Author: Stan Karr Yeung

Having maintained a strong and relevant presence for 100 years, Harris Tweed has maintained a strong presence in the fashion world.Now joining with Levi for it’s 100th Anniversary Collaborative capsule collection. The venture revolves around taking some of Levi’s timeless classic pieces and combining them with Harris Tweed customizable textiles arrays of knee, elbow, and back pocket patches of the client’s choice. This Customizable Shop will run from December 2 through December 25 at select Levi’s stores in Japan. To see a full list of participating chapters, more info can be found at hayabusa.bz. Images from:Hayabusa

South Korean pop group 2NE1 and American designer Jeremy Scott have collaborated for adidas Originals. The JS Wings silhouette being the main focal point gave us an surprisingly expected video but was nicely reworked with a vibrant and eccentric flair. Wearing some of the latest apparel from the highly talked about collaborative range of adidas Originals, all the group members from 2NE1 float against an intergalactic backdrop as seen in this interesting visual.

Recently WTAPS and Vans Syndicate have collaborated again and have released The Burgundy Bones Pack early this week. The pack includes an Era “S”, Chukka 59 “S” and Sk8-Hi OG “S” in a burgundy suede and canvas bones print. Today They have just announced the V&W Jackets. Heavy woolen check in black and grey and flannel textiles that come with a soft inner lining that has the Vans skateboard logo printed in them, as well as the tradition WTAPS pocket tags we’ve all come to love. You expect to pay Â¥33,600 JPY (approximately $430 USD) and Â¥30,450 JPY (approximately $390…

World renown street artist Banksy has been keeping busy recently. Last night 3 of his controversial pieces was found located in Poplar, London. The 1 image portrays what seems to be 2 ostriches, with one ostriches’ neck reaching up to the security camera as his head. The 2nd image shows a smily face using the building’s vent holes and the quote “You Don’t Need Planning Permission To Build Castles In The Sky” as a smile. The 3rd image is a building sign with the words “Sorry! The Lifestyle You Ordered Is Currently Out of Stock” 2 days ago in Liverpool,…

There are many words a person can hear in which it might startle them, perhaps even twist a slight knot in their stomach. Just hearing the words North Korea puts an unease feeling in our gut. Their seclusion and constant threats of nuclear war, research and suppression of their nation’s people is something we tend to forget in our daily comfortable lives. Shane Smith is a Co-Founder/Journalist at VICE. He travels into North Korea and documents his voyage into unknown territory in a 7 part series. The first two parts show a glimpse into the world of North Korea, and it’s a…

As ridiculous as TKD (taekwondo) already is I present to you a TKD Finger Reel.(anyone that disagrees, please ask yourself this, how will you do your 540 spinning wheel kick if you’re on the ground getting pounded in the face)

Alexander Wang a Taiwanese-American Fashion Designer. Raised in San Francisco during his teens and moved to New York to attend Parson’s New School of Design. He was Nominated in 2008’s Council of Fashion Designers of America in Women’s Wear and won a USD$200,000 prize as the CDFA/Vogue (magazine) Fashion Fund Award winner. His label embodies a cool casual downtown style, drawing inspiration from the 90’s, French chic, and rock grunge and always finished off with a slouchy, rolled-out-of-bed edge. Last season he showed off a collection that broke away from his characteristic designs.  Presenting a languid, breezy collection in almost all white, with hints…

With only a few weeks before we march into the new year, we’ve already discovered 2012’s It Bag. New York Designers Kaley Allison Jacobs and Jessica Belle Maxcy have collaborated to form ALLIBELLE. These bags are made from luscious, quality thick leather. Even bulls want to give it a go at first sight. Sadly, Allibelle won’t hit your favorite stores like Bloomingdales until the 2012 Spring season. You can expect to spend anywhere from $250 to $500 for the bags, but all in the name of Fashion. Photos from: Allibelle

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is one of the most highly anticipated sought after events to happen. Year after year, millions of viewers across the globe tune in for a glance at the next ground breaking trend, or multitudes of glitter on skin and fake tans. Normally the runway is dominated by Caucasian and south American blonde and brunette bombshells, but over recent years diversity has peaked its’ head in the door. This year alone, they had 5 black models, and 2 Asian models  in the show;(well really 2 1/2) 2 East Asian models, and 1 Half Arab/Half Asian Model.…