From where the high-fashion Paris universe of Maison Martin Margiela meets the tried and true Americana of Converse comes the second coming of a collection that matches a classic sneaker with a (paint) splash of couture. After a very successful run last year, Chuck Taylor and Jack Purcell models have once again been given the Margiela white “overpaint” treatment […]
21
May
Margiela paint-dips their favorite footwear again
20
May
Leather shoelaces, accented with back-zipper detailing
The latest take on the classic Converse All Star comes from punk-inspired menswear designer John Varvatos. The otherwise classic Chuck Taylor high-top features painted graphite-colored canvas and leather shoelaces, accented with back-zipper detailing. Exclusively available at the Varvatos store for $150. More looks at the John Varvatos Chuck Taylors after the Jump…
8
May
California-based affordable supercar based on the Ariel Atom
Many high performance cars are built upon the framework of America’s Greatest Sports Car, the Corvette Chevrolet. But Californian Fardees Rezvani has a different plan — he wants to build his performance car around the framework of Britain’s Greatest Track Car: the Ariel Atom. Using the Ariel’s open-wheel lightweight frame, Rezvani is wrapping his aptly […]
5
May
The Robert Vargas Gallery says, "May the 4th be with you"
In honor of yesterday’s high holiday of May 4th which any nerd worth his lightsaber recognizes as Star Wars Day, the Robert Vargas Gallery in downtown Los Angeles held a free art show which ran this past weekend only. The exhibit was one to literally knock any storm trooper off his head, considering that it was comprised […]
16
Apr
Luxury star-studded footwear handmade in Italy
Givenchy is no stranger to the luxury high-top, and thus continues on its trend of patterned tennies with this bright and brash plaid sneaker. The plaid pattern on the premium calfskin upper being an alternating blend of red, navy blue and khaki tones. The look is topped off with Givenchy’s signature 3D metal star-studded Velcro closure at the ankle. […]
26
Mar
An anthropological study of a little-known American tradition
If your perception of Texas is that it’s just a big state full of big trucks, perhaps you could use some clarification. Texas Quail Hunting, a 296-page photo collection by A. Lokey, makes it pretty damned clear that Texas is actually a big beautiful state, and some of those big trucks happen to be highly souped-up quail-hunting rigs […]
24
Feb
Cobrasnake shoots Andrews for RVCA Spring 2014
Cobrasnake takes a moment out of his busy schedule to photograph the multi-“talented” Jessie Andrews for RVCA’s latest Spring 2014 campaign. Best known for her work in porn, the 21-year-old Andrews has also made a name for herself as a DJ and designer, and is evidently jumping over to the world of traditional fashion modeling […]
17
Jan
Actor Peter Mayhew's intimate unseen photographs
Peter Mayhew, the man who played everyone’s favorite Wookie, Chewbacca, has opened his treasure chest to expose some very candid, intimate behind-the-scenes photographs of his time shooting the legendary Star Wars franchise. For fans of the epic sci-fi space opera (who isn’t), the photos illuminate a side of the production that few have ever seen. Images shot […]
