Clemens en August

Clemens en August is label with a truly innovative take on distribution as you can only purchase their garments whilst on tour. Each season they travel to international cities, selling their collections in contemporary art galleries for three days at a time, with them in London on Wednesday 5 May to Friday 7.

Clemens en August create beautifully crafted pieces, which are very clean, sharp, detailed to perfection, which culminates into something that is uncompromisingly stylish. They have recently collaborated with artist Liam Gillick on a pair of unisex brogues, which are available on the current tour.

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Phil and the Osophers

Phil and the Osophers are a four-piece band from Brooklyn, NY, who make Lo-Fi, Hook laden, scratchy alternative music that is very appeasing to the ears. Just listen!

The Magic Kids

Nashville’s, The Magic Kids have been causing some a bit of stir their flamboyant SXSW performance and rightfully so, with their sublime breezy, sweet, catchy pop songs. Made from Plastic loves this band and is pretty sure you will too.

Surfer Blood

Surfer Blood are not exactly hot off the press but still a band who have managed to produce Made from Plastic’s favourite album of the year. Their infectious blend of Lo-Fi, garage, surfer pop are well and truly bringing in the summer and to top it off they have recently covered Made from Plastic’s all time favourite Beach Boys song in “Don’t Worry Baby”, which makes them winners.

Boris Bidjan Saberi

Born in Munich, Germany, Boris Bidjan Saberi began his fashion career with a leather accessories brand, U CAN FUCK W, launched whilst he was studying for an internship, with Boris Bidjan Saberi starting in 2006. His work is precise, edgy, modern, whist focusing his creations on functionality and a strong feeling of freedom, whilst mixing sophisticated casual wear and post gothic influences.

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55DSL X PANINI: The Galactic Battle of Foosball

Those clever folks at 55DSL have come up with one of the most original concepts for the world cup, with a collaboration with worldwide renowned sports collectibles company PANINI, launching The Galactic Battle of Foosball.

55DSL and PANINI will be hosting local disputes all over planet Earth and the winners will gather at the final challenge in Bassano del Grappa, Italy on mid June. The grand prize winning team of the final will be beamed to South Africa with 55DSL creative director Andrea Rosso in July for a once-in-a-lifetime experience..

Set to take place in seven countries worldwide in US, UK, Japan, Italy, France, Greece, Colombia, teams will be composed of two players and will have to defeat their own countrymen before being invited to play in the finals in Bassano del Grappa in June.

To prepare players and consumers for the launch, 55DSL and PANINI have created a tees pack inspired by the world’s top football countries. Comprising 10 t-shirts created in collaboration with 10 different international artists and 1 celebrative tee designed by 55DSL creative team.

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Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York

Store Front, The Disappearing Face of New York is a visual guide to New York City’s timeworn storefronts from Gingko Press. It’s a collection of powerful images that capture the neighbourhood spirit and familiarity that these shops once embodied. Almost all of these businesses are a reflection of New York’s early immigrant population, a wild mix of varying ethnic backgrounds. This is book is an exceptional visual history of New York and its ever changing face and a one of Made from Plastic’s favourite new books.

Ashi Dashi

If you like to keep your feet nice and toasty then you will love this exceptionally playful and quirky American label Ashi Dashi. Why the Japanese name well it roughly translates to "expose your feet" or "stick out your foot", which is quite an apt name. Ashi Dashi produces high quality socks, with a fun approach, without being novelty or looking like they came from a joke shop. They take their inspiration from everyday objects to geometrical compositions, all done in limited runs. Made from Plastic is big fan of this label and their new take on a wardrobe staple.

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It's Nice That

Made from Plastic is sure you are all aware of It’s Nice That, that lovely site who continually provides us with finest and newest talent from around the globe, more importantly though as it’s that time again with their bi-annual publication nearing stores. It’s Nice That bi-annual showcases their most interesting editorials from the last six months, with issue #3 available now so go and treat yourself to something that will take a prominent place on your coffee table.

Tom Brown's Traditional Satchels Oxford

Tom Brown's Traditional Satchels Oxford represent and showcase a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship. Each satchel is hand crafted, with a stunning heirloom quality that are set to stand the test of time, where they will inevitable look better the more worn they get. These stylish yet classi satchels are a must for anyone who loves a good should bag and be sure to check out their retro tuck boxes also.

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