Graffiti, non?
Although I’ve never woken up next to a mysterious pineapple, I’ve certainly had my fair share of random objects turn up the morning after a night out that have left me scratching my head. This morning I was intrigued to open my bag to discover this piece of paper, which turned out to be a gift from a creatively-inclined (yet apparently sleep-deprived) friend who had drawn my name in graffiti while I was conked out for the night.
'Rach' graffiti
All this talk of graffiti reminded me of a menswear label that I came across recently called Hixsept.
Started in 1999 by two French graffiti artists with a common vision to fuse their graphic art with clothing, Hixsept presents a unique range that draws clear inspiration from the urban environment. The company say their logo, “l’oiseau gris” – the pigeon, represents how society views graffiti artists: “forgotten and hated, he dirties and disturbs. As part of everyday life, no one pays attention to him. Just like graffiti that doesn’t shock people anymore. He’s a rude witness of the greyness and daily rhythm of our cities.”
Each Hixsept design is a limited edition with about 150 pieces available for sale. Although the label does make trousers, jackets and scarves, their speciality clearly lies in their uniquely original, yet affordable, T-shirts.
Here are some of my favourite pieces from their current collection.
'Achab' brogue detail T-shirt, €52
'Chaleco' jersey and satin T-shirt, €39
'Illusion' flanel and denim shirt, €89
'Napoli' green and red check flanel scarf, €49
'Whisper' patchwork cotton T-shirt, €49
