Founded by Etienne Dekkers, and Remco van der Velden, Ontour has grown since their beginning as a trunkselling t-shirt brand. Check out the Ontour 2007 Fall Collection, available soon.
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Australian brand Schwipe, who has, in the past, been known for their flashy prints, tones down a bit this season for more subtle, high quality produced garment. The Schwipe fall collection, entitled “Northern Hemisphere” is inspired by optical illusions, and includes tees, sweaters, jeans, and more.
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As part of the masses hooked on the superior moisturizing and natural ingredients of Burt’s Bees lip gloss, we were excited to learn about their new line of skincare designed for men. The collection includes bar and liquid soap, shaving cream, aftershave and a cologne.
The cologne’s subtle, warm scent, blending citruses and bergamot (i.e. Earl Grey) with woodsy scents for a result that’s fresher than most commercial colognes and natural without screaming hippie. The nuanced aroma carries through to the other products thanks to Burt’s all-natural mission, which also makes for some of the gentlest products around.
We’re particularly taken with the soothing shaving lotion that features calendula (known for care of post-sun or otherwise irritated skin). The body wash, with sunflower oil, is a good bet too.
It’s available online from Burt’s Bees.
Maiden Noir has just released their Fall/Winter collection to the masses and it’s looking pretty hot. Maiden Noir continues to draw inspiration from the “Son of the Seventh” theme and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Haven has received their shipment as well as a few other stockists across the globe.
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The So-Cal boys over at Orisue have just released images from their last installment of Fall ‘07. As you would expect to see, the young brand has focused attention to t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies and a very nice collection of premium raw denim. This final part of fall should be on store shelves by the end of the week, and will probably sell out by the end of next.
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If you’re looking for a way to get a calorie-free chocolate fix, Pure Inventions makes a line of supplements that packs all the antioxidant benefits of chocolate into a couple droppers full of liquid. Made using their proprietary blend of cocoa extract and powder and sweetened with Lo Han fruit, the collection includes three flavors (plain, vanilla and mint) which can be added to water or anything else to reap the blood pressure-lowering, skin-improving and other helpful benefits of chocolate.
We found the taste to be much like other “health food” chocolates we’ve tried—without the creaminess of regular chocolate and with a fruity sweetness that grows on you. As a water boost or added to yogurt, ice cream or milk, as recommended, it makes for an easy and tasty way to kick up your antioxidant regime. A set of all three flavors is $50 from Pure Inventions.
Reuters - Laughing models in ruffled silk dresses
danced with a stuffed ostrich at John Galliano's fashion show
on Saturday, as the eccentric British designer turned his
catwalk into a giant filmset.
The SOULD crew has given us a preview of their Holiday collection and everything is definitely on point. The manifesto on their website makes you feel like you’re about to join some kind of underground fight club, and I’m all in for a good wholesome ass kickin! But back on topic, the line is pretty solid and I’m intrigued to what the brand will bring in the upcoming seasons. Keep doin ya’ thing fellas.
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Reuters - Golden stars and large sequins sparkled
from dresses at Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent as designers Karl
Lagerfeld and Stefano Pilati presented youthful collections for
two of France's most established fashion labels.
The boys over at WESC have been very busy not only revamping and relaunching their website, but also pumping out a DOPE effort for their Fall/Winter line. To start off, when you go to the homepage you are presented with a super crisp image of their ad campaign and many menus to view the F/W line, read the news or check out pics of their activists. Aesthetically the site is a winner and the many different looks WESC offers make them one of my faves this year. Check out the clothes, check out the website.
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Our friends at
Kiosk have just introduced their fifth and latest collection, this time sourced from the far reaches of Finland. Like always, the Kiosk team traveled abroad to find the best everyday classics. The collection features a lot of bold retro designs and items worth it just for packaging that references both ’60s graphics and Finnish folk patterns, like a simple carton of pink chalk.
We picked a few more standouts that will also expand your Finnish horizons beyond Saarinen, Aalto and Nokia.
The bold graphic design combining green and white to a striking effect makes this
dart board into the best kind of decor—the kind that’s a competitive pastime as well. The set (it includes red darts) is $48 from Kiosk.
Awarded to best friends as an annual tradition held in Finnish schools for over 50 years, this plaster “Boy ‘Smiling’ Head” is absurdly charming. According to Kiosk, winners are chosen for not just being a good friend but for being balanced as well. You can carry on the tradition yourself for $40.
We love any idea that makes a simple task that much simpler and these Red Stripe Staples are up to the task. Rather than picking at staples with your nails or trying to dig out a staple remover, the red stripe is a breaking point making for much easier removal. A pack of 2000 is $6 from
Kiosk.
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AP - In the new world of fashion marketing, it’s all about flooding the zone.
by Pamela Liou
WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie plays with expectations in their luxury accessories line that acknowledges the unique needs of the modern jetsetter. According to brothers-and-designers Dexter and Byron Peart, their small collection is “inspired by timeless, functional design classics.” The Narita iPod case, named after Tokyo’s burgeoning airport, recalls Bauhaus aesthetics without seeming stodgy and steam-punk sensibilities minus the gimmicks. The gleaming metal components are the perfect yet unexpected makeweight to balance the simplistic exterior. WANT’s aim is to dispel the misconception that traditional craftsmanship cannot be reconciled with the idiosyncratic demands of modern living—to “achieve unity through contrast.”
Reuters - Models in flower-power dresses strutted
out from behind a leafy hanging garden in Stella McCartney's
fashion show on Thursday, as her father, ex-Beatle Paul
McCartney, applauded proudly from the front row.
From the outside looking in, our small community of “streetwear” enthusiasts can sometimes be misconstrued as a teenage or early twenties crowd. As we all know that is far from the truth and there are certain brands that showcase the more “adult” look that we have to offer. Xescape by Hikaru Otani is one of those brands, and the Fall collection shows the diversity that our market offers. You can cop at Fatlace, Vinnies Styles, Subdivision and Kingsbury.
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Vans has just released two more packs from their Vault collection and they look pretty hot. There’s the Pure Life Pack, which includes three Slip-Ons and two Sk8 Hi’s, and then we have the Kvadrat Pack, which hosts two Chukkas, two Prison Issues and two more Slip-Ons. The Kvadrat pack is the standout of the two though. Each shoe rocks with a woven upper which really showcases the quality that Vans has put into each piece.
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Japanese magazine Warp has just done a feature on Supreme for their Fall 2007 collection. The pics were snapped by Luke Barber Smith while the direction was all in the hands of Angelo Baque. Check out the mag and the Supreme fall collection when you get a chance.
AP - Italian fashion giant Valentino staged his last ever ready-to-wear show, winning a standing ovation Wednesday from his supporters and a reprimand from fellow designer Karl Lagerfeld, who said it was too early for the designer to retire.
Suissa recently released their newest wood encased computer called Enlighten. A bit more abstract than their previous works, Enlighten is a smaller variety with the inner workings and circuits viewable through a front pane of glass. A cut polygon placed in the middle of the unit and reflective surfaces add a bit of flair. Only 10 of these sculptural computers are available on a commission-only basis. For more information on this limited edition and bespoke model visit Suissa.
Also on Cool Hunting: Suissa Computers
Reuters - Jeannie Lee is a fashion buyer for an
exclusive U.S. store and is in Paris this week wondering
whether her American customers will pay for European designs
made expensive by the strong euro.
AP - Karl Lagerfeld lamented the decision by Valentino to retire next year, saying Wednesday that he feared the 75-year-old Italian would find life after fashion a bore.
Maybe because we’re excited about the upcoming U.S. release of Control or maybe just because we appreciate any interpretation of Peter Saville’s pulsar-inspired design, but either way
+41’s new Fairtilizer t-shirt turned our head.
Developed for a music sharing site (called
Fairtilizer) that +41 is art directing, the 100% cotton tee is a nice addition to the rest of their (almost) all black-and-white 2007 collection. A different version highlights the reinterpretation going on in the Fairtilizer logo by depicting it as a tree with the leaf made up of smaller leaves.
We also liked the unique offering for women this season, a handcrafted silk scarf. The delicate symmetry of the peacock pattern makes for a lovely and unusual way to ride the current trend in neckwear.
The scarf (€130) and shirt (€39) are both available from +41.
AP - Designers gave timeless elegance a contemporary twist as the Paris ready-to-wear collections kicked off on Monday with outfits that harked back to the heyday of haute couture.
XLarge Japan has just released their Fall ’07 collection. While the collection shares many pieces with the XLarge US there are several Japan-exclusive pieces including t-shirts, bottoms, outerwear, and accessories. Check the new collection out now at STLESS.
Reuters - Designer Vivienne Westwood used her
spring-summer 2008 fashion show on Monday to rail against a
plan by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to increase the
number of days terror suspects can be held without charge.
There are only 14 of these limited edition Tommy Hilfiger capsule collection coats featuring Thierry Henry’s portrait in the lining — proceeds from the sale go to support the One 4 All Foundation, Henry’s foundation dedicated to promote projects aimed at improving racial and social equality. It’s available in S, M, and L and 1014 Euros from Colette.
Buyers, pay attention — From 2-7 October, design duo Anna and Tuomas Laitinen will hold showroom for their sophomore Laitinen collection in Paris. The collection is amazing — quietly confident, meticulous in detail, visionary, and incredibly self-possessed, especially considering it’s only their second season. Current season is only available at top luxury retailers in Paris and Japan. The first to bring Laitinen Stateside will be my hero.
Goods has just received some new pieces from the Maiden Noir crew from their F/W collection. The brand has always focused on quality and once again they make sure not to let us down. Check em’ out asap.
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XLarge Japan has just released some interesting pieces for the fall collection. My shit is the lime green skully lookin fresh out of Coming To America. Check out STLESS if ya interested in picking up a few pieces.
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The vets are at it again with the release of 3 new tees over at Sold Out. Here we get the classic Stüssy logotype, a flip on the NY Knicks logo, as well as a dope Disney Worldwide tee to complete the triangle offense. You can also hit up ya’ local Stüssy shop to cop.
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Freshjive has leaked a couple more pieces from their fall collection and this Biker Jacket tee is definitely on some other shit. It’s like being the fonze with out the hair gel and hot ass leather to hold you down. The collection should be dropping at Zozotown real soon.
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Amsterdam’s KMDG is at it again… This time they focus their talent and attention to the city of Moscow. This creative collection of individuals are responsible for bombing many buildings and murals around the world. Check the various styles all grouped together on one piece… truly something to look at! If you don’t already know about these dudes, school yourself quickly.
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A couple of weeks ago we showed you the Air Max 90’s with a tweed application… now the rest of the bunch is up to bat. Nike has recently unveiled the rest of the Tweed Pack by blending the said fabric with the Dunk and Air Max 1. Overall the sneakers are very nice and a little more reserved than the 90’s, although Nike did go a little tweed crazy on the Dunks. I’m not mad at it though… a very good attempt that should do well in your collection. Now available at select Nike account locations.
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This fall and winter collection marks the one year anniversary of GOLD COIN. After only one year GC has managed to attract over 30 retailers worldwide and have an expanding loyal following. All fall / winter items will be shipping out in the first week of October. Expect them at all official GC retailers by the 15th.
From a simple blog to a full blown clothing line The Hundreds continues to grow with the release of their Fall collection. The collection consists of kintwear including sweaters and cardigans, but their real eye catcher is a new range of 59Fifty New Era Caps complete with the The Hundreds “The Porch Life” logo embroidered on the front. It’s sure to be another winner and keep the growth going.
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Nixon watchmakers dramatically move away from their surf & skate origins to release a stylish collection of fashion watches for their 2008 Spring collection. Their womens range sees them incorparating the watch face into a bracelet strap to create original yet stylish look
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Reuters - Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana turned
out artists' paint-spattered canvases as gorgeous gowns on
Thursday in a finale to their spring and summer womenswear
show.
Reuters - Scent of a woman came before sight of her
at the spring and summer shows of Gucci and Emporio Armani on
Wednesday, as both designers took the opportunity to show the
audience advertisements for their latest perfumes.
In the words of the late great Big Pun, “Fuck All Non-Believers”. If you fall into this category when speaking about Addict, tattoo the quote on ya’ forehead for a constant reminder of the lame you have turned to be. The brand has always believed in the marriage of function and design and the A/W collection keeps those strong vows in mind. The collection has already dropped in Europe and should be in the States sometime this week.
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The Supra Fall ‘07 Footwear Collection looks way beyond just making a great skating shoe and seems to dabble in the look of a more upscale line. It’s good to see design as well as comfort play a major part in the company’s direction and it will definitely help the company grow tremendously. So if you’re in the market for an all around work/play/look fresh sneaker then I think you need not look any further.
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This holiday season, Boost Mobile is set to launch Boosted – a new line of mobile accessories created in partnership with a number of influential pop culture artists including Livity Outernational, Claw Monkey, and SSUR. The Madsteez Collection features three mobile device carrying cases, a hip bag, a nap sack, and an oversized messenger bag. Future Boosted products are to include more carrying cases and even a set of desktop speakers.
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Reuters - Miuccia Prada took her models down to the
enchanted part of the garden where the fairies live,
introducing them to a dreamworld that verged on nightmare and
put dark circles round their eyes.
Phaidon’s latest behemoth, 30,000 Years of Art, will have you re-think everything you thought you knew about the world of Art. Spaning the entire history of art, the must-have coffee table book delivers a stunning collection of work from the first examples of human creativity to the future of art in the 21st century.
More than 1,000 masterpieces from the greatest artisans of all time are included on the full color photo pages. Text from 35 of the world’s most renowned art experts allows the reader to trace the origins of each piece of art and compare and contrast it to art from differing eras.
Beautifully produced and immaculately presented, 30,000 Years of Art is an essential read for art admirers and art historians alike.
More images—a cloisonné jar, an Altamira Upper Paleolithic bison painting and a Hokusai—after the jump.
Reuters - Giorgio Armani tapped a Mediterranean
vibe for his womenswear collection for next spring and summer
on Monday, while D&G found inspiration in Glastonbury Festival
for hippy flares and flounces.
The fourth and latest edition of New Balance’s quarterly Super Team 33 (ST33) collection, available in three exclusive designs, was designed by the Asia Pacific Team. (The first quarter was U.S.-designed, the second was developed by Japan and the third by the Europe, Middle East, Africa.) The 1400 model serves as the canvas again, this time for a theme inspired by the natural elements (wood, water, earth, metal and fire).
Each design reflects one of the elemental concepts, for example, the “Earth and Wood” version is mostly brown with distinctive tree patterns strewn throughout. “Fire and Metal” features a bold black and red design incorporating metallic embroidery and a silver insole and the “Water” model has a blue and white with a transparent outsole with some small water bubble details.
Extremely limited and keeping in line with the collection’s name, like always, the shoes will be sold at only 33 retailers globally and each store will only stock 24 pairs of each style. They will be available for purchase beginning 20 October 2007 for $200.
The list of 33 retailers and a peek at the shoes after the jump.
King Stampede’s 2007 (partial) Fall Collection is now available at selected retailers. Custom body tees, including One Step Closer, Cosmic Meeting, Abstractions, and more are all a part of this collection.
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Stussy previews more fall releases, including a number of collabos. Expect drops from Stussy x Hectic x Undefeated x New Balance, and Stussy x Levi’s soon.
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New from Freshjive is this new series of black tees. This collection of black t-shirts includes the Enforcer, Indian Skull, Never Say Die and Worldwide Genocide. Utilizing “fresh” designs and an overall black theme, these should see some heavy rotation in your existing wardrobe.
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Colab, the cutting-edge, Australian eyewear manufacture, has just released their fall ’07 collection. Colab works with renowned artists from all over the world to design and manufacture unique and stylish eyewear. For their inaugural launch this fall look for works by EBOY, Perks & Mini, Geoff McFetridge, Rockin* Jellybean, and Neasden Control Contre. Only 1000 of each style are available worldwide. Check out the Colab website for a list of retailers by country.
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