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Two Polish fashion brands - Vistula and Prosto, have established the collaboration the fruits of which can be seen in our latest Spring/Summer extraordinary capsule collection. The collection is a blend of two distinct worlds: street wear and traditional tailoring, which challenges existing canons of men’s fashion, and changes the way of perceiving both brands. Its ambassador is Wojtek Sokół, a musician and Prosto creative director. 

Vistula, referring to traditional tailoring, and Prosto as a street wear fashion brand, the collaboration never seen on the Polish market. Both brands are iconic in their areas, deeply embedded in the customer awareness. For 20 years Prosto has been a trendsetter when it comes to street wear fashion, growing in popularity in the mainstream world of pop culture. Vistula, a well-established fashion company, with numerous ambassador collections, stands for elegance for many. For generations men have been wearing Vistula suits for both formal and casual occasions. This joint capsule collection brings those two realms together creating the world of new elegance.

“This clash proved eminently fruitful - an amazing capsule was born, I am very satisfied with its shape. We are paving the way, this collaboration opens the door to gain new loyal customers. We represent distinct styles but both of us are the leaders in our fields. High quality and precision- this is what we have in common, which is perfectly reflected in this collection” - says Wojtek Sokół, the collection ambassador. 

Wojtek Sokół, a Prosto creative director, known mainly as a rapper and producer, is the ambassador of this collection. One of the distinctive features is its visual identity designed by Bartłomiej Walczuk. Brand logos are variously combined. The formal side of the collection has been dealt with by Wojtek Bednarz, a Vistula designer. “The collection is a fusion of two different esthetics and traditions. This is its biggest asset. It does not trigger direct associations with Vistula nor with Prosto. We have focused on core products. Our redesigned suit has a brand new cut mixed with Prosto hallmarks in respect of the look and the spirit alike” - says Wojtek Bednarz.

“This combination will certainly be beneficial for both brands. Such collaboration is unique on the Polish market. A joint collection definitely widens the pool of customers for Vistula as well as for Prosto and sheds new light on each of them. In a world of contemporary fashion where nothing is new and the trends are hard to define, such a collection is a true rarity and breath of fresh air – underscores Patrycja Hatalska-Kostewicz.

Both styles blurr - the collection features clothes which are in line with the formal dress code yet with more casual cuts, and the official look is softened with breezy details: neo-green edged buttons in a reversible coat, jacket lining and suits. On offer are loose fit suits, with wider pants, a double-breasted, grey-checked suit made of denim-like fabric, and a navy blue suit set composing of a jacket and sports cuffed pants. 

Less formal part of the collection contains sweatshirts, a jacket, polo shirts, T-shirts, jeans, and shorts. The prevailing collection colors are: green, navy blue, blue, and beige. The clothes are accompanied by a great deal of accessories - green and navy blue caps, silk pocket squares, ties, a backpack, a wallet, a bum bag, and sports shoes. 

You may pre-order the products at www.vistula.pl and www.prosto.pl. At the end of May the collection will be available in selected Vistula physical stores throughout Poland. 

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Photos: Mateusz Stankiewicz /Af Photo

Backstage: Bartosz Mrozowski

Design: Wojtek Bednarz (Vistula), Prosto

Visual identity : Bartłomiej Walczuk

Photo shoot production: Move Picture

Make up: Magda Atkins

Vistula Marketing Director: Patrycja Hatalska-Kostewicz

Prosto Creative Director: Wojtek Sokół

Jaka Forma? completes the Seltron 400 trilogy on Warsaw's MOST. The quirky sounds of their previous two releases – Zabawa Trwa and Trans i Bas – have garnered support from music lovers and heavyweight selectors alike (with Helena Hauff, Veronica Vasicka and Marco Passarani among them).

The duo continue to weave their sonic story upping the tempo on the breakbeat-driven roller Kiepska Forma. The track comes with a more contained techno mix as well, entitled Forma Świetna. The b-side carries Jakże Srogo – a firm crowd favorite from the Seltron live show, and a nod of sorts to the sound and times of electroclash, even though we won't argue that the tune is anything but pure Seltron 400.

Buy winyl/mp3 - click here!

Speech is golden again - third edition of Red Bull KontroWersy!

Red Bull KontroWersy 2019 are MC freestyle battles, the third edition of which will take place in May. The participants will compete in formula 1 vs 1 during four qualifying rounds, the best ones will fight in the big final in Gdynia. The jury will consist of extraordinary and highly regarded personalities from the broadly defined world of freestyle and improvisation.

The best beats will come from Dj Lazy One.

The competition will be hosted by: Filip Rudanacja.

Qualifying rounds:

9 May 2019, Poznań – Wielkie Grillowanie UAM

10 May 2019, Rzeszów – Rzeszowskie Juwenalia

17 May 2019, Warszawa – Gardenalia UW

24 May 2019, Gdynia – Delfinalia

Big Final

25 May 2019, Gdynia – Delfinalia

Admission within the Juvenalia entrance. 

If you are eager and ready to battle on the stage, click here https://win.gs/2ImSr4s

VNM is launching his sixth (legal) LP album - "Czuz Tu Daj Najs", the premiere of which is scheduled for 29 March 2019! 

"His brain has changed so radically in the last six months that VNM himself for the first time in his life has found it necesary to explain to the closest people in his circle, one at a time, what exactly happened to him, in a form of a monologue. Since each monologue lasted about an hour per person, after some time, VNM decided to share all those life changes across the board. "Czuz Tu Daj Najs” is a conceptual album where VNM delivers - to his friend, a transparent, mostly therapeutical to the artist himself, monologue on his transformation, full of details and brutally honest. The action takes place in the restaurant, the friend is the one who listens."

Two singles promote the album: "Tomek" (click to listen!) and "Strach" (click to listen!!)

You may pre-order the album - click here!

Physical and digital distribution: Prosto Label.

Surprisingly enough, now, after over two decades on the Polish music scene, Sokół launched his first full solo album. “Wojtek Sokół” - as simple as that, this debut solo album is a journey across various rap dimensions and his music passions. This is both an extreme roller coaster and an easy ride. One thing is for sure - no shortcuts. 

Guest appearances are made by: Mateusz Krautwurst, Igo, Hewra, Marcin Pyszora, Taco Hemingway, PRO8L3M, Lena Osińska.
Production: WOWO, Magiera, Lutosław Granat, Pejzaż, ₪, Broke Boys, Steez, Duit, Emowski, Dryskull.

Listen on streaming platforms (click!)

Buy album (CD/MP3 version) in our shop (click!)

Following a well-received solo album from Małach, it's about time Rufuz took the lead! 

His was the initiative to create a "360 Mixtape" project featuring 16 brand new pieces with appearances of various Polish rappers.

The whole album has been thoroughly supervised by Rufus who appears in most of the tracks. Guest appearances are made by, among others, Jano/PW, Zbuku, Hice, Kacper HTA, TPS, Wysoki Lot, Rest and Kafar from Dixon37, Sitek, and others.

Produced by: Małach, Sir Michu, Szwed, flvwlxss, Tony M, PSR and NWS

The whole album is available on streaming platforms (click here).

You can buy the album (CD/MP3 formats) at www.prosto.pl (click here).

A brand new, very personal album from Marysia Starosta, known from the collaboration with Sokół, their two joint albums „Czysta Brudna Prawda”  (2011) and „Czarna biała magia” (2013) received platinum awards.

Her guest appearances were made with such artists and groups as: VNM, Robert M, Borys Szyc, Fu and Pokój z Widokiem na Wojnę.

Her latest album features Sampler Orchestra - a group of hip hop producers, established in Warsaw by Paweł Moszyński and Stanisław Koźlik, a Fryderyk 2016 nominee for the „Różewicz – Interpretacje” album.

The album released under Universal label.

Click here to listen to a single "Dlatego". 

Marysia Starosta's album is available at music stores across Poland and at prosto.pl (buy here).