The Douglas House – Harbor Springs, Michigan USA
Ksubi AD/BC
The current Ksubi AD/BC collection has made me weak at the knees. The designers, whom are renowned for specialising in denim, have created a line for both males and females this year that is chic, street and comfy. The labels latest short film and appearance on the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festivals runway, demonstrates the collections opulence.
There are clearly a number of influences throughout the collection. Imperial architecture, royal prints and hues indicative of the aristocracy are a constant theme. Religion also seems to have made an impression on the designers with the use of graphic prints of cathedral like interiors as well as clergy inspired figures. It is clear that the unperturbed nature of street wear this season did not go unnoticed, inspiring aspects and designs throughout the collection.
Each individual piece is royally decadent and aesthetically beautiful. The collection boasts various textures and tones, from the use of metallic’s, leather, velvets and stamped embroideries to zips studs and darker hues. Ksubi has created a perfect fusion of street wear and the baroque. The collection provokes a feeling of strength through its majestic nature, yet quite easily juxtaposes this with the relaxed more bourgeois temperament of light wash denim.
My favourites? Of course I would kill to have the entire collection hanging in my wardrobe, but a few items in particular really speak to me.
For the ladies, the architecture inspired Peplum top and skirt is a favourite and a duo that will catch the eye of many when you are out crawling the night life. For a more relaxed feel that can be worn everyday the Neon Mary Sweat paired with the Leather Drop Crotch pant are divine. I haven’t forgotten about denim, the detailed Easy Rider dress is one that can be worn in all seasons of the year, and one I will surely purchase.
For the guys, a few key pieces caught my eye. The Jeezy Crew tee and Church Tee both demonstrate the thought and brilliance used in creating the graphic designs. The Two tone Black/Navy shorts and raw denim Ink full eye Vest are also worth a mention.
The Ksubi boys have not disappointed this year.
You can shop the AD/BC collection on the Ksubi Website. You can also keep track of the latest news on their Twitter and Instagram @Ksubi.
Divine Wanderer
New Vampire Weekend
Huzzah! Vampire Weekend have released a double track teaser of their forthcoming album ‘Modern Vampires of The City’. Due for release on May 13, the New York boys have made sure that the physical copys on CD & Vinyl will be in-store the same day as on iTunes and digital. You can pre-order here at JB Hi-FI
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Vampire Weekend – Diane Young
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Vampire Weekend – Step
Both tracks have the quick step and melodic sensibilities we’ve come to expect from the boys and we can’t wait for the album release!
As always you can keep up with their new on their Twitter & Facebook
Inspirationgram
Our fave shots from our Instagram over the past month (all shot on iPhone!)
Coco Loco
So I have been hearing so much about this virgin coconut oil craze lately, that I decided to look into it myself. A little research and I found the health and wellbeing benefits are more than I could have imagined.
One of the most amazing things about virgin coconut oil is that it has multiple uses. For me, the benefits it has on my skin and hair are far beyond anything I have seen before. Applying it topically as a body oil and moisturiser, will help to provide balance and smooth out your skin. Not to mention adding a teaspoon of brown sugar and you have yourself a delicious exfoliating scrub that is good enough to eat (I am not joking! You can actually eat it). Finally adding it to your shampoo and conditioner, allows broken or damaged hair to absorb the nutrient rich oil, adding moisture and shine. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want luscious locks?
Chaos creates Beauty
A representation of Nietzsche’s ‘You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star’ by illustrator Charlie Gardiner.
Let’s face it we are all a little bit crazy at heart. But without such craziness and moments in which we just let go and enjoy the freedom of being, we would not be able to overcome the struggles of life nor would we see humanity’s true beauty. Let your soul wander and never settle for boring, because you are extraordinary.
Divine Wanderer
And Now, A Musical Interlude…
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C2C – Genius.
Love. This. Song.
20,000 Handsome People
We’re happy to report today that we’ve just hit a milestone of 20,000 fans on our Facebook page!
To celebrate we’re giving away a one off fashion week runway shoe piece we created for Australian Fashion Week last year.
To enter, you just have to like our Facebook page and share the picture above.
It could be all yours by this time next week!
Thank you to everyone who’s supported us over the last couple of years – it really means a lot to us.
Summer, Back then.
Our parents had it good. Very good. Sure there were times of turmoil and some wars that not many understood, but the seventies we’re (as most remember them) a time of fun, frivolity and fashion.
I stumbled across a photo essay today – the details of which are below, and took a few mins out to appreciate the era that was just before my time.
The project was called DOCUMERICA (1971-1977).
Created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), DOCUMERICA was born out of the decade’s environmental awakening, producing striking photographs of many of that era’s environmental problems and achievements. Drawing its inspiration from the depression era Farm Security Administration photography project, project photographers created a portrait of America in the early-and-mid-1970s.
They documented small Midwestern towns, barrios in the Southwest, and coal mining communities in Appalachia. Their assignments were as varied as African American life in Chicago, urban renewal in Kansas City, commuters in Washington, DC, and migrant farm workers in Colorado.
you can see the ENTIRE collection over at their Flickr Page. Beautiful.
Summer, Surf, Sublime.
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