Tuesday, September 18, 2007

sunday recap
Too tired to post up yesterday, so today will have to suffice.

GDEHUK*FRAGMENT CASIO*45RPM*STUSSY DUNK
Met up S78 while lugging along his 4 bagfuls of maildrops(see post below) to town...thank god for automobiles (more thanking laters)
If you see big dude dragging a suitcase round Takashimaya-Wheelock 4 times in the afternoon(and a few more for good measure later in the evening), yep, that was him...lol Also caught up with Alex/Peaches... chilled out dude with the "junior 'fro" (yeah, i thought that up, ha). Was equally surprised that the SuFu kids were planning a meetup as well.
Well, Rich/Rirawen (he may be young-ish, but he's a vet like all headz should know) was popping by this part of the world on vacation of sorts, so it was nice to see the kool guy in person
Check out our 5thD vs SuFu flick

Like S78 says: 1-0! hahaha
But seriously, i do feel old chatting/listening with them folks/kids...'specially when they were asking how did me and S78 knew each other (it sounded so gay, but we thought about it anyway)
Can you believe i was onboard SuFu since 2003? how many remembered when there was only 1 SuFu forum, and the threads did not have new posts for weeks? Oh man, its like the current 5thD! ha!
And how many knew of the fUK forum's uniqueness/wierdness of probably having the only WhatYouWearingToday thread on the internet with NO pics?! precisely! hahaha! Myself and S78 could just go on and on about it, but i guess the SuFu crowd was just a little different for me... heck, they didn't even know the almighty RiftTrooper (i know Nik, its sad) lol
Whatevs, enuff with the reminiscence...on with the lovely spread of food at Din Tai Fung!

Us clowning around... pics courtesy of Rich. You can fnd the funny vids if you knew where to lurk.
We had to split though, just so Mr buy-it-all could catch Garuda flight outta town. Damn, Toyata never felt so fast eh, S78? hahaha! and i've never seen a guy stuff 2 bags into a suitcase that quick - you would makea great army recruit my friend! =)
Hope to catch up again man, how about 1sy wk Dec?


dissertation vis(uals)
Some pics/captures off the dissertation lookbook


Skynard is awesome, but i think i'll avoid the cowprint; can't make sense of the Logan Lo (pls just stop at the Mids); yet more premium jackets/coats i love yet can't afford


still can't make sense of that breast patch; guess its better to stick to basics: stripes, l/s and 2ply sweats
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Superflat Wood
Pretty amazing even one day after the news dropped about Takashi Murakami and MR lending their Superflat designs to Supreme

It is indeed spot-on for the social-commentary of consumerism and otaku lifestyle. Just watch the hype-machine/monster roll all over this, and Murakami might even call it art! AWESOME!
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2tone

New season drops this week... i can't wait
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Reebok Freestyle 25th
Man, i definitely remember this...
Anyone who's a retro-head will recognise the Reebok Freestyle, and it huge impact it had on womens line of fitness apparel/footwear. In fact just the other day, i spotted a lady still walking about in a well-worn pair with her AA skinny tights and big fitness tee! I had to check my watch to be sure it was still 2007, ha!
Anyhoo, peep Reebok's print ads for the 25th

*RANDOMZ*
Renault F1 salt&pepper shaker

This one is just tickles me. Renault releases a series of home items made from used F1 cars. These shakers are made from oil filters of the F1 gear box in aircraft grade aluminum! sick
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Kate

Love these pics of Kate by Ryan McGinley
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xtina

Don't you wish Christina remains 5th-pregnant always? heh
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Vid of the day: Now That You Got It - Gwen

It grows on ya!
laters y'all

Sunday, September 16, 2007

baa-baa-black sheep...have you any loot?"

Mail drop during the week: Camacho finally arrives to complete the set!
"yessir yessir 4 bags full"

Its tough work repacking 4 boxes into 4 manageable (read: able to carry) bags. All that, and it ain't mine too. LOL
With the rising prices of real estate, i should be charging a premium for holding 'em in my room! maybe a monthly hook up or somethin' somethin'... =)
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VIS @ SURR
While the new footwear range is still questionable, the shirts are still dependable as always


Loving the Nez Perce pattern, should i blow the $$ to match my MJ belt? hmm...
pix courtesy of Earn @ Surrender
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Flannel-ly...
Looks like flannel season is upon us...Nexus7 picks up the baton to present some quality threads

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Tom Ford Fragrance

With ads like these, how could you miss? Peep em in all leading mags this month. Shot by none other than Terry Richardson
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Marc Jacobs Legoland belts

MJ presented these cute little acessories at NV Fashion Week. They were all over, on hair clips, bands, but i like em better on belts. Now, shouldn;t you get cracking and do up one of your own? go steal em from kids! ha
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question

i saw Bothan posting this pic as well and he mentioned it was via Fats, so it should be true right? anyone else have info?
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Timbaland/Timberlake/Nelly - VMA
You've seen the confusing/confused Britney performance, now check out some excellent production and showmanship from the Timba-crew

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RANDOMZ
double-U-Tee-Eff?!
Yeah you'd think its just the usual paparazzi pic of Madonna and Guy

But what is she gonna doing with that strap-on???

Make my day-Megan Fox


That last pic is ingrained in my brain forever...LOL
Laters!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

RE-
REINTERPRETATION
Warhol Factory x Levi's x Damien Hirst
now thats a mouthful...
So finally, aftr all the anticipation (all-encompassing audience of fashionista's to wannabe art connoisseurs to hypebeasts and rich beasts), and rampant wild guesses (will he or won't he add real shark skin to denim?), the collection finally drops on NYC Fashion Week.
1st impression has got to be a little disappointing for the hypesters - no animal blood was spilled nor exotic cold bloods were on the runway (but prob on the audience), which should give PETA a huge sigh of relieve. However, the collection does manage to stay pretty current, proof yet again why Levis is still feeling the denim-pulse. Couple of choice picks:
Men

A little Raw; some baring of heavy metal skinnies; and good old fades


Love the printed shirt and overall fit; some overworked berms (ala Fenom); and quintessential Hirst skull bling with IT shades at the mo'


Yet more skinnies for the emo; lovin' the jac!; Warhol prints for the memories

Women

Some classic high-waist'ers (last revived by S-Jo); sexy jumpsuit (been a while since it popped up); naughty leathers (nice!)


Hirst shows he knows a thing or too 'bout bringing sexy back; again; and again


More skulls (albeit an unflattering cut); much needed stripes; love the square-cut pants (palette not included)

All in, a pretty safe collection by Hirst's reputation...But i guess thats to be expected in a collaboration with label of mass-market appeal. And plain and fair as it looks simple, i bet there'll be lots of details (wish i had the close ups) and prices will no doubt be at stratospheric level (imagine high fashion appeal with same incredulous pricing standard ala MMJ)


RANDOMZ
REFLASH / REFRESH
Q: What happens when you're a little chubby (chunky), dance out of synch, sing out of synch (when everyone else expects you to lip-synch anyway), and can't relate to your target age-group (they're definitely not asking for more)???

A: Ya just gotta do what ya gotta do to divert the attention:

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Rihanna - putting the hot in pink

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Jessica - in black and wearing a lovely smile

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Tila

Tila announces new MTV reality show where guys and girls will vie for her affection (she's bi). Millions of horny teens collectively pay no heed, but just tune in anyways
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REBORN
Chemical Brothers "Salmon Dance"
New single/video of the new LP

A little creepy-cute if you know what i mean...Fugu anyone? heh
Check out how they made the vid, via Creative Review