SHOPPING: GEOMETRIC TEES
I wanted to name this post “weird t-shirts” but finally decided to opt for geometric, finding it less scary. But I do think some of them are a bit weird – and yet so intriguing – like the Raf Simons fence series, bold pattern and very well done 3D effect or the McQueen kaleidoscopic print. I’ve...
SHOPPING: PURIFIED
Purified is a new brand from London dedicated to redefine modern classics. The lines are simple but bold and the construction is impeccable. The collection embraces modern trends like camo while sticking to a timeless design. In addition to the spring summer collection, Purified collaborated with George Cox for a limited edition of creepers. The result is...
SHOPPING: JUUN J X NEW ERA
I’ve been waiting since a long time to put my hands on this! The new Juun J x New Era collaboration is in. The iconic 59FIFTY was transformed to reflect the 3D embossing technique seen on Juun J Spring Summer collection. No commercial date was announced yet but I just can’t wait to see them...
SHOPPING: LAZY OAF SS13
If there is one label really dedicated to bringing back happiness to your wardrobe, it’s Lazy Oaf. Since its creation in 2001, the label has continuously designed eye-catching designs mostly influenced by Pop Art artists and comics embracing colorful design, humor and a slice of childhood to streetwear. Their SS13 collection is clearly paying homage to...
SHOPPING: LEBRON X MVP
I don’t play basketball and only wear classic but I’ve love performance sneakers, especially Nike. Their design teams always come up with outstanding creations. The Lebron x series is one of them. First launched in 2012, the series is one of Nike’s bestsellers and is part of NikeID, their customization service. To celebrate LeBron James’s...
SHOPPING: MR BAILEY’S ‘LOW POLY’ LACE TIPS
MrBailey ‘Low Poly’ Lace Tips, are sculptured aglet’s that fasten onto your shoe lace securely. The lace tips come in two colors, metallic gold and gun metal black. With each set you receive 4 ‘low poly’ lace tips in a custom foam lined mini shoe box, with custom screwdriver included. Best shoe accessory ever! Each...
SHOPPING: PUNK
After exploring how Punk has evolved today (here), I selected few brands who embody the punk spirit like Tobias Wistisen and Comme des Garcons or those who are playing with punk’s visual codes like KTZ and David Lindwall. Tobias Wistisen. Born in Denmark, Tobias had his training in Paris where he’s now based. His aesthetic...
SHOPPING: HIGH TOP FROM SSENSE.COM
Next fall winter will be all about astronauts and, what I’ve called few months ago, Space Odyssey. Metallic fabrics, uniforms, oversized silhouettes and of course monumental sneakers. ssense.com just received new high tops by Kris Van Assche, Gareth Pugh, Dsquared2, Damir Doma and Pierre Balmain. They are all to die for! Check out my picks. Krisvanassche...
SHOPPING: LACOSTE L!VE X OSAMU TEZUKA
LACOSTE L!VE teams up with renowned Japanese manga team Tezuka Productions to create an exclusive capsule collection of polos, T-shirts and footwear inspired by the cast of characters that populate Osamu Tezuka’s fabled comic series. Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese manga artist, animator and producer. He is best known as the creator of Astro Boy....
SHOPPING: SOLESTRUCK SS13 ARRIVALS
Solestruck is the online shoes store of your dreams. They always get the coolest and hottest styles of the season whether they are from Europe or the USA. Just to name few of them: Acne, Adidas x Jeremy Scott, Boy of London, Dr Martens, Buffalo, Cheap Monday. So here is a short selection of their...
SHOPPING: BABAR MEETS SOULLAND
Do you know Babar? If not, let me introduce him. Babar is a children book character created by author and illustrator Jean de Brunoff in 1931. The original story was invented by de Brunoff’s wife for their children. As always with children books, nothings better than an animal to teach valuable lessons and love. To celebrate Babar 80th birthday...
SHOPPING: MY 5 T-SHIRTS FROM MR PORTER
Spring in NY is so magic! The sky is intensely bright and blue and cherry blossoms are everywhere. Everything seems fresh and new… like this small selection all dedicated to the most fascinating color, blue! Enjoy! JUNYA WATANABE: STRIPED COTTON-JERSEY T-SHIRT The Marinière aka the Sailor t-shirt, embodies perfectly spring for me. It’s fresh, simple but...
SHOPPING: RETRO PRINTS
I recently fell in love with pieces from Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers and London-based label Hentsch Man. They have both designed cool vintage inspired patterns for this season. Black Fleece’s creative director Thom Browne reedited a Palm Spring banana leaf print from their archive, very 50′s (love the Stubbs and Wootton espadrilles) and also designed...
SHOPPING: MYKITA X DAMIR DOMA
Before being a beautiful and sophisticated line, the collaboration between Berlin based brand Mykita and designer Damir Doma is a attempt to redefine eyewear. Season after season, they’ve developed a new approach, challenging the notion of classicism and modernity. Their DD01 series is a historic reference to the round glasses worn by the intellectual avant-garde...
SHOPPING: SMITH-WYKES SS13
I discovered London based brand Smith and Wykes last january during Pitti Uomo. I first thought that their collection was one more utilitarian line but when looking closely at the pieces, I realized they’ve nicely mixed classic and modern menswear. Rory Wykes has worked for Lacoste, Baracuta and Carven developing over the years a clean, fresh and...