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Following the success of the their collaboration with Stussy, Converse announces their second major collaboration of the year with iconic Japanese brand Neighborhood for a collaboration that takes masterpieces of Americana and channels it through Tokyo’s attention to detail. This is not the first time Converse taps a Japanese brand for collaboration - it’s not…
Kinfolk flew out to Hong Kong for a special pop-up shop inside Lane Crawford’s Hong Kong and Shanghai locations, marking the first time Kinfolk has been available in the Greater China area. To recreate the unique experience of being at The Kinfolk Store, we partnered with our friends at Album, Powers, and Bleu de Paname…
In anticipation of our first ever pop up in Hong Kong with Lane Crawford, Kinfolk Managing Director Keith Abrams and Creative Director Jey Perie spent a day with the luxury retailer to chat about the concept behind Kinfolk. The SS ’17 collection, entitled High Life Low Life, debuts exclusively at Lane Crawford on February 16, and will…
Kinfolk Creative Director Jey Perie recently sat down with one of our favorite publications, Playboy, to discuss his take on what’s at the forefront of menswear right now. It’s like having your own personal stylist. Read the full article here! And shop the full look below.
A collaboration between Japanese-based brand Ink x Kinfolk, the Rabbit Military Jacket takes our classic embroidered bunny rabbit logo and stitches it on the back of military jackets. Made from vintage surplus American Army fabric, each one of these beauties features unique wear and markings; no two are exactly alike. Founded in the winter of…
On December 08, we celebrated the release of our exclusive collaboration with the Levi’s Tailorshop by throwing a party at Kinfolk 90, inviting all our friends, and getting them drunk! We’re so grateful to everyone who came out, it was a blast. Check out the photos below. We still have few pieces left of the…
Photographer: Go Fukasawa Model: Hunter Chung In collaboration with the Levi’s Tailorshop, Kinfolk presents the Double Bunny Trucker Jacket. This limited edition collaboration marks the beginning of a larger partnership between the two brands and the arrival of Levi’s Made & Crafted in our Brooklyn boutique. Kinfolk Creative Director Jey Perie, on the design inspiration…
Every layered cake needs a cherry on top, and I felt our FW16 collection was missing that cherry. I was wrapping up design for FW16 and wanted to work on a shearling piece, but that’s not something we could produce at the highest level in small quantities, so my team and I started…
Kinfolk is excited to collaborate with Converse Essentials for a limited edition sweater featuring the classic backwards “K” Kinfolk logo. For the launch of it’s new apparel collection, Converse selected 13 stores around the globe to be included in this project based on their personal connection to the unique style of their local community, and…
By Whitney Mallett Alt + Esc is a keyboard shortcut offering the possibility of switching between browser windows. That idea of navigating new windows and alternative perspectives is what prompted Alison Sirico and Irina V. Makarova to name their curatorial platform and editorial archive after the key command. Marrying their respective backgrounds in Brooklyn’s…
Kinfolk’s friendship with artist Eric Elms goes way back. The Brooklyn based visual artist has a long history of bringing his playful and offbeat designs to streetwear brands, and is responsible for some of our favorite collaborations, including Brain Dead, Supreme, and Vans. So when we learned that he was launching his own label, POWERS, we were…
Our latest edition of #Kinfolklife Podcast is out now, featuring an exclusive mix by Toronto’s A Digital Needle, purveyors of disco music, a style that encompasses a raw and eclectic mix of funk, soul, jazz, boogie & proto-house. Their music is self-described as “a good mix of something to dance to, but something for your…
Tonight, Kinfolk 94 hosts the book release for “Hold on Tight, Love at Myrtle Beach”, with photography by Ben Rosenzweig, and creative direction by Twin Bro Bro. We wanted to show the other side of what the festival is really about, human connections, love and respect. The aim of this book is to show shared moments…
Kinfolk’s very own Keith Abrams took a break from a busy trip to Magic, Las Vegas to chat with Jian Deleon of Highsnobiety for Episode 13 of their podcast Conversations. With the rise of the internet, the traditional tradeshow’s place in the grand scheme of retail & fashion has inevitably changed. On part 2 of…
Kinfolk resident and Fool’s Gold Records’ OG Sammy Bananas is the first contributor to the #kinfolklife podcast. He’ll be playing at Kinfolk 90 tonight 9/2. Doors at 10pm. As a bonus, check out Sammy’s 5 ‘Timeless’ Records below.
Kinfolk 94’s Sade Night turns 2 today! Celebrate ‘Two Years of Tears’ with an exclusive mix by John McSwain aka @vacationsnyc. And join us tonight for a special celebration! View event details!
The latest addition to The Kinfolk Store, Fabrick, is a textile brand which emerged as an extension of Japan’s famed toy company Medicom Toy with a single goal - to “make your life happy”. Their mission is simple, to deliver high-quality original fabrics designed by a curated selection of the world’s leading artist and designers that share in…
We recently sat down with Fredrick, Maryland born artist and photographer Cam Saint Claire at Kinfolk 94 as she took a break from prepping for her upcoming show. She shared with us how she found her love for the camera, taking photos in the caribbean and more. Cam’s work will be on display at the upcoming…
We’re sports fanatics here at Kinfolk, but we especially love fútbol (soccer, for American fans). Soccer hasn’t quite reached the level of popularity in America that it has around the globe, but with roots and ties to Asia, Europe and the US, it makes sense that our crew of New Internationalists would gravitate to the sport….
The June issue of The Culture Crush asks “Where have all the Bohemians gone?”. The answer, of course, is Kinfolk. The Culture Crush creative director Debra Scherer sat down with Ryan Carney, Jey Perie, Keith Abrams, Salah Mason, and Maceo Eagle to talk about track bikes, the concept of an international creative community, and meaningful…
Karaoke originated in Kobe, Japan in the early 1970’s, and the first karaoke machine is credited to Daisuke Inoue. Providing musical entertainment at parties had long been a Japanese custom, and the karaoke machine allowed everyone to participate in this custom through the use of an instrumental track of popular songs with the vocals removed,…
For SS16, iconic footwear brand Converse continues their partnership with premium Italian knitwear company Missoni to produce a pack of Chuck Taylor All Star 1970’s. Made with authentic Missoni fabrics, well-known for quality knitwear in bold, vibrant patterns, the shoes use a space dyed, knitted, open weave cotton and loose lined mesh interior to provide…
Kinfolk is excited to announce the arrival of our first-ever denim collection! The roots of Kinfolk are firmly planted in Japan, so it’s only natural that we would go back to produce our first denim pieces. Specifically, we went to Okayama, which is world renowned for producing the highest quality of denim. The collection consists of classic five-pocket…
Beside’s being the go-to spot for some of Japan’s most coveted brands in Brooklyn, Kinfolk has deeper connections to the vibrant country than many may think. Tokyo is where it all began and Nakameguro, a neighborhood in Tokyo, is home to the original Kinfolk bar. Tokyo has become like a second home to many of the…
Photo: Alessandro Simonetti A brand with history President’s was first founded in Florence in 1957, but it wasn’t until 2010 when creative director and third generation family member Guido Biondi brought the brand to the market. After attending one of Italy’s most prestigious fashion institutes, Biondi took over his grandfathers manufacturing business, and built President’s…
There’s an old trick you can use to convince yourself to close on big ticket reversible outerwear and it’s that you’re actually buying two jackets! And while you’re most certainly purchasing two different looks, how often is it the case that both sides get the same amount of wear? Rare is the fully reversible jacket that one treats as fully…
In a landmark collaboration of fashion and sport, the Seattle-based Maiden Noir has come together with Massachusetts-based Victory Sportswear to bring us the 3M Trail Runner. The shoe, available in 3 colors, features stitched tonal suede and mesh accented with 3M reflective tape. Victory Sportswear shoes are created in the tradition of the original handmade running shoe…
Kinfolk SS 2016 Release Kinfolk released their highly anticipated SS 2016 collection Thursday. Inspired by the limelight of the 70’s and 80’s and Tokyo nightlife, Planet K features a new, vibrant color palette and some speciality pieces you won’t want to miss. The Fam Kinfolk men Maceo, Salah, Keith, & Brandon
Planet K is a place engineered from the metafuturist aesthetic of Tokyo in the 70’s and 80’s and features references to popular American iconography, eastern design and the dialect of philosophy. The collection continues to break new ground for Kinfolk, including first time productions of anoraks, a tailored collaborative summer suit and the most highly…
“When it comes to silhouettes and pattern, I want to stay true to my long term vision for the brand, but this season I added more flashy color to the collection. Everybody else is doing black, navy and ecru. I wanted to bring more pastel colors that I couldn’t really find anywhere else in…
Kinfolk is excited to be featured in this month’s Pop-In@Nordstrom, Heartbreakers II—a showcase of evolving men’s style featuring limited-edition, carefully considered clothing and products by upcoming, need-to-know designers, alongside our good friends Bedwin & The Heartbreakers, Maiden Noir, and TSPTR. Head over to one of the participating stores below, or Nordstrom.com, to get your hands…
Brooklyn isn’t technically any more important than it’s four sister boroughs, but it’s an expansive land made up of unique neighborhoods and even more unique characters. There are plenty of misconceptions about Brooklyn, but the biggest one is probably that any one part or person embodies the borough on the whole. Spike DDB, an agency…
If you’ve been checking for all things Kinfolk over the past year or two, you’ve surely heard rumblings of our expansion to LA. The original plan for a Kinfolk Los Angeles has gone through quite a few changes since we first dreamt of bringing Kinfolk westward, but we’re proud to announce the first step in our…
If you’ve been checking for all things Kinfolk over the past year or two, you’ve no doubt heard rumblings of a Los Angeles location. The original plan for a Kinfolk in LA has gone through quite a few changes since we first dreamt of bringing the reverse K out west, but we’re proud to announce the first…
Kinfolk’s Jey Perie recently sat down with long-time Kinfolk collaborator and friend, Justin Hager, to discuss his upcoming Boyz N the Hood-inspired collaboration, the origins of his connection to Kinfolk and his plans for the rest 2016. The two piece collection, which consists of a Furious Styles tee and a Tre Styles ash tray, is now available here, or…
If you were lucky enough to snag pre-sale tickets for our New Year’s Eve Party at Kinfolk 94, you’re probably wondering what to wear. Don’t worry, we are not gonna let you show up to our party not looking fly. We’ve put together some looks for you, all available for purchase online or in store!…
The good people at Hypebeast TV saw fit to visit us over at 94 Wythe Ave and profile Kinfolk label creative head, Jey Perie. Hear him discuss his inspiration for the AW ’15 Run With The Hunted Collection, how he became involved with Kinfolk, and his multicultural background.
“I’ve never been a fan of puffy jackets” Perie says. The Kinfolk x Comfy Vest is available in 3 colors: Navy, Red and Olive!
For the indoor outdoorsman The Kinfolk x Comfy Down vest is made with a water-repellant fabric and all down filled, designed to keep you warm and dry, without adding bulk! Available in Olive, Red, and Navy. For discerning heads The Kinfolk 94 Wythe beanies are the perfect gift when you’re unsure what to gift! They’re…
On Saturday, December 5th, Kinfolk 94 had the esteemed pleasure of hosting an album release party for Erykah Badu’s latest opus, “But You Can’t Use My Phone.” The party featured music by DJ Soul, Rashad “Tumblin Dice” Smith, Q-Tip and of course, Ms. Badu herself. While on set, Badu played the entirety of the new album,…
In the year and a half of its existence, Kinfolk 94 has been the birthplace of more party franchises than we can remember. More often than not, these parties turn into something special for the attendees and the party-throwers alike and end up being the highlight of someone’s weekend, month or even season. The latest…
Kinfolk is stoked to have been included in the GQ’s 100 Best Denim & Casual Shops in America! Read what they have to say about us here. And if you’re in the Brooklyn area, stop by The Kinfolk Store and see for yourself!
In the way that each season of Kinfolk builds upon the last, this lookbook’s story is the continuation of a relationship born during S/S 2015.
The video look book is but a small preview of the print version, but look closely and you’ll get a good look at forthcoming hats, tees, jackets, and a limited edition Kinfolk-print shirt.
Kinfolk has long had ties to a diverse, international community of artists so it was only a matter of time before we’d fill our spaces with the work of more than just one of them. This past August 1st marked a very special occasion for us as we were inundated with the art lovers for the opening of two separate shows at once.
