Take a peek at our favorite looks, from street style to the runway and behind the scenes. Some of our favorite trends from New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 are colored fur, neon accents, funky shades, oversized layers, and simple hairstyles.
Photographs by Matthew Usukumah
Nike SB: The Dunk Book (Rizzoli, Oct 2018), catalogs the fascinating history of how Nike SB’s iconic styles came about and the surprising effect they have had on skate and youth culture, then and now.
When the Nike Dunk first appeared in 2002, the design was tailored to the basketball court and legions of fans took notice. It took just a few sneaker obsessed followers—often referred to as sneakerheads—and a group of skateboarders to completely flip the Dunk into a skateboarder’s ideal shoe for both performance and style. Nike, in good form, went with the flow and the SB Dunk was born.
When skateboarding first caught on in California in the 1950s, it was egged on by surfers trying to bring the waves to the streets. Rises and peaks in popularity followed until a few diehard fans across the country turned it into more of an underground, counterculture movement that continued through the 90s. Skaters, with their cool streetwear, lack of adherence to convention, and total dedication to the sport soon translated into Nike tapping some of the big names in skateboarding to design shoes. From Danny Supasirirat “Supa” to Paul Rodriguez and Todd Bratrud, so many of the most well-known skaters today have designed historic Nike SB shoes. Styles such as the Pigeon Dunks, De La Soul Highs, U.N.K.L.E.s, and the Supreme Dunk SBs have forever eliminated the gap between art and sneakers while also bringing validity to a sport that literally started on the street.
In Nike SB, uplifting anecdotes from skaters such as Reese Forbes, Daniel Shimizu, Richard Mulder, and Eric Koston, paint a picture of how each became acquainted with certain designs and how these shoes came to stand for so much more than footwear. In the book, there is even a supremely touching tale of how Nike honored the late and much-loved skater Lewis Marnell with a pair of sneakers.
Nike SB Dunk has given skaters, artists, musicians, and even collectors a way to express themselves through one-of-a-kind designs that often have hidden references, relate to the happenings of the time, and are constantly improved upon.
The shoes even spawned debate between the ride/collect crowd that continues today. When Futura was offered to chance to design a very limited-edition shoe for his store in Japan, the skater referenced this argument by designing a shoe called FLOM. And acronym, “For Love or Money,” the name was a subtle jab at the collect crowd. Regardless of which category one falls into, the historical and photographic archive captured by Nike SB renders the book a definite collectable. (For a video montage of some of the designs, see below!)
The logo vs. no logo battle has always raged in fashion, and the divide is now as sharp as ever. For the loud-and-proud logo junkies out there, dig into Balmain’s new Blason collection, featuring the intricate Balmain coat of arms plastered front and center on their trendy new streetwear pieces like t-shirts, hoodies and backpacks. Check out these core pieces from their new collection:
With accessories, especially bags, being such a white-hot item this season, this Blason collection embossed tote combines Balmain’s classic lines and attention to detail with a bold, no-nonsense insignia for a fashion-forward piece of arm candy that’s well-made, on-trend and available in black to match the rest of your wardrobe.
Having long been a staple in high-fashion basics, Balmain pulls no punches with their more street-friendly pieces of the Blason collection. This classic logo hoodie features all of the comfort and simplicity you’d expect, led by the iconic blason on which this collection is based. Pair with your favorite joggers for an easy-but-stylish outfit.
Every man should own at least one white t-shirt, and every fashionisto should own at least one white t-shirt featuring the logo of their favorite designer. Pick up this classic staple piece and pair it with black jeans and boots for a clean and classic, no-nonsense look.
Backpacks are here to stay, and if you haven’t yet upgraded from your trusty JanSport, it’s time. Up your streetwear game with Balmain’s new embossed backpack to keep your both your hands and your pockets light this spring.
For the rest of the new Blason collection, head over to Balmain’s website, and to stay up-to-date on the latest in fashion, head over to our Fashion section.
Images courtesy of brand.
Street Style NYFW
Photography by Frank Guzzone
Fashion Editor: Laurean Ossorio
Art Director: Isabela Sabino
Hair and Make-up: Virna Smiraldi
First Assistant: Nathan Cluss
Model: Nora Gero
Production Assistant: Ana Escorse
Fashion Assistants: Ephrana Copeland and Brook Holmer
Location: the Roger Smith Hotel NYC
Spring is coming and so are the newest hairstyles for 2015. This Spring, the runway meets the streets, with easy to do styles. From long to short lengths, there are options for faces of all shapes and sizes. Hair stylists have continued to prove their endless creativity with their newest looks. Styles range from timeless and all-natural to highly textured and luxurious braids, updos, and twists. Spring 2015 hairstyles are inventive and presented in a fashionable manner, on the runway and in the streets.
The classic ballet bun has been revolutionized, mainly in size. Buns are great for accentuating a dolled-up face, a conservative outfit, or a printed-fun garment. Whether it be low, high, lose, or tight, as long as it is big in size it is considered fashion forward this Spring.
With the arrival of Spring comes warm weather, relaxation, and a time to get away. Nothing emulates peace and serenity like long boho waves. The tousled looks has been around forever, which goes to show that some of the most simple looks are the most appealing.
Long hair is being reintroduced to the world of fashion through the beloved updo. Whether straight or wavy, long ponytails are being worn in curly, textured, and straight and sleek styles. The lose and wavy ponytail can be paired with a casual spring hat, while the posh and straight ponytail can be accented with metallic hair accessories.
Braids & Twists have become a regular style for this Spring. Braids can be both elegantly architectural or natural and beautifully messy. Whether you have one single braid using all of your hair or many smaller twists, this style technique can spice up the simplest of looks in a quick and easy way!
Although the Bombshell Blowout originated in the sixties, this style is constantly being modernized. You can resort to the silky and smooth look or the full and textured look with the help of many different products. Root booster, dry shampoo, and serums will become you and your blow dryer’s best friend.
Whether you are stuck in the city for the entirety of Spring, or headed to tropical destination, the number of happening hairstyles will cater to your every desire. The updos and braids will be perfect when we reach the warmer months of Spring, while the blowouts and boho waves will remain relevant until the snowy season comes to an end. This season takes the runway to the streets without a problem, so once Spring blooms, your hairstyles will too!
-by Deirdre McAndrew
