I blame Blade Runner, but for some reason I have an attraction to the simplicity and beauty…and ritual…of origami. Apparently, so does artist Yuliya Kyrpo. She crafted the elegant bustier gown above strictly out of newspaper — but not just any newpsaper, mind you, but from 1,000 paper cranes carefully hand-folded from old recycled Metro [...]

Guess we’re in a bizarre mini-Gucci obsession here, following up their Heritage sunglasses with new fur-lined Gucci Hi-Top Lace-Up sneakers. Part of their upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 collection, the hiking boot-inspired sneakers are made with a brown premium suede upper, brown leather trim ankle support, rubber sole and signature red and green colorway web loop. The [...]

I’m not a big fan of water shoes; in general they’re straight up ugly and make you look like a Danish tourist. I’d possibly make an exception for these Opening Ceremony and Timberland versions. Composed of breathable mesh, quick-dry neoprene and waterproof nubuck suede, they’re available in 3 colorways for $95. Pretty cheap for Opening [...]

Normally Gucci sunglasses are a bit too gauche for my personal taste — what with their ornate, oversized golden signature “G”s on the temple and tinted lenses. With their new collection of “heritage” aviator sunglasses, however, Gucci have hit a successful combination of style and restraint. Aimed to resonate the hazy glamour of the 1960s, [...]

Yesterday we brought you the Comme des Garcons Luxury Group Wallet Collection that hit Dover Street Market, and today it’s something else from the exclusive London boutique. Produced exclusively for Dover Street Market, Springcourt has designed this series of high top sneakers whose singular designs feature bold traditional Norwegian wool patterns. While there have been [...]

This Fall Orange County-based denim ateliers COMUNE dive headfirst into the accessories market by releasing their Taylor Bag. The black wax denim travel bag features waterproof zippers throughout and large billow pockets — big enough to carry gear a few days on the road, but sufficiently compact for a quick overnighter. Known for their signature [...]

From the mouth of Los Angeles-based designer Dr. Romanelli himself: “The DRx “DETONATION” collection consists primarily of reworked 1960’s military field shirts and G1’s. I went with an original button down shape and a classic cargo silhouette for the pants . The military tote bags and caps have a loose organic fit and all have [...]

The always avant garde Rick Owens gives us a peek at some new looks from his forthcoming Spring/Summer 2011 DRKSHDW collection. While the line includes such head turners as leather gauntlets, drop-crotch pants and long flowing sleeveless robes, it is the leather high-top zippered sneakers with oversized tongues above that really underscore Owens’ future forward, [...]