“Marc Jacobs and the Louis Vuitton men’s studio director Paul Helbers have some design competition this season. Kanye West, who was sitting front row at the Vuitton show, has designed a line of five LV sneakers. Only one design, above, was featured in the show — a monochromatic midtop with no frills, save for a quilted flap in the back, all the easier to tuck pants into. “The inspiration came from a jacket with a huge collar in the movie ‘Dune,’ ” West says. “Most sneakers focus on the tongue, so I wanted to do something different.” West knows whereof he speaks: he says he has no idea how many shoes he owns, but he does know that he routinely needs to send shipments off to storage. The LV-meets-Kanye kicks will be available at Louis Vuitton stores in June.” Via The Moment.
Now, Kanye West teases us with his third design of six from his highly anticipated sneaker line with LV. Check out the notable features like the two large velcro straps and the pink midsole. Kanye Kanye, o how we don ye. Keep it up because I can't get enough of the quilted flap in the back so that we can keep our whole outfit in tip top form.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Bape Skullstas
Fresh out of the mind are the monotone Bape Skullsta’s featuring a “shelltoe” and the iconic Bape logo on the tongue. Retailing for 16,590 YEN (185 USD), these will be available at the Bape Stores worldwide. If i had the cash to dish out, I would much prefer to buy myself a pair of monotone Bape's, instead of the vibrant colors of the '06 collection. No offense Nigo, but they were just too much.
Winter 2009 Penfield Bags
Fresh from Bread & Butter comes Penfields first release from their winter 2009 collection. I really like how they went original and created their own fabric and didn't cop anything that everyone else is doing. Very unique. They also have regular backpacks with the same pattern, but you know how I am with my messenger bags, and this piece is just dope. The best part is the detail put into the belt loop buckles. Great color combination with the tan leather.
Martin Louie the King Jr?
I like it, but really Ye? Martine Louie the King Jr. Not sure if I approve.
Cadence Weapon - Separation Anxiety
Saw this dude at Lolla and he was for sure on my radar. Now that he released a new mixtape, I'm just here to spread the word. In the same NIN and Saul Williams (aka Niggy Tardust) style, the album can be paid for or free. It is your choice, although I think we should all support the artists out there grindin'. Get it here. Enjoy.
Matt & Kim - Yea Yeah
A friend of mine put me on to this dynamic duo (thanx Sigrid), and right now I really just can't get enough. They are fun, upbeat, and you know what, they just make my legs have the jimmy jamms (aka restless leg syndrome) and I just have to get up and dance. Overall just some great music, period.
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