Khakis Soundbooth vol.1

Khakis aims to be a lifestyle brand that goes beyond clothing and accessories to introduce contemporary culture, including music and literature.
In particular, Music is not just background sound in our stores but an essential part of the unique experience that Khakis offers.
As part of this philosophy, Khakis has launched a program called ‘Khakis Soundbooth,’ which introduces artists who interact with us and allows people to enjoy music together.
Through this initiative, Khakis seeks to share new musical inspirations with its audience.

The first ‘Khakis Soundbooth’ took place on June 29, 2024, in Yeonhui-dong, featuring three vinyl specialists.
DJ Andow and Someonekim, who run Welcome Records, and nsw nsw, the owner of the Itaewon record bar ‘Reserve,’ came together to present music under their shared passion for records.

Welcome Records showcased a wide range of tracks, traversing the history of hip-hop, starting from the 70s. Their selections included classics like 「Mr. Telephone Man」 and 「Back in the Day」 which highlight the iconic R&B and soul sounds of the 80s, as well as more contemporary tracks like Walter’s Call’s 「Summer Fruits」 which has gained attention in the Dubstep and UK garage scenes. Following this, nsw nsw continued the flow, drawing on over a decade of vinyl collecting experience and deep musical understanding. He enhanced the atmosphere by linking the beginning and end of his setlist with tracks like 「Huit octobre 1971」 and 「L’enfant samba」 from the debut album [troupeau bleu] by the French jazz-funk band Cortex. The three DJs filled the space with tracks that offered a special listening experience.

This Soundbooth event also featured a special collaboration with the German audio brand ELAC and the New York fashion label Adsum.
The speakers, which were a reinterpretation of ELAC’s DCB41 circular model by Adsum’s art director, Christian Richard Rice, garnered a great response from visitors, contributing to an immersive listening experience.

Moving forward, Khakis Soundbooth will continue to serve as a space that provides diverse musical exchanges and new inspirations.