We're not sure if Rihanna is a hoops fan, but there's no doubt she'd double dribble over fine leather maker Fleet Ilya's S&M-style basketball cage. Featuring an unexpected bondage twist on the ordinary ball bag, the strappy carrier features an adjustable luxe saddle leather harness held together by Sam Browne fasterners. Overall, a slam dunk. £400.00. Available at shop.fleetilya.com and select retailers worldwide.
Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, the masterminds behind Opening Ceremony and the newly appointed design duo for Kenzo, bowed their first men's collection for the legendary fashion house that took viewers for a ride on the couleur wheel. Taking over the RATP train station (the hub of the Paris Metro), models paraded around the industrial space outfitted with neon archways, showing off a collection that was true to the label's prints-heavy heritage, while injecting it with pops of oranges, reds, and phosphorecent greens and blues. Slim suits, patterened sweaters, printed turtlenecks, and classic five-panel caps were all in the mix, not to mention some of the freshest sneakers (mermaid scales!) we've seen this season. Click the jump for our favorite looks.
From wisecracking Bart Simpson to Futurama's cyclops cutie, Leela, millions have fallen in love with Matt Groening's cast of pop-eyed characters. But who knew Rei Kawakubo was among them? The Comme des Garcons designer has released a small line of collaborative tees paying tribute to Groening's influential Life in Hell series, a pre-cursor to The Simpsons that followed the misadventures of rabbit-eared Binky and his girlfriend, Sheba. Grab them before you're left saying, "D'oh!" $130-$215. Available at Tres Bien Shop, sSense, Dover Street Market, and Comme des Garcons boutiques worldwide.
Mark Ronson's step and repeat color splash at the New York City launch of Versace's capsule collection for H&M had us thinking he had joined The Sucklord's Gay Empire. What do you think? Is the Force with this flamingo pink suit, or has Ronson gone to the Dark Side?
Do you give good face while rocking a fitted? Enjoy a good kiki session with your homeboys on the basketball court? Use the term "No homo" a little too defensively? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be exhibiting classic symptons of banjee boy realness. Don't beat yourself up about it, like an overgrown orangutan--celebrate your diagnosis proudly in designs from House of Ladosha. The NYC-based haute-crunk collective has released a trio of T-shirts perfect for letting your inner butch queen reign supreme. Our favorite, above, which reimagines Nirvana's iconic logo, is just begging for a cease and desist from Courtney Love and Rihanna's lawyers. In other words, it's fierce. See the rest, after the jump. RiRi :( T-shirt, $25. Available at www.houseofladosha.bigcartel.com.
If you're general attitude towards others is "Don't you fuckin' look at me!" you'll want to steer clear of Supreme's latest capsule T-shirt collection with David Lynch. The skate company pays tribute to the quirky director of such films as Eraserhead, Mullholland Drive, Dune, and Blue Velvet, with a pair of limited-edition tees guaranteed to turn heads: The first featuring a still from Velvet; the other an original drawing by the man himself.
Available in-store in New York, Los Angeles, London, and online on October 27. Available in Japan on October 29.
Warriors of Radness asks style soldiers to be all they can be, with the release of its FW11 "WOR" collection. Reflecting a military vibe--cause, hey, that's their initials--pieces include trench coats, boatneck cotton pullover anoraks in Marine blues and Vietnam-era tiger camos, M-65 field jackets, elastic bottom cargo pants, striped French terry pullovers, and more. Have green fatigue? There's also Hawaiian print shirts, shorts, and tees M*A*S*Hed into the mix. Look for the collection to roll out soon at Oki-Ni, Opening Ceremony, UNIV, and other preferred stockists. More lookbook action, after the jump.
Japanese tastemakers oki-ni always have an eye on what's new and now, as proven in its FW11 lookbook. Titled "The Usual Suspects," the pictorial captures models Ben Sullivan (above) and Harry Uzoka showing off a collection of arresting looks from the likes of Marc Jacobs, Bernhard Willhelm, Raf Simons, Rick Owens, and nonnative. Check out all the major mugshots inside.
Lately, we've seen a lot of post-college guys slinking along the streets of Manhattan on skateboards, but there's nary a kickflip, ollie, or half-cab impossible in sight. Poseur alert! If you're going to front, at least rock some vintage skate-inspired gear, like this classic white tee from Vision Street Wear. A staple on skaters since the 80s, its iconic logo screams street cred, whether you've got the skills to back it up or not. $24.99. Available at visionstreetwear.com.
In honor of its 20th anniversary, influential British culture magazine Dazed & Confusedcalled up a bunch of its tasteful friends--including Tracey Emin, Terence Koh, Aaron Rose, and Neal Fox--and asked them to leave their mark on 20 of its most memorable covers. The surprising results just went on display at Colette in Paris, with a 5-pack of Gap-produced t-shirts and a retrospective book published by Rizzoli soon to follow. (Above:Dazed & Confused's July 2001 cover of Michael Jackson impersonator Navi, re-imagined by Tim Noble & Sue Webster)
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