Showing posts with label W118 by Walter Baker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label W118 by Walter Baker. Show all posts

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Holiday Gift Guide Day 11: Stuff for the Stockings



HEAD’S UP: Is it December already? YES, it is. In many parts of the world that means it is holiday gifting season. For many, the very idea presents a little conundrum. They have no idea what to gift, poor things! These are the very souls that the elves at VEVLYN’S PEN endeavor to lend a hand. We’re starting a bit early this year with our humble Holiday Gift Guide, because the spirit hit us and … well … we’re filled with the spirit! From today through 24 Dec., every day or every other day or so – willy-nilly, actually – we will introduce one or a series of products/services, items and brands that we believe would make a smashing holiday gift(s). And (as the old saying goes) … we’re off!!!

OK, so they are not Beats by Dre. Nothing is in the realm of headphones, not yet anyway.

But Skullcandy headphones provide some pretty good sound quality, many levels up the rung from earphones and earbuds for cheaper than Beats. And SkullCandy has something that Beats doesn’t: An edit function.

Yes, an edit function that allows the wearer to customize or choose for his or her headphones from a range of colors for the various parts of the whole, not just a choice of a different color for the whole headset. The new headphones are called Skullcandy Aviator Edit. The edit function is easy as pie. Women should simply imagine that they are shopping online for dresses or shoes.

Here’s how it work. First, go to the Skullcandy Aviaitor Edit page (http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/custom-aviators). A large image of the cord and headphone set should be visible. To the right are a series of small boxes that are shaded with different colors. These are the colors in which the parts of the headphone set are available. Above the shaded boxes are the names of the headphones parts: Headband, Frames, Caps, Cord. Click on a shaded box under any part and it will be highlighted on the image in the middle of the screen. (See demo video above.)

Models in the W118 by Walter Baker Spring 2013 Presentation rock Skullcandy Aviator Edit headphones. Photo by Photos by Mike Coppola/Getty Images.

For my Skullcandy Aviator Edit headphones, I would eventually choose – after many starts and fits – a black Headband, red Frame, teal Cap and black Cord. I could see the results right on the screen. Once the editing/customization is complete, “ADD TO CART” for purchase (starting at $179.99) immediately or continue shopping.

My Skullcandy Aviator Edit headphones look smashing. And they also look cool, as they did on the models at the W118 by Walter Baker Spring 2013 Presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York.

Visit http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/custom-aviators to learn more about Skullcandy Aviator Edit headphones, including features and specs and http://www.skullcandy.com to learn more about all Skullcandy product.

Say Okey-Dokey to tokidoki

The DIY Unicorno Vinyl Toy is a blank canvass awaiting paint. Photos from tokidoki Web site.

PULL out those sharpies. Here’s an opportunity for you and you and you to decorate your very own Unicorno.

With the DIY Unicorno Vinyl Toy, the artist within can turn the little white collectible into a multi-hued creation or as many colors as can be derived from blending sharpies in Adios Black, Bruttino Blue and Stellina Magenta. (http://www.bit.ly/Rta3ZU)

The tokidoki pouch makes for a nice cocoon for a little stuff.

This is a new deal from Milan-based tokidoki. Could co-founder/artist and lover of many things Japanese Simone Legno be weary of painting/coloring his cute-as-a-button figures and is now handing over the reins to fans? No, not exactly. As anyone who is familiar with the six-year-old lifestyle brand knows, there are a number of other characters that need makeup for the myriad platforms on which they exist.


tokidoki Frenzies are simply charming.

And to think that tokidoki, which means “sometimes” in Japanese, started with the likes of distinctive cartoons Cactus Friends and the Moofia appearing on LeSportsac handbags with the now-familiar skulls and bones logo. Aside from the Unicornos, it now includes “Donutella and her sweet friends,” ‘Til Death Do Us Part and punkstar. All appear on objects, including skateboards and gear, apparel, makeup, shoes, hats, gadgets, collectibles and so on.

Unlike the DIY Unicorno Vinyl Toy, the Continental Large Flat Pouch needs no particular ministrations. It’s ready-to-wear and contain one’s pouchables. It’s also on sale. (http://www.bit.ly/RNxb9l)

In the hands of tokidoki, some Marvel Comic characters get a new look.

For bejeweling, tokidoki-style are the tokidoki Frenzies. They are 22 charms that feature “players” from Moofia, Cactus Friends and other character series. They can be attached to backpacks, key rings, clip-ons and so on. Buyer beware; they are sold separately, though featured together in photos. (http://www.bit.ly/iVTL3)

More frenzies come in the form of the tokidki X Marvel Frenzies, a manifestation of tokidoki’s collaboration with Marvel Comic, one of a number of such relationships,including Skullcandy — could it be the skull and bones things? (See article above.) Spider-Man and Mighty Thor are among the superheroes given a tokidoki makeover in Marvel frenzies.( http://www.bit.ly/M0arJX)

Skateboarder Stevie Williams is such a doll.

New from tokidoki’s streetwear brand, TKDK, is the DGK X TKDK Stevie Williams Collectible Vinyl Toy. The set that pays homage to the skateboarding phenomenon comes with a 4-inch tall doll, hat and skateboard. (http://www.bit.ly/TiFTwS)

Another prominent fellow that tokidoki paid homage to back in the day three years ago was Karl Lagerfeld. Only 1,000 of the tokidoki x K Karl Lagerfeld figures were created. Word is that they sold out in record time.

tokidoki!

Visit http://www.tokidoki.it/ to learn more about tokidoki.







Saturday, September 8, 2012

MBFW Day 2: Brilliant Color & Spotlight on Omar Salam

HEAD’S UP: Continuing the approach we adopted commencing with the Fall 2012 edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York, VEVLYN'S PEN will put emphasis on the truly inspirational on the runway, rather than a sort of “best of the lot, even if it’s not that good.” Why the change? Simply put, we have grown weary of watching far too many collections that lack imagination because too much attention has been paid to the bottomline. If nothing inspires, we will tell you so and tell you why. We still endeavor, however, to provide a roundup of the best, worst and most interesting Yours Truly (and others) witnesses, from trends to sightings to the rather unusual/bizarre.

Day 2
(SOME of the players at the tents and elsewhere): Fashion Law Institute, Czar by Cesar Galindo, Harlem's Fashion Row, Project Runway, Concept Korea, W118 by Walter Baker, Rebecca Minkoff, Pamella Roland, Tommy Hilfiger, Nicole Miller, Todd Snyder, Charlotte Ronson, ELLE Fashion/NEXT, Academy of Art University, Parkchoonmoo, Kara Ross, Project Runway, Concept Korea, Helmut Lang (See video of full show above), Noon by Noor, Erin Barr,Rafael Cennamo, Rubin & Chapelle, Sally LaPointe, Sherri Hill, Elena Vasilevsky

PRESSED
to identify a trend from the second day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, one could make a strong case for a bright spring.

A really bright spring. Quite brilliant, actually. It was very much in evidence at W118 by Walter Baker, Helmut Lang, Sally LaPointe, Concept Korea, Noon by Noor and particularly at Sherri Hill, where the colors were sometimes blinding.

The day also played host to some really strong collections. One did not get the feeling that the designers called them in. Old lionesses (meant with the utmost respect) like Nicole Miller are always reliable in this regard. Spring-Summer 2013 is no exception.

On the runway at the site of the project: Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Jennifer Hudson and Nina Garcia. Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

Usually the cutting edge and innovative are palpable in group shows. That helped the day, too. Good examples are Concept Korea and Fashion Law Institute.

It’s a great pleasure to report that because it was a good day there is a best overall show. The numbers are still being tallied. The frontrunner of the moment, however, is Omar Salam a bookish-looking young gent who knows his way around lace and layers and tulle and tucks. The emerging artist presented his collection as part of Harlem’s Fashion Row to an audience, including Natalie Cole and Vanessa L. Williams, that may have clapped its palm raw. It was that kind of collection.

In other developments, there is good news of a certain, former New York housewife. She is a very nice gal who deserves every good thing that comes, including therapy … More shortly, meanwhile enjoy the picture show.

On Deck today, Day 3:  Ruffian, Marissa Webb, Lacoste, Jill Stuart, Son Jung Wan, Mm6 Maison Martin, Margiela, Edun, Nina Skarra, Mara Hoffman, Marlon Gobel, Rafael Cennamo, Hervé Léger By Max Azria, Katya Leonovich, Vlov - Qingqing Wu, Monique Lhuillier, Venexiana, Christopher Esber, E L L E R Y, Mason Sylvester


Visit http://www.mbfashionweek.com to learn more about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, including show information and videos.

Day 2 Pictorial
Charlotte Ronson
Photos by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images.

Concept Korea
Photos by Mike Coppola/Getty Images.

Czar by Cesar Galindo
Photos by Mike Coppola/Getty Images.

Fashion Law Institute
Photos by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images.

Nicole Miller
Photos by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images.

Noon by Noor
Photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

Pamella Roland
Photos by Larry Busacca/Getty Images.

Rebecca Minkoff
Photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

Tommy Hilfiger
Photos by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images.

W118 by Walter Baker
Photos by Mike Coppola/Getty Images.
 
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