Category: News

Nomad Interview with Errolson Hugh

December 8, 2013 by rocky

The good folks at Nomad Toronto posted up an interview with Errolson Hugh founder of ACRONYM and designer at Stone Island Shadow Project. As a visionary in technical clothing, it’s always worthwhile reading some of the insights that Errolson gives into his design process. Most of the interview focuses on his designs under the Stone … Read more

Friends: How Many of Us Have Them?

November 20, 2013 by Contributor

Friends: how many of us have them? by Lucas Tyson

(Editors note:Whodini may have some input on this)

I had an easy time making friends in college. Relating to others came naturally because we were all thrust into the similar circumstance of a brand new environment that we had to learn together, along with an abundance of free time to socialize. I finished school and still made friends, but they came at a considerably slower rate. Less free time, more stress. Over time the closest of my college friends began to leave New York, and my social life began to disintegrate. This was extremely troubling, because let’s face it, when you’re drinking alone at noon on a Sunday, it’s not called “brunch” it’s called “a drinking problem.”

After much introspection I realized the reason I wasn’t acquiring friends was internal: I was waiting for people to find me instead of pursuing them on my own. If you’re reading this you may be experiencing the same things. There is a method to making friends that works for me, and I’ve broken it down into four parts to ease the process for you. Click through to see what they are..

Style Inspiration – Sk8thing

October 22, 2013October 22, 2013 by rocky

Sk8thing may not be a household name in most places on Earth but he is a fundamental player in the evolution of modern streetwear. Sk8thing has played a founding role BAPE®, Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream, WTAPS and most recently C.E. His graphic designs have graced countless T-shirts and collaborative pieces and he has worked with industry heavyweights like Pharrell and Hiroshi Fujiwara. The ever elusive Sk8thing is rarely seen in public without his face obscured by masks , bandanas or scarves. His style captured in these photographs shows his personal style is as dynamic as his designs.

Essential Sk8thing Reading

Interview Magazine

iD Online

Sk8thing Unofficial Tumblr

VMAN – Hip Hop Oligarchs Video

October 1, 2013 by rocky

The upcoming 10th anniversary issue of V-MAN includes an editorial titled ‘Hip-Hop Oligarchs.’ The feature styled by Maryam Malakpour and shot by Carlos Serrao features Wiz Khalifa , A$AP Rocky, Big Boi and Future in an array of high fashion items including Givenchy and SLP. The above video channels grainy 1990s VCR footage and is … Read more

Sadak Spring/Summer 2014

September 30, 2013 by rocky

Berlin-based label SADAK presents it’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection “in liminal space”. I wasn’t sure what to make of it when I first viewed the collection, but after going through all of the looks, I see a pretty clear direction from designer Sasa Kovacevic. Sasa is able to take contemporary men’s trends (printed t-shirts, drop crotch pants and oversized cuts) and put an imprint on them that feels fresh; likely because he’s drawing from such different influences.

Apparently the collection mixes Serbian hip hop subculture and Japanese traditional dress. You can see the inspiration in the Serbian 19th century embroidery, Japanese silk painting and Serbian ethnography. The shapes here are the most interesting part to me as they are straddle the line between bold and wearable. This is the type of collection that you can go all out with or tone down with more traditional wardrobe staples. 18 more looks after the jump

In Rick We Trust

September 27, 2013September 27, 2013 by rocky

Photo of LeeAnet Noble (Dance Choreographer) via Into the Gloss Reaction to the Rick Owens Spring/Summer womenswear 2014 show in Paris has been swift and divisive. In the presentation Rick eschewed the use of traditional models and instead assembled a team of step dancers recruited from US sororities. With the lack of racial diversity on … Read more

Denim Jacket Picks for Fall

September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 by rocky

A denim jacket is a key wardrobe staple that can be worn almost all year round. I’ve went and picked out 5 of my favorites from the Fall/Winter 2013 season. Neighborhood Stockman-D/C Jacket A western-inspired light washed denim jacket from Neighborhood. The fading on the arms and body are quite believable and not overdone. The … Read more

New C.E Fall/Winter 2013 Items

September 21, 2013 by rocky

RSVP Gallery in Chicago just dropped an selection of items from CAVEMPT. The release included the ziggurat patch sweatshirt, a light white synthetic jacket and the brown MA-1 style bomber jacket. Many items from C.E seem to be selling briskly on other webshops so you may want to hurry if one of these pieces catches … Read more

The Black Soft Artwork at Religion UK NY Pop-up

August 18, 2013August 17, 2013 by rocky

The Black Soft is best known for being a band, but the members Chase and Joey are involved in a variety of projects across disciplines. They worked with Nicola Formichetti on a MAC Cosmetics commercial last year. Recently they provided the artwork for the Religion UK pop-up on Broome St (which closed earlier this month). The black and white paintings caught my attention.

More photos after the jump.

Raf Simons x Fred Perry AW13 collection

August 5, 2013 by rocky

While the on-going collaboration between Fred Perry and Raf Simons has not really broke new ground in it’s product offering, there are always a few gems in each collection. For Autumn/Winter 2013, Raf once again visits Mod culture (think checkerboard shirts) and mashes it against American collegiate wear (varsity jackets w/ chenille letters). The presentation is nicely done with Pierre Debusscherre behind the lens with styling by Robbie Spencer (fashion director at Dazed & Confused). Keeping with the line’s inspirations the location of this shoots Hippodrome de Boitsfort ( a former racecourse in Brussels built in 1875).

My personal favorites are the electric blue duffle coat, the knit polo and the burgundy varsity. Take a look at the rest of the collection after the jump.