ShockHound - One Stop for Hoodies and Music
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How often have you thought, "Gee, if only I could buy hoodies and download music on the same site?"Violet Valen Buddy Sweatshirts
Filed under: Clothing, Videos, Interviews, Green Fashion
We love these absolutely adorable Buddy sweatshirts by L.A. designer Violet Valen. Every shirt is one-of-a-kind and handmade: it's like a wearable work of art and a friendly teddy bear all rolled into one piece of clothing! Violet often incorporates vintage fabrics into her designs, and she recently told us all about her love of thrifting.
Hooded Leather Jackets: Our Favorite Finds
Filed under: Clothing
We've long been fans of the classic leather jacket. But because the wardrobe standby is back in a big way this fall and winter, it takes a little something extra to make one truly stand out in the crowd. Our pick for wearing the trend is to look for a leather jacket with a hood.
Mark Ecko - The Force is strong in this line
Filed under: Clothing, Men, Kids and Babies
A long time ago (1993) in a galaxy far, far away... New York perhaps, a young Continue reading Mark Ecko - The Force is strong in this line
Etsy Finds: ice breaker hoodie
Filed under: Clothing, Must Haves
All we can think about lately are the chilly days of fall, and we dream about snuggling up in cozy hoodies and lots of layers. We've fallen in love with this one-of-a-kind electric blue hoodie. It's the perfect mix of punk meets modern sporty styling. The artist only creates one of every item she makes, so you're guaranteed to be the only person rocking this eye catching style. If this particular hoodie isn't right for you, other styles are available and custom requests are welcome.
$155 from SCHiZO
Fashionology 101 for girls
Filed under: Clothing
Just in case the tween crowd in Beverly Hills can't find any wealthy billionaires willing to invest in their promising clothing lines (unlike mini mogul Kira Plastinina), there's a new store opening in their neighborhood where every aspiring Project Runway contestants currently trapped in elementary school can let their creative juices flow.Much like Build-a-bear, Fashionology is a fun haven where girls between the ages of 8 and14 can customize various styles of basic articles of clothing (tank, hoodie, and capri prints) with a simple touch of a screen; no sewing is involved.
Senselessly cool: a hoodie with speakers
Filed under: Clothing
Since the glorious days of L.A. Lights, we haven't been able to get excited about any clothing that needs batteries -- until now. Lots of companies have been marketing devices that make dealing with cords and ear buds less annoying, but wiring a hoodie for sound -- that has got to be the coolest solution to the problem yet.
The "hood.e" combines two of our favorite things: mp3 players and hoodies into what some might call the ultimate piece of street wear. Apparently, Tim Dubitsky designed the amped-up hoodie for his nephew who crosses busy intersections on the way to school. Tim wanted to free up his nephew from the noise-blocking effect of ear buds, so he could be a little safer on his way through the busy streets. Thus, the hood.e was born. Somebody please mass produce these things.
[via Core77]
Indie Designer Interviews: dressed by danni
Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Interviews
We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.Today's interview is with the designer behind dressedbydanni, a UK-based independent fashion label, and the creator of the halterneck hoodie, a super fun and flirty style perfect for spring.
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Comfort is no excuse for mustard-stained sweatpants
Filed under: Clothing, Celebrity Fashion Mistakes
The most common excuse I hear for wearing atrocities like tracksuits and terribly ill-fitting pants (please see the picture to the right) is "But it's so comfy!" Um, okay. I didn't know comfort was a reason to show up to the supermarket like a velour nightmare. How many times have you stumbled out of bed, gone to the nearby Starbucks with the intention to be in and out within ten minutes, only to bump into a friend (I won't mention if they're super attractive or not) and be immediately consumed with hot embarrassment because you look like you, well, stumbled out of bed? And if that hasn't happened yet, it will, my friend. It will. Looking somewhat decent doesn't take that much work, actually. No one should have to get glammed up to go for a morning coffee run, but no one should be able to confuse you for a homeless person either. Here are some helpful hints on how to not look like a slob without sacrificing your morning.
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Dress of the Day: American Apparel Hoodie Dress
Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves
Oh, your aching head. And if you're already up this early, you're probably in some real pain. You aren't doing anything today except curling up in bed, maybe moving to the couch to watch the Rose Parade, then going back to assume the fetal position in bed when a wave of slight nausea hits again, right?Happy New Year!
Hopefully you aren't still in whatever gorgeous thing you were wearing last night, but if you are, get out of it immediately! Throw on something comfortable, like American Apparel's Raglan Hoodie Dress. The 10% cotton fleece is comfortable enough to wear to lounge around the house, but since it's a dress, you won't feel like a total heel when you drag yourself out of the house to the only 7-11 open in your nabe for monster bottle of Gatorade.
Available for $39 at AmericanApparel.
Styles that stick: hoodies
Filed under: Vintage and Retro
The ever-practical sweatshirt known as the hoody long ago broke with its music-geek origins only to become a fashionable staple that has stood the test of time. (Or at least the test of the last decade...)Originally made from flocked cotton with a simple drawstring hood, modern designers have taken the basic idea of the zip-up and converted it into a luxury idea that comes in a wide array of fabrics, ranging from cashmere to velour.
And what is it about the hoody that keeps us infatuated? Some would says it's the hood, but I'm inclined to say it's the zipper. As Jonathon recently pointed out in a post, zippers are by far the most compelling of the notions (buttons, clasps, etc).
From greasy-haired Elliott Smith wannabes to Sid Vicious tributants and celebrities emulator star-struck with Paris Hilton, the easy-on, easy-off handling of the hoody makes it a natural choice for an infinite number of occasions.
Are you feeling sporty? Try a Juicy Couture hoody (but not the pants, mind you. What do you think this is -- 2002?).
Are you feeling bohemian? Throw on a cashmere hoody with a cute dress that almost passed its season.
Are you feeling casual? Hoodies and jeans couldn't find better companions.
This fall, as you transition from the long, warm days of summer to the brisk air of autumn, keep yourself feeling rakish and toasty with a hoody in hand.
Dress like a superhero
Wish you could take on the bad guys, run like the wind, and leap tall buildings in a single bound?
While these looks from Bape may not help you fight evil villains, they'll make you look like a superhero -- which, I think, is equally as important. Teaming up with Marvel Comics, the design house has created a range of Batman, Superman and The Flash pieces -- including the Batman hoodie (with ear pieces!) pictured above. You can now pay homage to the inherent coolness of men with freakish speed and strength -- plus, the range fits in nicely with the emergence of geek chic, that's all the rage with 20somethings everywhere. Bonus.
Unfortunately, you'd have to be Bruce Wayne to afford any of the pieces. The Flash sweatshirt retails at $351, and the Batman hoodie will set you back $439 -- which is more than a little out of my price range.
That said, the design is pretty straightforward. Not that I'd advocate stealing someone else's idea, but with an iron, a red sweatshirt, and a Flash patch from your local comic book shop, it looks like you could make your own at 10th of the price. Just a thought.
Social responsibility all the way from Me to We
Filed under: Clothing, Style for a Cause
Me to We: [Responsible Style] is a new brand dedicated to making clothes in a socially responsible way. That means co-founder Oliver Madison along with advisors Craig and Marc Kielburger have put together a clothing line that is domestically produced, sweatshop-free and made using certified organic cotton. It doesn't end with production, though. Fifty percent of the profit goes to Free The Children, an charitable organization that supports development projects in rural and impoverished areas around the world.The line is like a limited collection of American Apparel products, with t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and the like. The fact that Me to We's pieces are so basic make it that much easier to be a socially responsible consumer. Everyone needs t-shirts, right? With all those options out there, why not buy the one that has a positive impact on the world?
Dress of the Day: White Hoodie Dress
Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves
We're assuming that like the majority of people, your company gave you the day off today. You can lounge, perhaps think about why we have the day off.However, if you actually don't even have a job to begin with, then may we call you Young, Fabulous, and...Broke?
Perfectly fitting name too, for this adorable white hoodie dress by Young, Fabulous & Broke. The dress has a V-neckline that reaches to an empire waist that's embellished with a bow. The sleeves are short, so you might be cold on this January day if you go outside. Either throw on a pair of warm leggings underneath, or just stay inside and watch the Golden Globes.
The White Hoodie Dress by Young, Fabulous & Broke is $115 at Neiman Marcus.
Dress of the Day: Norma Kamali Everlast Kangaroo Dress
Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves
Boing.Boing.
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You are mad hopping around town this weekend getting your Holiday Hullaballoo on, which is why Norma Kamali's Everlast Kangaroo Terry Dress is perfect. The dress is basically a very long hooded sweatshirt that is belted at the waist with a fogiving drawstring to give you shape. That way, you won't look like you simply tossed on The Boy's old XL hoodie. It has 3/4-length sleeves, ric-knit cuffs and hem, and falls to about 34". If you're daring enough, go bare legged, but we think leggings are very appropriate in this case.
The dress comes in a light heather grey, but we like the greige better. The coffee stains won't be as obvious.
Available at Nordstrom for $185.
