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Street Detail: Combat Chic

frederickm — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:44:37 +0000

NAME: Zeric

AGE: 22

OCCUPATION: Model

HOME BASE: Brooklyn

NECKLACE: Vintage

SHIRT: Vintage

PANTS: Vintage

BOOTS: Army & Navy Surplus

What is your favorite fall trend? Boots.

Must have item for fall? Skullies.

Sneaker style are you rocking this season? Lanvin.

Cold weather don’t? Shorts.

Halloween costume this year? A nerd.

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What inspires your style? Hip Hop and the NYC Lower East Side grunge scene.

Last clothing item you purchased? Rock & Republic jeans.

Most money spent on a single item of clothing? $3,000 on a Gucci jacket.

Favorite website? Concreteloop.

Collect? Music and sneakers.

Favorite brand? Dolce & Gabbana.

Favorite tech gadget? Wireless keyboard for my Mac.

Ffavorite city? Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Dream job? Shoe designer.

Dream date? Chanel Iman.

Trend proof style advice? Don’t try too hard. Just let it FLOW.

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Street Detail: Scottish Howl

frederickm — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:24:24 +0000

NAME: Calvin

AGE: 21

OCCUPATION: Art College

HOME BASE: Edinburgh

JACKET: Vintage

SHIRT: Vintage

BELT: Vintage

PANTS: Vintage

SHOES: Vintage

Who inspires your style? Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle.

What city has the best style? London.

What movie best captures your style? Eraserhead.

Who has wack style? Me.

Last clothing item you purchased? Umbrella.

What is your favorite brand? Jesus and Mary Chain.

What do you see as the next big trend? Tuxedos.

Favorite city? New York.

Dream job? Artist.

Dream date? Anna Karina.

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Last book read? The Modern Procession by Francis Alys.

Trend proof style advice? Only wear what you want.
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Retail Spotlight: Coat Of Arms

treats — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:19:52 +0000

It’s kinda crazy watching kids who were born in 1991 dressing like it’s 1988. Luckily, there’s one streetwear outpost that schools kids on the authentic styles from the era: Coat Of Arms. The Lower East Side shop, which opened almost a year ago, digs up real remnants from the past, like rare Ralph Lauren gear and Starter jackets.

Owner Naghman Chaudry initially wanted to open a boutique that would house his burgeoning clothing line Subscript. But as the plans came to fruition with partner Brian Procell, they became the bridge between fashion’s old and new school, carrying brands like Rockers NYC, Prada, WESC, Creative Recreation, and vintage BAPE. “It’s like being an urban archeologist'you’re literally digging up everything that was ill in the hood back in the day,” says Procell. See photos from the store’s interior after the jump.

43 Clinton St. (Between Stanton St. and Rivington St.)
New York, NY 10002
212.673.7060
Monday – Sunday
12PM – 8PM

New Balance Goes Vintage

Joe — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:08:37 +0000

Sneaker heads had the screw-face on when Nike launched their vintage line, but apparently the brand was on to something. Converse, Puma, and now New Balance have all followed suit, hooking up classic silhouettes in an old-school steez.

The New Balance collection focuses on their 1970s-dated runner the 420, re-interpreted into a dusty aesthetic (see more models after the jump). Look for the throwbacks to hit Footlocker this July. $55, footlocker.com, newbalance.com

The Nike Vandal Will Go Vintage This April

Joe — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:16:39 +0000

If you haven't gotten down with Nike’s vintage movement yet, consider yourself late to the game. In April expect to see classic colorways of the Vandal get the distressed treatment, continuing the swoosh's unofficial “what's-old-is-new-again” campaign. The Vandal first debuted in 1984 as an on-court basketball shoe, and was only produced until 1987. New styles of the sneaker came back around in 2003, but failed to catch on as heavy as it did when ballers were rocking with short shorts and crazy hair. This green/gold scheme is just one out of the set of colorups that will drop this spring. Check close up shots after the jump.
$80, niketown.com