Noritaka Tatehana is a self-taught Japanese designer who started his work at the young age of 15. From dyeing and embossing the leather down to the construction of the shoes, all of the pieces are hand-executed by Tatehana himself. He recently mastered in Textile Arts and graduated from the...

Prada’s Spring 2012 campaign kicks off with a sultry and vibrant video from Stephen Meisel, paired with a killer soundtrack that includes Sleigh Bells, Tobacco and Ariel Pink to name a fabulous few. This collection comes with just a hint of masculinity, with inspiration pulling from Italian...

Being a part of the young 20-something hipster era means that when it comes to fashion we all want one thing: to be original. And of course, by original, I actually mean recycling what was once cool, but now sits forgotten at the bottom of a trunk in your grandmother’s attic. It’s hard to...

Soft, warm colors are out this year. What you need to kick-off 2012 on the right foot is a pair of bright red pants. When I say red, I am not talking about a faded red, or a burnt orange-ish red, I am talking about Big Apple Red. Bold. Strong. Vibrant red. I know you might feel like you are...

If I had to pick my favorite affordable designer for 2011, it would have to be Jeffrey Campbell; a family run company that does not stop producing to-die-for footwear. If you like big chunky heels or hippie inspired style with edge, then a pair of Jeffery Campbell’s need to be on your feet...

The holiday season is here and you know what that means – holiday parties. There is your office party, then the meet-the-boyfriend’s-parents party, parties with friends and relatives… they are endless. If you are anything like me, you probably haven’t even started the grueling...

‘Tis the season for cobalt blue. If there is one color you need to add to your winter wardrobe, it’s this deep hue. Of course, by add I mean anything from accessories for your outfit, to a main piece like a blouse or a dress. This vibrant color goes well with every skin tone or hair color,...

You already know Wet Paint loves the future, and we love couture fashion that crosses the line and pushes the edge, so it goes without saying the elegant craftsmanship and inspired-by-machines-of-tomorrow design ethic of Iris van Herpen has us loosing ourselves in love. This Dutch designer...

As with anything else, fashion is most interesting when designers and stylists get experimental and push the envelope. Even if the result may not be ready-to-wear, the sheer artistry drives our mainstream culture and breathes fresh life into the scene. As a perfect example, the Alternative...

Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter is no stranger to the world of directing, and the world of fashion is no stranger to the art of conceptual film (evidenced by our look at Gareth Pugh). Therefor, it’s a pleasant although not too shocking surprise Bangalter has directed the latest...

I remember one day during my senior year in high school, I was sitting next to my friend Michael Burk in science class when he decided he was bored enough to doodle on his shoes. Burk’s the kind of guy that can do just about anything with flair, so when kids started freaking out over his...

Want some new dope gear? Check out our boys FyouNK (or Freedom You Now Know) Quality clothing - The brainchild of Evan Berman, an aspiring young Metro-Detroit-bred artist. FyouNK showcased its incredible potential at Rothbury 2009, with the first ever unofficially-official FyouNK Rothbury...

Gareth Pugh is a fashion designer. Gareth Pugh is an artist. Gareth Pugh is 29 years old. Gareth Pugh is brilliant. He debuted his first solo collection at London’s Fall 2006 fashion week, and everyone in the industry has been paying attention since. He describes what he does as a...

OK. Woah. I get it girl. You have a rep to protect, a need to be employee of the month at your mall’s Hot Topic. It showed your parents that you’re “different,” and it’s the sickest thing you’ve done since cutting down the road instead of across the street,...