• images courtesy of Levi's

    Levi’s and UNDERCOVER Celebrate the Japanese Brand’s 35th Anniversary with a New Collection

    Written by Fashion Tales

    This January, Levi’s and UNDERCOVER reunite to blend the bold aesthetics of UNDERCOVER with Levi’s timeless design, celebrating the 35th anniversary of Jun Takahashi’s groundbreaking brand. Known for its eclectic mix of streetwear, high fashion, and subversive yet elevated designs, UNDERCOVER by Jun Takahashi is a Japanese fashion house that challenges traditional boundaries of style and culture.

    The collection’s Type I Trucker Jacket uses references from UNDERCOVER’s 2003 archival graphics. The Type III Trucker Jacket, constructed similarly, features new artwork inspired by the interconnected concept of yin-yang. It includes dual chest embroidery of “light” and “dark” on the front, alongside a mix of screen-printed and embroidered graphics on the back.

    Flea, bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, was photographed at his home in Malibu by his daughter Clara Balzary for the campaign. Loved for his vibrant and dark music, iconic personal style, and unfiltered creativity, Flea perfectly reflects the spirit of the collection.

    The Levi’s x UNDERCOVER collection launches globally on January 18 and will be available here and selected Levi’s and UNDERCOVER stores.

  • Moonhouse - The Swedish red cottage lands on the moon

    Written by Natalia Muntean

    At exactly 07:11 (CET) on January 15, a historic space launch will occur when the iconic Swedish red cottage with white accents transitions from a symbol of the Swedish countryside to a potential space icon. The Swedish Moonhouse will lift off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, embarking on a four-month journey through space to become the first building on the moon. This vision is the brainchild of Swedish artist Mikael Genberg, who notes that it has taken “25 years” for this dream to materialise.

    Mikael Genberg is recognised for his spectacular and thought-provoking art projects. The vision of the Moonhouse has already travelled the world through his artistic endeavours—appearing in trees, underwater, on top of the Globe arena, along the Great Wall of China, and aboard the International Space Station (ISS), 400 kilometres above Earth, as a companion to Sweden’s first astronaut, Christer Fuglesang.

    The Moonhouse, the first house on the moon, represents humanity’s capacity to attain the seemingly unattainable through boundary-crossing thoughts and collaborations. It may also serve as a symbol of humanity’s eternal and collective striving—a perspective on existence with an eye towards Earth.

    The journey of the Moonhouse is as much about the process as it is about the final product. Over the past two and a half decades, particularly in the last three years, the project has garnered the attention and support of hundreds of individuals from diverse fields, including art, space technology, business, and sports. These contributors have invested their expertise and resources to propel the Moonhouse toward its lunar destination, co-creating an iconic piece of artwork. This collaborative effort has rejuvenated the project, transforming it into a collective adventure that symbolises the power of imagination and teamwork. The initiative aims to be a hopeful emblem of what we can achieve together.

    By placing something as simple and grounded as a red house in the moon's remote, inhospitable, and colourless environment, Genberg challenges our perception of what is possible and meaningful in the cosmos. Moreover, the Moonhouse carries a poetic significance. It not only reminds us of our roots and home on Earth but also symbolises our dreams and ambitions to explore and expand beyond our known boundaries.

    “Perhaps the first house on the moon can be a symbol of life’s eternal quest to survive and develop, to move human consciousness and to be an eye on Earth,” says Mikael Genberg.

  • images courtesy of Murakami and Louis Vuitton

    Murakami and Louis Vuitton Rewrite the Past

    Written by Astrid Birnbaum by Sandra Myhrberg

    Two decades have passed since Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami first converged to create what would become one of the most influential collaborations in the intersection of fashion and contemporary art. Now, in an unexpected yet fitting return, Louis Vuitton × Murakami revisits this seminal moment—not as a straightforward revival but as a reimagining, casting the original in a new light.

    The collection spans over 200 pieces, each reworking Murakami’s signature palette of candy-bright hues and whimsical motifs. Yet, what resonates most is the tension between nostalgia and innovation: Murakami’s irreverent playfulness is now rendered through cutting-edge techniques, anchored by Vuitton’s meticulous craftsmanship. The result is less about a specific moment in time and more about the enduring nature of their collaboration, which continues to blur the boundaries between luxury and art.

    This re-edition is not simply about celebrating the past. Instead, it examines how creative synergies evolve, challenging the conventions of pop culture and collector aesthetics while reaffirming the lasting impact of a partnership that shaped early 21st-century visual language. It’s a rare instance where reinvention feels just as daring as the original.

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