Clothing lines are almost a rite of passage for rappers. You know the formula: sell a couple million records, launch a record label, start selling clothes. Yeah, rapper clothing lines fail frequently, but everyone expected different from Kanye West and his Pastelle brand, given his well-documented passion for fashion.
Surely the habitually trendsetting guy who shops enough to speak Italian would put out one of the dopest rapper-helmed fashion lines ever, right? Wrong…sort of. While ‘Ye supposedly plans to release a collection under his own name in the near future, reports surfaced yesterday saying that Pastelle is officially no more, leaving us with nothing but a series of unfulfilled announcements and public sightings of Mr. West rocking pieces from the line. To honor the brand that never came to fruition, we’re taking a look back at all of Pastelle’s Greatest Moments…
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With every seasonal change there’s always the good and the bad, and fall is no different. It means the end of backyard barbecues and pool parties—and unfortunately, girls putting away the short shorts and mini-skirts.
However, don’t forget about the good. Fall also means seeing those hot classmates from last spring, the new football season, and a reason to sport a fall fashion classic…the beanie. Today’s Buy It Now, a knit beanie from ASOLA is made of 100% virgin wool. It might not be quite cold enough for it now, but it’s the perfect accessory to show you’re ready for the fast-approaching seasonal change. For details pics and Buy It Now info, see below…
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The University of Oregon Ducks have long been known as a team that pushes the envelope when it comes to team attire. The 2009 uniforms (as seen above), which debuted this week, are yet another addition to a long line of flashy outfits the Ducks have donned. Even though their uniforms are pretty eccentric, we’ve always dug the Ducks’ style. Since the team paired up with Nike in 1996 to design their outfits, they’ve come out with some of the funkiest garbs in college football history. As a token of our appreciation to these mighty Ducks, we’ve put together a quick look back at some of the team’s most notable uniforms…
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In honor of 2009’s approaching halfway mark, we’re making a list every day this week detailing our favorites of the year…so far. So far we’ve dropped a list of The 10 Best Albums and The 10 Best Sneakers, and today we’ve chosen The Best Style Essentials that have dropped this year. From the sickest sunglasses to hottest denim, we’ve got something for everybody, whether you’re ballin’ or living on a recession budget. Check out our picks below…
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Asher Roth is a funny dude—right after getting dissed by reality TV star Spencer Pratt in our recent interview, the news broke that Asher has been seen around town with Spencer’s sister. LOL! That explains a lot.
Luckily, the rapper had the same sense of humor when it came time to shoot a fashion feature for Complex’s June/July 2009 issue. In the shoot, called “Gentleman of Leisure,” Asher dons some cool preppy summertime clothes while engaging in some behavior that would raise eyebrows at the country club.
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rag & bone has been a force in the casual-cool men’s fashion arena since 2004, and now that they have proven themselves legit in the clothing world, the brand is going the independent footwear route.
The first line features cleaned-up silhouettes at hefty price tags, which we think will try to compete with the likes of Common Projects and other luxe sneaker lines. Check for this trainer model in R&B stores around the country.
$350, rag-bone.com
Style is all about originality. No one wants to be a biter. That’s why celebrities are on the neverending quest to find the most exclusive, hard to get items their money can buy. But with every artist now dressing up and rocking expensive wares, how can one stand out? You wild the fuck out, like Sa-Ra front man Taz Arnold.
Signed to GOOD Music along with his production outfit Sa-Ra, Taz is mostly known as the eccentrically dressed dude that tags along with ‘Ye. He recently had the fashion world in a frenzy when he snagged the opportunity to develop the first clothing line released by iconic luggage maker MCM, which he always seems to be rockin’. He then had the internet going nuts this past week when a photo of him and Kanye and the rest of their crew popped up online with dude looking crazier than we’ve ever seen him. However, looking back at some of the outfits we’ve seen him wear, it wasn’t that bad. Below, we’ve compiled some of Taz’s wildest fashion looks over the years. Check 'em out and then vote for the most ridiculous one…
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With all the self-proclaimed “tastemakers” getting down with YMC, we wouldn't have been surprised if Mr. West got arrested in a pair when him and his bodyguard manager Don C. decided to become camera terrorists.
The London formed brand has been picking up steam in the sneaker-shoe market, and besides this sick patent high-top, there's also a solid Moccassin Boot we're co-signing for fall. Trap 'em down to stay ahead.
$185, youmustcreate.com
Marketing gurus looking to triple their company’s worth should take note'Calvin Klein’s squad has had the advertising game in a choke-hold for over two decades. And ever since Kate Moss’s controversial black and white “heroin chic” ads debuted in 1993, CK has known that using striking photographs of beautiful women is the best way to move major units.
Today, a preview of the company’s latest campaign hit the net, and it shows Eva Mendes as the face (and body!) of their Seductive Underwear collection. Looks like CK will be keeping their winning ad streak alive. After the jump, check out five of our favorite Calvin Klein ladies throughout the years.
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When new brands want to make some noise, they all seem to roll out the typical celebrity-curated collaborations. But this one-way ticket to cool is nothing new to watch company Nixon, who has been dropping co-branded pieces with folks like Tony Hawk and Jennifer Lopez for five years strong.
Under the banner of the LTD Collection, Nixon fuses unique materials from celebrity belongings into the watch’s band. The base for this year’s design is Nixon’s signature model, the Rotolog. It’s unique panel-style band will serve as the canvas for colorful designs by Jack Black, Danny Way, Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx, Joy Bryant, Ringo Starr and more. Get ready to drop $350-$3,500 this August at stores like Colette and Barney’s, with all profits going towards charity. See more of the LTD Collection below.
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