Allure Du Courant: May 2012

Friday, May 25, 2012

Chris Brown - Mercy (Official Video)

Chris Brown - "Sweet Love"

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Style Spotlight: Mishka Graphic Tee's

Mishka Clothing, these styles and more available at Karmaloop.

The Over Sized Death Adders Tee

The Worldwide Expansion Tee

Fresh, Fly & Flashy Events: 1st Class Living Boutique Grand Opening

Come out and support this Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend! 1st Class Living Grand Opening & BBQ, 3913 8th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11232

Monday, May 21, 2012

Nas Covers Complex Magazine's June/July 2012 Issue

Promotion is in full swing for Nas' new "Life is Good" album. This will be the rapper's tenth album, it is due in stores July 17th. Nas will be covering and featured in Complex Magazine's 10th Anniversary issue, which hits newsstands June 5th.

(Photo Credits: Kareem Black)

Gourmet Footwear F/W 2012 Preview Event

May 16, 2012 LA-based brand, Gourmet Footwear, previewed their upcoming Fall/Winter 2012 Collection at New York City’s famed eatery, Spotted Pig.

While enjoying hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, the brand’s co-founders, Jon Buscemi and Greg Lucci, guided guests through the latest collection. Popular styles included the Quattro Skate S, The Dieci 2 SN, and The 21, some of which feature full-grain leather, Japanese ultra suede, and ocelot print. Click the following link to view Gourmet Footwear's F/W 2012 Look Book – http://teamepiphany.com/Fall_12_Collection_Catalog_Final.pdf

Also at the event, the Gourmet duo introduced Gaetano—the brand’s most technically advanced shoe to date—constructed by no stitch fuse technology, and featuring mesh details and a light-weight tech outsole. Guests included Va$htie Kola, Brooklyn Circus' Ouigi Theodore, and photographers Mel D. Cole and William Yan.

Gaetano

Summer 2012 Collection

Gourmet Footwear Co-Founder Greg Lucci and Va$htie

Dee and Gourmet Co-Founder Jon Buscemi

(Photos by: Mel D. Cole Village Slum).

Style Spotlight: Distinguished Cravat "Polka Dot Picnic Collection"

At Cravat, it is evident that they appreciate their clients as individuals, and allowing their style to be a reflection of their personality, it's their specialty. Cravat Clients are similar to their designs because they fit no category beside the category they create & define for themselves. In the spirit of their distinguished clientele,
they are pleased to announce that their
S|S No. 2012 || Polka Dot Picnic Collection, is comprised of three signature collections in one.

Introducing Hieroglyphics
Their signature "Hieroglyphic" designs, are 1 of 1 collectors items that are works of art in their own right. Each exclusive design takes the form of an "H" and it is finished with their signature braided middle & leather strap. The creation of the Hieroglyphic design marks the beginning of our brand writing our own hieroglyphics on the world of Fashion & Design. There are only 20 Hieroglyphics for sale this season and they are $99.99 each.

Another distinguished group of designs, added this season, are properly referred to as

"Distinguished Exclusives"

Distinguished Exclusives are 1 of 1 designs that are sure to become collector's items. Each design has a art of it own through the combination of a triple wing fabric designs, colors & patterns. The best part of it all--every piece in this collection is priced at $49.99 & there are 100 exclusive designs for sale

Our Distinguished Guarantee

There will be only one Cravat created and only one Cravat sold world wide per design. In addition, Cravat will not offer the Distinguished Exclusive designs for at least 2 seasons to guarantee our clientele enjoys exclusivity of their, Distinguished Cravat.

In appreciation of their clientele who appreciate "classic" designs & fabrics Cravat will still offer their classic double wing designs. They are priced at $49.99, & we properly refer to them as
"Distinguished Classics"

Distinguished Cravat has radiated a certain aspect of Style & Fashion.
What will emerge from their work will be described for years to come as “Distinguished."
Volume one of "Distinguished Cravat” begins here.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Creme Clothing Wave Polo Project

Creme Clothing is currently running a clothing project where people who are interested in their new Wave Polo Shirt can financially back their line. People can make a pledge for the project and in return they are being rewarded with the wave polo shirt. It's the same thing as Pre ordering the only difference is, you're rewarded with 2 Wave Polo shirts and it's sent out before it's public release. And the only way to do that is by reaching the funding goal which is listed in that link. Anyone can pledge funds with a minimum of a $1 and above. However only $99 + pledges are rewarded. The rewards are listed on Kickstarter.com. The details are listed on kickstarter.com : http://kck.st/JFYITo. Please be sure to check out the site and support Creme Clothing! They have exactly 28 more days to reach the funding goal.