Digging this recent video for Reflection by Towkio on his new album .WAV Theory. Directed by Peter Collins and Towkio himself, the video is set in an all too familiar house party with abundant drug abuse and conflict of interests and analyzes the effects of these actions. The track is produced by none other than Kaytranada with his signature sound and graced with Towkio’s unique voice and profound lyrics. I remember listening to him when he still called himself Tokyo Shawn and had only a couple thousand views on youtube and now he’s rising to become one of the top new artists this year. Give the album a listen, another one of my favourite tracks is ‘Free Your Mind’ that has a really groovy, feel good vibe to it; just in time for summer.
Month: May 2015
NY
I’m leaving for Boston and New York this week until Saturday to visit my sister and take a bit of a vacation too. I’m excited to finally see everything in NY that I’ve only ever heard or read about, especially the amazing stores and food spots. Number one on my list is Dover Street Market, I’ve always been infatuated with the store concept and it’s eclectic range of designers and can’t wait to see it in person.
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The lookbook for the 2015 fall winter season of Japanese label Phenomenon is… quite phenomenal to say the least. Shot in a dreary setting with a cold tone, the detail of their garments are amplified and given such a stark but striking personality. The notable styling references British skinheads and youth street culture with MA-1 flight jacket inspired pieces, skinny jeans tucked into calf length Doc Martens boots, and also loose fitting flannels and classic Chuck Taylors. A wide variety of different jackets and layered tops are what really caught my attention, especially the olive nylon poncho-flight jacket hybrid pullover pictured below.
Shearling lined nylon 3/4 sleeve poncho cape is lit
It’s been a while since I’ve felt so compelled by a recent menswear collection and find myself delightfully intrigued by so many outfits and pieces. Plaid and camo patterns play a repeating role throughout the looks that create a youthful, rebellious touch to the collection and the eccentric twists to otherwise ordinary garments really set Phenomenon apart from other brands. The looks are all completed with an array of shorts, light wash jeans, pleated trousers, and a show stopping slim (patent?) leather pant that will definitely be a highlight of the season. Below are some more of my favourite shots from the lookbook.
View the rest of the lookbook here: http://www.fashionsnap.com/collection/phenomenon/2015-16aw/
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