Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Monday, 1 March 2010
Animation for London fashion week
2 min animation created by Mika Masuda, music by Jesus Oskar Visan
using images of Autumn Winter 2010/11 show in Paris.
commissioned by Dazed Digital for London Fashion Week screening at Somerset house.
in February 2010 during London Fashion Week.
click the image to view the piece on youtube.
1st march Sale now on 50% off !! on BLAAK-SHOP.com
www.blaak-shop.com1st of March, TODAY, it really feels that we entered a new season.
SPRING! After the long long bearing of the coldest winter we have to celebrate.
All items from AW09/10, and SS09 are now - 50%.
and exclusively on BLAAK-SHOP.com we're offering free shipping to any UK address starting today.
make the most of it! Enjoy shopping.
SPRING! After the long long bearing of the coldest winter we have to celebrate.
All items from AW09/10, and SS09 are now - 50%.
and exclusively on BLAAK-SHOP.com we're offering free shipping to any UK address starting today.
make the most of it! Enjoy shopping.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
EXODUS Paris show soundtrack 2010
Blaak exodus 2010 by BLAAK
click on play to listen to the soundtrack of Paris show.
words in the soundtrack are taken from Derek Jarman's 'Jubilee', 'the last of England',
and George Lucas's first film 'THX 1138'.
Music is an important element in creating an atmosphere or putting message across.
but words, words are so strong and precise.
in this soundtrack, the words were selected not to make sense in a way of storytelling.
but more as facts. Good or bad, right or wrong, those words were chosen for how
true they reflected this world. ( or this world thats almost passing )
click on play to listen to the soundtrack of Paris show.
words in the soundtrack are taken from Derek Jarman's 'Jubilee', 'the last of England',
and George Lucas's first film 'THX 1138'.
Music is an important element in creating an atmosphere or putting message across.
but words, words are so strong and precise.
in this soundtrack, the words were selected not to make sense in a way of storytelling.
but more as facts. Good or bad, right or wrong, those words were chosen for how
true they reflected this world. ( or this world thats almost passing )
Monday, 1 February 2010
Sunday, 31 January 2010
meteoric rise?!
Show review on thisheartsonfire.com
'Another menswear line we’ve had our eye on — Blaak Homme — seems to be making a bit of a meteoric rise at the moment and given what we saw this past week at Paris Fashion Week, it should come as no surprise.
For F/W 10, designers Sachiko Okada and Aaron Sharif see only in black and white. While other designers we’re into aren’t seeing in black and white, per se, there are numerous collections that have shown in the past few years who severely limit their palettes (generally to two colors) when designing their collections, which helps in giving lines an overall sense of continuity that’s much more difficult to achieve otherwise. Black will always be the de facto color for the serious fashion designer, but lately white has taken back seat to beige and taupe, the minimalist, not-so-stark and muted cousins to black’s former partner.
Check out the images below for a taste of what’s up for Blaak Homme for F/W10. We think you’ll like it.'
click on the image to view full article
Blaak Иисус Христос – Super Star
article from russian.fashionreporters.com by Lidia Bardina
'Очень тёмная коллекция с единственной светлой моделью, олицетворяющей Иисуса. Кем бы стал Христос сегодня? Возможно, случайным прохожим… Какова современная религия? Скорее всего, телевиденье и интернет – символы мировой глобализации......'
photos : Olivier Claisse for Blaak
Show review by Evgeniya Ilinskaya on Luuk magazine
"Every collection of this British brand bears an individual character. So was the case this time.
Glancing into the past, Sachido Okada and Aaron Sharif presented a new approach to the clothes. The show at the “Maison des Metallos” with a religious background and music by Jesus Oskar Vizan didn’t leave anyone indifferent.
Cross-shaped accessories, white loose shirts, shortened trousers and shorts create an image of a strong-willed and free person. A stunning appearance of a model with a wreath of thorns on his head. Here he is - the new, free and brave man, who is not a creation of God, he is God.
Blaak still remain loyal to its grim aesthetics: black, gray and white colors dominate. But this time the collection is diluted yellow-blue-red squares, which proved to be a very original approach.
Light negligence and rather "ragged" style contributed into the collection: sheepskin jackets tailored in a way that they look as if they were torn, and then sewed back; knitted scarves, thoroughly riddled. Shortened trousers fastened with straps on the shin, elongated shorts in squares and patch pockets create an urban style. Scarves decorated with black beads, necklaces, bags over the shoulders, backpacks have become integral accessories.
Autumn-Winter Collection 2010-2011, as though the previous collections of the house, bears something special, enigmatic and mysterious, and at the same time simple, free, and natural that finely complements the image of the modern man from Blaak. "
Glancing into the past, Sachido Okada and Aaron Sharif presented a new approach to the clothes. The show at the “Maison des Metallos” with a religious background and music by Jesus Oskar Vizan didn’t leave anyone indifferent.
Cross-shaped accessories, white loose shirts, shortened trousers and shorts create an image of a strong-willed and free person. A stunning appearance of a model with a wreath of thorns on his head. Here he is - the new, free and brave man, who is not a creation of God, he is God.
Blaak still remain loyal to its grim aesthetics: black, gray and white colors dominate. But this time the collection is diluted yellow-blue-red squares, which proved to be a very original approach.
Light negligence and rather "ragged" style contributed into the collection: sheepskin jackets tailored in a way that they look as if they were torn, and then sewed back; knitted scarves, thoroughly riddled. Shortened trousers fastened with straps on the shin, elongated shorts in squares and patch pockets create an urban style. Scarves decorated with black beads, necklaces, bags over the shoulders, backpacks have become integral accessories.
Autumn-Winter Collection 2010-2011, as though the previous collections of the house, bears something special, enigmatic and mysterious, and at the same time simple, free, and natural that finely complements the image of the modern man from Blaak. "
http://www.luukmagazine.com/en/catwalk-shows
'Blaak Men Fall 2010: Travel, Old World Style' show review on Fashion window
Show review by Mari Davis on Fashion windows
"PARIS, Jan 25, 2010 / FW/ — Enigmatically entitled Exodus, with the cross and a crown of thorns as accessories, there was a reference to the Judeo-Christian religion that was never expounded in the Blaak Fall 2010 menswear collection.
Instead, Sachiko Okada and Aaron Sharif focus on the general meaning of exodus, which is a mass migration, and for the context of the runway show, travel.
Travel cloaks, slouchy pants and walking shorts, Blaak brought their audience back in time when life was slower, that it can take a day to trek to the next town or city because traveler has to walk or ride a horse, at times take a canoe.
Hence, there are creases and patterns that came from the effects of a long journey. And as a travel companion, Blaak introduced a new line of bags that was designed in collaboration with Headporter, a respected Japanese bag company established in 1935."
BLAAK show review and backstage images on Dazed Digital
'As head masters of the British punk aesthetics – at least on the Paris menswear schedule – Blaak took to the stage Friday morning. The London duo is famous for its dark and punky outlook but have long ago showed that, unlike the actual punk movement, it will age nicely....'
click on the image to read on Dazed Digital
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Paris show review by Hywel Davies on Showstudio.com
show review by Hywel Davies on show studio
"For autumn winter, London trained designers, Blaak sought divine inspiration. Entitled 'Exodus' the design duo presented their signature slouchy modernity with the usual confidence and ease. With models looking like Jesus and religious motifs in the form of crucifixes crowns of silver thorns, the collection had spirital expectations. Deconstructed tailoring, cut out sheep skin coats and loosely cut blouson jackets melted onto the heavenly beings. A sensitive handling of fabric and contemporary proportions ensure Blaak's clothes are instinctively cool and not overtly try hard. Perhaps too many shorts for a winter collection but a yellow plaid pair shone out from a predominantly navy and blaak collection. What Blaak do best are shirts and a series of simple white versions shone from the catwalk. Simple but divine."
Hywel's always choose nice image for his article.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
PARIS MENS FASHION WEEK AW10/11
Its Paris fashion week in 2 weeks time. Autumn Winter 2010/11. First winter collection we design for this decade!! (how do we call it 10's?.... how about teen's?) It has been such a pleasure during the process, somehow more than the previous collections it feels.
SHOW 11:00 22/Jan/2010
BLAAK Paris showroom
23-26 Jan 2010 from 9.30AM-7PM
31 rue des petites écuries Paris 75010
For press show ticket request please contact;
Cristofoli pressrobin@cristofolipress.fr+33(0)1 44 84 49 49for buyer show ticket request and showroom appointment please contact info@blaak.co.uk and lastly for those who are not buyer, nor press but just want to experience the show. drop us an email to info@blaak.co.uk we'll invite 5 lucky winners to the show!
Monday, 4 January 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR, NEW DECADE, NEW AEON !!
The sun worshipers went to the top of the Hampstead heath, highest point in London, just before the day break at 8:06 01/01/2010.
The sun hesitated to come out for a while, but finally did around 8:18.
thick clouds spreading over the horizon, and another long horizontal layer made the sun look like an eye.
Wish you all the best , and positivity for the 2010.
Friday, 4 December 2009
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Iekeliene Stange in Mixte
Iekeliene Stange wearing BLAAK tartan pieces in Mixte
Photography by Laura Sciacovelli
Styling by Belén Casadevall
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Sample sale till tomorrow!
Thank you everyone who came already to the sample sale.
Its been really fun!
We will add some new staff for tomorrow ... the last day.
Its been really fun!
We will add some new staff for tomorrow ... the last day.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Boxer shorts for Asos HIT
Special tartan edition of our boxers will be available exclusively on ASOS.com HIT
Comes in red tartan, and navy tartan. 3 sizes 30", 32", 34".
Comes in red tartan, and navy tartan. 3 sizes 30", 32", 34".
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Friday, 13 November 2009
Pre Xmas Sample sale !
Tops, knitwear from £20, cashmere knits, tartan pieces, tailored suits, and much more..
only cash accepted on the day
London / 27, 28, 29th November
at BLAAK studio
16-24 UNDERWOOD STREET
LONDON N1 7JQ
info@blaak.co.uk
Tel /+44 (0)207 490 4177
Paris /4, 5, 6 December
at Cristofoli press
28 rue Bichat 75010 Paris
Tel/+33 (0)1 44 84 49 49
Thursday, 12 November 2009
When reflective paint reflecting
When the light is not on, the reflective ink is mat grey. Imagine very fine sandpaper, the surface is bit like that. It is hard to see how it really look like when its reflecting. Well it looks like this ↓
Photos taken from a shaded view of fashion
Back stage images shot by Sonny Vandevelde
Herringbone print hooded jacket, hand painted jeans from BLAAK AW09/10 collection
Photos taken from a shaded view of fashionBack stage images shot by Sonny Vandevelde
Herringbone print hooded jacket, hand painted jeans from BLAAK AW09/10 collection
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Preston from the ordinary boys in Rolling stone japan
Photography by Emma Hardy (East Photographic)Styling by Shun Inoue
Reflective painted jeans by BLAAK
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Sample sale in Paris/London
BLAAK sample sale 27, 28, 29th November.
there will be AW09/10 press sample collection, and some stock also on sale.
Coats, tailored suits, knitwear, shoes, jersey ..for men and for women.
Only cash accepted on the day (London) Cash and cheque accepted for Paris sale.
International customer can order by email payment by Paypal.
London / 27, 28, 29th November
at BLAAK studio
16-24 UNDERWOOD STREET
LONDON N1 7JQ
info@blaak.co.uk
Tel /+44 (0)207 490 4177
Paris /4, 5, 6 December
at Cristofoli press
28 rue Bichat 75010 Paris
Tel/+33 (0)1 44 84 49 49
image taken from Vogue homme japan
Photography by Hedi Slimane
Styling by Nicola Formichetti
Belted Coat by BLAAK
there will be AW09/10 press sample collection, and some stock also on sale.
Coats, tailored suits, knitwear, shoes, jersey ..for men and for women.
Only cash accepted on the day (London) Cash and cheque accepted for Paris sale.
International customer can order by email payment by Paypal.
London / 27, 28, 29th November
at BLAAK studio
16-24 UNDERWOOD STREET
LONDON N1 7JQ
info@blaak.co.uk
Tel /+44 (0)207 490 4177
Paris /4, 5, 6 December
at Cristofoli press
28 rue Bichat 75010 Paris
Tel/+33 (0)1 44 84 49 49
image taken from Vogue homme japanPhotography by Hedi Slimane
Styling by Nicola Formichetti
Belted Coat by BLAAK
BLAAK RAINBOW on ASOS.com
Younger BLAAK range will be available exclusively on ASOS.com for Spring Summer 2010.
We called it "BLAAK RAINBOW"
Thats all i can tell you for now...
more very soon.
Special Christmas edition of boxer shorts will be available on ASOS.com next week.
We called it "BLAAK RAINBOW"
Thats all i can tell you for now...
more very soon.
Special Christmas edition of boxer shorts will be available on ASOS.com next week.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Alice in Wonderland by Jonathan Miller
Recently watched again " Alice in wonderland" by Jonathan Miller. BBC television play shot in 1966 based on Lewis Carroll's novel. it is a very trippy film in what i imagine smoking opium kind of way. Beautifully shot in black and white, set design in some scenes are really amazing. Something between Francesca Woodman and Tim Walker's images. Ravi Shankar did the soundtrack to the film. Tabla on English Victorian tale might sounds odd to you, but it goes so perfectly. Our SS 2006 womenswear " Prince charming" collection began watching this film.
Click the image to listen/download the show soundtrack SS06
Show music by Daisuke Ishikawa
Click the image to listen/download the show soundtrack SS06
Show music by Daisuke Ishikawa
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