Archives » February, 2008

CONVERSE LAUNCHES “CONNECTIVITY” AD CAMPAIGN

Converse celebrates their 100th anniversary this year and to celebrate, they are launching a new ad campaign called “Connectivity”. The campaign celebrates the past 10 decades of shaking up the status quo and features icons from a broad spectrum of music, art, sports and fashion.

The campaign aims to visually ‘connect’ past and present Converse […]

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The Man in the White Hat

With his thick, nearly-octagonal eyeglasses, Obama-for-President button, and bowtie-less tuxedo shirt, Spike Lee had a lot going on at the Oscar’s, but thanks to that dashing white trilby, he proved himself one of the good guys.

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PUMA BUKAI

The Puma Bukai is a ‘martial arts’ based shoe. A low profile, heavy detailed stitching and a velcro closure that wraps around the shoe in a unique form. Seen here in black, dark shadow and straw. Also available in white/navy. Available for apx. $140 at Kitbag.

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STYLE BREAK: Z GALLERIE SKULL RED WINE

This skull trend just won’t go die!
After being featured on seemingly every piece of clothing it’s now come to wine. Along with an appreciation for style, all men should have an appreciation for wine.
The Z Gallerie Skull Red Wine is an imported Italian wine. This bottle features label art designed by and for […]

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MISHKA SPRING 2008 COLLECTION

Mishka serves up their Spring 2008 collection. The collection offers cut & sew items including military inspired jackets, their take on the iconic motorcycle jacket, activewear hoodies and shorts.
Digital Gravel is offering a decent selection of the collection.
via High Snobiety

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A Little Left-Over Loving

Wow, it’s been awhile since I posted here, hasn’t it? If you’re curious, I’m Iris Ophelia, The managing editor of Second Style Magazine, and boy oh boy do I have a treat for you today.
It seems like our photoshoots are getting bigger and bigger (and can you blame us, there so much amazing stuff out […]

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A.P.C.’S JEAN TOUITOU’S 10 ESSENTIALS

The creative force behind A.P.C. names his 10 essentials. They include bottled water (agree!), books, olive oil, green tea (agree, again!), soap (really Jean? really?), and white sheets to cover bad artwork. Interesting and specific man. Find his full list at men.style.com.

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THE SNEAKER THAT CHANGED IT ALL…

ESPN reports on the phenom that changed sports and urban fashion. Michael Jordan, Spike Lee, Barack Obama and others report on Air Jordans and their cultural impact on society. Just in time for the recent release of the Air Jordan XXIII.

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BOTTEGA VENETA CROC BRACELET

Never underestimate the value that the right accessory can add to an outfit. Just don’t go overboard and wear too many accessories at once.
This bracelet from luxury label Bottega Veneta can top off a basic tee shirt and jeans to really make the outfit and pull the look together.
Made of soft crocodile leather this […]

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LACOSTE ARDEUR

Famed French tennis label Lacoste is keeping it old school with these tennis kicks. The Lacoste Ardeur is a remake of the hard-court tennis shoe originally released in 1983. One of Lacoste’s first performance tennis shoes, the Ardeur features a polyurethane mid-sole and outsole for durable comfort. Suede, leather and nylon mesh […]

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