Cushe just recently opened the first ever Cushe concept store in the World right here in the Philippines! The opening of the Cushe store is the perfect addition to the growing number of their kiosks. Read the rest of this entry »

When you feel like you’re on top of the world, you should look the part. That’s clearly the tenet that Japanese brand White Mountaineering lives by. Their Spring/ Summer 2010 collection gives us bright colors and unconventional patterns that will make us standout, even before reaching the peak! Read the rest of this entry »

Reinvention is exciting like how child stars turn into rebels or when celeb-alcoholic-addicts reform and sober up. It’s a guilty pleasure, yes, but it’s fun! That’s why each time I hear something nice about Joseph Gordon-Levitt, I always smile because dude, he was just this guy in 10 Things I Hate About You, and now he’s got lots of street cred. Find out more about his film, the Sundance darling, Hesher after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Art and design always play with our perception. With French artist Guillaume Tartarat, you don’t need optical illusions to prove the point, because his graphic designs that may look like flat layered surfaces at first, are really animals in a seemingly origami-like fashion. Let his art ‘unfold’ in the next images. Read the rest of this entry »

Something’s super appealing about the smarty-pants-I’m-Mr.-Manners set, that collegiate look as if they’re the next big wig Kennedy-like figure, but then–they’re really just prepping up for their next class or dorm party. French music and fashion label Kitsune uses this classic American look in their Fall/Winter 2010 collection named Ivy League. Well what can I say? Gotta catch the fish when it’s still in the small pond! Read the rest of this entry »

Alife Spring 2010 collection. I swear, looking at these shoes, I almost feel like I’m looking at candy. Maybe it’s the bright colors that remind me of those jellybeans or string candy I’ve loved since I was a kid. Read the rest of this entry »

Someone at Nike who’s a big Kobe and Tarantino fan put the two together to come up with the one thing his heroes have in common.  The Campus did the math and the result, a collab between a cult classic film and two of Nike’s timeless sneakers. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re into the whole grunge scene of the 90s plus Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love’s whirlwind romance then the news that their 17-year-old daughter Frances is stepping into the limelight will surely make you feel nostalgic and excited at the same time. She’ll be singing with Weird Al Yankovic, Andrew WK, and My Chemical Romance in “Gerard Way.” Read the rest of this entry »

You know it’s summer when you have to protect your head from sizzling under the sun. And what better way to look good doing it than the Spring/Summer 2010 collection of EK by New Era? Read the rest of this entry »

Obey Awareness and Artists for Peace and Justice has taken initiative and been currently working on a joint effort to help our brothers and sisters from Haiti who were recently devastated by a 7.0 earthquake. Read the rest of this entry »

I know you’ve seen a lot of street looks from cities like Paris, Tokyo, or New York. But now, have a different perspective from Kidrobot as he presents his Spring collection that was captured by graffiti artist Tilt in Manila. The collection will be released on February 4, so mark your calendar! For now, have a look at the amusing photographs from the series. Read the rest of this entry »

For the Spring/Summer season of 2010, Phillip Lim seems to be going for a cross between formal and casual. Most of their pieces and ensembles come with slacks that you might commonly see in your local business district, but what make them wearable even outside the office are the soft blazers, sheer shirts, and easy to wear cardigans that you might otherwise see with a pair of shorts or khakis.  Read the rest of this entry »

Chinese brand CLOT gives us a sneak peek at what he has coming in the Spring/Summer of 2010. After memorable collaborations in the past with established brands like Nike and Levis, he now teams up with Japanese designer Kazuki Kuraishi for the latter’s Originals By Originals collection (ObyOKZK) for Adidas. Read the rest of this entry »

Think pink, think blond–you mean Barbie? Oh well, Barbie is synonymous to “girly” anyway. But Mattel just put a spin to this concept by teaming up with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to make the Barbie Basics™ Collection. Here, your favorite dolls are wearing black dresses with matching accessory kits. They’re up for auction until February 7! Read the rest of this entry »

Architecture-inspired Nicholas Kirkwood shoes graced our photo issue with their soft curves, sculptural shapes, and metallic four-inch heels. We show you more of the shoes after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Our cover boy for our first issue, Steve Aoki together with Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo aka The Bloody Beetroots teamed up for a Harcore Punk project called Rifoki. Putting their influences and name together makes us pretty excited on what sort of hybrid sounds they can create. Listen to to their track after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

In our photo issue, we told you all about The Vine Hotel—a place that based its interiors according to that yummy fruit that turns into wine after years of patient waiting. No wonder it looks  so elegant. Just a glance at the purple-themed bedroom, bathroom, restaurant, and spa might leave you intoxicated, and that’s before you actually take a sip of alcohol! See more photos after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Singaporean designer and premier sneaker customizer SBTG and his label Royalefam are kicking off 2010 with a collection featuring three remixed Nikes, celebrating the year of the Metal Tiger. Read the rest of this entry »

Jeremy Scott, cover of our Rebellion issue, seems to be drawn with his inner child these days as he designed the Mickey Mouse sneakers, and now it’s the Mickey Mouse sunglasses. Who says Disney’s just for kids? Read the rest of this entry »

Kate Moss’ waif thin look or lack of motherliness may not be the perfect media buzz to get around with but somehow things just seem to work out for her. Besides having Johnny Depp and Pete Doherty in her list of exes, she also managed to crossover to designing. Before it was Topshop, now it’s for Longchamp. Models can really work it eh? Have a sneak peek at the collection after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Rocio Bags graced our photo issue with their stylish and environmentally friendly creations. Made by Rocio Olbes and Tessa Nepomuceno, it’s truly a brand that fashionistas and green advocates alike can be proud of! To see more of the bags, click on the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

There are big things going on for Royal Elastics, a new independent brand. Just like a teenager who has just moved out from his parents who’s all eager and ready to go crazy in exploring new possibilities. Read the rest of this entry »

We owe it to people like J.D. Salinger, author of the beloved classic Catcher in the Rye, to voice out our thoughts and our abhorrence for phoniness. He captured adolescence in its most poignant moments–whether it’s about dysfunctional families, precocious children, or  dead-end relationships. He’s one of the first modern voices who until now never ceases to influence our thinking. So when he died on the 27th, we can’t help but feel as if we’ve lost a good old buddy. Read the rest of this entry »

Day ‘N’ Nite rapper Kid Cudi has just come out with a new video for the freestyle track he released over the holidays—”Cudderisback.” It’s a short, simple video for the similarly simple song. Read the rest of this entry »

In our photo issue, we told you that Cooper, a company known for making excellent F1 cars, is the perfect choice for your two-wheel trailblazin’. Check out their bikes after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »