Extending a much celebrated array of collections and projects, this year Nikicio releases its first menswear collection.

Loosely based on the book ‘The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle’ by Haruki Murakami, the collection persistently gives hints on memorable costume references, which is written beautifully and elaborately, yet firm by the author.

To this inspiration, the debut of Nikicio Homme becomes a collection that is full of memoirs and adventures a man goes through, however vague and mysterious. All the important articles are included; taking basic items in the form of shorts and jackets, to a deliberately crafted blazer and off-the-wall pantsuits. A few forgotten fabrics are unusually applied, linen to shorts, wool and cotton together on a coat, and distressed faux-leather as a complete suit. This echoes the complicated persona of a male individual, and color blocking affirms intellectual capacity to attract others.

Titled “Eluded”, meaning ‘having escaped’, the overall collection is also based on a journey, otherwise known to the fashion fad as travel. Hence sober colors are used, with touches of softness (par example, baby silk is used on linings), without dismissing Nikicio’s signature shapes and timeless structure. Where the journey ends, only the wearer knows.

After years of sharing interests and experiences, as well as unexpected adventures, Nina Nikicio, Creative Director of Nikicio herself, joins hands with a long-term friend Abraham Dewanggana, to create and then conceive this collection, a project long awaited. Together they hone to introduce a seemingly disobeyed image of quality and personified menswear today and hopefully onwards.

Nikicio Homme is now available at Blackmarket.

Following her critically-acclaimed and successful self-titled label, Stella Rissa proudly announces the launch of her second line, Stella.R.

Stella.R carries Ready-to-Wear pieces that maintain a commitment to quality and exclusivity. The line boasts a multitude of stylish separates and dresses as well as a collection of bags, shoes and accessories. Offering unique hand-made prints and hand-dyed garments, available in a range of sizes and colors, Stella.R distinguishes itself from other collections.

Stella. R is now available at Blackmarket.

Fashion-industry veterans Je Jeng and Rujira Lawonvisut have brought their new collection, WRKROOM, to us here at Blackmarket. We’re stoked. With stints at Gap, Urban Outfitters, Harold’s Clothing Store and even having worked alongside fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger between them, expect nothing less than careful construction and unique detailing. WRKROOM delivers a collection of modernized basics of easy versatility in a mash up of long sleeve henleys, unconventional tshirts, hi-tech fabric shorts, plaid cuffed trousers, and button-downs – the most versatile being the tightly woven Dispatch, which offers interchangeable collars. Picking out an outfit has just gotten easier for the less talented among us.

For more information, go to www.wrkroom.com

WRKROOM is now available at Blackmarket.

Monday To Sunday brings us back to the good old basics. Founded in 2009, Monday To Sunday is the brainchild of four young fashion creators; Dita Addlecoat, Mellyun Xing, Oline Siahaan, and Riyam Soepardi, all whom are graduates of Fashion Design of ESMOD Jakarta and Raffles Design Institute Singapore.

With their concept simply based on daily wear, simple and easy to be worn for the day and for the night, from office/campus to dinner, from Monday to Sunday, it’s no wonder we’re hooked. Monday To Sunday serves up a unique twist of detailing and playful cutting which allows the wearer to personalize each look. Pull it up, pull it down, wear it upside down, you’re in charge.

Monday To Sunday is now available at Blackmarket.

The wait is now over, the multi versatile, ingenious signature dress by Nikicio is now available at BlackMarket in black jersey, pink jersey and navy suede. There is no limit to the different ways you can wear this. This truly is every girl’s desire, it functions as a dress, skirt, top, scarf and cape. Be creative and explore the endless possibilities of this piece.

But don’t just take our word for it. Check out some of the many ways you can wear this piece by clicking the link below.

ENLIGHTEN ME!

The signature dress is now stocked at BlackMarket in limited quantities.

Merging extreme sports, street culture, fashion, music and art, Casio G-Shock’s “SHOCK THE WORLD” promotional tour pays tribute to the legendary G-Shock timepiece. This globetrotting project has visited 19 cities; such as London, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Sydney and Tokyo.

For the Singapore leg, limited edition collaborative pieces specially designed by experimental art collective :phunk studio, pays tribute to many great geniuses of street art, pop culture and urbane lifestyle. “As a design quartet, we are constantly challenging ourselves. Not bound by conventions, this cross-disciplinary project with Casio allowed us to experiment with new visual approaches and realise our vision”.

The exclusive watch features a white on white wording along the strap as well as a laser logo on the underside. Casio’s G-Shock line of tough watches perform even under extreme conditions, thanks to its unique shock-resistant construction that withstands vibration and impact. Additionally, the watch uses solar energy to power up; making it eco-friendly.

Functionality combined with design, now who said you can’t have the best of both worlds.

Get your hands on phunk studio’s limited edition watches at BlackMarket now.

Body Modification – The act of adding to, cutting and customizing the body, to extend the concept of self.

ELOHIM Spring Summer 2010 collection takes this concept to it’s fullest expression, translating extruding body shapes and extended shoulder lines. The silhouette is sculpted and decorated with frills; simple cuts are oversize and prolonged. Skin, body and hair are emphasized with frontal, declarative fringe details.

It is said, the body is a glove for the mind; to be studded is to be safe from harm. To lace up, to zip up, to wear courage, over and above our being. Elohim personifies the subversive originality of local fashion, through the exploration and reinterpretation of the anatomical bodily modifications.

ELOHIM Spring Summer 2010 collection is now available at Blackmarket in limited quantites.

“Evade from reality and indulge in the figment of your imagination.”

Reckless Ericka Spring Summer 2010 collection ESCAPISM encapsulates the notion of an individual’s passage through the surreal sub-conscious; the crossing into an ethereal state where time stands still. Exposing the intricacy of the human mind, the collection is a mind trip of distorted silhouettes as generous drapes mould the body of the wearer. Luxuriously soft and eco-friendly Modal fabric and Bamboo jersey create structure amid inorganic drapery; harmonizing the form of the expressive human body.

ESCAPISM by Reckless Ericka is now available at Blackmarket.

Turning the most ordinary things into fashion statements, Texas-born, Singaporean jewellery designer Mandy Wu decided she needed a creative outlet while pursuing a bachelor degree in Chemistry. Handcrafting her work from unconventional materials and using jewellery as an instrument in telling stories and evoking emotions, Mandy Wu is not one who design by the book. Creating a collection of one-off pieces exclusively for Blackmarket, she sought to capture the dark romantic essence of one’s transition from girlhood to womanhood. Crystals & pearls, we’re sold.

For more information, head over to www.mandywu.com

Mandy Wu’s exclusive collection and Deer Skull collection are now available at Blackmarket.

‘Lunar Mare’, the second collection from French-born, Australia based Estelle Dévé is science fiction fantasy meets old African tribe. Her combination of luxury cream leather, clear resin and precious gold-plated pewter gives emanates the mysterious, beauty of the moon. Additionally, each piece is beautifully named after a location of the moon; the closest celestial body that stands between Earth and infinity. ‘Lunar Mare’ is heartfelt yet mechanical, nostalgic but ambitious; a true ode to an extraterrestrial ideal is the designer’s unorthodox brand of sophistication.

Karen O in Estelle Dévé's Serenitatis Necklace

Susie Bubble in Estelle Dévé's Somni Necklace

With an already extensive fan-base, (Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Florence of Florence and The Machine and fashion writer Susie Bubble, just to name a few) you’ve probably seen more of Estelle Dévé’s designs than you thought and you’ll be seeing a lot more of her I’m sure.

Estelle Dévé ‘Lunar Mare’ Collection is now available at blackmarket in limited quantites.