Justin Timberlake has gone and made some special edition kicks in lieu of his megatour with JAY Z, Legends Of The Summer. No clue on when they will be released, but feel free to keep checking back for any additional news on the kicks. I’m wondering how Kanye West feels about this (assuming that he didn’t have anything to do with it).
Check out the many pics above.
From Hypebeast:
A cozy Southampton estate saw a takeover from down under as Theophilus London’s LVRS brand unveiled a new collaboration with Spongebob SquarePants. The unlikely venture comes out of London’s love for the childhood icon, combined with a deep-seated passion for design. The summertime affair was fitting to its locale, as lush greenery, young creatives, and an ostensibly endless supply of spiked snow cones played the backdrop for LVRS’ new range of apparel. With notables such as Jasmine Solano and Ali Shaheed (of A Tribe Called Quest) behind the turntables and a special performance by London himself, the event was packed with enough good vibes for everyone to enjoy. Here Hypebeast sat down with the artist to speak about his brand, how the collaboration came about, and the transition from Brooklyn to the Hamptons — returning with the above video.
The Rocksmith fall 2013 collection is previewed for the first time in this behind-the-scenes video filmed in a penthouse atop the iconic New York City skyline. The heritage sport styling of this clothing delivery merges a 90’s varsity vibe with progressive contemporary fits and detailing. For this autumn’s kickoff campaign, Rocksmith teams up with a artist that embodies a “New Classic” aura and true authenticity in his craft — the one and only Curren$y.
No Malice & the Play Cloths brand present the official [Jesus’ Peace’] tee, and give fans the opportunity to receive a personal call from No Malice, with instructions on getting it. Be sure to purchase “Hear Ye Him” on 8.18.13 available on iTunes.
Run… Check, D… Check, A-Trak… Check, Microphone… Check.
It’s official. We’re back with the masters of collisions, Run DMC, and the prince of clubs, A-Trak, as we Unite All Originals.
Hold tight for something BIG coming up…
#unitealloriginals
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Check out this shirt that was born from a collaboration with Pusha T and Argentinean designer Marcelo Burlon. If you’re diggin’ it, then you can pony up $296 over at the County of Milan.
Those interested in the collaborative 59Fifty OVOFest Edition Jays hats need $75 and a bit of luck; the hats will be sold during OVO Fest (August 4th and 5th) at Toronto’s Molson Amphitheatre, and there are only 5,950 units available.
Pink Dolphin & Rapper Ty$ link to release a limited edition tee shirt, tank and cap pack in celebration of Ty$’s new mixtape Beach House. Only 100 pairs of each item are for sale exclusively in Pink Dolphin’s flagship store in Los Angeles. If you couldn’t make the event this past Friday, you can check out some pics from the event below.
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Snoop Lion has joined forces with A Bathing Ape to make a few dope T-shirts for the Summertime. The gear drops July 27 through A Bathing Ape’s website, but you can check them out above in the meantime.
Watch Rihanna as she walks us through her highly anticipated Autumn collection. Get a sneak peek at the new Rihanna for River Island range, and see how Rihanna’s sketches have developed from the drawing board to River Island stores.
Travi$ Scott was given creative direction by LRG for there 2013 Fall lookbook. ‘Upper Echelon’, indeed….check out what came of the collaboration above.
ALIFE has a collaboration on the way with Jadakiss, and today, we get to see a teaser of what’s to come. Definitely looking forward to their digs for 2013’s upcoming seasons.
Kanye has linked with French clothing line A.P.C. for a limited edition ‘Capsule Collection’. A.P.C. teased us on their Twitter account yesterday, as well as their announcement that it will hit stores on July 14th.
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From GQ:
Nasir Jones (you may know him as Nas) has teamed up with the Grungy Gentleman himself to create HSTRY, a clothing and accessories lineup that takes classic sportswear items into tougher, edgier territory with quilted leather accents and mixed media finishes.
Take a glimpse behind the scenes at our Cassie x Forever LA for Summer 2013 shoot!
FLuD has created a new watch bearing the famous Hieroglyphics logo, and needless to say, it’s dope (and it’s out now). Check out some pictures below.
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Wretch 32 has been sharing his fashion tips, and disasters, at the DKNY Artworks launch party.
Sharing his advice on how to look good, the rapper told us: “Go with how you feel on the day. Today, I’m on a laid back tip, it’s a Wednesday as well man. I can’t get too entusiastic about a Wednesday.”
Wretch also revealed there has been a few fashion disasters when he was a kid, saying: “I was a page boy at my uncle’s wedding. They were like peddle pushers with long socks. I was being laughed at. Back then I thought it was a disaster.” – ITN Productions
From Forbes:
The Italian fashion duo have been found guilty of tax evasion by Judge Antonella Brambilla and sentenced to one year and eight months in prison. Neither Dolce nor Gabbana appeared at the sentencing in Milan and have continued to deny the charges.
The sentencing follows a lengthy and public inquiry into the pair’s financial affairs by Italian tax authorities. The official investigation began in 2007 and focused on the years 2004-2006. It was in 2004 that Dolce & Gabbana sold their business to a Luxembourg-based holding company, Gado Srl. The holding company was under the control of the two, who reportedly undervalued the company at sale in order to avoid paying Italian taxes on the transaction. They have been accused of attempting to skirt tax on nearly 1 billion euros of royalties ($1.3 billion U.S.).
The pair’s luxury brand has made a billionaire out of Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce, found on the Forbes billionaires list tied at #11 Italy, and #736 overall.
With wealth has come increased scrutiny. The pair has spent a number of years battling the charges, which initially appeared to be resolved in their favor. That decision was overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court and the case went back to trial. In April 2013, a Milan tax court ruled in favor of Italy’s tax authority, Agenzia delle Entrate, and fined the pair 343.3 million euros ($439.70 million U.S.) as restitution. In addition to the fines, the two were charged in criminally on charges related to the same business and faced up to five years in prison; the actual sentence which was handed down is considerably shorter.
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Check out the images above. Courtesy of Wish Atlanta:
COMME des GARÇONS PLAY, the street savvy sub-brand of Rei Kawakubo’s COMME des GARÇONS, is back this season with an all new collection of heart imprinted apparel.
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UPDATE: Video clip added below.
Pusha T has taken a step further into the fashion/clothing realm, this time opening a store (his second, apparently) in his native state of Virgina. Located in Norfolk, Creme boasts brands from Play Cloths (of course), Comme des Garcons, Original Fake, Nike, Pyrex, Marcelo Burlon, Asics, En Noir, MCM, Adidas, Versace, Hood By Air, New Balance, Medicom, Reebok, APC, Just Don, Stamp’d LA and Saucony.
The Clipse emcee recently held a star-studded grand opening event, and spoke on his decision to open up the store:
“As the hip-hip representer for Norfolk, I feel it is essential to bring notable fashions to my city.”
Check out pics above.
Check out the behind the scenes footage of Jim Jones at a photoshoot, showcasing his Vampire Life gear, new and soon to come.
Women’s Wear Daily got a pretty dope interview with A Bathing Ape creator Nigo, you spoke on his decision to leave what was essentially his baby for newer projects and pastures:
WWD: Why did you choose to leave A Bathing Ape, the very brand you started? When did you make the decision?
Nigo: It was about six months ago that I started to think about what I wanted to do next. I guess it’s just me being selfish. It has been 20 years since I founded the brand, and in another 20 years from now I will be 60. I started fumbling around for some new possibilities. What I really want to make clear is that I didn’t fall out with [I.T chief executive officer] Sham Kar Wai. Sham and I get on as more than business associates and we came to a mutual decision. It was simply that I came to the realization that Bape was no longer just my creation and I didn’t renew the contract that I signed two years ago when I sold the company.WWD: Since I.T bought the company, the brand has changed significantly. I.T has launched a diffusion line called Aape by A Bathing Ape and there are many more products with prominent logos. Isn’t that a departure for the brand?
Nigo: I think it is pretty obvious that from the perspective of I.T, they weren’t just buying a brand, they were looking to turn a profit. But I am very grateful to them, not only for buying the company, but for listening to my input. Two years ago when I sold it, times were really tough. We were really feeling the effects of the Lehman Bros. collapse and the banks just weren’t lending. The decision to sell was to protect us, our employees and even the banks. It was the best decision for us all to make it out alive. Actually, we were having talks with a number of people at the time, not just I.T, but those all faltered leaving I.T as the only buyer. Thanks to I.T, it was like I had stepped on a land mine but, thankfully, it hadn’t gone off. After the sale, I learnt a lot from I.T, especially about how to keep costs down, which looking back on my time as manager, was the thing I needed to reevaluate the most.WWD: Do you think that without you Bape is going to change even more significantly from now on?
Nigo: There is a hangover caused by my own time managing Bape. That without me the brand wouldn’t exist is something the people who follow in my footsteps will have to overcome. But I think that I.T is confident that it is going to continue to sell without me. Especially in Asia, Bape is Bape. There are people who are fanatical about the logo alone. Maybe it will have an effect in places in the West like New York where I have an identity as Nigo. As for Japan, I wonder? I have a feeling they will just have to push on. If something goes wrong, maybe they will call me back!
If you’re a Wale fan, then there’s no doubt you’ve already seen the many hats the D.C. emcee has been rocking over the past year. Now you can get your own, as Ralph has kicked off his new website that showcases not only the hats, but also a few other cool accessories for you to check out. You can check out a few snapshots below, then click here to head over to WRKNG TITLE‘s official shop.
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Photographer Zoe McConnell (a former model herself) takes pictures of Rihanna in various states of undress, rocking threads from Alexander Wang, Rodarte and Stella McCartney. You shouldn’t even still be reading at this point.
