Burberry was founded in 1856 and this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. This year’s campaign, created in Burberry’s now signature black-and-white, has an extensive British cast spanning the generations. Burberry Creative Director, Christopher Bailey, celebrates the brand’s roots in the autumn/winter collections through exploration of the richness of Burberry cultural history, heritage and rich portfolio of icons.

The Burberry family has been reunited for this shoot, which took place in London, the home of the brand. For the first time Burberry models Kate Moss and Stella Tennant feature together in the same campaign. The historic cityscape of the capital serves as the backdrop to the shoot. Photographer Mario Testino who has shot the campaigns since Spring/Summer 1998 is once again behind the camera.

The cross generational aspect of the brand is highlighted by the several generations of its cast members; Stella Tennant and her daughter Jasmine, Bryan Ferry and his sons Otis, Isaac and Tara, Lady Jacquetta Eliot and her son Louis. There is a nod to British cultural heritage of the past through legendary 60s model Penelope Tree, 70s singer/songwriter Bryan Ferry and David Bailey’s son, Fenton, an up-and-coming photographer. The enduring synergy between music and fashion are represented by Bryan Ferry and Brit band Kasabian and singer/songwriter Louis Eliot. Other links to the London’s past and future include Edie Campbell daughter of fashion editor turned architect Sophie Hicks and Alice Dellal daughter of celebrated 70s model Andrea Dellal. Top British contemporary models included in the campaign are Lily Donaldson, Tom Guinness and James Jamieson as well as up-and-coming actors Max Irons, son of Jeremy Irons and Leo Gregory.

As inspiration for the autumn/winter collections, Burberry Creative Director Christopher Bailey looked at the Burberry archives and translated them. The look is elegant and refined but always staying true to the real English style with a sense of dishevelled elegance. The collections reference the outdoors, countryside and open spaces and reflect Burberry’s heritage in functional outerwear including the classic Burberry trench coat, Burberry’s heritage of sartorial elegant tailoring, inspired by our historic men’s made-to-measure suiting.

The key bag of the season is the Burberry Manor bag that is carried by both Kate Moss and Penelope Tree.

J&Company has quickly emerged into the marketplace looking to take the denim industry to a new level. The superb quality and exceptional styling of J&Company jeans is evident with its carefully thought out innovations, special effects and figure flattering cuts that are the foundation for this denim based collection for men and women.

The collection consists of seven styles for women and four styles for men in three main fabrics; stretch, rigid and corduroy using premium Japanese, Italian and domestic denim. Each fit and style is based on a classic 5 pocket design, offered in a varied selection of cuts, stitching details, and washes. The line also includes fitted jackets, hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, polos and tank tops all with original graphic designs and embellished with winged horses, stars, crystals, grommets, mosaic style studding creations and various embroidery techniques.

French designer Julien Jarmoune and JNCO founder Milo Revah teamed up to develop this unstoppable brand. Drawing on their years of fashion expertise, this collection is based on LA style with European attitude insuring designs with an ultimate fit for many different body types. “Gathering inspiration from the LA scene, we are able to incorporate everything from vintage and tattoos to runway couture and religious symbols,” says Jarmoune.

John Varvatos chooses the legendary Iggy Pop for his new advertising campaign. David Bowie’s eccentric partner from the Stardust era, is glamed-up in a pin-striped suit in the ads for Varvatos’ autumn/winter collection. Says Varvatos, “It started to rain, and instead of ducking for cover, Iggy jumped up on a park bench and started dancing and boxing. I said ‘This is epic.’

Stussy is one of those rare fashion brands that actually makes people feel nostalgic; the retro feelings transport you back to good times when streetwear actually meant streetwear and not big business trying to be streetwear. Stussy is best known for it’s revolutionary Tees but has since grown into one of the leading street brands in the world with a wide cult following.

Siwy is a label that was launched in the Spring of 2005 in downtown NYC. The concept behind the line is merging the traditional ideas of classic American denim with the styling of familiar shapes. With this idea in mind, we push slightly further to create a carefully crafted and sculpted silhouette. The combination of a tailored fit, expert construction and superb wash detail highlights the curves without denying what is underneath. Individual taste and style are satisfied through the array of fine washes and silhouettes developed at America’s best wash and sewing facilities, where each pair is treated as a work of art. All hold a vintage aesthetic, whether it is a clean wash of color or capturing the subtleties of authentically aged styles. Together, these elements combine to bring to life a fresh new style that can be appreciated by the most discerning collector.

Supreme, the underground uber brand, expands its empire! Supreme’s new store opens in Harajuku, Japan on September 16th, 2006 and is based at: 4-32-7-2F, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Quick sneak preview of the 2006 Autumn Jhung Yuro Collection. Nothing compares to Jhung Yuro Designer Sneakers!

Check out the Bounty Hunter “Brixton” T-Shirt. BRIXTON [igirisujiyamaikan] immigration town - BACK IN THE DAYS 1969. Anyone who knows London will know hitting Brixton with Hype & Burn is a real winning Jackie Chan — definitely worth a butchers this one!

Bape boys throughout Japan, if not the world, where ejaculating with excitement as A Bathing Ape released the OG shark Hoodie to the masses. The queue at Bapexlusive in Aoyoma, Tokyo apparent reached as far as the eye could see. Bape is truly a modern-day fashion phenomenon!

Artful Dodger Fall 06, story straight from the Bulldog’s gob!

19th century England. Two gangs roam the London Metropolis, the “Cutter lads” and the “Swell Mob”. They are the 2 most reputed gangs that ever existed in old England and tonight is the night they are getting ready for the biggest dust up of all.

Blood will be spilled tonight and where better for this to take place than the freak shows of the Carnival, in amongst the Ghost trains and Dodgy Side Shows.

The scene is set for a showdown at the Carnival!  The Carnival of Death!

It hasn’t been always so nasty between the Swell Mob and the Cutter lads.  Walker, a youth of the “Cutter Lads”, described how boys gambled with the Swell-Mob and how he learnt from them an association of which they were ‘rather proud’.

It only takes one beating though, to turn the tides.

You’ve seen the movie “City of God” and “Gangs of new York”. These are nothing compared with what happened in London on this fateful night of January 18th 1816.

The unruly haired Swell-Mob epitomize the rewards of a life of crime: their ‘flash-dress’ with blue frock coat and trousers tight to the knees, velvet collar waistcoat, low riding fancy worked shoes and the hat, generally  tilted on one side as they go about with a cigar in their mouth.

The Artful Dodger is the leader of the Cutter lads. You’ve never met a more menacing lad than him. Never without his fighting irons, he is nastier than Bill the Butcher! In and out of the shadows, he led the way for his gang of street urchins against the Swell Mob…a rag tag bunch of thieves and crooks!  Older than the Cutter lads, the Swell mob once boasted a gang membership of over a 1000 youths. Now most of them surf the murky back streets of London with the Dodger and the rest of the Cutter Lads crew.

Peep Shows, Freak Shows, Dancing bears…the Carnival is underway and I bet even the Clairvoyant has no Idea what is about to happen. It’s all fun at the fair. Candy floss is been eaten and lights are on…all the kids are having a great time…Colors are vivid from the excitement and the air is fresh in eager anticipation of fun for all the family. Then from nowhere in the shadows, here they come:  the Carnival of fun will quite quickly turn into the Carnival of Death.  Daggers and slashes, Cutters and fighters! No one is safe, everyone gets hurt. Hands slashed off, legs ripped away…oh, it’s a bloody scene! Mayhem erupts at the Carnival… People run for their lives. In and out of the freak shows, Merry-go-rounds are used as battlegrounds. The Hoochie Coochie Dancing girls are putting on their best show to keep the punters from running to the hills. Who wouldn’t want to stay and watch these lovely ladies? It’s gruesome: pitched battles all over the place, Axes, Pitchforks anything these lads could get their hands on were used as weapons. It’s Bedlam!  Then …calm. The Blood has been spilt, Claret and Crimson all over the place. Death and damage is the only thing that’s seen.  Skulls are cracked and blood red adorns everything. All that’s left are the weapons and the dead! The vultures are circling and there ready for Dinner. It’s a stark contrast from what started as a fun night out has turned into the battle of the century. I wouldn’t go back there for your holidays any time soon!!!

If you tuned in last night to see the Teen Choice Awards on Fox, you would have seen some of the biggest celebs. Music stars, movie stars, TV stars, you name it, they were there. Since the event was not so formal as many other awards shows alot of the celebs dressed up in casual form. Why does this matter to us? Because alot of the dudes at the show were wearing some hot sneakers.

Sean Paul, the hottest reggae artist to come out of Jamaica in recent times, definately showed up in style with a white blazer, casual shirt, denim, and best of all the Greedy Genius “Love and Hate” sneakers. Just recently we caught up with Slim Thug wearing these new exclusive kicks along with many other A-listers.

Greedy Genius has caught on with alot of hip hop artists, celebrities, and sneakerheads. If you are looking for a spot to get your Greedy Genius kicks head on over to SF2 where they have the full lineup of Greedy Genius kicks and matching T-shirts. The pics of the shoes we snagged from a Japanese street wear shop called 4Ride Store. We’ll keep you updated on all the things happening with Greedy Genius. This is one up and coming sneaker brand that is really catching with alot of celebs and sneakerheads.

Neighborhood jeans continue to attract nods of approval across the urban-chic fashion scene. The uber exclusive salvage denim hits the high “dollar” notes but that doesn’t stop it from flying out the door — where it can be found!

APC recently circulated a preview of their 2007 Winter Collection. APC is a perennial fashion winner and is always worth a butchers even if you can’t buy it for a year!

Fall/Winter 2006/07 Men’s Collection — The new power of the Dolce & Gabbana man: himself.

A crown: an unmistakeable symbol of strength and independence, that celebrates a man who is able to reign with his own will.

The suit was the way in which man boasted his own self-assurance and his own power, today he no longer has that necessity.

A new man is born: not the daring man of the 80s, not the introspective one of the 90s, today a man is aware, independent and has conquered a perfect equilibrium between body and mind.

This new man discovers self-esteem and the satisfaction of looking after his own body.

1. Interior serenity: no to exercising power through the suit… the deconstructed suit.
2. Confidence: no ostentation… T-shirt seraph.
3. New self-awareness… brocaded velvets.
4. Self-esteem: satisfaction in communicating sensuality… sweaters, velvet scarves.
5. Care for oneself and one’s own body… tight-fitting shirts.
6. Masculine aggregation: free time, gym and shopping with friends… emperor/military.

The Dolce & Gabbana man has always understood the importance of one’s own personality and has never kept secret his desire for sensuality, although this could undermine the rules of etiquette.

It is evident how the Dolce & Gabbana style has influenced, on a global level, men’s clothing by imposing itself as the predominant aesthetic taste, also for those that Dolce & Gabbana does not dress: jacket, shirt and ripped jeans.

Launched in 2005 Jhung Yuro recognised a void in the men’s luxury lifestyle footwear market and filled it with a brand that offers detail, hand craftsmanship and limited availability for its products.  All this ensures an exclusivity and quality that will be sought-after and admired.

The name Jhung Yuro is the nickname for the creative mind behind the brand and is essentially a play on words derived from a young mindset that has influences from the seven continents of the world. Product and brand concepts are driven by global culture which includes architecture, food, fashion and social interaction with different cultures that span across the globe.

Jhung Yuro - is a lifestyle that happens to sell footwear.  Jhung Yuro is all about the young jet setting consumer that lives for traveling around the world for both business and pleasure.  He describes himself as a globetrotter that loves the finer things in life. He is a materialist of the first order and espouses simple luxuries, viewing them as necessities rather than desires. Jhung Yuro connects the consumers to the ultimate in luxury and price is the last thing on their mind as long as they know that they have made a new discovery for their wardrobe

New products and designs are drawn from global culture and the Jhung Yuro consumer indulges in the finer things in life.  He is metropolitan, materialistic and loves luxuries, insisting on excellence in design and fabric in keeping with his superior sense of style.

There is short order in the season collection with the main range on forward order.  All shoes are packaged in a special full grain leather box with a unique magnetic buckle.

Check their new website: http://www.jhungyuro.co.uk/

“Pringle of scotland launches its menswear red label autumn/winter 2006 collection - clare waight keller’s first collection as the company’s new creative director. Waight keller took her inspiration for the collection from the late 60’s movement and the style of dressing adopted by the emerging beat generation of artists, poets, writers and film-makers in london and paris.

Their look was epitomised by wearing sweaters and skinny jeans teamed with a slim macintosh which has inspired the spirit and feel of the collection. Key pieces and styles include an over-dyed wool checked jacket, a detachable cord jacket within a coat and a beautifully soft-washed leather bomber. Outerwear also includes a coated cotton double-breasted trench coat and a felted wool parka jacket. Jersey cotton printed t-shirts denote motifs reminiscent of french art house posters from the period. Trousers have a slimmer silhouette: harris tweeds, moleskins, chinos and herringbone carpenter-style pants are worn with brushed cotton check and plaid style shirts with breast pockets. Red label’s silhouette is clean and sharp.

Knitwear is clare waight keller’s passion and remains at the heart of pringle of scotland. This classic collection of tanks, v-necks, zip cardigans and polo necks is available in garment-dyed merino, fine geelong lambs wool and shetland isle knits all in an extensive colour spectrum of neutrals, blues, greens and berry hues.

Additional styles which make a subtle statement include hand-knit tartans, contrasting stripe polos, breton jumpers, chunky cable cardigans and two-tone waffle knits. Prints include a gradually disap¬pearing pringle raker, archive argyle patterns which are overlaid with stripes in tonal shades of brown, plus monochrome snowflake jacquard ski jumpers in the softest lambs wool - slightly felted for a loftier feel.

The wearable colour palette divides into three main groups. The first sees fresh sea and glass green, deep aqua and french navy. Next are warm, neutral shades of chocolate brown, coffee, cream, ember, pear and pale dusk. The final group mixes richer accents of pink, jupiter and mauve to create an effort¬lessly stylish collection of modern separates that blend beautifully together.”

“UNIQLO was founded in 1984 by Tadashi Yanai with the opening of a single store specialising in casual clothing in Hiroshima, in the south west part of Japan.

With its distinctive company philosophy: simplicity, democracy, individualism and total system control, UNIQLO has revolutionised the way the Japanese dress. And by offering well-made, basic casual clothing at low prices, UNIQLO has become a leading brand dressing men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds.

UNIQLO’s store expansion programme began to accelerate during the early 1990’s with 60-70 new stores opening each year. By 1996 the company had established a network of 205 stores starting in Hiroshima and stretching further north. In 1998, UNIQLO opened a flagship store in Harajuku, the fashionable area of Tokyo to a 1kilometre queue of customers eager to buy the company’s high quality basics at a low prices. Following the opening of UNIQLO’s Harajuku store, the company’s expansion has continued. UNIQLO now has over 550 stores in Japan has over 20,000 employees with headquarters located in Tokyo. The company is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The UNIQLO brand is owned by Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., which manages all facets of the business, from product planning and design to production, distribution and sales.

UNIQLO’s first step into international markets began with the UK launch in Autumn 2001 and is followed by a move into China in Autumn 2002. “

So you want the RMC facts!! ? Here you go. Red Monkey Company is the brain-child of the forward-thinking Fashion Designer Martin Yat Ming aka Martin Ksohoh. Martin is both the designer and creator of RMC jeans and is widely known for his innovative denim and intricate designs. The new RMC collection is now available and Martin Yat Ming has taken another bold and amazing step forward.

Here is an exclusive preview of 1 of the new collections from RMC, “Toyo Story”. These jeans took more than 80 thousand stitches just for the back embroidery. Not only the pockets but the full backend of an actual portrait back in the old days in Japan about Toyo. These jeans are super limited to only 83 pairs. If you find a pair grab them and run because these are a sure-fire collector’s item!

Word on the vine is, KU, the original Japanese Fashion Brand, will shortly be available in Europe. KU has been one of Japan’s best kept secrets for the past 15 years — looks like the cat is now out of the bag!! …And don’t you just love their logo!!!

Key associations and personality of KU:
Spiritual, soulful
Natural
Calm, peaceful, quiet
Wise, understanding, reflective
Confident, self-possessed
Space,
Completeness
Relaxed
Simplicity, clarity
Soft, caring, comfort,
Considerate, compassionate
Brand Essence:
KU:  The Natural, Calm, Confident Lifestyle

KU’s Promise:
KU promises to offer unique, well-constructed, quality and style that provides the customer with a sense of comfort and inner confidence. KU is a brand that speaks to you and creates an inspirational lifestyle that draws you to it with its message and promise.

Brand position:
KU has been expressed in many languages around the world. At the center of all definitions of KU is the natural place we all strive to reach, where one finds inner peace and happiness.  Ku is the self- realization that life can be enjoyed without having all the answers. 
Ku is a thinking brand. A brand with conscience.
A brand that cares and gives comfort to the wearer.

Greedy Genius Sneakers are attracting growing attention across The Far East, The USA and Europe. The brand is the Real Thing and the designs are edgy and fresh. Worth a butchers for sure — keep your eyes peeled!

The Year Of… has finally landed:

“Your journey begins with your introduction to the world. The year you are born is your moment in time. The beginning of the time line. A world of nature and its elements are before you. As you grow The year of becomes the years of. The years gone by. Memories, emotional, timeless… The senses engage in a constant state of awareness. The stars dance in the everlasting night, twinkling with the energy of a forgotten sun. So it is in the beginning and so it will be till the time when there is no more. If ever that time shall come. We will
always remember The Year Of…

The contents of this garment are of the highest standard. Each garment is hand crafted to insure uniqueness and quality above and beyond that of traditional consumer values. Our brand concept represents a contract between you and The Year Of… We embody value. Our materials imbue qualities which remain long after a purchase has been made and a product has been consumed. Authenticity, and a commitment to tailoring excellence is guaranteed. Enjoy for as long as you can, then pass it on or pass it down. It will be over stood with
time and appreciated by future generations…

Creations of time, truth and beauty. Love of life. Passion of the soul. Vision beyond sight. Somewhere out there exist the destination. The path we walk is the journey, the experience. Knowledge grows and wisdom follows so it is and so it will be…”

Mr. Magnetic

Top selling music artist Anastacia and the fashion company s.Oliver are jointly sending a fashion line to the market: “Anastacia by s.Oliver”. The collection for women is (apparently) appealing for its special details across all product groups and was created through the collaboration of Anastacia and an international team of s.Oliver designers and is to be launched mid August.

“When all paradigms are broken, a new concept of how things should be done is born. Rupture is a newly created brand which will redefine the way Denim is worn. The romanticism of the past, patches and worn effects added to the advance technological possibilities of today, gives as a result: a brand which reinterprets tradition and blends it with contemporary ideas to create an original fashion statement.

The garments made by Rupture are unique in their fit, details and finishes. Furthermore, they include souvenirs that encourage to use imagination, to live and recreate each piece over and over again. This is a young brand, designed for eclectic, feminine and very sexy women who vibrate with fashion, make it their own, and adapt it into their way of living. Rupture, creates an universe of Denim with an unique personality, which reclaim individualism as an essential value and endorse fun and joy in getting dressed.

Rupture limits its production to 700 units per reference worldwide and every jean has a handmade wash process that makes it unique. To identify this, we place a tag in every jean that marks the number of production, in that way the owner of a Rupture Jeans has a one of a kind piece of fashion.”

Levi’s iPod Jeans are causing something of a stir amongst the high-fashion technophiles so prevalent across the globe these days. Levi Jeans and iPod deliver what surely will be the “must have” A/W fashion piece. RedWire DLX iPod Jeans feature a red cable to connect to your iPod and built-in controls, and…..are carpenter pants. The jeans are expected to be available in the fall for 199.95 Euros - about $250 US.

Launched in 2005 Jhung Yuro recognised a void in the men’s luxury lifestyle footwear market and filled it with a brand that offers detail, hand craftsmanship and limited availability for its products.  All this ensures an exclusivity and quality that will be sought-after and admired.

The name Jhung Yuro is the nickname for the creative mind behind the brand and is essentially a play on words derived from a young mindset that has influences from the seven continents of the world. Product and brand concepts are driven by global culture which includes architecture, food, fashion and social interaction with different cultures that span across the globe.

Jhung Yuro - is a lifestyle that happens to sell footwear.  Jhung Yuro is all about the young jet setting consumer that lives for traveling around the world for both business and pleasure.  He describes himself as a globetrotter that loves the finer things in life. He is a materialist of the first order and espouses simple luxuries, viewing them as necessities rather than desires. Jhung Yuro connects the consumers to the ultimate in luxury and price is the last thing on their mind as long as they know that they have made a new discovery for their wardrobe

New products and designs are drawn from global culture and the Jhung Yuro consumer indulges in the finer things in life.  He is metropolitan, materialistic and loves luxuries, insisting on excellence in design and fabric in keeping with his superior sense of style.