Burberry was founded in 1856 and this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. This year’s campaign, created in Burberry’s now signature black-and-white, has an extensive British cast spanning the generations. Burberry Creative Director, Christopher Bailey, celebrates the brand’s roots in the autumn/winter collections through exploration of the richness of Burberry cultural history, heritage and rich portfolio of icons.
The Burberry family has been reunited for this shoot, which took place in London, the home of the brand. For the first time Burberry models Kate Moss and Stella Tennant feature together in the same campaign. The historic cityscape of the capital serves as the backdrop to the shoot. Photographer Mario Testino who has shot the campaigns since Spring/Summer 1998 is once again behind the camera.
The cross generational aspect of the brand is highlighted by the several generations of its cast members; Stella Tennant and her daughter Jasmine, Bryan Ferry and his sons Otis, Isaac and Tara, Lady Jacquetta Eliot and her son Louis. There is a nod to British cultural heritage of the past through legendary 60s model Penelope Tree, 70s singer/songwriter Bryan Ferry and David Bailey’s son, Fenton, an up-and-coming photographer. The enduring synergy between music and fashion are represented by Bryan Ferry and Brit band Kasabian and singer/songwriter Louis Eliot. Other links to the London’s past and future include Edie Campbell daughter of fashion editor turned architect Sophie Hicks and Alice Dellal daughter of celebrated 70s model Andrea Dellal. Top British contemporary models included in the campaign are Lily Donaldson, Tom Guinness and James Jamieson as well as up-and-coming actors Max Irons, son of Jeremy Irons and Leo Gregory.
As inspiration for the autumn/winter collections, Burberry Creative Director Christopher Bailey looked at the Burberry archives and translated them. The look is elegant and refined but always staying true to the real English style with a sense of dishevelled elegance. The collections reference the outdoors, countryside and open spaces and reflect Burberry’s heritage in functional outerwear including the classic Burberry trench coat, Burberry’s heritage of sartorial elegant tailoring, inspired by our historic men’s made-to-measure suiting.
The key bag of the season is the Burberry Manor bag that is carried by both Kate Moss and Penelope Tree.
J&Company has quickly emerged into the marketplace looking to take the denim industry to a new level. The superb quality and exceptional styling of J&Company jeans is evident with its carefully thought out innovations, special effects and figure flattering cuts that are the foundation for this denim based collection for men and women.
John Varvatos chooses the legendary Iggy Pop for his new advertising campaign. David Bowie’s eccentric partner from the Stardust era, is glamed-up in a pin-striped suit in the ads for Varvatos’ autumn/winter collection. Says Varvatos, “It started to rain, and instead of ducking for cover, Iggy jumped up on a park bench and started dancing and boxing. I said ‘This is epic.’
Stussy is one of those rare fashion brands that actually makes people feel nostalgic; the retro feelings transport you back to good times when streetwear actually meant streetwear and not big business trying to be streetwear. Stussy is best known for it’s revolutionary Tees but has since grown into one of the leading street brands in the world with a wide cult following.
Siwy is a label that was launched in the Spring of 2005 in downtown NYC. The concept behind the line is merging the traditional ideas of classic American denim with the styling of familiar shapes. With this idea in mind, we push slightly further to create a carefully crafted and sculpted silhouette. The combination of a tailored fit, expert construction and superb wash detail highlights the curves without denying what is underneath. Individual taste and style are satisfied through the array of fine washes and silhouettes developed at America’s best wash and sewing facilities, where each pair is treated as a work of art. All hold a vintage aesthetic, whether it is a clean wash of color or capturing the subtleties of authentically aged styles. Together, these elements combine to bring to life a fresh new style that can be appreciated by the most discerning collector.
Supreme, the underground uber brand, expands its empire! Supreme’s new store opens in Harajuku, Japan on September 16th, 2006 and is based at: 4-32-7-2F, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
Quick sneak preview of the 2006 Autumn Jhung Yuro Collection. Nothing compares to Jhung Yuro Designer Sneakers!
Check out the Bounty Hunter “Brixton” T-Shirt. BRIXTON [igirisujiyamaikan] immigration town – BACK IN THE DAYS 1969. Anyone who knows London will know hitting Brixton with Hype & Burn is a real winning Jackie Chan — definitely worth a butchers this one!
Bape boys throughout Japan, if not the world, where ejaculating with excitement as A Bathing Ape released the OG shark Hoodie to the masses. The queue at Bapexlusive in Aoyoma, Tokyo apparent reached as far as the eye could see. Bape is truly a modern-day fashion phenomenon!
Artful Dodger Fall 06, story straight from the Bulldog’s gob!
If you tuned in last night to see the Teen Choice Awards on Fox, you would have seen some of the biggest celebs. Music stars, movie stars, TV stars, you name it, they were there. Since the event was not so formal as many other awards shows alot of the celebs dressed up in casual form. Why does this matter to us? Because alot of the dudes at the show were wearing some hot sneakers.
Neighborhood jeans continue to attract nods of approval across the urban-chic fashion scene. The uber exclusive salvage denim hits the high “dollar” notes but that doesn’t stop it from flying out the door — where it can be found!
APC recently circulated a preview of their 2007 Winter Collection. APC is a perennial fashion winner and is always worth a butchers even if you can’t buy it for a year!
Fall/Winter 2006/07 Men’s Collection — The new power of the Dolce & Gabbana man: himself.
Launched in 2005 Jhung Yuro recognised a void in the men’s luxury lifestyle footwear market and filled it with a brand that offers detail, hand craftsmanship and limited availability for its products. All this ensures an exclusivity and quality that will be sought-after and admired.
“Pringle of scotland launches its menswear red label autumn/winter 2006 collection – clare waight keller’s first collection as the company’s new creative director. Waight keller took her inspiration for the collection from the late 60’s movement and the style of dressing adopted by the emerging beat generation of artists, poets, writers and film-makers in london and paris.
“UNIQLO was founded in 1984 by Tadashi Yanai with the opening of a single store specialising in casual clothing in Hiroshima, in the south west part of Japan.
So you want the RMC facts!! ? Here you go. Red Monkey Company is the brain-child of the forward-thinking Fashion Designer Martin Yat Ming aka Martin Ksohoh. Martin is both the designer and creator of RMC jeans and is widely known for his innovative denim and intricate designs. The new RMC collection is now available and Martin Yat Ming has taken another bold and amazing step forward.
Word on the vine is, KU, the original Japanese Fashion Brand, will shortly be available in Europe. KU has been one of Japan’s best kept secrets for the past 15 years — looks like the cat is now out of the bag!! …And don’t you just love their logo!!!
Greedy Genius Sneakers are attracting growing attention across The Far East, The USA and Europe. The brand is the Real Thing and the designs are edgy and fresh. Worth a butchers for sure — keep your eyes peeled!
The Year Of… has finally landed:
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Top selling music artist Anastacia and the fashion company s.Oliver are jointly sending a fashion line to the market: “Anastacia by s.Oliver”. The collection for women is (apparently) appealing for its special details across all product groups and was created through the collaboration of Anastacia and an international team of s.Oliver designers and is to be launched mid August.
“When all paradigms are broken, a new concept of how things should be done is born. Rupture is a newly created brand which will redefine the way Denim is worn. The romanticism of the past, patches and worn effects added to the advance technological possibilities of today, gives as a result: a brand which reinterprets tradition and blends it with contemporary ideas to create an original fashion statement.
Levi’s iPod Jeans are causing something of a stir amongst the high-fashion technophiles so prevalent across the globe these days. Levi Jeans and iPod deliver what surely will be the “must have” A/W fashion piece. RedWire DLX iPod Jeans feature a red cable to connect to your iPod and built-in controls, and…..are carpenter pants. The jeans are expected to be available in the fall for 199.95 Euros – about $250 US.
Launched in 2005 Jhung Yuro recognised a void in the men’s luxury lifestyle footwear market and filled it with a brand that offers detail, hand craftsmanship and limited availability for its products. All this ensures an exclusivity and quality that will be sought-after and admired.
Lacoste and a number of other high-profile brands fall into the intriguing dilemma of determining how to classify their brand. Phillippe Lacoste offers some insight:
Papoose is widely considered the brightest rising Hip-Hop Star on the scene today and is famous for injecting Red Monkey Company Jeans into his lyrics. The man is seen here with a trophy for the hottest car of the year!
Garbege clothing is making a major Splash in the fashion press. The edgy designer x uber-urban brand has attracted incredible attention which is no surprise considering the brands style and originaility.
Jhung Yuro, the ultimate luxury lifestyle footwear brand, has collaborated with PRPS to create this limited edition Hiker Low. The Jhung Yuro Hiker Low is a popular style and is available at 
In 1999 Japanese rappers Big-O and Iggy launched Swagger, a clothing line that is both a persuasive interpretation of the Hip-Hop aesthetic and an example of Japanese precision and attention to detail.