The Prada Spring/Summer 2016 menswear show focused on a youthful, sporty look. The Italian trendsetter introduced the little boy shorts in cotton, denim and leather. The collection had an unkept ease that translates into elegant, yet understated style. Continue reading
The Versace fall winter 2016/2017 menswear collection ranged from showstopper over the top to luxe rigged utilitarian. Regardless of the sensibility the collection remains one of the anticipated during Milan fashion week. Continue reading
The Chanel Spring/Summer 2016 Haute Couture Show that took place on January 26th, 2016 at the Grand Palais in Paris. Continue reading
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Nike’s Vice President for Design and Special Projects, Tinker Hatfield, and Senior Creative Director of Innovation, Mark Smith. Tinker take a closer look at the Air Jordan XXX. Continue reading
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With an emphasis on quality and a nod to the classics, Death To Tennis (DTT) showcases a unique approach to contemporary menswear by focusing on a creative vision of design longevity. Continue reading
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The theme for Gucci spring-summer 2016 collection and ad campaign takes inspiration from the visual codes and aesthetics of German 80’s pop culture. The collection spotlights bold prints, pleating and ruffles, creating a bold collection definitely not for the faint of heart.
By Adewale Adekanbi
Pharrell Williams and his partners have reportedly repurchased the 50% stake that Iconic Brands Group Inc. had in BBC Ice Cream LLC, the parent company of Billionaire Boys Club and ICE CREAM. The American brand management group, who also owns Umbro, Zoo York and Ecko Unltd. amongst others, is said to be struggling to complete the refinancing of a $300 million USD debt obligation due in June. According to a Iconix spokesperson the sale, “was a strategic decision to rationalize smaller noncore assets in the Iconix portfolio, allowing us to focus our time and resources on the larger cash flow generating brands.
BBC and Ice Cream represented less than 1 percent of our total business.” This move allows Williams and his partners to resume full control over the two brands he founded back in 2005, with the aim of further expansion and growth.
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
GUESS Founder and Chief Creative Officer Paul Marciano related the following, “Growing up he wore and loved our jeans with the triangle logo on the back pocket and this line is tapping into his incredible artistic vision to create a modern heritage-driven line. It is a denim-heavy collection with quintessential 90’s influences seen in oversized denim jackets, overalls and logo-centric styles.Thus, we get offerings in light blue acid washes, tencel fabrics and pinstripes, alongside GUESS logo crop tanks and varsity jackets. Perhaps the most obvious graphic reference is the reworked “GUESS Jeans USA” logotype, now altered to read “GUE$$” throughout both women’s and menswear collections.
The men’s collection includes oversized denim trucker jackets, large pocket details and back pocket patch detailing, tailored denim overalls, relaxed shoulder drop neck varsity stripe tees and relaxed drop shoulder mock neck tees and hoodies.
The women’s collection, meanwhile, is led by classic pieces like denim high-rise shorts, vintage overalls, vintage skinny jeans and an array of denim swimwear.
Look for the GUESS Originals x A$AP Rocky collection at select GUESS stores and other leading retailers globally in February 2016.
Josh Luber is a “sneakerhead,” a collector of rare or limited sneakers. With their insatiable appetite for exclusive sneakers, these tastemakers drive marketing and create hype for the brands they love, specifically Nike, which absolutely dominates the multi-billion dollar secondary market for sneakers. Luber’s company, Campless, collects data about this market and analyzes it for collectors and investors. In this talk, he takes us on a journey into this complicated, unregulated market and imagines how it could be a model for a stock market for commerce. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
adidas Originals unveiled the latest step in its continued partnership with White Mountaineering, at Pitti Uomo 89. Using classic sportswear silhouettes as their foundation, the runway show showcased a range of pointedly contemporary designs in a spectrum of dark, earthy hues. These were contrasted with the unmistakable stripe motif, while many of the extended, slim cuts were adorned with subtle camouflage. Continue reading
Ghanaian artist Paa Joe has brought some of New York City’s most iconic motifs to life. As part of Superhouse NYC’s inaugural “Celestial City” exhibition, the multidisciplinary artist served up a handful of lifesize sculptures of the city’s signature signage, including pizza boxes, taxi cabs, bagels and of course, rats. 120 Walker Street, 6R
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 