visvim SKAGWAY DENIM HI

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visvim 2011 Spring/Summer HOCKNEY – FOLK BORDEAUX

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visvim Chambray Weld Shirt

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Visvim FBT Lhamo-Folk

FBT Lhamo-Folk - долгожданное возвращение одной из первых моделей серии Folk, впервые представленной Хироки Накамурой из Visvim ещё в 2008 году.

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Visvim FBT Studded

Visvim представляет шипованную версию мокасин FBT. На весну 2011 года предлагается два варианта цвета из промасленной замши и позолоченными шипами.

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Visvim Serra Paccard Orange

Visvim Serra Paccard Sand

Visvim Serra Paccard Blue

Visvim Serra Paccard Black

Visvim YUCCA MOC-FOLK

YUCCA MOC-FOLK - новая модель из обувной коллекции Visvim. Представлены в кожаной и замшевой версиях.

A Shaded View on Fashion: Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim

A Shaded View on Fashion’s Diane Pernet once again interviews Hiroki Nakamura of visvim through some short and candid interviews. Taking place at visvim’s recent Paris showroom exhibition, some of the highlights include Nakamura’s desire to reinvent nylon materials as well as the process of tanning and dyeing.

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Visvim Valdez Down Coat 2L

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Visvim Gridwood Moc Toe - Folk

Visvim Serra

This version of the famous visvim hiking-inspired boot has been updated with solutions coming from the recently released SERRA Paccard. Welt constructed, made with premium UK suede leather upper and lined with pigment-free cowhide leather the boot has been upgraded with a lower profile EVA midsole while maintaining it’s durable and rugged outsole. Also available in black, dark brown, light brown and sand.

SOPHNET x Visvim SERRA

Label SOPHNET teams up with footwear and apparel maker visvim on a pair of Serra’s, which will be releasing on Christmas Day. The popular Serra model has been modified with a side zipper which allows the wearer to easily slip on and off the boots without the hassle of fiddling around with shoe laces. Coming in a navy blue colorway, the SOPHNET. x visvim Serra boots will be available at SOPH. stores on Decemeber 25th.

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Visvim Serra Talkeetna black/white

Visvim Serra Talkeetna sand/grey

Visvim Serra Talkeetna dk.brown/yellow

01 Magazine: Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim Interview

In the most recent issue of 01 Magazine, Laura Vignale interviews Hiroki Nakamura of the cult Japanese label, visvim. Touching more so on the conceptual aspect of visvim and Nakamura’s personality, an unwavering sense of pride and passion run through the founder’s insights. The interview in its entirety can be seen here.

Why did you decide to create visvim anyways?

I always wanted to make my own product. I wanted to create something authentic. I have been studying what other brands had produced and I felt the need to produce my own.

Did working at Burton make you a businessman? Did your experience influence your work ethic?

My family has a manufacturing business so I always wanted to start my own business. I knew I couldn’t have anyone else run my business for me. For me it’s important to drive the business and the creative. It’s a delicate balance.

Do you believe that it is important for your products to last and age well with time?

That’s happiness to me! I love a product that lives with me, follows my life, and looks better with time. Every individual creates a unique experience in his or her shoe. That way you have “Laura’s shoes” and then there “Hiroki’s shoes”. Over the years the two shoes will look completely different. The condition of the product was the same in the store. That was just the starting point.

Do you have any secrets you would like to reveal on how you produce these great quality products?

I want to tell you a story. I work with these two Italian textile designers. They are largely unknown but they supply fabrics to some of the best high-end fashion designers. One day they came to my shop and saw my products and told me
they wanted to show me something. The asked me to please come to Italy. So I went to their factory in Como and they showed me their archives. There was a 1meter sample of fabric of everything they have produced in the last 150 years. It was amazing!

Now they are using a new technology in their factory but they still keep the same level of quality that they have maintained for all those years. There’s no question that the ones made by hand still have more feeling and personal touch, but this new machine technology was thoughtfully created so that the philosophy on how the fabric that it produces is still pure and high end. That’s how they are creating their products and that’s now exactly what I am doing too.

How important is nature in your work?

I really like natural authentic things, like leather and food, and fish! You can’t really compete with the authenticity of something from nature. To me it’s very important. I’m not necessary trying to be eco or anything, but if you eat fresh food or fresh fruit, it taste great. You can’t compare it to processed food. My focus is to make a good product with natural materials so that the organic and natural element comes out of it.

Do you think of yourself a fashion designer?

Actually no, I’m just a guy making products. I’m not that sensitive. It’s very simple. It’s not a big deal. You can call me anything you want, but I’m just a guy making products.

Is there another brand out there that you feel is especially relevant right now? Who would you want to collaborate next with?

I like people who are making good stuff. Maybe they aren’t well known. Like those guys in Italy I told you about. Just talking to them gave me so much joy. I love when people are passionate. Like this French guy I met in Mexico who had so much passion for western boots! He actually moved to Mexico and to start his own brand. No one really knows about him in the fashion industry but he’s there making great products. There are a lot of people out there like that. They inspire me. I love working and sharing ideas with people like that.

Visvim “Dissertation on Permeation: Harmony versus Convergence” Sendai Screening

This weekend, F.I.L. SENDAI will play host to an official screening of visvim’s “Dissertation on Permeation: Harmony versus Convergence”. Comprehensive documentary-style videos have complimented many of visvim’s recent collections as it properly frames the inspirations behind the conceptual aspect of the range.

Visvim Serra Paccard

visvim has just launched this run of colorways for its latest hiker model, the Serra Paccard. Created using a premium suede cowhide upper, the walking boot is fitted with a natural cork footbed for comfort and stability. Enhanced with leather welt construction and rugged outsoles, the high durability of the boots is matched with its quality. Completing the wealth of materials are the EVA Phylon midsole and cowhide lining which is said to increase the boot’s breathability. Beautifully constructed, the hiker is now available at select retailers in 5 different block colorways.

Visvim x Dita Sunglasses

Once again collaborating with eyewear specialists Dita, visvim have designed this pair of sunglasses. As to be expected from a joint-venture between two premium labels, the lenses are high quality and sit neatly inside Dita’s much celebrated Zyle acetate frames. Available in either black or red, each colorway is given a contrasting effect. Completing a cultured style, the glasses come in elk leather cases

Visvim X Supreme

Visvim X Suprem Serra Ascent