Our girl Paz De La Huerta doing what she does best for couture lingerie label Agent Provocateur: baring all and showing no shame in the process whatsoever. And really, why should she — you gotta love Paz’s give-a-f*ck nonchalance. She’s already been the highlight of vol. 28 and vol. 34 of our Because We Love You […]


10 Aug
A soulful soundtrack to a NASA-inspired love story

Pittsburgh DJ/producer Kastle dropped a really interesting mix this week, one that heavily samples an interview by WNYC’s Radiolab with Ann Druyan. Druyan was interviewed about her NASA-driven love story with Carl Sagan and their role in the compilation of the Voyager Golden Record. “Toward the end of the summer of ‘77, NASA launched two spacecraft as […]


6 Jul
Luxury patent, suede, scored and printed leather low-tops

High end Spanish-via-France high end label Balenciaga unveils these Mesh & Leather low-top sneakers for the upcoming season. Featuring a blend of contrasting leathers — including patent, suede, scored and printed — the shoes somewhat justify their ultra-luxury pricetag. The leather-lined sneakers also feature a black & white mesh and grey leather upper with a […]


17 Jun
New high end Japanese frames for Spring/Summer 2012

Giuliano Fujiwara gives a small preview of their upcoming eyewear collection for Spring/Summer 2012. The prescription eyeglasses from the premium Japanese label feature a half-rim acetate frame with thick temples, and will be part of a larger collection to be revealed soon. We’ll keep our eyes open… via Selectism


15 Jun
5 FREE pairs of tix to see Daedulus and NiT GriT at one of LA's most beautiful and secluded super mansions this Friday, June 17

This Friday night Ninja Tune artist, Low End Theory regular and Los Angeles IDM pioneer Daedulus and San Jose dubstep producer NiT GriT (check out his Soundcloud page for a nice taste) will be wobbling the grass dancefloor of the Hummingbird Nest Ranch mansion outside Los Angeles. We went out there for a photoshoot last […]


8 Jun
Bold luxury sneakers for Fall 2011

Lanvin drops a new luxury sneaker for their Fall 2011 collection. The bold mid-top shoe features embossed calfskin and woven nylon with side ankle zipper and premium calfskin lining. As can be expected from the couture high end line, their premium sneaker is gonna cost you — about $865 (€590) via Lanvin online. More shots […]


31 May
Aromatic fragrance from Japan

High end Japanese streetwear brand mastermind JAPAN collaborates with Deica on a somewhat unexpected product — an aromatic room spray. Masters of packaging and preseentation, it’s no surprise that this collabo is beautifully put together. Available at Zozo for $50 (¥3,990).


13 May
Europe’s flagship W opens in London, but can the transatlantic cool of the brand be translated?

The second edition of our Checking In series, Lost In A Supermarket’s quest to cover all things we hold most dear (see our review of the gleaming new Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Hong Kong). In this review we jump continents from Hong Kong’s Ritz — now the highest hotel in the world — to the W Hotel […]