Since the release of Be & D‘s ’Big City Sneaker’ collection, women everywhere are buzzing about this quirky and unique product. Be & D somehow has managed to do the impossible: morph everyone’s favorite hightop into a high fashion trend. These sneakers are a girl’s dream- they’re stylish, functional, and they give off the illusion that you’re wearing stilettos from a distance. What could be better? We just got the black and pink stiletto patterns in stock at NEXT Beachwood and are absolutely obsessed with them. Come try on a pair for yourself to see what the hype is all about!
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festivalbegan the past Friday, April 13th, in Indo, CA. As music fanatics know, Coachella kicks off festival season, which means summer is almost here
The beautiful scenery, ornate sets, and impressive lineup at the festival made it really hard to narrow down my favorite moments of the first weekend, but I tried my best.
Here are a few highlights from Coachella 1:
1. Swedish House Mafia’s Finale
SHM was the perfect way to kick off the celebration, and as the first set of the festival, this dynamic trio set the tone for the weekend. This club banger from back in the Fall sounded better than ever and the light show was mesmerizing.
2. Azealia Banks’ US Debut
Coachella is known for transforming young artists into superstars, and Azealia Banks is my top candidate, this year, for a post-Coachella success story. It’s official; she has finally arrived and is about to blow up this summer.
As another rookie in the game, Childish Gambino’s perfect performance is definitely going to gain him respect. Gambino’s calm demeanor and interactive performance makes you forget he entered the music scene only a few months ago.
4. Eminem and Dr. Dre’s Collaboration
Even after over a decade of stardom, Eminem still knows how to put on one hell of a show. His stage presence and energy is electrifying, even when watching him perform on a computer screen.
5. Tupac’s Reserection
Coachella is notorious for pulling off big stunts, and I thought last year’s LED beach ball drop during the Arcade Fire’s performance was mind blowing. That was until I saw the video from the last set on Sunday night. All I can say is, this $100,000 masterpiece is going to be nearly impossible to beat, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year’s surprise! I get chills every time I watch this video:
I am in love with the Spring 2012 collection from Sprayground by DBD entitled, ‘Camo, Ammo.’ Sprayground was launched by David Ben-David, aka DBD, as a line of backpacks for street artists who needed to easily transport their spray cans around major cities. Only a year later, the company has expanded into other accessories such as duffle bags, tote bags, and laptop backpacks. Durability and inovation were two main goals that DBD kept in mind when creating the brand, and despite its increase in popularity, the product remains functional and unique, to this day. I have high hopes for this up and coming accessory line and can’t wait to see the Lookbooks for future seasons. Recently, one of my favorite NYC models, Lanya Lopez, took photos of herself in the subway rocking her Sprayground bag from the Spring collection:
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I recently stumbled upon a website dedicated to street art, and I was instantly in awe of the artists’ raw talent. Check out some of the most innovative, ingenious art that’ll make you do a double take on the street!
Even though the state of Colorado is no stranger to street style, after being out in Aspen, CO last week, I was amazed by its start-up companies that are influencing the streetwear world. Colorado is way ahead of the game, and its young, bold population reflects the relaxed lifestyle us streetwear fans attempt to emulate in our personal lives. It may be the lack of oxygen in the air, but the people out West know how to do life right. The electrifying pulse that sets the tempo of the Rocky Mountain cities is contagious. After all, there is no adrenaline rush like snowboarding down a mountain 13,000 feet in the air!
One of my favorite representations of the CO lifestyle is the company Jiberish.
Started in 2005, Jiberish celebrates individual style with practicality. Its unique designs, high quality clothing, and trend-setting community make Jiberish stand out. Only after 7 short years, the brand is now nationally distributed in specialty stores, sold at Jiberish Vault and Jiberish LoHi boutiques in Park City, Utah and Denver, Colorado, and shipped to 16 countries around the world.
Photo Cred: http://www.jiberish.com/boutique.cfm
Photo Cred: http://www.jiberish.com/boutique.cfm
Personally, I love the selection of artists that make Jiberish‘s graphics.
But the best part of the brand is the Jiberish Family: an exclusive group of some of the sickest skiers, snowboarders, and skateboards on the West Coast, all of whose personal styles and talents set them apart on the streets.
Niciki Minaj‘s collection for OPI encompasses her vivacious personality, daring lyrics, and quirky style. Although the product hit stores in January, I just encountered it, on Friday, at Dino Palmeri Salon & Spa at LaPlace in Beachwood.
Obviously, I couldn’t make it out the door without buying ‘Save Me‘.
Marsha Ambrosius, formerly half of the group Floetry, has been making quite a name for herself as a solo artist. One of the things that distinguishes her as a power player in the industry is her controversial, yet powerful music videos that speak on social issues. The video for her first single “Far Away” touched on the issue of bullying and hate crimes on homosexuals. It’s refreshing to see an artist whose message runs deeper than the music. In her latest video for her single “Late Nights & Early Mornings,” Marsha Ambrosius makes a statement about the importance of safe sex. Enjoy!
John Fleuvog is a quirky shoe designer from Vancouver BC Canada whose industrial, art-deco style shoes are unique in appearance and somewhat exclusive in number. With only 100 to 300 pairs of each style made available to retailers, John Fleuvog shoes are sometimes hard to come by. Fortunately for the Cleveland area, John Fleuvog shoes are available at NEXT. Keep reading to see how John Fleuvog shoes are made.
