For the upcoming autumn and winter, Maison Kitsuné takes you to England’s heart-beating capital; London.

Model, singer and song-writer, Sky Ferreira strikes the pose for Maison Kitsuné Spring/Summer 2014 New York – New Wave with Jonny Pierce and Heather Boo. 

Discovered in 2010 with her single “One“, Sky Ferreira is back with her first album called “Night Time, My Time” with an explicit art cover signed by Gaspard Noé. Currently on tour,  Sky took time to answer a few questions for the Kitsuné Journal.

Everything is embarrassing really ?

Brooklyn is now home to you; do you still remain a California girl at heart?

I think every California girl remains a California girl for the rest of their life. Even though I consider New York my home and moved here almost 5 years ago, I still walk as slow & have the mentality as someone who grew up at Venice Beach.

Your first album “Night time, My time”, already out in the US,  is about the hit the European charts.  How does it feel ? 

I’ve never been able to release something internationally so I’m extremely excited. It’s been a huge goal of mine because a lot,if not most of my fans are from other countries than America. They won’t have to steal the songs from YouTube & can have the recordings in it’s true form and quality.

If we catch you on a typical day, what is your outfit of choice?

I’m pretty all over the place. I dress in whatever I feel comfortable in. I don’t like my clothes to wear me.

What are your favorite hang-out spots in New-York and Paris?

At home, I don’t go out often since I’m never home. I usually just drive around with my boyfriend and I love Angelika theater & Kim’s video store. In Paris, I usually hang out at Hotel Amour because I usually have to meet most of my friends in Paris there. Gaspar Noe always takes me to the best places. He took me to Le Comptoir General & now I always go with my band.

Do you have a motto? 

No, I try not to live by mottos.

What is your favorite Maison Kitsuné piece you got to wear during the shoot?

The sunglasses. I collect sunglasses and always wear them onstage. They are the cure to stage fright.

Kiko Mizuhara and Niels Schneider have been revealed in Maison Kitsune fall/winter 2013-14 lookbook.

Both Japanese and American, Kiko Mizuhara is currently the hottest cover girl in Japan, a promising actress and the new Maison Kitsuné muse.

Niels Schneider is a promising French actor, especially celebrated for his performance in Xavier Dolan‘s film “Heartbeats“.

Maison Kitsuné has exclusively interviewed them! Discover their answers below!

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Interview of Kiko Mizuhara

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Kiko is wearing the cream “Fox Head Pullover Jacquard”

Does your name “Kiko” means something?

Kiko came from Princess Akishino who is known as Princess Kiko. Her Kiko is with this letter “紀”, but my one is “希” because a fortune teller said “紀” doesn’t match with my last name.

Tell us more about the beginning of your career, how did everything start and how did you succeed to arrive here?

I belonged to a model agency when I lived in Kobe, and was taking acting classes, modeling for some local jobs, etc. My decent model career has started from Japanese teen fashion magazine called Seventeen. I found a model audition page in Seventeen, sent my pictures and passed! I’ve been modeled for 3 years, quitted for an year, and moved to Tokyo to restart modeling. Few years later, film director Tran Anh Hung found me in a magazine and asked me to act Midori in his film “Norwegian Wood”.

What did you think the first time you saw yourself in a magazine?

I was a little child, so was just happy and my reaction was like “wow, I’m in a magazine!”.

Your favorite fashion magazine?

I have too many!

How was the shooting for the Maison Kitsuné Fall-Winter 2013 lookbook?

It was just fun. Actually it was my first time to work with my friend and stylist Yoko Miyake. Of course photographer Kotori Kawashima‘s pictures were amazing, I love them.

What is your favorite piece of the collection?

I especially like the teddy with Kitsune logo on back. Also sweater with Kitsune’s face on it.

Niels is wearing the red check “Safari Shirt BD”, with grass “Cable R-neck Pullover Cashmere Solid”  and camel “Classic Coat”.

Kiko is wearing the petrol “Jersey Skirt” and the royal blue and white Teddy.

Did you enjoy to pose with Niels Schneider, an actor ?

It was great, but I was wondering if he was ok with his hand injured…

Have you ever seen one of the films he played in, as “Les Amours Imaginaires”?

Unfortunately not yet.

Describe us the kind of outfit you love to wear.

I love so many different styles such as retro styles, dresses, casual wears, simple looks and many more… The only problem is that I have too many clothes!

Give us three of your favorite places in Paris?

My favorite places in Paris are the Passage Verdeau, where I bought paintings, a gay bar at Le Marais and of course, fashion boutiques!

What are you currently working on?

Japanese history drama called Yae no Sakura.

Could we expect to see you again on stage or on screen?

I’ll be in the new Japanese film out on January 2014.

Kiko is wearing the cream “Fox Head Pullover Jacquard”.

Kiko is wearing the navy and white “Baby Shirt A mini print” with the plum “Jersey Skirt” and indigo “Lavinia Coat”.

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Interview of Niels Schneider

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Niels is wearing the green/grey check “Worker Shirt BD” with the “Classic Suit A“.

Was it the first time you posed as a model?

Yes, it was the first time, but I did not have the impression of acting as a model. Anyway, I would not be able to play as I would not take myself seriously. The shooting went well as if we were taking photos with friends while having a walk in the streets of Tokyo. I never knew when Kotori Kawashima was taking a picture. And he rarely shot more than twice.

Do you see yourself more as an actor or a comedian?

It is the same thing but I think the word « comedian » reminds me of something more human, rather than the word « actor »… When I think of «  actor », I see right on the spot magazine covers. So I would se myself more as a « comedian »… Anyway, it’s the same job !

You’ve spent quite a time in Québec. How was your life there? 

I love Montreal, this city’s energy, its youth and its space. People have a more direct relationship compared to the French. I am profoundly love this city.

Was it there your first met the director Xavier Dolan? How did it happen?

Yes I met him at the preview of my first movie « Everything Is Fine » directed by Yves Christian Fournier. He was preparing another movie, « I have killed my mother ». He told me that he would like to see me in his movie but he had already asked another actor who let him down, so he called me again.

Tell us more about the beginning of your career, how did everything start and how did you succeed to arrive here?

Yves Christian Fournier wanted new faces for his movie « Everything Is Fine », so he organized a wild casting in skateparks and everywhere. He saw hundreds of youngsters creating a group of five mates. Personally, at this moment, I was preparing auditions for conservatory entrance and then, we have met. We got along well with each other and I prefered to learn my job with him rather than in a academic system.

What did you think the first time you saw yourself in a movie theater on a screen?

It was terribly akward. I see myself as a discreet person and I forget this fact when I am acting. Seing myself is a unpleasant feeling… I wanted to quit the movie theater.

And when Robert De Niro gave you the Chopard trophee, as the “newcomer of the year”, at the Cannes Film Festival?

On the contrary, it was a great pleasure ! Especially to have the chance to meet him. His generosity really touched me.

Do you read magazines? If yes, which ones?

I did subscribe to any magazines but I read Les Inrocks, Les Cahiers du cinema, So films…

How was the shooting for the Maison Kitsuné Fall-Winter 2013 lookbook?

It was great as we walked everywhere in Tokyo which was a city I did not know at all. So, as I stayed there only for two days, I could discover the city during the shooting. Kotori Kawashima worked extremely rapidly, sometimes, the photo was even already taken before me realizing.

Niels is wearing the black “Maison Kitsuné Sweater With Print” and camel “Chino Solid”.

Did you enjoy to pose with Kiko Mizuhara, an actress ?

She is incredibly famous in Japan. She is just sublime and I was so happy to be with such a pretty girl.

Have you ever seen one of the films she played in, as “La Ballade de L’Impossible”?

No, but I want to watch it since months ! It seems to be a beautiful movie. I did not realize but now, it a reason to see it.

What’s your feeling about the Maison Kitsuné Fall-Winter 2013 collection for men?

It is a young and elegant collection which visits back again classics, paying attention to details. It is a perfect mix between the « Chic à la française » and the street.

Describe us the kind of outfit you love to wear.

I like wearing very simple clothes paying attention to details.

Give us three of your favorite places in Paris?

My three fetish places in Paris are « L’ami Jean » to have lunch, « Le Cœur fou » in the 2^nd district to have a drink and « Autour du midi » to relax while listening to jazz music.

What are you currently working on?

I am currently working on my script, and also in “Romeo and Juliette”, in which I will play at the Theatre de la Porte Saint Martin in September.

Could we expect to see you again on scene or on screen?

Yes, the movie « After midnight dates » directed by Yann Gonzalez will be released on September and then, I will be playing a the Theatre de la Porte Saint Martin in the play “Romeo and Juliette”.

Niels is wearing the navy Maison Kitsuné “Fashion Music Sweater ” and multicolor “Safari Jacket A” and camel “Chino Solid”.

Kiko is wearing the indigo “Chunky Pullover” with the camel “Parker B”.

Niels is wearing the green check “Two Buttons Jacket F”, the white “Classic Shirt BD With Pocket” and the camel “Chino Solid”.

Kiko is wearing the green moss ”Shawlcollar Jacket B” and the “Jane B Skirt“.

Photos Credit: Kotori Kawashima

This season, Maison Kitsuné is rocking Tokyo, shooting the new images of the fall/winter 2013-14 lookbook, now all unveiled on the journal!

The main and driving inspiration behind these stunning and insightful images is the street-yet-chic style of the collections, artfully incorporating tradition and modernity.

Captured moments showcase an emerging romance between the captivating and hottest cover girl based in Tokyo Kiko Mizuhara and the talented Parisian actor Niels Schneider. The Japanese and Tokyo-based photographer Kotori Kawashima, renowned for his genuine and natural style, shot them, while strolling and getting to know each other.

Yoko Miyake artfully styled each look, using her expert eye and experience to bring this story to life with flair.

Perhaps Tokyo was responsible for this blossoming romance with its breathtaking colors, cityscapes, and inspiring places such as Shibuya, Omotesandō, Harajuku, Yoyogi park and the Tōgō shrine, the perfect backdrop for falling in love with Maison Kitsuné’s fall/winter vibe!

Both Japanese and American, Kiko Mizuhara is currently the hottest cover girl in Japan, a promising actress and the new Maison Kitsuné muse.

Niels Schneider is a promising French actor, especially celebrated for his performance in Xavier Dolan‘s film “Heartbeats“.

Below, wholly browse all the images of the Maison Kitsuné fall/winter 2013 “street chic” lookbook!

Kiko‘s wearing the mustard “Chunky Pullover“.

Kiko‘s wearing the mustard “Chunky Pullover“.

Kiko is wearing the cream “Fox Head Pullover Jacquard”.

Kiko is wearing the cream “Fox Head Pullover Jacquard”.

Kiko‘s wearing the navy and white  “Baby Shirt A mini print” with the plum “Jersey Skirt” and indigo ““Lavinia Coat”.

Kiko‘s wearing the navy and white  “Baby Shirt A mini print” with the plum “Jersey Skirt” and indigo ““Lavinia Coat”.

Niels is wearing the green/grey check “Worker Shirt BD” with the “Classic Suit A“.

Niels is wearing the green check “Two Buttons Jacket F“, solid white “Classic Shirt BD“,

and the camel “Chino Solid”.

Kiko is wearing the green moss ”Shawlcollar Jacket B” and the “Jane B Skirt“.

Niels is wearing the green check “Two Buttons Jacket F” and the white “Classic Shirt BD“.

Kiko is wearing the petrol “Jersey Skirt” and the royal blue and white “Teddy“.

Niels is wearing the camel “Classic Coat”.

Niels is wearing the red check “Safari Shirt BD”, with grass “Cable R-neck Pullover Cashmere Solid”  and camel “Classic Coat”.

Kiko is wearing the petrol “Jersey Skirt” and the royal blue and white Teddy.

Kiko‘s wearing the red “Fox Head Pullover Jacquard” with the indigo “Teddy Hood“.

Niels is wearing the black “Maison Kitsuné Sweater With Print” and camel “Chino Solid”.

Niels is wearing the navy Maison Kitsuné “Fashion Music Sweater ” and multicolor “Safari Jacket A” and camel “Chino Solid”.

Kiko is wearing the indigo “Chunky Pullover” with the camel “Parker B”.

Kiko is wearing the white “Classic Sweater With Embroidery” with the indigo“Teddy Hood“and “slim cut jean melange“.

Niels is wearing the striped “Baby Shirt With Pocket” with the mustard “Classic Cardigan Lambswool Solid“.

Kiko is wearing the white “Classic Sweater With Embroidery” with the indigo“Teddy Hood“.

Niels is wearing the striped “Baby Shirt With Pocket“, with the mustard “Classic Cardigan Lambswool Solid“.

Niels is wearing the indigo and white “Teddy” and camel “Chino Solid”.

Kiko is wearing the black “Cocktail Dress A“.

Kiko is wearing the “Cocktail Dress A“.

Niels is wearing the lemon “Cable R-neck Pullover Cashsmere Solid” .

Photos Credit: Kotori Kawashima.

Super-stirring satirist Jean-Philippe Delhomme, highly renowned for his Unknown Hipster Diaries, knows how to catch Maison Kitsuné’s spirit with wittiness and subtlety.

For Spring-Summer 2013 season, he created a serie of illustrations highly inspired by the Californian models of our Spring-Summer 2013 lookbook: Los Angeles Venus Chelsea Schuchman and peppy preppy skater Braydon Szafranski.

We already offered you a preview in two pictures, now we’re presenting every of his five nifty parodies paintings, to find below!

Left: the sky Lula dress. Right: the red navy check Two Buttons Jacket C and Short C.

Left: the sky Short A with white Dress Shirt, Canvas Sneakers and Kitsuné Tee x New Era Cap B .
Right: the denim Beverly Short with blue Bowling Shirt.

Left to right: the yellow tank top solid with the sky ballerina skirt, the peach Classic Shirt Bd Solid with the blue Skinny Jeans, the white Dress Shirt with navy Bermuda and beige orange blue scarf, the navy Blazer B with  white Classic Shirt BD Solid and Miami Short Seersucker and the yellow Safari Dress.

The peach Classic Shirt Bd Solid with the denim Beverly Short, yellow Leather Belt
and Maison Kitsuné x Oliver Peoples Paris sunglasses.

The green Two Buttons Jacket D with white Dress Shirt and green Short D.

Drawings credit: Jean-Philippe Delhomme.

Get a flowery outfit with the Aloha shirt from the Maison Kitsuné Spring/Summer 2013 collection!

Cut in a flowing and flowering “Liberty” print created by the sophisticated house Liberty of London, the Aloha shirt is literally surfing on the West Coast wave, with its airy fairy hibiscus, wild efflorescence and watercolor painted pastel shades.

Made in France, in a 100% silk fabric, the Aloha shirt combines an high quality with an outlandish design.

Wear it as well for a rooftop party, cocktail in the city or to play the vahine in the Fiji!

Find the Aloha shirt on our webstore and in our stores.

The Aloha shirt in silk

Close-up on the print of the Aloha shirt created by Liberty Of London

The Aloha shirt featured in June’s edition of Spur Magazine 

The Aloha shirt featured in May’s edition of Ginza Magazine

Cuteness cultivator and poetic Japanese photographer, Kotori Kawashima shot the images of the Maison Kitsuné Fall-Winter 2013 lookbook starring Kiko Mizuhara and Niels Schneider, with his well-know genuine and natural style. He artfully setted a shilly-shally love story between Kiko and Niels, while they were strolling and getting to know each other in Tokyo’s breathtaking and blossoming cityscapes, supported by the style work of Yoko Miyake.

A kawaii poetry which is proper to his photography and mostly in his well-known serie focused on the cute kid Mirai-Chan.

Picture above credit: Hamada Hideaki.

What kind of atmosphere did you want to insufflate to the Maison Kitsuné Spring-Summer 2013 lookbook?

As if dating in Tokyo!

Have you ever worked for fashion before?

It’s my first time! Thank you Yoko!

According to you, what is the most romantic place for a love walk in Tokyo?

If it is a park, it can be anywhere.

Did you enjoy to shoot Kiko Mizuhara and Niels Schneider?

Yes! Of course! They were very special!

But your favorite subject to photograph is still Mirai-Chan, isn’t it?

It is not like this. Everybody is so special!

How did you start this super-cute serie?

When I met my friend’s child, I was amazed by this creature. I wanted to take pictures of her after spending time with her during one year.

Did she enjoy to be taken in photo by you?

She was such into her life, she was not caring about the camera at all!

Today, would you like to transmit her your passion for the photography?

Yes, of course! If she is interested in photography.

What do you find such fascinating in childhood?

I dont know why… I think the children are free, it is very interesting to listen to what they say, not boring to watch them, and they are so energetic. Everyone have a childish side, so I love to find it in my friends and people I meet for work.

What are you currently working on?

I wanted to take pictures in the neighbor country Taiwan, so I studied chinese and lived there half of the month. I’m planning to complete this project by next year sometimes.

Photographs Credit: Kotori Kawashima.

Super-stirring satirist Jean-Philippe Delhomme, highly renowned for his Unknown Hipster Diaries, once more painted Maison Kitsuné’s spirit with wittiness and subtlety.

And this time, his illustrations are highly inspired by the Californian models of our Spring-Summer 2013 lookbook: Los Angeles Venus Chelsea Schuchman and peppy preppy skater Braydon Szafranski.

Have a look to Jean-Phillipe Delhomme’s nifty parodies below, paralleled with pictures picked from our Spring-Summer 2013 postcard-lookbook.

J-P Delhomme’s drawing of Chelsea Schuchman posing in Maison Kitsuné SS13 with a skate

Chelsea: Beverly Shorts, Braydon: Two Buttons Jacket C, Dress Shirt, Short C, and Canvas Sneakers.

J-P Delhomme’s drawing of Braydon Szafranski posing in Maison Kitsuné SS13 with a burger

Chelsea and Braydon dressed in Maison Kitsuné Spring-Summer 2013

Forget your umbrella and flourish in the sun as an azalea by dressing with this gone called Lula!

This back less dress has the peculiarity to close up with a large grosgrain ribbon, crowning your back with a feminine knot. On the front, a low-cut bustier enhances its neckline and the four golden buttons will catch light and eyes on you.

The sky and beige versions provide a chic and casual look, whereas the navy one has a sophisticated side more pronounced.

Find the Lula dress on our webstore and in our stores.

Chelsea Schuchman wearing the beige Lula dress in
Maison Kitsuné Spring-Summer 2013 lookbook

Chelsea Schuchman wearing the beige Lula dress with Braydon Szafranski
in Maison Kitsuné Spring-Summer 2013 lookbook

The sky Lula dress front and back

The navy Lula dress

The beige Lula dress

This Spring-Summer 2013 season, Maison Kitsuné is globe-trotting around Californian lands and West Coast trends.

Livening up its new lookbook with postcards, palmtrees and lovestories, the house chose Chelsea Schuchman, a mesmerizing blond girl, and the tatooed skater boy, Braydon Szafranski, as their brand ambassadors.

The shooting stetted in the Chateau Marmont hotel, in Los Angeles, and was stage-managed by Beverly Hills photographer Brad Elterman, renowned for his shots of mythical rockstars such as David Bowie or the Sex Pistols. By his side, the graffiti artist and big friend of Maison Kitsuné, André Saraiva, was there, giving his hip tips for a trendy rendering and adding a hint of French Touch to this U.S. mishmash.

The result: a sunshiny photoshoot, showcasing the two new quite-relaxed, quite-sporty and above all very chic, Men and Women Maison Kitsuné collections. The main and driving inspiration being a surfers’ aura crossed with a preppy taste.

Discover this romance in images through our Maison Kitsuné Spring-Summer 2013 collections postcard-lookbook, below.

Credits
Photographer: Brad Elterman
Artistic Direction: André Saraiva