Few shoe styles have been alive longer than Converse’s Chuck Taylor All Star, the canvas-and-rubber basketball sneaker that legions of hard-core fans have elevated to an antifashion icon. For almost 75 years, Converse has sold “Chucks” in a limited range of colors and just two basic styles — low tops and high tops. Simplicity has [...]

In the sixties, the professional boxer Bernard Hart obtained permission from James Lowter, the 7th Count of Lonsdale, to use the name “Lonsdale” for the production of technical equipment and sportswear for boxing. James Lowter was grandson of the more famous Cecil Hugh Lowter, 5th Count of Lonsdale, who was the first President of England’s [...]

Splendid tees and tanks are some of the best on the market with their super soft feel and amazing fit. This line takes it one step further by incorporating loads of styles and beautiful colors to layer or wear as separates. One line has never done so many things right. Truly Splendid! Splendid has a [...]

“McQ gives me the opportunity to further expand the younger, edgier, and rawer side of my aesthetic,” says the designer. “It’s a rebellious version of the mainline McQueen collection.” The ‘McQ’ collections will include both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories and will be exclusively designed by Alexander McQueen. The new collections will allow Alexander [...]

Born a year and a half ago from the association of Italian designers and French jewelers, Diamant Jean’s revolutionized the universe of fashion by creating the first styles of hand-made Jeans to measure, with noble materials inserts like silk or velvet and by integrating for the first time real jewels on clothes. As success was [...]

Denim manufacturer Jeff Rudes teams up with Celebrity stylist Susie Crippen. The two set out to create a classic and sophisticated jean with the emphasis on fit while tending to one mandate; no excess hardware or embellishments. Paying attention to stitching details and clean dark finishes, together hey have created a combination of sexiness and [...]

People could fairly be mistaken for a new collaboration between denim giants Evisu and denim new boys RMC; on one back pocket there’s the unmistakable RMC embroidery and on the other back pocket there’s a logo that could easily be mistaken for Evisu’s gold gullwing. This is no divine denim collaboration though, this has to [...]

The first French jeans manufacturer, Teddy Smith (sounds about as French as fish & chips) was created by Philippe Bouloux in 1989. From the outset Teddy Smith placed the expectations of its customers at the heart of its projects by focusing on the creation, manufacturing and the distribution of jeans and a complimentary collection of [...]

French-born Robin Chretien, former designer at Blue Cult and Hudson Jeans, launched his own line Robin’s Jeans in 2005. Robin’s Jean are sold in high-end boutiques around the globe. Robin tells us his philosophy is:  “To make a women feel sexy and good, is my goal with Robins’ Jean, it’s all in the fit, with [...]

French-born designer Jimmy Taverniti is turning new into old in his newest collaboration with jean guru Paul Guez, Taverniti So Jeans. The couture designer has found the perfect combination of sexy, sophisticated Italian fits and the worn-out, used look of American vintage. The result is a contemporary line that has already caught the eye of [...]

Dior Homme and Designer Hedi Slimane are reputedly at an impasse in negotiations over his contract renewal. Slimane, who designs Dior’s menswear collection, is said to be demanding greater financial recognition which is causing negotiations to stall. His three-year contract ends next month. According to WWD, the situation can still be resolved, although the trade [...]

Controversial fashion designer and clothing court-jestor, Tommy Hilfiger, reputedly got stuck into Axl Rose, lead squealer of Guns & Roses in a New York nightclub. The frenzied old geezer apparently lost his rag over a trival incident and gave Axl a true “London Pasting!” According to the New York Post, Tough Tommy went ballistic after [...]

Designer David Lim takes denim wear to a new level of style and custom fit. David refers to designing his premium denim collection as, Painting with Denim. To create Kasil’s signature quality jeans, Lim combines innovative designs with high quality denim from mills located in the U.S., Italy, Canada and Japan. Kasil denim production and [...]

Nylon Squid is set to launch into the Japanese market for 2007 after signing an exclusive deal with London based licensing group Mycroft International. Mycroft already represents brands as diverse as Paul Costelloe and Guinness in Japan. Nylon Squid will be targeting mid to high-end independents. The inspiration for each collection comes from the streets [...]

REPLAY 25TH ANNIVERSARY — Replay celebrates its 25th Anniversary with 3 special events in the San Gregorio Abbey, the Group’s prestigious location in Venice. Three unique concerts will be performed by worldwide famous artists on June 19th, July 18th and with a grand final in September 2006. The concerts will be produced in partnership with [...]

Cat has gained an enviable x-demographic and x-cultural following over recent years. Cat’s stylish and utilitarian footwear appeals to a wide spectrum of people and once you have owned a pair it isn’t difficult to understand why! Cat® footwear S/S 2007 Range – Built for the summer in the City. Essential for any urban adventure, [...]

Fendi is suing Walmart, claiming the retail giant’s subsidiary, Sam’s Club, is selling counterfeit Fendi products at a discount. A claim, filed with a New York court, alleges that Sam’s Club is selling 12 counterfeit handbags and small leather goods as genuine Fendi products. Furthermore, it states that these products are being sold at discounts [...]

In 2001 Burton Snowboards felt compelled to create a new style of snowboard outerwear for a growing segment of the market: individuals with a strong, radical identity. Established without precedent, Analog Outerwear was set to inspire this new league of riders. The success of Analog Outerwear asked for expansion. In Fall 03 Analog moved into [...]

Stylophane from San Fran produced the following Search Popularity List identifying the reputed Top 10 most searched for denim brands. How much validity should be assigned to the List is open to debate but here goes: 1. Guess Jeans 2. Diesel 3. Levi’s 4. Seven Jeans 5. Apple Bottoms 6. Von Dutch 7. Citizens Of [...]

Addict clothing was started by two guys back in 1996. One spotted the other wearing a Stussy tee in a pub and got chatting to the like minded. Over the following months they worked on 20 t-shirt designs all on white except for the ones they dyed in a washing machine at home. Addict clothing [...]