(capsule) will take place July 19th + 20th, 2010 during New York Men’s Market Week, and will showcase Spring/Summer 2011 collections from an international, curated assemblage of the market’s most coveted brands at a new venue– Center 548, a stunning old factory building that was once home to the DIA art foundation.
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Exhibitor highlights include the US debut of Kitsuné, the clothing label from the Paris-based creative collective; the re-launch of New York-based CFDA member John Bartlett’s eponymous collection; the tailored-Brit-inspired-by-way-of New York collection from menswear veteran Grahame Fowler; pared-down sophistication from CDFA-nominated Simon Spurr’s diffusion line SPURR; Lecur – known for Japanese-sourced fabrics and vivid colors; avant-garde looks from the Danish Henrik Vibskov; authentic, heavy Nordic knits from S.N.S Herning;vintage-inspired American work wear from New York label Taylor Supply; luxury underpinnings from the historic UK label Sunspel and sensible Southern refinement from Billy Reid.
- The Cocoon by EMEHT & Annie Kwon, presented by (capsule) and Stylesight: (capsule)’s rooftop lounge will feature an installation created by conceptual architect Annie Kwon and EMEHT agency that will act simultaneously as art, environment, performance space and destination.
- The After Party, July 19th, 7pm; (capsule), in conjunction with Spurr and Stylesight will celebrate the season on the
roof of Center 548. Music will come from the Parisian collective Kitsuné. Drinks provided by Belvedere and Heineken. (by invitation)
- Sunset Cocktails, July 20th 5pm; Menswear designer John Bartlett will DJ for an A-list crowd as the sun sets over the Hudson. Drinks provided by Belvedere and Pabst Blue Ribbon. (by invitation)
- Of Other Species, July 19-23, an exhibition of paintings, sculpture, video and installation works created by seven
NY-based independent artists. (Open to the public and on view until July 23rd).
- (capsule) Travel Mart, an online pop-up shop featuring travel accessories designed exclusively by (capsule) designers Mark McNairy, Ally Capellino, Jack Spade, and SHARPS Barber & Shop. (available for purchase at www.capsuleshow.com and www.oaknyc.com)
