Threads: Ruby Velle Shares Her Best Outfits
Atlanta’s very own vocal powerhouse is taking over the world, and looking striking while she does it. If you haven’t heard of Ruby Velle and The Soulphonics yet, it will be difficult for you to avoid their crisp, soulful and smooth sounds in 2013. They were recently featured as Starbucks’ “Pick of the Week” for their cheery track, “Heartlite.” Just before that, the lead-off single of off their first full-length It’s About Time, entitled “My Dear,” was featured as iTunes’ single of the week. This resulted in a digital accomplishment of 200,000 single downloads and 1,200 full-album download sales in... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesDiana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
For someone who was the editor-in-chief of Vogue for nearly a decade, it’s amazing how well Diana (dee-yahhh-na) Vreeland lived out the philosophy that the best things in life are free. In Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel, a dazzling fashion documentary directed and produced by her granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Diana’s legacy is shown to have more to do with imagination, personality and a bit of lunacy than with anything sold on her pages.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsShoe Company Unveils Bon Iver-Designed Footwear
The latest addition to music-inspired swag comes from the forests of Wisconsin. The Los Angeles-based shoe company Keep announced its recent collaboration with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon on a new line of footgear.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKanye West's Womenswear Line Expected to Debut in Paris
Kanye West has always been a pretty fashionable dude. He’s worked with Louis Vuitton in the past and raps about brand name clothes often enough. But "Harper's Bazaar reported":http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/fashion/kanye-west-will-present-his-ss-12-collection-at-paris-fashion-week.htm that the rapper is taking another step into the fashion world. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsSteve Buscemi Gets a Dress
First his signature droopy eyes invaded the blogosphere, and now Steve Buscemi is entering the fashion world. BlackMilk, a clothing company in Australia, is now offering “The Steve Dress,” which features the Fargo actor’s mug on the front and back. The company is also offering a similar dress with Jack Nicholson’s famous “Here’s Johnny!” scene from The Shining. Both dresses are $100 a pop, but what price can you put on looking your best?... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayBeatles' Tennis Shoes Hit The Streets
Recently, The Beatles and Apple Corporation gave French Commes des Garcons and Spring Court permission to create shoes branded with their logos.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayNike Shoes Give New Life to Old Magazines
To those who say that print is dead, Nike begs to differ. With the recent release of their Women’s Print Pack, Nike has given new purpose to magazines. The limited edition collection is comprised of three designs, all made of recycled magazines. The Nike Flash Macro Premium in Sail/Birch, Nike Blazer Mid Premium in Sail/Khaki and Nike Air Rift Premium in Sail/Sport Red. Made of shredded magazines (possibly old copies of Paste?), each shoe is an original unto itself. If you want to get them hot off the presses, you may have to do a little traveling... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayAwesome of the Day: Mike Leavitt's Cardboard Kicks
For shoe-lovers, there’s nothing quite like the day you purchase a brand new pair of sneakers. The only problem is that as soon as you start to wear your kicks, their perfect beauty begins to fade. If only there were a way to retain a pristine version of the shoe, and save the planet from excess shoe box waste. Enter Mike Leavitt and his recycled-cardboard kicks.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayBest of What's Next: Fashion Designer Sid Mashburn
Sid Mashburn grew up in small-town Mississippi and spent some time in New York before dropping anchor in Atlanta... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesFlashy and Functional: The Bottle-Opener Ring
Buenos Aired-based Etsy seller beerring offers a ultra-versatile bit of jewelry—a ring that pops your brew (or soda)—with a $20 pricetag. You don’t even need to remove the ring to open the bottle.... read more
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