Adidas Originals has collaborating with musician/designer Rita Ora for many years now and here’s her take on the iconic Adidas 1980s sneaker Superstar.
Adidas Originals x Rita Ora Superstar Kicks
January 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Vogue Paris gets Barbie-Style Packaging
January 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Photographer Giampaolo Sgura for Vogue Paris had novel idea of taking pictures of fashion models and their accessories in a Barbie-style packaging box. Well, just like my childhood, I had lots of Barbie dolls growing-up and I remember fondly roaming the Toys’R’Us aisles in the Barbie section.
PRIVILEGE x Steezy Emily Collection
December 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re online hunting for gifts and if that person is into streetwear, then this will do the trick. Available online @ PRIVILEGE NYC for a limited time only, fans of model Emily Sears collabing with Stezzy will enjoy this graphic tee and pullover hoodie.
Customize Your Own New Balance Sneakers
December 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you really want to feel special and have your very own one-of-a-kind sneaker? For around $220 bucks you can with New Balance 990 v1 kicks. You have your choice of materials, colors and basically 12 options to choice from to customize your NB 990’s.
Y&R x Valfré Capsule Collection
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Street brand Young & Restless partners-up with artist/designer Ilse Valfré for this limited edition capsule collection. If you’re a Wreckless girl looking for a splash of color and fun outfits, then check out this Y&R collection sold only on-line.
Adidas Originals x Undefeated x Maharishi
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a sneaker addict, the mega team-ups of team-ups is here. Adidas Originals signs-up sneaker shop Undefeated and UK street brand Maharishi for this super limited edition kicks collection.
A Bathing Ape x Ultraman Collection
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for cool Ultraman licensed apparel, then look no further with this hip mini-capsule collection from BAPE. The items have just dropped online at BAPE.com. The hand towel is already sold out!
Adidas Originals x Mary Katrantzou
November 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re familiar with London-based fashion designer Mary Katrantzou’s resume of work, then you know she fits right in with this collaboration project with Adidas Originals. Her signature is using a bright patterns and bold colors that standout from the crowd. This colorful capsule collection not only features apparel, but sneakers as well.
NEW Pilot & Captain Hat Collection
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just in time for the cold weather or if you have that messy hair day or just lazy grabbing a hair spray bottle, try these new hats from Pilot & Captain. The new collection features P&C Beanie, P&C Camper Hat and P&C Snapback. The Camper Hat and Snapback are available in 2 colors, while the Beanie has 3 available colors to choose from.
Pilot & Captain Tote Bag
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Need a hipster re-useable bag when you’re shopping at Traders Joe’s? This is the Pilot & Captain (P&C) Carry On tote bag. The lightweight canvas bag highlights the signature P&C logo and is available in 2 colors.
Adidas Originals x NIGO
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Adidas has been trying to spruce their Originals brand by signing the likes of Kanye, Pharrell and even Selena Gomez for the ladies. Now comes the latest collab with iconic fashion designer and founder of BAPE – NIGO. This Originals x Nigo collection will feature not just an apparel line, but also a line-up of cool sneakers. This collection will drop October 24, 2014.
Target x Hello Kitty = 40th Anniversary
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re like me stuck at work and can’t go to the very first Hello Kitty Con 2014 in LA next week, you can celebrate it with a Target run. Target will also be celebrating Sanrio’s iconic character Hello Kitty with their own birthday bash of products. This fall, Target will have their own exclusive variety of apparel, stationery items and toys for Hello Kitty’s 40th. The collection drops at Target stores and Target online on October 26, 2014.
LRG Girls Holiday 2014
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The holidays are right around the corner. Wow! This year went by fast and so will this drop by LRG Holiday 2014 for the Ladies.
The look: sleek, stylish, street and most of all comfy is the LRG Girls 2014 drop. Look to spend around $26USD and up to $75USD for this Holiday mini-capsule collection.
Target x Tanamachi Studios
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re like me, I go through many iPhone cases not because I’m a trendsetter or anything like that, but I’m emotional person and sometimes in a weird/social/cultural way, when I put on a splashy iPhone case it somehow represents me. But onto the topic hand, if you’re looking for a fun and vibrant iPhone cases, then look no further with this new collaboration between Target and Tanamachi Studios.
LRG x TRUE SF Pop-Up Shop
October 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Iconic street brand LRG teams up with local San Francisco outfit TRUE to open up a special pop-up brick & mortar store for a month, starting this Saturday October 18, 2014 through November 15, 2014. The pop-up shop will be located on 1429 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA and LRG has lined-up special events like clothing exclusives and guest signings.
Kangol x Disney Hats
October 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The premier headwear maker Kangol teams up with Disney once again for their stylish mini-capsule collection. The 6 hats in this collection features Disney’s mascot Mickey in various flavors along with Kangol’s kangaroo logo.
The ELLE Runway Collection @ Kohl’s
October 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for new outfits to wear to work or a night out on the town with your girls, then this ELLE Runway Collection should do the trick. Feel upscale and modern, yet affordable with this Parisian-themed collection of dresses, tops, pants, coats and make-up sold exclusively at Kohl’s.
Black Scale x Motown Records
September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Music and streetwear usually go hand-in-hand and this cool collab by Black Scale is with Motown Records. The iconic Hitsville label gets a nice mini-capsule collection. The Black Scale x Motown Records Lookbook 1 just dropped this week at the flagship Black Scale NYC store. Look for the Black Scale x Motown Records Lookbook II this October 2014.
ILLEST x Voltron
September 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As a kid growing up in the 1980s and watching lots of cartoons on the tube after school, the animated cartoon Voltron has a special place in my heart. Just dropped is the coolest of cool collabs – Illest x Voltron. This mini-capsule collection features kids tees, adult tees, keychains, stickers. and 1 lanyard.
Fashion Culture: Interviews with Jason Wu & Alexander Wang
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jason Wu rose to fame designing Michelle Obama’s inaugural gowns and NY Time’s In The Studio goes behind-the-scenes with Jason Wu at his office. Jason got into the fashion business by designing toy dolls.
Video Link: http://nyti.ms/1ppQxLo
Check out: NY Times – Interview with Jason Wu.
Turn My Hat into a Artful Face Mask
July 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Let’s see, take my baseball cap and my old raggy sweatshirt and turn it into a face-mask, so I look like a bank robber. Not really, this is art and wearable for the icy cold weather. Artist Shin Murayama latest project is: Yankees Extreme Cold Weather Face Mask Unissued 2014.
Only 8 of 8 produced and sold in Japan!
London Calling: House of Vans
July 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Like the one in Brooklyn, New York, kicks-maker VANS will be opening a House of Vans in London on August 9th, 2014. Not only will there be an in-door skate park, but a venue for musicians and artists alike. So the next time you take the Tube in London, stop at Waterloo Station.
The 30,000 square feet palace will be hipster fresh. Tunnel One will feature an art gallery; Tunnel Two will have the VansLab artist studios and a 100 person capacity screening room; Tunnel Three will hold a music stage for around 850 concert-goers and of course, a bar; Tunnel Four will hold the in-door skate park and restaurant/cafe; and Tunnel Five will hold another in-door skate park.
For more information, go to: House of Vans – London.
The Artist Series: NEW ERA x Kid Cudi
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Look fly with this NEW ERA’s Artist Series collab with musician/actor Kid Cudi. It features a couple of cool looking snapback hats and urban-style backpack. Check this video as Kid Cudi explains his vision and thoughts about his NEW ERA Artist Series Collection.
Dwell on Design LA – June 20-22, 2014
June 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This week is Dwell on Design LA at the LA Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The home living/modern design hipster chic event will take place from June 20-22, 2014. Our Retrenders Spotlight will be back in action to cover the 3-day event and bring all the cool stuff from Dwell on Design LA.
Carhartt WIP x P.A.M. Ladies’ Collection
June 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Carhartt is known for their blue-collar working man’s clothes like jackets, jeans and overalls. Over the years they branched into skate/street wear and now Carhatt WIP will introduce their very first ladies’ capsule collection. Carhatt WIP will team-up with fashion label Perks and Mini (P.A.M.) for this women’s apparel line. The collection features graphic tees, shirts, dresses, jackets, pants, caps and VANS shoes.
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