New Nior

Written by RandyB. on August 19, 2012

This beautiful leather editorial should make everyone prepare for the fall in full effect. I am sure leather will be on every street style post on blogs these upcoming months.

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The September 2012 issue of American Vogue features fashion designers Riccardo Tisci (with Rooney Mara), Raf Simons (with Diane Kruger), Sarah Burton, Christopher Bailey, and Stella McCartney (with Karen Elson, Stella Tennant & Claudia Schiffer), Lazaro Hernandez, Jack Mccollough, Kate Mulleavy, Laura Mulleavy, David Neville, and Marcus Wainwright, Peter Copping and Erdem Moralioglu (with Emilia Clarke & Ruth Wilson), Nicolas Ghesquière(with Kristen Stewart), Olivier Rousteing, Joseph Altuzarra, and Anthony Vaccarello (with Chanel Iman, Kate Upton & Candice Swanepoe), Peter Dundas (with Caroline Trentini); all photographed by Norman Jean Roy.

“Midas Touch” UK Vogue September 2012 | Nick Knight

Written by RandyB. on August 14, 2012

These looks below are completely breathtaking. The styling is great. And not to mention, Naomi looks great in that McQueen.

Suburban Boys.

Written by RandyB. on August 8, 2012

TheBlaqueBook’s intern Klah contacted me today about an email with a lookbook attached like any other normal brand feature. I asked him to send me the photos to my iPhone; as I gazed at the messages filled with breathtaking menswear. I immediately replied and told Klah to forward me the email so I can get started with this feature. I knew from the photos that this was European.

All of this to say, that I would like to present to some and introduce to others a graduate collection of Sheffield Hallam University created by Benjamin Bertram entitled “Suburban Boys”. Benjamin recently won the Brightest Spark from the Creative Spark exhibition awarded by Rita Britton of Pollyana. His collection is now set to be shown in the Brightest Spark exhibition, held in Sheffield in October of this year.

A little background on the collection:
The collection is based around the idea of disenfranchised youth in Britain and how in times of financial hardship, great creativity is born. Influences for the design work were taken from Suburban Subcultures and Architecture as well as the boy himself; a street lad with a cheeky wink. The collection features menswear staples but with an urban Twist, featuring no colour as I believe colour can distract from form; the garments themselves are intricate in cut. An accent of Gold was used referencing back to “Bling” in Rap culture, something that has also been discussed within politics after the riots in London.

Benjamin’s Design Philosophy: My design Philosophy:

BENJAMIN BERTRAM BELIEVES THAT NO MATTER

WHO YOU ARE, OR WHERE YOU COME FROM, THE

CLOTHES YOU CHOOSE TO WEAR ARE YOUR OWN

PERSONAL STATEMENT. AESTHETICS ARE AS SIGNIFICANT

AS FUNCTION, BUT IT IS EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT THAT

OUR STYLE CHANGES AND EVOLVES AS WE DO, AND

THAT OUR CLOTHES SAY SOMETHING ABOUT WHO WE

ARE AT A PARTICULAR MOMENT IN TIME.

I must say that I was elated to have been offered to present this collection to TheBlaqueBook viewers, it is definitely stuff fly people like.

Follow Benjamin on Twitter: @DENT_BBert

www.dent-online.net

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10/10 (ten out of ten) “Only Young Once!” Collection

Written by RandyB. on August 5, 2012

10/10 is a menswear brand that focuses on presenting modern styles with uniquely intricate detailing like none other. Its trans-seasonal pieces draw inspiration from many spectrums from geometry to Gundam. 10/10 combines traditional tailoring and street wear with the avant-garde. The unique garments are a staple for any wardrobe that wishes to be awakened.

“Only Young Once!” stemmed from the idea of the fearlessness in youth, through clothing. A young spirit that wishes to express itself loudly and with its own voice. The pieces themselves are created with precision cutting and colour-blocking that continue to represent the foundations of the brand.

I absolutely love this collection in this entirety. There is nothing more that can be said.

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GODS AND MEN.

Written by RandyB. on August 2, 2012

Ollie Edward and Nicklas Kingo shot by Renie Saliba and styled by Katie Burnett with pieces from Yhoji Yamamoto, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy and more, for DSection‘s fourth issue.

Fierce Creatures | August Issue of W Magazine 2012

Written by RandyB. on July 31, 2012

I absolutely love this editorial for the August issue 2012 of W Magazine. The hair is everything and it coincides with all the accessories and dramatics of the garments. Get into it.

PHOTOGRAPHY • PATRICK DEMARCHELIER

STYLING • EDWARD ENNINFUL

FOR W MAGAZINE AUGUST 2012

Alberta Ferretti F/W 12.13 : Eniko Mihalik & Kasia Struss : Mario Sorrenti

Written by RandyB. on July 12, 2012

Alberta Ferretti never lets me down. The garments from Aeffe USA that comes into the closet at the office are always just as breathtaking, I must say I like the way the Fall is looking. FYI: Aeffe owns Alberta Ferretti, Cacharel, Fuzzi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, and Pollini,

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Givenchy goes to the movies.

Written by RandyB. on July 9, 2012

“RJ King shot by Barbara Anastacio and styled by Torian Lewin with pieces from Givenchy SS12 for Bullett magazine.”

source: fuckingyoung.es

Reunion.

Written by RandyB. on July 5, 2012

After many months, of FaceTiming, text messaging, calling, and group messaging via iPhone with our sisters, Javan and I finally came together to celebrate America’s independence with our family. There is truly nothing like coming together to re-live old moments, listen to music, and eat amazing food while all simultaneously appreciating one’s company. Here is a small editorial. We hope you enjoy.