To bring their Drybag collection to the next level, collaborators Stone Island and outdoor gear company, Ortlieb enlisted Italian film makers Lele Saveri and Giulia Maria Venturini to produce “Stone Island Drybags: An Interpretation.” The video features a PVC, waterproof bag bouncing around Milan. Drybags retail for $258 – $360 and are available in their online store. Read more to see the Drybag’s film debut.

Stone Island_Drybags – An Interpretation. from Stone Island on Vimeo.

Tanzania Bridgett is the dynamic force behind contemporary brand, Anceztaz Clothing. A Hampton, Virginia native and student at Howard University, Bridgett is striving to take the fashion industry by storm, exhibiting to everyone the rare breed that she belongs to. The concept for Anceztaz came to the designer while sitting in her high school geography class. The idea of various cultures in the world being united by their differences inspired her, and the rest—as they say—is history.

Originally, the line was titled Aztec; however, Tanzania refused to limit her brand to just one distinct culture so the name had to change. She decided to explore different cultures and infuse her findings into the design concept so that her consumers could, too, connect with their roots.

In 2008, it was official. Anceztaz was blossoming in full force. Bridgett was incited by the likes of Napolean, Martin Luther King, Jr. and several Greek goddesses, which boosted the spirit of Anceztaz. The first design she produced for the collection was a black t-shirt with the brand logo on the back embellished with an elephant sketch. Anceztaz is now notorious for its rugby cardigans with the funky logo patch, adding certain flair to the brand. Bridgett’s designs were recently spotted on some performers at Howard University’s lauded Yardfest. Bridgett says she hopes her line to one day be “history making history.”

Anceztaz is a clothing line made to educate its consumers. Bridgett prides herself on producing clothing that people can wear and know that they own a piece that is transmitting a positive message.

Anceztaz’s next collection will debut within the next year. In the meantime, check out the website: www.anceztazclothingco.com.

-Heather Taylor

Jules Kim of Bijules fame, has teamed up with Urban Outfitters for a designer collection and Le Bij is their second release. It’s eco-friendly and won’t break the bank at $18 a pop, so stock up in the six color ways.

At this point Uniqlo has become has become more synonymous with basic essentials than H&M with cheap and trendy. Stock up on your wardrobe must-haves with this season’s collection.

We’re really feeling the SUPER FA2010/2011 collection. The sunglasses have a clean, classic design and are a modern taken on the famed retro wayfarer style. Look out for these in August.

WORDS BY BRITTANY EPPS

David and Phillipe Blond, collectively known as The Blonds, have been turning the fashion industry into a naughty freak show since 2004, and we have no complaints. Phillipe started his design career as a M.A.C make-up artist, while David worked as a window dresser for stores like Macy’s and Sak’s Fifth Avenue. The Blonds are known for their bizarre, hand-made corsets with striking prints, flashy jewels and lengthy, razor-sharp spikes that are to die for—pun intended.

See photos from The Blonds Fall 2010 Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week after the jump.

This clothing line is not for the faint of heart. It screams bedazzled Rock & Roll glam. It seems that The Blonds design clothes especially for alien creatures, or the freaks of fashion. Media-proclaimed fashion “bad girl” Rihanna has been spotted wearing the brand while lighting up the stage at her concerts and when steaming up the red carpet. Katy Perry, Adam Lambert and Fergie are also fans of the line.

The Blonds put on a sassy show at New York Fashion Week for their Fall 2010 Collection. “It’s A Jungle Out There” was the theme. A model in a gorilla suit started the show. The gorilla did a quirky strip tease and out popped Phillipe Blonds. True to form, all the models sported blond wigs and fierce compositions. The Blonds are a 25 favorite.

Photo: Mary Blanco, newyorkcool.com.

Lifestyle brand BarrelHouseBKLYN releases the Spring/Summer 2010 collection of their new line “Concrete Heavens.” These tees are inspired by the edge and energy of New York City a.k.a. the concrete jungle. Concrete Heavens is BarrelHouse’s first line.

BarrelHouseBKLYN is a growing curator of culture within their community, spreading positivity through music, fashion, art, poetry, etc.

Check out their latest shoot, taken in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, New York.

Dope.

Status Apparatus teamed up with Flat Fitty for the 1st Quarter 2010 collection.

Baltimore streetwear line, Status Apparatus, recently released their 1st Quarter 2010 Lookbook. Status Apparatus has collaborated with up and coming fitted cap company Flat Fitty to produce a limited edition fitted cap. Be sure to visit them at Status Apparatus.

10.Deep and Adidas collaborate for new shoe project.

10.Deep is following up their first shoe collaboration, conceived in 2008, with a special sneaker project. They partnered up with Adidas and got creative with one of their classic shoes, the Stan Smith Mid.

The name “Raw Dogs” comes from the rawhide leather laces and monster mouth print on the insole & inner shoe that accent the suede, iron and chrome gray upper.

The Raw Dogs project has been produced in very limited numbers and will be available through Adidas’ Consortium stores as well as online at www.10deep.com/shop starting Thursday, April 15th at 12pm, Brooklyn time.

10.Deep releases Delivery 2 of their 2010 Spring collection.

Internationally Known, the second dose of 10.Deep’s Spring 2010 collection lookbook is now live. Expect button-down woven shirts in both long and short sleeve, Chambray and camo-highlighted sateen convertible shorts, and a variety of headgear from the collection. You can view the lookbook at 10.Deep.

D.C. brand DURKL teams up with Second Son to lauch the series, The Capital Collection.

This collection is a series of collaborations between DURKL and brands from other capital cities around the world. DURKL joined forces with London’s Second Son and produced the Capital Collection sherlock cap. The limited edition Sherlock package comes complete with a traditional English tobacco pipe and is now available.

PEGLEG NYC has released their Spring 2010 collection.

 You can shop and view the entire lookbook here.

Mandate of Heaven opens up The Opiate Shop.

Mandate of Heaven clothing introduces the Opiate Shop, their new online boutique for all things Opiate. Opiate is their new collection of organic necessities, constructed by hand and/or in small runs in a fair trade production environment.

Check out their shop here.

JDL has released some limited edition fitted caps on shopdalynn.com. The black Sgt. Major cap features a mesh netting and the grey number has an exact replica of an A-10 bomber plane circa 50’s and 60’s embroidered on the front. There are only 100 pieces available in each design, get the two as part of the “Joint Forces” set and receive a discount!

Preview H&M’s eco-friendly spring collection due this March! Read more for review and photos.

Maintaining the stability of our beautiful Earth has been made easier and more stylish thanks to H&M’s 2010 Garden Collection which will be sold exclusively at H&M stores from the end of March. The romance and glamour of Spring gardens are the inspiration for the collection. The floral prints and dainty blouses give you the breath of fresh air you’ve been craving. What is perhaps most exciting about this collection is that it is entirely made from organic and recycled materials. From the well designed red rose petal jacket to the elegant beige tube dress, there is no reason to sacrifice style for a healthy environment. H&M’s Garden Collection has fashion lovers excited for Spring and even more excited for the release of this dazzling collection. Going green has never looked so good. #verynecessary

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Photos courtesy of H&M

AP Photo/Danny Moloshok

Designer Alexander McQueen was found dead Thursday at his apartment in London. He was 40. British police officials said they are not treating the death as suspicious.

McQueen’s family and representation released the following statement today via his website:

“ON BEHALF OF LEE MCQUEEN’S FAMILY, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TODAY ANNOUNCES THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT LEE MCQUEEN, THE FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BRAND HAS BEEN FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME. AT THIS STAGE IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO COMMENT ON THIS TRAGIC NEWS BEYOND SAYING THAT WE ARE DEVASTATED AND ARE SHARING A SENSE OF SHOCK AND GRIEF WITH LEE’S FAMILY.

LEE’S FAMILY HAS ASKED FOR PRIVACY IN ORDER TO COME TO TERMS WITH THIS TERRIBLE NEWS AND WE HOPE THE MEDIA WILL RESPECT THIS.”

McQueen is touted as one of the most influential and controversial designers in fashion internationally.

“Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. At one level he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashion shows that mixed design, technology and performance and on another he was a modern day genius whose gothic aesthetic was adopted by women the world over. His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn’t,” said  Alexandra Shulman, British Vogue editor In a statement released today.

Tyra Banks said via twitter today, “RIP Alexander McQueen. so so sad. such a huge loss. He was one of my favorite designers. He will be missed.”

McQueen was not scheduled  in next week’s New York Fashion Week or London Fashion Week but was slated for Paris Fashion Week in March to show his ready-to-wear collection.

Check out the Spring 2010 footwear collection from The Hundreds! #verydope

25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?

Chase Benjamin

Hometown?

Houston, TX

What do you have on?

Hat: Anti-hero beanie

Sweater: Crooks & Castles

Jeans: Levis 511s

Sneakers: Nike SBs

Watch: White g-shock

Haute spots to shop?

C’monwealth. Palace 5ive. Majors.

3 words to describe your style?

Bright. Exclusive. Urban.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Wear stuff because you like them not because of the brand.

Name?

Michael Oyewole

Hometown?

Waldorf, MD

What do you have on?

Hat: Dolphins fitted

Outerwear: Nike Jacket

Jeans: Levis

Sneakers: Jordan 1s

Haute spots to shop?

UNIQLO. Macy*s. Thrift Store.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Just wear what you feel even if it doesn’t match completely.  The best outfits are not planned, but random.

Name?

Emmitt Charles

Hometown?

New Orleans, LA

What do you have on?

Hat: 10 deep fitted

Jacket: Polo zip up

Shirt: Run DMC tee

Belt: Rugby

Jeans: Rugby RL

Sneakers: Custom made Air Max

Haute spots to shop?

Rugby. Bloomingdales. Thrift store.

3 words to describe your style?

So damn fresh.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Don’t dress like everyone else.

Name?

Daisean Smith

Hometown?

Woodside, NY

What do you have on?

Jeans: Pac sun skinnies

Shirt: GAP

Sneakers: Air Jordan 11s Space Jam Edition

Cardigan: Lacoste

Eyewear: Versace

Haute spots to shop?

No specific spot to shop, but I love Pacsun jeans and V-necks. Also the GAP.

3 words to describe your style?

Skater. Sophisticated. Hipster.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be simple don’t try to be too different because all in all you’ll end up looking the same.

Last chance to jump on the Dee&Ricky (purveyors of Marc Jacob’s lego accessories) sale! It’s 50% off, #weonthat. Read more for pics and coupon.

Use coupon code: xmashangover.

Kanye West has been MIA lately, however he’s surfaced recently in A Bathing Ape’s Spring 2010 Lookbook.

Source: Hypebeast

ONLY NY re-released 50 of their “New York Public Tee” shirts. The shirts come in yellow, green, and red and features a hand drawn logo by artist Micah Belamarich.

Source: Hypebeast

Check out the latest from the Fall/Winter 2009  BLACK Comme des Garcons collection.

Source: Hypebeast

25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?

Andorian Ramsey

What are you wearing?

Shirt: DGK tee

Jeans: Teal Crew skinny jeans

Watch: Yellow Crew

Sneakers: Blue Lobster SBs

Hat: Leather cap

Headphones: Skull Candy

Skateboard: DGK

Haute spot to shop?

Up Against the Wall, Common Wealth, and H&M.

Three words to desribe your style?

Chill, Urban, & Unique.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Dress on how you’re feeling. Dress to appease yourself.  If you feel good about how you dress, then others will feel good about how you dress.

Name?

Darryl Banks

What are you wearing?

Vest: Rugby

Shirt: Rugby Ralph Lauren Polo

Belt: Banana Republic

Jeans: Diesel khakis

Sneakers: Exclusive Nikes

Watch: Pink G-shock

Haute spot to shop?

Diesel and Rugby

Three words to describe your style?

Confident, Innovative, & Complex.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Follow your heart. Never give in. Be creative.

Name?

Gerald Claros

What are you wearing?

Sweater: BAPE crewneck

Jeans: Evisu

Sneakers: Lightning 4’s (Jordans)

Haute spots to shop?

I mainly shop online on different forums. (issforums.com)

Three words to describe your style?

Random, Exciting, & Obscure.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Matching is overrated, but don’t OD on too many colors. Wear fits a little more loose than tight.

Award season kicks off in the beginning of 2010, and fashionistas are anticipating the looks celebrities will be wearing to events such as the Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys. Now fans can get closer to the excitement of the red carpet with RedCarpetMVP.com, a free new interactive fantasy fashion game to launch online in January.

RedCarpetMVP.com was created by Erica Salmon, founder of the Fashion Fantasy League, a site she launched in 2005 as “the fashionista’s answer to fantasy football,” she said on the official Red Carpet MVP blog.

Salmon’s site will offer fans the chance to choose their own team of designers and celebrities, and predict who will have the best looks on the red carpet. Users score and rate these looks, and the more a designer and celebrity makes appearances, the more users receive points. Those who score enough points can buy more celebrities and designers for their team and virtual prizes.

Additionally, players can compete against their friends and also choose to compete for only one particular event such as the Grammys, or play daily.

Aspects of Salmon’s former site Fashion Fantasy League will merge with Red Carpet MVP.

Salmon states on her blog, “RedCarpetMVP.com is the new face of Fashion Fantasy League. The game takes the exciting, addictive nature of the core fantasy game and adds so much more. More photos, more interaction, more socializing, more trivia, more prizes and the list goes on!”

Fashion Fantasy League has been featured in Time magazine, Redbook magazine, and the “Today” show.

For more about Red Carpet MVP, visit www.RedCarpetMVP.com.

-Natelege Whaley

25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name? 

Kaitiana Stevenson

What are you wearing? 

Dress: H&M 

Sweater: H&M

Boots: Mizmooz riding boots

Haute spot to shop?

Thrift stores, Urban Outfitters, H&M

Advice for an aspiring fashionista?

Keeping it simple is the best.

Name?

Alex Freeman

What are you wearing? 

Cardigan: Target 

Shirt: Forever 21 

Leggings: Vintage

Boots: Nine West 

Eyewear: Target shades

Haute spot to shop?

I shop wherever I am.

Advice to an aspiring fashionista?

Wear whatever works for you. Be confident with what you’re wearing.

Name? 

 Talibah Arnett

What are you wearing? 

Blazer: Calvin Klein

Bow: Aldo

Necklace: Aldo

Jeans: Forever 21 

Tank top:  Pac Sun 

Shoes: BCBG

Haute spot to shop?

Aldo, Forever 21

Advice to an aspiring fashionista?

Express yourself and be confident.

Durkl to have a holiday sale and release new EYE Street Collection.

DURKL is having a holiday sale on Saturday, December 19th.  Items will be organized by size into $5, $10, $20, and $30 bins.  Their in-town exclusive hats will also be released.  For more info on the hats and upcoming EYE Street Collection, checkout their EYE page here . http://durkl.com/eye.html 

The popular Washington, DC urban brand DURKL is ready to kick off the season with new collection.

The collegiate and workwear inspired collection features new apparel such as the quilted “Edgar” duck jacket, sherpa lined corduroy “Senior” varsity jacket and suede elbow patched “RL” flannel shirt. They also offer black waxed denim, the DURKL script crewneck, two new styles of caps, and over a dozen tee shirts. 

The collection will be available starting Wednesday, December 9th at http://shop.durkl.com and at the DURKL Warehouse (443 Eye Street NW).

25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?

Micah

Hometown?

Florida

Occupation?

Military

What do you have on?

Jacket: Original Fake

Jeans: APC 

Belt: Supreme 

Hat: Supreme

Sneakers: Nike SB Dunks

Haute Spot to Shop?

Commonwealth

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Don’t buy fake sh*t. 

Name?

Rush (left)

Hometown?

Silver Springs, MD

Occupation?

Money

What do you have on?

Jacket: LRG

Shirt: Hot Topic

Sneakers: metallic silver, Half-Cent Nikes

Jeans: all-black Levi’s

Haute Spot to Shop?

Up Against the Wall

Describe your look?

Vintage, OG.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be you. 

Name?

Marky (right)

Hometown?

Silver Springs, MD

Occupation?

Student

What do you have on?

Shirt: Pac Sun

Jeans: 5/11 Levi’s

Sneakers: 720 Nike SBs.

Haute Spot to Shop?

Urban Outfitters

Describe your look?

Vintage

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be you. 

Name?

Derron

Hometown?

Los Angeles, CA

Occupation?

Student

What do you have on?

Hat: Proper x New Era fitted hat

Shirt: thrift store western shirt

Jeans: UNIQLO chinos

Sneakers: Vans

Haute Spot to Shop?

Thrift Stores

Describe your look?

Vans, Jordans, & Nachos.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be yourself.

Name?

Curtis

Hometown?

Arlington, VA

Occupation?

Works at Lee’s Board Shop

What do you have on?

Sneakers: Nike Blazers,

Shirt: Durkl

Hoodie: Durkl

Haute Spot to Shop?

Lee’s Board Shop

Describe your look?

Skater

Advice for aspiring fashionistas?

Wear what you like.

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