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Beats By Dre + Naomi Campbell

Limited Edition 24-Karat Gold Beats by Dre

By: Maggie Maloney | Photographer: Courtesy of Beats by Dre

July 29, 2014

Despite the fact that the 2014 World Cup has come to a close, World Cup fever is still very much alive. In addition to taking home the official World Cup trophy, each player of Germany's winning team received a special edition gift from Dr. Dre, who collaborated with Naomi Campbell to create the 24 karat gold headphones. 

In a commemorative gift along with the headphones, Beats by Dre released a Naomi Campbell portrait, with the supermodel looking every bit the trophy dressed by Tom Ford and Christian Louboutin, shot by the legendary British fashion photographer, Rankin. 

Campbell notes: “Working on the Golden project with Beats by Dr. Dre was so much fun” and for the model and avid soccer fan, “The shoot was loud and energetic…I even got to practice my football skills! The Golden project is the perfect way to celebrate the German victory and I’m glad to be a part of this campaign.” 

View the beautiful Naomi Campbell above and grab your own pair of champagne gold Beats By Dre (unfortunately not 24 karat, but still dope) here.

WEMOTO S/S 15

Laid Back Summer Style

By: Brandon Liu

July 28, 2014

German label WEMOTO presents its latest Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Rooted in casual street style, the brand’s collection reflects its mantra of laid back, low profile looks.

The aesthetics of the collection are minimal and simplistic. In addition, the lookbook offers contrasting pairings with simple pattern designs, which are accented with deep hues of navy, maroon, and beige. 

Much of the slim cuts that dominated previous menswear seasons are replaced with liberal cuts of flowing fabric that truly allow for comfort and a full range of motion. From signature parkas, bomber jackets, button-ups and a variety of airy tees, sweats, and pullovers, WEMOTO's spring and summer options are neutrally calm, cool, and collected while being easy to pair with casual sneakers.

Enjoy the collection above and stay tuned on more from WEMOTO.

GIVENCHY S/S '15 RUNWAY SHOW

An Effortless Display of Ingenuity

By: Ian Garner | Photographer: Courtesy of Style.com

July 29, 2014

When Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection came down the runway, the only extravagancy Riccardo Tisci delighted himself in was his known ability as a designer. There were no Rottweilers, no Madonnas, and certainly no obscure, hieroglyphically electronic patterns; but rather there was black, white and gypsophila all over. The collection forecasted new trends but reclaimed some of Tisci’s aesthetics when he was an emerging designer many moons ago: precise tailoring and a strict adherence to a monochromatic palette.

The completely wearable collection presented a range of diverse yet minimalistic options, from colorblocked polo shirts to Macintosh coats ranging between black, white and the baby’s breath pattern to a variety of pique lapel and double-breasted tailoring.

When Tisci finally came out in his trusty white Air Force 1's, it dawned upon us what we had just seen: an effortless display of ingenuity. By the time these hit the racks, they won’t be there for long.

PUBLIC SCHOOL X AIR JORDAN 1

Public School Continues Its Dominant Year With Exclusive Js

By: Cameron Wolf | Photographer: Courtesy of SneakerNews.com

July 28, 2014

Public School continues its watershed year with another slam-dunk-from-the-free-throw-line moment. The same week the brand took home the Woolmark Prize, given to a rising—a word that is becoming less befitting of what the very established Public School is by the second—fashion brand, they unleashed a collaboration with Nike’s Jordan Brand shoes.

Public School reworked the iconic Air Jordan 1 with unbelievable results. The shoe has never looked better with a monochromatic black upper made out of premium leather, a speckled grey sole, and a frosty purple outsole. Public School’s trademark minimalism is apparent here, with cool little touches like the embossed Jordan logo on the heel, and the retro “Nike Air” logo fits in nicely.  

The streetwear meets menswear brand has surely been influenced in their career by the iconic sneaker, and as Jordans are clawing their way into high fashion circles, it only feels right that Public School would get a shot at remaking the shoe. It becomes a statement about where we are headed, with sneaker brands claiming high-fashion collaborations. Jordan is about to release their upscale Jordan Shine line, and this collaboration with Public School is demonstrative of what we can expect from the shoe brand making a different kind of leap.

With this collaboration, Public School is sticking to the path that made them the respected house they are today. Public School is taking their respected high-fashion house and lending their talents to the streetwear culture of Jordan brand. It won’t hurt that the shoe will only be seen on the fashion elite; there’s only going to be 50 of Public School’s Jordans, given to hand-selected “friends and family.” Chalk it up to just another win for the movement.

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA COUTURE S/S 15

Stefano Pilati Explores the World of Architecture & Space

By: Ian Garner | Photographer: Courtesy of Ermenegildo Zegna Couture; Film by Johan Söderberg

July 24, 2014

When the Ermenegildo Zegna Couture Spring/Summer 2015 collection sprouted in Milan for MFW, Stefano Pilati brought with him a truly cinematic experience. The Johan Söderberg directed fashion show film briefly explores Pilati’s world of “Architecture and Space.” His models, who were are introduced to as silhouettes, are the spectacles of architecture that take up his space. There’s a moment of transcendence in darkness when his models emerge into the light of the runway and the color palette that swaddles them is still, in essence, exclusively dark. Much of the garments were highlighted by stripes fashioned in a range of fabrications from a luxury blend mouliné suting stripe to silk taffetà stripes to the summer essential seersucker.

This new chapter of Pilati’s Zegna compounds concepts from the previous two seasons and weaves them into his evolving aesthetic. He continues to explore apparent contradictions that somehow, through Pilati’s touch, complement one another flawlessly: “innovations and destructions, splendor and decadence, philosophy and romanticism, masculine and feminine… architecture and space.”

AIMÉ LEON DORE PRE-FALL 15

ALD's Sophomore Collection Hits All The Right Notes

By: Cameron Wolf | Photographer: Courtesy of Aimé Leon Dore

July 24, 2014

Sometimes, timing really can be everything. While Aimé Leon Dore’s basics are worth celebrating in any era, we can’t think of any other time than now that would be more inclined to lose their minds over Teddy Santis’ meticulously made essentials. The typically, quick-swiping, mindless scrolling minds of the Internet have collectively come together to drool over this. While the success of “plainness” in this temporary reign of normcore, is not unprecedented, it’s ALD’s ability to captivate with such a restrained hand that has got us all talking.

ALD’s Pre-Fall ’15 collection is incredibly controlled and forward thinking, especially for a collection that doesn’t look further than crewneck sweaters, parkas, shorts, hoodies, tanks and tees. The color palette is as versatile as any Pre-Fall collection could hope: the standard grey and navy, and the fashionable burgundy and cream are the other two Santis focuses on. Santis uses the lookbook to illustrate why he most likely landed on these colors: they are essentially interchangeable. All the colors seem to go with everything; it’s hard to imagine an outfit where a touch of burgundy would be out of place, and that’s the most audacious shade of the bunch.

Shirts, crewneck sweaters, shorts, and parkas are not what they seem at first glance in ALD’s lookbook. Impeccably tailored and slim-cut tees and a denim shirt are gifted breathing room with Santis’ split hems on the side. T-shirts are made with soft terry cloth, shorts’ seams are unrefined (standing in stark contrast to the rest of the refined details), and parkas sit close to the body, but vented in the back for cool effect and full movement.

Teddy Santis thought of everything for Aimé Leon Dore Pre-Fall ’15, and now we can’t help but agonize over the details as much as he did. Click through the gallery above to see what we mean.

KENZO S/S 15

Americans in Paris 

By: Maggie Maloney | Photographer: Courtesy of Style.com 

July 23, 2014

On a rainy summer day overlooking the picturesque Seine River in Paris, Kenzo designers Humberto Leon and Carol Lim showed their latest collection of menswear at Paris Fashion Week. Always calling back to the Kenzo archives since the duo took creative control of the brand in 2012, this collection stayed true to Kenzo’s vivid and spirited roots, with signature bold blocks of color and intricate prints. 

The Spring/Summer 2015 menswear line embraces the mix of cultures designers Leon and Lim have experienced as Americans working and designing in Paris. The designers acknowledged the Americans in Paris inspiration by re-creating famous images, such as the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Cosette, the face of Les Misérables, seamlessly on sweater using the optical-knit technique. These created their own feeling of souvenirs gained when visiting a new locale and, as Leon himself put it, the collection is about “that sense of wonder when a tourist goes to a place like New York or Paris for the first time.” 

The sense of wonder and adventure was undeniable throughout the collection, with parkas ready for a Vespa or scooter ride and matching polka-dot or striped ensembles perfect for exploring a new city. Patterns and prints were a major player, from a mod-black and white polka-dot to stripes in every color imaginable. The looks ranged from a pastel, preppy color pallet to a dramatic burnt orange, the entire collection was a whimsical show that refused to be dampened by the summer rain. 

See for yourself in the imagery above.

ODIN NY Fragrances

Fragrances You Need to Cop

By: Daniel Wagowski | Photographer: Courtesy of Odin NY

July 22, 2014

Have you heard? Odin New York now carries our very own Grungy Gentleman x Cotton Citizen sweats in store. It’s hard to find something we don’t love at Odin New York. The boutique men’s lifestyle shop first opened its doors in Manhattan’s Lower East Side back in 2004 and today carries all the staples a fashionable gentleman requires.

 In 2009, Odin NY launched their first three men’s fragrances. The boutique now has over 10 unisex fragrances, made in collaboration with such perfumers as Kevin Verspoor, Pierre Constantin Gueros, Jean-Claude Delville, Corinne Cachen, Phillippe Romano and Delphine Jelk. Odin NY continues to build their fragrance brand, exploring their underlying theme of travel combined with a fresh take on time-honored fragrance traditions.

As we work and play in the heat of long summer days, a gentleman must remember to always stay cool and fresh. Odin NY fragrances take care of the latter. Here are some notable fragrances you can pick up at Odin NY:

07 TANOKE

Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke was developed with Paris-based Drom perfumer Corinne Cachen to find the right balance of strength and lightness. Layering classically American scents inspired by the woods and surrounding waters of Northern California, 07 Tanoke arrives at a clean, crisp aroma that is grounded with a natural warmness. 07 Tanoke was selected for W Magazine's "Top 10 Indie Fragrances" and GQ's "Cologne of the Year".

08 Seylon

The creation of 08 Seylon communicates a new understanding of vetiver through a calming blend of rich, earthy aromas. Balancing an airy palette of citrusy top notes with warm, spicy base notes, 08 Seylon takes us on a journey through the damp soils of untamed Sri Lanka.

09 Posala

Odin New York's fragrance 09 Posala brings to mind a fresh, aromatic orchard with hints of sweet citrus and earthy amber to arrive at a successful complex layering of notes. Inspired by the heritage of the South, 09 Posala is a delicate floral scent balanced with smoky bourbon and Perique tobacco notes. 09 Posala is exclusive to Barneys New York.

10 Roam

Odin New York’s first incense fragrance, 10 Roam, highlights a contrast between brightness and warm smokiness. Notes of wild coffee flower, crisp pepper leaf and saffron combine with dried coconut and ginger lily to skillfully balance a bittersweet smoothness with a fresh, airy aroma.

11 Semma

Odin New York’s 11 Semma is a bright and familiar fragrance evoked by hints of fresh chili pepper and powdery tonka. Notes of cinnamon bark, sweet tobacco, and warm myrrh with sandalwood and herbaceous clove create an enduring and vibrant scent. This complex layering of aromas thoughtfully balances sweet and warm, and masculine and feminine, to arrive at a truly effervescent fragrance.

These are some seriously nice fragrances you need to cop. Smelling this good, your significant other will go crazy over you. Stop by one of Odin's three NYC locations or purchase now on their online shop.