Tommy Hilfiger S/S 2009

Ad Campaign: Tommy Hilfiger S/S 2009
Models: Mat Gordon, Ben Hill + Unknown
Photography by Phil Poynter

Underground Me

Louis Vuitton’s newest venture in Japan is the opening of their Louis Vuitton /underground/ store located in the Seibu Department Dtore in Ikebukuro. Louis Vuitton /underground/ is a concept store and will only be running for a limited period of time. To celebrate the opening, Louis Vuitton invited American rapper Kool Keith to perform.

This Do You Like?...

The entire collaboration collection between Kanye West and Louis Vuitton is suppose to be due out in mid-June from what Ive been told.

ZARA S/S 2009

Campaign: ZARA
Season: S/S 2009
Models: Boyd Holbrook & Hanne Gaby Odiele

Behind The Scenes

Behind the scenes with Kanye West at Louis Vuitton as he designs their new sneaker collection.

ID Pack

Raf by Raf Simons special edition large rucksack

Creative Recreation Crocodile Print Hightop sneaks

$264

Super Sunglasses

RETROSUPERFUTURE

white/black tie-dye wayfarer

$162

 

black/white "ny" wayfarer

$162

black wayfarers

$126

Laced In Gold

Just in case your walking around Broome & Grand Sts. on one of your shopping trips and happen to be on a exclusive sneaker hunt then make sure u stop by UES, A.K.A Upper Echelon Shoes. It's a casual, snug, somewhat upscale, but relaxed, well hidden sneakerhead sanctuary. Their signature laced sneaks aren't the best bet for somebody thats planning on roaming dark alley ways late at night but most def are encouraged for the exclusive ish fanatic. Everyone from P. Diddy to Slick Rick rocks 'em. So why shouldn't you and I own a pair?

Tattooed Hearts

Rihanna's Gucci Ad for the 4th annual Gucci Campaign to Benefit Unicef which continues to support education, healthcare, protection & clean water programs for orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. This collection will be in over 20 countries in Gucci stores from November 19, 2008 through January 31, 2009. 25% oft the proceeds will be donated to this extremely important organization.

Unbe-Fucking-Lievable

*photos: NYMag*

The crowds at H&M for the launch of their long awaited Comme des Garçons collabo line was ridiculous. Honestly I understand this is a big opportunity to get such a high end name in your closet for a relative "steal", but come one guys!....waiting in line at 11pm THE NIGHT BEFORE! isn't the coolest thing to do. But hey fashion is addictive!

Supposedly the infamous $350 ruffled dress, which was the center piece to the collection, was bought out completely by rapid polka dot hungry customers in 5 minutes flat. Poor stock boys/girls at H&M, they had the times of their retail lives stocking all of those racks every couple of minutes. I personally would of just put a huge box in the middle of the store full of all the merchandise and let the customers go wild; It would of been so much more entertaining.

Even though this crowd wasn't as big as the launch for last seasons designer collabo (Roberto Cavalli) the turn out was big enough to sell every piece out. If your lucky some perfect stranger whom took advantage of the 2 piece limit is selling their second piece on e-bay. My research has led to me to find an individual that is selling one of the ruffled dresses for $700. That's double the original price. not ridiculous at all if u think about it; I'm sure somebody that woke up a bit too late for the Comme des Garçons hunt will drop those pretty coins.

Alexander McQueen for Target

It all started in August when talks of Alexander McQueen being a temporary guest designer was fresh on the lips of Target. And now it's actually happening. March is said to be the launch date for McQueen's calabo line for the all-in-one store Target. McQueen will be drawing inspiration from his own line to create pieces that are rock'n'roll influenced, bearing studs and tattoo-print fabrics. I'm sure the pieces are going to fly off the shelves and that this will not be the only collaboration Target will line up for their stores.

It's funny that some people call it Targėt only to make themselves feel better about shopping at a none designer store.

Calabo Update: H&M+Comme des Garçons:

Livid at TopShop

We don't talk about why Topshop is postponing their SoHo launch till March 09. I'm a bit disappointed honestly. Their blaming it on construction delays. if a stadium can be half way built in 1 year then why cant a clothing store be designed, stocked and fully employed in less time?. Ive been waiting for a too long now gosh dammit!