perspective20.com

The artisanal capsule NikeCraft collection is a result of partnership between artist Tom Sachs and Nike. These two highly innovative, and creative entities pushed the boundaries of functional fashion and design. There are multiple products available: shoes, jacket and bags. Available at Firmament (Berlin) and 290sqm (Amsterdam). More information about the collection here.

At Starling & Hero (Cape Town, South Africa) they love making bicycles. Simplistic, practical and beautiful ones. Each one unique and referred to as an upcycle. And the good news is that they are about to open a café as well. More information here.

PRAJAA means ‘generation’ in the ancient language Sanskirt and that’s exactly what this company intends to create. A new generation of shoes, handcrafted by Indonesian artisans using the finest techniques in shoemaking that can only come from years of expertise. More information and shoes here.

Some very nice illustrations by artist Matte Stephens from Portland (Oregon, USA). More work here.

English menswear label Percival released some images and a video of their S/S 2012 collection. Great fabrics and fit. More here.

Furniture makers Gunnar Dahl and Karolina Stenfelt worked together with designers Karl-Johan Hjerling and Karin Wallenbäck to produce a stylish and minimalistic collection for their Stockholm-based independent furniture brand SNICKERIET. More here.

Some images by Spanish photographer and designer Javier José Serrano, also known as Yosigo. More work here.

UNIS is inspired by and designed for the contemporary downtown man. Produced and manufactured in New York and Los Angeles. Check out their latest collection – spring/summer 2012 - here.

Simple ideas are the best ideas. And this is one: a magnetic bicycle light by Copenhagen Parts. The lights can be attached to (steel) frames thanks to magnets and they will fit to different tube diameters. And the best bit: The lights turn on when placed on the frame and automatically switch off when removed. Available from August 2012 in two versions (machined aluminium or silicone rubber). More here.

This season Belgium designer Kris van Assche and Lee Jeans collaborate by the name Lee KRISVANASSCHE. Using workwear cotton twill, Kris Van Assche reinterprets five iconic Lee archive pieces (denim jacket, blouson, jeans shirt, five pocket trousers and chino) in two colorways (workwear blue and dark brown). The collection will be available through a selection retailers from July 2012.

The Density of Light is an installation by Mexican artist Gabriel Dawe. Thousands of strands of sewing threads are used to make a rainbow in real. The precision of the installation allows the viewer to see the rainbow from all angles. You can visit the installation at Gallery Lot 10 (Brussels, Belgium) until June 9 2012.

Via It’s Nice That.

Chet Faker is the pseudonym of a Melbourne musician Nick Murphy. He just released his (mini) album – just seven tracks, but all magnificent – called Thinking in Textures. Listen to the brilliant Terms and Conditions here. Keep your eyes (and ears) on this guy.

Mighty-Mac was originally based in Gloucester (Massachusetts, USA) and roduced popular sportswear and clothing for boating in the 80′s. The company was shut down around 1990 but the brand has made a welcome return, in 2009 the brand has been revived by the Japanese company 35Summers. This gym tee is a nice combination of a sweat shirt and a t-shirt. Made in the USA and available at OiPolloi.

Some images by photographer Bryan Schutmaat from Houston (USA). More work here.