These Boots were made for walking !!!!!

Check out Pharrell at the Serpentine Gallery yesterday in London.
I think that only people in fashion can understand the dopeness of this outfit.
Its simple but extremely effective. He got alot of bad reviews for the boots but he gets my seal of approval! I feel like he was thinking "I'm rich and I have money and all you have is your opinion!" lol.




This is why Pharrell is unique--- TWO THUMBS UP!

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Just Rolled Out of Bed

Take a look at Olivier Borde’s spring 2010 collection, "Brutality in Pale Colors". The French designer was inspired by Pieter Hugo’s The Hyena Men “where the tranquil ferocity of the animal is held at the neck by young men.”

Olivier delivers a spunky disheveled look and still gives the collection the ability to carry a youthful zest ---which remains accessible to a varied audience of different ages, as evidenced by the models.

In Borde’s own words, the collection represents “the wild side of youth leashed.”

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Umm.

Everyone has been crazy excited over the past few weeks because of the highly anticipated debut of Kanye's Air Yeezy's. I've been crazy busy with schoolwork and the whole nine but I saw some pictures and I'm not so sure what all the hype is about. I definitely don't think the sneaker itself is all that -- ok, the first colorway is decent but so what?!?!--- with these being priced at $215.00 [then add the various state taxes] these are so not worth it to me.

That $215.00 could buy so much more.

Ex: Groceries, 1/8 or 1/32 of a Louis Vuitton handbag [depending on which style you want,lol] , 1/2 of some Nicholas Kirkwood shoes, pants from Dior Homme, an MJ purse, 2 pairs of RayBans, or even a car note.

But nope, let's just give Kanye our money because we "oh so fascinated with his fashion sense". Listen, I appreciate Kanye Omari West just like any of you --- but let's be real, he is definitely not paying your bills and it's baffling my mind to see hoards of people willing give up their money for those "not popping" sneakers and help him pay his!

I think I'm the only person on Earth who feels this way, but hey -- if you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything!

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P.I.M.P

"Fiddy" is coming from left field and giving us something that I would have never expected from someone as hardcore as him. Reports say that rapper-mogul 50 Cent is finishing a new cosmetics line for men, which will include moisturizers and health supplements.

Yup, I was surprised too ... but at second thought, his skin has been giving 'flawless flow' lately. A source says that "his range will be for the guy who likes to be pampered, but the supplements will make it more butch." 50 is definitely giving me some Diddy dapper swagger with this one.

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Hang Low

I love these shorts because of the drop crotch.

It gives the cool laidback vibe without actually having your pants all the way off of your butt.

3.1 Phillip Lim harem shorts

$274

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Mr. Brightside

Be an attention getter.

Any dude with bright colored shorts over the summer will have my nod of approval.

Get on it fellas!

Yves Saint Laurent blue corduroy shorts

$575

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All I Need ...

...in this life of sin is stripes and a fedora.

Robert Geller S/S 09

Born in Germany, graduated from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), worked at Marc Jacobs. Won CFDA Grant, began label in F/W 07 ... sounds like a success story to me.

If you don't know, now you know!

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Smart Shirt.

Don't waste anymore money on regular t-shirts!

This "smart shirt" keeps you protected from UV sun rays, incorporates anti-odor technologies that neutralize sweat, includes moisture control to dry perspiration quickly form your skin, dries 4 times faster then your normal t-shirt, refuses to peel or shrink or loose shape, and feels like cotton.

Click here to visit the website

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Color Me Simply

Bright colors. Simple design. TooLate brings it all together, under one rubber --- watch. Stack them up or be 'monogamous' ... doesn't quite matter. These watches are stylish and simplistic and come in a variety of colors so you can match them with anything in your wardrobe.

TooLate watches retail at $29.99.
Visit http://www.too2late.com/ for more info.

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Napa What? Napa Who?

For those of you who are over Monclers already.

You can still get a nice European wintry look that not everyone is onto as of yet. Napapijri --- it's still an Italian ski brand but with more versatility; they have nice women's collections but their men's collection is kind of 'eh'.

check them out here

It gets better --- Napapijri doesn't want you to be caught with out cold. Head to the store in soho and for every $150 spent, receive $50 off immediately. This offer is good until January 3rd.

napapijri. 149 mercer street. between prince and houston. 212.431.4490.

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It Aint Trickin' If You Got It

You may or may not have heard: T.I. is releasing his clothing line for the holiday season. Appropriately named A King of Oneself (Akoo), it's all about being uncontrollable. The tag line: "I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself." Too true. It was scheduled to drop November 15th when I first heard about it, but I don't know if the date holds. I hope so. I'm interested in seeing the pieces in person. Wherever they end up. Check out some photos below that are a mesh of promos and random wearings.

P.S. - All I have to say is hmm. . .I need to see them in person.

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You Don't Wear K-Swiss?

Well I'm sure a lot of men will now. Shots have just surfaced featuring Ed Westwick, Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl for those of you non-watchers, wearing their classic white shoes. It sucks that the ads aren't actually coming out until next year [how they torture us] but these previews are good enough for now. Hopefully holiday shopping will take your minds off it all.

P.S. - Is it just me or does he always look like impeccably dressed?

P.P.S. - Photos via justjared.

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Crocodile Hunter

Want a luxurious take on the classic sneaker?



Check out this crocodile skin version from Superga by Isaia. Put two famous Italian brands together and out comes limited edition kicks that are available by special order from Barneys New York for $2,000.
Isaia is known for its impeccably tailored clothing, while Superga makes Italy's most iconic rubber-soled sport shoes. "Other luxe variations include ostrich, sharkskin and Aquacashmere, a stain and water repellent cashmere blend exclusive to Isaia. The special edition sneaks are made to be worn with suits as a way of embodying casual elegance."
source:luxist

Nick Cannon can wear these instead of those clunky ass Nikes that he loves wearing with suits!

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Finally--- Something For Buffalo

Being that I am in Buffalo half the year for school, I go through hell and high water just to find some flyy ass clothes that are cute, have personality and that everyone and their mother won't be seen wearing since the only place to shop is the mall or make the drive to Toronto where all the stores are better but you pay more with the Canadian dollar. =(

But it seems as if my woes have been heard-- Thank God!

Designer Adam Lippes will be opening a pop-up store in B-Lo!

The store is slated to open Oct. 10. and will be located at 5454 Main Street, the 4,000-square-foot space will house the entire Adam collection for women and men. Since it is a pop-up store,it will close just after the New Year. However it will be one of the first places where shoppers can find the designer’s modern basics collection, consisting of tissue-thin jersey T-shirts, viscose and cashmere hooded wrap tops, draped open-neck jersey dresses, viscose waffle-knit long-sleeve crewneck tops and ponte knit leggings.

“I have always been fascinated by the idea of a pop-up store in an outer market,” Lippes said. “I particularly love Buffalo, since it is where I grew up and spent my formative years.”

Mr. Lippes was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2007, which means he has officially made it, all due to hardwork and lots of determination.

In 2003, Adam decided to pursue his dream of creating wearable yet luxurious cotton basics after working for seven years at Oscar de la Renta. His desire to “fuse fashion with the perfect white tee” began with a global search for manufacturers of the finest cottons, cashmeres, and wools. Adam launched his eponymous label at Saks Fifth Avenue in spring of 2004. Since then, the business has grown from luxury basics into a full sportswear collection.

Adam flagship store is located:

678 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10011

212-229-2838

click here to visit his website

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Brit to BK! --- land of the cool

Leading British designer Paul Smith will make a new "home" in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Smith plans to open a freestanding store, the first of its kind in the U.S. that will sell only marked-down items, at 280 Grand Street between Roebling and Havemeyer Streets [Williamsburg]. The store is due to open Oct. 16.

Smith will be the first major designer to set up shop in Williamsburg, let's see who follows next!

The shop will offer an array of Paul Smith items including men’s and women’s suits, shirts, dresses, jackets, accessories and shoes. Styles will be priced 30 percent below regular retail prices,however, the store is not an outlet store.

P.S. I love his Paul by Paul Smith line!

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Now You Know: WRATH ARCANE

Not a person but a brand.

Based in Cleveland [who would've thought], WRATH ARCANE is the brainchild of two friends. One of whom had an idea and the other who knew how to design. By April 2006 they had a complete line and had a 100% sell through within two weeks. Now approximately two years later, WRATH ARCANE is an international menswear label.

With a tag line like: Big Labels are F***ed! WRATH ARCANE is definitely a clothing label with a message:

WRATH ARCANE taken literally means “secret anger”, or “forgotten rage”. To the creators it means that people seem to have forgotten the fact that changing their environment for the better will change their lives for the better.

And as for the masks, the creators say:
"We never want a model to sell our line. That's why we use the masks. Too many brands are 90% model, 10% clothing... and 0% about making our industry better."

The clothes are effortlessly stylish... definitely something that you can just wear anytime and look well put together and feel comfortable. This is what guys should be wearing!

I'm still sort of in shock... this looks pretty cool to be based in Cleveland!

Snaps!

Click the title to visit the site!

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