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Raeburn

The Raeburn Autumn/Winter 2009 collection is made of re-deployed military parachutes and the use of this unique material allows the apparel to showcase a strong luminous intensity. Fresh! -John Sebelius

To Lust: LikeCool

READ MORE: Raeburn Autumn/Winter 2009
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The Kanye West for Louis Vuitton Collection is set to come out in June but we got a look at the Boat Sneaker. This shoe adopted some of the similar characteristics of the other sneakers Kanye collaborated on, like the back heel flap that will catch jeans and the Louis Vuitton logo modeling along the heel but the shape of the shoe is similar to the general boat shoe. One variation of the shoe is all white while the other uses a playful and controlled color palette. Don't board your yacht without a pair. -John Sebelius

To Lust: HIGHSNOBIETY

READ MORE: Kanye/Vuitton Boat Sneakers
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I might be biased due to the fact that I am an avid Agassi fan but these kicks are en fuego! Nike has combined three generations of this classic shoe in the Air Tech Challenge. The sight of this shoe may inspire you to play a few sets of tennis in jean shorts or go out and purchase a unicorn farm, either way, this shoe is sick. -John Sebelius  

To Lust: Hypebeast

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Who ever thought Kermit, Clint Eastwood, Andy Warhol, and a 7 year old Michael Jackson would ever share a runway together? Well, Jean - Charles de Castelbajac for one. His interesting use of pop icons and choice of icons can't but help make you smile. I never thought a nobleman from France would have such a great sense of humor. I'm still waiting for the Dumbo hoodie. -John Sebelius

To Lust: Highsnobette

READ MORE: JC de Catelbajac Fall/Winter 2009
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Nom de Guerre have combined a Siberian fur collectors aesthetic with a regal military man. Each look appears constructed for a strong winter breeze and my overall reaction to this collection is: "Yeah, killer boots man!"
  
To Lust: Hypebeast

READ MORE: Nom De Guerre 2009 Fall/Winter Collection
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Karl Lagerfeld is redefining the look of the working woman with his take on a chic briefcase. The contents of the bag are visible, which demonstrates power and confidence. We would like to thank Chanel for thinking outside of the box and hopefully this item will be in stores soon. -John Sebelius 

To Lust: Kanye

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Alexander McQueen has shown us time and time again that he does not adhere to the normal rules of fashion. His recent collection is bold, unique, and honestly, disturbing. There is a strong theatrical quality to each piece of apparel without it seeming at all like a costume. Each model used had exaggerated lips, pale skin, and alien-like features. Each look has a balance of romanticism, aggression, and sadness. McQueen is a designer that is  unafraid to break the mold and make a daring attempt at redefining current fashion.  -John Sebelius

To Lust: WWD

READ MORE: Alexander McQueen RTW Fall 2009

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We have featured Never Stop A rolling Stone, which is a jacket that has an inflatable hood, but the Vessel redefines functional apparel. This piece of apparel that can be transformed into a coat, a bag and even... brace yourself, a tent! Justin Gargasz's transformable clothing is a stylish and smart addition to any mountain man's collection. -John Sebelius

LikeCool accessed the jacket:
Jacket: Different weights of Cordura were used for its extreme durability and stablity. Dark Bules were choose they are unobtrusive indoor and outdoors.
Reversed Jacket: Cocoon is neatly zigzagged in tubes on the lowr back portiion of liner, to provide lumbar support when not in use.
Sling Bag: Entire jacket cocoon can be collapsed into it self for greater ease of transport. Arms of jacket are tied to attach bag to body.
Cocoon: The 1.1oz silicon impregnated ripstop nylon that makes up the bulk of the body of cocoon is about 90% opaque allowing the user light as well as soulds and smells of the outdoors. On the door is a 1in strip of mesh so that the person insider can clearly see out.

To Lust: LikeCool
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Ad Campaign: Prada
Season: S/S 09

If you are going to spend cash, it better have some flash. The team at Prada made sure that any woman that wears one of these exquisite dresses will be noticed. -John Sebelius 

Photography by: Steven Meisel

To Lust: Kanye


READ MORE: Prada Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
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We have chosen American Rag as our first store profile in an on going series that will look at the worlds best retailers. Besides great products, the stores vibe has always been super chill and innovative. Mark Wertz is the founder of the store and brand and is one of the sharpest and nicest people in the biz. Starting out as a vintage resource in San Francisco, the company moved into selling new brands and even home goods. The shoe collection is fantastic and even the sales staff is superb. They have always been very attentive to the customers needs.

Stores now include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Newport Beach.

We salute American Rag as one of the best places to shop. -Michael Davis