VILLA MODA BY MARCEL WANDERS
photos from framemag
“Marcel Wanders proudly announces the opening of Villa Moda Bahrain. Villa Moda is a multibrand luxury fashion store founded by Sheikh Majed, one of the driving forces behind fashion in the Middle East. For the interior design of Villa Moda, Marcel Wanders found inspiration in the traditional souk, creating a melting pot of cultures full of surprising details.”
Source: dezeen
More photos and info here.
Links:
http://www.marcelwanders.com/
http://www.villa-moda.com/
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“FUR IN MY CAP” — ROB ROY (DIRECTED BY: ETHAN LADER)
It’s better if you watch this on Vimeo.
This has got to be one of the tightest and most innovative music videos I’ve seen in months.
About Ethan Lader:
“He is one of the most sought after new faces in the music video industry. Lader has become internationally recognized for his unique visual style, imagination, and persistent drive.
His work has been acknowledged in XXL Magazine, Myspace, Okayplayer, AllHipHop.com, VideoStatic, Music Video Wire, and even by The Princeton Review. Lader is also known for his innovative concepts. His Myspace-inspired video for Tanya Morgan’s “We Be,” won Best Music Video at the Ohio Hip-Hop Awards. It also won MTVU’s Freshman Of The Week. “
– Source: ethandirector.com
Links:
myspace.com/robroy
ethandirector.com
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STINA PERSSON
“Stina Persson was born in Lund, Sweden in 1972. She attended the Accademia in Perugia, Italy (Fine Art), traveled to Florence (for fashion), + then traveled off to Pratt Institute, NY (for her major in illustration). She’s currently freelancing in NYC. =)
Some of her clients:
2K T-shirts, Absolut Vodka, ARIgATT magazine, Atlantic Records, Björn Borg Clothing, Bloomingdale’s, DKNY, Elle, Flaunt, Franco Sarto Shoes, Godiva Chocolatier, Gotham magazine, Marie Claire, Nylon, Travel & Leisure, Gourmet, + really the list goes on…”– Source: ninjavspenguin
Links:
- Stina Persson Site
- Interview w/ Stina Persson
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BRUNO DAYAN
More like Bruno ‘Dayum.’ I’m a sucker for surreal art.
By the way, if there’s anybody out there willing to do this kind of modeling for me, please contact me ASAP!
Links:
- Bruno Dayan
‘LAME’ BAPESTA COLLECTION
“Much like their previously released Roadsta’s, A Bathing Ape give their “Lame”, actual name of the product, treatment to the classic Bapesta platform. This new collection consists of four different two-tone colorways done up in a peal glitter patent leather finish. All four versions can now be purchased via A Bathing Ape Chapter stores worldwide.”
– Source: hypebeast
I’ve always thought Bapes were somewhat overhyped, but I can’t lie, these are pretty fresh. By the way I really like the beat & ‘bapesounds’ on the Bape site.
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YO DAWG I HEARD YOU SLEEP LIKE A BEAR SO WE PUT YOU IN A SLEEPING BEAR
“Designed by Eiko Ishizawa, this synthetic sleeping bag is meant to resemble the wandering great brown bear of the Alps.
This great design plays on several basic human emotions including the fear of getting eaten by a bear, being a bear as well as wearing a bear skin.”
– Source: CubeMe
Link:
Eiko Ishizawa
SEBAGO 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLABS
La MJC
Colette Sebago Dockside
Vane Sebago Dockside
La MJC Sebago Dockside
Vane Sebago Dockside
Vane Sebago Dockside
Colette Sebago Dockside
Colette Sebago Dockside
“Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their Dockside boat shoe, iconic brand Sebago teams up with colette for a special rendering of their timeless classic. The shoes feature a grey upper accenting by a colette signature blue colorway and capped off with an orange painted toe by Jack Spade. To mark the occasion adequately, only 40 pairs will be produced and sold exclusively through the Parisian boutique, colette. A launch is slated for this Saturday March 21st, 2009 along with two other versions done up by La MJC.
New York based Vane join in on the 40th anniversary festivities for boat-shoe brand Sebago with a four-shoe collection set to hit stores next week. The releases include both men’s and women’s styles on the iconic Docksides model. The use of new updated materials take it into a more contemporary style which include the Country Club, Olympian, Tux and Spearmint. The list of retailers for this drop includes Alife, Brooklyn Circus, Training Camp, Format Queens, Concepts Boston, The Closet Los Angeles, Akira Chicago, Solemates Chicago, Nomad Toronto, Nubian Japan, and Complex Montreal.”
– Source: Trendland
Links:
- Sebago
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KANYE WEST DOESN’T CARE ABOUT POOR PEOPLE (Shoes)
“Since word broke a few months ago about a sneaker project done by Kanye West and Louis Vuitton info was scarce and kept under wraps. Photos finally surfaced of (most) of the lineup recently, but pricing has still been a bit of a mystery and a guessing game – until now.
Late last night, a Nice Kicks reader sent us information about the upcoming Kanye West x Louis Vuitton shoes including the prices and the names of each model. The men’s collection consists of three models, the Louis Vuitton Don’s (most likely named after Ye, but also could be a shout to Don C, his manager), Jasper’s (named after Kanye’s barber), and the Mr. Hudson’s (named after the GOOD Music artist and 808 collaborator of the same name).
Click here to see how much the Kanye West for Louis Vuitton collection will set you back when they release in June.”
– Source: NiceKicks
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Mr Hudson’s – $840
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Don’s – $870
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Don’s – $870
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Don’s – $870
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Don’s – $870
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Don’s – $960
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Jasper’s – $990
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Jasper’s – $990
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton – Jasper’s – $1140
$800+? How can you be so heartless when I’m so cashless, Kanye???
I would’ve copped some Don’s and maybe Mr. Hudsons, but for $800+ these kicks better let me float, walk on water, and make breakfast for me in the mornings.
Detailed photos from High Snobiety and BKRW
via NiceKicks and Monica Leigh
Karl Lagerfeld, €1000 Teddy Bears, Mariah Carey, and You
Original image that inspired this entry, via Carrie
“Before Karl, we all looked to couture for inspiration and direction. Now, through his work, fashion originates from the street, the media—anywhere. This has resulted in exciting collections that are provocative and sensual. His unrelenting experimentation in fashion, art and photography offers us endless possibilities yet is always grounded and relevant.”
– Source: Time
Lagerfeld also has a special edition customized teddy bear, valued at over €1000. Build-a-bear ain’t got nothin’ on this.
“As an avid photographer, Lagerfeld often shoots his own press photos, and is sometimes called “Kaiser Karl” by the press. His personal trademarks include a fan, a long ponytail for his powdered-white hair, and sunglasses. He is a uniquely confident man and speaks German, French, English, and Italian.”
– Source: infomat
His shots of Mariah Carey for V Magazine:
“Lagerfeld currently designs for three companies: his own label, Chanel, and furs for Fendi of Italy.”
– Source: infomat
Links:
- KarlLagerfeld.com
- Bio @ infomat
- Shots from V Magazine
- Buy Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bear
Journey’s, Dumb N****rs, “N*GGA PLEASE? NAW NINJA, PRESIDENT PLEASE,” and You
“On Oct 17, 2008, a young man went to “Journey’s” show store in Kansas City, MO (some accounts of this story say it happened in Kansas City KS…Oak Park Mall). He bought a pair of shoes and then saw an identical pair at a different store for less.? As such, he bought the identical shoes from the cheaper store and took back the original more pricey pair to Journey’s. Later on that night, as he was reviewing the receipt, he noticed that the reason for the return was “Dumb N*gger”. When he took the receipt back to the store, they didn’t even apologize but did admit that the “reason” was in the system.”
– Source: Hello Negro
–> Watch the news report from KMBC-TV here.
“This store is a retail chain for whom you may be a regular customer. There is power in the almighty dollar. Just something to consider. Please pass it along…”
– Hello Negro
In more cheerful news…
Presidents in New York are replacing the “N-word” with “President.” President please? Yes my prez.
The President Please mission statement:
“President Please is a non-profit organization dedicated to the abolition of “the N-Word” and it’s replacement with the word “President”.
We’ve been deeply inspired by Barack Obama, whose led the entire country down a new road to freedom and self-empowerment. Since we finally have an African American in the Oval Office, there is no better time for the black community to embrace a new optimism. We hope that this website will inspire hope, change, and a renewed positive attitude which we can carry into the future. Our dream is that every child born after January 20, 2009 won’t ever hear the N-Word.
Who’s with us? Where my Presidents at?”
– Source: PresidentPlease.com
You decide.
Journey’s Story Links:
- Story on Hello Negro
- KMBC-TV News Report
President Please Links
- PresidentPlease.com
- YouTube Channel
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