Mission 03: Mercy - Heroes Never Die
Our ARK/8 x Overwatch drops are being unlocked by the community. Each mission you complete brings a new piece of the collection to life - and now it’s time for Mission 02.
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This space is where we deepen the conversation about present, past & future views on our worlds(s). Expect interviews, process updates, etc.
Los Angeles - Your New Checkpoint Has Arrived
ARK/8 is officially opened its first flagship store in Los Angeles - a new checkpoint for gaming culture, fashion, and community on the West Coast.
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Mission 02: Genji Hanamura Protocol
Our ARK/8 x Overwatch drops are being unlocked by the community. Each mission you complete brings a new piece of the collection to life - and now it’s time for Mission 02.
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ChronoWave: Commerce with Consequence
ARK/8 introduces a new kind of drop - where time shapes value, and motion is rewarded.
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Mission 01: Everyday D.Va
We’re unlocking brand-new ARK/8 x Overwatch designs with the help of the community. Each mission brings us closer to revealing exclusive drops - and it all starts here with D.Va.
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Culture Canvas: Sam Lake
Creative director, writer, world-builder, and cult figure - Sam Lake is always chasing the next evolution in storytelling.
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Codex Entry: The Lands Between Printed Bomber
Founder Dimitri van Eetvelde shares the story behind one of our most iconic pieces: the Lands Between Printed Bomber. Created as part of ARK/8’s official collaboration with Elden Ring, this jacket transforms a beloved in-game detail into a luxurious, technically sophisticated garment — and celebrates the journey that brought it to life.
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Culture Canvas: Alanah Pearce
Game writer, journalist, content creator, and unapologetic nerd - Alanah Pearce is on a quest for independence.
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ABUBAKAR SALIM WINS BAFTA WITH 'TALES OF KENZERA: ZAU' GAME WEARING ARK/8
Abubakar Salim is a British actor and video game developer of Kenyan descent. Salim is best known for voicing Bayek in the 2017 video game Assassin's Creed Origins, a performance that garnered him a British Academy Games Award nomination and recognition as a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit. He also portrayed Father in HBO Max's science fiction series Raised by Wolves (2020–2022).
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Store Opening And Collection Launch Event
ARK/8 is excited to open our flagship new store in London with an exclusive Call Of Duty®: Black Ops 6 capsule collection preview.
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Alanah Pearce steps out in bespoke Elden Ring dress at the 2024 Gaming Awards
Renowned Australian video game writer, actor and former journalist, Alanah Pearce, turned heads at the 2024 LA Gaming Awards, walking the red carpet in a bespoke ruby-red dress designed by ARK/8 in collaboration with Escama.
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The Motoko Dress
ARK/8's founder and creative director, Dimitri Van Eetvelde, shares the inspiration behind After Dark: Chapter 1's iconic Motoko Dress and its anime origins.
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Culture Canvas: Jane Perry
With a broad body of work across all mediums, actor Jane Perry's eclectic career has earned her plaudits for TV, film and theatre. But it's her vocal and motion capture work in some of the most lauded video games of all time which have impacted generations of gamers. From Hitman to Returnal, Jane's classical training has helped legitimise gaming as a mainstream source of entertainment thanks to her approaching her roles as seriously as her stage work. For our season two finale of Culture Canvas, ARK/8 founder Dimitri took a deep-dive with Jane to explore the unique challenges involved when creating characters in video games and her interest in potentially creating a game herself.
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Culture Canvas: Bex Bomb
From game fan to Xbox presenter, Bex Bomb has managed to turn her passion into a celebrated career. She caught up with ARK/8 founder Dimitri to share how she got her start, her admiration for cosplay artists, and her deep love of Dark Souls.
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Illuminate the After Dark
The AntiHero is taken on a vivid journey through a neon-soaked sprawling metropolis in After Dark: Chapter 2 where photographer Liam Wong’s imagery plays a central role.
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Unlock Your Inner AntiHero
Get ready to embark on a journey of self-expression and urban exploration with ARK/8's groundbreaking debut collection, 'After Dark'. A visual experience that transcends the ordinary and invites you to embrace your inner AntiHero.
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Culture Canvas: Jules Hardy
From shows on Bravo and the BBC to being the only ever Radio 1 games presenter, Jules Hardy has established herself as a key video game figure in mainstream media.
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Culture Canvas: Ashraf Nsubuga
Since transitioning from photographing music acts to hit YouTube shows like Chicken Shop, Ashraf Nsubuga has shown no signs of slowing; becoming a celebrated visual artist with a wide range of interests.
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Interview: The Imagery Of The Lands Between
We interviewed The Lands Between photographer Luca Mastroianni to find out more about his creative process and what inspires him.
our-processClub ARK/8 - Cherif Hashizume [TECHNO REWORK]
Our ARK/8 brand track has received it's final remix by innovative Producer, DJ and songwriter Cherif Hashizume, with additional production by the legendary Jon Hopkins.
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Culture Canvas: Riise Peters
Model. Content creator. Stylist. 21 year old Riise Peters has long embraced fashion so what makes him tick when approaching a video game inspired collection?
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Culture Canvas: Tim Downie
Acclaimed actor and writer Tim Downie - widely recognized for his engaging performances across film, television, and radio - is the first interview in our new season of conversations under the Culture Canvas banner.
interviewsClub ARK/8 - HAAi Remix
Our debut brand track has reached new heights with it's second of three transformative remixes - this time by the internationally celebrated HAAi.
club-ark-8Club ARK/8 - Amaliah Remix
London-based Producer/DJ Amaliah has given our debut brand track a reimagining in her unique style.
club-ark-8Club Ark/8 - Release Nº01
Club ARK/8's first track by Cherif Hashizume, Ilā, and ZE’EV has landed!
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WELCOME TO ARK/8
WE ARE INFINITE WORLDS
our-processBehind The Lands Between
I can't believe we are here. To say that the design process for this collection with ELDEN RING has been a long one would be an understatement. It started before the game came out, in late 2021.
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A word from ARK/8's Founder
The vision behind ARK/8
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