The Hit List - PG 1, Ch 2, Verse 1

Last week, Colette x Gap revealed some items from their latest collabo. The New York pop up shop is to be open from Sept. 6-Oct. 5. The store will contain items from various designers and artists working with Colette and The Gap and other specialty items. It's a damn shame for the West Coast but they do have a website up and I'm hoping they'll be selling products on there or via Colette's website. Here are some of my favorites.

Alex Mabille

Andre

Moncler

If I could get one item it would definitely be these little space/robot men. The last post was on the Swarovski Phillips Breeze Bluetooth 2.0 and it made its way back with another color scheme from swarovski for Colette x Gap.

More artists/designers to be displayed

Bedazzle Me

California has put into effect the cell phone law requiring usage of a Bluetooth headset while driving since July 2008, but I of course being the renegade that I am have not purchased one nor do I plan to. I personally find Bluetooth headsets fashionably hideous and I think people just look plain dumb using them. All my opinions changed after setting my eyes on this particular headset. The latest versatile Swarovski studded Phillips bluetooth headset/pendant at the going rate of 200 euros.

Phillips Breeze Black Bluetooth 2.0 Headset

The Man

Hedi Slimane. The first image that comes to mind when I hear his name is a pair of slim fitting black jeans. Hedi, considered a god in the menswear community for his work with Dior Homme, was as revolutionary as they come. He incorporated his two joys - music and fashion - and fused the cultures together to create a unique series of pieces that changed the direction of mens fashion. Hedi redefined the slim fit, initiated its transition into fashion, and placed punk rock alongside haute couture. Consider it a sign of respect when the legendary Karl Lagerfeld goes on the Karl Lagerfeld Diet in order to fit into your clothes.

"One fine morning I woke up and decided that I was no longer happy with my physique. Although I was overweight, I had gotten along fine and had no health problems. But I suddenly wanted to dress differently, to wear clothes designed by Hedi Slimane….But these fashions, modeled by very, very slim boys—and not men of my age—required me to lose at least eighty pounds....I did not think that it was possible to lose so much weight in one year....[But] in fact, it took me exactly thirteen months." - Karl Lagerfeld

Slimane's Rock Diary is a three-volume set of photos and essays where the equally impressive photographer documents the co-dependent nature between stage idols and their fans, but it might as well be a volume of his own muses. After Slimane left the House of Dior, Kris Van Asche took the daunting task of upholding the Dior Homme brand.

Hedi Slimane Penultimate Spring 07 line:







Kris Van Asche Spring 09 line:

If fashion & the Summer Olympics had a baby..

Imagine if the Summer Olympics looked like this. How simply fabulous it would be.

with the beautiful Lucy Liu modeling and photographs by Peter Lindberg (Harpers Baazar) in Harpers Baazar August 2008

For more information on what was worn in this shoot:
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/lucy-liu-fashion-olympics-0808


Side Note:
Vietnam's Anh Tuan Hoang, a mere 4'12" 123lbs, brought home a silver medal in Men's 56kg Weightlifting. Congrats!

D. Arse

This latest controversial "slant eye" photo has made its way to the international internet circuit. It's a photo taken of the Spanish Basketball Team for an ad placed in a Spanish newspaper. Its racist suggestions have been scrutinized worldwide. The Spanish media and press are defending the team's photo and suggesting that international media has made too big of a deal out of this photo and that this photo was taken in good fun and humor.

Like, really? That has to be the dullest, most witless, unworldly humor ever. I wonder why nobody involved with this photo during the process had any remote thoughts as to how negative this might appear. I dare the brave souls who were involved in this photo and those defending it to honestly pose like that in front of a large crowd of Asians. I'm sure they would find it a hoot.

It's NOT Gasol good.

10 Essentials

One of the things I like about men.style.com is their "10 essentials" section that allows readers to see what their favorite fashion designers consider essential material in their lives. One of my goals in life is to be interviewed for my 10 essentials, but since that probably won't happen anytime soon, here's my list anyway.

1. A.P.C. New Standard Jeans
- The only pair of jeans you need. Really.



2. Paul Smith Soundboard Wallet
- Sharon gave this to me as a Christmas gift. Audio engineering has always been a love of mine since middle school, so when I open up the wallet my mind starts daydreaming. I love the details and presence – business on the outside, party on the inside.



3. Men's Valet Box
- Another gift from Sharon. This valet keeps me organized so that when I’m about to walk out the door, I have everything I need all in one place.



4. Calvin Klein Pima Cotton Boxer Briefs (Black)
- Gives me confidence knowing that I’m covered.


5. Sriracha Sauce
- I was in China for five months and almost died without it. I had to have Sharon’s dad bring it to her during his trip to Guangzhou, then Sharon transported it over to me in Shanghai when she visited.




6. Shiseido Mens Skincare
- It allows me to sleep more peacefully at night.

7. Falke Socks
- Trevor from Douglas Fir Feet gave these to me, and they are now my favorite pair of socks. They are anatomically cushioned and shaped in line with the right and left toe progression.



8. Friends
- I love watching an episode or two at night after a long day.


9. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
- It changed the way I looked at food for the better. This should be required reading for all.


10. Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster
- There’s a reason why all the guitar greats play a strat. Mine doesn’t get as much love as it should, but it’s still my baby.

08-08-08

Friday, 8-08-08. A day that will not only be significant in the Chinese community because of its symbolic numerical digits but also the beginning of the Beijing Summer Olympics. Despite all the recent controversy with China's political and environmental issues, it will be amazing to see all countries across the globe come together to join in on festivities.

Anyone who saw the Opening Ceremony can truly appreciate Zhang Yimou's artistry details. An estimated $100mil was spent to display the coordinated visuals. A man with a mind to create such a complex performance is a force to be reckon with. The Opening Ceremony was flawless and a great spectacle to see. Fortunately for Thorelie, we were invited to celebrate and view this magical event at Opening Ceremony LA.

Invites from the New York Store:

I am rooting for Team Vietnam. They brought 21 strong to their 13th Summer Olympics. It's their largest team yet and I'm hoping they bring home at least one medal.