Clothes Before Bros

Current/Elliott Purple Leather Pants

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:39:28 +0000

See more of these playful leather pants by Current/Elliott after the jump. Current/Elliott gives us a chic, offbeat pair of skinny pebbled leather pants in a purplish/maroon hue, with classic five pocket styling, bronze toned rivets and zip fly closure. $845.00 Available @ Ssense

The Art/Shoes of Kobi Levi

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:28:00 +0000

Using the power of humor and social satire, Kobi Levi creates sculptural footwear the likes of which you've never seen. See more amazing designs after the jump. Blurring the lines between absurdist art and fashion, footwear designer Kobi Levi creates "wearable sculptures" that draw their inspiration from animals, food, sex, and celebrities. Having designed commercial (yawn) footwear in Italy, China, and Brazil, along with exhibiting his more daring and artistic creations around the world, Levi is currently collaborating with various Israeli based and international companies to develop his own signature line of women's shoes.

Strenesse Gabriele Strehle Spring 2012 Lookbook

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:10:46 +0000

Strenesse Gabriele Strehle's latest collection combines the relaxed finesse of the French Riviera with chic, casual resort wear. See the lookbook after the click. Model Luca Gadjus brings life to the latest spring 2012 creations of Strenesse Gabrile Strehle. The lineup brings together day and night elegance with clean, relaxed silhouettes, abstract and floral prints, and chic updates on seventies style leisure suits.

Helmut Lang Leather Trimmed Blazer

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:56:53 +0000

Bring a sharp, directional edge to your wardrobe with Helmut Lang's leather and wool-blend blazer. More after the click. This sleek, structured blazer from Helmut Lang is made from black wool-blend crepe with a hint of edge in the leather trimmed lapels. $655.00 Get it @ Net-a-Porter

“Akelarre” [Editorial]

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:36:18 +0000

Photographer Antonella Arismendi sets the latest issue of Faint magazine ablaze with an intense editorial. Check it out after the jump. Vita Cagnone stars in this brilliant, pagan-esque editorial by Antonella Arismendi for the debut print edition of Faint magazine, outfitted in sharp, geometrical statement pieces amidst a (potentially dangerous) forest fire.

Lanvin Vitrines Holiday 2011 [Video]

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:10:11 +0000

It's Christmas time, Lanvin style. Check out this quirky holiday video showcasing the windows of their flagship store in Paris. More after the jump. This holiday 2011 video from Lavin not only shows off the house's latest women's, menswear, and brand new children's lines- it also stresses the importance of beginning your daughter's fashion education at a young age. Yes, teach the children well, for they will become the next generation of fashionistas and supermodels.

Lexus Recycled Fashion

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:59:11 +0000

On a quest to promote recycling, Lexus has challenged a few of today's most innovative designers to turn hybrid car parts into haute couture. See more of the unique transformations after the jump. To elevate the importance of recycling, auto company Lexus has taken some of the 2,000 plus components of their CT hybrid, a car that itself is 90 percent recyclable, and gathered a team of renowned fashion and accessory designers to re-assemble the parts into truly unique pieces of high fashion. The garments and accessories will even appear in a six-page ad campaign for the luxury automaker in the January 2012 issue of Vogue. In order of appearance, Moss Lipow's "Environment Crown of Virtue" was constructed from a transmission started and an exhaust manifold gasket. Eddie Borgo's "Valve Collection" comes from valve lifters, crank bearings, and hose clamps. Organic designer John Patrick's "Nomadic Sanctuary" is a full look composed of a trench coat, shorts, and a clutch made from plastic floor mats, sound-dampening insulation, leather seat and cargo covers, and a wire harness. And Alejandro Ingelmo's "Luna Shoe" was created with the leather trim of an armrest and clear plastic tubing.

Mugler Spike Earrings

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:27:28 +0000

Accessorize to kill with these incredible earrings from Mugler. See more after the jump. A perfect pairing for Mugler's spiked cuff, these etched and polished metal earrings feature a similar spike/bone design and measure around 6.2 inches. $1,050.00 Available @ The Corner

La Mania Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:03:58 +0000

Emilia Nawarecka shows off a dazzling array of looks from La Mania's SS2012 Collection. See the lookbook after the jump. Photographer Sebastian Cviq captures Polish brand La Mania's spring/summer 2012 lookbook, with Emilia Nawarecka modeling the range of shimmering, structural ensembles. With a generous amount of gold sequins, this is some shit to stop traffic in!

“Fire & Ice” [Editorial]

JayPerez — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:47:37 +0000

Chad Pitman brings futuristic fashion to the forefront in the latest edition of Muse magazine. Check out the spread after the jump. Alessandra Ambrosio dons an array of unique silhouettes and futuristic ensembles, with a Metropolis inspired bob for this knockout editorial captured by Chad Pitman for the Winter 2011 issue of Muse.