Milan Fashion Week Streetwear

Milan Fashion Week is in full swing, and so far, the trend in focus is streetwear. We have seen plenty of prints and bold colors on the Milan runways. Along with casual looks, we have spotted several blazers and cute, chunky accessories.

Versace's collection was very different from the other trends we have been seeing, and it included pieces that were dark- and metal-colored. There were also leather, velvet, and corset tops. For the most part, the collection was all black with hints of bright yellow.

Prada's show focused more on tailored looks, with bright colors like orange brightening up pantsuits and casual work attire. Prada also mixed patterns and added bold accessories to their work attire.

Text Caitlin Beck
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Streetwear Brand Obey Collaborates With Graffiti Artist

Streetwear brand Obey is well known for their artistic collaborations, and for their spring 2012 collection, they have joined forces with respected artist Curtis Kulig. Kulig, a New York graffiti artist whom you may know from his “Love Me” tags found all over the city, has lent his trademark stamp to the brand.

In the collection, Obey stays true to its roots by producing quality tees and denim, but they also feature a lightweight military jacket, a beanie, and an oxford shirt. Also included are swimsuits, cardigans, painter’s shorts, tanks, and a duffle bag.

Available now, the collection’s price points range from $23 to $167 and will surely give you a unique look this spring.

For more insight on the Obey and Curtis Kulig collaboration, check out the video after the jump...

Text Quamé A. Hamlin

Image Nylon
Video Obey Clothing

Source Global Grind

Safe Risk-Taking at Kanye West's PFW SS'12 Debut

Considering Kanye West’s history, status, and notoriety as a trendsetter, his women’s ready-to-wear collection debut at Paris Fashion Week was hardly anything to be shocked about. The real anticipation, however, was whether or not his collection would be any good. Celebrities-turned-designers are often received in one of two very different ways — either with a great deal of scrutiny or with blind acceptance, depending on the celebrity and the audience.

What trounced down the first Kanye West runway was a cohesive collection of educated and thought-out quality pieces, which proved that, at the very least, Kanye had done his homework. The streetwear-inspired collection had plenty of leather, cutouts, and plunging necklines and backs that, with the help of draped pieces and boxy cuts, managed to remain just shy of taking the skin-baring too far.

Although there were several wearable pieces in the collection, the overall effect came across as a safe risk. Beautiful and mild, Kanye's collection was somewhat fashion forward; certainly palatable; and, at times, even interesting — but it consistently stopped short of being groundbreaking. Who knows, the safe-risk approach seems to have worked well for his music career, so it might be a prudent place for his first step into the fashion world, after all.

Text Tienlyn Jacobson
Source WWD

UNIF Clothing Fall 2011 Lookbook

Some label Los Angeles "the worst-dressed city in the world." Insanely tattered, casual clothing worn by hipsters and starlets alike--to be perceived as mysterious and nonchalant--account for this stereotype. But, that's what gives the city its endearingly truthful edge.

UNIF, a relatively new mens and womenswear label, started by born-and-bred DJ Eric Espinoza, agrees with this notion. Therefore, the locally based brand proudly basks in grunge and pays homage to Angelenos' rebellious nature and adoration of rock and roll culture with an array of flannels, vintage tee's, gothic-style trench coats, tousled hair, and thrashed cutoffs in its fall 20ll lookbook.