Arckiv, The Gallery, 50 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP
Nearest tube: Liverpool Street
(t) 07790 102 204
www.arciv.net
Open daily from 11am-7pm from Friday 10th - Monday 20th December 2010
Opening Night of pop up shop Arckiv
Last Thursday I called into the opening of a new temporary shop/exhibition on Redchurch Street - Arckiv, a new menswear project from Fraser Laing (the guy behind the vintage eyewear concept space at the Stables Market, Camden). The collection consists of winter garments & accessories, new & antique for men - the look is one that focuses on attention to detail, utility & quality material. The space itself was great, the thought that had gone behind every single item was really inspiring - from the old school gym hangers with just the right amount of peeling paint, that were used to show-case rucksacks, to the rusty cabinets used to display goggles, and the over sized wooden coat hangers that had been sourced from old Italian wardrobe's. The star of the show was the bespoke glasses display that in itself was a great art instillation- a collection of deadstock
celluloids in wonderful abstract prints hung from the ceiling, accompanied by cabinets full of various style frame shapes, that are taken from Arckiv's extensive archive. The idea is that you pick the pattern, then the shape, and Fraser will custom make you a pair of glasses - super stylish! I am very tempted to invest in a pair. I highly recommend visiting this shop whilst it's on - it's a visual treat for anyone with an interest in fashion & design.
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