Month: January 2015

Bumming Around Vol. 16 ‘Mirage by Jayne Lies

January 18, 2015 by rocky

I’m excited to bring back Bumming Around with this photo feature with work by my friend Jayne Lies. She’s a New York photographer and visual artist. Jayne submitted this selection of 35mm film shots that capture a slice of everyday New York life through her eyes. The style of the photos is candid and voyeuristic and the subject matter revolves around the sighs and people that you might miss walking New York streets. There’s footage here from the recent Eric Garner protests as well as portraits displaying the character and struggle of OG New Yorkers.

Be sure to check out Jayne’s website HERE and also you can follow her on instagram. See the entire series ‘Mirage’ feature after the jump.

The North Face Purple Label SS15 Lookbook

January 13, 2015 by rocky

The North Face Purple Label has evolved into what the regular North Face brand would be in an utopian American Society. The Japan sub-brand is understated, lightly branded and has a practical slim cut that still allows for layering. Select items are available for both men and women. On the men’s side, the outerwear once again steals the show with a clean color palette of beiges, navy, white and charcoal. There’s also splashes of color with olive green , orange and a really great rainforest print. The styling is easy to emulate for those who really want to buy into the brands look. For those who don’t want to splash out on some of the more standout jackets and coats, there’s plenty of basics (shirting, trousers, turtlenecks) and accessories (check the Bell hat featured in a few looks) to help you fill gaps in your wardrobe.

Oh lastly, I also have to give a shoutout to whoever casts these female models for North Face Purple Label’s shoots, as they definitely killed it again with another girl who’s waifu status. Anyway click through to see all the looks from the spring/summer 2015 season and check the official site for more info on the entire range

Visvim SS15 Editorial in SENSE Magazine

January 13, 2015 by rocky

As per usual each season Visvim introduces their seasonal collection in the pages of Japanese men’s style mag SENSE. The spring/summer 2015 selection isn’t much of a departure from past collections although it does seem like Hirkoi wanted to bring a more casual approach this time around as seen in the graphic tees and some of the busier ‘vintage’ prints. Of particular note is the return of the townsend fishtail in an washed cotton and a striking red Nomad jacket. See both pieces after the jump and shop select items on the visvim webstore or retailers such as SSENSE, Farfetch and Barney’s.

C.E SS15 1st Release

January 13, 2015January 11, 2015 by rocky

Tokyo based streetwear label C.E had a big 2014. The brand grew it’s audience and distribution outside Japan and it continued to be a favorite of shop buyers and celebrities including Rihanna. The brand just made available it’s first pieces from it’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Amongst the collection is a small selection of a couple … Read more

Abasi Rosborough FW15 ‘Redemption’ Editorial

January 9, 2015 by rocky

Founded in 2013, Abasi Rosborough is one of the most exciting up and coming menswear labels in America. The brand’s signiture look is captured in the latest editorial from the brand entitled ‘Redemption’. Shot in the Cloisters in upper Manhattan the images display the brand’s stealthly fusion of streetwear and traditional menswear and offer a preview to it’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection. Look out for the entire collection to be shown in Paris later this week.

The best place to find the current season’s pieces is directly through the Abasi Rosborough website.

Larose Paris SS15 Lookbook

January 8, 2015 by rocky

Larose Paris returns with a new headwear collection comprising of full-brimmed styles and an expanded range of casual 5-panels and baseball caps. The collection utilizes lighter fabrics including textured cotton pastels, straw and patterns such as seersucker. If you’re looking for accessories to complete your look for the upcoming season, there’s plenty to choose from this time around. The uni-sex styling of the hats make them equally appealing to both boys and girls. You can shop the collection online directly through Larose Paris or through stockists including LN-CC and SSENSE.