An exceptionally versatile and talented artist hailing from the Philippines is Kiko Escora. Having had numerous exhibits mainly throughout Southeast Asia, he is clearly a jack of all trades in the creative world. From painting, sketching, installations, clothing design/printing, photography to djing, Kiko does not merely dabble in these various mediums of expression but is very much well versed in each alike.

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Totokaelo is the online counterpart of Seattle Based boutique- Impulse. The site , which is in beta, is set to launch as both an online shop as well as a forum for like minded fashion forward shoppers to communicate on current trends, likes and dislikes, etc.. Currently the blog is live and there are alots of lovely things to look at! You can also request a membership, check out Totokaelo here.

New Zealand design trio, and all around rockstars of the country, Stolen Girlfriend’s Club have been awarded with the DHL fashion exporter of year award.  This award gives recognition and a grant to pump their cool ideas through the veins of the international world.

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Our Legacy has been around for the past two years, but unfortunately it is super rare to find in the US. You can see their Spring 08 collection on their website, beautiful cuts and details. Our Legacy is a kind of Scandinavian minimalism that is very hot right now worldwide.

Really nice Menswear line from Japan Grime Effect should arrive in the US pretty soon…
Here is a preview

Really cool limited ( due to the availability of fabrics ) collection Vane Clothing have some nicely cut hoodies, sweaters and women pieces And if you’re in New York, make sure to swing by Union or Reed Space or on her online shop there’s some cool shit sitting there…

and i is starting to make a buzz in the US market with its very strategic placements. it can be found at Opening Ceremony in New York (they will be opening their LA location very soon). Also look out for them in Fred Segal Man in Santa Monica for fall 07.