The first in a series of ksubi “Pop N Shop” pop up stores, LEST WE REGRET, opened last week in Melbourne.

The idea for the Pop N Shop series began with the ksubi High St Armadale store The Bombed Mache which won the Best Retail Interior at the Interior Design Awards 2008. The store which is constructed entirely out of refuse and disposable materials is designed to reject accepted retail norms and to comment on the impermanence of interior retail design.

Lest We Regret, located at Don’t Come — the Schwipe gallery in Melbourne city, takes over half of the gallery space for 12 weeks, and houses the latest in ksubi, along with one-off and exclusive pieces.

The Pop N Shop will not only give customer access to the brand, but guarantee exclusivity. Designed to reject accepted retail practices and as a statement on the impermanence of retail. The temporary stores provide a surprise element, discovery driven stores cum gallery spaces.

Anticipated to launch globally, ksubi’s Pop N Shops will open for three months, the first in Melbourne, with Brisbane and Sydney soon to follow. Each new location will feature an original interior concept designed by the ksubi collective.

LEST WE REGRET features 120 glass jars, suspended from the ceiling with wire, containing shredded Quarterly Economic Activity Survey’s from the Australian Bureau of statistics. An acknowledgement of the tough economic climate yet a call to arms to advance without regret in pursuit of joy, freedom, ecstasy, laughter and glorious imperfection.

Don’t Come (Schwipe Gallery)

Level 2, Royal Arcade
314 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC
+61 3 9639 1113

Mon – Fri 11am- 6pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm

More images and information on the space follow after the jump.

The latest collection from Australia’s Schwipe contains subdued hoodies and crews, along with some satirical graphic t-shirts. You’ll notice the nod to mid-90s favorite Cross Colors. The tonal logo application to the crew neck sweatshirt is another highlight.

View more examples of the Schwipe Autumn/Winter 2008 line up after the jump.

We give you a look at the Schwipe Spring/Summer ‘08 collection. The Australian label produces both subtle quality pieces and pieces featuring striking graphics and prints. In a way they remind us of brands such as PAM in terms of style. We also enjoy very much the balance of their collections, which usually consist of a good amount of graphic t-shirts and hoodies, but also some nice cut & sew pieces, a little more upscale.
Check out some more images from their Summer ‘08 lookbook after the jump.

With all the monotony in our market, Australian label Schwipe always presented something fresh and different. Boundless just received their new collection, so make sure to check it out! The label has nicely expanded their collection, offering not only fleece, but also denim, caps and knitwear now.

The new Schwipe Fall/Winter 2007 collection has been released in part and goes under the title “The Eyes Dont Lies”. Schwipe has become one of our favorite Australian brands in the past couple of years – their graphic style and cut & sew always makes them stand out of the herd.
This is no different with their Fall/Winter 2007 collection. For now they only released hoodies, t-shirts, cardigans with pants, knitwear and the womens line still waiting to be released. As usual they present bold colors and graphics and interesting cut & sew in the collection. For some reason they manage the strong colos better than many others out there – hard to explain.
Part of it is already available in their online store. Check out the pieces that have been so far released after the jump.