Available starting this morning, as in today, is Nom de Guerre’s revision of the classic Converse Skid Grip CVO canvas sneaker. Debuted in the early 1960s, the logo-less classic silhouette has done its time circulating with many a fringe scene, from tennis and boating socialites in its early days to surfers and new-waver in the […]
30
Jul
A darker look to the summertime classic
The Hooded Blazer is just one of the pieces among Nom de Guerre’s Spring/Summer 2010 line, which is beginning to make itself known. The blazer includes a detachable hood that breaks away at the collar and is made from very lightweight treated cotton. It’s half lined and claims to be fit with shoulder epaulettes, although […]
20
Aug
Pretty much a collector’s dreams come true
It’s not so easy to get excited about collaborations these days, but this one has me wiping the drool away. Adidas heads are going to go nuts. Adidas, as part of their Five-Two-3 Concept, are re-working some classics in conjunction with Stone Island, Nom de Guerre, Porter, Maharishi and XLarge. That’s a damn respectable list, […]
20
Jul
The Extremes Of The Arctic Wilderness Is The Launching Point
When it comes to utilitarian basics, Nom de Guerre is easily one of my favorite brands. Their aesthetic is all around smart—be it in fashion, art, graphic design, right down to the experience you have walking into their store. They worry about the details. Oki Ni just up collection number nine for preorder. Peep the […]
