ASICS x Hello Kitty

Sanrio’s Hello Kitty teams up with ASICS in this collab.  This collection features athletic graphic tees, tanks, arm warmers, hoodies and bags.

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Sanrio x Street Fighter

Here’s a cute-fun collab from Sanrio & Capcom’s Street Fighter.

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Doughnut Engagement Rings by Tammy Young Eun Kim

Does your significant other have a sweet tooth?  What about engagement rings inspired by doughnuts?

Sprinkled Doughnut Engagement Ring 2010 by Tammy Young Eun Kim

The doughnut rings were designed by LA-based artist Tammy Young Eun Kim.

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Gummy Bear Dress Tribute to Alexander McQueen

Image via TWELV Magazine.

This beautiful and colorful dress is crazy – 50,000 gummy bears used and the gown weighs in at 220 pounds.  The dress was designed by Editor-In-Chief Hissa Igarashi and Fashion Editor Sayuri Marakumi for the debut of TWELV fashion magazine and the gown was inspired by fashion designer Alexander McQueen.  The original gown was in McQueen’s 2008 Spring/Summer Collection.

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Mishka NYC x Harvey Comics

These days, everyone knows the two big comic book publishing giants – DC Comics and Marvel Comics.  In the 1940s, there was another big comic book publisher, Harvey Comics, and one of it’s better known characters is Casper the Friendly Ghost.  Harvey Comics has been defunct since 1994, but it’s back in this collab with apparel company Mishka NYC.

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Made in Budapest: Bicycle Fashion Clothes

Urban Legend is a Hungarian brand that specializes in cycle wear. This line of clothing will only continue to grow as more city dwellers try to move closer to more greener alternative forms of transportation. I have always loved biking, however, most functional bike clothes have always made me look like I am ready for the Tour De France and I feel very self-conscious and uncomfortable once I separate myself from my bike.

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Akufuncture Summer 2012

akufunctureAkufuncture drops its Summer 2012 Collection:

For more details on the Summer 2012 Collection, go to:  Akufuncture.com.

Women’s Nike Dunk SB High Heels

nikesbdunkheelsWomen no need to suffer on formal nights anymore! We can dance the night away in these Nike Dunks without the stinging blisters! We can now finally slow dance on the basketball courts if the need arises.

— Contributed by Karen Jang

Reebok X Marvel = Blast Sneakers

Image via TGWO

Chamber may not be the most well-known character in the X-Men universe, but this Marvel Comics and Reebok limited edition sneaker collab looks awesome.  Available in Europe, these Reebok Blasts will retail around $146.00USD.

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Muichic: Organic & Sustainable Jewelry

Accessorize your summer outfits with “green” in mind.  Muichic (moo-ee-sheek) is a company that produces handmade jewelry that is organic and sustainable from Colombia.  Muichic makes necklaces, rings, wrists bracelets, and earrings from this native tropical nut called – tagua.  Tagua nut can be found throughout South America rainforests.

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The Next Big Thing: Target + Neiman Marcus + 24 Designers

Get ready guys and gals, Target AND Neiman Marcus will be collaborating to bring together a holiday collection that will be available at both retailers, in-store and online. Of course, all items are limited edition. The collection drops on December 1st.

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RUBY Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook

Images via RUBY

Are you looking for summer outfits that standout but not too over-the-top?  Well, if that’s your case, check out RUBY’s Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook.

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How to Do Stormtrooper Nails!

stormtroopernailsNarrated by Darth Vader.  Today, Mr. Vader will teach us how to do Stormtrooper Nails.

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Sturdy Duds for Fashionistas on the Go

Levi’s has been on the forefront of workwear and functional American fashion since it’s humble 1853 beginnings.  The San Francisco company, ever noticing the trends in urban cool, released the Commuter line that is city chic and earth friendly (umm…no cars means reduced pollutants, right?!).

Urban form and function!

Get to Work … in Style!

Do you find yourself working around the house, in the garage, or behind a bar…in need of a rugged, stylish piece of utilitarian art?

Moore & Giles, a purveyor of leather and fine goods, has created another fashionable find for the urban or rural worker bee.

Leather Work Apron in Baldwin Oak

This vintage-inspired leather apron works not only as a fitting homage to the craftsmen of yore, but also serves as a truly functional piece of urban “uniform.”  Think bartender (ahem….”mixologist”), woodworker, or clothing salesman!

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Lauren Conrad Summer 2012 for Kohl’s

Simple patterns and bright vibrant colors for this LC Lauren Conrad Summer 2012 collection for Kohl’s.  What’s even better, if you are on a budget, the prices for this collection start at around $30.00USD to $60.00USD.

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Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl’s

Joining into the cheap chic designer-mass retailer fray, Kohl’s is launching their new Design Nation November 2012, where they will be collaborating with a designer to bring high fashion to the masses. The first of which is Narciso Rodriguez.

Design Nation allows the designers to travel to whichever city they please to draw inspiration for their capsule collection. The collection will reflect both the designer and the city. Narciso Rodriguez chose Instanbul for his muse and he explored the city for four days.

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Louis Vuitton and The Art of Packing

Louis Vuitton has updated their website with a section that gives tips and tricks on how to efficiently pack your luggage so your items stay crisp and pristine during your travels while maximizing space. These tips are universal and terribly useful as they can be used in any sort of luggage situation. Whether you’re just doing a quick trip with an overnight bag, only have a carry-on bag, or even a suitcase, your collared shirts, dresses, jackets, and pants will stay wrinkle-free. No muss no fuss.

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Crooks & Castles: Women’s Summer 2012

C&C Summer 2012 Collection – Women

Crooks & Castles is known for their urban men apparel, but they also have a women’s line.  Their Summer 2012 women’s collection is out now.  For more info on the summer collection and details, go to:  Crooks & Castles – Women’s Summer 2012 Look Book.

 

Rock it: Diamond Supply Co. – Summer 2012 Delivery #2

LA-based skatewear-maker Diamond Supply Co. rolled out its first Summer 2012 collection in May, now Diamond Supply Co. just recently released it’s Delivery #2.  This new Summer 2012 collection adds new graphic tees, snapbacks, tank tops, and more.

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Black Scale Summer 2012 Collection

Black Scale repping the West Coast style with their latest Summer 2012 collection named “Hell on Earth.”

Summer 2012 Collection – “Hell on Earth” by Black Scale

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UNIQLO x Coca-Cola = 2012 Theme Contest

Themed designed by Karrie Lee, Hong Kong – UTGP 2012 Coca-Cola Contest.

I love Uniqlo and can’t wait until they open their store here in San Francisco, but for now I’ll just read and buy their stuff on the internet. Recently, they held a design contest and they have just announced the winner.  This year’s contest Uniqlo was looking for the best Coca Cola themed design.  The winner was from Hong Kong, designer Karrie Lee.  Big kudos for a fresh take.

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A Little Shoulder Candy Never Hurts!

I’ve lived in the City long enough to realize that a bag…a handbag, shoulder bag, messenger bag, man purse, satchel, or “European Carry All“…is a necessary accessory for the laptop/book/iPad/file-carrying urbanite.

So, unless you valet your vehicle or ride anything that has less than four tires, then parking in San Francisco is nothing short of frustrating, few, and FAR!  Why not carry your valuable necessities in a stylish and durable bag?

Shoulder Bag in Navy

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Marc Jacobs iPhone Cases

If you feel that many iPhone cases out there have no sense of  style and you want something more hip chic, then check out these designer iPhone cases by Marc Jacobs.

Prices start at $34.00USD – $38.00USD.

For more info, go to:  Marc Jacobs iPhone cases.

Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

LV x Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama might not be a common household name to us here in the US but she is a very influential artist. She has worked in a wide variety of mediums, including painting and sculpture, most of which exhibit her thematic interest in psychedelic colors. She has also inspired Andy Warhol and many other modern artists. Louis Vuitton is working with her on a line of bags that’s coming out this October 2012.

For more pics from the collection, go to:  Purse Blog – LV x Yayoi Kusama.