The long-standing rumors have been confirmed. Raf Simons is in at Dior. I have mixed feelings about this appointment but I will reserve judgement until his first haute couture collection is shown in July. Long live Raf Simons. Below passage via the New York Times Dior Selects Raf Simons to Replace John Galliano by Cathy … Read more
If you are in Antwerp this month between the 18th and 21st there is no excuse for missing the Raf Simons Archive Sale. I can’t wait to see some of the pieces that come out of this ‘exceptional’ sale. If you are attending and would like your photos of the sale published drop me a … Read more
This past week I saw a notification pop-up from Graham Newmarch inviting me to become a fan of re.porter. Clicking through to the facebook page and subsequently the website, I was greeted with pieces from CCP, Ann Demeulemeester, and Julius. What initially struck me was the quality and consistency of the styling and the rarity … Read more
I have always been one to appreciate a beautifully designed print. One of the masters of color and print is Dries Van Noten. In this dreamy editorial dresses, tops and skirts from the Belgian designer’s Spring/Summer collection are captured against washed-out pastel backdrops. See the entire editorial on Honeyee. photography: Ariko Inaoka styling: Yuta Kaji … Read more
The concept behind ‘It Girls’ has been in my head for some time. ‘It Girls’ are free-thinking, charismatic and stylish girls who unabashedly live life. Third Looks aims to bring these dynamic individuals to the forefront and document a point in their lives. It Girls’ will be a regular feature on Third Looks profiling girls … Read more
Previously Jun Takahashi had famously stated that he would never collaborate with a fast fashion retailer which pushed a system that he fundamentally disagreed with. Since then he has had a public change of heart when he agreed to create clothes for Japanese fast fashion giant UNIQLO. The UU collection has divided fans of Undercover. … Read more
You’ve seen the collection images , now take a look at the gear in motion with this newly released video. The goods will soon be available Saturday, March 3 on SNS.
Photography by Katsuhide Morimoto Gyakusou returns for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. I have been following this line of smartly designed running wear by Jun Takahashi since it’s inception in FW2010 and it has only gotten better over time. While FW11 remains my favorite Gyakusou season, the design team has really done a fantastic job at … Read more
Danny Brown often gets lumped in with other blogger-dubbed weirdo rappers but exploring his music will make it clear that he’s got his style all his own. Since giving his free 2011 album XXX many solid listens I am convinced that Danny Brown is here to stay. Hip-hop is evolving and artists like Danny are … Read more
A new editorial has sprung up featuring Acronym SS2012 modeled by Rick ‘Zombie Boy’ Genest. The styling, backdrop and model choice gives this editorial a decidedly different feeling from the standard Acronym photoshoot. Find more photos on highsnobiety Photographer YVES BORGWARDT Photo Assistance PHILIPP SIMON Styling & Concept SASKIA SCHMIDT Styling Assistance ADRIANA QUAISER Model … Read more