Fashion + Design

Punk, Pass, Poser: Who did punk proper at the Met Ball 2013

Marissa | May 24th, 2013

So, I know this is old news by now, but I wanted to share my thoughts regarding the The Met Ball 2013. This years theme was punk, due to the latest costume exhibit; Punk: Chaos to Couture (that ahem, I’ll be checking out at the end of the month. ) But I won’t bore you with Best/Worst dressed sh*t. Sure Sienna and Cara killed it in studded Burberry and while I consider Chloe Sevigny at least sort of punk she wasn’t really exuding it, punk that is. Kirsten Dunst may not be so punk, but she is, at the very least a “rocker”, but all four women didn’t own it. I’m going to get down to who I thought really owned the punk aesthetic.

Punk: Kim Gordon in Saint Laurent, Dree Hemingway in Stella McCartney, Kathryn Neale Shaffer in Carven, and Greta Gerwig in Saint Laurent, and somehow Marion Cotillard in Doir owned it, my only choice that wasn’t wearing all black.

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Time for new shorts bro?

Callan | May 3rd, 2013

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Every summer a different shorts aesthetic reigns supreme in my not so humble neighborhood of Williamsburg. For the fashion forward, this summer is gonna go two ways- Sweats, or athletic shorts, or loose long board short shapes. Read More

Men With and Without Hats

Callan | April 30th, 2013

There is always one look that kind of plagues me because I don’t have the gear for it. Read More

Harmony Korine does it again

Callan | April 30th, 2013

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The film Spring Breakers is an obvious success in its ability to be treated as both fine art/experimental filmmaking and able to appeal to young, dumb teenagers in its “commercial as conceptual” vision. Read More

Poler Makes Cool Camping Gear

Marissa | April 23rd, 2013

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As the title suggests Poler, the Portland outdoor “stuff” maker makes the “highest standard of stuff” for the highest quality of outdoor hipster. I mean, who likes North Face zip off pants? The answer is: nobody. Read More

Best Friends in the Wild

Lee | April 22nd, 2013

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“Best friends are a natural phenomenon seen all over the world,” starts a voice over in the tradition of great natural science narrators like David Attenborough. We see two smartly dressed girls in a New York park focusing intently on their tai chi. This little film directed by Lena Dunham for Rachel Antonoff’s Fall 2013 line is a charming ode to the BFF that showcases Natonoff’s classic colors and lines against Dunham’s sly humor.

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Converse: Get Chucked!

Claire | April 22nd, 2013

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Converse has been around since before I can remember.  Synonymous with the sneaker itself, Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars are ever-popular.  So, how can a brand remain at the top of its game in the fashion scene for so many years?  It all comes down to solid branding, clever marketing, and classic timeless appeal. Read More

The Way of the Black Mamba

Claire | April 15th, 2013

In Buenos Aires, the streets are hot with the scent of Black Mamba, a new fashion line featuring street-friendly styles in leather, knit, denim, silk, and fierce heavy metal accessories.  Black Mamba is sexy, futuristic, and avant-garde with subtly seductive silhouettes.  Showcasing a broad palette of colors and textures for spring/summer 2013 from red, striped, pale blue, white, tan, and army green to black. The brand is playful, spontaneous and edgy in their approach to fashion.  Officially launched in March 2012, Black Mamba has an interesting strategy for attracting the right kind of customers.  Promotion by way of exclusive runway shows and alluring mini-booklets, distributed in trendy hotels and boutiques in Palermo Soho, with a web link and address for the non-commercial cozy Palermo-Soho loft-atelier that serves as their store.  Upon entering the loft, in an unmarked building by way of a buzzer and personal escort up a tiny elevator, customers are treated to a friendly sales vibe and one-on-one service.  Here you can sip a cappuccino while rifling through linen and leather.  There is only one change room,  but there may be three other customers at most.   Read More

Ray Ban : Flying High

Claire | April 11th, 2013
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Ray Ban Wayfarer: perma-classic

Ray Ban is a name that is practically synonymous with sunglasses, and its no surprise given the company’s rich long history in eyewear production.  In 1936, American test pilot John A. Macready returned from a hot-air balloon complaining that the sun had damaged his eyes, and commissioned Bausch + Lomb to make him a pair of sunglasses that would protect his eyes from the sun and also look good.  With this, the aviator was born.   Read More

Sporty Spice gives you everything

Callan | April 8th, 2013

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Very often lately people have been bringing up the Spice Girls in a mid/late 90′s fashion revival which also includes N’SYNC and the film Hackers (think I already posted that one). Read More

High-Octane Kicks

Claire | April 7th, 2013

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Isabelle Marant has taken things to the next level with the platform wedge trend.  She has crossed it with the sneaker, to create a high-top platform wedge sneaker.  Not only will these kicks give you a little height, but they promise comfort and stability as well–at least in comparison to their wobbly high-heeled cousin.  But hold onto your wallet before you run to the store and buy a pair, because the price tag for these kicks runs steep.   Read More

A Man’s Shirt

Lee | April 5th, 2013

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I’d long thought I was the only one, the lone lady seeking the perfect cut in a man’s shirt. But lo and behold I am not alone, and I can stop the search: Tradlands crafts classic men’s button downs in cuts made for women. Read More

Sword + Fern Is Full Blown E-commerce

Marissa | March 27th, 2013

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Yep, just like the title says the small jewelry/home goods/apothecary store located in the 811 “mall” on lower W Burnside is now totally online! For those folks that don’t happen to live in our fair city you can now buy or local goods from your corner office, or more likely your cubical. Read More

Courrèges Millésimes

Guillaume | March 26th, 2013

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Right next to the historic Courrèges shop on Rue François 1er near the Champs-Élysées, the brand has just opened a new store: Courrèges Millésimes. Concurrently, the Galeries Lafayette will host an exclusive pop up store. Courrèges is definitely in full bloom. Read More

3-Dita

Callan | March 25th, 2013

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3-D Printing is all the web buzz at the moment, and within minutes of most people hearing about its existence, promising inroads have been forged to fashion and just about every other design industry. Read More