Music: Boy/Friend GOOD 2 U Video directed by Ryan Kibler

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Leather jackets gotta be the best outerwear choice this time of year. R&B artist Boy/Friend gets that and has named his debut album ‘Leather Weather’.  The album has a sensibility rooted in the 90’s but the sound is also influenced by classic pop and progressive juke.The album tells the story of constant break-ups to make-ups and finding love in … Read more

NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape 20th Anniversary T-Shirts

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A Bathing Ape celebrates the 20th anniversary of the legendary streetwear shop NOWHERE with a series of commemorative t-shirts and a limited canvas print. Included in the range are collaborations with heavyweights such as Jun Takahashi of Undercover, SK8THING, Kanye West, Pharrell, Futura , VERBAL and Stash.

The shirts will first be sold at the 20th anniversary exhibition at T-SITE Garden Gallery TSUTAYA in Daikanyama and then online at Zozotown and in-shop at BAPE flagships worldwide.

See the entire range of shirts and list of collaborators after the jump

 

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Editorial: SSENSE ‘The Shapes in the Shadow’

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Canadian Retailer SSENSE uses the mystery of an old movie theatre to produce a very ‘David Lynch’ feeling editorial which features this seasons pieces by Rick Owens, Givenchy, Juun J and Damir Doma and more..

Models Marc Massa @ FUSION NY + Emily Meuleman @ New York Models
Hair Makeup Andrew LY @ AGENCE L’ELOI using LA BIOSTHETIQUE
Photography & Art Direction SSENSE

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soe FW13 Collection

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Japanese designer Soichiro Ito created this  Fall/Winter 2013 collection that modernizes the collegiate look. The collection balances traditional menswear elements with a vibrant youthful edge.  The heavy usage of grey and the abundance of looks with cropped trousers definitely brings to mind Thom Browne. It seems that college wear has made a strong comeback in 2013 and designers are pulling from all aspects of college culture , from sportswear to class uniforms.

See more looks after the jump

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Third Looks Editorial: Designer Closets, Ramen Dinners

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Simon wears vintage Valentino and Patrik Ervell Alyssa wears Undercover Jimmy wears A Bathing Ape, Supreme and Nike Jamie wears Whyred , Opening Ceremony, Acne and a Philip Lim handbag Sofia wears Chloe, Thierry Colson and Anndra Neen for Opening Ceremony Rhamier wears Raf Simons, Comme des Garcons Homme and Komakino While many of my friends own … Read more

Lad Musician FW13 Collection

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Lad Musician has been pairing extreme slim cuts , quality production with rock and roll edge for the better part of a decade. The fall/winter 2013 doesn’t exactly blaze new creative ground but is another well executed take on Brit-rock. The collection has been inspired by  British psychedelic rock group Spacemen 3. Chunky striped fuzzy knit sweaters add texture to more straightforward takes on outerwear including duffle coats and leather jackets. Also worth mentioning are the plaid trousers which combine a fantastic cut with what looks to be a versatile pattern. 

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London Showrooms in New York Men’s Collections

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I dropped into the British Fashion Council’s London Show Rooms at Industria Superstudio in New York to check out the work of some very talented young designers from across the Pond. Below are some of my favorites from the men’s side of things for Fall/Winter 2013. KTZ KTZ is a veteran brand in London fashion … Read more

5 Spring Selections from the Monocle New York Store

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I dropped into the Monocle store in West Village (535 Hudson St) to check out their latest products for spring. I selected some of my favorite pieces for this post. United Arrows x Stetco Summer Lounge Jacket $440 A super light patterned jacket for summer patios and poolside lounging. Orlebar Brown x Monocle Swim Trunks $120  … Read more