INDIE MAN
Mishka Enlists Tight Jean Afficianado for Campaign
Satchel of Gravel recently got an update from Cameron Beamon (the kid who got stuck in his own jeans) and it looks like the young man has turned tragedy into success by becoming a spokesmodel for streetwear brand Mishka.
[Congrats Cameron on turning your love for testicle crushing denim fits into a career!]
In a related note, we’d like to point out that Mishka’s Spring ‘08 line is so dope that it accomplishes not one, but two things:
1. Paying homage to Suicidal Tendencies by not paying them.
2. Ensuring that by wearing their gear, women will never take you seriously.
The line get’s extra “kudos” for producing some of the tightest/whitest jeans in history. Alright, that’s not completely true, but these jeans look ridiculous.
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Another Boy Winter 2008
“Less pop dink and more tough ass.” That’s how designer Mic Easton describes Another Boy–the hip younger brother of Aussie cult label Material Boy. Intended to bridge a gap between the street, skate and hip-hop markets and the higher-end of fashion, Another Boy captures an audience seeking out a design-focused quality garment without the designer price tag.
Another Boy goes tough with a darker palette of black, purple and red. Some old favorites including flannel check and the 70’s lumber-jacket. There’s also an updated tartan and new prints like ‘bloodbath’ and ‘spider-pan’. And, there’s loads of cool tees, track pants, hoodies and sweats feature with some highlight jackets and beanies.
Courtesy - We Are The Market.com
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BOB MASSE FOR AMPLIFIED CLOTHING
In the late 60s the Art Nouveau style enjoyed a comeback and Bob Masse was at the heart of the revival. He and his peers created wildly imaginative posters to promote concerts and political rallies that are now considered classics of their age, Rolling Stone magazine recently voted him as one of the top 25 sleeve designers. Still working today, Amplified and Bob Masse have teamed up to release a range of t-shirts featuring some of his original art work. His figurative designs feature women that are sensual, erotic, and dreamy and probably spent their Friday nights hanging out with Lautrec and his crowd knocking back Absinth down at the Moulin Rouge. Perfect for any rock-chic with a dreamy 60s hippy side to her character, wear them with your beaten up skinny black jeans and old boots.
To read more about Bab Masse….
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Designer Discovery; Modern Amusement
Modern Amusement is the California dream inspired by international art, music, technology, and design. An eclectic collection that references a privileged lifestyle, growing up on the sun-drenched shores from Laguna to Malibu. Distinguished by our attention to ironic detail, sophisticated ease, whimsical nature, graphic energy and sense of humor. Every piece holds an element of surprise & amp; discovery, every stitch has a purpose, and in every detail there is a story to be told. Always clean, relaxed, and comfortable – qualities inherent to our California birthright.
Modern Amusements collection theme for Spring / Summer 08 is called Imaginary Proposal. The Modern Amusement Man has been clearly defined as a polished man who stands out from the rest, appreciates the finer details and never settles for anything less than the very best. The Riva Reversible Vee Neck Sweater is a classic solid vee neck that reverses to a stripe made from 100% Pima cotton fine gauge yarn. Shorts are relaxed and light weight and detailed with a classic oxford stripe lining and buttons. Easily dressed up with a Blazer or dressed down this style is ready for the Hampton’s.
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Acne Jeans Opens Up Shop in New York, Paris
New Yorkers who used to stalk the Barney’s Co-Op denim section for Acne tube jeans can now breathe a little easier in, well, their high-waisted jeans—the Swedish sensation has finally landed stateside with their first U.S. boutique. The store opened last week in Soho at 10 Greene Street between Canal and Grand (R.I.P. the Cloak boutique). Known mostly in these parts for their desirable denim, the label actually encompasses an entire range of clothing and shoes. And, in fact, the label isn’t just a label, it’s a collective, with arms in film, media and publishing. So, in addition to a new pair of jeans, a super-soft jersey tee and a pair of Nylite sneakers (part of their collaboration with Tretorn), you can also pick up a copy of Acne Paper, the company’s biannual, large-format, coffee table magazine.
Acne’s studio profile includes outposts in Stockholm, Berlin and Vienna, and the opening of the Soho studio coincides with its first French location, in Paris, naturallement. The Parisian store is located within the intimate shopping arcade inside the Jardin du Palais Royal, and counts Marc Jacobs and Didier Ludot as neighbors. While all the studios are representative of the overall concept of the brand, each one has a separate identity. In Paris, the grandeur and finery of the Palais are reflected in the airy space, while the Soho atelier’s small scale injects a more intimate feel into the experience. The entrance into the New York retail landscape, and the expansion into France, are both part of creative director Jonny Johansson’s overall goal to build the identity of the brand well beyond dungarees.
—Meredith Fisher
- Stolen from the JCReport.
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VMAN Needs a Few Good Men
V MAN and Ford Models are teaming up to search for the mags next cover model.
Check out some of the boys who have entered so far and enter to win a photo shoot with Hedi Slimane and instant cred.
This dude is currently in the lead with over 200 votes.
Close Second
Currently tying for last place
I think we have a winner
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Designer Discovery: Wings and Horns Footwear
The Canadians are coming.
Wings + Horns newest shoe line has just launched at stores across the country. There aren’t any New York outposts, yet, but I can definitely see the very covettable shoesies making it into Bblessing or Oak. The clean styling and fine Italian engineering make their shoes the perfect update on the classics.
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Cause We Are Living in a Material World and I am a Material Boy
We are totally digging the Australian label Material Boy right now. Volume and precision become the new key words, moving on and up from the oversized and exaggerated silhouettes of past and typical Material Boy styles.
Designer Mic Eaton takes his inspiration from the history of Australia, and incorporates indigenous Australian art and digital prints in a whole new earthy color palette. We’ve been talking about the return of Goth in a big way and Material Boy totally nails it. Eaton experiments with new fabrics including Japanese silks, Japanese wools and soft leather. Key items include the large button-down double pleated trouser, elasticized baggy crotch wool pant, and cape like cloaks in thick Japanese wools.
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Time to Fear, Sheer Is Here
Hermes S/S 2008
Spring is officially here, which means a crap load of new short sleeves and brightly colored apparel will be hitting the shelves of your favorite retailers. Of course not all the new looks you can expect to see this season will work on every body type (or sexual preference). Case in point, sheer for men.
Yes, indies apparently the designing gods got bored this season and figured that the look that swept the gay scene in the late nineties was primed and ready for a coming out party. I thought we got over that whole “metro” phase and were getting ripped and ready for the resurgence of the MAN. I’m guessing that Hermes didn’t get the message.
Of course, they aren’t the only ones touting the joys of showing off your Hersey Kisses. Gucci, Prada and DriesVan Noten all produced some revealing looks for men that left most on the sidelines wanting less!!! I’m sorry but pencil thin men in sheer tops seem more up to speed for the twink loving set, which is why this look is only acceptable if you’re gay.
How to wear sheer if you’re not? You can’t. It’s not possible. Unless your name is Raphael and you’re from Ibiza and you have some wicked accent and a million dollars in your back pocket, this look should never, ever be attempted by a straight man looking to score. It would be the equivalent of sexual suicide, cause no woman would ever think your actually into her, especially when she notices you have a chest like a 12 year old through your sheer Hermes top.
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The Boys are Back in Town
JC Report just gave us this scoop on three new mens wear stores in New York: a haberdasher for Dapper Dan, a flagship store for non-sneaker freakers and an East Village boutique with international reach.
Roberto da Carrara, 202A Mott Street
Mott Street has turned into a kind of select Saville Row, with a bevy of bespoke tailors and shirtmakers opening in the past few months. The newest addition to the Nolita neighborhood is Roberto da Carrara, a swank suit shop that has a hip Firenze feel. After two years as a wholesale operation, creators Robert Mazzucchelli and Victor de Leon embarked on this retail adventure to give more men the chance to experience their high-quality custom and ready-to-wear collections. Yet, despite the downtown locale, the prices are uptown—suits are in the $6,000 range, while shirts will run you $400. But boys still looking for Florentine-style finery will be happy to see that the Niformis line, designed by De Leon, is on hand at more palatable prices, $225 for shirts and $1,750 for jackets.
Shane & Shawn, 238 Mulberry Street
Another design team is also making its debut in Nolita this spring. The identical twin designers Shane and Shawn Ward are set to open up on Mulberry Street next week with their first flagship location. The Detroit-born boys launched their Detny line in 2003, with the goal of making comfy but chic shoes—basically an alternative to sneakers for men (and women). For an encore, they launched Shane & Shawn in 2007, a more upscale but equally walkable range. Both lines will be available in their sleek new space (a converted fire station), where the walls are as comfortable as the shoes—the store’s black leather upholstery references their patent pending “Luxury Liner,” the quilted material that goes into all their shoes. And even if you’re not in the market for a new pair, the store will also house a pool table and fully stocked bar. Cheers!
Cry Wolf, 111 St. Marks Place
And Eastside boys have yet one more reason to celebrate, and shop, now that Cry Wolf will be carrying international brands previously unknown in these parts, like Sweden’s Denim Denom and Belgium’s Junk de Luxe. Local labels round out the racks, such as Public School, whose collection of perforated leather jackets and other bomber-inspired shapes are way more detention room than study hall. The stock slants toward sophisticated streetwear, and is the collaborative effort of husband-and-wife team, Abiri Ward and Nina Wolff, who live in the neighborhood. “Our main goal is to seek out small, up-and-coming international designers and introduce them to the East Village,” says Abiri. So far, we say: mission accomplished.
—Meredith Fisher
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Cavern Fall 2008 Preview
We’ve been seeing a lot of Black Magic influences on the streets, so we love Cavern’s fall/winter collection, called Midnight Terrain- a shadowy nod to the exotic nocturnal.
Executed in a jewel toned color palette of deep blacks and eggplant hues with pops of electric chartreuse and radiating purples, the artwork throughout the line was inspired by dusty moonlight, black jungle cats, ancient ritual masks, and texture. Bold painterly patterns found their way onto leggings, scarves, wovens, denim, jersey and fleece.
Oversized drapes, patent leather detailing, mirrored jewels, metal embellishments, and sculptural circular necklaces were made to create an unconventional rhythm of elements.
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Public School Fall 2008
Public School– the collection designed by Dao Yi Chow and Max Osborne is now entering its second season with fall 2008– the Overachiever Collection. The duo just shot their fall look book and we’ve got a sneak peek.
The fall collection is chock full of details, and convertible styling. A long leather coat zips off to become a badass jacket. A luxuriously soft knit turtleneck pulls up to a balaclava, leather jackets come with detachable sleeves and zip off gloves. Trousers are a fuller cut, and often feature suspenders for an old world feel.
Can’t wait till fall? The spring line is selling well at Barneys, Revolve Clothing and other top doors around the world. Go and get it while it’s still in stock!
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Boutique Critique : April 77
Vintage record label and denim producer April 77 has just taken up residence in a retail space right down the block from the company’s headquarters. Designer Brice Partouche tapped interiors guru Steven Thomas after reading a book on Biba, the ’70s retail monolith that Thomas also designed. The circular space recalls a turntable with its dark vinyl’esque floors and gleaming steel beams, a choice that complements Partouche’s rock-n-roll-inspired, super-skinny unisex denim styles and fitted double-breasted blazers. Vintage radios are stashed throughout the displays to further address the line’s affinity for beats.
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