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RAINS JOURNAL ISSUE SEVEN

Curiosity is in our very soul. We want to know about the unknown. We want to see the unseen. It is human nature to gravitate towards an explorative, informative and conscious way of living. As the world grows smaller, this natural urge grows bigger. The seventh issue of Rains Journal explores the concept of transparency. We survey remarkable concepts, travel to remote places, and expose the secrets behind a gourmet success, all with the ambition to learn, know and see. We invite you to get enlightened and acquaintant with this Spring / Summer issue of Rains Journal.

ISSUE SEVEN

ED I TO R I AL

F E AT U R E S

PRO D UCT I O N

CINQFRUITS

Words

Hair & Makeup

The Parisian multidisciplinary studio, Le Creative Sweatshop uses Cinqfruits as

Sylvester Dunvad

Josephine Mai, Unique Creatives

an art study and inspiration landfill. These 'leftover' artworks is a result of the

Philip Lotko

studio's creative iterations when working for a range of renowned brands.

Pernille Bøgeskov

Styling

Daniel Brix Hesselager

Sebastián Machado

Rickey Lindberg

Julien Politi

T H E S E C R E T GA R D E N

Editing

Models

Behind every great success is an even greater person. Matthew Orlando is behind

Ditte Marie Vinther Andersen

Merethe Hvam, Unique Models

the success that is restaurant Amass. We met with the Noma alum to talk about

Lucas, Unique Models

the secrets behind his life-long dream of a restaurant.

Rune Glifberg

Art Direction Rickey Lindberg

Photography

S K Y LO D G E

René Lindberg Jannick Børlum

Travel to the Sacred Valley of Peru, climb a certain mountainside and here you

Nikolaj Thaning

will find a small cluster of pill-shaped glass-constructions. Here lies what has

Cédric Dasesson

been described as “the 1000-starred hotel”. Here lies Skylodge.

Mathieu Missiaen Julien Morin Jonathan Kronborg Grevsen

Z O N E S O F SA R D I N I A

Søren Aagaard Nature Vive

Without any map or GPS, landscape photographer Cédric Dasesson maps the

Isabel Penzlien

coastline of his home-island of Sardinia. Follow his journey and experience his photography with the eye of a wandering explorer.

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ISSUE SEVEN

FE AT U RE S

CINQFRUITS A Study of The Beauty of Randomness Words: Philip Lotko & Rickey Lindberg Photos: Le Creative Sweatshop

inqfruits (5 Fruits) is the art study

working is showcased in the depth of how

and inspiration landfill of Le Creative

their art is build and the random equations

Sweatshop, a multidisciplinary studio based

creates a certain authenticity in every line of

in Paris, France. Founded in 2009 by Mathieu

work. The playful game, experimenting with

Missiaen and Julien Morin, the creative

the uncertainty of reflection combined with

agency was later joined by Stéphane Perrier,

the clarity and transparency you discover new

Tiffany Chen and Ronan Brun. Working with

details and get new impressions with every

international brands like Nike, Hermés and

look. In their study, Le Creative Sweatshop uses

Cartier and magazines such as Interview,

random everyday items, such as PVC, wood,

Spleen and Novembre, Le Creative Sweatshop

concrete, light and jelly. The compositions

strives to involve themselves in a variety of

are always on point, whether they’re showing

domains ranging from fashion and music to art

the beauty and simplicity of the image or the

and literature. In the majority of the imagery

lengths they went to craft them. A lot of their

art created by Le Creative Sweatshop, their

work is powered by liquids and transparency

main focus is to provoke randomness which

in general, which expose surprising elements

is also evident when taking a closer look at

and offers the ability to work on the unseen

the featured images. The abstract way of

and the abstract in an almost scientific matter.

CIN QFRUITS

C I NQ FRU I T S

CIN QFRUITS

C I NQ FRU I T S

CIN QFRUITS

C I NQ FRU I T S

CIN QFRUITS

C I NQ FRU I T S

Jacket, Wax Yellow Long Jacket, Wan Blue

O U R U N P R E D I C TA B L E S U M M E R Spring / Summer 2016 Words: Daniel Brix Hesselager Photos: Jannick BĂ¸rlum Styling: SebastiĂĄn Machado Hair & Makeup: Josephine Mai

he sudden shift from a sunny morning to a rainful afternoon - this is classic Danish

summer. And this is where RAINS comes from. Our unpredictable climate calls for the right outerwear. Knowing that we cannot trust the summer, we brought the summer vibes into the Spring / Summer 2016 collection. With new bright colour additions we celebrate our unpredictable, yet beautiful Danish summer.

Curve Jacket, Wan Blue

Jacket, Wax Yellow

OUR UN PRED ICTABLE SUMMER

O U R U NPRE DI CTA B L E S U MME R

Carry Bag, Blue/Dazz

Bucket Hat, Blue Fix Sleeve, Blue

O U R U NPRE DI CTA B L E S U MME R

Bucket Hat, Grey Tote Bag, Wan Blue

Mesh Bag, Black

T H E S E C R E T GA R D E N Matthew Orlando & Restaurant Amass Words & Interview: Pernille Bøgeskov Photos: Nikolaj Thaning

n July 2013 restaurant Amass opened its

and is one of the most desirable restaurants

doors for the first time, presenting a unique

in Copenhagen. Matthew is originally from

take on Nordic cuisine and the way of producing

San Diego. The thing he misses the most

and working with food. The restaurant is

from home is Mexican food. If he had one last

located at Refshaleøen, a rare and alluring

meal left on this planet, it would be Mexican

area of Copenhagen, with an outstanding ocean

food served from his favorite taco shop in

view. Amass was founded by Matthew Orlando,

Ensenada, Mexico. The one thing he doesn’t

who has a very impressing resume working

understand from the Danish food culture is

at some of the best restaurants in the world.

ketchup on spaghetti, he doesn’t like it and

Latest Matthew worked as Chef de Cuisine

just can not figure out why it is so popular in

at Noma before he decided to open his own

Denmark. We met with Matthew to talk about

restaurant. Today Amass is known worldwide

his secrets behind the success that is Amass.

THE SECRET GARD EN

Do you bring any of your favorite Mexican food into Amass? We actually did a dish last year, which I think I did unconsciously. It was a poached egg in a combination with 60 pieces of corn, which was cooked in water for 4 hours – it was at least 40 liters reduced to one liter, so it was really intense, and it was made with this black pepper oil. I had some friends from Mexico eating at the restaurant and they where like “this is like a Mexican tamale in a bowl, like a soup tamale!”. So it comes out once in a while when I least expect it. So you love Mexican food, but do you have something you eat at night when no one else sees you? A guilty pleasure? Well I have something, and it is really kind of embarrassing, and Danes don’t understand this, but I love peanut butter. Peanut butter and honey, right out of the jar, wow. Mexican food and peanut butter – does the Danish kitchen influence you as well? I have been working in Denmark for the longest time in my career, I think it is 7 years now in total, so of course I have a lot of influence from Denmark, but also from the other restaurants I have been working at. I think it is my take on Nordic food. I actually believe we will experience a lot more like this, and maybe even witness the next evolution of Nordic food, where we start to see a lot more influence from the outside – using the same ingredients, but approaching them in different ways, which people have learned in other parts of the world. Was it a deliberate choice for you to open your restaurant in Copenhagen? Yes. I have worked all over the world and everywhere else the restaurants are fighting each other for the best waiters and guests. It's kind of a hostile competition. One of the first things I noticed when I came to Denmark was that everyone works together, especially here in Copenhagen. The common goal is to promote the city and each other and to create an attention to the city. No one can promote a city alone and no one would visit a city just for one restaurant – well, except for Noma (smiling, red.) This was actually one of the driving forces that made me come back. Also the products here are amazing in Denmark. It is a very short season for the vegetables, but when they are here they are just amazing. The short season is different and challenging and it really makes you explore this one ingredient that you become obsessed with, and you start to come up with all these different ways to cook a beetroot. You hate the beetroot and love the beetroot at the same time.

THE SECRET GARD EN

T H E S E C RE T GA RDE N

THE SECRET GARD EN

T H E S E C RE T GA RDE N

You grow beetroots, vegetables and herbs in the garden outside the restaurant, is this place something that has a special meaning for you? For me the garden is such an oasis. I am often out here on Sundays and Mondays when the restaurant is closed. Even if I don’t have anything to do, I just come out here and sit in the garden having a cup of coffee by my self and just relaxing. It is so nice. Is this always where you go to relax or do you have a secret hiding place? There are those secret trails at Christiania, like up behind the houses, it is so peaceful there – I was just there yesterday actually. You have the look over the lakes and it is really nice and relaxing. It is the perfect place to go and escape the everyday life, it is like you go there and you go to another country almost. Another get way for me is snowboarding. When I was younger, around 18-20 years old, I used to be sponsored for snowboarding and it has always been a great passion of mine. I take at least two or three trips a year. Snowboarding clears my mind much more that anything else I do. If I for example go running I am always thinking about the restaurant, getting new ideas, but when I go snowboarding it is a completely shut off and it feels so amazing. Is there a special person in your life, who has inspired you or changed you in a way? I worked for a chef in San Diego, Francis Perrot, and he has by far influenced me the most, not just in cooking, but in life. Francis always said to me “food is life and life is food, and you have to make both coexist together”. You have to respect both. Of course you can get involved in cooking as much as you want, but you have to also respect that there is a life going on around you, and you have to try and find that balance. I mean, I worked here around 90 hours a week and I loved it, but for me it has made me realize that there are other important things in life. With this restaurant being your dream, have you achieved everything you wanted or do you have another dream or goal for the future? I have a goal. I love beer and the process of making it, this is something I would like to work with in the future. Another great passion of mine, which is also crucial for my restaurant, is the fact that I know where everything comes from. I make sure that everything you put in your mouth in this restaurant, whether it is wine or food, comes from a manufacturer we have personally visited and who I have a personal connection with. Transparency throughout the whole system is very important for us and essential for going into a partnership. I recently discovered that there is no transparency in the micro brew industry at all, as far as I know. So I would really love to start something, whether it is a brewery or something else, which can wake the beer industry and make them realize that they are 30 years behind. Today it is important for people to know where things come from and this is really something I would like to promote by leading the way.

The following is four selected dishes Matthew is exceptionally proud of at Amass.

THE SECRET GARD EN

Chewy Beet Roots, Sour

Grilled Mackerel, Burnt

Curd, Caramelized Yogurt

Citrus, Fresh Peas, and

and Mugwort.

Nasturtiums.

THE SECRET GARD EN

T H E S E C RE T GA RDE N

Young Onions, Fermented

Dried Tomatoes, Lemon

Cep Mushrooms, Chicken

Cucumber, Lime Basil,

Liver and Pickled Rose

Broth of Grilled Fennel and

Petals.

Cherries.

THE SECRET GAD EN

T H E S E C RE T GA RDE N

SKYLODGE An Elevated Hotel Experience Words: Sylvester Dunvad Photos: Skylodge Adventure Suites

S K Y LO DG E

e live in a day and age, that constantly

bathroom. Nothing extravagant, but at the

requires us to live life in an ever

same time, more than enough. Necessities are

increasing pace. A day and age, that makes

somewhat limited, when you are hanging 400

it somewhat common to envy the freedom of

meters above the surface of the earth. Things

a bird. The freedom of flying whenever and

have a tendency of sliding into perspective,

wherever. Of nesting with a view over the sun

when falling asleep to the look of a starry night

gazing in the west, sleeping under a sky painted

– when experiencing something truly out of the

with uncountable numbers of stars. Now that

ordinary.

envy might be a thing of the past. Because ever since a group of young entrepreneurs laid the

To get to your “hotel room” is no ordinary

groundwork for “Skylodge” in 2013, the birds

journey either. Do not expect any kind of hat-

nest became a thing of the dark ages.

wearing chauffeur handling your luggage and giving you a lift. In order to get to your

Located in the southern parts of Peru lies

1000-starred room, one has to make the

the old capital of the Inca-empire, Cuzco. And

400-meter-high climb up the mountain side.

much like the ancient Inca-population, the

That, of course, is excluding the horizontal

current citizens are breaking the boundaries

stretches of balancing from mountain-point A

of architectural possibilities. Have a look at

to mountain-point B.

one of the many mountain-sides of the Sacred Valley of Peru, and you will find a small cluster

After having enjoyed the night in company

of pill-shaped glass-constructions. Here lies

of only the starry night, look forward to

what has been described as “the 1000-starred

enjoying breakfast with a view better than

hotel”.

any seaside-café can offer. After that it's time to go downhill. The easiest and fastest way

And what a fitting description that is. Each

down the mountainside is with the nearby

of the free-hanging skylodges consists of a

zipline, which undoubtedly makes for some

totally transparent glass-enclosed room with

of the most efficient travelling mankind will

just the essentials for having the sleep-over

ever accomplish. Survive that, and you will

of your life. Every skylodge comes complete

successfully have survived one of this worlds

with four beds, a dining area and a private

most amazing experiences.

SK Y LOD GE

S K Y LO DG E

SK Y LOD GE

S K Y LO DG E

T R A N S PA R E N T Limited Editions 2016 Words: Daniel Brix Hesselager Photos: RenĂŠ Lindberg

his year's limited editions underlines our main theme and consists of three

transparent styles that would make the clothing below visible and thereby making the rain jacket secondary and eye-catchy at the same time. The fabric has our recognizable signature

rubber

surface

but

with

transparent and frosted effect. The jackets are based on our sporty Breaker style and has attached sweatshirt-inspired pockets. The front zipper and elastic strings going through the jackets are colored either white, blue or orange, emphasizing the sporty appearance.

ZONES OF SARDINIA By Cédric Dasesson Words: Rickey Lindberg & Cédric Dasesson Photos: Cédric Dasesson

édric

Dasesson

landscape

photographer and creator of the immense

project of visually mapping the entire coastline of Sardinia with great lights and details. With a background in architecture, Cédric works as a freelance photographer, organizing exhibitions both in Sardinia and in Italy. In addition to this, Cédric collaborates with magazines and brands all over the world. With his RAINS 'Long Jacket' and camera, this coastal explorer shares his journey of the wonderful island he calls home. Cédric has no map or GPS - only his compass and sense of direction. This allows him to experience his photography with the eye of a wandering explorer as he tours the coastal route of Sardinia, Italy.

Z ON ES OF SARD IN IA

ZO NE S O F SA RDI NI A

Starting Point 39Â° 13' 47" N, 9Â° 11' 08" E

My name is Cedric Dasesson. Surrounded by the great Mediterranean Sea, in the southern region of Italy, is an island called Sardinia which I have

Waves shapes rocks, which can be everything from round to sharp and red to green, grey or black. All of which will eventually change over time.

the luxury of calling home. I have always admired architecture from all around the world, but living at Sardinia has taught me that the greatest

My passion for architecture and nature has inspired me to map out the coastline of Sardinia and share my journey, capturing the impressions I

architecture is the mother nature herself.

get through pictures and words.

Cagliari's Harbor 39Â° 11' 41" N, 9Â° 05' 49" E

The meeting point between the city and the sea. The entrance for traders and cruise ships and underneath it, the hiding place for shipwrecks and lost goods. The wind is strong here, but the air is warm so it feels refreshing. I continue my coastal journey towards to rocky world of Is Mortorius. Being without a map or GPS forces me to pay extra attention to my surroundings in order to navigate to the next destination.

Is Mortorius 39Â° 11' 52" N, 9Â° 19' 26 E

Rock bottom. The light goes right through the clear surface with the high rocks rising from the water. The sea is often quiet here which allows me to focus all my attention to what happens below the surface. Staying under the line between the sky and the sea is a complete feeling of freedom. It is like home; there is a roof and a floor, and I find myself feeling free in the silence of the deep.

Costa Rei 39Â° 14' 13" N, 9Â° 34' 18" E

South-east beach. This place has a unique atmosphere and you will never find the same light or colors at any other beach. The thing that strikes you the most from this part of the coastline is the transparency of the water. No matter if the sea is stormy or calm, from some high observation point you will always have a clear view of the water meeting the bottom. Due to the weak waves the rock shapes here are rounded and soft.

Sant'Antioco 39Â° 04' 34" N, 8Â° 20' 55" E

A small island next to the island, connected by a bridge. The coastline is very rough and characterized by its sharp and dark rocks. An interesting and diverse flat rock takes your view to a lighthouse in the middle of the sea. A little historical element that takes the viewer to an other time and place.

Masua 39° 19' 57" N, 8° 25' 10" E

DOME OF VISIONS A Place of Flourishing Ideas Words: Sylvester Dunvad Photos: Jonathan Kronborg Grevsen & Søren Aagaard

The sea here can be very stormy and is therefor the perfect place for surfers and wind lovers. The thousand colors of the rocks tell stories about the many men who has crossed their way. You can smell the salt in the air which breaks and shapes the rocks and creates the unique designs. This place is a place for dreaming.

DO ME O F V I S I O NS

n 2013 the native residents of Denmark’s next biggest city, Aarhus, were in for a surprise, when all of a sudden the newly renovated harbour-side was

decorated with a kind of igloo-looking building. A curious construction looking mostly like half a ball, that continues underground. A construction that would be the perfect headquarter for a supervillain on the look for something fear striking, but at the same time, cozy. That building would be known as “The Dome of Visions”, and as the locals of Aarhus would soon come to know, the building represented more an idea than anything else. Soon after its pacey construction, people were invited to different events inside the dome. Debates, conceptual theatre and cultural workshops were all hosted inside the spherical walls – all with the same end goal of discussing and pinpointing how we, as humans, are present and deal in relation to each other. But, “How we, as humans, are present and deal in relation to each other” – that statement can sound a bit vague. A bit undefined. But that is because it is supposed to. The Dome of Visions does not succumb to any kind of limits, nor physical or physiological. Any kind of idea, any kind of creative thought is allowed to breathe and live inside the transparent walls. Something that is almost symbolized in the domes resemblance with a greenhouse. The Dome of Visions is supposed to be a platform for any kind of blossoming artist, public speaker or brave futurist in need

D OME OF VISION S

of a ground to stand on. The idea behind the dome came from the famous American architect and futurist, Buckminster Fuller, who dedicated his life to studying the art of minimal constructions and perfecting his dome-designs. At first, the design was utilized by the American Marines, because they were able to put together a dome in no less than 136 minutes. Nowadays the construction time is around 14 days, but that is still fast for a construction of its size, and therefore essential to the concept behind Dome of Visions. The ease of construction allows for the dome to be torn down one place, and quickly built up again in another. That way, you allow for creative thinking and exploration of unexploited spaces in all kinds of cities. The Dome of Visions has, as of now, not been outside the borders of Denmark. But with that being said, the team behind are working hard on expanding the concept to other parts of the world. After all, Denmark is not the only place in the, where human relations play a big part of everyday life. Expect a “Dome of Visions 2.0” in Stockholm within this year. The Dome of Visions is undoubtedly an interesting project. So is the journey towards a more transparent, sustainable and brighter future. Let us hope, that the ideas regarding that future will be born inside this dome.

Visit Dome of Visions at its current address: Søren Kierkegaards Plads, 1016 Copenhagen, Denmark

DO ME O F V I S I O NS

C O L L A B O R AT I O N

RAINS × VOLCOM

RAINS × OPENING CEREMONY

olcom was founded in 1991 in the

brands was born. The collaboration with

belief that there is a higher level of

Volcom included a classic coach jacket with an

consciousness to be found through the spiritual

n the end of 2015 RAINS and Opening

and brands. The collaboration between RAINS

Ceremony joined forces in an exclusive

and Opening Ceremony is based on a common

added hood. The jacket comes in all black with

collaboration, of which a small collection has

wish to build a long-term relationship, which

journeys that board-sports, music, art and film

a reflective logo print on the chest. Along with

been designed, based on the unique identities

is emphasized through the unique collection,

provide.The company prides itself on making

the jacket is a bucket hat in the same light-

of both brands. Opening Ceremony was founded

including both jackets, bags, hats and pants.

quality apparel, footwear and accessories

weighted material also in all black. In addition

in 2002, as a single shop located at Howard St.

For the collection, RAINS has contributed with

that not only exemplify the lifestyle, but also

to the collaboration, Volcom made skateboards

in New York. Since then, the brand has acquired

their minimalistic and classic design, and

enhance the ability to love it. By being the first

to display with the products in the shops.

a unique position within the fashion segment,

Opening Ceremony has added their unique and

to combine surfing, skating and snowboarding

Danish pro-skater and co-owner of Volcom,

and to this day, continues their development

eye-catching red colour and gel-printed logo,

under one brand, a new generation of street

Rune Glifberg is the face of the campaign.

through collaborations with selected designers

which is consistent through the collection.

RAIN S × VOLCOM

RA I NS × O PE NI NG C E RE MO NY

C O L L A B O R AT I O N

A S P E C I A L T H A N KS TO O U R C O N T R I B U TO R S Mathieu Missiaen, Le Creative Sweatshop Julien Morin, Le Creative Sweatshop Matthew Orlando, Restaurant Amass Felipe Acuna R, Skylodge Adventure Suites Cédric Dasesson Martin Voola, Dome of Visions Phil Lamant, Volcom Jesse Hudnett, Opening Ceremony Daniel Beckerman, RETROSUPERFUTURE

RAINS × SUPER

founded

RAINS was founded on a common interest

in Italy in 2007 and has since then

from both brands and the curiosity to see if it

established itself as one of the most trend-

was possible to combine two such different,

leading eyewear companies, producing its

and in many ways opposit universes and

popular line of SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE

products. RAINS x SUPER presents two classic

sunglasses. Over the years, SUPER has been

sunglasses available in transparent and blue.

involved in a series of collabrorative projects,

The two sunglasses has water repellent lenses

teaming up with interesting names such as

and a rubber coated frame. To compliment the

A.P.C., Lane Crawford, Elton John, Carhartt,

sunglasses, they come with a small pouch

WESC and Études. The collaboration with

made in the iconic RAINS lightweight fabric.

ETROSUPERFUTURE

was

RAIN S × SUPER

C O NT RI B U TO RS

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