Toronto's Young Empires send us straight to the dancefloor with this mixtape for The Block. www.myspace.com/youngempires
01. Sabali (Vitalic Remix) - Amadou & Miriam
02. Lies (Herve Remix) - Fenech-Soler
03. Hour of the Wolf (Lifelike Remix) - Adam Kesher
04. Dance the Way I Feel (Armand Van Helden Remix) - Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
05. Snake Charmer - Bag Raiders
06. Wait & See - Holy Ghost!
07. All Night (Azari & III Remix) - Voltage
08. You Know I Know It - Tensnake
09. La Mezcla - Michel Cleis
10. Rain of Gold (French Horn Rebellion Remix) - Young Empires
When Amsterdam-based, luxury raw denim pioneers, G-Star RAW, opened the steel doors to their gorgeous new full-concept boutique space in Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood on April 4th, the crowd of 500 invite-only guests was treated to a twilight-soaked evening of champagne-based cocktails and a coveted peek at the neighbourhood’s latest storefront revamp (one the fashion pack is happy to embrace). The spacious 3500-square-foot denim destination, the brand’s first in Toronto, borders on an exhibit, replete with scores of raw denim, top-notch merchandising, severe mannequins and a knowledgeable decked-out staff—not to mention a stunning skylight. The night was a unique showcase for G-Star’s Spring/Summer 2012 line—think handcrafted denim objects from the Raw Essentials line, outerwear from Jacket Specialist, like the summer parka, the denim Arc Jacket, a few leather pieces, and accessories like ‘30s-inspired Newsboy caps. Tough twills and Tencel shirts dominate Laundry Army, while the Baseball King Bomber from the Correct Line emphasizes relaxed, lightweight materials, and quality construction. In attendance: Down with Webster, Daniel Desano, Kresha Turner, and G-Star’s North American CEO, the very-enthused Stuart Millar.
For more photos of the event, visit our Facebook page, here.
Writer: Lauren Festa Photographer: Filly Silver (Mempo.weebly.com)
We’ve been busy here at The Block putting together our Spring Summer 2012 issue. It will be on newsstands soon, but in the meantime, here is a quick peek. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive web content.
Today’s modern woman is a minefield of contradictions, and we all know we’re guilty. Pretty in pink, combat boots, edgy couture – all beckon us to worship at their fashionable altars. Sydney-based designer Sara Philipsis making a name for herself balancing this push-and-pull. Every season since her namesake label’s 2007 launch, she’s offered up a focused, inspired collection, and the alternately colour-blocked and lacy pieces of Spring 11/12 are no exception. Though it’s cold and snowy on our side of the world, it’s summer down under, and we’re jealously coveting these pretty yet sophisticated designs. We caught up with Sara to chat about childhood inspiration, travels in Egyptian, and her take on femininity.
If you’re fascinated by what models look like off the catwalk, you’re probably already familiar with Altamira. The site, also know as Models Off Duty, has been operated by photographer Craig Arend since 2007, providing ample visual evidence that when models aren’t working, they still look like models. Need more proof? Witness Arend’s street photos of a glowing Liu Wen and ethereal Abbey Lee, en route to it-doesn’t-matter-where — totally casual, yet completely amazing.
British skateboarder Ben Nordberg tricks his way through his first major fashion editorial with the brooding looks and dark style reminiscent of Gus Van Sant’s best indie teen leads.
On Selita: All Clothing, Michael Kors; Sunglasses, Carrera; On Seijo: Sweater, 3.1 Phillip Lim
Sure, newly anointed Louis Vuitton mannequin Godfrey Gao is now being touted as the world’s first Asian supermodel, but don’t forget that Seijo Imazaki was here first. Half Japanese – the rest German and Swedish – Imazaki was born to be a chameleon, perfect for fashion’s on-and-offagain tastes. In certain lights, you’d call him “all-American.” In others, he’s a symbol of otherworldly attraction, just bad boy-ish enough for mainstream appeal. Dress him up in J. Crew or strip him down to Calvins, you’d buy anything he sells.
FOLLOW US
ON TWITTER
LIKE US
ON FACEBOOK
THE BLOCK MIXTAPE
by Young Empires
Mixtape: Young Empires
Toronto's Young Empires send us straight to the dancefloor with this mixtape for The Block.
www.myspace.com/youngempires
01. Sabali (Vitalic Remix) - Amadou & Miriam
02. Lies (Herve Remix) - Fenech-Soler
03. Hour of the Wolf (Lifelike Remix) - Adam Kesher
04. Dance the Way I Feel (Armand Van Helden Remix) - Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
05. Snake Charmer - Bag Raiders
06. Wait & See - Holy Ghost!
07. All Night (Azari & III Remix) - Voltage
08. You Know I Know It - Tensnake
09. La Mezcla - Michel Cleis
10. Rain of Gold (French Horn Rebellion Remix) - Young Empires
Download