Straight from the genius of Japan comes this new take on the jacket/shirt hybrid. The folks at .efiLevol have introduced a snap-shut down shirt for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection that integrates the quilted puffiness of a down jacket. Featured in blue, it comes with a chest pocket, button-up front and adjustable cuffs. It’s now available […]

With models touting perfectly red painted lips, seductive stares and a playful sensuality, Ellen von Unwerth captures moments of sublime female sexuality in her new hardcover, Fräulein. In this collection of photos spanning fifteen years of von Unwerth’s work, women are portrayed as cute, assertive, overtly sexual, soft and contemplative to explore all expressions of […]

One of our favorite Los Angeles designers B:SCOTT — aka Brandon Scott, formerly of B.Son fame — is throwing up a serious fete this eve in the City of Angels. To unveil his fourth collection Brandon is organizing the Every Man For Himself Pop-Up Launch & Installation at FourTwoFour on Fairfax this evening, from 7 […]

From Alexander McQueen to Powell Peralta to mastermind Japan to Damien Hirst’s infinitely over-discussed For the Love Of God sculpture, skulls have dominated the cultural landscape unlike any other singular motif. Of course this is nothing new — mankind’s obsession with the macabre certainly predates the proto-heavy metal tropes of the 70s. English freelance editor, […]

Absolut has just as much of a tradition featuring city-themed limited edition vodkas as they do ones packed with fruity concoctions. Remember that SF-themed one? Well their latest release isn’t a nod to a city, but it is definitely filled with lots of fruit. The Absolut Gustafson — vodka flavored with sun-ripened cherries, freshly sliced […]

Many fashion labels try to stand out from the pack with “clever” lookbooks and films, but French label Co‘s film for their Spring/Summer 2012 collection is one of the best yet. Directed by one half of Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter, the highly narrative 3-minute film stars French actress Elodie Bouchez (who also happens to be […]

Founded in Stockholm in 2004, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair introduces a high-top Trouble silhouette featuring a white and beige contrast colorway. With a tonal semi-exposed lace-up closure, tan eyelets and textured foxing on the white rubber sole, the Swedish fashion brand’s sneakers are sure to compliment your wardrobe as you walk about with your steezy […]

Sak founder & designer Ryusaku Hiruma lays his hands on the Dr. J Pro silhouette to launch their Fall 2011 sak for Converse collection. The handmade highly limited edition leather shoe showcases Hiruma’s expertise, crafting almost the entire shoe from a beautiful rich brown Italian leather, while finishing the hand-stitched shoe with ink-printed logos, leather […]