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with both Capsule Paris and Pitti Uomo happening during the early days of July, it’s hard not to be drooling about some of the collections showcased as part of the S/S 2013 lines. it’s really amazing how some brands always manage to get it right while keeping us constantly surprised with their new pieces. if the whole swag game is of further interest to you, we introduce you to the one photographer that should serve as the go to guy for some style inspiration. in terms of music, it seems this year is set to be an amazing one with some of the albums that have already dropped and the ones that are yet to come; but there’s one record that we think will be really hard to beat when it comes to album of the year, and that’s the looooong awaited proper debut by a member of the infamous Odd Future gang. keep on reading for some of our favorite finds around the internets this past month…
kicking this off is this brilliant mini documentary that tells the story of the much beloved Vans brand. directed by Eliot Rausch this 7 minute short film perfectly captures the essence of the brand. while the whole thing might be a bit over-sentimental, we’re sure you’ll enjoy hearing about the brand from Steve Van Doren, son of one of the brand’s co-founders. it’s really great to see family businesses still thriving at such at scale as Vans has managed to do so throughout its history. source: Suppaduppa blog
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Mark McNairy aka McNasty is one of those designers to come out of the states that has managed to stand out above the rest thru loads of originality and a not-giving-a-fuck attitude. currently working as the lead designer for Woolrich Woolen Mills, he usually reserves the pieces with the most flair for his own New Amsterdam brand. collaborating with Detroit based rapper extraordinaire Danny Brown for his S/S 13 look book, which can be defined by the slogans ‘Jungle Boogie’ and ‘Hollywood Swingin’. this is truly shaping up to become the quintessential american brand in terms of modern, street smart clothing. source: Dazed Digital
the wait is finally over! wow we never thought we’d say that. what seemed to be the never ending saga of Frank Ocean‘s proper debut album, after last year’s critically acclaimed Nostalgia, Ultra never got a label release, is now a story of the past. channel ORANGE is here to stay. like a 21st century Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean is quickly turning into the quintessential singer-songwriter for modern times. however, this album is not to be dismissed as the latest industry hype, this is some serious music and should be regarded as such. funky, jazzy, and over all intelligent music that will surely stand the test of time. £TBA at Juno. source: Spotify
famed for its close to perfect knitwear and its distinctive repeat patterns, italian brand Missoni rarely fails to impress at the fashion shows. although its prices are a quite a deal breaker for some, surely a single Missoni piece on your wardrobe will make you instantly stand out from the crowd. if anything their S/S 13 collection should serve as inspiration for our creative minds even it’s only through pretty pictures. have a look at some backstage shots from the recent fashion week runway. source: Dazed Digital
last month we introduced you to a collab between quintessential travel brand Travelteq and Monocle magazine, which you can revisit here. this time around we want to point you in the direction of this great short film showcasing the brand’s new line of exquisite products. set in the beautiful Amsterdam canals, the video perfectly captures the brands aesthetic and overall taste with elegance and sheer class. source: Free/Man Brand Journal
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Tommy Ton is the go to guy for the always stylish GQ magazine when it comes to perfectly capturing the essence of the world’s best fashion gatherings as viewed from the streets. a notoriously fashion-obsessed blogger / photographer, Tommy has taken the fashion scene by storm in recent years thanks to his attention to detail and utter good taste; best exemplified by his daily posts on his Jak & Jill blog. he’s truly an inspiration for all of us bloggers wanting to get out in the real world and make a living out of what we love. source: gq.com
