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Sneaker Politics x Reebok NPC UK CNL “Storyville”

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Boutique retailer Sneaker Politics and Reebok have joined forces to deliver a special edition of the NPC UK CNL silhouette. Aptly dubbed “Storyville,” the sneaker is inspired by the red-light district of New Orleans, Louisiana from 1897 to 1917. Located near the French Quarter, Storyville used to occupy a sixteen-block area in the city, where governance on … Read more

Yohji Yamamoto Discuss His Failures, Successes, and Fashion Philosophy

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Legendary Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto recently sat down with Business of Fashion‘s Imran Amed, for a rare and lengthy interview in which he spoke on his roots, his successes, his failures and his fashion philosophy. Yamamoto who is renowned for his avant-garde tailoring, over-sized silhouettes and dark color palette, spoke about how rejection led him to a life of gambling and drinking, and how going back to Japan saved his life. He also discussed his brand’s history, and gave a few words of wisdom directed at the young designers.

Watch the 39-minute video above to find out how the fashion icon turned his career around, and be sure to head over to Business of Fashion to read the full accompanying article.

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2016 “Monogram Eclipse” Collection

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Taking inspiration from the classic Malle Courrier trunk, French fashion house Louis Vuitton presents the “Monogram Eclipse” collection for Fall/Winter 2016. The luxe treatment has been applied to a number of leather goods and travel items, which boasts smooth leather detailing and dark grey metallic accents. The capsule highlights the introduction of four new baggage options: the Backpack Voyager, the … Read more

Y-3 Fall/Winter 2016 Sneaker Collection

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Y-3 is all set to roll out its comprehensive sneaker collection for the Fall/Winter 2016 season. The upcoming offering draws inspiration from the ’90s with a mix of rave culture along with Yohji Yamamoto’s minimalist signature. For example, the popular Qasa silhouette has been reworked as an extra-high boot, while adidas’ staple Stan Smith and Superstar sneakers have … Read more

New Balance ML999 FB “White/Tan”

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For summer 2016, New Balance has rolled out yet another update – this time around on its classic ML 999 silhouette. The sneaker boasts a mesh and synthetic leather upper construction, along with a typical chunky outer sole. Minimalist tan-colored detailing at the heel tab and tongue rounds out the design which is now available at select New Balance retailers, including … Read more

Instagram Officially Unveils a Complete Redesign

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A while back in April, some Instagram users had the opportunity to test out a black-and-white redesign. Instagram has officially made that the design for its overhauled app. Version 8.0, which is now available, offers a simpler design that “puts the focus on your posts and keeps your features in the same place.” The photo-sharing social media app has also kicked its old retro-inspired app icon to the curb, in favor of a more colorful look — one that extends to Layout, Boomerang and Hyperlapse.
 

This Huge Skull Armchair is a Must-See Design by Gregory Besson

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Parisian designer Gregory Besson, imagined and brought alive an armchair that’s shaped like a skull – a motif that has been used several times in many of his designs. The massive skull armchair is crafted with fiberglass and provided with a high quality leather seat. Single-handedly made by Besson in his Paris workshop, the very unique and interesting home accessory will be made upon demand. Head over … Read more

adidas Originals “Fashion Week” Pack

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adidas Originals unveils one of its most exciting limited edition pack for the season. Dubbed “Fashion Week” pack, the delivery consists of the adidas Originals Stan Smith, the Tubular Doom, and the Tubular Nova silhouettes, which features exotic metallic prints along their respective uppers. The Stan Smith sports a bold reptile texture with a continuous … Read more

Rough Crafts Yamaha MT-07 “Onyx Blade”

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Taipei custom motorcycle shop Rought Crafts introduces its take on the Yamaha MT-07, built to order for a resident of Taipei who wants an agile and fast machine to tackle the heavy traffic in the Taiwanese capital. Most of the bodywork have been replaced with more angular matte-black aluminum pieces. In addition this, the front … Read more

The SPOFEC Rolls-Royce Wraith “Overdose” is Berserk

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Rolls-Royce tuner SPOFEC, unveils its latest rendition of the Wraith. Dubbed “Overdose,” it’s apparent that the mean looking car is not for the regular Rolls-Royce customer. The vehicle makes a bold statement with a wider back than the regular, thanks to the prominent wheel arches made from carbon fiber, which features a set of massive … Read more