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SPOTTED: TRAVIS SCOTT SHOWS OFF LV BACKPACK & CPFM X NIKE COLLAB

Next to the Maybach. Fresh from Kylie Jenner teasing their upcoming Playboy feature, Travis Scott squats next to his Maybach truck and shows off some extra stylish pieces. As always, keeping it simple, the rapper sports a Louis Vuitton monogrammed backpack with a white Chrome Hearts t-shirt teamed and black cargo shorts. La flame also made sure to tease a pair of unreleased Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. PHOTO CREDIT: @travisscott

SPOTTED: KANYE WEST GIFTS DJ KHALED YZY BSKT SNEAKERS ON THE TARMAC

Straight off his feet. After playing his Sunday Service show in Atlanta this weekend, Kanye West bumped into DJ Khaled on the tarmac. Walking to their private jets as though they were Ubers, ‘Ye was in his usual cosy boy get up, rocking a plain white t-shirt with grey joggers and an unreleased pair of his YZY BSKTball sneakers. DJ Khaled also kept it simple in a white tee, Jordan brand shorts and a pair of Air Jordan Bred 4 sneakers. With the cameras rolling, Yeezy and Khaled seemed to swap numbers before Kanye gifted the DJ with his very own pair of YZY BSKTBALL shoes straight off his feet. PHOTO CREDIT: @ivanberrios View Larger

KITH IS ABOUT TO DROP ITS DEF JAM CAPSULE

One of the instant highlights from KITH’s New York Fashion Week show was its Def Jam collaboration, and you won’t have to wait much longer to make it yours. Highlighting the capsule is a jacket inspired by the piece originally developed by co-founder Rick Rubin. The luxe, limited-edition piece, which was made in conjunction with Golden Bear, features chainstitch embroidery, leather sleeves, and chenille patches. Also dropping are two hoodies and two T-shirts with the label’s iconic turnarm insignia, which is stripped down to the basics for the latter piece. The jacket will be priced at $675, the hoodies $160, and the t-shirts $65. They’ll all drop at 11 a.m. EST on KITH’s website and in stores, so make sure you act quickly.

THEBE MAGUGU BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN DESIGNER TO WIN LVMH PRIZE

African Fashion Spotlight. Arguably one of the most coveted prizes for an aspiring designer, LVMH announced the winner of their annual prize yesterday with the first-ever African designer Thebe Magugu taking home the prize money and invaluable mentorship. Presented by LVMH ambassador Alicia Vikander, South African born Thebe will be awarded a €300,000 grant alongside a dedicated team from the fashion conglomerate to assist with the growth and development of his brand. Speaking on the announcement, executive vice president of Louis Vuitton Delphine Arnault said; “I am delighted that, for the first time, an African candidate has won the Prize, all the more so since Thebe Magugu, aged 26, is the youngest designer of the 2019 selection. His creative work appropriates the codes of menswear and womenswear, of the traditional and the experimental, playing with volumes and traditional South-African know-how.” Alongside Thebe, Israeli designer Hed Mayner took home the Karl Lagerfeld Prize which offers up €15,000 as well as a year-long mentorship also.

DIOR & JAPANESE DEPARTMENT STORE ISETAN LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE PIECES FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Tokyo Exclusive. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Isetan Shinjuku has teamed up with Dior for the release of a selection of collaborative items to be sold at a special pop up in their Toyko department store. Featuring pieces designed by Kim Jones and Maria Grazia Chiuri, a selection of both limited edition tartan and oblique printed bags, apparel, footwear and homeware will be on offer exclusively via the retailer. Check out a few of the items on offer below or head over to the Isetan website for more details.

GUCCI TEAMS UP WITH SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FOR AW19 CAPSULE

Gucci's Saks Takeover. Perpetuating their status as one of the world’s leading fashion brands, Gucci has taken over Saks Fifth Avenue window’s this season to present a selection of autumn/winter exclusives available from the NYC retailer. Spanning menswear, womenswear, bags & a unisex watch; the offering serves up an expectedly bold and vibrant take on dressing for the Italian label with sequined pieces, capes and blazers bolstered by more classic garments such as a blazer & trousers set. Check out some shots of the windows below as well as some of the pieces on offer or head over to the Saks website to shop your favourites. PHOTO CREDIT: @Saks Fifth Avenue

MAD PARIS CRAFTS $115K USD ROLEX DAYTONA WITH RUBY SAPPHIRES

Featuring a rose gold finish and floral engravings. Luxury watch customizer MAD Paris has dropped yet another decked out Rolex Daytona, this time around giving the timepiece a lavish, ruby sapphire-encrusted bezel. Made in Switzerland, the watch measures 40 Mm and features a co-branded dial design. The bright pink crystals light up the face of the style, while a rose gold-toned polish and floral engravings adorn the piece throughout. Other details include an exposed back case, automatic movement and a 5 ATM water-resistant sealing. The MAD Paris Red Rolex Daytona Ruby 40 Mm Watch is priced at $115,146 USD and available now at Browns’ webstore. For more from MAD Paris, check out its $200k USD Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712. MAD Paris Red Rolex Daytona Ruby 40 Mm Watch Release Date September 06, 2019 - 12:00 am EST (TBC) Price 115146 USD Where To Buy

INSIDE CELINE’S NEW HEDI SLIMANE DESIGNED MAYFAIR STORE

Slimane's Midas Touch. Bolstering the brand’s presence in the British capital, CELINE recently unveiled their latest store opening in Mayfair which perpetuates the label’s new aesthetic direction under the revered Hedi Slimane. With a new location in the neighbourhood’s shopping mecca of Mount Street, the contemporary space spans 270m2 and is set to play host to both their men’s and womenswear collections as well as their new Triomphe Canvas line. An understated luxe finish with details such as natural rock, veined granite and gold-toned metalwork make for a clean, contemporary backdrop that has Slimane written all over it. Check out more images of the new space below or head down to check it out for yourself at 103 Mount St, Mayfair, London W1K 2TJ, UK, PHOTO CREDIT: @CELINE View Larger View Larger

SUPREME & NIKE DROP OFFICIAL LOOK AT UPCOMING SB DUNK LOW SNEAKER

Two-toned. After teasing and leaking a few days ago, Supreme just unveiled the official look at the upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low. Dropping in an assortment of colours including white and red, black and silver and royal navy and gold colourways, the two-toned Dunk Low features metallic leather uppers with a matching Zoom Air unit midsole. With Supreme star embroidery on the lateral side of each shoe, the collab sneaker is accented with a minimal jewel Swoosh that’s designed to match the colour of the toe box. Supreme’s SB Dunk low is finished with co-branded red insoles and a “World Famous” tag. Releasing September 5th, you’ll be able to shop the Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low collection in-store at select retailers and online. See the shoe in the images below: PHOTO CREDIT: SUPREME

GUCCI & COMME DES GARÇONS DROP SECOND COLLABORATIVE TOTE

Arriving Saturday. No doubt a style wel” begin to see all over Instagram in the coming months, Italian powerhouse Gucci and contemporary fashion label Comme des Garçons have teamed up for a second collaborative tote set to drop later in the week. Building on last years popularised holiday collection from Allessandro Michele which saw the house team up with a slew of labels including CdG, the latest partnership sees the duo team up again for a similarly styled offering. Arriving in a floral print, the new release features the green/red Gucci stripe down the middle alongside the text “COMME des GARÇONS” appearing front & centre in a silver print Thoughts? Pick one up for yourself from September 7th at DSM Ginza. PHOTO CREDIT: @Gucci

LES (ART) ISTS UNVEIL AUTUMN/WINTER 2019 COLLECTION LOOKBOOK

Incoming from Paris... Parisian label LES (ART) ISTS recently unveiled their autumn/winter 2019 lookbook which presents a slew of sportswear essentials captured around a football stadium. Inspired by well-dressed men of past and present, the collection spans a range of easy-to-wear, contemporary pieces such as sweaters, tracksuits, outerwear and track tops arriving in a capsule ready colour range of predominantly khaki, navy and white with pops of red and camo appearing throughout. Check out more shots of the lookbook below or head over to the brand’s website for purchase information. PHOTO CREDIT: @LES (ART) ISTS View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

PALM ANGELS DROPS HUNTING INSPIRED AUTUMN/WINTER 2019 PIECES

Distinct pieces. Returning with new Autumn/Winter pieces, Palm Angels reimagines traditonal hunting silhouettes with a modern and distinctive twist. Dropping a trio of hunting inspired garments, the capsule includes a black hunting bomber jacket crafted from a glossy satin nylon material with a quilted lining. Decorated with multiple pockets on the front, the jacket features a cut out of Man Ray’s black and white ‘Glass Tears’ image that’s been sewn next to “PLAM ANGELS SERIOUSLY HARMS YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.” verbiage. The drop also features a mesh hunting vest, which appares in black and beige hues. Boasting a series of pockets, the vests feature a large poacher pcoket on the back with “Palm Angels” branding. All three pieces are finished with a sewn patch on upper chest next to an image of a dear next to the brand’s signature logo. Available now, you can shop Palm Angels latest pieces at SSENSE. See the pieces in the images below: PHOTO CREDIT: SSENSE View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

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