New York based brand Plastic Hxllywxxd is kicking off its brand launch with a collection of baseball jerseys paying homage to some of High Fashions most iconic brands. Each baseball jersey is also based on famous MLB baseball team themes. The Dripping C Chanel Jersey is mimicked after the Yankees iconic navy blue pinstripe colorway, and The YSL (SLP) mimics the Chicago White Sox logo. The number on the back of each jersey signifies a specific milestone for each fashion house. The Number 5 on the Chanel Jersey signifies the brands infamous fragrance and the number ’96’ on the back of the YSL jersey is in tribute to the year designer and game changer Hedi Slimane took over the fashion houses menswear line. Stay tune for more updates from this brand. Each jersey is hand assembled and priced at $200USD . Look for the first delivery from Hxllywxxd’s Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Allstar collection now at PlasticHxllywxxd.com
Nike is Suing Three of its former Designers Who Left for Adidas
15 DecNike is suing three of its former employees for upwards of $10 million for allegedly stealing trade secrets when they jumped ship for rival sportswear brand Adidas. The Fashion Law reports that Marc Dolce (Nike’s former global design director), Mark Miner (Nike’s former senior global footwear designer), and Denis Dekovic (Nike’s former senior design director) are being sued for contract breaching , unfair competition, and violations of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Not only are the former employees accused of leaking design secrets, but they also allegedly consulted with Adidas long before leaving Nike, in particular on Adidas’s new Brooklyn-based studio. (Nike says it’s just a rip-off of its own labs). Adidas is in hot water, too: Nike claims that the rival company knew of the contract breaching and promised the three employees that it would pay for legal coverage if Nike decided to go after them legally. via Hmmm I wonder if this have anything to do with Kanye West?
visvim 2014 Fall/Winter FBT AMDO-FOLK and FBT JP
6 DecDope shoes by designer Hiroki Nakamura of visvim. Features including, hand sewn upper, pigment free calf lining for extreme breathability and the natural cork footbed insert moccasin footwrap construction with TPU heel stabilizer. Starting at $525 For more visit visvim.com
Music: The Don of Def Jam- Rick Rubin Returns to His NYU Dorm Room
20 Oct
Def Jam was started 30 years ago in Rick Rubin’s NYU dorm room. Watch him go back to the place where it all began for the very first time.
Fashion News: Bee Line for Billionaire Boys Club x Timberland
15 AugBee Line for Billionaire Boys Club and Timberland has teamed up to create a 6-inch crimson red boot. This trendy piece of footwear features premium leather construction, Timberland’s iconic tree logo, a translucent outsole, two stylish laces, and a Bee Line embroidered tag. Set to drop August 17 at the BBC Flagship store in Soho, New York, and then online August 18. Priced at $250!
Fashion News: mastermind JAPAN Macau Opening
5 AugTake a look at the relaunched mastermind JAPAN Macau flagship store. Where the mastermind skull and cross bone design takes on the store’s interior, with engraved walls, debossed pillow cases and Bearbrick collaborations. The sleek, yet edgy atmosphere gives this location a polished and relaxed feel that’ll make you want to stop in.