Rokit Brogue and Bailey Hat Collection

Vintage & second-hand store, Rokit, launches their collection of brogues and hats that goes on with both genders. Produced by Bailey Hat Company, Rokit offers wonderful selection of hats from bowler to trilby style truly applicable for two sexes. As for footwear pleasures, vintage-inspired two-tone and plain leather Brogues and Penny Loafers are available in sizes 7-11 with the perfect embodiment of British shoe essence.

Available at Rokit stores in Brick Lane, Camden, Covent Garden, and Rokit online.

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Dazed Digital: Lady Gaga Film by Kathryn Ferguson

"Dazed Digital exclusively premieres an inspiring collaboration between Lady Gaga and fashion filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson, displaying a very different side to this year's most exhilarating pop phenomenon. Shot during rehearsals for her London shows, this intimate short film showcases Gaga's love of some of fashion's most pioneering names, as well as a show-stopping piano composition created by Gaga uniquely for this collaboration."

Watch the short film here.

Shaun Samson: From California with Love

Shaun Samson, the Californian designer who collaborated with Jeremy Scott, is taking his career to a new heights. Recently graduated from Central St. Martins with a BA in Menswear and four years from fashion schools in LA, Shaun Samson's appreciation to fashion definitely added fun and exuberance which instantly recognize him apart from graduating from the prestigious fashion school. Taking notice on his collection, I thought it was a cool idea to create a men's pleated shirt which eventually boosted my curiosity towards his capabilities in creating new ideas. Supporting his inspiration of "Dracula meets Olsen Twins" for this monochromatic offerings, I thought the idea was quite a bit shallow compared to his excellent executions but for sure he can formulate stronger approaches when it comes to that on his future collections.

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Sunglasses According to John Galliano

Aside from being the Creative Director at Dior, John Galliano has something to brag about and it's not related to being criticized resulting good publicity but he's got his own range of sunglasses! Produced by Marcolin, Galliano's newest offerings caters to both gender, with different design of course.

"Sunglasses are the ultimate accessory as well as the ultimate alibi. They are the status symbol that conceals the private gaze, and exposes only the glossy image you want to project. I wanted to create new glamour, and new shades, for my muses to play their part in... I wanted to blend old school glamour with high-tech romance so we looked at innovations in plastics and pushed new lens techniques to tell our story. I wanted a Galliano decadence and depth of character in the personality of each of these glasses." Galliano stated.

As for his inspiration on the designs of the sunglasses, he the took inspiration from the Spanish heritage and the Flamenco for women's "Les Biches" and his favorite rebels & heroes for men's "Beau Regard" which reminds me of Ray-Ban's Clubmaster. The sunglasses will hit John Galliano boutique in Paris and selected shops worldwide starting this month.

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Acne Denim Guide

Acne's Creative Director, Jonny Johansson, gives us an insight to their denim cut secrets through their denim guide that will surely give you some useful information upon choosing the exact denim. With illustrations of Acne's favorite styles from their A/W 2009 collection, the Creative Director explains to us how Acne jeans were made along with interesting advices.

Click here to see the whole guide.

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Garbstore "General Public" Collection

Garbstore's Fall/Winter 2009 collection goes on with their continuous vintage inspired clothing. As for their theme "General Public", outerwear garments were in for the new set of garments with fabrics dedicated to the cold season. With high end quality products in simple looks, the contemporary adaptation of unfamiliar vintage gives that extra kick to their collection.

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Asguer Juel Larsen's Medievalistic Collection

If you happen to think of modern chain mail, then you probably passed by Asguer Juel Larsen. As for other designers thinking of modernity on their collection, Asguer's concept may not be too far from them but the medieval influence with the use alternative materials such as leather, PVC and rubber surely is being genius. Photographed by Ellis Scott, an array of of modern chain mails are being featured for his lookbook. Click here for Dazed Digital's interview with the designer.

Raimund Berthold for b STORE

Raimund Berthold, a graduate of Central Saint Martins, will create a capsule collection under his label Berthold. With his strong and clear direction towards his perspective on his men's collection, the designer himself has an inventive idea to those classic pieces creating passionate and creative designs.

"The collection comprises 5 pieces designed to weather the temperamental British elements and provide lightweight comfort as well as impeccable style. A double breasted coat, oversized round neck windcheater, a rain cape and gilet all transform into usable bags, including a duffle, shopper, square bag with back straps and a mesh shoulder bag."

The capsule collection will be sold exclusively at b STORE.

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Swatch CreART Series

Another fun collaboration for Swatch and four international artists; Billy The Artist; Matthew Langille; Ted Scapa and GREMS arises. With cartoon graphics similar to what we have seen in previous collaborations, the essence still goes to the artists themselves. Dazed Digital also interviewed Mattthew Langille himself talking a little bit of his life and his characters.

CreART series now available at Swatch.

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Umit Benan's Cuba Collection

Umit Benan's Spring/Summer 2010 collection was inspired by Cuban luxury lifestyle. With the use of traditional colors and fabrics all coming from the Caribbean nation, the big volume and exaggerated silhouettes were the highlight of his collection with the addition of linen, jerseys and rough fabrics . "Though the collection features also a few overalls, they are not inspired by workwear, but they represent the wealthy lifestyle of my characters. As a whole I would define the collection purposely tacky yet modern." explained by Umit Benan on an interview with Dazed Digital. "Many men are afraid of wearing garments with feminine details and in my collection they represent the antitheses to my more masculine designs."

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Wood Wood Double Denim

Copenhagen designers Wood Wood debuts modern denim range, Double Denim, to be released this autumn. Keeping clean and minimal, they focused on silhouette and fine details. With thicker denim cut for men in Japanese selvedge woven in Okayama, Japan, the contemporary blend sums up the whole motif.

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Central Saint Martins BA 2009 Preview

Here's a preview of three designers focusing on menswear from the Central Saint Martins Final Year BA show 2009. With five designers across menswear, womenswear and printing, Digital Dazed will bring you backstage photographs and interviews from the press show.

Holly Fox-Lee
"Wearing a mask on the body, was the core challenge of my collection. I was inspired by krump dancing and the Ndebele tribe amongst others; to create a synthesis of modernity and ancient craft work. Exaggerated sportswear silhouettes and vibrant colour ways represent the fusion of the African and the American."


Morten Ivar
"My collection is inspired by early punk rock with the main focus throughout my research being the many different styles that go with the punk rock image; from tailored jackets to leather pants and sneakers. I have, with my mix of prints, colours and styles tried to capture the spontaneous effect."

Anthony Thomas

"Four songs that communicate a common mood of mystery have provided the spark of inspiration for this collection: Porno for Pyros’s ’Tahitian Moon’, Ice-T’s ‘Midnight’, Health’s ‘Lost Time’ and an Acid Girls remix of Health’s ‘Triceratops’. I have translated the mood into the general theme of ‘Midnight’. My ‘Midnight’ sees awe-inspiring landscapes, glimpses of existential clarity, separate realities and the deep stirrings of the subconscious veering in and out of something all together tangible, dark, angry and violent- of real social context. In particular gang warfare in South Central LA during the early nineties. The esoteric and the real."