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Kanye West collaborates with Adidas on new fashion line, outs Yeezy Boost & new music

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After years of struggle, Kanye West is finally realizing his vision to create a fashion clothing line. It’s true; the rapper’s released sneakers and other footwear in the past. Way before his deal with Nike to produce the Air Yeezys, West teased a conceptual clothing line dubbed Pastelle but nothing ever really came of it. All we got was this cryptic website that still exists today, idle. Now his dream of creating and promoting and selling high-end apparel comes to fruition thanks to a new partnership with Adidas.

The Adidas line is called Yeezy Season 1 and the first tangible product to come out of the project is a new sneaker, the Yeezy Boost. Picture above, the new-generation Yeezy released this past Saturday in a grey-toned color way. The shoe is constructed with high quality full suede with a dynamic strap that wraps across a perforated vamp. West is rolling out his latest creation slowly–only 3,000 were made available over the weekend and in a forward-thinking move, he worked with Adidas to develop a reservation app. Instead of having sneakerheads lineup and fight over the footwear in the cold streets of NYC, a simple app allowed interested parties to reserve the shoe in their desired size. Missed out on that? The Yeezy Boost will see a second major retailer push on Feb. 28 at Adidas flagship stores, among other select, undisclosed locations. If waiting in line isn’t your style, your only other option at this point is eBay; the sneaker, which normally sells for $350, is offered on the auction site for upwards of $3,000. And if that doesn’t stimulate your senses, don’t fret–West has publicly stated that everyone who wants a Yeezy Boost will have the opportunity to buy one…eventually.

Get a closer look at the Yeezy Boost at Adidas’ dedicated portal. Want to sneak a peek at Yeezy Season 1? Jump after the break to watch models work the runway wearing Kanye’s concepts. It’s certainly an eclectic swing. West describes YS1 as “as the world’s first solutions-based clothing line that cherishes universality and timelessness.” Skip to 8:28 to hear a brand new track that debuted at the New York Fashion Week event; it’s called “Wolves” and it features an auto-tuned West, Chi-town up-and-comer Vic Mensa, and Sia. Continue reading Kanye West collaborates with Adidas on new fashion line, outs Yeezy Boost & new music →

Cudder roundup: Short film “Maniac” short film, LNWJF perfomance, ‘Wizard’ collab w/ Dot Da Genius, Bape t-shirt

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Bunch of Kid Cudi news, so it’s roundup time.  First up is news that actor Shia LaBeouf (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Transformers) is set to direct a short film based on Cudi’s Man on the Moon II track “Maniac.”  Cage and St. Vincent are featured on the joint, and according to Rap-Up.com Cage is friends with LaBeouf and asked for his assistence to helm the video.  LaBeouf had previously directed Cage’s music video “I Never Knew You” back in 2008.  While you’re waiting for this video to drop, jump after the break to watch Cudi perform “Maniac” with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.  There you’ll also find photographic proof that the Cudi/LaBeuf collab is actually going down.

Speaking of collabs, Cudi has publically announced that he is forming a rock band with close friend and producer Dot Da Genius.  They are calling themselves ‘Wizard.’  When Cudi picked up the guitar for the very first time he became fascinated with the instrument and surprised himself by how quickly he picked up on playing chords.  He says that three songs for the album have been completed, and he’ll continue to record more songs on the tour bus as he and Dot make “college runs.”

Last, but certainly not least.. To celebrate the release of his sophomore album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, Cudi has teamed up with Bape again to sell a BAPE x Kid Cudi Rager t-shirt.  The tee will sell in black and white variants and like always will be limited in quantity.  If you want one plan on camping outside the Soho Bape store in NYC on November 9, the same day the album hits stores.  And who knows, maybe Cudi will swing by and make an appearence.

[Via Rap-Up, here & here; DatNewCudi] Continue reading Cudder roundup: Short film “Maniac” short film, LNWJF perfomance, ‘Wizard’ collab w/ Dot Da Genius, Bape t-shirt →

M-Dress intuitively packs a cell phone in its seams

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“Simplicity is elegance” is the theme of the forward-thinking M-Dress (or Mobile Phone Dress) from CuteCircuit.  It is a silk jersey dress that doubles as a cell phone.

The M-Dress was designed after our research showed that very often phone calls are missed because mobile phones are quite awkward to carry, especially for women, that have garments with small or no pockets.To allow women to stay connected while remaining stylish, CuteCircuit designed the M- Dress. A mobile phone in its own right but built out of soft circuitry.

A SIM card is inserted into a tiny slot located behind the dress’ label.  The antenna resides in the dress hem.  The dress uses “special gesture recognition” to answer a phone call; simply raise your hand to your ear and the call picks up and drop your hand to your side to tell the built-in sensor to end the call.  It’s that simple, really.  “It doesn’t make you look completely crazy like the Bluetooth-earpiece people,” says designer Francesca Rosella.  “You don’t have anything in your hand, but you at least look like you might be holding a phone.”  True dat.  Since there is no user interface or dial pad, the dress can only be programmed to call one number.  It can, however, receive calls from anyone.  “It’s not meant to wear every day, Rosella explains.  “It’s for a special evening when you don’t want to be bothered carrying all of your plastic boxes.”

The M-Dress is coming “soon” and a price point has yet to be disclosed.

[Via Gizmodo; CuteCircuit; TheStar]

High heels illuminated by fiber optics

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Italian fashion designer Francesca Castagnacci’s bold new project called “bright fashion” weaves and integrates LED-powered fiber optics into accessory fabrics.  Here is an example of the fashion statement instituted in a high heel shoe.  The result is an illuminated radiance that will surely catch the eye of modern trendsetters.  Each fiber optic wire is as thin as a human hair and requires an LED at either end to light up.  Ladies, interested?  Look in the gallery below for additional shots of this truly cutting-edge design.

[Via Gizmodo; DVICE; Yatzer]

Dress made of recycled VHS tapes

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Designer Scianca thought long and hard about the right kind of material to use in creating a new dress.  Her eureka moment told her: recycled VHS tapes.  And you know what?  I think it looks downright sexy.  I’m just stuck wondering what movies/home videos she’s wearing.  Look after the break for an additional shot.

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IBM’s interactive billboard changes color based on your outfit

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IBM’s Smarter Planet campaign acknowledges the importance of intelligent systems in the world today.  In the retail industry, for example, consumer data around something as simple as color can have massive implications around shipping, inventory and, ultimately, overall sales.  This interactive billboard is a simple and engaging virtual demonstration of how a smarter retail system can work.

In other words, IBM is trying to make retailers and consumers alike recognize the importance of technology in the retail industry.  Imagine, if you will, a world where when you walked into a Gap clothing store, a digital personal assistent recognized you by what you were wearing and helped you pick out a new season of clothes based on previous choices and personal taste.  Yeah, that’s what IBM is going for here.

[Via Gizmodo]

Illuminated Heels

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These light-up three inch heels come from the mind of Nicholas Kirkwood, made for design team Rodarte.  They were shown off at this year’s NY Fashion Week.  Whenever tech is embedded into fashion, that’s always a good thing, no?  Addtional shots in the gallery below, and a video of the heels in action after the break.

[Via Gizmodo; FashioningTech]

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Kid Cudi covers Time Out New York, is one of “Most Stylish New Yorkers”

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Rapper Kid Cudi is one of 30 “Most Stylish New Yorkers” featured in the latest issue of Time Out New York.  If you’re interested in his inspirations, where he shops, and his favorite designers click here to read the interview.  Check out the gallery below for a crop of images from the photoshoot, and look after the break for a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot.

[Via DatNewCudi, here & here; KanyeBlog]

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Brooklyn Decker shines as SI’s 2010 Swimsuit Issue cover model

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DAMN.  This year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model is g-g-gorgeous.  Her name’s Brooklyn Decker, she’s 22, and this is her fifth appearence in a Swimsuit Issue.

Check out a handful of pics from the photoshoot in the gallery below, and take a gander at the behind-the-scenes video.  Click here for more pictures and video.

[Via SI]

Common Projects Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

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Common Projects is a collaboration between designers Flavio Girolami and Prathan Poopat.  Inspired by the lines and shapes of everyday objects, they design their pieces with tailored approach, using the finest materials and techniques.

Common Projects sneakers will be available this spring in a number of styles and colorways.  Pricing details have not been disclosed.  Check ’em all out in the gallery below.

2/22: UPDATE after the break.

[Via KanyeBlog; TheCorner]

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