Tuesday night was a good one for the people of New York even though the weather was beyond disgusting. Hundreds of people (as well as myself) headed over to Love on McDougal for the Diesel Flash For Fun Secret Party. For those of you who are familiar with Love know how cool it is on a normal night, throw in an insane amount of black lights, neon, fluorescent colors, and balloons, and it’s a madhouse! The place was jam packed, and the notorious Bronques of Last Night’s Party was capturing all the action.

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Yesterday could not have been any more perfect. The weather was warm and sunny, I had just finished doing a walk through of one of my favorite showrooms in Soho, and now I was on my way into the Diesel building to meet up with the living legend Renzo Rosso. As if I wasn’t in enough of a state of disbelief that I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Rosso, I was completely blown away by the amazing showroom/headquarters they are working in. As pushed through the heavy doors that read “Only The Brave…” I knew what/who was waiting on the other side, and I couldn’t wait to pick the brain of the man responsible arguably the most famous denim brand of all time.

Fashion Indie: “Diesel U:Music and your global parties bring out some of the best new musical artists in the industry. Are their any artists/bands you are currently listening to?”

Renzo Rosso: [in his Italian inspired English which tends to hypnotize you] “Well I grew up in the rock and roll era, listening to artists like Black Sabbath and The Sex Pistols. A lot of this rock and roll attitude has definitely played a big part in what Diesel has become. However, I think all music is important. [Right now] All I really listen to is the Diesel U:Music radio station. They always play a wide variety of music, and have two live performances everyday. This has taught me to draw inspiration from whatever is happening at that moment, whether it be Kanye West, Pharrell, Rage Against The Machine, or Madonna all music is important. I have recently found their attitudes more and more inspirational, and that’s what I like to bring out in my clothing.”

FI: “You’re being honored with the Corporate Leadership Award at the 26th Annual Night of the Stars gala. Be honest, did you ever imagine Diesel getting this big?”

RR: “I think most people dream of being big of course, but they never really believe it until they hit that turning point. Once I knew I had established my brand, I could really focus on making it as big as I could. That is an amazing feeling, a feeling that I will never forget. While it felt like forever when it was happening, looking back it feels like it happened overnight.”

FI: “What do you attribute to this success?”

RR: “One thing that we have always tried to be with Diesel is pioneers. We are always introducing new, modern, different, fresh, and rebellious products that take both denim and the people wearing it to a whole new place. [However], I think the two biggest keys to our success were our vintage denim and the way we changed the way we communicated with our customers. Our vintage denim was something that no one else was doing at the time. We were the only ones able to produce a denim that had a look and feel of a great vintage pair of denim. This really helped to launch both Diesel and the industry into a new way of production. As I mentioned, our communication methods changed too. Most people were going direct saying ‘Here’s the product, buy it’. We decided to get away from that, and find a whole new way to communicate with our people. We decided to communicate through other people, the people our customers were listening to. We started working with celebrities, musicians, athletes to communicate in a more subtle way.”

FI: “You live an adventurous life, filled with hundreds of successes. Through all of that, one is bound to make some mistakes. Do you have any major regrets? Anything you wish you could change?”

RR: “I wish that I would have done more charity work. Don’t get me wrong I have and still do a lot, but I wish I would have made it more public. I recently met with the Dalai Lama and he told me ‘Use your brand and your face to show the work you have done. You have the power to inspire others, and you should take pride in what you have done.’ I have learned from that and plan to use my face and my power to send a positive message. In fact, we are currently working on building a village in Africa.”

FI: “In a world full of denim brands you have always managed to be one of the leaders in the industry. What has Diesel done that others haven’t?”

RR: “We produce a very unique denim. We have 51 years of history in manufacturing denim, and that has translated into quite the reputation amongst the industry. A lot of people don’t realize that a majority of the denim brands you find in the United States started off as Diesel affiliates. We have such amazing production facilities that they often work in the same factories as us, or they have worked at Diesel at some point in their careers. Diesel has gone on to foster a lot of these brands because of this.”

FI: “I am a big fan of your new fragrance ‘Only The Brave’, and judging by the way it was plastered all over your offices, you love it too. So do you wear the fragrance?”

RR: “I actually do wear the fragrance. I have produced many in the past, but this is the only one I wear [as he offers me to take a whiff of his scarf (I decline mostly because I could smell it prior to asking the question)]. Men’s fragrances are hard do, because I feel like they need to match the natural scent of a man’s skin.”

FI: “You are about to release your Flash For Fun collection, which contains a reflective material that glows under UV light. What was the inspiration behind this idea?”

RR: “Honestly? My kids. They came up to me saying they wanted something bright, new and fun, and this is what I gave them They loved all the pieces and the concept, and I decided that if they liked it why wouldn’t all my customers. My kids are great because they keep me really connected with what’s young and cool. This is a road I plan to take Diesel down now that I have successfully developed my Diesel Black Gold collection. Diesel is going to take a much more fun young feel, and Diesel Black Gold is going to be our high fashion line. I’m really excited to continue differentiating to two.”

[I get the dreaded wrap it up look from the other PR people in the room, and that signals the end despite the five questions I'm still dying to ask.]

I would like to thank all the people at Diesel who made this interview possible, my good friend Karli, and of course Mr. Rosso for the amazing opportunity.

For more on Diesel and Diesel U: Music be sure to check out their website.

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From Gucci, to YSL, to Diesel, YVY Mag has put together the raciest, most provocative designer ads.

READ MORE ABOUT: Diesel, gucci, NSFW, provocative, ysl

Renzo Rosso (founder and owner of Diesel and majority owner of Maison Martin Margiela since 2002), has confirmed that Mr. Margiela is no longer with, or designing the collections:

“Martin has not been there for a long time,” Russo told WGSN. “He is here but not here. We have a new fresh design team on board. We are focusing on young, realistic energy for the future; this is really Margiela for the year 2015.”

Haider Ackermann is rumored to take the reigns.

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Some people were born with a head start in life. And some were born with just a head. That’s the case for Enrique Carbone Jr, also known as Quique the Head. When Quique’s head emerged from his mother that fateful day, nothing else followed.

READ MORE ABOUT: Diesel, enrique carbone, helmet, quique the head

Diesel Farm, Renzo Rosso’s estate located in the green Marostica hills near his hometown Bassano (Venice, Italy), will open its doors to the web to sell its limited edition products online. With just one click you will have the opportunity to purchase rare and valuable specialities of the sunny and airy climate of Diesel Farm vineyards and olive groves, which previously have been distributed exclusively among a selection of the top restaurants and retailers.

Renzo Rosso comments: “I’m really proud of the wine we produce: it is conceived in a high level selected and limited production, not sold through the normal distributing channels but only in a few top restaurants around the world. Today, thanks to the e-commerce site, Diesel Farm distinguishing wines and olive oil are available to all of Diesel’s fans and gourmet passionates who want to personalize their special occasions and dinners with an additional Diesel lifestyle element.”

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I really don’t like these. What do you guys think?  See the rest of the campaign on Diesel, and help us decide. I’m sure the collection will be great, I mean, come on, it’s Diesel, but as far as the ads go…I’m just, confused?

LINK LOVE: Oh La La

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London’s prodigy designer, William Tempest, has me on structure overload with his meticulously constructed Fall 2009 collection. Having worked closely with Giles Deacon, Jean Charles de Castelbajac and Diesel, there is no questioning where the man gets his skill from. Utilizing several earthly elements inspired patterns, there is no doubt that Tempest’s Fall 2009 collection has a subdued version of earth,wind and fire on the brain. Unlike many designers, who’s work tends to be reworked before hitting the market, Tempest’s exact items are now available for purchase on Browns London!

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: William Tempest Fall 2009

Check out more from William Tempest here!

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There was no shortage in attendance at last night’s U:Music Concert hosted by Diesel at Webster Hall, and even as the night pushed on later and later the line was still going strong. Thanks to our friends over at Cornerstone, Hillary and I were lucky enough to not only see the such bands as Passion Pit, Cobra Starship, The Clipse, The Roots and Kanye West perform, but we got a chance to sit down and ask Passion Pit and Cobra Starship some pretty interesting (and funny) fashion questions.

The drinks were flowing at the all night open bar, and as Hillary and I enjoyed are drinks of choice, we warmed up the camera for the onslaught of pictures that were about to be taken.

First up, Passion Pit! Due to a few personal connections to the band, I have to admit I was most excited to see Passion Pit. The band certainly didn’t let me down either. Mike Angelakos’ falsetto was in full effect, and the band put on one of the best shows I’ve seen all year.

After Passion Pit wrapped up, Cobra Starship jumped on stage to perform a mix of new and old tracks, including Good Girls Go Bad off their upcoming album Hot Mess. The band got the dance party going for sure, and despite not having Leighton Meester come out to sing along, Cobra Starship definitely killed it.

Then came the surprise of the night! The Clipse got up on stage and performed a handful of songs, one of which “The new king of pop” Kanye West came on stage to help out with. Due to the fact that I have never seen The Clipse before, I must admit they stole the show for me! Oh and did I mention that when I tried to snap a picture of Kanye backstage I was almost thrown out of the event by his douchey bodyguard? LAME!

The Roots closed out the night with a solid performance as well. Quest Love was on the drums as always with his signature Afro flying proud. After plenty of drinks and a lot of time on our feet, it was time for Hillary and I to call it a night. A quick late night bite to eat, and back to the apartment to blog. Be sure to check out all the additional coverage of the Diesel U:Music event on Fashion Indie, I mean we were up until 5am blogging so show some love people!

Thanks again to everyone involved with the event, Karli, Passion Pit, Cobra Starship, and last but not least, Diesel.

READ MORE ABOUT: Cobra Starship, Cornerstone Promotion, Diesel, diesel u:music, Gabe Sporta, Hillary Frazier, Kanye West, Mike Angelakos, Passion Pit, Quest Love, The Clipse, The Roots, Webster Hall

Rumor has it that Corey’s half-shaved haircut was all the rage at the Diesel Party last night, but let’s face it, us girls aren’t so willing to part with half of our heads for a an edgy, Alice Dellal look. Despite the fact that Dellal herself walked in the Issa Fall 2009 runway show, all the other models appeared to have the infamous haircut, but surprise, no shaving was involved! While Issa hairstylist Malcolm Edwards’ process is a bit complicated, you can achieve the Dellal look by mousing back and blow-drying stiff the side with less hair (depending on where your part is) and bringing all dry, voluminous hair in front of the opposite side. The trick here is to use a mouse that is strong enough to hold your length/thickness of hair back so it doesn’t come creeping out!

Looks like I’m going to have to try this one for Fashion Week!

GALLERY: TRENDSPARK: Mimicking The Half Shaved Head

Thanks Elle!

READ MORE ABOUT: Alic Dellal, corey moran, Diesel, fashion week, half shaved head, Issa, Malcolm Edwards

Ah the infamous girl who passes out at the concert before the second performer hits the stage. It’ quite obvious at events like this who the real party goers are. Mental notes people, by all means get your money’s worth at open bar, but be careful of the infamous snowball effect. Clearly this girl found herself at amateur hour tonight. Oh well, you’ll learn!

READ MORE ABOUT: Cobra Starship, Diesel, diesel u:music, Kanye West, Passion Pit, street zeroes, The Clipse, Webster Hall

The stars of last night’s (again that is assuming you are reading this on Friday, despite it being posted at 4am) Cobra Starship put on quite the show. Gabe Sporta was his usual energetic self moving all across the stage, and while the clip above doesn’t feature the expected “special guest” Leighton Meester, their synth player Victoria takes over just fine. Check out the clip of them performing “Good Girls Go Bad” off their upcoming album Hot Mess, which will hit shelves August 11!

READ MORE ABOUT: Blair Waldorf, Cobra Starship, Decaydance Records, Diesel, diesel u:music, Fueled By Ramen, Gabe Sporta, Good Girls Go Bad, gossip girl, Hot Mess, Leighton Meester, Victoria of Cobra Starship

“I haven’t bought a pair of jeans in ten years, fuck you Diesel!”

Oopsies!!! Someone at Diesel isn’t going to be happy with mister Gabe tomorrow (or today, rather, sleep isn’t an option at fashion indie…we wanted you to hear it first. You’re welcome in advance from Hillary and Corey at 4:03 AM)

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Hillary and I spent last night (technically still tonight, sleep isn’t an option at Fashion Indie) at the Diesel U:Music party at Webster Hall. On the invite there was the big “Special Performance” tag line, which clearly meant all bets were off. Needless to say we were all surprised enough to see Pusha T and Malice of The Clipse, but when Kanye West stepped on stage it was game over! Despite almost getting thrown out of the party for trying to snap a picture of Mr. West before he got on stage, I was able to bargain my way out of trouble long enough to film this clip of their performance. Notice my amazing video skills thank you very much, but ignore how the flashing lights managed to mess with the auto focus at certain times.

READ MORE ABOUT: Diesel, diesel u:music, Kanye West, Kanye West surprise performance, Mr. West, Pusha T, The Clipse ft. Kanye West, The Clipse. Malice, Webster Hall

We sat down with Jeff, Ayad, and Ian of Passion Pit to rattle off a few questions before their set, and found out everything you really wanted to know:

Fashion Indie: So rumor has it you guys are sponsored by Marc Jacobs?

Passion Pit (looking shocked): No, we’d like to be sponsored by some dorky stuff (Ayad).

Manager- Marc Jacobs may be sending them some free stuff.

Ian- Usually what happens is that we endorse something, and then we get free stuff, like instruments.

Fashion Indie: Who is the most fashion-conscious member of your band?

PP: (Disagreement) Ian thinks he’s the most fashionable but Jeff and Ayad agree that it’s Mike.  Mike took a fashion class, which is where the name Passion Pit originated from. Fashion Indie agrees that it is most likely Mike.

FI: Cobra Starship did a collaboration with Leighton Meester (who we actually had to explain to the guys that she was from Gossip Girl, they had no idea who she was).  If you could do a collaboration with a celebrity, who would it be?

PP: Beyonce.

Jeff- No Solange.

Manager- …you probably could do that.

Ayad- We should stick with the original.

Jeff- Yeah, we might as well reach for the sky.

FI: Have you guys seen the movie Bruno? (No, not yet). If he were to style your next photo shoot, would it be the full velcro suit? Or the kilt with angel wings from the MTV VMAs?

PP: Neither, the banana hammock

FI: If you were to do a collaboration product or line with Diesel, what would it be?

PP (after some muttering, something about not liking the pricing too much, I think):

Ayad- I’d do more stuff for broad shouldered, shorter guys. (Clearly making reference to his stature).

FI: Alright, last question; who had better style as a TV father figure, Mike Brady or Bill Cosby?

PP (In up-roaring agreement): Bill Cosby, he had a bad ass sweater collection.

Passion Pit put on a killer performance. Corey is uploading videos to the Fashion Indie Youtube channel as I type! Check out more photos from their performance on Cult

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We had a chance to sit down tonight with Gabe and Ryland of Cobra Starship at the ‘Diesel U:Music’ event at Webster Hall, and they dished exclusively to Fashion Indie about everything you really wanted to know:

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Fashion Indie: First and foremost, how incredibly hot is Leighton Meester?

Cobra Starship: Really hot!  She’s the hottest she’s ever looked in our video.  In Gossip Girl she’s in high school, but in our video she brought it.

Ryland: She’s really shiny.

Gabe: She’s got the blonde hair, like Betty to Veronica. She’s a bad girl. They both agree, she’s a total babe.

FI: Ryland, if you could steal an article from Gabe’s closet, what would it be?

CS: My retro Jordan 2 Low-tops.

Wait, what?….Apparently Gabe stole a pair of Ryland’s Jordan’s, and he keeps them in his “cloffice,” or closet office, which he described as “I keep a stack of sneakers and I have a little desk.”  Just what I want, more space for the clothes and shoes, and a tiny desk to work from. So I guess if Ryland had to choose an article of Gabe’s clothing to steal, it would be one of his own, and Gabe agreed that if he had to steal an article of Ryland’s clothing, it would be the Jordans that he already stole.

FI: If your upcoming album, Hot Mess, were an article of clothing, what would it be?

CS (Both agree): After simply blurting out thong, they rediscuss the question to come up with a dirty long tank top with holes in it and no underwear, after a five day binge, with puke and blood all over it, and one nipple showing.

Side note- The guys told us that the tattoo on the girl’s lip on the cover of the album is actually a real tattoo. Nobody knew it, but it’s totally true.

FI: If you were to do a collaboration product of line with Diesel, what would it be?

CS: A stretch denim unitard, maybe in full cobra print. 90%  Stretch Denim, 10% Lycra

FI: How do you guys dress for the stage?

CS: Gabe- Honestly, we’re posers, we play to the crowd.  If we’re playing for a bunch of fifteen-year-olds that love hoodies, we’ll wear hoodies.

Ryland- And if we’re playing for a bunch of Republicans, we’ll wear blue suits and red ties.

FI: Who is the best dressed in the band?

CS: Gabe- Ryland. He reads The Sartorialist and stuff. I just shop at the mall.

Finally, we saved the best for last:

FI: If you were on ‘Nickelodeon Super Toy Run,’ what toy would you be gunning for?

CS uproar: Gabe doesn’t know what ‘Nickelodeon Super Toy Run’ was because he’s an “immigrant” and didn’t have cable, which turned into him calling us racist because immigrants couldn’t watch Super Toy Run, but Rylan quickly replied “The Voltron full set, the metal one, not the plastic one.”

The guys put on a great show, Corey’s uploading the videos as I type! Check out a gallery of their performance on Cult

READ MORE ABOUT: Cobra Starship, colton rull set, Diesel, gabe, Leighton Meester, nickelodeon super toy run, retro jordan 2s, ryland, the metal one, u:music, Webster Hall

Here’s our running list of denim brands that we love, based on quality, fit, wash variety, and overall fashion-ness:

1. Naked and Famous- Rare and unique fabrics from Japan, high quality and satire play on our celebrity obsessed culture. Win.

2. April 77- Known for their attitude and underground influence, not wallet-breaking price. Made in France.

3. Cheap Monday- Tons of crazy prints and colored washes. Made in Sweden.

4. Replay-Great skinny and ‘boyfriend’ style, in a bunch of interesting washes. Made in Italy.

5. Acne- A ton of variety in mens’ fits, and repeat winner of ‘Designer of the Year’ by Swedish Elle.  Made in Sweden.

6. K(T)subi- Formerly Tsubi, currently Ksubi, this brand invented themselves based on fit, and has continued to outfit surfers in super, super jeans ever since. Made in Australia.

7. Nudie- Made from the best Italian, Turkish, American, and Japanese qualities using the best techniques. Made in Italy, with the only con being they don’t have a women’s line (yet?).

8. Diesel- I know people that swear by Diesel, mostly skinny guys who can never find sizes small enough for their 26 inch waists and still long enough for their 6′0 tall frames.  Diesel has always been known for their high-quality and long lasting denim. I may be impartial because I love everything Diesel makes, not just their jeans. Made in Italy.

9. Levis- After coming out with the 510 and 511, Levis seemed to have redeemed themselves as every hipster and musician’s best friend. Made in the US!

10. G Star- ‘Raw’ denim. Prides themselves in being about nothing more than the product itself, keeping it fashionable and well-fit. Made in the Netherlands.

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Think we missed any?  Do you have one ‘go-to’ brand for jeans?

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Fashion and music go hand in hand, so it’s needless to assume that The Diesel:U:Music tour is going to be jaw dropping. While the tour lasts from July-December, NYC is one of Diesel’s first stops with an exclusive event for only the biggest Diesel gurus. Come July 30th, HEARTSREVOLUTION and The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! will rock out at Webster Hall alongside a killer lineup of Theophilus London, Passion Pit, Cobra Starship, Drake, The Roots and many more mystery guests.

So, you’re itching to go, huh? Just wear your favorite pair of Diesel jeans to one of the following participating Diesel locations for a chance to snag invitations to this once in a lifetime, private event. As always, invitations are only available while supplies last: 

-July 25th and 26th at Lexington at 60th Street at 5pm

-July 27th and 28th 5th Avenue and 54th Street at 5pm

-July 29th and 30th Union Square at 14th Street at 5pm

And if this event hasn’t made you fall harder for Diesel, the first fashion brand to launch a radio station back in 2008 will launch Diesel Radio live in NYC from July 20th-25th. Stop by the 5th Avenue Planet store for some enjoyable jams!

READ MORE ABOUT: Cobra Starship, Diesel, Diesel:U:Music, Drake, HEARTSREVOLUTION, Passion Pit, The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt!, Theophilus London, Webster Hall

If there’s one thing I hate about try clothes on, it’s the fact that most dressing rooms are ill equipped with proper mirrors to really give me a look at what i’ve just tried on. Leave it up to Diesel to solve the “does my butt look good” issue with their Magic 360° Mirror. Finally, a mirror that allows you to see the the front and back, as well as the left and right sides or garments when you look in the mirror. This mirror is currently stationed at Diesel’s newest store in Madrid, but I have a feeling that it will make its way to the USA relatively soon. 

Thanks Highsnobette!

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I’m more intrigued by the boots, but the collection is great as well!

Gallery: Diesel: Spring 2010 RTW Collection

via WWD

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With a collection of intimates for both men and women, Diesel has set the stage for Fall/Winter ‘09. Pieces in just about every color and style give consumers a broad range to chose from.

LINKAGE: SPhoto

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You’ve got the smell of burning rubber in your nostrils, the screaming wind in your ears and the taste of adrenaline on your tongue. So, what’s missing? Only the most fashionable head protection the motorcycle/moped world has ever seen. Thanks to the brilliant designs of Diesel, now you can sport a military inspired Mowie helmet, complete with an interchangeable and un-scratchable, 100% UV protective visor, removable and washable padding, padded neck support, and the trademark Diesel Mohican crest. Having the chance to see this baby, up close and personal, I was really impressed by the leather mohawk detail and the mere sturdiness of this helmet.

Designed by the Diesel Creative Team, the helmet is priced around $250 and available in matte white, black, green and bronze in sizes XS-XL. Look out for the Mowie helmet this fall in Diesel stores across the USA.

READ MORE ABOUT: Diesel, Mowie Helmet

For all of you Diesel lovers out there, Renzo Rosso has quite a treat for you this Fall! I was lucky enough to check out the Diesel showroom this morning, so trust me when I tell you that these are some of the best pieces Diesel has produced. Slated to drop this July, I got up close and personal with many of the Diesel, Diesel Black Gold and Diesel Denim Gallery pieces from the Fall 2009 collection. Here’s what you can expect:

Despite the fact that weather elements may seem like a pretty generic theme for a collection, Diesel completely rocked out the “weathering” technique and had some awesome storm wash, and vintage rain acid wash denim for the fall. A new denim cut, the Wenga, with frontal pockets and a slight taper to straight leg, will hit stores this fall and is definitely a jean to add to your collection. Though I didn’t get to see a sample, men’s organic paper denim will be back this fall, and good news boys, they are designed to absorb odors, so no need to do laundry! My favorite addition to the Diesel denim family has to be the Matic jean, which brings back the work denim stripe in all of its vintage glory. While some of the weather themes got a bit too literal with print raindrops, I loved the foggy, wet looking leather jackets as well as the sunburn dyed sweatshirts. And for you girly girls out there, expect a slight digression from the androgyny Diesel is so well know for and look forward to a feminine future!

As per usual, the Diesel Black Gold collection is worth sacrificing a limb for. The luxury line, coming into it’s 4th season, radiated a marching band, old New Orleans jazz vibe. Like the Diesel collection, women can expect a much more feminine and refined collection, with a floor-length silk gown definitely worth splurging on. Of course, I couldn’t help by drool over the drop-crotch, tapered overalls. If you’re looking for unique, Diesel Black Gold has got some amazing leather jackets and vests with vacuum sealed badges, medals, confederate stars and buttons beneath the leather (they look embossed but the the pieces are actually beneath the leather!) And the best part of the collection? Well, there is limited distribution on the Diesel Black Gold label so you won’t see too many people rocking the awesome army-leather, drawstring knapsack!

Last but not least was the most exciting accessory of the morning: the Diesel motorcycle helmet. Originally created in Italy for all the moped users, helmets will be released this fall in a variety of basic colors. Part of me wants to go get a motorcycle liscense just so I have a reason to own one of these leather mohawk-ed helmets, though I guess I could wear it snowboarding? 

So, there you have it folks. Happy wish-listing! 

GALLERY: SECRETS FROM THE BRAVE: What To Expect From Diesel This Fall

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