Forever fashion, forever Gisele. Today, myDrobe celebrates Gisele Bündchen's 33rd birthday by wearing everyday Gisele--neutral colors, posh heels and a statement blazer. Happy Birthday, Queen!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Kanye and APC's New Collaboration
If you were paying attention to Kanye West's first dive into the fashion world, you probably saw how much of a flop it was. The rapper debuted his line in 2012 in Paris, but his designs weren't well received. His designer dreams have been put on hold. Until now.
A couple of weeks ago, he announced that he would be doing a collaboration with a French designer, and finally, it's here. This time, he didn't try to compete with the likes of Dolce and Gabbana, but rather stuck to his own style and worked with French label APC to create "Kanye", a stylish, casual line of seven pieces.
It's been a much bigger success than his past foray into fashion, as all of the clothes have been sold out, and now are even being resold on eBay for many times the price. One piece, a short sleeved hoodie, is going for $600. I guess you win this time, Kanye.
This fashion success comes at a great time for him. With a new baby, a best selling album, and more media exposure than you could shake a stick at, we think things are going pretty well for Kanye. After this, maybe he's found his niche in fashion. We hope so.
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
The Daily Drobe: The Summer Heat Won't Get To You In This Fabulous Floral Dress!
CLICK THE IMAGES TO SHOP THE LOOK!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Crumpler: Beer for Bags
We really don't think you could find anything cooler than this in SoHo. Crumpler, a great brand that makes bags of all types, is giving back to the community in they're own drunken way. From the period of July 17th to the 21st, the'll exchange some of their best bags for your booze. The best part? They're having a party on the 21st with all that beer. Good investment? Damn right.
Here are some of the "exchange rates" of Beer for Bags
What do you say we grab some suds and go get us a new bag or two?
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
Iris Von Arnim Launches E-Commerce Site
On Wednesday, July 10th, cashmere giant Iris Von Arnim revealed its E-Commerce store, and that means more luxuriously soft threads for you whenever and wherever you want them.
The German brand was launched in 1978 and has been a mainstay for more than three decades. Iris Von Arnim was one of ten designers to redefine German fashion and distinguish it as its own beautiful style, and the brand has since been recognized as one of the best of its generation.
"The Queen of Cashmere," as she is fondly known in Europe, says that the new Fall collection is "inspired by the woman of the twenty first century, her emotions, fears, the travels that thrill her." Well if anyone is thrilled, it's us.
These beautiful pieces are a staple for anyone's wardrobe, so get a couple of these stunning styles to add to yours.
Shop some of her other styles below!
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
Music Monday 7.15.13
Good Morning Drobers!
Let's celebrate this beautiful Monday with some awesome tunes that will get you moving and grooving wherever you are!
Enjoy!
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
Friday, July 12, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
U.S.A. All Day
Well Drobers, it's that time of year again. Time for barbecues, sun, and beer. Though the holiday is over, we'd like to nod our heads to those great Americans who are designing and creating some of our favorite clothes.
Marc Jacobs:
The youngest designer to grace this list, Marc Jacobs has truly made a name for himself in the fashion world. He has had his hand in some of the biggest names in fashion for years, as well as the head honcho of his own company which has over 200 retail locations all over the world. Since 1997, he has been the creative director of Louis Vuitton. To top all of it off, in 2010, Time Magazine named Jacobs as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. That's quite the title.
Vera Wang:
The fairy godmother of brides everywhere, American designer Vera Wang has become a household name. After splitting from fashion giant Ralph Lauren, she went on to develop her own line of wedding and bridesmaid's dresses, and has been an astounding success. In 2011, she launched her new line, "White by Vera Wang" as a more affordable alternative for consumers who still want her designs, but can't pay top dollar.
Oscar de la Renta:
Although Oscar de la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic, he is heralded as one of the most famous American designers of all time. Under the careful watching eye of mentor Cristóbal Balenciaga, de la Renta crafted and formed his style in the 1960's. He went on to design clothes for Jackie Kennedy, possibly the most famous American fashion icon of all time, and has done work for major houses such as Lanvin and Balmain.
Calvin Klein:
There is not a single person in the continental U.S. who does not know the name Calvin Klein. He helped launch the career of Mark Wahlberg with his iconic underwear campaign, introduced the skinny jean, and still today remains one of the major players in the fashion industry. A native New Yorker from the Bronx, Klein is the definition of an American success story.
Ralph Lauren:
The man, the myth, the legend. He's the guy who started it all. Almost every big name in fashion you've ever heard of worked for this guy at one point. Vera Wang, Tory Burch, Thom Browne, Michael Bastian and John Varvatos, just to name a few. He is the Godfather, the standard-bearer of American fashion, and living breathing proof that you can make it in America.
Check out some of their designs right here:
We hope you enjoyed your independence day celebrations, and had a beer and a burger for us. Just remember, our independence, our freedom, comes at a price. Don't forget the brave men and women who have given their lives for that freedom.
We salute you, America, you beautiful bastard.
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
Monday, July 08, 2013
Music Mondays 7.8.13
Happy Monday Drobers!
It's time to shake off that weariness from 4th of July and get back on the horse! Here are some tunes to wake you up and get you ready for the day.
Enjoy!
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
Wearable Fashion Tech
We all know that the technology world is expanding exponentially, but did you know what it's doing for fashion? These are some interesting ways that fashion and technology are coming together.
LED lights on a swim suit? I'll take it.
Screw your iPhone speakers. Just flip open your clutch, and have a party wherever you are.
Eye tracking technology allows this dress to move where you look. Perverts.
We all know about the Jawbone wristband and Nike trackers, but what about tracking performance through your bra?
Here it is, the coup de gras, Google Glass. They don't look great, but they are damned cool.
Look forward to the future, Drobers!
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
The Daily Drobe: Are You Really Beach Savvy?
#BeachUrge If you can hit the waves within 10 seconds, you're good. 5 seconds, you're savvy. All you need now is a bathing suit that you'll never want to let go. Donde? Look below.
Saturday, July 06, 2013
The Daily Drobe: Saturday is for Dirty Dancing
Remember "Dirty Dancing"? Good! Looking sky high fine, now bring it on to the dance floor. Whatever you do & wherever you go, just make sure to not forget the glow sticks.
Friday, July 05, 2013
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
ADEAM: Honor the Old, Bring in the New
Hanako Maeda's company ADEAM has come out of almost nowhere. ADEAM is an anagram for Hanako's last name, Maeda. It's part of her company's philosophy. Honor the old, but bring in the new.
This philosophy is ingrained in Japanese culture, and in Hanako's design. She states, "We search out the beautiful in what we have inherited and imbue that beauty with new meaning in the present." Well we've found that beauty in her clothes.
Though born in Japan, Maeda moved to New York at the age of five, living there most of her life, and attended Columbia. There she studied Anthropology and Art History, but her real passion was designing.
In 2011, Maeda launched her label, ADEAM with a collection of 15 designs. A year later, the Japanese government gave her an invitation to present the company's Fall 2012 collection at Shanghai Fashion Week. ADEAM was subsequently invited to the Spring 2013 Tokyo Fashion Week and the Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week.
The style of her designs parallels her philosophy: conservative cuts and simple colors, but interesting combinations of materials and pieces create an entirely new spin on old ideas.
You can see more out on her website.
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Charlie Like The River: They're more than okay.
In 2011, Charlie Hudson took a piece of balsa wood, and started painting. He strung a chain through it, put it around his neck, and Charlie Like the River was born. The Burlington Vermont brand has since grown in popularity, and so has Charlie as an artist.
All the necklaces are hand painted by Charlie, and the craftsmanship is beautiful. It's not just people in Burlington who are rocking these bad boys. There's a wide range of musicians who are sporting these works of art, from Mac Miller to Trevor Hall, and they're becoming something big.
Charlie has started to commission work from musicians to do their art, everything from fan pieces to album artwork. Cam Meekins, whose album hit #3 on the iTunes top charts, had Hudson create the artwork for his album "Lamp City."
He's surrounded by a team of artists, photographers, and directors who are all breaking through into popular culture. Check out his promotional video right below to get a feel what they're working with.
Keep an eye out for Charlie Like the River, because they're definitely more than okay. You can buy the pieces from his website here.
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
Monday, July 01, 2013
The New Frontier of Men's Fashion
There's a saying, "Art is never finished." Trends and styles are broken down, recreated, and born anew. Fashion, an art form itself, is no different. Yet historically, it has been women's fashion that really sees this change. But not so much anymore.
In the 20th century, the evolution of men's fashion remained largely stagnant. Trends changed only slightly, save for a few exceptions. For the everyday man, it was simple suits, broad shoulders, and dark colors. Think Don Draper and Roger Sterling.
Things started to shift a little in the 80's. Bright colors popped up, and though they were horrific looking, it set the stage for the current state of men's style. Thankfully, it's no longer okay to wear a turtleneck and a red suit while sporting a well-groomed mustache. (I'm looking at you, Ron Burgundy)
The 90's saw a bit of a retreat of the bold trends of the 80's. Men went back to simple colors, but the styles started to shift to slimmer cut suits, becoming more of a silhouette, and closer to what we're seeing now. When the pinstripes were off though, we did see a lot of denim, crazy patterns, and some interesting combinations.
Then came the millenium, and everything changed. Men start dressing up; making it personal. They added pieces of flair to pin striped suits: a flashy belt, new patterns, daring shoes, and of course, the colorful pocket square.
Now let's jump to the present day. More men are buying clothes for themselves, catering to their own sense of style rather than a recent trend. Designers are now focusing more on men, and we're seeing some more daring pieces in both professional and casual styles. And we love it.
In the professional world, suits are getting slimmer, cuts are more form fitting to the body, and we're seeing a lot of additional flair. On the casual side, there's no clearly definable style. Some labels pop up that have been around for awhile, but now there are designers who cater to each of these. Think prep, hipster, boho, bro, etc.
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As much as men's fashion is evolving, we don't think any of us want to see a shift to men wearing make up or looking like they belong in the Hunger Games...or do we? But it bodes well for retailers that more men are becoming fashion conscious. The more they buy, the more the industry can grow and advance.
Yeesh. Talk about hair flair.
We've got some awesome pieces for you to shop below, check them out.
Here's to the future of men's fashion. Let's see what you've got boys.
With Style,
Your MyDROBE Team
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