Fashion
Björn Loves John: Limited Edition Underwear
Filed in Fashion by Mirka Virtanen at 13.02pm on 01 August 11
The two greatest sporting rivals of all time, Björn Borg and John McEnroe, have joined forces to bring back the 1980s air of fresh and cool with a collection of boxer shorts designed by the duo themselves.
This unique collaboration has been inspired by the golden age of tennis and, incidentally, all of the four different underwear styles have a look reminiscent of the eighties fashion of men’s tennis shorts. The collection is scheduled to launch in the autumn 2011, and will be available for a short period only. So get your hands on a pair and feel like an 80s tennis superstar – it could be a match of your life.
A portion of the revenues will be donated to the John and Patty McEnroe Foundation.
http://bjornlovesjohn.com/
ARTROCKER STREETSTYLE PRESENTS: BENICASSIM
Filed in Fashion by Mirka Virtanen at 13.42pm on 29 July 11
This time there wasn’t a hurricane. PLAN B, FRIENDLY FIRES, THE STROKES, PORTISHEAD, JOY FORMIDABLE, they all made it. And Alex Turner in his midnight blue leather jacket, he definitely made it.
Playing the headline slot, Sheffield’s finest, ARCTIC MONKEYS, came on with Hot Chocolate’s ‘You Sexy Thing’ and kicked off the new album, ‘Suck It And See’, with ‘Library Pictures’. Playing a killer set, the band continued with a further 6 tracks from the new record. Front man, Alex Turner, stripped down to his vest - following the example of most male members of the audience, festival folk responded by showing off some moves they’ve surely been saving for late nights on the nearby beach.
Bringing the day to a close were rock gods, PRIMAL SCREAM, playing an early morning set. Elsewhere, Indie favourites, THE STROKES, kept it dark and mysterious with an un-lit stage and a set that paid homage to their glorious heyday.
In the hot hot heat of the festival, it was mainly shorts and vests for guys and all about kicking your shoes off for a dance on the grass. The ladies, on the other hand, were mixing their super-short shorts – hot pants or high-waisted – with bright coloured tee-shirts and bikini tops. In the words of one festival goer, ‘isn’t this magic?’ Yes, yes it was.
Benicassim is the ultimate festival, with a paradise setting perked on the beach where sound limitations are non-existent. Gigs saunter late in the evening and come five o’clock, if you literally can’t dance any more, the beach is always there for a skinny dip to the sunrise. Perfection.
GET THE LOOK:
Get the look of our favourite festival go-er at Benicassim, we are loving patterned culottes, paired with ethnic, leather sandals and sweet headscarves for vintage inspired summer dress.
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Arctic Monkeys - fuckyeaharcticmonkeys
TOPSHOP SAYS DONATE
Filed in Fashion at 14.28pm on 28 July 11In the UK, a shocking six young people a day are told that they have cancer.
Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that helps these young people to fight the disease and to get the medical treatment that they need. They believe that, “teenagers should not have to stop being teenagers because they have cancer” and the charity therefore focuses on the needs of this particular age group by providing specialist cancer units in NHS hospitals designed to give teenagers and young adults the very best chance of a positive outcome. As well as giving patients the help and support they need, the units also provide an environment in which young people are able to meet others in a similar situation.
Topshop has been working with Teenage Cancer Trust for three years, successfully raising money and awareness for the cause. Continuing its support for the charity this summer, Topshop have specifically selected three sun safe products of which £10 of every purchase will be donated between the 1st and 7th August. Customers are also invited to add a further £1 donation at till points, which will go directly to the cause.
Show your support by visiting a Topshop store and purchasing one of these beautiful floral kimono style tops!
http://www.topshop.com
LEVI’S JEANS 2011 UPDATE
Levi’s WaterLess
Being pioneers in the denim industry, LEVI’S have developed a range of eco jeans that use significantly less water in the finishing process, yet still optimising the signature Levi’s style.
In total, 17% of all Levi’s jeans will be produced in this way, meaning approximately 20 million litres of water will be saved providing a harmonising fusion between fashion and sustainability.
As part of this new initiative, 10% of the proceeds from Levi’s Water
So not only can you look good in Levi’s, you can feel good too as your denims will be helping towards communities that need our help.
Levi’s Selvedge
Staying true to brand heritage, LEVI’S have revived the highly sought after red-line selvedge denim, more commonly associated with vintage denims, known as the Red Tab collection.
Originating from the term ʻself-edgedʼ, selvedge occurs when the entire denim loom is used to create a pair of jeans. The denim is then sewn together and the white finished edges are visible on the inside of the cuff, thus giving the jeans a recognisable detail that simultaneously conveys that the jeans are stronger and more durable. In the late 1920s, they introduced red coloured stitching in the white seam; an iconic feature that has been imitated by many brands.
Selvedge denim is the highest quality premium denim that Levi’s have continued to feature through-out. Levi’s Red Tab offers a vintage look where quality and craftsmanship are uncompromised, again proving that Levi’s are the leaders in their field.
Levi’s DNA
As part of the Red Tab range, LEVI’S have released a new AW11 collection, DNA, that has an updated edge from their brand roots that typically features workwear comprising of experimental denim silhouettes.
The DNA Drop Crotch is a key piece of this collection, where its tapered leg exaggerates its structure, whilst the Slouch Fit epitomises the new loose fit with a tapered finish.
Shirts and tops feature workwear styling that focuses on quality for extra durability for everyday use.
The new collection takes into account new modern cultures for the more daring denim consumer but still maintains the brands unique heritage.
www.levis.com
MACBETH RELEASE LIMITED EDITION DEVO SHOE
MACBETH release the new de-evolutionary shoe in collaboration with the 70s, electronic sensations, musical legends and true Art Rockers; DEVO.
Featured in two bold colours, red and cyan, this limited edition futuristic slip-on is completely unique to the current sneaker design culture. It’s reflective texture and slick structure incorporating the iconic energy dome, encompasses the signature DEVO custom style.
MACBETH are also offering a FREE download; an exclusive remix of ‘Don’t Shoot’ Polysics Remix. Get your free copies at http://www.macbeth.com.
You too could be wearing the same kicks as DEVO wore on stage, so dig out your jumpsuits and crack that whip, these limited edition beauties are from the fourth dimension!
The Vevo shoes are available from http://macbethshop.com/
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