April 30, 2008
Yo, Check The Perm
The most dangerous men's hairstyle could quite possibly be my next coffee table book. Yo, Check The Perm is a compilation of 10 men who dared to change their lives thru the power of the permanent.
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U.S. Olympic Gear A Snoozer
Okay I totally understand why the U.S. Olympic committee chose Ralph Lauren to design the team's uniforms. Lauren after all, is the epitome of American style, design, and sportswear but GOD, I feel like hitting the snooze button a couple of times until I wake up to something more exciting. This reads like American douche.
Blah, I guess if I had to choose a famous American fashion conglomerate brand, it would be Calvin Klein. At least they're doing some really interesting things with textiles and form.
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April 27, 2008
'08 S/S - Walter Van Beirendonck
I've been following Walter's work for some time now and he never ceases to make me smile. His spring/summer collection entitled Sexclown draws inspiration from the digital world, namely avatars like those found in Second Life. He feels this digital versioning is the next step in the evolution of body manipulation - leaving the physical body to live as a pure digital form.
Sexclown also sees Walter returning to his usual theme of fetishism. The collection has a wonderful silhouette out of pure fantasy with the strongly articulate shoulders, hips and waistline - characteristics you'd be use to from the low polygon avatars in Second Life. To take the collection and its inspiration full circle, Second Life users can also download each one of the 16 models.
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From Hockey to Vogue
Queue Texas upbringing: Hey! Did ya'll know New York Ranger Sean Avery is a fashionista? He is I swear ya'll! Tho I ain't sure where his career stands in hockey, he sure ain't afraid to start over because he's fixin' to intern for Vogue this summer.
Queue San Francisco upbringing: That's hella tight! Who'd a thunk a hockey player could be stylish? Now I'm not sayin' athletes can't dress worth a damn but it's a nice surprise he decided to spend all that scrilla on clothes instead of whatever it is hockey players buy.
Queue Los Angeles upbringing: What? Like for real? Sweet!
Queue New York upbringing: STFU!
I'm back guys!
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April 16, 2008
Inside Nike Lab
Ever wonder what Nike's famous research facility looks like?
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Danish Renaissance Man
There are few people in my field I'm jealous of but Henrik Vibskov is definitely one of them. This man does it all, from composing music, making award winning films, art collaborations with designers and artists around the world, and to top it all off - a wacky but successful clothing line.
I'm hardly qualified in any of those areas except fashion so lets talk about that. He graduated from the prestigious Central St. Martins School of Art and Design in London, then suddenly found himself catapulted to the likes of Dazed and Confused magainze, I-D, Wallpaper, and Vogue just to name a few. You can check out more of his Fantabulous Bicycle Music Factory collection after the jump.
via Life is Carbon
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April 14, 2008
Olympic Nike Footwear
Wow the first day of the Nike Beijing Innovation Summit is already off to a great start with the unveiling of Olympic footwear, one for each event. Notcot picked out some of their favorites which are mine too. If you wanna see more from the event, hit the press page. Otherwise hit the jump to see a detailed version of the picture above.
Is it weird that I want the gymnastic shoes for indoor use?
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April 9, 2008
The Uber Rich Are Thinking About Chemical Warfare Too
One of my fashion history professors once said, "you're gonna die anyways so do it in style." The old fashion houses of Velema, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton may have taken that sage advice to heart because these monogrammed, jewel encrusted gas masks will surely let people know you're upper echelon.
They were unveiled at the 2008 Luxury Show in Bucharest so don't expect to see these in stores anytime soon. More pics after the jump.
via DVICE
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April 8, 2008
The Queen Lands In Los Angeles
I meant Alexander McQueen, fashion designer God to many celebs, fashionistas, and aspiring designers. His North American flagship store just opened in Los Angeles on the corner of Melrose and Orlando. Though the facade isn't anything ground breaking, you might notice what looks to be a silver head peeking out from the roof. That's because a full size anatomically correct metal sculpture by Robert Bryce Muir triumphantly straddles a sky light with his arms right above the entry way.
McQueen wants the store to pull double duties as both retail and gallery space. Tall order but if anyone can do it, the Queen can.
Interior shots after the jump.
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April 4, 2008
Sheerness Is A Quality
Fashion156 magazine has an entire Sheer issue emphasizing simplistic, sculptural shapes, layers, and tonal nudity. Are you man enough?
More after the jump. Thanks Ethan.
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