Stone Island Features Fakemink and Skepta in New Campaign

Stone Island's ongoing "Community as a Form of Research" campaign has featured a diverse array of cultural tastemakers, with the latest installment including the artist fakemink and musician Skepta. This campaign series aims to platform individuals who are not only relevant in contemporary culture but also actively contribute to its ongoing dialogue. Over the past year, Stone Island has collaborated with notable figures such as A.G. Cook, Feid, Charlie Hunnam, Chito Vera, and Breanna Stewart, showcasing their unique perspectives.

The current "Community as a Form of Research" installment features fakemink, Skepta, and actor Stephen Graham, alongside 3House, Samir Bantal, Monika Sprüth, and Jia Zhang-Ke. Each of these six individuals represents a "distinct perspective to the broader cultural conversation that informs the brand's continuing research," according to Stone Island. The campaign's methodology involves photographing each participant in Stone Island apparel, styled by Max Pearmain, and posing them a series of questions curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist. These questions are drawn from a specific questionnaire.

In this latest feature, fakemink is depicted wearing a bright orange hooded jacket, specifically the Q100027 SLICK NYLON TELA-TC model. This jacket is constructed from textured nylon tela that has undergone a manual resin treatment, with the resin brushed over the entire surface before being heat-pressed to achieve a glossy finish. Skepta is also seen in a hooded jacket, the 4100035 DENSE OXFORD NYLON-TC model. His jacket is made entirely from heavyweight nylon oxford and features a PrimaLoft®-TC quilted lining on the interior for added warmth and insulation.

Stephen Graham's attire draws from Stone Island's camouflage-inspired Ghost Collection, which is presented in monochromatic tones. He is wearing the 0100004 BONDED RUBBERISED LEATHER_STONE ISLAND GHOST, a lambskin coach's jacket characterized by a sprayed, rubberized finish. Japanese musician 3House is featured in a lightweight tela jacket, identified as the Q100031 HAND PAINTED DAVID LIGHT-TC model. This jacket is crafted from Japanese polyester and polyamide yarns, representing a byproduct of an artisanal design process. The campaign continues Stone Island's commitment to exploring and celebrating diverse cultural contributions through its visual storytelling and product showcases.