Its undeniable the effect “What Did You Wear Today” threads have had on not only the internet’s fashion landscape but fashion in general. As uninspired individuals often pull from various of these forum threads all over the net and others attain internet celebrity stardom, the concept has become a cultural phenomenon resulting in exhibitions dedicated to the subject matter. What One’s Wearing is the launch of a new site dedicated to the WDYWT movement with weekly updates via contributions.
Its undeniable the effect “What Did You Wear Today” threads have had on not only the internet’s fashion landscape but fashion in general. As uninspired individuals often pull from various of these forum threads all over the net and others attain internet celebrity stardom, the concept has become a cultural phenomenon resulting in exhibitions dedicated to the subject matter. What One’s Wearing is the launch of a new site dedicated to the WDYWT movement with weekly updates via contributions.
Aside from the World Cup, the UEFA European Championships are arguably the second greatest international footballing exhibition in the world. The recently kicked-off campaign has become the intense focus of Nike in recent memory with a series of footwear marking the countries taking part in the event. To officially commemorate the tournament itself, Nike has released the Euro 2008 Air Classic BW Premium. The design is simplistic in its own right with a full leather upper highlighted by blue seen on the sole and tongue. Available now at select Nike Quickstrike accounts and at hanon shop.
In a recent interview with Slam X Hype, Japanese hip-hop group Nitro Microphone Underground discusses their involvement in hip-hop and how a Japanese group like themselves fits into the global music landscape. Also, as part of Nike’s 1World collection, they talk about their love of the Air Force 1 and how their design came about on the mosaic camo AF1 seen here. The 1World collection is a series of Air Force 1s which round up numerous individuals of diverse backgrounds to put their spin on a legendary classic.
Street artist and legend KAWS has lent his considerable artistic talent and star presence to several different types of outlets including art galleries and clothing lines. KAWS now sets his sights on print media as he collaborates with i-D magazine for the largest magazine project he has taken on to date. The July issue has KAWS assuming a role much different than just showcasing what he can do with a can of paint. KAWS actually interviews A Bathing Ape empire head Nigo in a conversation that shows what happens when two artistic mavericks have a conversation. Also, the printing job on the magazine is bathed in bright hues that compliment KAWS trademark artwork.
On June 21th, Stussy Honolulu will be hosting a party at Next Door located in Hawaii’s own Chinatown. With DJ Muro (Tokyo) spinning that night, this will be a party to check out.
Next Door (China Town)
43 North Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
DJ Clark Kent, Mi Gente Clothing, Brooklyn Machine Works, and NYC Freeride collaborated on the design of a custom single speed mountain bike, M.G. Flight 112, for the release of the Nike 112 Pack. The 112 pack consists of an Air Force 1, Air Trainer 1, and Air Max 1, all in black and neon yellow with 3M reflector and elephant print accents. The color of the bike matches that of the 112 pack, with the frame designed by Brooklyn Machine Works, and paint by Mi Gente Clothing. Now you can take flight with the new kicks and ride.
You may have noticed (or not) that there hasn’t been too many R&B artists featured on HYPEBEAST’s front page. Chalk it up to the rise of ultra machismo hard edged hip hop music as the urban soundtrack of choice making the heart aching crooner seem out of touch or, maybe it’s just unconscious journalistic bias (sorry). With some exceptions modern Rhythm and Blues has been the pelvic thrusting, ultra sexed, over produced singer with pseudo screw faced Hip Hop posturing. New millennium R&B has also given us the vapid, hollow regurgitations of old Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye styling minus the passion, which record labels dub “neo soul”. West London born singer Estelle is neither the Hip Hop poseur nor Soul revival act. However, she successfully pulls influence from both genres as she holds the titles of singer, songwriter, MC and producer with a vocal timbre that is more akin to a jazz vocalist.
Estelle’s second album “Shine” released earlier this spring, is filled with Hip Hop star power that compliments her vocal talents rather than over powers her ability. Most notably, her bubbly pop single with Kanye West “American Boy” introduced her to a new audience that her first album hadn’t. Her new single “No Substitute Lover” produced by a reenergized Wyclef Jean is along the same lines of that single which infuses rap undertones with infectious pop and live instruments. Lauryn Hill’s spirit is obviously present here as Estelle channels L-Boogie at her artistic “Miseducation” peak. One look at the cameo heavy video and one listen to the track gives the listener renewed confidence about the future of R&B.
The very highly anticipated 3G iPhone has just been announced by Steve Jobs at Apple’s annual WWDC. This time around, the iPhone is everything the old one was but better and amazingly, a lot cheaper. It has thinner edges, a full black plastic back, flush headphone jack, and it will be 36% faster than Nokia’s N95 and Treo 750 in terms of pageloads. It also has improved battery life with 300 hours of standby, 8-10 hours of 2G talk, 5 hours of 3G talk, 7 hours of video, and 24 hours of audio. It will also come with GPS, so you know where you are all the time.
8GB is available for $199 and 16GB will come in white for $299. Available on July 11th, pre-orders are available now at the Apple store.
Famed London-based retail store, Dover Street Market, is now host to the ultra high-end label, Chanel. The collection of products will be spread throughout five of the six stories, and will showcase an edited selection of ready to wear, accessories, and shoes from the unique Metiers d’Arts Paris-Londres Collection. It will also feature limited edition pieces and some iconic pieces from the Chanel collection. Available from June 9th to the 25th.
Skoold In Korectnuss got together with New York based brand, Absurd, to design a nice t-shirt. The tee is mainly logo based with stylized writing in black, red, and green. Overall, a very interesting and eye-catching design.
Founded in 2006 in an industrial district of Zurich, Switzerland, QWSTION develops bags from a simple need for an honest solution. Not satisfied with bags offered on the current market, QWSTION forged a range of bags to suit traveling needs throughout the metropolitan world. Having designed the first bag – the QWSTION backpack – the team evolved the line into 6 styles available in varying colors. QWSTION bags are built from a functional perspective whilst giving the product a distinctive look.
The full range can now be found at qwstion.com.
