6 May
Italian-made eyewear that is as bold as it is classic

Coming from Super by Retrosuperfuture out of Italy is their new frame the “Sonny.” The look is a clean, tasteful one which pays homage to 70’s bike riders, but also bears a low fit on the brow, holding a certain intensity despite a simple appearance that is reminiscent of futuristic imagery. Be bold. Be elegant. […]


In honor of the acclaimed director, writer and producer’s hometown, the v in San Francisco brought its Scorsese exhibition to New York. From auteur Martin Scorsese’s clothes-pressing actor father and seamstress-cum-actor mother, the cinema master’s mad skills at figuring out the movie brat power structure lingers on into all our viewing darknesses. Finally coaxed by […]


What is normally one of the more conservative of all footwear designs, the wingtip, is getting heavily rinsed for Spring Summer 2013. Sure other less conventional wingtips have been offered before, but two takes on the timeless silhouette by Christian Louboutin and MIHARAYASUHIRO certainly spare no expense to catch eyes. Christian Louboutin’s “Tyronito” adds black […]


30 Nov
Showcasing designer's affection for bold colors & geometry

While not nearly as outlandish as, say, Jeremy Scott’s output for adidas Originals, Pierre Hardy nonetheless hardly shies away from designing bold footwear. Shoes like his Tiger & Leopard Print “Animal Pack” Mid-Tops are not for the mild at heart, while his “Black Cube” and “Blockorama” High-Tops show off the designer’s predilection for geometric shapes. […]


Los Angeles designer DRx Romanelli excels at appropriating vintage fashions and imbuing them with a modern, and ultimately very bold, flair. Whether it’s his The Americans Ralph Lauren Polo Collection with TI$A, Another Summit Cochiwan Sweater Collection For Barney’s Japan or his Re-Assembled Vintage Jackets with Anachronorm, the good doctor is hardly afraid of making […]


30 Oct
A peek into the pop star's bold graphic identity

We previewed the M.I.A. collage book by Rizzoli this past spring, and now the publisher has released this video as sort of a trailer/tease to hype up the release. M.I.A. is quite likely the most interesting and provocative pop star on the planet (sorry Gaga), so we’re always interested in getting a better glimpse into […]


26 Mar
A classic gets bright & bold for Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

One of the more iconic pieces of outwear for men are Barbour’s biker jackets — heavy duty, reliable and comfortable. For their upcoming Spring/Summer 2012, the Barbour International Collection takes inspiration from motorcross and releases a seriesv of brightly colored jackets, both its classic waxed version and its nylon options. Much like its Steve McQueen Tribute […]


15 Mar
192 pages of the controversial artist's bold collage work

M.I.A. gets her own eponymous hardcover book from New York publishing house Rizzoli. Titled simply M.I.A., the 192 page compendium is an autobiographical monograph of the button-pushing artist’s collages. Known for her ability to combine styles with bombastic results — be that aurally via music or visually through her engaging fashion style, bold look, colorful […]