Iconic Japanese brand BAPE presents it’s official BAPE Kids Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook. Inclusive of signature bold and colorful graphics, camouflage patterns, cartoon characters and minuture versions of outfits which any proud BAPE enthusiast Dad would be proud to dress his kid in, creating an iconic/updated alternative to father/ son looks, adding street style which is easily transferable from father to son, a right of passage which we refer to as mini-me malism – the idea that every father would like to have their son wear the same swagged up outfit as them recreated with identical separate pieces from the kids range. View the full look book below.
Category: Street-Style
A must watch, distinctively London, well written and entertaining web series. “Venus vs Mars is a new online series from Talented & Young and production company PurpleGeko. We follow Venus on her quest on finding true love, this is not as easy as it seems. In each episode we will see Venus meet some interesting Characters.”
Nike presents it’s “Liquid Metal” pack which draws inspiration from precious metals lifted from the Periodic Table, features two reflective metallic inspired colour ways available in both Air Max 1 and Dunk Sky Hi SP. The two colour ways come complete with chemical element details added on the tongue of the sneaker (Au – Silver Ag – Gold). Look for the “Liquid Metal” pack which will be available from select Nike retailers in the coming weeks. First cited on Victoria Beckham’s official twitter page.
“Liquid Metal” Silver – Air Max 1
As we move into the Autumn / Winter 2013 season, i-likeitalot.com presents trends. Our favourite seasonal trends that are timeless and work well across price points.
1)Camo print, made famous by Bape and now a major on season trend camouflage prints are back in fashion, most popular is the rich green, leafy print which can be seen replicated by a majority of streetwear brands.
2) Bobble hats, although not for everyone bobble hats are definitely in, available in a variety of colours for as little as £10 from ASOS and Urban Outfitters. Bobble hats are playful, casual, cost effective , fun and stylish when worn by right guy.
3)Suade/ Nubuck/leather boots are a welcome edition to any wardrobe during the cold winter. Available in a variety of colours we suggest selecting colour ways which are subtle and versatile, safe colours are all black, brown, caramel, wheat and rust. Whether you select a more casual timberland boot with loose laces paired with straight fit jeans, or smarter more gothic style of washed leather boot from All Saints, invest in a pair which will match a smart look, and a pair which will suit a casual look based on the dress code best suited to the establishments that you visit the most.
4) Flannel/Woollen shirts, look good on a majority of men, are fashionable and functional autumn/winter, can be worn buttoned up, or unbuttoned , can be used whilst layering or with a white t shirt.
5)Smart Shoes are more or less essential, pick a pair of versatile shoes which are either sophisticated and timeless, or contemporary and feature as part of a shoe collection. Invest in shoes and be selective, do feel free to over think your decision because a good pair of shoes should last a life time if treated well. Reach a conclusion which you are pleased with, and feel free to compare and contrast before purchasing as a variety of our favourite shoe makers do not offer a full refund, be decisive and purchase as if you are constructing your own cohesive iconic look, which you can build on by buying new outfits as well as incorporating items you already own.
If you are looking to step your trainer game up, below is i-likeitalot.com’s list of some of the best trainer stores consisting of retail locations and online stores that currently stock the most sort after trainers, inclusive of new releases, classics, a variety of colour ways and unique one off/ limited run’s of trainers. In no particular order:
Location: Nike 1948 Arches 477-478, Bateman’s Row, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3HH, Tel: 0207 729 7688
Location: Natterjacks 22A/ 31 Fife Rd Kingston upon Thames, Tel: 0208 974 6732
Location: Nike Town 236 Oxford St London W1C 1DE, Tel: 020 7612 0800
Location: Foot Patrol 80 Berwick Street, London, W1F 8TU, Tel: 0207 287 8094
Location: Size 200 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 1LB Tel: 0207 792 8494
Location: Online only – crookedtongues.com
Location: Online only – endclothing.co.uk
Location: Online only – footlocker.eu
Location: Online only – size.co.uk
Location: Online only – hanon-shop.com