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Outfits Under $100: What to Wear in Scorching Heat

2013-06-19T13:30:13+00:00

Photo Credit Summer officially starts on Friday and temperatures keep on rising. And with those hot temperatures comes a slew of wardrobe issues: jeans that it’s too hot to wear, fabrics that cling around your legs, and tops that show off perspiration. However, there’s no doubt that you can conquer these summer...

Queen of Clash, Master of Accessories

2013-06-19T12:00:35+00:00

Catherine Summers (40) of Not Dressed As Lamb is a woman who does not shy away from colour. In fact, she has made it part of her striking signature style. Maximal but not cluttered, bold pattern mixing, high heels, statement jewellery, beautifully defined eyebrows and creating big impact outfits without...

3.1 Phillip Lim Creates New Brand in China Rather than Fight Trademark Squatter

2013-06-19T10:33:41+00:00

Phillip Lim has taken an unorthodox route to combating an age old problem of "trademark squatters" in China. Rather than wait for the outcome of a lengthy legal process with the holders of the 3.1 Phillip Lim trademark in China, the American designer of Chinese descent will utilize the above...

Chapman Brothers x Louis Vuitton 2013 Fall/Winter Accessories Collection

2013-06-19T08:18:44+00:00

Louis Vuitton teams up with the Chapman Brothers to produce a small capsule collection for Fall/Winter 2013. Consisting of a selection of highly provocative bags and scarves, the items bear the embroidered artwork of Jake and Dinos Chapman, known for their unusual macabre-inspired art style. The two bag models and scarves are...

Burberry Prorsum 2014 Spring Collection

2013-06-19T07:22:14+00:00

Christopher Bailey welcomed Burberry Prorsum's return to London with a collection inspired by "writers and painters" -- in this case, English painter, David Hockney, and writer Alan Bennett. Working mostly with cotton, linen, silk and cashmere, the designer showed off plenty of primary colors, Hockney-like glasses, brightly-hued raincoats and suede...

New Balance ML999PG Elite Edition

2013-06-19T06:20:25+00:00

In addition to the New Balance MT580 we showed you earlier, the New England-based company is also releasing this ML999PG Elite Edition. The shoe boasts a similar color scheme to the aforementioned MT580, with a predominantly black and red upper composed of suede and mesh with tan suede accents. The...

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

2013-06-19T06:20:24+00:00

Aston Martin has taken its ultimate grand tourer, the Aston Martin Vanquish, and chopped the top off for this latest Volante model from the British marque. The car's WH architecture mixes bonded aluminum with carbon fiber to maintain rigidity in the absence of a roof. The designers of the Vanquish...

Vice Magazine Removes, Apologizes For(!) Tasteless Fashion Editorial About Lady Writer Suicides

2013-06-19T05:04:42+00:00

As you may know, the ever-edgy Vice* Magazine put a "controversial" fashion spread in its newly released "Women In Fiction" issue, perhaps to balance out all the tasteful content from writers like Mary Gaitskill and Joyce Carol Oates. In said spread, well-dressed models portray various female writers who ended their...

New Balance MT580TPS Elite Edition

2013-06-19T03:19:00+00:00

For the first time, New Balance is releasing an inline version of the MT580 silhouette. Typically reserved for special collaborations such as the recent Fingercroxx iteration, this latest MT580 comes as an Elite Edition. This sinister looking colorway features a predominantly black and grey upper composed of suede, leather and mesh...

Movie Inspiration: The Bling Ring

2013-06-19T01:03:28+00:00

Photo Credit The infamous teens known for robbing a string of celebrity homes have been immortalized in director Sofia Coppola’s latest film. The Bling Ring follows the fame-obsessed “Burglar Bunch” as they successfully steal thousands of dollars in jewelry and clothes from pop icons Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Orlando Bloom,...

Giveaways Galore, Internship Issues, and Bread Pudding Infatuations

2013-06-19T00:24:00+00:00

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Katy Perry Is Still In Love With John Mayer

2013-06-18T23:25:58+00:00

So, Katy Perry is still in love with John Mayer, despite having broken up with him in March, and Russell Brand asked for a divorce by text, and Jesus, this woman's life sounds awful. Just awful. More �Katy Perry Is Still In Love With John Mayer is a post from...

Free Phone Charging Stations To Be Installed in New York City

2013-06-18T23:11:07+00:00

No longer will we see traversing urbanites with mobile devices huddled over an unsuspecting outlet like it’s the last source of energy on Earth. Or rather, that’s what the very near future holds. New York-based design agency Pensa has teamed with solar company Ground Zero and AT&T to launch 25...

Hanon x Saucony Shadow Master "The Midnight Runner"

2013-06-18T22:52:17+00:00

Scotland-based boutique Hanon has joined Saucony for the second edition of their collaborative Shadow Master - a unique hybrid created by the Hanon crew that fuses the upper of the Master Control with the midsole/outsole combo of the Shadow 5000. Dubbed "The Midnight Runner," this second Shadow Master boasts a...

Stussy 2013 "Year of the Snake" Capsule Collection *Taipei Chapter Exclusive

2013-06-18T21:50:16+00:00

Stussy's Taipei chapter presents a brand new "Year of the Snake" collection as a follow-up to its first drop earlier this year. This continuation of the original release once again plays off the prototypical snake motif, this time pairing a variety of snake dancer, snake charmer, and cobra designs with...

10 Things Just As ‘Brave’ As Wearing A Bikini While Pregnant

2013-06-18T20:32:21+00:00

Doling out the B word for women who don a bikini while pregnant is derogatory considering what actually merits the word “brave.” Saving people from a burning building, confronting an attacker, and running a marathon as an amputee all come to mind. The whole leaving the house without makeup/ bikini while pregnant narrative...

Nike Air Max Packaging by Scholz & Friends

2013-06-18T20:29:49+00:00

Although footwear design has seen its share of progressions over the past few decades, the same can't be said for its packaging; barring changes to its colorway or the graphic it sports, the shoe box is largely the same as its always been: a small cardboard box. In an attempt...

ONLY NY 2013 Spring/Summer Lookbook

2013-06-18T20:29:47+00:00

Further showcasing its latest collection, the Big Apple's ONLY NY has aligned with photographer Kevin Mayer to present a Spring/Summer 2013 lookbook. With the likes of Alysha Nett modeling the looks in an apropos urban environment, the lookbook sees the label celebrating both its '90s and Northeastern roots with a...

Agi & Sam x Oliver Sweeney 2014 Spring/Summer Footwear Collection

2013-06-18T20:29:46+00:00

English design label/duo Agi & Sam have already reached a certain 'prodigy' status amongst their contemporaries, having broken onto the scene with their penchant for boldly patterned, expressive, and outright humorous apparel. The brand tapped Oliver Sweeney to present a line of footwear for Spring/Summer 2014 – a range of...

The Prancercize Lady Is Back! Who Can Resist John Mayer?

2013-06-18T20:25:41+00:00

The Prancercize Lady is one small reason to sorta like John Mayer for the next 4 minutes and 31 seconds. Probably�preferring�to be called by her real name,�Johanna Rohrback does what...

KILLSPENCER Hardshell Briefcase

2013-06-18T20:06:59+00:00

There comes a time in every man's life where he'll need a briefcase. For these express purposes comes a new document protector from Los Angeles-based brand KILLSPENCER, the Hardshell Briefcase. This 15" x 11" case is made in America and composed of rugged Scotchguard®-coated premium leather, showing seeders you're dedicated...

Bullish: When Is It Appropriate To Ask People About Their Jobs? (Ladies Say: INSTANTLY)

2013-06-18T19:48:59+00:00

In many social situations, if I meet a man who doesn't ask what I do within the first few questions, I might well assume he thinks women's professional lives don't matter. More �Bullish: When Is It Appropriate To Ask People About Their Jobs? (Ladies Say: INSTANTLY) is a post from...

Bar Requires High Heels For Female Patrons

2013-06-18T19:33:27+00:00

You know how high heels are really bad for your feet? Well, one bar thinks that you should be required to harm your feet in order to get through their doors! Cool, right? ProAbition, a self-proclaimed "UltraLounge" in Riverside, California, put out a flier on Facebook to encourage people to attend their 1920s-themed...

Carhartt WIP 2013 Spring/Summer "Sound of Detroit" Collection

2013-06-18T19:28:04+00:00

In celebration of its Motor City roots, Carhartt and its WIP range present the first installment of their "Sound of Detroit" series. Paying homage to some of the most beautifully designed records to come out of the Michigan metropolis, the collection includes graphic tees featuring nods to the likes of...

Highsnobiety x Marcelo Burlon iPhone 5 Cases

2013-06-18T19:28:03+00:00

The crew over at Highsnobiety recently teamed up with Italian designer Marcelo Burlon to craft a collection of cases for the iPhone 5. Featuring the designer's Sun, Dom, and Pas designs on the exterior, the trio of black cases see the Highsnobiety logo and web address emblazoned in white across...