mysterious yet perturbing in its application, luxurious but uplifting in its effect. A world overflowing with wondrous woods, the creation of the ultimate wood fragrance, Wonderwood.

INGREDIENTS: Oud, cedarwood, sandalwood, Cypress wood, Javanol, Cashmeran, Pachminol
$125
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COMME DES GARÇONS - KYOTO
DETAILS: Kyoto is and always has been a Blackbird favorite. Starting with incense, add a dash of patchouli, then cypress oil, teak wood, vetiver, and Virginian cedar for a medley of woods that will cause even the most seasoned lumberjack to furl his brow with intrigue. However Kyoto, like Jaisalmer, is equally accessible to your average lumberjill, set apart by its inclusion of Everlasting Flower that adds a certain floral sweetness to the ligneous concoction. A perfect fragrance to share with your loved one, Kyoto wears well all-year round.

NOTES: Incense, Cypress Oil, Coffee, Teak Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber, Everlasting Flower, Virginian Cedar
$78
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All of our wonderful fragrances can be found online, or in their new home in The Field House on Leary Ave. in Ballard


FATHER'S DAY - CELEBRATE YOUR RAD DAD SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH


Father's Day is Sunday, June 19th (right around the corner) and Blackbird and Seattle Met Magazine have the perfect selection of thoughtful gifts for that special guy in your life, your Dad. Face it, your Dad has done a lot for you, picked you up at the crack of dawn still drunk from a high school party, sneaked you into an R rated movie even though Mom said no, and all the other awesome things a Dad does. Treat him to something extra special this year and make sure he knows he is loved. Here are just a few selections of great gifts, be sure to check in store and online for a bunch more. 


COMME DES GARCONS - SA 2100C COLOUR LEATHER WALLET
in green
DETAILS: Smooth grain cowhide leather zipping wallet with three side zip closure, four card slots, currency pocket and coin pouch.

MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 4-inches x 4-3/4 inches

Made in Spain

Comme Des Garcons translates into French as "like boys" and is headed and owned and was founded in 1969 by Rei Kawakubo. Comme des Garcons collections are designed in the Comme des Garcons studio in Aoyama, Tokyo and are made in Japan, France, Spain and Turkey.
$214
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BLACKBIRD - NECK TIE
 in blue and red cotton madras
DETAILS: 100% cotton Madras fabric tie in blue and red.

Measures: L 59-inches x W 2-1/2 inches

Made in USA
$72
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BLACKBIRD - BLACKBIRD COFFEE 12 OZ. COFFEE JAR
DETAILS: Blackbird has teamed up with Seattle's own Caffe Vita to bring you this exclusive offering. Roasted especially for Blackbird, this medium-roast, fair trade certified, 100% organic coffee hosts to warm aromas of sweet vanilla with a mild tobacco finish. The 12 oz, Swiss made, black glass jar is airtight, ensuring exceptional freshness and flavor that is sure to impress any coffee aficionado.
$28
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SEAVEES - BOATING MOCCASIN
in navy
DETAILS: Tumbled pull-up full-grain leather upper in navy, hand-sewn with a heavy waxed thread moccasin stitch, flat brushed silver eyelets and round nylon nautical laces.Comfortable leather lined footbed and suede lined collar and heel counter to ensure a secure fit. White out-sole with raised SeaVees logo at back right.

In August 1965, at the age of sixteen, Robin Lee Graham sets out from San Pedro, California to sail around the world in his 24- foot sloop Dove. In 1970, after almost five years, he sails back into his home port to successfully complete the youngest solo circumnavigation. Robin Lee Graham's solo global voyage provides the inspiration for the 08/65 Boating Moccasin.

SeaVees celebrates the casual style of California in the 1960s. Think Steve McQueen cool, Richard Neutra clean and Brian Wilson creative. Now think of these things with 40 years of perspective, appreciation, and contemplation.
$115


BOIS 1920 - CLASSIC 1920
DETAILS: The initial notes of this scent remind me vaguely of Hinoki's crisp cedar note accented by thyme and turpentine, replaced in Classic 1920 by lemon, and basil. This top note, which is exceptionally clean without overbearing on the nose with overwhelming citrus zest, fades majestically into a glorious chypre blend. Haitian Vetiver plays an important role, not to be outdone by the subtle lavender, apricot, and floral bouquet, touched up with pimento and nutmeg. Of course there's also the Chinese citron and bergamot, which provide the citrus heart to the body of this scent. And to top it all off, the coup de grace, Antilles sandalwood with notes of amber, ambregris, and musk. The result is a refreshing, classically sexy fragrance that's brilliant day and night, rain or shine. A truly stunning accomplishment, one we're proud to have here in the Apothecary.

Chinese Citron, Haitian Vetiver, Antilles Sandalwood, amber, Caraway, Tobacco, Musk, Ambregris, Lavender, Apricot, Jasmine, Rose, Osmanthus, Cedar, Pimento, Basil, Juniper, Nutmeg, Lemon, Bergamot
$180

A POP OF COLOR- COMME DES GARCONS CLASSIC LEATHER WALLET IN ORANGE



photos: The Satorialist


COMME DES GARCONS -  CLASSIC LEATHER IN ORANGE
in orange
DETAILS: Smooth top grain leather, three side gold zip, twelve slots for business cards or other cards, one slot with a clear face and a pouch with a snap for small or loose items. 100% cowhide. Made in Spain.
$380

A BLACKBIRD LOOK- THE BLACKEST OF THE BLACK

"Black on black, and so much class"

Baxter of California - Jasmin Noir Candle
DETAILS: Fragrance Notes: Star Jasmine, Gardenia, Woodbine, Honeysuckle and Narcissus. This 9 oz. soy based candle will burn roughly 70 hours.
$45

Odyn Vovk - 4-Pocket Button Up Linen
in Black
DETAILS: Slim-fitting four-pocket shirt made from a tough linen fabric. Controlled seams a long the hem to allow slight unraveling with wear without it getting out of control. Raw edges asymmetrical seamwork along the back. Pockets are intricately constructed with three separate panels along the front. Made in USA.
$355

Tanner - Standard Belt
in Black with Black Hardware
DETAILS: Hand cut 11 oz. vegetable dyed English Bridle leather belt with powder-coated roller buckle and keeper set, hand burnished and waxed edges, and stamped "Portland, Ore. Tanner Goods" maker's mark in black.
MEASUREMENTS:
Approximately 1.5" across.
FIT:
We recommend sizing one size up from your normal waist size. For example, if your favorite jeans are a size 32 or 33 then Tanner's size 34 is the one you want.
NOTE FROM TANNER:
Tanner Goods are produced by hand with simple tools in small batches in our studio in Portland, Oregon. We utilize the same heritage techniques that have been passed down for generations, and put painstaking care into each and every piece. Our products are crafted to be used day in and day out, wearing with distinction over time.
$84

Heutchy - Casey
in black
DETAILS: Hi-top sneaker with black Italian calf skin toe cap, back ankle trim, lace front with eight black silver eyelets and tubular black waxed cotton laces, and a 2x2 inch blank square label at outer ankle. Fine hair English suede upper and tongue in black, with a classic rubber sneaker sole in black.

Heutchy's mission is to create a shoe that's of an intelligent, modern design; something that bridges that gap between casual and formal. Heutchy offers a limited selection of styles that convey a balance of simplicity, comfort and originality. Collection from designer Wells Stellberger.
$277

Blackbird by Han - Endless Sun
in black with grey Temples
DETAILS: Blackbird's own sleek and smart Endless sunglasses; our classic, hand-finished, black frames are uniquely contrasted by matte gray temple arms.
Note: These sunglasses also look great in the dark.
Black UV filter lenses
MEASURES: Temple Length 144 mm, Eye Size 51 mm
$165

Comme des Garcons - SA 210E Embossed Line
in black
DETAILS: Embossed cowhide leather zip wallet with three side zip closure, four card slots, currency pocket, coin pouch.
MEASUREMENTS: 4-inches x 4-3/4 inches
Made in Spain

Comme Des Garcons translates into French as "like boys" and is headed and owned and was founded in 1969 by Rei Kawakubo. Comme des Garcons collections are designed in the Comme des Garcons studio in Aoyama, Tokyo and are made in Japan, France, Spain and Turkey.
$220

Vim Beget - Canis Bracelet
DETAILS: Basic dog tag-style bracelet with intricately hand-woven blackened chain and blank blackened plate emblem.

Vim Beget jewelry is completely handmade. Starting with wire on a spool, spinning it into coils, and cutting it into separate rings. Each ring is hand-woven into a strand of chain. Pendant pieces are cut from German silver sheet, hand filed and soldered. What results is a piece that is unique and possesses the qualities that only the hand-made process can create.
$175

Blackbird - Hazlewood Jean
in stolen black
DETAILS: 100% cotton five-pocket jeans with three button fly and waist button closure in stolen black. Made from a rare black warp and weft raw midweight denim with a slightly waxy finish that will age beautifully with wear. Heavyweight woven cotton hanging front pockets with matte black metal rivets and large coin pocket on the right side. Slim legs that straighten out at the knee. Thick unmarked black suede patch at rear right waist band.< /div>
Interior care tag reads, "Wash cold inside-out. Hang out to dry. Call your mother."

Made in the U.S.A.
$145
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Blackbird - Ghost Series: George
in black
DETAILS: Blackbird is haunted. Our Ghost Series t-shirts feature ghosts from the past immortalized to remind us that life is mysterious. This shirt features George, a surly spirit that never wanted to be the foreman of an unlicensed deck crew; he likes salty licorice and his garden.

Each shirt is 100% washed cotton jersey, slim fitting with busted hem detail on the collar, sleeves, and hemline. The ghostly patinas are unique to each individual shirt so yours will vary.
$65