Monday, 11 March 2013




ACF by Superduper Hats (The COAL project). Made in Italy.


One universal hat-form given distinct stylistic and sub-cultural nuance by virtue of the shifting size and shape of its brim across four variations.

- Designed and developed by Art Comes First / Matteo Gioli of Superduper Hats.
- Picture by Bent René Synnevåg.
- Words by Liam Maher.

Thursday, 7 March 2013

ACF The COAL Project Showing in Lisbon Fashion Week.




ACF by T-Michael (The COAL project). Made in Norway/Portugal.


This arsenal of creative tools needs a bespoke carrying case. A compartment for every concept but space to add more; strips of texture, cuttings of color, totems of tonality, talismans of inspiration all picked up along the way.

To be inspired, to stay inspired, to inspire yourself, to inspire others..

- Designed by Art Comes First & T-Micheal
- Picture by Bent René Synnevåg.
- Words by Liam Maher.

Wednesday, 6 March 2013


ACF Scrapbook Journal (The COAL project). Made in Lisbon/Portugal. The scrapbook’s power to inspire - with carefully curated drawings, photographs and fabrics embedded - magnifyed exponentially by the journal’s power to harness ideas - within the limitless potential of thick sheets of virgin white paper.

- Crafted by Art Comes First & Kalaf Angelo
- Picture by David Pattinson.
- Words by Liam Maher.

Tuesday, 5 March 2013



ACF socks (The COAL project). Made in Italy. As important as the shoes are - and they are - tradition and logic both dictate that you put your socks on first. Knit fine in pure silk or natural cotton and detailed with rule-mark-stripes discreetly confirming where your trouser hems should end. A man/woman knows the right break point between pant and shoe.

- Design by Art Comes First
- Picture by Bent René Synnevåg.
- Words by Liam Maher.