The Varvatos versions I had were pretty comfortable but they had EXTRA padding. We’ll see how the feet hold up in these. FYI: Saturday’s a slow day in the blogosphere.

Win a trip to New York Fashion Week from MyFDB.com from My Fashion Database on Vimeo.

I just came across this today. Kinda past the date it happened, but Young Z is our girl so we still give shouts. Check out MyFDB HERE, her new fashion database that is for YOU. Word.

A great fashion designer passed away today. If you think you don’t know what he’s done and are not a “fashionista/o”, rest assured that you’ve definitely seen and appreciated the style he’s given celebrities and everyday folk.

Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE (16 March 1969 – 11 February 2010[2]) was an English fashion designer known for his unconventional designs and shock tactics. McQueen worked as the head designer at Givenchy for five years before founding the Alexander McQueen and McQ labels. His dramatic designs, which are worn by celebrities such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga, met with critical acclaim and he won the British Fashion Designer of the Year award on four separate occasions; he was awarded the CBE in 2003. McQueen died at his home on 11 February 2010.

Click HERE to learn more about his accomplishments. The company website is currently down. RIP.

(VIA Wikipedia)

Unless you breakdance, it’s been pretty tough to rock Pumas for quite some time. This new line (called “Urban Mobility”) changes it all up. I endorse. Click HERE for more pics.

(VIA High Snobiety)

Beckham. Snoop. Darth Vader. Adi Dassler and team hit you with an interesting promo.

That’s a quotable from fellow Brick City artist Redman’s “Yesh, Yesh, Y’all”.
Listen HERE … it’s in the 2nd verse. FYI: I live by that line!

Before I knew there was rugged footwear without a Timberland tree, I thought these boots were maaaad corny. But I’ve gotten older. I’ve gone classic. They look clunky at first, but then you get used to ‘em and realize, “I’m doing my thing in these here Red Wings”. Even the Dharma Initiative supplied them to the folks on the island in Lost.

Anyway, just a shout out. Not providing any links for purchase since they’re not paying me. Google it yourself and cop ‘em if you fancy.

Want to be the next fashionista? Try your luck at Sarca, the newest boutique to hit the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago. This upscale women’s clothing store is filled with exclusive lines from around the world. Alexis Cozzini is the woman behind it all.

SARCA
710 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL
(312) 255-0900

(LXTV)
(SARCA WEBSITE)
(MODERN LUXURY MAGAZINE PROFILE — page 38)
(MEET ALEXIS)

…or earlier if I find myself in another climate. Shouts go to Epiphany for keeping me comfortable while directing these projects.

(VIA HYPEBEAST)

Classic Kicks has just launched their new website HERE. Notice the 3 thumbnails at the bottom of the snapshot above. They’ve positioned the 3 episode viral campaign “What’s Your Sneaker Psychology” for all of their customers to interact with — the series chronicle a genuine shopping experience from 4 authentic and diverse sneaker consumers.

Click HERE to see the complete campaign that Double 7 Boutique put together earlier this year.

CONTACT ME directly to take your branding to the next level. We’re getting emails, phone calls, and web distress signals already for 2010 … so make sure you get in front

These are tight. Available at Undftd.