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March 26, 2008
Gold Shoes Are Better Than Ruby Slippers
Y-3 is one of my favorite athletic sportswear lines. Designer Yohji Yamamoto always seems to know exactly what I want each season. I've been looking for hot metallic shoes all winter so when I saw the Honja Hi's in GOLD, I flipped! Definitely my next pair of shoes. Pick 'em up for a cool 2 bills and some change.
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March 22, 2008
Reebok Emoretion By John Maeda
Reebok and world-renowned graphic designer John Maeda have collaborated once again and this time are pleased to present the Reebok x Maeda Emoretion.
In their first collaboration, Maeda designed the Timetanium which was inspired by Time. For his latest design, Maeda drew from the 7th Law- emotion- from his book, The Laws of Simplicity. In it, he urges us to embrace our natural desire for personal meaning in everything we do.
Using Reebok’s iconic Freestyle as his canvas, Professor Maeda’s handwritten code decorates the shoe’s lining and creates the digital paisley print, representing a burst of pure energy and emotion. Holographic straps bring this design to life with every move, while the velvet-wrapped mid-sole and tongue-liner give a little elegance to the shoe.
Only 100 pairs will be sold. The Timetaniums sold out in the first 14 hours so these will probably go just as fast. March 31st is the day people. Mark those calendars. Hit the jump to hear John Maeda break it down.
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Raf Simons Pocket Trainers
I want these like yesterday. Raf Simons footwear always takes me for a loop but this time he created something that I love; pockets! Not that I carry anything that needs stashing but still, a man likes his options. Get it now at Oki-ni for the exorbitant price of £389.00.
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The Swede Lands!
Not until April 10th but Daniel a.k.a. Plankton did give me an Easter gift by surprising me with these limited edition Adidas boots. Of course he would never buy something for me without getting something for himself so hit the jump to see what he got. One of the perks of having Adidas as a client.
Thanks Plankton!
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Fashion Blogger
I've really been into a blog called Fashion Fabrication. Tho new, it's already chalk full of useful style tips for men. The writer is quite the stylish specimen himself so he obviously practices what he preaches.
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March 15, 2008
Hottie Lanvin Sneakers
I'm kinda hot over the new Lanvin Spring/Summer 2008 sneakers. I love the ribbed tongue and suede detailing on the high-top. My favorite part are milky metallics. Another pic after the jump.
Get them online at Barneys.
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Kenzo Fall/Winter '08 Women's Backstage
This is for all you people who keep emailing me about only posting menswear. So here's womenswear from one of my favorite designers, Kenzo.
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March 3, 2008
Your Jeans, My Jeans
Not sure if my newer readers know but I have a fashion design background that's been sitting on the back burner for far too long. Mainly because my fascination with construction, art, and design doesn't mesh well with the economics of the fashion industry.
But I'm finally working on my very own menswear collection with the help and guidance of some very good people in my life. It's totally focused on sustainability from the cradle point all the way down to business. In my research I've learned the many gritty details often glazed over. Time Magazine has a great photo story about those jeans that you and I wear. Designer prices came from humble beginnings.
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March 1, 2008
PUMA Buys Hussein Chalayan
May not be really big news unless you're into fashion or love Puma. Okay in hindsight that's like everybody so guess what? Puma bought a huge stake in Hussein Chalayan's business and taking on the designer as Puma's first ever Creative Director.
I'm excited Chalayan's ideas will finally have the financial backing of a company rich enough to let him do what he wants. I can only imagine what he'll create for Puma. The flip side is the death of another independent fashion house. Chalayan is one of the very few "cerebral" fashion designers out there. He marches to his own beat and many of my fashion peers feel the industry is now a big conglomerate.
In any case, my congratulations to Hussein Chalayan. See my favorite Chalayan pieces after the jump.
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