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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:

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PAUSE OR SKIP: NIKE SHOX TL “TRIPLE BLACK”

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.

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BALENCIAGA RECRUITS REAL-LIFE PARISIAN COUPLES FOR ITS NEWEST CAMPAIGN

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  

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VALENTINO'S FW19 CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES UNDERCOVER'S OTHERWORLDLY PRESENCE

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

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GUCCI DROPS PRINTED GUCCI MANIFESTO SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS

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

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DIESEL PRESENTS PRE-AUTUMN 2019 DENIM COLLECTION

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.

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