J Lindeberg New Showroom

Made from Plastic was recently lucky enough to be shown around J Lindeberg brand new showroom in Shoreditch, which radiates the typical Swedish style you’ve come to love and expect from J Lindeberg. Other than the excitement of seeing their new showroom Made from Plastic had a sneak peak at their Spring/Summer 2010 collection, which is a real move from them in the right direction.

Made from Plastic will have the full Spring/Summer 2010 look book very soon.

Allo, Darlin'

Allo, Darlin' is the music of songwriter Elizabeth Morris. Originally from a country town in Queensland, she then moved to London in 2005 and started a band called The Darlings, later changing the name to Allo, Darlin'.

Allo, Darlin', have not long released their 3 track EP “Henry Rollins Don’t Dance”, which is an excellent slice of breezy indie pop. Their debut album is being recording as we speak at Soup Studios, which Made from Plastic is very excited about.

Allo, Darlin'-Henry Rollins Don't Dance

Dirt Box Continued...

It will come as no surprise to those who know Made from Plastic that Dirt Box is one our favourite labels (as you very rarely see me in anything other than one of their tees) so you can imagine how happy Made from Plastic is to inform of their latest batch of goodies. Those clever lads at been tinkering away in their laboratory and come up with two extremely sharp tees, “Burnt Out” and “Trippin Ballz”. The “Burnt Out” tee also boasts a new and improved fit, which is even more of a bonus.

Made from Plastic highly recommends you get your grubby hands on their latest offering as you won’t regret it and watch out as the best is yet to come. You should also grab a set of their customised poker dice and hustle, hustle, hustle!!!

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Arne & Carlos

Arne & Carlos was established in 2002 by Norwegian Arne Nerjordet and Swedish Carlos Zachrison. Drawing on their traditional Scandinavian influences and their natural environment, they create innovative and visually striking knitwear.

All their knitwear is crafted by artisans, with half of the collection being hand-made, the other half machine-made, with the finish on all garments done by hand and is the perfect piece for the coming winter months.

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Barbour x Tokihito Yoshida

Barbour has teamed up with Japanese designer Tokihito Yoshida to launch a new limited edition Beacon Heritage collection, which Made from Plastic is in love with. The collection consists of both wax and waterproof jackets for men, with the inspiration for this Beacon Heritage Range coming from the vast Barbour archive.

Tokihito is renowned for the detail that he adds to his pieces and has taken their distinctive style and added his own signature design to create a unique and timeless collection, in true Barbour style.

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Lick My Legs

Lick My Legs were born out of vicious minds and made for free independent souls, with the intention of making the lucky few who own one beautiful, unique and giving them a piece of glam. Their printed tees are all hand made using the finest inks, with each t-shirt numbered and edition limited. Made from Plastic loves Lick My Legs, with their provocative and always brilliant prints.

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Raf Simons X Pete De Potter

Belgian designer, writer and artist Peter De Potter has been working with Raf Simons for a while, assisting with several collections on the visuals, prints and other general conception processes. The pair have now teamed up and produced two very sharp looking t-shirts, “That Was Then But This Is Now” and “Non-Stop”, which are both available at Oki-Ni.

Made from Plastic has been a long running fan of Raf Simons and all his collaborations and this new one ranks very high.

Without Backbones

Without Backbones is an East London label, which follows a strict dress code of black on black with a splash of white, dynamic grey and a soupcon baby pink. True to form these boys reflect fresh humorous design with a slightly cynical view born out of spent youth in a provincial seaside town. Their pieces continually invoke images of a quintessential suburban rude boy and shambolic sporty Goth on a musical exchange in a hackney launderette.

Without Backbones is another label that is filed under the Made from Plastic frequently worn section and we are thoroughly recommending you to check them out.

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Marjan Pejoski

Marjan Pejoski has been operating his own label since 2000 to much acclaim, with his unique style. He merges traditional techniques and materials with truly original concepts, merging old with new, past with future. The result is original and individual pieces and look, which are romantic, innocent as well as sinful, androgynous but dandyesque.

Marjan Pejoski drops four collections, which are always stylishly left of centre, enduring, versatile and Made from Plastic always loves.

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Mr. Hare

Mr. Hare premier collection ‘Purest Form’ is a study of the classic oxford and derby constructions on handsome lasts. Mr. Hare addresses “Quality, Style and Emotion” to create shoes with dignity and elegance. The results are stunning, with classic and contemporary footwear. Mr. Hare footwear is handmade in Italy by Tuscan craftsmen. Made from Plastic adores these shoes and feels you couldn't own a finner pair.

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No Device

No Device, formed from two members from Erase.Release and have been seducing Made from Plastic ever since with a handful of impressive remixes. Made from Plastic doesn’t know much else about No Device other than debut single “We Were Lions” will be dropping soon and it’s amazing so check it and them out.

No Device-We Were Lions

Jack Spade

Jack Spade originally started out as a woman’s wear line but as its success grew Jack Spade branched out into menswear. He produces accessories for the modern man, which are exceptionally practical, with highly original yet subtle design flourishes. Made from Plastic has been a long running fan of Jack Spade and is continually amazed with his new pieces and is looking very forward to his debut clothing collction coming soon.

“Soon after, I heard about a student at Art Center in Los Angeles who wrote a senior thesis entitled “The History of Carrying.” I immediately called and scheduled a meeting with him. He was fascinated by function and science, having received his degree in both fine art and industrial design. He understood the Jack Spade philosophy and aesthetic and was interested in creating something new. We combined my point-of-view on design with his passion for function and launched JACK.”
-Jack Spade

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BBLessing

Established in April 2006, BBlessing is a boutique dedicated to redefining the retail experience as it pertains to modern life. BBlessing features a unique, tightly edited selection of bleeding edge men's fashion, art, music, literature and film.

Operating holistically within the boutique is the BBlessing gallery, which exhibits quarterly group and solo artist shows. BBlessing gives artists an opportunity to show work in an unconventional setting, reaching people that may not have the occasion to enjoy their work in a traditional gallery.

BBlessing aims to impart a sense of luxury, but with wit, in a whimsical and engaging fashion. The boutique features an array of both young and established menswear designers from New York, Japan and Europe, as well as its signature BBlessing collection, which Made from Plastic is in love with, not to mention the store itslef.

Adam Spagnolo

Adam Spagnolo is an America designer who attributes his design aesthetic to the prominence of architecture, art and design. His debut collection dropped in 2007 and has since then gained progressive exposure and a buzz around the designer.

Adam Spagnolo’s latest collection has adopted the “less is more” philosophy. He worked with Italian woo, leather, Turkish cotton, and Japanese denim to create streamlined pieces for the collection, with an addition of glossy fabrics to elongate the silhouette.

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Sam Haskins: Fashion Etcetera

Sam Haskins new book “Fashion Etcetera” is his first joint publishing project with a designer (Tommy Hilfiger), which showcases a retrospective assembly of Haskins’ work. The book itself concentrates on celebrating style, with figure photography and graphic thinking. Made from Plastic has been a long term fan of Haskins work and feels you will be one after picking up this book.

“As a rule I do not remember my visual experiences as a series of isolated, individual scenes. At the end of a working day my mind swims with images in which multiple components blend and merge. The montage approach combined with the simultaneous use of double-page-spreads provides an effective formula for marshalling all these elements into an organized graphic entity.”

-Sam Haskins

Happy Socks

Happy Socks are a Swedish label, who launched in 2008. Their socks are all unisex and don’t conform to the conventional and boring designs you find on the high street, with their quirky designs and colour combinations. Happy Socks are made to the highest standard and Made from Plastic thoroughly recommends Happy Socks to anyone who wants something comfy and stylish on their feet.

Otis Batterbee

Otis Batterbee luxury travel accessories was launched in 2008, with its practical yet stylish collection of travel eye masks, city scented candles, handkerchiefs, travel wash bags, revive and sleep sprays. Otis Batterbee accessories encompass everything that is great about British style, with a contemporary twist, which makes them a must have in Made from Plastic’s overnight bag.

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