Fashion

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

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

New Balance MRT580 LS Grey/Black

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New Balance has rolled out a worthy update of its MRT580 silhouette, for the warmer season. Delivered in a Grey/Black colorway, this new release features a mixed construction of mesh, suede and leather paneling on the upper, in a full light grey base with black overlays on the toe, heel and back end of the sole unit. The sneaker is highlighted with … Read more

Packer Shoes x Reebok Phase 1 Pro “30th Anniversary”

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To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Packer Shoes and Reebok has teamed up to create a special rendition of the Phase 1 Pro silhouette. The sneaker boasts a full black leather upper construction, contrasted by a white tongue, laces, heel and lining. “1985” has also been embroidered into the heel in tonal stitching, alongside a gold Reebok-branded … Read more

Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2016 Sunglasses Editorial by Union Los Angeles

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For Thom Browne’s latest Spring/Summer 2016 delivery of sunglasses, high-end clothing boutique Union Los Angeles has decided to provide us with a better look, with a new editorial. The editorial showcases the sunglasses on-face, and each style boasts contemporary designs, with gold-plated metal frames, paired with clean, mirrored lenses. The trio of the styles and more, are now available … Read more

adidas Originals Samoa “Pigskin” Pack

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For summer 2016, adidas has decided to bring back the retro Samoa silhouette, popular in the early 2000s. This reintroduction sees the sneaker delivered in the form of a “Pigskin” pack, crafted alongside Woodie White of Oyster Holdings. The release arrives in three colorways: “Vapor Pink,” “Vapor Grey” and “Pale Nude” — all of which … Read more