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PAUSE OR SKIP: NIKE SHOX TL “TRIPLE BLACK”

An old classic. Bringing back on old classic, Nike updates its Shox TL with a reworked version of the iconic 2003 silhouette. In a “Triple Black” colourway with its unique midsole, the latest version of the Shox TL features a mix of mesh, rubber, neoprene and nylon materials. Constrasted with an embroidered Swoosh, the sneaker bares the “Nike Shox” branding on its tongue in bold red hue, and a breathable mesh covers the toe cap. Reknown for it’s signatue midsole, the Nike Shox TL’s midsole is appears in a glossy black colour, giving the shoe extra flair. Is this classic sneaker a PAUSE or Skip? Let us know below:

BALENCIAGA RECRUITS REAL-LIFE PARISIAN COUPLES FOR ITS NEWEST CAMPAIGN

For its latest campaign, Balenciaga took to the streets of the city of love to showcase real couples in its Fall/Winter ’19 collection. Paris-based photographer Greg Finck’s romantic lense captures the lovers in the seasonal range. The campaign comes as the FW19 collection starts retailing. It boasts staple pieces for the colder months, including broad-shouldered coats, oversized anoraks, graphic sweaters, and square-toed boots. The photo series sees the couples model the pieces across the French capital, from casual supermarket runs to the down-right romantic banks of the Seine. An accompanying video by Ed Fornieles documents the couples talk about their relationships on CCTV footage, watch it below.

VALENTINO'S FW19 CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES UNDERCOVER'S OTHERWORLDLY PRESENCE

After debuting the goods on the runway in January, Valentino now presents its UNDERCOVER-centric Fall/Winter 2019 campaign imagery. Entitled “Past and Future,” the new collection is rife with space-age prints and UFO imagery, all layered atop Valentino’s typically lush garments. Thigh-length coats, pullover parkas and slouchy slacks are all executed in neutral-toned wool and technical textiles ideal for resisting the winter chill, with the versatile color palette allowing the bold prints and patterns to speak for themselves. Woven into the body of the garments or printed all over, the richly-colored visuals are accompanied by Valentino’s signature oversized logo and a host of co-branded sneakers and bags. The accessories blend leather and sportswear influences into an accessible package, making for a suitable counterpart to the muted garments. Check out the campaign photos above and view the initial accessories rollout below, bolstered by a limited edition cloth tote. The first wave of goods hits Valentino Omotesando and Ginza, as well as Isetan and Hankyu Tokyo. The full FW19 range begins to hit global on July 27. Most recently, UNDERCOVER announced its first-ever global web store. 1 of 10 2 of 10 3 of 10 4 of 10 5 of 10 6 of 10 7 of 10 8 of 10 9 of 10 10 of 10

VIDEO: MARLO & OFFSET – SOAKIN WET FT. CITY GIRLS

On the 16th of August they're dropping 'Control the streets Vol. 2' of 'Quality Control'. Today they dropped the video of 'Soakin Wet'. Featuring Marlo, Offset and City Girls. Listen to it below.

GUCCI DROPS PRINTED GUCCI MANIFESTO SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS

Available now. On the back of two recent campaigns, Alessandro Michele’s Gucci’s come right back with a new line up of t-shirts and sweatshirts. Inspired by the designers vision for the autumn/winter 2019 show, the latest drop from the luxury brand sees an assortment of t-shirts and sweatshirts printed with masks seen on the last Gucci runway show. A representation of showing and hiding who are are; a means to protect the kindness and beauty within. Appearing in a selection of hues, the t-shirts rear of the pieces is printed in text that reads “THE MASK AS A CUT BETWEEN VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE.” You can shop Gucci’s Manifesto pieces which come in a special edition packaging on the brands webstore now. PHOTO CREDIT: GUCCI View Larger View Larger View Larger

DIESEL PRESENTS PRE-AUTUMN 2019 DENIM COLLECTION

Muted tones. Packed with a spectrum of muted tones, Diesel just unveiled it’s Pre-Autumn 2019 denim collection. Featuring new denim styles in a scope of grey and blue hues, the collection offers up denim goods including distressed jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, shirts and denim jackets, all dressed in innovative colour blacking treatments and vintage washes for a “dirty vintage” finish. With a ’90s city street aesthetic, select pieces in collection feature bold logos, exposed zips and stamped bleached white DIESEL logo print. The stand out piece in the collection is a dark wash denim jacket, dressed in an all-over DIESEL print, while accessories round out the collection. Available now, you can pick up the Diesel Pre-Autumn 2019 Denim Collection on the Diesel online store. Check out the pieces in the images below: PHOTO CREDIT: DIESEL View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger View Larger

VIDEO: LATIFAH – SAFE (PROD. ROCK-A-TUNE)

Latifah bracht onlangs haar album 'van een meisje naar een vrouw' uit. Ze dropt ook meteen de videoclip 'safe' erbij. Bekijk de video hierbeneden.

CELEBRITY OUTFITS OF THE WEEK: DEV HYNES, SHIA LABEOUF, KANYE WEST & MORE

This week in the world of style, Helmut Lang previewed its 2020 Resort collection, suggesting we would all be better off in minimalist suits and simple denim jeans (and we would); Matthew Williams’ 1017 ALYX 9SM added Swoosh-adorned rollercoaster buckle necklaces to its SS19 accessories; and Social Status founder James Whitner wrote for Highsnobiety about the lack of corporate diversity in the realms of fashion, sneakers, and streetwear, proposing some ideas and initiatives to redress the balance. Elsewhere, the rest of us were just trying to get a good ’fit off, and that includes celebrities and cultural figures. We had Mr. Blood Orange Dev Hynes rock up for the tennis at Wimbledon and Donald Glover kill it on the red carpet at the premiere of The Lion King in Los Angeles. And they weren’t the only ones. Below is our shortlist of the week’s best celebrity outfits. Dev Hynes crowned 2019 Wimbledon champion (of style) Polo Ralph Lauren / Chris Allerton Dev Hynes pulled up to Wimbledon in head-to-toe Polo Ralph Lauren, looking inarguably fucking fire. If we’re going to be critical, we’d say this look falls under “playing by the rules,” which we don’t always condone. But some institutions are special, not least Wimbledon, with its age-old expectation that competitors wear all white. So showing deference for such a storied, prestigious event with a respectable outfit is only to be applauded. Hynes, aka Blood Orange, has just dropped a new mixtape, Angel’s Pulse(listen here). But style-wise, Hynes has been dropping heat all year, bringing his A-game to the Met Gala in New York with a sunshine yellow roll-neck and giving us life with his accessories at Sole DXB in Dubai. Shia LaBeouf keeps it simple Backgrid / Roger Shia LaBeouf was seen leaving Jaden Smith’s 21st birthday party this week in a categorically Shia ’fit, haphazardly thrown together yet somehow working on every level as a relaxed and under-the-radar look. The dirty white Nike Cortez, New York tee, and uncomplicated dark gray skinny jeans are rounded off with a shout-out on his cap to Slauson Rec., where LaBeouf gives free acting classes. Donald Glover brings double-breasted red carpet drip Getty Images / Kevin Winter The turnout at the Lion King premiere in LA wasn’t a 100 percent success. Beyoncé, who voices Nala in Disney’s new live-action remake, showed up in bespoke Alexander McQueen (never a bad idea), but unfortunately — and it depends on which photo you’re looking at — the crystal chandelier-embroidered tuxedo dress was a bit of overkill. A star of Beyoncé’s magnitude shouldn’t need to announce her success in such an obvious way. Bey’s stylist? Canceled. However, Donald Glover, who voices Simba, wore a charming Gucci double-breasted cream and cherry red double-grid tailored suit with a generous showing of chest underneath, looking every bit the successful multi-hyphenate artist and entertainer. Pay particular attention to the color reference on foot, a pair of patent leather oxblood monk straps, which tie the whole outfit together. Kanye West does Kanye West in Calabasas What is there to say about Kanye West’s ’fit here? It’s an oversized YEEZY silhouette on top, Patagonia shorts below, and what appears to be a preview of the YEEZY Boost 350 V3 in a white-ish colorway. It’s quintessential Kanye. The low-key shorts echo a trend of West distancing himself from the high-end Maison Margiela and Raf Simons pieces he was once known for. His Met Gala outfit in May, which included a $43 Dickies jacket, showed that having lots of money doesn’t necessarily mean announcing your bank balance through your wardrobe (cc: Beyoncé). Ezra Koenig reps Denmark at Roskilde Festival Vampire Weekend frontman and co-producer of Netflix anime Neo YokioEzra Koenig wore a burnt orange cotton workwear jacket by Danish designer Henrik Vibskov at Roskilde Festival in Denmark last weekend. The jacket features four front-facing pockets and was styled with an unbranded pair of shorts and Teva sandals. A navy Dries Van Noten quarter zip has been Koenig’s go-to for most of the Father of the Bride tour, but for the summer festival run the frontman has decided to go for something a little more colorful. As always, he kills it. The prep style icon has been mixing up his ‘fits in recent times. If you missed it, here’s our feature with him from back in April. Billie Eilish does all-green everything Rapid riser and self-described “bad guy” Billie Eilish flexed in this all-green Maxwell Bresler outfit with a pair of neon green Balenciaga Triple S. Bresler’s Space Punk Jacket (now sold out) features dinosaur-like spines on the back and along the sleeves with a contrasting orange lining on the zip. The designer’s aesthetic, which is a perfect match for Eilish, combines cartoon-like proportions and shapes with the kind of luxury neon outerwear Prada put out last year under its relaunched Linea Rossa line.

XXXTENTACION – ROYALTY FT. KY-MANI MARLEY, STEFFLON DON & VYBZ KARTEL

Almost more than one year ago XXXTentacion got shot, only 20 years old he lost his life. He was busy making a track with Vybz Kartel. Now appears that also Ky-Mani and Stefflon Don also worked with him on this track. They finally brought it out. Listen to 'royalty' below.

TOTE BAGS ARE THE SUMMER BACKPACK, HERE ARE THE BEST ONES

We’re now deep in the throes of summer, when you have to weigh your desire to flex against your desire not to sweat buckets. With layering off the table, the best way to boost your style in these scorching months is by focusing on accessories, which we dove into on our latest episode of Itemized. In this space, we’re going to focus on a New York City staple: the tote bag. Whether you’re a backpack or side bag devotee, the tote is an excellent summer alternative that’ll save you from awkward sweat spots. All you really need is something that can fit your lunch, a water bottle, your keys, and any other small essentials. Anything else will just weigh you down, literally. With its large canvas, the tote also gives you another platform similar to a T-shirt, allowing you to broadcast your interests to the world. If you want to look educated, you can rep your favorite media brand. GQranked the best such totes, although we were conspicuously absent. Maybe someone missed out on our exclusive POWERS collab. In all seriousness, as much as we want to toot our own horn, you should look into expanding your streetwear tastes to include the beloved tote. Many of our favorite brands, from high-to-low, offer their own totes. Canvas Tour Tote Bag Stüssy $36 BUY AT NEED SUPPLY If something simple and branded is what you’re looking for, Stüssy has a standard canvas tote for just $36. You can’t go wrong repping one the of the OGs of our crazy world. Large Plaid Tote Bag Opening Ceremony $37 BUY AT OPENING CEREMONY Opening Ceremony is a staple for the in-crowd, with its polypropylene totes, acting as a stylish but still inexpensive upgrade from IKEA’s signature bags. Polartec Tote Supreme $127 BUY AT STOCKX For more hype, consider picking up Supreme’s most recent tote for (a reasonable) resale price. It’s the perfect way to rock Supreme while displaying a semblance of taste. Large Tote Bag Human Made x Girls Dont Cry $200 BUY AT BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB / ICECREAM Human Made’s collab with Girls Don’t Cry appeals to vintage heads and fans of classic workwear. Reinforced with rivets at the handles and bottom, it’s a versatile tote that makes a statement to the most discerning of fuccbois. Canvas Tote Bag Kapital $455 BUY AT MR. PORTER If you’re looking for something nicer, consider making an investment in a bag you’ll have for life. Kapital offers a seriously durable tote with thick canvas and reinforced leather straps. Rendered in a tasteful army green with brown leather, it’s got a cheeky accent with the brand’s signature smiley face tucked into a corner. Of course, $455 is a lot for a tote, but you won’t need to replace it any time soon. WorkBoat Holdall NOAH $168 BUY AT NOAH Noah also has its own heavy duty tote in its WorkBoat Holdall. With webbed handles, snap closures, and six eternal pockets, it’s the perfect bag to pack for a day at the beach. The embroidered patch is also a great kicking off point for you to customize it by adding your own patches. Goyardine St. Louis PM Tote Goyard $1295 BUY AT THE REAL REAL Nigo has been customizing his Goyard St. Louis totes for years, adding the BBC Ice Cream and Human Made logos to the luxurious bags. If you have the ability to ball out, you could do the same. The bag retails for a little under two racks, but online consignment sites like TheRealReal often have them for (a bit) less. It’s still mad guap, but if you can afford the flex—why not? Open Tote Boat and Tote $30 BUY AT L.L.BEAN But you also don’t have to spend rent on a statement bag. To follow Nigo’s lead, you can pick up one of L.L. Bean’s classic Boat and Tote bags. They offer monogram options, so you can make the bootleg of your dreams (like say, using their academic typeface to create a faux Off-White™ logo). Or if you’re artistically inclined, cop some acrylic leather paint and have at it. If you don’t trust your brush game, consider commissioning an artist to do it for you. What Nigo proves is there’s no bigger flex than taking an item and making it your own. If all else fails, tie-dying is much easier than you think, as you can see in our handy instructional video. Give any old tote bag a second life by tie-dying it, and you’ll have no problem recognizing which one belongs to you. Book Tote Dior $2700 BUY AT DIOR Dior’s oblique book tote is a true grail, although at $2,700, it’s not for the faint of heart (or bank account). Speaking of customization, Dior used to allow customers to customize its tote under its abcdior program, which Matthew Williams utilized to say “Baby X” for his daughter Alyx. Kim Jones even laced up his dog Cookie with one, giving Choupette a run for her money for most luxurious pets. While not currently available, it’s worth keeping your eye out for a return.

VESTIVILLE GONE FYRE FEST 2.0

Na veel promo zou het festival afgelopen weekend plaatsvinden. Helaas werd er al dan niet met opzet niet voldaan aan security voorwaarden. Artiesten zoals Jacquees waren al aanwezig toen de burgemeester besloot het niet door te laten gaan. Na het voorval werd de organisatie opgepakt wegens verdenking van fraude. Bekijk onze korte vlog hierbeneden. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE op ons kanaal voor meer!!!

GUCCI'S LATEST "GG" PRINT ARRIVES ON SILK SHORTS AND A DENIM JACKET

1 of 6 2 of 6 SSENSE 3 of 6 4 of 6 SSENSE 5 of 6 6 of 6 Gucci plays around with its iconic “GG” motif in two new releases. Coming adorned on a pair of silk shorts and an oversized denim jacket, the “GG” logo is applied in a red and blue color that overlaps each letter — giving off and almost stereoscopic 3D effect. The White Denim Oversized GG Print Jacket features large cutting, indigo denim mixed with red and white striped trim, a spread collar, welt pockets, and logo-engraved brass hardware. The Off-White Silk GG Shorts see the same blue and red monogram over silk twill construction. The mid-rise shorts incorporate both an elasticated waistband and drawstring design and have three pockets for all your carrying needs. The made-in-Italy denim jacket and shorts are priced at $2,400 USD and $1,200 USD, respectively, and can be found over at SSENSE.

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