Meet Violet Somers, the 18 year old designer who proves to be an innovator with her latest focus, wearable art. From an early age Violet was completely taken with the many possibilities and outcomes that come with a career in visual art & fashion design. Born and raised in the diverse city of Los Angeles, Violet not only single handedley started her own business, but also totally dominated the tennis shoe industry with the most creative not to mention humorous designs on the market. We spoke exclusively with…
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The Brilliant Japanese Shoemaker Yohei Fukuda
Yohei Fukuda is one of the best Japanese bespoke shoemakers or even possibly one of the best bespoke shoemakers in the world. Creating some of the highest quality shoes on the market, he brings a classic style that makes men, myself included, lust after the opportunity to own even just one of his ultra-high quality creations. Fukuda was deeply inspired by high quality English bespoke shoe-making and was later persuaded by a friend of his to accompany him to the Tresham…
Louis Vuitton Opens Their Doors To The World Of Fragrance
Louis Vuitton has been making high quality leather accessories and travel bags for over a century, but now the luxury fashion brand is going to try opening a few doors into the fragrance industry. So Maison is putting his heart and soul into accomplishing beyond flawless aromas for the upcoming collection, labeled Les Parfums Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton has even hired master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, who exclusively designed the seven following scents; Rose des Vents, Dans la Peau, Contre Moi, Turbulences, Mille Feux, Apogee, and Matiere Noire. Belletrud used unique extraction techniques,…
Dunhill’s Fall/Winter 2016 Campaign
Dunhill’s Fall/Winter 2016 campaign is here! This years campaign is inspired by the always lovely British Countryside and fronted by the ambiguous Guy Robinson. Set on the Wortham Park estate, (an 18th century country mansion in Hertfordshire) the campaign is shot by John Balsom and styled by Dan May. Guy Robinson makes for the perfect gentleman and face of Dunhill as he drives a vintage car, walks around the almost endless estate’s grounds, and plays pool. Covered in this seasons inspired…
Berluti’s New Creative Director
The fashion industry is abuzz, when news got around that Berluti’s (a subsidiary brand of LVMH) Creative Director, Alessandro Sartori will be leaving to go back to Ermenegildo Zegna. So LVMH is now on the prowl for a new creative director, and from what I hear, famed Colombian fashion designer, Haider Ackermann may be the one for the job. It might not be as easy as a label looking for a new creative director, though; in the hopes that Ackermann could immensely…
Bally Changes Things Up For Fall/Winter 2016 Campaign
Bally changes things up. As the legendary fashion house introduces many experienced models like Guinevere van Seenus and young new models like 15-year old Ina Maribo Jensen. Bally’s all about individuality and diversity, combined with classic up to the minute trends. The legendary brand showcases a new look for this years Fall/Winter campaign to keep things new and fresh, yet still giving a time-honored sense of style that is always up to date. Bally, bringing elegance and grace in only the best of ways. What…
Dolce & Gabbana Release New Sneaker Collection
Dolce & Gabbana have just announced a new product, the #DGLOVES sneakers. This new collection was the end result of drawing inspiration from nine metropolitan cities, giving Dolce & Gabbana fans new, cool, and slick foot-wear. Keeping up with trends is a must, so when Dolce & Gabbana showed a hashtag in their new foot-wear collection “#DGLOVES” it was surprising to say the least. Because that trendy symbol has just about outlived its trendiness, but its not unlike Dolce & Gabbana to take…
Elie Top’s Intriguingly New Jewelry Collection Inspired by Astrological Clocks
Famed Parisian designer Elie Top just released his first collection last year, which combines classic artisan creations with 3-D technology. This new jewelry collection was awe inspired by astrological clocks belonging to the 17th and 18th centuries, making for a most intriguing jewelry line by Elie Top. Dubbed the Mécaniques Célestes collection, it contains 22 magnificent pieces that feature rotating disks that expose previously concealed components, like the central diamond studded globe in the gold/silver ring shown below ($13,145). The collection…
Canali’s 2016 Fall/Winter Collection Revealed
Canali revealed their 2016 Fall/Winter collection during “Milan Fashion Week” showcasing some very smart and sharp designs. The collection offers the finest made menswear for the most stylish gentleman. Creative director Andrea Pompilio said “There is so much of the world that we don’t actually perceive and I wanted to explore this concept for the new season. As in architecture, every detail, both inside and out, was carefully calculated to craft the perfect balance between practicality and style.” As for his…
Samuel Bail and Abel Samet tried, but could not find what they desired in a weekend bag, so they started making their own. These two former financiers created “Troubadour” five years ago in London so they could make and offer sharp, stylish, and sensational bags to guys like them, (men that could not find what they desired in a weekend bag). Abel Samet said “We wanted to make bags that men could take to the office and the gym or on…










