Undefeated x Converse Ballistic Capsule Line White
Originally posted on Hypebeast.
“Here’s an up-close look at the UNDFTD x Converse Ballistic White Capsule Collection before its release August 19. The collection consist of two Converse styles, the Star Player High and Academy Low, each revamped in tonal white fashion. The accompanying accessory, the A.L.I.C.E. Pack is done in a nylon body with contrasting straps. These styles will be available starting tomorrow at Undefeated chapters and online.”
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“The New York Times Magazine Photographs” Book
Originally posted on Selectism.
“The New York Times Magazine with the help of Aperture will publish a three decade collection of photography this Autumn. The book, The New York Times Magazine Photographs
More looks inside The New York Times Photograph book after the click.”
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Mr. Bathing Ape Custom Suit Launch
Originally posted on Hypebeast.
“Mr. Bathing Ape and United Arrows collaborate to bring you a new tailored suit initiative, combining the world of BAPE and the Japanese sophistication of UA. BAPE creative director NIGO has specially selected fabrics that represent the refinement and quality of the brand. An example is shown here with a suit featured in a brown louis plaid with a matching brown camouflage lining and specialized buttons. The new program will be available by special order through United Arrows Japan.
Source: MEN’S NON-NO”
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What’s The Consensus? The Internet’s Top Tastemakers React To Jay-Z & Kanye West’s “Watch The Throne”
Complex gets everyone’s take on the album everyone is talking about. Click here.
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Know Your Terms: Selvage Denim
Originally posted on Gilt Manual.
“The term selvage (or selvedge, for the Brits) comes from the phrase “self-edge,” and refers to the self-finished edges formed when the cross-thread (or weft) loops back into the lateral thread (or warp) on each side of a bolt of fabric. It can appear on any type of cloth, but you’re most likely to encounter it when you pull on a pair of jeans.
And when it comes to denim specifically, it means that the fabric was woven on an old-style shuttle loom that weaves the denim with a continuous weft. Unlike modern projectile looms with multiple wefts—the kind that most jeans manufacturers started using around the 1950’s to keep up with demand—shuttle looms yield a narrow bolt of fabric (typically around 30”). Narrower bolts mean a longer piece of fabric is needed to make a pair of jeans. Couple that with the relative scarcity of functional shuttle looms, and you’ve got a more expensive final product.
Nevertheless, diehards swear by it. Why? For one, the use of a continuous weft tends to create denim with more irregularities and a greater depth of character. Also, making selvage denim is time consuming, and it requires specialized equipment. Simply put: It’s a chore. If a mill is willing to put in the time to weave it, and a company is willing to put in the expense to produce jeans from it, it’s often (though by no means always) an indicator of a higher quality product.”
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Beyoncé by Alexi Lubomirski for Harper’s Bazaar UK September 2011
This picture says it all. Check out more pics: Beyonce
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Blogger Showdown: Should You Ever Wear a Bow Tie? (via Esquire)
Interesting post on Esquire today:
“As stores start stocking new merchandise — and we begin thinking about getting a bit dressier for work and weekend this fall, the bow-tie trend is on our minds. Namely: Is wearing one ever worth pursuing as a grown man, or will you just look like a five-year-old on your way to a piano recital? We thought about this some more, then decided to ask two bloggers with some strong opinions on the subject. In this week’s Blogger Showdown, Lawrence A. Schlossman — of Sartorially Inclined — and one man behind Men of Habit, Christopher Callis, went face-to-face on the subtleties of neckwear. When is a bow tie the right call? Discuss. —Kurt Soller”
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Nike Air Force 1 NYC “Boro” Collection
Originally posted on Hypbeast:
“Nike Sportswear presents its NYC “Boro” collection, a new pack of Air Force 1s set to release this Friday (from 11-7pm) at the Ice Cream truck parked in front of Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer. Each of these white-on-whites features special detailing that pays honor to the boros, including laser-etched outlines on the heels and either Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn or the Bronx tags on the tongue. Additionally, each design comes with contrast laces and a specially engraved “NYC” lace tag.”
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VJNY by Vittorio J Featured on Roc4life!
I’m proud to announce that Vittorio J’s latest line, VJNY, is featured on Roc4life! Please click this link to view the piece: Designer Spotlight Vittorio J (VJNY)
Roc4life is the premiere social network site for everything “cool”. They have over 23,000 members and 1 million Twitter followers.
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Jay-Z “Partnering” with Pharrell on Billionaire Boys Club
Wow, I didn’t see this coming. First reported by GQ. Click here to read the piece: Jay-Z Buys Billionaire Boys Club
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Pharrell and Greg Selkoe Talk KarmaloopTV on Bloomberg
Interesting interview with Pharrell and Greg Selkoe on their new project, KarmaloopTV. Click here to view the video
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Most Expensive Fruit: $6,400 grapes
No, it’s not a typo. And no, we’re not talking about an expensive bottle of wine. We are talking about GRAPES! Each is the size of a ping pong ball and costs $255 each.
More details on Bornrich.
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