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The Future of Designer Menswear

Fashion's masculine wardrobe is experiencing a revival. From tailoring's return to gender-neutral styles being accepted more readily, menswear is experiencing an unprecedented period of evolution.

With sales of menswear increasing exponentially, luxury retailers are expanding their product lines and revamping how they sell menswear clothing - but what will this mean for designer menswear in general?

Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole, one of the premier fashion designers who established his name brand in 1982, is best known for combining classic and modern styles in his designs, which have quickly become highly coveted among both classicists and modernists alike. Furthermore, his company is widely respected for their environmental policies as they utilize recycled and organic materials when producing their goods; additionally they provide shoes and accessories inspired by New York culture which encompasses various cultures and styles.

Cole is widely distributed throughout department stores, specialty boutiques, his own retail shops and online e-commerce site as well as discount outlet centers worldwide. His company maintains global operations out of New York City.

David Hart

David Hart is an American designer who participates in the CFDA Men's Fund. His tightly edited fall 2020 collection showcased his interpretation of what modern men want to wear, beginning with an ivory camel suit embroidered with wildflowers on its lapels -- nodding toward today's "yeehaw agenda," then followed by extra-roomy trousers paired with a camp shirt featuring printed bananas duct-taped to its seams; an allusion to Maurizio Cattelan's now-famous plantain (and all its subsequent virtual reinterpretations).

Hart has always had an affinity for tailored clothing, beginning with neckties in 2009. Six years ago he launched a small tie line that has since expanded into an entire ready to wear collection. His designs bridge classical tailoring techniques with contemporary fits and colors for an elevated experience - silk and wool ties, Doegal Tweed suiting and trim banlon Polo Shirts all exude an effortless style and exude an aura of crooner cool!

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is one of the world's premier luxury brands, founded in France in 1854 as an aesthetic journey inspired by travel and discovery. Since then, this French fashion house has continued its expansion by designing products with ergonomic features to accommodate new modes of transport; continuing the values set forth by its founder through savoir-faire and creativity.

Louis Vuitton has an illustrious history of collaborations with prominent artists and designers. Perhaps their most acclaimed collaboration was with American streetwear brand Supreme, designed by Takashi Murakami and Stephen Sprouse in 2001. Furthermore, Murakami created his signature graffiti style collection of Louis Vuitton bags featuring his unique blend of cute art over classic monogram canvas in 2008.

In 2010, Louis Vuitton opened its most luxurious store in London: Louis Vuitton Island Maison is a three-story building featuring an open air courtyard and private terraces as well as museum and exhibition space, restaurant, bar, as well as museum exhibition space. Additionally, in 2022 the brand will launch its inaugural LVMH-owned shop in China.

MR PORTER FUTURES

Fashion industry competition is getting ever tougher for young aspiring designers to break in, which makes it hard for aspiring young designers to break in. Therefore, luxury online menswear destination Mr Porter and Klarna are teaming up to launch a global designer mentorship programme called MR PORTER FUTURES that will assist three young designers build their brands while designing and producing at least 15 pieces to launch on Mr Porter's platform. In addition, each chosen designer will also receive an intensive high-level business incubation program along with coaching sessions from leading industry mentors; plus they will share 50% of any Net Profits* generated through sales on Mr Porter over 12 months - an invaluable opportunity!

Applications from all around the world may submit applications until June 6, 2019, to be considered for mentoring by our Mentor Selection Committee. After review of applications are aggregated in June, three designers or duos who scored highest will be invited for interviews with us, then chosen three will have a two season window in which their responsible collection can be available on our platform.

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The Influence of Streetwear Clothing on Modern Fashion

Streetwear clothing has dramatically influenced the fashion landscape over the past few decades.

What began as a grassroots movement tied to urban youth culture has blossomed into a global phenomenon that impacts luxury brands, high fashion, and mainstream trends.

This article explores the roots of streetwear, its rise to prominence, and its profound influence on modern fashion.

The Origins of Streetwear Clothing

Streetwear clothing finds its origins in the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily in urban centers like New York City and Los Angeles. It was heavily influenced by the skateboarding and hip-hop scenes.

Skateboarders in Southern California and hip-hop enthusiasts in New York City began to create a unique style that was practical, comfortable, and expressive. This early streetwear was characterized by baggy jeans, oversized t-shirts, hoodies, and sneakers.

One of the pivotal moments in the history of streetwear was the launch of Shawn Stussy's brand, Stüssy, in the 1980s. Stussy, a surfer who started by screen-printing his signature on t-shirts, quickly gained a following. His designs resonated with the youth, blending surf culture with urban aesthetics, laying the foundation for modern streetwear.

Streetwear Enters the Mainstream

The 1990s saw streetwear gaining momentum, as brands like Supreme, A Bathing Ape (BAPE), and FUBU entered the scene. Supreme, founded by James Jebbia in 1994, became synonymous with streetwear culture. Its limited releases, bold designs, and collaborations with artists and other brands created a sense of exclusivity and desirability.

Hip-hop artists played a crucial role in propelling streetwear into the mainstream. As hip-hop became a dominant force in popular music, the fashion associated with it gained widespread visibility.

Artists like Jay-Z, Tupac Shakur, and the Notorious B.I.G. were often seen sporting brands like Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and Polo Ralph Lauren, blending streetwear with elements of high fashion.

The 2000s: Streetwear's Global Expansion

The 2000s marked the global expansion of streetwear. Brands from Japan, such as A Bathing Ape (BAPE) and UNDERCOVER, began to influence the global fashion scene.

BAPE, founded by Nigo in 1993, became famous for its unique designs, camouflage prints, and iconic ape logo. The brand's popularity soared when celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West started wearing it.

Collaborations between streetwear brands and high fashion houses became more common during this period. One of the most notable collaborations was between Louis Vuitton and Supreme in 2017.

This partnership symbolized the fusion of streetwear and luxury fashion, showcasing how streetwear had gained legitimacy and respect within the high fashion community.

The Cultural Impact of Streetwear

Streetwear's influence extends beyond fashion; it has become a significant cultural force. It represents a blend of various subcultures, including skateboarding, hip-hop, punk, and graffiti art. This eclectic mix has created a style that is both diverse and inclusive, resonating with a wide range of individuals.

Streetwear has also democratized fashion. It challenges the traditional notion that high fashion is exclusive and inaccessible.

Streetwear brands often use social media and online platforms to reach their audience directly, bypassing traditional retail channels. This approach has allowed smaller, independent brands to thrive and compete with established fashion houses.

The Business of Streetwear

The business model of streetwear brands is unique and has significantly impacted the fashion industry. Limited releases, or "drops," create a sense of urgency and exclusivity.

These drops often sell out within minutes, creating a buzz and high resale value. Platforms like Ethereal core store and Grailed have emerged to facilitate the buying and selling of coveted streetwear items, further fueling the hype.

Collaborations are another crucial aspect of the streetwear business model. Brands frequently team up with artists, designers, and other brands to create limited-edition collections.

These collaborations generate excitement and allow brands to reach new audiences. For example, Nike's collaborations with Virgil Abloh's Off-White and Travis Scott have been immensely successful, blending streetwear aesthetics with the brand's athletic heritage.

Streetwear and Sustainability

As streetwear continues to grow, sustainability has become an increasingly important topic. The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters globally, and streetwear brands are beginning to address this issue.

Some brands are adopting sustainable practices, such as using organic materials, reducing waste, and promoting ethical production methods.

For instance, brands like Patagonia and Everlane are known for their commitment to sustainability. They prioritize transparency in their supply chains and use environmentally friendly materials.

Additionally, the rise of vintage and second-hand streetwear markets has contributed to a more sustainable approach to fashion. Consumers are increasingly seeking out pre-owned items, reducing the demand for new production.

The Future of Streetwear

The future of streetwear looks promising, as it continues to evolve and adapt to changing trends and cultural shifts. Technology will play a significant role in shaping the future of streetwear.

Virtual fashion shows, augmented reality (AR) shopping experiences, and blockchain technology for authenticating products are some of the innovations on the horizon.

Streetwear's influence is also expanding into other industries, such as sports, gaming, and entertainment. Collaborations between streetwear brands and sports teams or esports organizations are becoming more common, creating new opportunities for cross-promotion and fan engagement.

Moreover, as streetwear becomes more mainstream, it faces the challenge of maintaining its authenticity and cultural relevance.

Brands will need to stay true to their roots while also embracing innovation and diversity. The ability to balance exclusivity with accessibility will be crucial for the continued success of streetwear.

Conclusion

Streetwear clothing has profoundly impacted modern fashion, transforming from a niche subculture to a global powerhouse. Its influence can be seen in the way people dress, the business models of fashion brands, and the broader cultural landscape.

By blending elements of various subcultures and challenging traditional fashion norms, streetwear has created a unique and dynamic style that resonates with millions.

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TOUTES LES POCHETTES DE TOUS LES ALBUMS DE KANYE WEST EXPLIQUÉES

Qu’importe ce que l’on pense de Kanye West l’homme ou Kanye West l’artiste, il est une chose que l’on ne peut pas lui enlever : il sait faire parler de sa musique. Et les pochettes de ses albums font partie intégrante de cette stratégie.

Bien qu’il ait très tôt arrêté ses études dans une école d’art visuel au motif qu’il ne serait « jamais l’un des plus grands noms dans ce domaine », il se débrouille à chaque sortie pour que ses covers constituent de petits évènements.

Œuvres concepts, collaborations avec des artistes internationaux, coups d’éclat… scrutons sa discographie d’un œil nouveau.

Get Well Soon… (2002)

Avant que Kanye West ne devienne Kanye West, il y a eu cette première mixtape sortie l’année de ses 26 ans.

Pas encore adepte des coloris pastels et des coupes resserrées, il pose le regard incertain dans un uniforme en vigueur à l’époque : baggy délavé, t-shirt noir oversize, joaillerie un peu partout et chaîne Roc-A-Fella dans la main.

Sur le store derrière lui, le logo du label apparaît en gros tandis qu’un graffiti dessine la ligne d’horizon de Chicago, sa ville de cœur.

Le dos de la pochette reprend lui une photo prise sur son lit d’hôpital juste après l’accident de voiture qui a failli lui faire perdre la vie.

Très paradoxalement, il s’agit de la première et dernière fois qu’il se fait voir sur l’une de ses covers.

The College Dropout (2004)

Iconique s’il en est, le costume de nounours que porte ici pour la toute première fois Kanye West n’était pourtant absolument pas prévu au programme. Il a été déniché par le plus grand des hasards dans les locaux du lycée où s’est déroulé le shooting, le jour même où la photo a été prise !

Séduit par le sentiment de solitude qui se dégage lorsqu’il le revêt, Kanye a ainsi décidé de reproduire à l’identique un précédent cliché où il posait sur cette même tribune habillé de ces mêmes vêtements.

Pas uniquement là pour faire jolies, les dorures rajoutées en postproduction jouent un double rôle. Piquées dans un livre d’illustrations du 16ème siècle, selon Eric Duvauchelle, le designer en chef du Roc chargé du packaging de l’album, elles traduisent « une admiration pour l’art », tout en « rompant grâce à leur élégance avec l’image traditionnelle du rappeur gangsta moyen ».

Late Registration (2005)

Album jumeau de The College Dropout, ce deuxième solo remet logiquement Kanye en scène dans le même accoutrement. Toujours tout seul, toujours à l’écart.

Louis Marino, directeur de la création sur LR : « Ce nounours c’est l’alter ego de Kanye West. Il est constamment en retard à tous les cours. Il passe son temps à rêver d’être une star. »

Cette fois-ci réduit à la taille enfant, il est vu toquer à la porte de la prestigieuse université de Princeton.

Dans « une ambiance Harry Potter », le livret le montre ensuite étudier d’arrache-pied dans des salles de classe désertes, avant de quitter les lieux au verso de la pochette.

Point bonus : il porte cette fois un sac à dos Louis Vuitton spécialement fabriqué par la marque.

Graduation (2007)

En villégiature au Japon en 2006, Kanye West se rend au studio Kaikai Kiki, à Asaka, pour rencontrer Takashi Murakami, le « Andy Warhol japonais ».

Très vite, les deux hommes accordent leurs violons et se mettent à travailler sur la cover de cet album conçu pour propulser Kanye dans une nouvelle sphère artistique et commerciale.

D’où le canon et ce déluge de couleurs, mais pas que.

Takashi Murakami : « La pochette renvoie au thème de la vie étudiante cher à Kanye. L’école, c’est certes un endroit où l’on rêve et où l’on s’amuse, mais c’est aussi un endroit où l’on se confronte à la rigidité de la vie en société. Chez Kanye, sensibilité et agressivité se frottent comme sur du papier de verre. Son groove lui sert à alimenter cette tornade prise dans l’air du temps. Je voulais moi aussi que cette tornade m’emporte. »

Notez qu’en sus, Murakami a également créé l’animé de Good Morning, le morceau qui ouvre Graduation.

808s & Heartbreak (2008)

L’école est finie, et avec elle le temps de l’innocence. Le candide nounours des débuts fait ainsi place à un ballon dégonflé formant un cœur flétri.

Photographiée par Kristen Yiengst, designée par Virgil Abloh et Willo Perron, cette cover rouge et grise tranche avec les travaux précédents de West tant par son minimalisme que par son fatalisme, à l’image de la musique proposée.

Toute aussi culte, l’édition Deluxe de 808s (deux mains de Mickey qui déchirent le cœur en question) a été pensée par KAWS, l’auteur des figurines en plastiques préférées des amateurs de crypto monnaies.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

Ou lorsque Kanye West fait appel à l’artiste-peintre George Condo en l’enjoignant d’être « le plus provocateur possible ».

Bien que Condo concède préférer « le rap à l’ancienne », il est néanmoins pris d’inspiration au point de revenir vers lui avec cinq covers différentes !

La première, c’est celle que tout le monde connaît où l’on voit un homme noir nu chevauché par une créature blanche sans bras – « un monstre avec une queue à pois et des ailes » dixit Kanye, « un mélange entre sphinx, un Phoenix, un fantôme et une harpie » dixit Condo.

« Choqué, mais ravi » par le résultat, West invente ensuite une polémique de toutes pièces en criant à la censure.

La deuxième représente une ballerine inspirée par la danseuse française Sylvie Guillem. La troisième, un portrait cubiste du maître des lieux toutes dents dehors. La quatrième, un prêtre en noir et blanc. La cinquième, la tête de West décapitée au sol, traversée par une épée.

Watch The Throne (2011)

Quoi de plus approprié pour illustrer l’album qui a ouvert l’ère du « luxury rap » que d’aller débaucher Riccardo Tisci, le directeur de la création de Givenchy ?

Sur la même longueur d’onde que Yeezy et Hov’, il reprend l’imprimé tropical Bird of paradise de sa précédente collection pour le couvrir d’or et décrocher là une nomination aux Grammy Awards dans la catégorie Meilleure pochette.

Pris par son élan, Tisci a également dessiné les tenues de scène de nos deux lascars (pantalon en cuir, kilts, t-shirts étoilés…).

Yeezus (2013)

« Vous savez, avec cet album, on ne sortira pas de single radio. On n’aura pas de grosse campagne NBA, rien de tout ça. Shit, on n’aura même pas de pochette. »

Quand, en juin 2013, Kanye West s’énerve tout seul sur la scène du festival Governor’s Ball, personne ne s’imagine alors qu’il va oser sortir quelques jours plus tard son sixième solo dans un emballage aussi minimaliste.

Un boîtier en plastique transparent, un CD que l’on croirait vierge, un bout d’adhésif rouge en guise de fermoir, un simple autocollant pour annoncer les crédits… Le message est clair : le fond (la musique), avant la forme.

Minimaliste ne signifiant en aucun cas modeste, trois ans plus tard, l’auteur de I Am a God se vantera d’avoir grâce à ce coup d’éclat enterré le format physique à lui tout seul – « Yeezus a été un cercueil à ciel ouvert pour le CD » dans le texte.

The Life of Pablo (2016)

Œuvre de Peter De Potter, un artiste belge spécialisé dans les collages, cette cover orangée met en parallèle une photo vintage de la famille West assistant à un mariage et le corps sans tête de l’instagrameuse Sheniz Halil (à en croire sa bio, il s’agit là du pic de sa carrière).

Une symbolique pas des plus difficiles à saisir donc (la dualité, la tentation, tout ça),

Autre niveau de lecture, probablement involontaire : entre ce titre qui semble se répéter à l’infini et l’aspect bordélique du rendu, l’orientation musicale du disque est ici annoncée on ne peut plus clairement.

Ye (2018)

Initialement, Kanye avait jeté son dévolu sur un portrait du chirurgien esthétique responsable de l’opération qui a couté la vie à sa mère. L’idée était de promouvoir l’amour et le pardon… ce qui n’a guère plu à l’intéressé qui a manifesté son mécontentement sur Twitter.

Comme à peu près tout ce qui tourne autour de cet album (le titre, les thèmes, la tracklist…), Kanye a toutefois changé d’avis au dernier moment.

À en croire Kim Kardashian, il a pris cette photo avec son iPhone alors qu’il était en route pour la listening party de l’album dans son fief de Kelly dans l’état du Wyoming.

Il a ensuite ajouté lui-même le texte qui fait référence à ses déboires psychiatriques évoqués notamment dans le morceau Yikes (« Ma bipolarité n’est pas un handicap renoi, c’est mon superpouvoir »).

Bon après si vous trouvez la ligne hors propos, libre à vous d’écrire la votre en utilisant le Yenerator…

Kids See Ghosts (2018)

De retour aux manettes, Takashi Murakami recycle une de ses anciennes créations, Manji Fuji, une aquarelle peinte en 2001, qui elle-même s’inspirait de la série d’estampilles Trente-six vues du mont Fuji du maître Katsushika Hokusai.

Plus encore qu’avec Graduation, Murakami propose un visuel qui synthétise parfaitement ce qu’est le Superflat, ce courant postmoderne dont il est l’instigateur qui fait le lien entre la culture mangas et l’art traditionnel nippon.

Ce sont, d’un côté, des couleurs vives en toile de fond et nos deux héros représentés sous la forme de fantômes chevauchant des créatures chimériques (à moins que ce ne soit l’inverse), et de l’autre, un cerisier au centre, le mont Fuji en arrière-plan et, en bas à gauche, une série de kanjis, ces signes issus de l’écriture chinoise repris par le japonais – outre les kanjis « désordre » et « confusion », on observe « chaos », un kanji qui écrit à l’envers signifie « enfant ».

Une pochette des plus poétiques donc, et dont le merch’ s’écoule aujourd’hui à des prix exorbitants.

Jesus Is King (2019)

Six ans après Yeezus, Kanye West nous refait le coup de la sobriété.

Le sens à donner à cette photo d’un vinyle bleu Klein rappelant les disques de gospel pressés dans les sixties/seventies est cependant diamétralement opposée : là où Yeezus se voulait un album d’anticipation (sonorités nouvelles, règne à venir du digital…), JIK a été conçu comme un retour aux sources (valeurs traditionnelles, élévation des esprits…).

Ceci posé, c’est un tout autre détail qui a mis en émoi les stans de Mr. West : le lettrage doré AR 1331 A qui renvoie au code utilisé par le chanteur gospel Rubye Shelton sur son 45 tours I Want The World To Know Jesus/God’s Going To Destroy This Nation (1970).

Donda (2021)

La rumeur a longtemps voulu que Kanye prenne pour cover de son dixième album titré d’après le prénom de sa mère décédée en 2007 la gouache rouge carmin FEMME peinte en 2007 par la sculptrice et plasticienne française Louise Bourgeois. Ce choix paraissait d’autant plus logique que Bourgeois a exploré tout au long de son œuvre sa relation avec sa propre mère, tandis que West s’habillait dans ces couleurs lors de ses listening party.

Et puis non. Au dernier moment, le rappeur a opté pour un carré noir somme toute assez décevant.

Volonté de singer le Black Album du big brother Jay Z ? Choix unilatéral d’Universal qui selon West aurait sorti précipitamment l’album sans son accord ?

Aucune explication n’a depuis été fournie.

Donda 2 (2022)

Diffusé exclusivement via une espèce de baladeur MP3 vendu 200 dollars, le Stem Player, Donda 2 n’a bénéficié d’aucun visuel.

Tout juste faut-il se contenter de différents flyers dévoilés lors des soirées d’écoutes dans le stade LoanDepot Park de Miami qui montrent la maison d’enfance de Kanye West du South Shore de Chicago ravagée par les flammes.

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Stüssy’s official launch date is anything but concrete. Don Letts, the musician, filmmaker and OG-affiliate of the brand says it all started in 1984, but Shawn Stüssy first remembers scratching his infamous punky scrawl in 1979. Without an official logo, per se, Shawn was making surfboards and branding them with a signature scribble -- a practice that, though he was unaware at the time, teemed with potential. He later applied it to T-shirts, earned cult acclaim, and a few years down the line, what is arguably the original streetwear brand was in business.

Underground culture was inherent to Shawn’s work, as was a William Burroughs-esque aptitude for combining scenes, ideas and tastes in simple, effortless clothing. Hip-hop, reggae, graffiti, surfing, skating, punk: a span of influences and urban cultures were brought together to create graphic-heavy garb, at a time when these influences weren’t as widely catered to. Before Stüssy, the youth were reinterpreting, borrowing and cutting garments up -- or, in the case of those seeking out higher-brow attire, stealing Ralph Lauren Polo. Stüssy filled a void; his work reflected what people wanted to buy.

Shawn’s ideas developed organically, spurred on by the ever-expanding network of individuals he came across. “He just kept on meeting like-minded people that were interested in similar things,” Stüssy’s former creative director Paul Mittleman says. “It just kept on going.” The International Stüssy Tribe, a club founded by Shawn, was the beating heart of the brand. One of the original members, Alex Turnbull AKA Alex Baby, remembers the first time he and Shawn met. Originally from London, then a hip-hop DJ in New York, Alex was hanging out with Jules Gayton, a DJ and part-time assistant to Jean-Michel Basquiat. They were routinely flying between London and New York, shuttling rare record collections across the pond. On one visit, Paul invited them over to the Stüssy warehouse. “It was basically a couple of rails of clothes in a space for something else, and Paul was just sitting there,” says Alex. “I remember leaving with a T-shirt and a pair of the beach pants, and they were just mind-blowing.” Never before had he seen such hip-hop amenable clothing. Not long after, Shawn would make a visit to London, attend a nightclub Alex was playing, and initiate six or so members with the now-infamous tribe jackets, complete with logos, names on the front, and ‘Staff’ stitched on them. Not your average hiring process.

With time, the tribe grew. In London, there was hairdresser James Lebon, Gimme 5 founder Michael Kopelman, streetwear scenius Barnzley Armitage, The Clash’s Mick Jones, Big Audio Dynamite’s Don Letts, and jungle pioneer Goldie. In New York, skater Jeremy Henderson, hip-hop A&R rep Dante Ross. In LA, thrasher Tony Converse. Not to forget streetwear kingpin Hiroshi Fujiwara in Tokyo. It was a network of taste-makers, skate rats and musical vanguards, spread across what Alex considers the world’s most culturally adept cities. “With the exception of Kingston, Jamaica, of course,” he’s quick to note. Through his tribe, Shawn had innocently stumbled upon and mastered a communication method that a good proportion of brands are still eager to decode today. “Shawn even pre-empted the whole 'viral’ thing, foregoing big budget advertising and trusting in the organic process of word of mouth,” Don Letts remarks.

Profiling the brand in the 90s, BBC 4’s The Look interviewed Shawn, as well as some of his associates in an effort to unpick the fashion phenomenon. Shawn’s modest attempt to explain his craft was “pants and shirts… and jackets and hats.” But behind the brevity of his response lay a firm confidence; after all, his formula of quality over quantity had garnered enough interest to warrant a BBC feature. “A lot of people collect them -- like these, there’s ten of them, and some people buy every single colour”, explains then-Stüssy’s store manager James Jebbia, pointing out the ‘S’ logo baseball caps. As you’ll likely know, he would later go on to found Supreme, streetwear’s eminent household name. And just as Stüssy had done before, sampling, ripping and re-appropriating became key components of the Supreme creative vocabulary. The former’s infamous interlocking Ss, a humorous ape of Chanel, would foreshadow the latter’s cease-and-desist Louis Vuitton rip skate decks. Looking back, it was oddly prescient, given that both would work with top-tier conglomerate fashion houses years down the line.

Paul draws a parallel between Shawn’s work and 80s postmodern art: just as Jeff Koons placed submerged basketballs in the gallery space, Shawn placed lyrics from American hip-hop duo EPMD on clothing. ‘I get goosebumps when the bass line thumps’, reads a now-coveted T-shirt. In introducing aesthetics and cultures deemed low-brow into public consciousness, Shawn’s graphic style also shared much with graffiti writing, which, as Alex is keen to note, was still considered mere vandalism at the time: “You were still a criminal, it wasn’t accepted as art,” he says. Regardless of public opinion, that confluence of cultures it implied made it widely wearable, as Dante Ross echoes: “We could wear it to a thugged-out party, to a trendy event or to go skate in, all depending on how we wore it.”

At a time when streetwear is unarguably ubiquitous, it’s easy to forget that streetwear was counterculture. “Without Shawn, there would be no streetwear”, says Ross Wilson, an acclaimed streetwear collector who sold a 1,000+ piece Supreme archive in 2018. “Shawn Stüssy is the reason I became immersed in this culture in the first place.” And it doesn’t seem like Stüssy’s contemporary relevance is in decline -- if anything, the opposite is true. ALYX creative director Matthew Williams grew up a Stüssy fan, citing it as “the first fashion brand outside of huge sportswear brands that I became aware of." He now regularly collaborates with Kim Jones at Dior, and his work featured alongside Shawn’s graphics in the house’s Pre-Fall 20 menswear collection. And then there’s Kim himself, who grew up working at Gimme 5, one of Stüssy’s first UK distributors. “He’s part of the community; he’s not just an observer,” Paul says.

While today the internet has allowed everyone, wherever they’re from, the opportunity to engage with street culture, things were trickier in the 80s. But despite the developments since, Stüssy has far from lost its lustre. If anything, the past decade has reiterated Stüssy’s position as a subcultural fixture. Whether throwing parties with Boiler Room or spotlighting Kiko Kostadinov, Stüssy has been – and still is – a driving force in contemporary culture and fashion. Nonetheless, its core values remain: quality clothing, radical graphics, and international community dedicated to representing the brand. As the network has expanded, it’s only grown stronger. The launch of Stüssy’s London Chapter store was a case in point: a BBQ attended by old disciples and a fresh batch of new ones. One of the newcomers to the brand, Jordan Vickors, is grateful for its illustrious history. “It’s been my home since the second I joined; everything Shawn, Alex, Goldie, Paul have built over the years has provided me with a hub of creativity and energy. I can’t thank them enough.” Indeed, as a print on a particularly iconic Stüssy T-shirt, referencing Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry”, reads: ‘In this great future, you can’t forget your past.’

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   FASHION CREDITS: LADY GAGA BY JOHN LINDQUIST

Lady Gaga was shot by John Lindquist for Sunday Times Style magazine back in February 2009. Sam Ranger and Danielle Waldmann styled the shoot, which is a nod to Andy Warhol.

Her hair was done by Chi Wong using L'Oréal Paris products and her makeup by Kirstin Piggot using M·A·C Cosmetics.

On the cover and in one photo inside Gaga wears a vintage 80s Mondi black body blazer with embroidered pink heart patches all over that was sourced at Rellik, a vintage fashion store in London.

The black cut-out frames, which were sourced at London’s designer store Colette, are designed by Scott Wilson for Chalayan’s Spring/Summer 2009 “Inertia” collection.

Here she sports a vintage crystal-embellished heart necklace from Rellik with a white shirt featuring frayed hearts (I sense a theme) by Christopher Kane.

Even though I couldn’t find the exact top, the fraying was one of the key details shown on Kane’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

Her blue sequined harem trousers are from Armand Basi’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection.

The heart theme continues with this orange & white denim jacket and skinny jeans set ksubi created in collaboration with Jeremy Scott for his Spring/Summer 2009 collection titled “Let them Eat Gas”.

In this shot the Italian-American singer wears a Versace Spring/Summer 2009 halter dress.

This pink awe is fully showered in Swarovski crystals and features a heart on the front made of silk zippers.

J’adore!

The final look is a Louis Vuitton bikini that was made in collaboration with artist Stephen Sprouse and features his graffiti art on top of the classic monogram.

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Pentagon's 'Shine' MV (3)

The last finds for Shine and Pentagon for now. What did you think of the song?

See also: Pentagon's 'Shine MV' Pentagon's 'Shine MV' (2)

1) Yeo One is wearing the DAMAGE KNIT VEST from OoH-AHh!

2) Yuto is wearing: LSD Hoodie from Heliot Emil Jacquard Denim from Supreme x Louis Vuitton Swarovski Crystal-Studded Hip Bag from 032c

3) Jinho is wearing: Vintage Check Baseball Cap from Burberry Graffiti Print Check Wool Silk Large Square Scarf from Burberry

4) E'Dawn is wearing: Gucci Coco Capitán logo silk scarf from Gucci Dream T-Shirt from Supreme Noise slogan gloves from UNDERCOVER

5) Kino is wearing the from OTG Ski Googles from Supreme x Smith Cariboo 

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Starlight Express 6.0 - Carrie the Luggage Van

1 - Veronika Hammer, opening night backstage.  2 - Carla Pullen, previews. 3 - Veronika Hammer, press photo.  4 - Carrie and Manga, press photo. 5 - Carrie racing with Ruhrgold, press photo.  6 - Belle and Carrie costumes backstage. 7 - Carrie the Luggage Van, by Roller Boy 2002.

OK, so a Luggage van is a great concept.  She’s been a fan creation for many years...  I’ve included Roller Boy’s art from way back in 2002.  I’m in no way suggesting “art theft” or that they were aware of this old OC in designing the new character, it’s just a REALLY good name, it works so well, totally in keeping with the style of the canon characters.  Carrie the Luggage Van works so much better as a concept than “Tassita the quiet coach” - why on earth would a quiet coach be at the Race Night, rather than taking the night off?  However early rehearsal photos gave us a glimpse of Veronika Hammer rehearsing in a bib labelled “Tassita”, so the change from quiet car to luggage van happened late in the rehearsal process, particularly late when you consider building an entirely new costume, not just altering the existing stock ie. Ashley to Belle.

So, I’m forgiving quite a lot of why this costume is AWFUL.  Because it’s just... it’s terrible.  I don’t think any element of it actually works.  There’s just bad choices, bad ideas, badly executed.

It’s worth noting that most of the photos are from the press photoshoot which took place during previews - the first photo of Veronika Hammer backstage is from opening night, and shows the full, finished version with... 5? suitcases on her head.  Apparently the two cases we see in the earlier photos were causing her problems by being off-balance, so the solution was... to add more until the weight was evenly distributed.  That’s not solving the problem.   That’s pushing the limits until someone realises you’re extracting the urine. 

Those hat-cases feature one of the costume design’s signature elements - a fake “Louis Vuitton” print, featuring “JN” lettering (for John Napier).  tacky.  So tacky. It also appears as the only feature on her belt.

Her shoulders, unlike the other coaches, don’t appear to represent the coach body with windows, roof etc, her shoulder boxes are more suitcases, sort of, but not actually shaped like suitcases or trunks or any such.  Just the pattern, and handles.  The vertical panels might be intended to represent the coach, as they have the rectangle of blue that is the coach window reduced to abstract by the removal of all detail. 

She wears a white shirt-collar hidden within the shoulder boxes (why?), and prominently features the lettering “FRAGILE” across her front.  This element is incredibly plain, it’s just a panel with lettering, no sense of what it might represent. Below that she has two panels - one that might represent a vent, the other seems to be two “suitcases” over the “JN” background.  Then she has a panel that at first glance appears to be multi-coloured graffiti, but is intended to be old-fashioned passport stamps for a variety of locations.  I think, I guess the white lettering over this says “HANDLE WITH CARE”, but the only legible element is “CARE”.  This whole chest panel, all the elements combined, makes a single flat chest piece, held in place with bands around her ribs. 

Under this ill-conceived and amateurish apeing of a Starlight Express design, she wears a dark grey dress. It is a satin that catches the light oddly, so sometimes appears silver, sometimes nearly black.  This dress has a dropped waistband and layered skirt.  On the skirt, it appears as if we have the suggestion of strips, with a row of studs on each side, but the body of the dress is simply striped. Under the skirt strips is a modest layer of grey. On each side, she has panels from the waist down that initially appear to be a yellow ladder, but are actually brown suitcases over a bright mustard-yellow base.  

That mustard yellow colour also features on her arms, with a black line check over which might be intended to resemble Burberry plaid, as much as the “JN” patterning resembles Louis Vuitton. Otherwise her arms feature banding in grey, black and white, and her elbows match the grey dress and leggings. Her gloves, unfortunately in both colour and fit, appear as if they might have been altered from washing up rubber gloves. 

Overall there are just no redeeming features to this costume.  The character concept is good - a Luggage Van is a solid character to add to the show, interesting how she’s part of the passenger train but functionally freight not a lounge car.  But this costume is a disaster.  It’s tacky, fake designer goods bought from a flea market. It’s a knock-off Starlight Express design that fails to convince. There’s no overall concept, no consistency with the other designs, the colour scheme is just ugly, the fit just looks uncomfortable, and the hat situation is absurd.  I can’t believe anyone thought this was good enough for a professional production.

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The renowned Jumpman silhouette, of Michael Jordan stretching for the rim of the basket, suspended in mid-air, is arguably the most iconic sneaker motif of all time. It's one which Nike and the former Chicago Bulls basketball star have built an empire off the back of. But the image that provided inspiration for that motif, first captured by photographer Jacobus Rentmeester in 1984 – which Nike subsequently recreated and slapped onto millions of pairs of sneakers – is as much ironic as it is iconic. Unsigned by Nike at the time of the Rentmeester shoot, it was a pair of New Balance that adorned the feet of then-21-year-old future legend.

There are perhaps few better ways to sum-up New Balance’s place in the sneaker world – one which has traditionally been dominated by the swoosh of Nike and the three stripes of adidas. New Balance has always played a more low-key, unassuming role, with its pared-back silhouettes helping it to adapt to the styles of different subcultures.

The hardcore music scene of the late 80s and early 90s in the US was one subculture which adopted the brand. “At the time of the Youth Crew Era (1986-1991) hip hop had been taken on as a new component and influence for hardcore bands. This led to the Country Club Casual look that was pretty similar to the updated hooligan look that Oasis would be sporting a few years later,” recalled Chris Bratton of Californian hardcore band Chain of Strength in a 2012 interview. New Balance, along with deck shoes and preppy Polo jackets were common attire, he said. Within hardcore circles at that moment, many adhered to a straight-edge lifestyle, and New Balance were one of the few brands that made sneakers that contained no animal products. In Buffalo, New York – a hotbed of nascent Hardcore bands in 1987 – one band even performed under the moniker ‘New Balance.’

The UK-based football casuals, who helped inspire the ‘country club casual’ look Bratton described, are another style-tribe who have had a longstanding affinity with New Balance. The brand was an alternative to the hegemony of adidas footwear on football terraces in the 90s, often worn by those who prided themselves in sartorial one-upmanship a little more than bashing skulls. (Football casual firms often had solid dressers and solid fighters, but rarely were they the same people). This has continued pretty much up until present day, and in the mid-to-late aughts, New Balance found a further niche within this niche, as men’s fashion shifted towards what many dubbed ‘heritage’. Suddenly, people began to care about the provenance of their clothes, how they were made, and New Balance – which still produces large quantities of its sneakers in the UK – found itself perfectly positioned. Many semi-retired casuals – in search of a slightly more demure choice of footwear to lairy suede reissues – once again turned to the brand. The 2010 release of New Balance’s ‘Pub Pack’, (complete with its own beer mat) was perhaps a nod to this.

Like many brands or items of clothing that eventually become tethered to certain subcultures, it’s often the simplicity which is the key factor. Like the robust, wheat-coloured Timberlands favoured by corner boys in New York for their aesthetic toughness, or the utilitarian Carhartt Chore Coats worn by graffiti kids in Milan and Paris during the 90s due to a multitude of pockets for storing spray cans – these pieces come about because they allow enough space for the wearer to impart their own identity on them. New Balance’s decidedly non-flash approach chimes with that. Its willingness to operate on the periphery, rather than trying to topple the Nike-adidas stranglehold, has allowed the brand to crop up in unexpected – and often more interesting – niches.

“Suddenly, people began to care about the provenance of their clothes, how they were made, and New Balance – which still produces large quantities of its sneakers in the UK – found itself perfectly positioned”

It was this same idea that allowed it to become the choice of hustlers on the streets of the DMV – Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia – during the 80s and 90s. Unlike their counterparts in other states, like those in custom-made Dapper Dan Louis Vuitton pieces in New York, success was not worn ostentatiously. Instead, blacks and greys made up the color palette for most, as Curtis ‘Curtbone’ Chambers, a former gang member from Washington D.C., told SneakerFreaker last year: “We’ve always been into designers, but we weren’t into the loud colours. We were more about black Versace shirts, or black Hugo Boss or Giorgio Armani. And New Balance fit that... Whenever you’d go out of town, people would say, ‘Oh, them D.C. dudes. They got the New Balance on!’” It probably helped that when the New Balance of choice (and everyone’s subsequent favourite dad shoe), the 990, was released in 1982, it was one of the first sneakers to cost $100 dollars, cementing it as a status symbol.

The influence of that era remains today. Last year, a fledgling D.C. rapper NAPPYNAPPA released an E.P. titled ‘New Balance’, while a little further north in Philadelphia, rapper Meek Mill commented in an episode of Complex’s Sneaker Shopping recalled that 990s were worn by the “guys in my neighborhood who had money. They were trap sneakers.”

Indeed, throughout hip hop’s history, there has also been a sprinkling of references to the brand. In 1997, KRS One rapped “I warm up any room like a heater/ Bringin’ a New Balance to the speaker like a sneaker”and, on his 2004 mixtape Osirus, Ol’ Dirty Bastard delivered the line: “Cop the Eagle, started jackin’ with the green New Balance shit.” More recently, another Philadelphia-native, Lil Uzi Vert, has been pictured regularly wearing the brand’s 990 style.

Beyond rap, this particular sneaker model has become somewhat of a staple within fashion circles in recent seasons, seemingly managing to be on-trend by accident. Typically, this style comes in grey, accented by two other shades of grey, and a little touch of white. It looks sensible and comfortable, like something your dad might (or probably would) wear. And consequently, chimes perfectly with fashion’s current obsession with all things mundane, from Ikea tote bags to sensible cagoules, in what feels like something of a post-normcore hangover. But also; the 990 is kind of ugly. That too feels decidedly current, since we’ve become accustomed to seeing bulbous, visually-jarring sneakers clomping down Paris runways over the past few seasons.

Much like the Hardcore kids of Boston and New York, or football casuals of the north of England the intent behind these choices were largely the same – to not only set oneself apart from predictable sneakers choices of their peers, but to wear that difference like a badge of honour.

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Best Women's Sunglasses - About A Handful Of The Popular Brands

You have heard of Gucci watches before right? Who has not? These watches are a piece of art that also tells time. Gucci watches are better known for their superiority in design, incomparable precision along with the innovative, yet classy design. So, where did these watches come from exactly why are they wanted by so many different people?

The document clutch purse is YSL Libre Perfume free Giveaway outstanding handbag for 2013. Is actually usually oversized that is a great accessory into a simple outfit, but in the same time, it would work to hold all the treats an individual want take a look at with you. This could include your cell phone, credit cards, make up and even personal data files. Make sure you a single of it to add in your own handbag and purse collection. However, choose one wanting to learn transition originating from a clutch any handbag with shoulder straps, which would be ideal for day time use.

Running a minor Internet ecommerce website applies to simple, comfortable work clothes. Sitting at your working personal computer all day is ideal for comfortable, funky, cottons and sweats. So, when I go out, Favor to will include a bit more style and accessories. Marni jewelry and Hermes silk scarves really can upscale a noticeable T-shirt or cotton top. For shoes, an associated with simple, Prada sandals or perhaps a pair of Kork Ease platforms are my favorite shoes to use with everything. It's difficult to believe I've been in love with and wearing Kork Ease dansko was the distributor thirty long time! Pulling it all together and because it's look fashionable is easy when there exists a closet full of almost forgotten Designer clothes, shoes and designer handbags.

As additional ideas large bags in style this season, the Louis vuitton travel duffels are popular lately. Kim Kardashian appears like the Louis Vuitton Graffiti Keepall 50, that is from the Stephen Sprouse collection. It comes in a bright fuchsia match her flamboyant personality additionally the comes in orange and neon pelouse. Kanye West travels a bit heavier with his Louis Vuitton Keepall 55, which is either camouflage likewise pretty tough not to identify at manchester international! These travel bags cost about $2500.00 apiece, dependant upon the style and collection.

Gucci one more brand name that arises from the fashion capital found on earth i.e. England. As is the trend with fashion trends, Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci classes . 1921 associated with city of Florence, The country of italy. Gucci is one of the most generally spread fashion brands these days and the company even directly owns and manages some 278 stores throughout turmoil.

It's always helpful to consider that stores have sales and seasonal clearances on the regular cause. Many stores give "beginning of this season" sales of ten to thirty percent, however they will give deep discounts on the same merchandise by the end belonging to the season. So, if are generally looking for just a trendy item that is only going to be wearable for one season, funds higher price and use it all year round. If you are in need of classic things sweaters, black trousers, and white blouses, buy them at the conclusion of the time of year to wear next calendar months. You'll delight in knowing in which you paid a fraction of their original cost.

Whatever handbag style you pick for 2013, be reminded that it should match anyone have with your wardrobe. So before you move out and buy that amazing handbag, search your wardrobe to see what shoes or clothes will complement your totes.

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@zayn ’s coolest, wildest and most suave fashion moves. Zayn Malik, the boyband-member-turned- successful-solo-artist and boyfriend of Gigi Hadid, is serious about what he wears. Always at the cutting edge of menswear trends, Malik is never afraid to experiment.  Whether he's in a full Versace look complete with Terminator edge at the Met Gala, or sporting a strong graffiti t-shirt ,  he's got his looks down. Rarely seen out of shades of navy, burgundy, grey and black, Zayn Malik's style plays to his rebel reputation. Leather jackets are a constant, louche tracksuits have become his off-duty inner-city favourite and if a shirt (often Louis Vuitton) offers the potential to flash a tattoo here and there, Zayn is sure as ready to embrace a peekaboo inking. Malik is the master of a good pair of skinny jeans and an excellent statement piece of armour or leather. His red carpet appearances might be few and far between, but whenever he does delight fans with an outing, he does so in style . Take a look at all his strongest outfits below, plus find advice on what you can take away from them. #zaynmalik #zayn #hollywoodfashion #modelsandmacaroni #fashioninfluencer #mensfashion #fashioninspiration #fashionforward #celebritystyle #celebritiesfashion #bestfashionblog #fashionforinstagram #picgram #mensfashionpost Source - GQ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQ9LcHpwaI/?igshid=1vevg73npgbcc

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All Rise for the Supreme Court of Streetwear

Since its beginnings, the hip/hop and R&B genre has been embroiled in controversy. Early on rap combated racism and allowed black artists to attempt to convey the feelings of black America via music, while at the same time providing support and identity to those silenced communities. Fast-forward to today and hip/hop is now the most dominant music form in the United States, passing rock consumption for the first time ever in the United States officially in 2017 according to Nielsen Music’s statistics.

Although the surpassing of rock in popularity marks a huge event in hip/hop history, rap artists at the same time have come to the forefront, and even become the leaders of the fashion world. One group which could almost be considered the godfathers of rap fashion is A$AP MOB. Based out of Harlem, group leader ASAP YAMS brought together rap artists, producers, video artists, and fashion designers who all shared similar views on many things, but most importantly fashion. A$AP Ferg, who joined the crew in 2009 explains in an interview with Hypebeast that “they were really on that shit before it was cool to dress how they dress right now, you know what I mean? These dudes were really doing it at a time when you would really get patronized for this type of thing”.  The A$AP movement made waves which were felt throughout the industry, and today we can see their vision completed. Although this often takes the form of popular artists such as A$AP ROCKY attending Louis Vuitton and Gucci fashion shows, which are looks most of their listeners don’t have the money to buy, the movement has formed its own sort of style, deemed “streetwear”. Fans of fashion and rap alike now look to rap artists for the newest looks and styles, with skate brands like Supreme, Bape, and Palace exploding in popularity due to their popularity within the hip/hop, and thusly the fashion scene.

However, among streetwear brands which have seen a surge in popularity in congruence with the rise of hip hop, Supreme stands miles ahead of the competition. Now a 23 year old brand, for much of its early existence it served a niche market. Worn primarily by skaters and graffiti artists and dismissed by the fashion industry as skate wear, Supreme became a special club or society to those who were fortunate enough to wear it. In recent years however Supreme is becoming more of a household name. Collaborating with artists such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Gucci Mane, Nas, and even Kermit the Frog Supreme has gone from being worn by a select few to selling out in seconds. Supreme has even seen recognition in the designer fashion world, who couldn't have missed the many hip/hop artists and celebrities choosing to wear expensive designer clothes accompanied by a cotton Supreme t-shirt, and has now collaborated with multiple designers, Louis Vuitton and Comme de Garçons to name a few.

With streetwear becoming more and more popular with the rich and famous, regular listeners are able for the first time to rock the same looks as their idols without spending themselves out of house and home. This drop in price in addition to the rise in popularity of those individuals endorsing the brands has created a huge market which has become the breeding ground for new businesses as well. With so much revenue streaming into both old and new streetwear brands the question begs to be asked: what makes the business model so successful?

I believe it is the continuance of the concept of Supreme and other streetwear clothing forming a sort of special club, just on a much larger scale than before. The term streetwear emphasizes wearability as inherent to the garment, which means that it is not specifically made to be worn at red carpet events or expensive gallas. With celebrities of all occupations still choosing to wear streetwear clothing however, it has now become possible for “regular people” to be a part of the same special club as those they idolize and see on television. This would not be possible had Supreme followed in the footsteps of other major clothing retailers who often choose to create a supply which either meets or exceeds demands. Supreme has instead kept a very close handle on the supply of their clothing, with supply being kept so regulated that markets for fake Supreme clothing have formed across the globe. In using this model Supreme has been able to turn into a household name with millions wearing its brand, while at the same time still maintaining the ideal of exclusivity which continues to draw customers for one simple fact, people always want what the can’t have. Although this may seem like somewhat of an overgeneralization considering the nature of human beings, the truth in the concept can be seen in the resale of Supreme clothing, with some pieces fetching over ten times their retail value. This model of exclusivity is also a factor to why other newly founded streetwear brands have such a difficult time in entering the market. Supreme’s combination of exclusivity and brand promotion was one which took years to form, and will likely secure its position as one of the top streetwear brands in the world for some time to come.

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Tailor-made paintings: You can have your art and wear it too - fashion and trends

Independent artists and painters are offering to treat your clothes, bags and shoes as they would a canvas or a public wall. It’s called wearable art, and it turns their artworks into apparel, and vice-versa. “It’s an attempt to take art off the wall and bring it into our daily lives, where it can be consumed in an accessible way by anyone,” says visual artist Oona D’mello. “The message doesn’t change at all. It’s just the possible destinations that expand.”Fashion has exploded, so has accessibility, and people want to stand out in the crowd. “So personalisation with original artwork adds that ‘wow’ factor,” says Mumbai artist Kanika Ranka, 25, who specialises in customising luxury handbags.

Kanika Ranka’s The Studio Project hand-paints bespoke motifs on luxury handbags. ( Kanika Ranka ) She started The Studio Project after graduating from the School of the Art Institute, Chicago, in 2016. “There are so many Louis Vuittons and Chanels out there now. The person sitting next to you at a café could have the same kind,” she says. “This way, the piece is you and it’s yours.”It helps if clients know exactly what they want, Ranka adds. “We can always help them decide, but it’s like getting a tattoo for your bag — you have to be really sure, because it can’t be undone.”Her designs range from paints spatter to floral patterns, comic characters and arty monograms. Prices start at Rs 5,000 and can go up to Rs 1 lakh. Time taken can range from two weeks to two months.Art for the everydayStudio Toffle in Delhi is a brand with an exclusive focus on wearable art. Most products are hand-worked. Techniques include fabric work, embroidery, acid bleaching, tie-and-dye, and spray-painting. “There’s a detailed stitching style that’s particularly popular. It’s similar to the Japanese sashiko boro, which is sort of like the patchwork mending of old clothing,” says founder Kashish Gemini.

Studio Toffle uses techniques such as acid bleaching, tie-dye, and spray painting on jeans and jackets. ( Studio Toffle ) They have a Basics line that is competitively priced. “Similar to any regular jeans brand,” says Gemini. “Except, with us you get to choose the fabric, work with us on graphics and the art.”A customised outfit (jacket + jeans) starts at Rs 16,000. “I recently had someone ask for a sketch of the American rapper Nas on a jacket, and used lyrics from one of his songs on the front.” Graffiti on your sneakers At Mel’s Make, Mumbai graffiti artist Melroy Williams takes regular-looking apparel (shoes, headphones, T-shirts or whatever you like) and adds a dash of art. “The city streets are the real runway and these artworks become a form of self-expression,” says Williams.

Mumbai-based Graffiti artists Melroy Williams adds a touch of creativity to everyday essentials, livening them with anime, graffiti and power words like Hustle or Beast. ( Mel’s Make ) Graffiti of words like ‘Hustle’ or ‘Beast’, personalised doodles, characters from anime... “ever since we custom-painted Dragon Ball Z characters on a pair of Vans shoes for rapper Raftaar in 2018, people have been wanting them on their shoes too,” he says. Prices start at Rs 1,000.Tactile textileVisual artist Oona D’mello and designer Sohni Patel of House of Sōhn collaborated to create a capsule collection of wearable art in November, for a one-day exhibition titled Est Form, which will now be held annually. Works can also be commissioned — each garment is first created as a painting and then as apparel.

A dress that was first created as an artwork and then into apparel for Est Form. “Here, the way movement is experienced becomes important when a piece of art, that usually lives on a wall, can come off and interact with a moving body and in a communal space.” says artist Sohni Patel. ( Est Form ) “The word ‘art’ must remain true at all points of the process,” D’mello says. “Making it wearable expands the conversation around it, as well as the scope for who views it, where it exists and who consumes it.” Read the full article

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