NEIGHBORHOOD: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

From October 14th and 15th, 2017 BELIEF present a special exhibition showing personal collection of Shinsuke Takizawa, who is the chief designer of Japanese brand called NEIGHBORHOOD. Besides the world of fashion, he is known as one of the most serious collectors of motorcycles, automobiles, modern art, interior and accessories pieces, rare plants and vintage clothing.

In Tokyo 1994, Takizawa founded the first flagship NEIGHBORHOOD store in Harajuku, which became one of the most famous and revered street wear destination in Japan. Fond of old American motorcycles and its counter culture, Takizawa has been repeatedly participated in various motor-cycle and bike races, also attending related exhibitions and events worldwide. His enthusiasm of customizing bike resulted him winning several awards of the customized bike world championship.

Takizawa’s network and his surroundings create things impregnated with the street spirit of the last century. This phenomenon is based on the use of original materials, as well as following certain forms that came from his hobbies with the English punk scene and various American culture of the 60s-70s. Takizawa started his experiment with classic jeans, focusing on unique details and special technique of processing denim.

Over the years, NEIGHBORHOOD brand manufactured outerwear, footwear, accessories, interior items and motorcycle related goods. Trying to introduce something of his own inspired by the classical silhouettes of clothes, Shinsuke Takizawa created a truly powerful and recognizable brand with its unique energy. For nearly thirty years of history, NEIGHBORHOOD collaborated with many partners from art, music, and corporate brand and such drive of movement will continue to impact both cultural industry street scene. (adidas, BURTON, Supreme, A Bathing Ape, CONVERSE, VANS, Stussy, Stance Socks, Kostas Seremetis, KAWS, Jeff Decker, Paul Simonon)

As part of the event, Yoshiki Suzuki, a friend and associate of the NEIGHBORHOOD brand, will present the photo exhibition "UNION",
as well as a book with the same name. Yoshiki was born in 1978, and from the first conscious years he was inspired by the world of photography. This strong feeling prompted him to acquire a camera, honing his skills with every new frame. Since then, Yoshiki constantly shoots everything that surrounds him, and also comes into contact with various cultures around the world, showing his view of reality.

Currently, Yoshiki is working on a wide range of projects, starting fashion shooting for Japanese brands and creating an identity for each of them, ending with his brand called Peanuts & Co. Peanuts & Co specializes in the production of jewelry, based on fictional characters in the style of the American circus of the late 19th - early 20th century. Like real circus performers, each accessory fulfills its specific role and, what is most important, amuses others with its amusing appearance. In its history, Peanuts & Co has produced collaborations with the Hongkong brand MADNESS, founded by the famous actor Shawn Yue, and also with NEIGHBORHOOD. Within the "UNION" exhibition, Yoshiki will present the entire range of the Peanuts & Co brand as the final exposition.

LINE UP:
- BELIEF x NEIGHBORHOOD AW17 / LAUNCH COLLECTION
- SHINSUKE TAKIZAWA PERSONAL EFFECTS EXHIBITION
- YOSHIKI SUZUKI PHOTO EXHIBITION «UNION»
- PEANUTS & CO TRUNK SHOW

SUPPORT:
- WINE & ONLY
- MAMONT VODKA

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