Axel Arigato Celebrates NYC Expansion with a Rooftop Party

The store - located at the prime corner of Prince and Lafayette - is meticulously designed by renowned Swedish design studio Halleroed, which has crafted several of the brand’s European locations. The SoHo flagship reflects a flawless blend of Scandinavian minimalism and functional elegance. Marble surfaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and thoughtfully placed spotlights inspired by art galleries create a serene, airy atmosphere.

The excitement around the store’s debut extended beyond the SoHo space. Axel Arigato celebrated its U.S. launch with an unforgettable rooftop party in Brooklyn at 53 Scott, a venue known for its brutalist architecture and breathtaking views of the New York City skyline. The highlight of the evening was a two-hour DJ set by actor and designer Luka Sabbat, who kept the crowd dancing with an eclectic mix of tracks. To add to the night’s energy, Sabbat’s friend Zack Bia made a surprise appearance for a special performance.

The lineup also included performences by the lively DJ collective Las Flaquitas and music producer Kitty Ca$h, who delivered an electric mix of hip hop and R&B tunes. Guests indulged in signature cocktails from Lalo Tequila and Ten To One Rum, all while enjoying panoramic city views from the rooftop terrace.

This celebration was just the beginning of a series of events planned to commemorate the brand's SoHo store opening. Fans can stay tuned to Axel Arigato’s social media channels for upcoming events and activations throughout September.

Axel Arigato’s U.S. expansion is a testament to the brand’s growing global influence, offering American consumers a fresh opportunity to connect with its modern, minimalist designs and dynamic community-driven experiences.

Fashion

TEMET: If Skims Met Skins

November 04, 2024

I often wonder where the first “afters” happened — whether it was right here in New York or somewhere else. The afters: that hazy, half-lit party that stretches into the morning, more intimate than dancing skin-to-skin with someone you just met, where the crowd thins to only those willing to let the night bleed into morning. Here, you get to watch the sunrise together too.

But today, no matter where you go in the world, if you're at a rave or DIY party, there's probably an afters. If you've never been to one, or don’t care to be, you’ve probably scrolled through your feed and seen that one story: morning sun flooding a cluttered living room, hot people still dancing, bodies tangled on a worn couch — lost in the aftermath of a night that refuses to end.

Creative Director Kiernan Francis
Designer TEMET
Photographer (Still) Alejandro Yullo
Director of Photography & Editor (Moving) Ava Papunen
Stylist Abby Bencie
Makeup Rory Alvarez
Casting Director Kiernan Francis
Lighting Director & Retoucher Lida Ramsay
Executive Producer Kiernan Francis
Associate Producer Ava Perman
Brand Producer Juanita
Soundtrack: "Revolution," Billy Doll (EXCLUSIVE RELEASE)
Makeup Assistant Kandi Milk
Fashion Assistant Jackson Prus
Production Assistant Peyton Nguyen
Production Assistant Emmanuel Delator
Production Assistant Axl Checho

This editorial for Chilean-based TEMET, a brand deeply woven into the underground music and nightlife scene, captures that noctural alchemy. Creative directed by New York’s own Kiernan Francis, the shoot draws inspiration from the afters’ electric liminality. Francis sought to celebrate the paradox of private and public life — where our truest selves might emerge within nightlife and fade into the versions of ourselves we show the world by daylight.

The cast was a mix of DJs, artists, and street-scouted creatives — some known to Francis from the scene, others discovered through social media. The styling leaned into shapewear as an experience, framed by a backdrop that evokes the afters: crowded couches, messy rooms, and the chaos of a night extending into morning. The result? A series that feels like SKIMS meeting Skins UK.

Watch the video below.

Fashion

Nikolaj Hansson Joins Diadora Legacy as Creative Director

October 31, 2024

Diadora's appointment of Danish designer Nikolaj Hansson as Creative Director for its Legacy line signals a fresh chapter for the brand. Known for his Copenhagen-based label Palmes, Hansson’s connection to Diadora began in childhood, admiring the brand’s iconic boots on Premier League defenders. Now, his deep respect for Diadora’s heritage and his vision for merging craftsmanship with progressive design will shape the brand’s premium Legacy line.

His first collection launching in Fall/Winter 2025, will blend his design ethos with Diadora’s storied history, tapping into both the brand’s past and a modern sensibility. Diadora’s CEO, Claudio Bora, shares Nikolaj Hansson's vision of sport as an emotional, daily experience, aiming to create apparel that resonates with the spirit of sport itself. As Hansson says, "the falling in love was mutual," and together, they aim to reignite that spark in a new generation of fans.