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Neolog is a German designer watch brand launched in 2006 by the designer Arman Emami. Their A 24 model has already been awarded by red dot design from Germany and by Good Design from Japan.
The A 24 uses a patented time telling method – time is being displayed in quantity!
We are also now showcasing the QS models- their aim at giving the watch the absolute character of jewelry without losing the art of precesion. The casing design is based on Germany’s industrial minimalism.
Injury is a cult fashion label inspired by horror movie soundrack, grotesque themes and surreal images, founded by Eugene Leung in Sydney in 2004; he was into all things dark, bizarre, gothic, darkmarish, thus the name INJURY.
INJURY is moody and atmospheric yet meticulously crafted unisex ready-to-wear. Their clothes are designed to reflect characters and icons they have chosen to depict every season. They have joined the Australian fashion week since Autumn/ Winter 2005, and showing regularly at Rosemount fashion week runways in Sydney Australia.
Distributed in Japan since A/W 05 collection "What lies beneath the faker freak show", with their horror short film and their super provocative porn theme related artwork, they gained stockist includes Isetan for their A/W 05 collection, Chimaera and W boutique. Since last year, Injury has taken a more modernist Bauhaus-inspired approach.
The AW09-10 Women Collection "Melancholy of a Blissful Evening" is now available in Kapok.
Scarf Red Tux - 65% Wool, 35% Viscose Women Jacket
Red Trench - 100% Wool Trench Coat
Stephanie Simek, 27, is an artist and designer based in Portland Oregon. She has been experimenting with a number of unconventional materials in the context of body adornment for the past two years.
Her jewellery work makes use of interesting objects that are not typically thought of as precious materials. The pieces in her line of “wearables” are the discoveries of this exploration. We have started stocking the "wearables" collection at kapok and we they really provoke intense reactions: they have been called amazing, weird, delicate, even disgusting. We really believe they are poetic, quirky and simply beautiful.
Gold-lined Quail Egg Necklace - Lined with 23k Gold Leaf, this special quail egg necklace casts a warm glow from within. The pendant hangs from an18 inches 14 karat gold chain. Made of actual Japanese Quail Egg. The entire shell has been coated in plastic for strength.
Single Eyelash Necklace with Freshwater Pearls - A sweet little sleeping eye... a necklace that softly floats around your neck and does your dreaming for you. Freshwater Pearls tear and Sterling Silver necklace.
Illuminated Sea Cookie Pin - mixes underwater wonders and light to add a little spark to your wardrobe. The sea cookie, a member of the sand dollar family, is back lit by a white LED. When turned on, the light illuminates all of the creature's natural pattern and intricacies.
Common Projects started when co-creators Peter Poopat and Flavio Girolami decided tomake a couple of shoes that they’d like to wear, and that’s 2004.
Now, with no advertising or marketing campaign, Common Projects have become a staple item in the wardrobes of minimalistic trainer lovers worldwide. Seasons after season, their quiet and minimal sneakers have conquered the high-fashion world. With their high quality of materials and handmade techniques, Common Projects have released their Autumn Winter collection, including a very personal take on the dress shoe. Following their success in the sneaker’s world, Peter and Flavio are now spreading their wings into dress shoes, boots and accessories.
Common Projects have also collaborated with the great Moscot Originals from New York to produce their first model of sunglasses: Common Projects x Moscot Sunglasses. The frames take on a matte black finish with a hint of glossy tonal detailing and tinted lenses.
"In an era where collaboration is commonplace, many feel thrown together, lacking meaning or grace. However, these sunglasses are an example of this process at its best. It’sa marriage of two brands defined by their commitment to craftsmanship. Most importantly it feels fresh and interesting, something many collaborations fail to achieve. From the frames themselves to the minimal case and branding, the end product is beautifully executed. They fit as naturally into Moscot’s tradition of well built plastic frames as they do Common Projects’ renowned minimalism. Individually both brands are characterized by balance and consideration, in working together that’s been heightened." (hyr collective)
They will soon be launching their first small leather goods collection. The collection consists of two styles – an accordion wallet in three sizes and a zip wallet in large and small. Each piece comes in both black and metallic leather and all are simply designed with minimal branding.
The new collection of sneakers, wallets and sunglasses will be available in the second half of July in Kapok and and you may also visit our webshop for a selection of some of the latest products
B-jirushi Yoshida (Beams x Porter) is the common brand created by Japanese fashion retailer Beams and bag manufacturer Yoshida Kaban. It was founded by creative director Akira Taneishi in 2003. Yoshida Kaban, also know as Porter Tokyo, gathered respect from all generations with their attitude to put heart and soul into every stitch,whereas BEAMS has now developped as one of Japan most trusted fashion retailer under their “Basic & Exciting” concept.
B-JIRUSHI YOSHIDA is a fresh departure for the endless lists of collaborations and double- named products that can now be found in any store, anywhere as the label focuses on exploring the rich history of both brands to interpretate and create limited items with a rarely matched level of craftmanship.
JFK Square Large bag
When launching collboration products, B-jirushi focuses on selecting very eclectic creators from genres as diverse as possible, such as the drawing case directed by Masamichi Katayama of Wonderwall who designed the B-jirushi YOSHIDA store and a camera bag directed by a professional photographer Ichigo Sugawara. Moreover, it showcases selected products from the "Rock Steady -SOUL REBEL WORKS-" in Aobadai, Tokyo. B-jirushi YOSHIDA also collaborated with Tyler Brule and Monocle for a full bag and accessories collection.
Monocle Baby Boston bag (available in olive in black)
kapok is proud to present an exclusive overseas exhibition of Bjirushi milestone products. The exhibition focuses on a selection of Bjirushi archive by Akira Taneichi as well as a presentation of his latest creations. The exhibition will take place in kapok from August 26th, till September 30th,2009. A rotating selection of the exhibition items will be available on kapok website so be sure to check it regularly!
Portefeuille de la Chouette (available in 6 colours)
Zudy Yip is a Hong Kong jewel designer, who believes every little piece of jewel carries a message. Kapok is introducing this Summer her latest design - The Secret Love.
Braille is a one of a kind language as it can be recognised by touch and feel. It is mystical, unfamiliar and romantic. In Zudy's latest design of the Secret Love Series, "I Love You" is engraved in Braille - a subtle and meaningful message.
Let it be a unique gift and a little secret code between you and your beloved.
You can also discover the crunchy and adorable Nuts Collection by Zudy, symbolizing success and luck. Every Zudy jewel is made of Silver and Palladium, which is easy to maintain and tarnish-resistant.
