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How Theophilus London Inspires Kanye West’s Style

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:50:49 +0000

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.

Buttoned up to the shoulder in his own custom suit.

Rick Owens has London rocking the mod mini.

Celebs Came Out in Droves for the Levi’s Fall 2012 Global Collection

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:02:28 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, News & Culture Editor Lester and I waltzed down to SoHo for Levi’s Fall 2012 Global Collection preview. Before the actual runway show began, we walked around the space, Stella Artois and PBRs in hand, checking out mini instillations inspiring the line. It was a hot spot for celeb sightings, as VIPs like Maria Menounos, Brad Goreski, Zachery Levi, Byrdie Bell, Theophilus London and Jessica White took their places in the front row. Click to see all the famous faces and the collection in full.

Collection photos via WWD.com.

-New York, NY - 02/15/2012- Levi`s First Ever Global Collection Preview For Fall 2012. -PICTURED: Brad Goreski, Harley Viera Newton, Jessica White, Byrdie Bell -PHOTO by: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com -CS_211251 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

-New York, NY - 02/15/2012- Levi`s First Ever Global Collection Preview For Fall 2012. -PICTURED: Jessica White -PHOTO by: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com -CS_211271 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

-New York, NY - 02/15/2012- Levi`s First Ever Global Collection Preview For Fall 2012. -PICTURED: Brad Goreski, Theophilus London -PHOTO by: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com -CS_211308 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

-New York, NY - 02/15/2012- Levi`s First Ever Global Collection Preview For Fall 2012. -PICTURED: Maria Menounos, Brad Goreski -PHOTO by: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com -CS_211260 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

Theophilus London Turning Tables for Fashion Week Fêtes

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:40:41 +0000

Last night, the dapper rapper Theophilus London traded in the mic for a turntable, and took his turn as DJ to the fiery fêtes of NY Fashion Week. The FashionIndies hit the Joseph Abboud after party with London as the DJ on the invite. Fashionably late, and several dirty 90s hip hop songs in, we realized it was not Theophilus spinning. The new garde fashionisto had already made moves for a more (literally) underground party at the W Hotel‘s former Downstairs, the new Lilium. Well played, sir. We made our way W-wards and got down to his rap ass rap set. Don’t get too bummed, catch his set tonight, if you can.

He’s touting his tunes all over town to the fashionable elite. Next stop, the Rebecca Minkoff after party at the Darby Downstairs tonight. Then he’s setting the mood for Rachel Roy‘s after party on Monday.

So, if you’re a fashion journalist, he’s playing for you. Find your way in.

Versace x H&M: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:56:53 +0000

Animals. We became animals over the animal-geo-floral-tropic printed Versace x H&M collection. And this was at the press pre-release! Friday evening, editors, bloggers, and VIPs sauntered up to the H&M on the corner of 51st and 5th Ave expecting to give a name and stroll in for some cordial industry-insider shopping. What we found was a line around the block (next to bundled up kiddies already camped out for the actual Saturday 9AM opening), and a shopping ferocity usually reserved for Black Friday.

Now having seen the collection we’ve been going bananas over for months, here’s the scoop:

The collection was chock full of hit and misses, but admittedly mostly hits. And though there were the luxuries of pomegranate boozing whilst shopping, and indulging in dime sized hors d'oeuvre of petite spaghetti and meatball, spicy tuna tartar and more, the lines for the dressing rooms were no picnic. Many, like me, went rogue and tried on dresses over the clothes in the midst of the crowd. It werqs. Check the best and the worst of the collection and WHO was shopping ahead.

Theophilus London, Mickey Boardman and Robert Verdi got their diffusion shopping ON.

These lackluster hearts lacked love. In fact, they are some of the only items to remain in the store after it was ravaged by fashion bloggers, editors and the dedicated early bird shopper (even through today). Though the 90's are decidedly back, no one seems to be loving the heart print.

This outrageous palm-glam classic versace print translated best in the collection.

Of all the prints Versace could have mustered, this one lagged a bit. Sure the two-tone is kind of awesome, but it looks childish and too cheap in the first person.

This print was definitely the star of the men's department, which was considerably smaller than women's. The majority of the men's options were solid blinding pink and aqua, and studded black. This jumps out if you want something optical.

This little leather dress is stunningly studded and form fits to just the right shape. It's a little splurgier than the rest of the finds, but the $200-range for Versace still ain't bad.

At the end of the day, this shopper's hat summed up the experience. Versace x H&M was pretty epic, but seriously...

Theophilus London Raps for Fashion Journalists, Not Models

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:24:30 +0000

Wise man, Theophilus London is, as we’ll be the ones writing about him. This Brooklyn born rapper has bound onto the scene wearing nothing but fabulous, claiming to “not like fashion” yet is starting his own line, collaborating on Cole Haan shoes, throwing up vids of his shopping adventures, and sitting front row at Lanvin during Paris Fashion Week. He’s also starring in a campaign for Carlos Campos, and just played with Solange Knowles at Opening Ceremony‘s block party. Wake up Mr. West, this boy is carving out his space as hip-hop’s new fashion paragon.

His own line LVRS is slated to launch this fall, with 100 limited edition hats already sold. It will be a unisex collection of hats, blazers “and stuff”. Should be pretty dope. See what’s on his mind as he opens up to Style.com, and the sweet threads he’s kicking now.

Photo: Interview

“I can pull off anything; I have the height and the attitude. The only thing I can’t wear is a leotard, but I can wear anything else.”

Coachella Fashion Bashes: Belvedere, Lacoste & Armani Exchange Rocked Our Socks

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:12:45 +0000

Coachella Music Festival can be summed up in two words: sensory overload. Music and fashion lovers gathered in numbers around 250,000 in the piping hot desert of Palm Springs for a three day, six stage, 200+ band concert series. In addition to every trendsetter and eccentric in the country, the performances drew in the best of the fashion industry and young Hollywood. FashionIndie & Lookbooks was there to witness it all, and we certainly have a lot to report on. Here’s our recap of the best fashion events of the weekend.

Armani Exchange Neon Carnival: Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine took over a private airport on the outskirts of the festival and built a fully-functioning, Armani Exchange-branded carnival. In addition to the ferris wheel, giant slide and carnival games, they managed to build an outdoor club in the middle of the venue, complete with celebrities and bottle service. DJs Devin Lucien, Jesse Marco, and DJ Politik kept the energy high while young Hollywood danced the night away. Josh Hartnett, Paris and Nicki Hilton, Camilla Belle, Kellen Lutz, Penn Badgley, Tara Reid, Jamie Chung and Elijah Wood were just a few of our celeb spottings.

Images via Armani Exchange

Belvedere Music Lounge: The Belve Music Lounge provided a peaceful oasis from the hot desert sun. Located at a private estate in Bermuda Dunes, the lounge had a refreshing pool, mini sand pit, cold cocktails, a fun photo booth and models in bikinis demonstrating the Belvedere shaker app on iPads. DJ sets were as sought-after as the festival lineup: The Knux, Taryn Manning, Dirty Vegas, Yacht, Punches, Blaqstarr, DJ Berrie, Junior Sanchez, Theophilus London and more spun for our pleasure. Our celeb spottings included Rosario Dawson, Brittany Snow, Laidback Luke and Miguel.

Photos via Artificial Daydream and They BF

Lacoste: Lacoste L!ve, the younger, more fashionable crocodile, hosted a Pool Party that supported the efforts of The Voice Project foundation. Patron popsicles cooled us off while DJ Cassidy kept us dancing. Celeb spottings included Katy Perry, Alexander Skarsgard, Malin Akerman, Kirsten Dunst, Diane Kruger, Joshua Jackson, Adrian Grenier, Ke$ha, Lea Michele, Kelly and Jack Osbourne and Jared Eng.

Check out the original post by Samantha Lim and more photos on Lookbooks.com.

-Coachella, CA - April 17, 2010 - 944 Magazine and Armani Exchange Neon Carnival at Coachella -PICTURED: Josh Hartnett -PHOTO by: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com -CS85519

-Coachella, CA - April 17, 2010 - 944 Magazine and Armani Exchange Neon Carnival at Coachella -PICTURED: Kellan Lutz -PHOTO by: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com -CS85525

-Coachella, CA - April 17, 2010 - 944 Magazine and Armani Exchange Neon Carnival at Coachella -PICTURED: Camilla Belle -PHOTO by: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com -CS85481

EXCLUSIVE-Thermal, CA - 04/16/11 - The A|X Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine NEON CARNIVAL -PICTURED: Kelly Osbourne -PHOTO by: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com -DSC_7849 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

EXCLUSIVE-Thermal, CA - 04/16/11 - The A|X Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine NEON CARNIVAL -PICTURED: Kellan Lutz -PHOTO by: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com -DSC_7395 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

EXCLUSIVE-Thermal, CA - 04/16/11 - The A|X Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine NEON CARNIVAL -PICTURED: Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton -PHOTO by: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com -DSC_7777 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

EXCLUSIVE-Thermal, CA - 04/16/11 - The A|X Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine NEON CARNIVAL -PICTURED: Usher, Rihanna -PHOTO by: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com -DSC_7967 Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com

Lindsay Goes Oops!

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:50:30 +0000

Theophilus London covered pre-Twitter songbird Tweet’s 2002 masterpiece, “Oops! (Oh My)” and used outtakes from Linday Lohan‘s steamy photoshoot with Muse as the video.

Say what you will about Lohan – I certainly do – but girl knows how to model. Now if only she could hold her liquor as well…

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EVENT ALERT: Diesel:U:Music Tour Hits NYC

Kirby Marzec — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:26:58 +0000

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!