The 577 is our favourite model when it comes to casual New Balance shoes. It was launched in 1989 as a technical running shoe and has continued in production as a recreational sneaker. The model is still Made in the UK at the Flimby Factory. It is one of the few casual options to offer a ventilated construction and high stability Encap heel system. For SS12, the 577 is available in a new denim and navy colourway which offers new variety to the line up while remaining true to New Balance's gravitation towards subtle design. Available at [...]
We had to share these Maison Martin Margiela because they are the perfect companion to our For Madmen Only tee . The 22 Pixelated low tops are a new take on their Replica sneakers, featuring a woven canvas fabric with large scale pixel squares. Avialable at Por Vocacao .
Spacetime recently sent us a mix our way that we've been enjoying a lot. It's a recording from a set he spun at Detour Bar last weekend in our hometown of Toronto featuring songs he got straight off our blog (FYI we try to post high quality 320 kbps of songs when possible - just another way we try to make this blog a step above the rest). The epic tracklist reads as a veritable "who's who" of EDM and bass music. Songs from Jamie XX, Jacques Greene, Kingdom, Mele, GIRL UNIT, Yuksek, Diplo, Dubbel Dutch, [...]
The 3 Slot Wallet from Thom Browne's Spring/Summer '12 Collection is a simple and functional option. It is slim and not overly distracting with a construction from a thick, premium leather. Details include the classic Thom Browne three stripes on a tab paying homage to American design as well the logo printed in gold on one side. The wallet is Made in American and lined with Browne's tri-colour fabric. Available at Oki-Ni .
We have been seeing different selections from the Junya Watanabe MAN SS12 Collection showing up at some of our favourite retailers in the last week. The Goodhood Store is the latest to publish their offerings from Junya. Amongst the selection of garments, we spotted the Paisley Print Scarf pictured above. The scarf is lightweight for Spring/Summer with a red and navy print on the front. A very notable attribute to the Japanese-made scarf is the £52.00 price-tag making it one of the most affordable pieces we have come across under the Comme Des Garçons umbrella. Available at [...]
Alec Empire and his work with Atari Teenage Riot has been an inspiration to us since we were kids. We were excited to see that he recently remixed Salem's remake of Alice Deejay's 90s popular dance hit "Better Off Alone". Alec Empire uses more of the hook that made the original so famous and straddles the line between the most sugary of pop music and industrial witch house. Download audio file (Salem-Better-Off-Alone-Alec-E mpire-Atari-Teenage-Riot-Remix .mp3) DOWNLOAD: Salem - Better Off Alone (Alec Empire Atari Teenage Riot Remix) Photo [...]
Here is our single favourite piece from the Junya Watanabe MAN Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. This season, Junya Watanabe continues their creativity under the Comme Des Garcons label with new separates, denim, shoes and outwear. We have always been fans of their signature patchwork designs and the Floral Patchwork Shirt pictured above is one of their best. The piece is creative and accessible. The tailored cut combined with the extremely popular floral pattern provide a great base for the shirt. The multitude of materials, patterns and details make for a nice departure from the usual world of button ups. [...]
In our opinion, Norse Projects and Supreme make the best options for 5 panel caps. Both go with a super clean approach which leaves the focus on their choice of prints and materials. Danish brand, Norse Projects have an expansive variety of hats for the Spring/Summer ahead in different materials, colours and prints. Our favourite is the cornprint in navy pictured above. The hat upper is made from 100% cotton and features a brown leather adjustable strap on the back. Norse Projects hats are Made in USA. Available at The Goodhood Store .
A.P.C.'s SS12 collection recently came online at Tres Bien Shop. The latest restock consists of their classic raw denim, traditional basics as well as a selection of prints for the season. Prints for SS12 include camouflage on The APC Mini Parka as well as the Leopard Print pictured above on a crew-neck sweatshirt. Check out a good range from The Spring/Summer 2012 Collection including the Leopard Print Sweatshirt at Tres Bien Shop .
We had a chance to catch up with some of the knowledgeable staff at 3.1 Phillip Lim's New York City location and check out pieces from the first delivery of Spring 2012. Several pieces from the collection include garments which have been dip-dyed individually. One of our favourite pieces is the Dolman Shirt , which we have seen in previous seasons in a variety of colourways. The shirt is a looser fit and has a seemless design from the body to the sleeves which contributes to the unstructured look. The short sleeve button up also features fisherman [...]
This one is for fans of The Weeknd that want to go deeper into the wormhole of smoky late-night R&B. Jacy by Supreme Cuts starts off so deep it's almost oppressive but, when you make it past the first minute, the whole thing breaks wide open. It's an incredibly good song that rewards the patient listeners that can enjoy its subtleties. Download audio file (Supreme-Cuts-Jacy.mp3) DOWNLOAD: Supreme Cuts - Jacy Photo Via: Axel Hoedt
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Liverpool based producer SertOne has released an excellent EP in honor of everyone's favorite beatmaker, J Dilla. Our favorite track off of it is Introduction , a slow and warm burner perfect for the rest and recovery of a Sunday. We think this is what Com Truise would sound like if he made hip-hop beats. SertOne has been kind enough to offer up the whole Quesidillas EP on a "name-your-own-price" basis on his Bandcamp . All proceeds go to the J Dilla Foundation , which helps fund inner-city music [...]
Karl Lagerfeld is an interesting cat. Watch as he interviews himself and drops some knowledge on work ethic, muses, personal style, and how/why he went into fashion.
For those looking to invest in camouflage, Gitman Vintage's button-down for Spring/Summer 2012 is an excellent option. We like the idea of the aggressive pattern complimented by the refined cut of the shirt. The oxford also provides an opportunity to play down the pattern with layering while a lot of the ever-popular, camouflage outerwear makes subtlety a larger challenge. For those looking for alternate patterned Oxfords, check out The Gitman Vintage SS12 Collection . Some of our favourites include: Zebra Camo, Japanese Boat and Vintage Flag. Available at End Clothing . Full [...]
We miss the guitar. Everywhere you look you can see evidence of it's declining popularity in music today. Although it may be falling out of favor as the de facto gift for the kid who wants to start a band (replaced, most likely, by a computer with Ableton installed or an MPC), there is still some great guitar driven music being produced today. COOLRUNNINGS is one such band and their new song Spirit of the High is sunny tune that's helping satiate the air guitarist within us. Download audio file (SpiritoftheHigh.mp3) [...]
This is the perfect companion post to our one yesterday about Ruddyp. XXYYXX is another producer making some of the most interesting and emotive beats out there. Today he released his collab with Ruddyp titled Eclipse that they self describe as "moonwave". We imagine this sounds like something Lex Luger would make if he lived in the forest and had a spiritual awakening. It sure is puurty. Download audio file (marcel-collab.mp3) DOWNLOAD: XXYYXX (feat. Ruddyp) - Eclipse
One of my favorite parts about being an American who moved to Canada during my teenage years was being exposed to an entirely new music scene. One of the first Canadian groups that I came across was Broken Social Scene, and a favorite song of theirs was "Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl". Apparently, Ruddyp has similar sentiments and decided to update the song in a decidedly 2012 manner. Sounding like a combination of some of our favorite producers (Star Slinger, Baths, Dose, Giraffage, Expensive Looks, Sinjin Hawke), the song keeps it's indie charm while [...]
DropxLife has been given production credits for both The Weeknd and Drake. A few days ago he released his latest mixtape Further . As you would expect, it's full of spaced out after party beats. Below are our favorites and, if you like what you hear, you can download the whole thing for free . Download audio file (08-STILLXSHOTS.mp3) DOWNLOAD: DropxLife - STILLXSHOTS Download audio file (05-TRIPXENT.mp3) DOWNLOAD: DropxLife - TRIPXENT Download audio file (03-FURTHUR.mp3) [...]
Dover Street Market is undoubtedly one of our favourite retailers in the world. Our trips to London never go without a visit to Comme Des Garçons' exquisite department store. Beyond their amazing multi-brand selection and displays, DSM continues to expand their private label with a series of t-shirts, sweaters and button-ups. One of their recent logos is one of what looks like a wise old man. They have featured it on v-neck sweaters, t-shirts as well as the cardigan pictured above. We're a fan of the new design which is quite understated. Comme Des Garçons' cardigans are very [...]
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