The Originals | Photographs by Robert Maxwell

World renown Fashion and editorial photographer Robert Maxwell presents some of his latest work in a feature entitled The Originals. Capturing iconic figures in various fields of art and design, The Originals gives us a look into the minds of Japanese intellectuals: Takashi Murakami, Rinko Kikuchi, Kabuyoshi Araki, Limi and Yohji Yamamoto, Toshio Hara and Verbal & Yoon of Ambush Design. Definitely a very well composed, insightful look into a handful of influential personalities of Japanese heritage. Check it out at The New York Times.

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ACNE For Lanvin Collection Available

After a long wait and much anticipation the ACNE For Lanvin collection is now available online. The collection consists of all sorts of pieces, including pants, jackets, shorts, shirts, all entirely made from ACNE denim.
Years ago we thought that the all denim look days were over and would probably not return. Then again, who would have thought that ACNE and Lanvin team up. Denim pants, jacket and shirt, all in one outfit, done right, seems to work. Actually, that’s an understatement - it works really well.

You can purchase the collection here.

FranCisT_MOR.K.S. Spring/Summer 2009

FranCisT_MOR.K.S. is the lovechild of designer Hiroyuki Nakamura aka Hirod N. After several years as an apparel manufacturer, he set up Francist Morks in 2001, with the focus on achieving high production levels and a strict eye for details in his clothing. His SS09 collection, named ‘Slow II Speak’ features patterned shirts of the patchwork, check and floral variety, tie dye jackets and blazers and leather jackets.

Acne Spring/Summer 2009 Main Collection

We previewed the pre-collection for Spring and the runway show from Acne recently, but now can bring you styled looks for the coming Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. Again, we’re looking at a re-interpretation of the classic menswear looks from the bad boy culture of the 50’s. All very solid and wearable looks for the warmer months.

Hood By Air..(i would rock these)

olive drab "Military Jacket" trouser

Olive Drab "Military Jacket" Trouser

Olive drab 100% heavy Cotton Denim relaxed-fit slight taper zip-fly military trouser with attached 'jacket' sleeve details, zip-up crotch closure detail, 2 side pockets, 2 rear pockets and 4 buttoned front 'jacket' pocket details.

(www.Sevennewyork.com)

Pierre Hardy Colorama 3

French footwear designer Pierre Hardy has just released his third iconic limited edition Colorama sneaker. The Colorama 3’s colors range from acid orange, blue, dark brown and turquoise tones for the Velcro strap on a white high-top sneaker made up of patent leather material. Limited to 500 pairs, they are available now at select retailers worldwide.

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Yiorgos Eleftheriades Spring/Summer 2009

Greek designer Yiorgos Eleftheriades has been around for a while now, having created over 30 women’s collections and 19 men’s ones. According to the PR blurb, his collections are ‘based on his love for classical forms and in search for contemporary elegance’. His SS09 collection focuses on Jil Sander-like prints, floral patterns and muted colours.

Mihara Yasuhiro Profile

Our brothers in London, Dazed, published an interview with designer, Mihara Yasuhiro on the topic of merging sport and fashion. “For his quietly sensational S/S 09 miharayasuhiro show, took a leaf from the great German Modernist artist/ activist, Joseph Beuys, going as far as recasting his signature look of hat, fishing jacket and jeans in a modern way…” The interview goes on discussing the importance of Japanese roots and collaborations with jewelry maker, Husam El Odeh.

Read the interview at Dazeddigital.com.

Nudie Jeans Selvage Lab

Sweden’s Nudie is looking to increase their already strong denim market share with the Nudie Selvage Lab. Before we go there, let’s remember that Nudie is one of those ambassador types of denim companies - they bring the people into specialty denim shops with customers asking for Nudie by name. They’re known for their fit, quality, and break in. Aspiring denim heads look to Nudie to show them the future will hold at a sane price.


Now, with the Selvage Lab, Nudie hopes in producing one off denim units - hand laundered in their lab in Sweden - that are “inspired by vintage and real worn in jeans.” What you get is a pair of “broken” in denim which will save you endless hours of wear and Febreze spritzing. Each pair of Selvage Lab Nudies are unique and come with pure silver trims, narrow belt loops, and embossed leather patches. Let’s just call it premium. Selvage Lab Nudies not cheap and will not be available in large quantities, so be sure to ask your dealer for more information and availability.


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Madonna for Louis Vuitton Ad Campaign

For Louis Vuitton’s latest range of iconic driven ad campaigns, creative director Marc Jacobs tapped Madonna’s creative talents for their upcoming 2009 spring/summer prints. The photoshoot results in six Parisian inspired pictures, showcasing the excellent photography of Steven Meisel and Madonna’s timeless personality. Take a look at the first two pieces after the jump!

Source: WWD

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Jasper Wong “Pitiful Fools” Exhibition

Earning an accolade as one of the top 200 illustrators in the world by Archive Magazine, artist Jasper Wong will look to open his latest solo show later this month. The artist’s style often features soft, free flowing colors with subject matter including juxtaposition of off-base elements of both American and Asian pop-culture. When looking at the re-appropriations of Jasper’s unhealthy love of the color pink, Mr. T and magical laser beams, you can’t help but smile as the artist’s fun-approach to his illustrations is evident. The show “Pitiful Fools” will open up on December 12th at 6 pm at San Diego’s Subtext, with the show wrapping up on January 11th.
Jasper Wong “Pitiful Fools” Exhibition


December 12th - January 11th
Subtext
680 West Beech Street : No.1
San Diego : California 92101
P 619 876 0664 F 619 234 2062

Maharishi Viet Slip-On

With a slightly less prolific status these days relative to the past, nevertheless Maharishi has kept to its roots with some innovative pieces including this upcoming Viet model. Despite the high-top nature, the shoe features elastics for slip-on ease of use in a hemp upper. Available starting spring/summer 2009.

10.Deep 2008 Winter “Get High, Stay High” Lookbook

Showcasing one of this year’s top lookbook’s, 10Deep release imagery from their 2008 Winter collection entitled “Get High, Stay High”. The New York based collective continue their strong cut-and-sew lineup with a range of button-downs, sweaters, and technical outerwear. Taking hints from A Night At the Museum mixed with equal parts Grizzly Man and Deliverance, the lookbook is equally as impressive as it is entertaining. The lineup can be seen after the jump, with an extensive view available at the 10Deep website.
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Winter Bags

Humans suffer from ignorance attacks that can even struck the most street wise patrons. Having been out in sub zero weather entering a warm environment, it’s common behaviour to take off outdoor accessories like gloves, hats, bullet proof vests and what not. The biggest trap in doing so is onboard public transportation. With a non-vacated seat next to you it’s common to rest glove on the lonely seat with warming up the fingers with some good old cell phone fiddling. When it’s time to get off amnesia while any sense of awareness or responsibility for your belongings leaves your body automatically making your body fly off the ride. 5 minutes later, reality hits as one remember that something is missing but then the train, bus or tram is long………….gone. Therefore the best way to avoid losing 2-5 pairs of gloves during the winter is by keeping everything in a bag when it’s not in use.

Presented here is the David Blaine of travel bags that comes with a playful print relying on optical illusion fooling human eyes into thinking that what’s before them is a bag wide open like Jenna Jameson’s legs during a shooting with everything fully visible. Attracting curious eyes and shoplifter hunting for vulnerable Christmas shopping this Paul Smith bag is exciting but casual enough for everyday use during the winter.

The Shoe Game

The difference between men and women is that men buy shoes because they have to, while women buy shoes because they like to. The average woman has more shoes than there are days in week. Given the amount a torture a pair of shoes have to withstand, worn out or uncared for shoes is the most common taboo amongst men. Filthy or damaged shoes automatically cancels out any dressing effort made on rest of the body as it’s the last thing someone will remember. It’s as bad as dirty teeth or hair that’s not combed, and gives a poor impression on one’s lifestyle.

A new pair of shoes makes us walk gracefully as the Queen of England as we walk carefully in order not to trash the precious things our feet are wearing. Like a set of new rims on a car, an addition to the shoes we already own can be very uplifting for our appearance.


Shoes by these brands you should check out:
Paul Smith,Yves Saint Laurent ,Comme des Garcons,Burberry Prorsum,Dries Van Noten

Grecian Goddess Draping: Spring/Summer 2009 Trend

It's a logical flow-on from the one-shoulder fashion trend; a new breed of draping Grecian Goddess dresses. A notable runway trend for 2009, anything with a Grecian or Romanesque inspiration is a sure hit for the Spring/Summer 2009 season.

Coco Chanel 125th Anniversary

If you haven't noticed, it's getting harder to get your hands on money these days. Leave it to Karl Lagerfeld to spin the world economic downturn into a great photo op. Holding one of his newly designed Coco Chanel 125th Anniversary coins created by the French mint he of cold, hard cash, said "There might be less of it, but money can still be beautiful." Valid point—it's not very inspiring to think that the sweat from your brow converts into gray-and-green portraits of dead White guys. The Chanel coin, however, is a shiny bauble worth toiling for—even if it's not legal tender. Created in limited numbers, the 5 Euro coin will only be available in a limited run of 11,900 silver pressings and 99 gold pressings from the mint (no profits go to Chanel). Now granted, at $58 and $7,540 respectively, they're a little more inflated than the actual Euro (approximately $1.25). But, if you can get your hands on one (the gold versions seem to have already sold out), we suggest throwing in a little extra change to get a nice costume gold or silver chain, hitting up your local jeweler, and crafting your own wearable tribute to Ms. Gabrielle Chanel and the price of luxury. Just remember not to spend it all in one place.

Louis Vuitton x Murakami 5th Ave Store

Louis Vuitton’s flagship store at 5th Ave got an amazing make-over for the holidays, the vinyl display of Murakami’s iconic Monogram Multicolore print wraps around the building with neon lights shining through the windows. I’m not exactly sure where Murakami signed but the display is simply amazing! If you’re in New York you should definitely make a trip to see it in person. If not here’s a closer look at the “wrapped up” Louis Vuitton store

Dr Romanelli x A Love Movement “DR LOVE” Vests

Dr Romanelli and Tetsuzo Okubo of A Love Movement teamed up on their first collaborative project called Dr. Love. “Both brands share the ideal of recycling the discarded past order to create something fresh and contemporary. The fusion of Romanelli’s recycled panel technique with Tetsuzo’s colorful vintage patch narratives and cashmere-reworked lettering creates a dynamic and playful dialogue of meaning and form. The end result is a limited collection of vests delivered this Holiday season and into 2009.” The “DR LOVE” Vest collection is exclusively available at Maxfield in Los Angeles.

For more info, visit their microsite: drlovesyou.com.
Maxfield8825 Melrose AveLos Angeles, CA 90069

310.274.8800

Pastelle - Release Information

Kanye West’s clothing line, Pastelle, has been on our radar for months now ever since news broke of it a year or so ago there has been nothing but hype surrounding the fashion line from one of the most style savvy individuals in the world. Another reason that brands such as A Bathing Ape, Nike, and Louis Vuitton would want to work with him. Speaking of which, Kanye has confirmed that the Nike x Kanye West Air Yeezy will be released in March, additionally his collaboration shoe collection with Louis Vuitton is also on the way. Aside from the collaborations though, is Kanye’s line, Pastelle, and a number of pieces will begin to be released in January via an online store of some sort from the Louis Vuitton Don. Pieces that will be released include the jacket pictured in this article as well as the Varsity Jacket Yeezy wore at the AMA’s and this Warrior Hoodie he wore at the Dior Fashion Show a few months ago.
via Kanye West

> Pastelle

BBC/Ice Cream - New York Flagship Anniversary

It was just a year ago when BBC/Ice Cream opened it’s doors up here in New York City and now a year later Pharrell and the rest of the BBC/Ice Cream team will be celebrating the one year anniversary of the NYC Flagship Store via a number of special products including this BBC “NYC” t-shirt that features a similar logo to the very first BBC t-shirts that never quite made it to retail. The BBC New York City t-shirt is exclusive to the NYC Flagship Store and will be available tomorrow, Black Friday, November 28th, 2008 at BBC/Ice Cream. Doors will open at 11 AM so get there early if you want to make sure you pick one of these up.
via BBC/Ice Cream
Billionaire Boys Club / Ice Cream New York456 West Broadway MapNew York, NY 10012

> BBC / Ice Cream

Matthew Williamson to be next H&M Guest Designer

English fashion designer to the stars, Matthew Williamson, has been announced as the next guest designer for H&M’s upcoming campaign. Known for his Indian influence within garments, Williamson will bring those elements into a women’s range releasing in select locations on April 23rd, 2009 followed by a summer line offered at all H&M outlets in May, which includes a menswear collection. With their last capsule launch alongside Comme Des Garcons causing such a frenzy amongst enthusiasts, this will surely bring forth some of that very same energy.
Source: WWD

Raf Simons Black Windbreaker Parka

We know this isn’t a seasonal purchase, but buying things before you need them is always a wise thing to do. Windbreakers never really go out of style, although there’s some summers where they get really popular. With that said, if you want to step it up this year from your usual flimsy American Apparel piece, this Raf Simons jacket will do the trick. Add on the fact that it’s more than 50% off and you have a relative bargain. Get it from Seven New York.

Terry Richardson for Vogue France Calendar

Vogue France commissioned photographer, Terry Richardson to shoot their latest calendar featuring lingere and swimwear from Louis Vuitton. Shot in the classic pin-up girl style, the calendar is sure to be a sell-out success on the newsstands. Very nice.

Ato Autumn/Winter 2008

Given the amount of colour in their footwear, their main line is actually quite subdued, focusing more on shapes and patterns rather than colours. Other focuses in the collection are checks, large fur collars and, bizarrely, ponchos.