Inoue Brothers & Monocle Design Collaboration - Exclusive

Global affairs magazine MONOCLE & The Inoue Brothers launch an exclusive design collaboration. The items have launched internationally on August 19: Exclusively to Monocle shops in London, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Using the network of traditional Bolivian knitters, which have been applied to The Inoue Brothers' past collections into success; the collaboration consists of a classic jumper, a thermal V-neck pullover, and a limited-edition travel blanket, each made from super-fine baby alpaca knitted by Bolivian craftsmanship.

The items run from £155 - £175.

The Inoue Brothers. . . AW-2010

Looking to Latin America as their main source of inspiration and material, the Inoue Brothers AW-collection brings traditional Bolivian knits. Forming a unique collaboration with the people of Bolivia to create hand-knitted Alpaca garments. All professional knitters are artisan mothers working from home, unable to leave for a city job due to family commitments.

Bringing together extraordinary products come together for the everyday individual. The Inou brothers incorporated the material to their designs, which can be easily seen in today's market.

The alpaca is a South American member of the camel family. Alpacas have been domesticated for over 5,000 years by the Indians of South America, for their exceptional fine-fibred wool. Alpaca Fleece is soft and contains no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. The unique hollow core of the fibre gives the wool a natural insulation that keeps in or lets out body heat according to body warmth and the temperature of the surrounding environment.

Contributing Editor - NJD

Images thanks to the Inoue Brothers...

For Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Inoue Brothers, along with Nicholas Taylor bring us a collaboration in honor of the late NYC artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Jean and Nicholas had a extraordinary creative relationship that developed during the 1980’s. Both created the band ‘GRAY” also consisting of Michael Holman, and Vincent Gallo, which was declared at the time by Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine as “possibly the best band on the planet.”

Taylor and The Inoue Brothers wanted to show a new perspective for that time. They wanted to capture the essence of the late 70’s and early 1980s downtown art scene.

And they did, in three creative ways.

The Exhibition:

As Jean-Michel’s confidante, Nicholas Taylor brings together a collection of photographs that depict’ both growing relationships, in a time where their talent was flourishing.

At the St. Martins Lane Hotel, Front Room. Now until November 1st, 2009

The Collection:

Together with the exhibition, the Inoue brothers have designed an exclusive collection which will be at Dover St Market from 10th of October - 7th November 2009. Employing discharge printing technique, using as canvas, the collection incorporates classic styles from well known labels such as Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Pendleton Woolen Mills and 1969 vintage Levi’s.

Each item is unique and limited edition.

The Book:

Bringing Nicholas sentiments in a unique collection of essays and images.

"Jean-Michel Basquiat Through Nicholas Taylor" will be available for £35 at both St. Martins Lane Hotel and Dover St. Market.

To find out more, please visit:

www.theinouebrothers.net

www.stmartinslane.com

www.doverstreetmarket.com

-Online Contributing Editor -NJD