GUCCI, LOUIS VUITTON DESIGNER GASMASKS BY DIDDO VELEMA

If you have to don survival gear, why not make it stylish? These Diddo Velema gasmasks now give you the option of Gucci or Louis Vuitton. These conceptual gas masks bring a bit of haute fashion to survival.

Now before you start telling us how much you want one OR how it’s wrong on so many levels, understand that these are a conceptual art project made for gallery purposes.

Bigger pics after the jump. Read more

DUCKIE BROWN CRUMPLED TRENCHCOAT FALL 2008

The duo behind Duckie Brown discuss that crumpled trench coat from their fall 2008-09 collection.

Images of this coat have stuck with us since first seeing it on the runway. The coat, which is made of cotton and nylon, is “as stiff as papier-mache, but as durable as any traditional garment.”

Cox says, “I wanted a piece using the heaviest fusing. I wanted it to look like a statue. I wanted it to be so heavy Read more

VISVIM LOGAN DECK LO

Visvim releases some new under the radar kicks, Logan Deck Lo’s as part of their Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

These shoes incorporate a bare-bones aesthetic Read more

WHAT’LL THEY KNOCKOFF NEXT…MOBILE PHONE EDITION!

 

You just can’t keep knockoffs off the streets!

China is thorough with their knockoff game!
Just when you think you have them, something else gets knocked-off.

This time the high-end line of mobile phones by Vertu has been bootlegged. The result is the Veptu, natch. The Veptu phones closely resemble Vertu’s Read more

ENNIO CAPASA; COSTUME NATIONAL MAKE PUSH TOWARDS WEB 2.0 AND SOCIAL NETWORKING

Costume National designer Ennio Capasa making a huge push to increase the web presence for him and his brands, Costume National and C’N'C.

Designer Ennio Capasa has launched his own blog where he can directly relate to his consumer and a blog for Costume National.

C’N'C is also pushing to reach it’s core younger costumer with the launch of Internet based strategies. Read more

HAUTE LINKS: Cavariccis, Footwear & Online Shopping

OMG! Remember cavaricci pants? Catch a trip down memory lane with Cavaricci pants redux. [Vintage Gents]

Is footwear doing evolutionary damage to our feet? [New York Magazine]

Men outpace women in online shopping! [The Independent]

HAUTE TECH: BLU JACKET BY LUNAR DESIGN

Is this the jacket of the future?

Someday we may all be wearing advanced tech clothing such as this BLU jacket from Lunar Design. This piece of smart clothing incorporates technologies like e-paper and flexible organics which can be used to design flexible computer displays. Read more

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARCONS MAN TEE

Check out this tee from the Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons MAN collection. This short sleeved tee is made of soft jersey Read more

GEEK CHIC TAKEN TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

The contraption you see hear are an “Beauty and the Geek” jeans that have been designed by Erik De Nijs.

He refers to them as “modern shaped trousers which are often worn by youngsters” by which we think he means jeans.

Anyway, for those who must always be near a computer these jeans include a keyboard across the lap area with speakers built into the knee area. For added geek chic Read more

TRACY STERN SALONTEA SIGNATURE SOAPTEA BARS

We recently were on the receiving end of some TRACY STERN SALONTEA SIGNATURE SOAPTEA BARS.

These soap bars are all natural and each bar is infused with tea. The soaps make for a great gift or are an ideal way for you to stay so fresh and so clean in an all natural way.

Each 3oz. soap bar is made of Read more

LE PARKOUR URBAN SPORT

While watching the feel good show this week, we were introduced to a new urban sport that’s spreading rapidly among young adults across the globe.

Le Parkour (pronounced Lay Par Core), or the Art of Movement Read more

REACTIV CYCLING JACKET WINS DYSON DESIGN AWARD

Michael Chen has won the James Dyson (the vacuum guy) International Design Award for his Reactiv cycle jacket. The American inventor was inspired by a need for safety when cycling on the streets and the jacket does that by changing colors as the cyclist brakes. An accelerometer senses movement Read more

MARC by MARC JACOBS POISED TO TAKEOVER EUROPE

Marc Jacobs is set to take Europe by storm with the opening of Marc by Marc Jacobs stores. Read more

REEBOK REVERSE JAM MID x MONOPOLY

Reebok continues it’s Reebok Reverse Jam Mid collabos with Rich Uncle Pennybags this time.

The result is the Reebok Reverse Jam Mid x Monopoly. Read more

DISCARDED TO DIVINE RECYCLED COUTURE FASHION SHOW + AUCTION

Fashion for a cause is great and we’re always behind it. This time the cause is the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the event is Discarded To Divine, a Recycled Couture Fashion Show + Auction. The event involves donated clothes being transformed into one-of-a-kind couture creations to be auctioned to benefit the poor and homeless.

Discarded To Divine promotes sustainable design while touting the four R’s of life: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect.

The discarded items used include high-quality materials that have no use in the day-to-day survival of a homeless person, such as upholstery textiles, curtains, formal and bridesmaid dresses, and vintage fabrics. Read more

MARC JACOBS ZIP CLOSE SNEAKERS

Check out these Marc Jacobs shoes. Available in subtle black or attractive yellow with zip closures, stitch or perforated detailing and rubber soles. These kicks are also self tie for extra ease. Read more

JACK BLACK FACE BUFF ENERGIZING SCRUB

This product should become a part of any man’s routine. This Face Buff Energizing Scrub is from Jack Black, the brand not the actor. Jack Black is a grooming brand “created to appeal to the Guy’s Guy.”

This face scrub will energize and invigorate your skin through exfoliation. Exfoliation helps to prep your skin for shaving. This scrub allows for an easier shave by smoothing the skin’s surface. Read more

DKNY BROADENS SUITS

“Donna Karan International is in the final stages of negotiating a license with Peerless Clothing for DKNY tailored clothing, the latest in a string of new partnerships working toward a major, multi-category extension of DKNY across the better zone of department stores this fall. ”

via DNR

HAUTE SHOT:THE SARTORIALIST

This pic from the Sartorialist is a great shot of fashion perfectly fitting in with it’s surrounding environment. Read more

G J CLEVERLEY BESPOKE CUSTOM SHOES

The art of bespoke custom shoe-making is alive and well at GJ Cleverley. Shoemasters John Carnera and George Glasgow continue the tradition of legendary London shoemaker George Cleverley. Carnera and Glasgow worked with Cleverley for over a decade and stick to his high shoemaking principles. According to the Savile Row Bespoke Association, GJ Cleverley is “Savile Row’s preferred bespoke shoemaker”. Read more

55DSL IS LOOKING FOR A JUNIOR LUCKY BASTARD

55DSL is hiring and they want you. 55DSL is looking for people whose job sucks to be their JUNIOR LUCKY BASTARD. They’ll be sending you to the most exotic locales for free, where it’ll be your job to attend some of the best parties and have fun.

They don’t want any resumes or CV’s for those of you across the pond. The way to apply is with a video application creatively showing your ability to deal with everyday life and how you would “live 55 seconds per day.” Read more

SHANE & SHAWN FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE LAUNCH PARTY OPENING

The Shane & Shawn flagship boutique launch opening went down on Tuesday night and the shop was packed for the festivities. The Nolita store celebrated it’s opening with the designer twin duo, host Bijou Phillips and a crowd of fans.

The place was courted by the downtown set who kicked back cocktails while ogling the brand’s current spring/summer collection of both footwear collections, Shane & Shawn and DETNY. Among the revelers was Mickey Boardman of Paper Magazine. Natalie Albino and Nicole Albino of Nina Sky rocked the turntables. Read more

Penguin Logo Black Dial Bracelet Mens Watch

This Penguin Logo Black Dial Bracelet mens watch is a sure fit for the spring season. Read more

JOHN VARVATOS OPENS IN CBGB, VIDEO

Designer John Varvatos has opened a boutique at 315 Bowery, the legendary location of CBGB.

Varatos says that he kept some of the original CBGB fixtures such as the club’s walls, “punched-in holes, cracked paint and all”, as well as the ventilation system along with graffiti and band stickers. Read more

LUKE WILSON & JONAN EDFORS TEAM UP WITH PUMA FOR GOLF LINE

Luke Wilson of Old School fame is apparently an avid golfer having been named in the top 40 Hollywood golfers by Golf Digest magazine.

Well, now the Hollywood star is teaming up with Swedish sports star Johan Edfors to create a line of golf products for athletic giant Puma.

The products are scheduled to launch in this month, Read more

ZAC POSEN BUSTS A MOVE

“IS Zac Posen trying to invent the latest dance craze? The designer showed up to celebrity stylist Christopher Niquet’s birthday party at Le Royale Tuesday and karate-danced his way through the night. Read more

DOUBLE IDENTITY SPRING SUMMER 2008

London based footwear label Double Identity now has their Spring/Summer 2008 footwear collection available. High quality durable materials are combined with Read more

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: UNRULY HEIR COLLECTION FALL WINTER 2008-2009

The Unruly Heir Fall 2008 collection was held at the East Village Yatch Club in a static presentation.

The collection was entitled “Sidewalk Swinders and Socialite Scoundrels” and juxtaposed the two in order to show their similarities. This collection stayed close to the roots of Unruly Heir by mixing classic style with present day downtown cool.

Head designer Angelina Ulanskas told us the collection sought to “expose parallels between societies breakdowns”. The collection reminds us not to be fooled by the appearances of affluence. Read more

TOM FORD GIVES GUIDED TOUR OF HIS STORE

Here’s a video we came across of Tom Ford giving a guided tour of his Madison Avenue digs. Tom discusses his desire for the store and aspects of the clothing in it. Read more

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD: SPRING-SUMMER 2008 TRENDS

This season gold is enjoying it’s moment as a precious commodity.

From Wall St. to Seventh Avenue Read more

WE HEAR…

We hear that the Shane and Shawn Flagship Boutique will be opening next week in Nolita. The in-store flagship celebration, Read more

WOODY ALLEN SUES AMERICAN APPAREL

Director Woody Allen sued American Apparel Inc. this past Monday for using his image in ads without his consent. Read more

SELECT ITEMS FROM YOHJI YAMAMOTO SPRING-SUMMER 2008

 

The Spring/Summer 2008 collection from Yohji Yamamoto is a military infused collection with combative looks.

Some choice pieces include Read more

JOHN GALLIANO HERRINGBONE JACKET

John Galliano has to do everything extra. Always. But that’s one of the things we love the evil genius for. Read more

PUMA DISC BLAZE TETRIS PACK

The Puma Disc Blaze originally reared it’s head in 1994. Now in the 0-8 they are re-released in two loud colorways. Read more

TOPMAN LENS COLLECTION: MATERIAL BOY + MJOLK

Topman has added two new designers to the Lens section. Hip fashion labels Material Boy and Mjolk will debut next to past fixtures including Neue, Carolyn Massey and Dexter Wong. Read more

TOM FORD FINDS SUCCESS IN OSAKA

Tom Ford is making a strong presence in Asia. The chest baring designer opened a 1,300 sq. ft. shop in the Hankyu Men’s Store. Read more

PROFITS SOAR AT PRADA

Prada released earnings with an increase of over 65%.

Despite the economic situation, Prada has managed to thrive Read more

INTERVIEW: VISVIM’S RISE TO POWER

Complex Magazine features Visvim in their latest brand profile.  Visvim is a revered shoe and streetwear apparell company Read more

GOURMET SPRING 2008 FOOTWEAR COLLECTION

Gourmet has their Spring collection of footwear.  They return this season with 8 new styles as well as the release of two new models, the Santo and Diablo, both featuring styling from iconic silhouettes. Read more

LEVI’S RED TAB LIMITED EDITION MOBILE PHONE

In the grand tradition of clothing companies making cell or mobile phones, jean maker Levi’s has hopped on the bandwagon.

The result is a limited edition phone called “Red Tab”. Read more