How Theophilus London Inspires Kanye West’s Style

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Hip hop superstar still on the rise, Theohilus London has been inspiring the likes of Kanye West‘s personal style. Shockingly to some, London is his own stylist. He’s damn near a designer, having so much of his wardrobe customized to his eye’s precision. StyleLikeU invaded his closet to expose his philosophy behind getting dressed, and his Rick Owens skant (skirt/pant) and dip dyed Comme des Garçons. Getting his sartorial start by his Aunt Cleo dressing him up in pink tuxes for church, he’s been a rogue voguer since childhood. Now, Timez Are Getting Weird in his closet. 

Suzie Kennedy Poses as Marilyn Monroe for USED Magazine

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

LOOKBOOKS.com contributor Kenberly Paul highlights an editorial for USED Magazine, featuring a British Marilyn Monroe impersonator. See the gallery after the jump.

For their S/S 2012 issue, USED Magazine called upon British impersonator Suzie Kennedy in their fashion editorial ” Marilyn Moment.” Styled in retro looks by Prada, Commes des Garçons and Dries van Noten‘s spring collections by stylist Katy Lassen, Kennedy gives 100% Monroe with playful smiles and pin-up girl poses, captured by photographer Nik Hartley.

Paris Fashion Week Packs in the Trends & Carries Them For You

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

And the French get the final say. Paris Fashion Week has drawn to a close and we’ve sifted the runways for the trends that will affect your wardrobe come September, or sooner. Designers have squared off, whited out, and swept their competition. Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs were on some similar wavelengths for the new silhouette of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Ann Demeulemeester and Gareth Pugh finally got coordinating dragon tattoos. Meanwhile, the leg bomber strikes again and we’re still highlighting the hot outline. Now, follow the bell hop to the trends of Fall 2012. 

Look of the Day: Margarita Madness

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

It’s National Margarita Day, and we’ve been working hard calling all over town trying to see who delivers the frozen cocktails in NYC. Though we haven’t had much luck in the booze delivery search, we did come up with the perfect outfit in which to celebrate the festivities in our Look of the Day.

Designer Daily: Henrik Vibskov

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Henrik Vibskov is an installation artist featured in MoMa and museums and galleries worldwide, and he’s the drummer for Trentmøller. This Central Saint Martens grad is also the only Scandinavian on the official Paris show roster and has put out 20 collections in the past decade. Henrik Vibskov is creating exhilarating menswear that embraces color and outspoken silhouettes in a wearable way, fusing radical shapes with traditional tailored pieces. The sculptor within him ensures his stores and presentations are ever changing by his own hands. His Soho store is a feast for the eyes up to the ceiling, and also features other designers aligned with his philosophy, like SVSV, Comme des Garçons and Bernhard Willhelm. He’s a chill, multi-talented man, making clothing for equally interesting gentlemen across the world. His Fall 2012 collection is here.

10 Menswear Looks That’ll Have You Tripping Balls

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Fashion is a trip. But some fashion is trippier than others. It’s those distinct looks in a collection that make your eyes pop a little wider as they expand your consciousness to accept grander philosophies of the universe. This season was rife with designers experimenting with wild menswear, and we’re glad to see the rougher sex getting freaky with the Avant Garde.

5 Fun Pairs of Sneakers to Carry You Through Fall

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Every lady needs a stylish and functional pair of sneakers to carry her through a bevy of fall activities. From apple picking to power shopping through the flea market, heels and platforms aren’t always a practical footwear choice. Here are 5 fun pairs of sneakers that both look good and get the job done.

Noritaka Tatehana High Heel-less Lady Gaga Shoes in Paris Exhibit

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Should you be headed off to Paris in the next several months, one exhibit you are not to miss is the presentation of shoes by Noritaka Tatehana. Archive pieces are displayed alongside the current collection – made-ro-order – at the Trading Museum in Commes des Garçcons. This 26-year-old has been making shoes on his own since he was 15! Thus, after a fair bit of training at Tokyo National University of the Arts, he’s out on the other side making Mother Monster-approved feats of footwear engineering. Look and lust:

VMAN Plays Futuristic Slice-N-Dice

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Damien Blottière creates a collage of  the latest men’s  couture for VMAN‘s eye-catching editorial, “The Shape of Things to Come.” Tom Van Dorpe piles on the prints with looks from Versace, Comme des Garçons, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Lanvin, Paul Smith and Zegna. While AJ Abualrub, CJ Hancock, Ethan James, Michael Wozniak, Nicholas Madrid, Petey Wright and Paolo Anchisi strike puzzling poses. The spread appears in VMAN‘s “Decades Issue” already on newsstands featuring a red hot James Franco on the cover.

The Masked Crusaders of Paris Fashion Week

Edited by Danika Daly

Models walked the runways with eyes wide shut during Paris Fashion Week. The masked crusaders had their faces covered by a variety of objects, including lacy material resembling bat wings such as in the McQueen show. Let’s unmask these mysterious beings.