Quickly climbing the ranks of influential fashion personalities, Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs are the focus of GQ’s recent ongoing “10 Secrets to Affordable Style” feature. The tandem who make up Street Etiquette share the bargain stories behind their outfits with the details seen below. Joshua Kissi (left) Shirt Tie Bracelets Belt Jeans Travis Gumbs (right) Shirt Tie Pants Shoes
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“Got it off eBay for $100. The $495 J.Crew price tag was still on it. It’s one of the gems of my closet—I’ll have it for life.”
“I paid $29.50 for it at Uniqlo.”
“It’s Tommy Hilfiger. I got it at a thrift store for $3.”
“Wooden bracelets are one of our trademarks. I don’t wear watches, and this is something different that feels manly.”
“This Tanner Goods belt started out a totally different color. I’ve been breaking it in. It was $65.”
“White jeans really pop. These are $50 at Topman, but I used to work there, so I paid $25.”
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“This was on sale at the Gap for $20 or something ridiculous.”
“I like the small collar on this shirt. It was the Uniqlo collab with Opening Ceremony, on sale for $10!”
“This look is so muted that I wanted a busy tie, so I went for this plaid one I got for $6 on Topman.com.”
“These were 70 percent off at Nom de Guerre. Think it came out to $70 or so. I like Nom de Guerre because everything is very minimal.”
“The shoes are Fred Perry by Raf Simons and, like, the perfect cross between a loafer, a moc, and a sneaker.”
A Bathing Ape releases two new watch styles under its Bapex model. Two versions include a black version and a two-tone black and silver version with a triple dial face and three separate crowns. Check your local BAPE STORE for availability.
Continuing the insane amount of retro releases this year, Nike drops the retro version of its timeless Comet Air Max 95. Tagged as an LE, the kicks will more than likely see a limited release although they should be widely available through finer Nike accounts.
Visually appealing, although slightly scary due to the difficulty of cleaning canvas, OriginalFake unveil a new backpack design for Spring 2010 that takes on nicely-executed scheme. The pack, offered in three colorways, boasts creme canvas construction with minimal branding and KAWS detailing on the zippers along with two-tone piping. Retailing for ¥29,400 (Approx. $311 USD), this new seasonal piece is now available via honeyee.
Last year, G-SHOCK and Frank151 partnered to publish an extensive issue dedicated to the world of G-SHOCK. The book included both a historical look as well as interviews with influential personalities associated with G-SHOCK. The book has now made its way into digital format which allows you to scroll and manipulate the size of the pages for a more in-depth look.The issue can be seen seen here.
Just as we’ve seen each year from Japanese label A Bathing Ape, the annual anniversary tee has resurfaced yet again. This year, celebrating 17 years since the inception of Nowhere Limited, the traditional numbered logo appears as a black-on-white graphic. The anniversary t-shirt is available from BAPE retailers today.
Coca-Coca Light the Lagerfeld way! This favorite drink of women has called upon the genius of Karl Lagerfeld to dress the Coca-Cola light aluminum bottle. The designer affixes his style and his famous silhouette on the bottle and delivers an exclusive creation with chic lines and also a unique box in limited edition, accompanied with a bottle-opener discreetly hidden in a drawer. The Coca-Cola light box by Karl Lagerfeld is the must-have of the season and is now available via colette.
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