Good Things Come in Recycled Packages
New Balance has recently released the 574 Clips Sneaker made from left over materials from the New Balance 993 and 996 lines.In designing the 574, four different mesh colors were used from the 996 line, pig suede uppers and microfibers and lining were taken from the 993, and all the unnecessary foam from the tongue and collar has been removed making this one environmentally friendly sneaker.
Astronaut Blueprint Tee's by the BBC
Pharrell honors his buddy Jay-Z by creating a Blueprint 3 inspired BBC tee. This is number one in a series of 3.
Elle UK Shoots Lily Allen for October Issue
Pop princess Lily Allen graces the cover of the October Issue of Elle UK as a blonde. I adore Lily Allen, despite her often public pitfalls, and I am especially a fan of her music, style, and the open minded message she promotes in her songs. Yes, I am the annoying girl at the bar screaming "I Love This Song" whenever Lily Allen comes on. Check out the video of her shoot with Elle UK after the jump.
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Burberry to Launch Social Networking Site
High end brand Burberry, most known for their trench coats but also for their sunglasses and fragrances, has started a social networking site called artofthetrench.com. The site will feature pictures of people in Burberry trench coats in the hopes of getting people to want to actually own a Burberry trench coat (what a crazy idea). Some have speculated that this is not a lucrative business venture on the part of Burberry, however, Chief executive Angela Ahrendts remains optimistic that the site will help introduce new customers or customers only familiar with the Burberry sunglasses or fragrances to the very chic Burberry trench.
Carl Jung Now Part of Pop Culture?
The works of psychologist Carl Jung has mostly been studied by hard core psychoanalysts and Jungians (people who religiously study the works of Carl Jung) and college students. With the publishing of the Jung's most in depth psychological studies,The Red Book, that's all about to change. The New York Times recently wrote an in-depth article detailing the way in which Jung was revered and ridiculed during his own time, until recent times.
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Here is a Concept That Adds Up
Fashematics is a crazy cool website that brings to objects together by either addition or subtraction, in order to describe what a look from a fashion collection is. I know this sounds complicated, it's one of those things you have to see to believe. I can't wait till they begin creating this seasons equations. Peep more examples after the jump!
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Complex Picks Top 100 Sneakers of the 2000's
Recently Complex Mag compiled a list of the top sneakers of the 2000's. In creating this list they not only showed us some super cool shoe styles, but also, reminded their readers that our first decade of this millenium is coming to an end. They say time flies when you're having fun, so check out the list here, and watch as time flies.
Stussy Keeps Feet Warm in the Winter
Stussy, a popular brand that has been around since 1980, has teamed up with Japanese brand Gallery 1950 to create a new slipper that will be released September 19th for purchase online. The slippers are quite colorful and not your average house shoe.