Imagine yourself walking down a dark alley, late at night. Suddenly, some menacing hoodied figure approaches asking you for some nylon cording cause his shoelace broke. You’d be helpless — no nylon cord to offer him ad hoc shoelaces, and no weapon to defend yourself if he was up to any funny business. Security Wizard […]

Just in time for the LA-based heatwave comes this quilted arctic cap from Woolrich John Rich & Bros. Man I was complaining how bland this summer was, and then can you believe Monday was the hottest day ever recorded in Los Angeles? In 133 years? Almost in October? But as weather cools off in other […]

Although Lanvin is usually right on the money (and who isn’t excited about their upcoming H&M collaboration), I have to question Alber Elbaz’ judgment on this accessory release. Why someone would fork out $130 for a $5 karabiner you can pick up at any sporting goods store is beyond me. Sure, there’s the little Lanvin […]

UNDERCOVER LIMITED is the limited edition line of Jun Takahashi’s already exclusive UNDERCOVER label, and here is their latest collaboration with Japanese retailer Zozovilla for Fall/Winter 2010. The collection includes a jacket, a couple iPhone cases and most notably a series of bags — including a heavy canvas backpack with premium leather detailing, a nylon […]

For Fall/Winter 2010 Martin Margiela has released a mid-top version of its high-top sneaker. The sneaker features panels of emerald green nylon and suede mixed up with a reflective ‘techno’ carbon, finished off with putty colored laces and a gum sole. Pick up the Martin Margiela mid-top sneaker at Oki-Ni for $515 (£325). Two more […]

The latest addition to Stussy’s 30th Anniversary collection, titled XXX, is a collaboration with the classic Clarks Wallabee. To celebrate the occasion the prototypical American streetwear brand aligned with the iconic British boot to create a headturning Wallabee, one which fuses black leather with a ballistic nylon on the upper, combined with Clark’s distinctive crepe […]

Los Angeles-based designers Band of Outsiders team up again with the classic Sperry Top-Sider brand for this nylon Chukka shoe. Most notable, other than the material used, is the  silver finish which compliments the nylon’s softness. Nylon with the Chukka silhouette always seems to work well. via Complex The Estonia-based Renard Motorcycles features a composite […]

Fashion design/artist Shin Murayama recently released these elaborately detailed fabric and seashell masks exclusively for the IDLM Gallery (I Don’t Like Mondays). Great name, btw. The IDLM Gallery is a project focused on offering rare fashion pieces. Think wearable art. Each piece on display in the IDLM Gallery is a one-of-a-kind garment. As in only […]