Louis Vuitton | Foldable iPad Case.

Louis Vuitton introduces their new iPad cases which doubles as a stand. The above case features the classic leather LV Monogram with a microfiber inside. Below is the Taiga leather version. Both feature brass details, holes for the headphone jack, on/off switch, dock connector and volume buttons

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Luxe Top Picks | TI$A x Dr. Romanelli “The Americans” Collection.

Talk about recycling! This is the ultimate recycle project. Taz of TI$A and Dr. Romanell created "The Americans" which is a collection of deconstructed and reconstructed Ralph Lauren pieces. 

The above piece is by far my favorite! The mix of the cardigan and the leather shawl collar is a force to be reckoned with! Ok, ok, enough of my yapping on the piece. Check some of our favorites below:

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MTV VMA's 2011 Performances Recap.

Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

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Lil Wayne - How To Love

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Beyonce - Love On Top (Congrats to Beyonce and Jay-Z!! She's Pregnant!)

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Adele - Something Like You

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Chris Brown

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Lady Gaga - You and I

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Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis

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New Music Video: Rihanna | Cheers (Drink To That).

Rihanna debuts her new video "Cheers (Drink to That)" off of her album Rated R.

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New Music Video: Lil Wayne | "How To Love".

Lil Wayne releases the video to "How to Love" from the Carter IV album. 

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The Herringbone Bag | nanamica F/W 2011.

What's a more masculine and traditional fabric than herringbone? The Japanese brand, nanamica, decided to use herringbone for their Fall/Winter 2011 bag collection. We love this! Which version to you prefer?

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New Watch Alert! Hublot "Lightning Bolt" Named After Usain Bolt.

To celebrate the opening of the first Hublot boutique in South Korea, located in Daegue at the prestigious “Hyundai” department store, Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot organized a special event with brand ambassador Usain Bolt!

The fastest man in the world, virtuoso of the 100 metres, conqueror of the 200 metres! The man who broke records on the athletics tracks! Nicknamed "Lightning Bolt", pure talent combining exceptional physical qualities with a relaxed and generous attitude, the 24 year old Jamaican sprint star took the occasion to be in South Korea to participate in the IAAF World Championships. With the world’s fastest man, this event included a ribbon cutting ceremony, a scholarship presentation to future athletes and a signing event for VIP customers who discovered the Hublot Unico King Gold, limited to just 500 pieces!

This is the second time of having Usain Bolt in Daegue. He won a 100-meter race in 6th Daegue World Championships in athletes with the record of 9.86 seconds in May. The final 100-meter race which he will be competing will be held at 8:45 p.m. 28th August. Usain Bolt is the favorite and Hublot wish him Good Luck!

For Hublot, it is hugely symbolic for a watchmaker to see his watch worn by the fastest man in the world! the concept of time is sacred, for him and for the brand... Hublot measures time, Usain Bolt always seems to outrun it!".

Usain Bolt is not only an outstanding sportsman, but also a man with a naturally sunny disposition, who shares his gifts with humility. Like Bolt, Hublot is dedicated to the value of sharing, and is committed to sharing the company's own success and making a contribution to support those who are less fortunate. Usain, for his part, is personally involved in a number of children's foundations.

 

About Hublot

The exclusive story of Fusion Hublot made its name 30 years ago when it became the first Swiss watch luxury brand to fuse precious metals with functional rubber, sparking a revolution for material innovation and aesthetics. In 2004, Mr. Jean-Claude Biver gave Hublot a great new boost and revolutionized watchmaking with the creation of the “Big Bang”, the multiple award-winning chronograph with a contemporary and elegant design, which marked the start of the spectacular success of the brand. For more information on Hublot visit Hublot.com.

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New Music Video: "Otis" by Jay-Z and Kanye West.

"Otis" by Jay-Z and Kanye West

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Luxe Top Picks | The Hilfigers Family Portrait Fall 2011.

 Top Picks
Fair Isle Cardigan
Shawl Caridgan
Blue and Yellow Striped Socks

 Top Picks
"H" Varsity Cardigan
Burgundy Coat
Fair Isle Puffer Vest
Dark Grey Plaid Suit

 Top Picks
Plaid, White Collared Shirt
Plaid Penny Loafers


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Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spike Tartan Loafers.

My thoughts on the Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spike Tartan Loafers...Preppy meets Goth. At first glance, I thought these were hideous but after staring at them for a while I started to like them. The tartan print loafers are apart of the Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Price Tag: $1,295

When I see these I cant help but to think about Gossip Girl's character, Chuck Bass...

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Video: "OTIS" Video Teaser from Jay-Z and Kanye's Watch The Throne Album.

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Jay-Z and Kanye West NEW Single "OTIS"

Video premieres this week!

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Luxe or Sux? | Vans Vault Penny Loafer LX

For the Fall 2011 Collection of Vans Vault they decided to create a sneaker that pays homage to the ever class penny loafer, which is properly dubbed as Penny Loafer LX.The sneaker is made from leather or suede and features an athletic sole.

The Real Deal

The Remake

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Alexander McQueen vs. Stubbs & Wootton | Velvet Skull Slippers.

 Alexander McQueen $795


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Stubbs & Wootton $425


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Gucci Timepiece & Jewelry and Tourneau Grammy Traveling Exhibit.

Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry and Tourneau are proud to celebrate the three-year partnership between Gucci and The Recording Academy® by launching the Gucci GRAMMY® Traveling Exhibit in the Americas at Tourneau Time Machine. First unveiled at Baselworld 2011 and following the successful launch of the GRAMMY® Special Edition timepiece and jewelry collection, the GRAMMY Traveling Exhibit includes information on the preservation program, interactive features and items from the GRAMMY Museum®.

The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live is leading the effort in assessing a Muzak archive that was recently discovered in a warehouse in South Carolina. The archives included more than 20,000 never-released master recordings of American music dating back to 1934, from jazz to early spiritual. Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry is the first partner to help the GRAMMY Museum support the preservation of this historical musical discovery. The effort will be focused on determining the best way to house, digitize and ultimately release the collection to the public.

 

The GRAMMY® Special Edition timepiece and jewelry collection is available at Tourneau Time Machine.

About Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry
Gucci Timepieces has been designing, developing and manufacturing iconic Gucci watches since the early 1970s. Taking advantage of the worldwide recognition of the Florentine house – and its unique duality in brand positioning, pairing modernity and heritage, innovation and craftsmanship, trendsetting and sophistication – Gucci Timepieces is one of the most reliable and consistent fashion watch brands, with a clear design approach and positioning. Made in Switzerland, Gucci watches are recognized for their design, quality and craftsmanship and are distributed worldwide through the exclusive network of directly operated Gucci boutiques and selected watch distributors. Since January 2010, Gucci Timepieces has also been distributing the Gucci Jewelry collections, capitalizing on the expertise gained in the watch sector and leveraging the synergies between the watch and jewelry industries. For more information about Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry, please visit www.guccitimeless.com.

About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a follower on Twitter at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and a channel 2 subscriber at www.youtube.com/thegrammys

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Common Projects Duck Boots | Fall/Winter 2011.

The Common Projects Duck Boot is part Duck Boot and part military boot (in my opinion). Honestly, without seeing the hybrid before my eyes I wouldn't have believed it. When I think of Duck Boots I tend to think of more of a preppy attire juxtapose to military boots trendy attire. I must say that I think it made for a fun mix, that can be worn while being preppy or trendy. The boots are made of polished leather with a contrasting pebble leather from Italy. 

Available at Ssense

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Burberry is Making Waves with its New Sports Diver Watch.

The Burberry Sport Diver Watch is made from stainless tell with a PVD coating for extra protection. Swiss made, this watch has a 200 meter water resistance. Price Tag: $400

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Hennessy x KAWS V.S. Limited Edition Bottle.

Hennessy, the well-known cognac producer, collaborated with famed graffiti artist turned pop icon, KAWS, to create a limited edition V.S. (Very Special) bottle. Set to be released in September 2011, there are 420,000 bottles produced, and each will carry its very own number.

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Invite: Seize sur Vingt Sample Sale (NYC).

Saturday, July 30th through Sunday, August 14th at 78 Greene Street
As you've come to expect, our traditional semi-annual sample sale starts this Saturday at 11am in our 78 Greene Street headquarters.  Stocked with the usual suspects:  hundreds of sample shirts and handfuls of unique and of course exclusive suits, jackets, trousers, polos and sweaters.
   
    Dates:    Starts this Saturday the 30th at 11a.m., continuing through Sunday, August 14th
    Hours:    Monday through Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12-6
    Place:    ONLY at our downtown store, 78 Greene Street, between Spring and Broome

    Representative prices:
    Jackets: $150-400 (values up to $2,500)
    Suits: $200-800 (values up to $3,500)
    Shirts: $60-90 (originally $180 to $400)
    Cashmere Sweaters: $80-120 (originally $240 to $475)
    Shetland Sweaters:  $60-80 (originally $160 to $195)
    Pants: $60-80 (originally $190 to $450)
    Polo shirts: $40 (originally $120)
    And more
     *All sales are final.  Credit cards welcome.  Gift Certificates and Store Credits not accepted.

    We hope to see you this weekend on Greene Street!

    By the way, if you haven't checked out our journal or Twitter feed  recently, we think you'll be impressed; we've had quite a lot to talk about lately.....

    All Our Best,
The Seize sur Vingt Family

     
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Reebok Classics x S​wizz Beatz "Reethym of Life" Campaign Launch Party.

In a flash of lights and neon signs, Swizz Beatz’s “Reethym of Lite” was an elaborate spectacle, which took place Tuesday July 19, 2011 in New York City. Hennessey Black was at every bar, and, though club “Espace” was very intimate, the guest list was a mile long. The carpet included a stacked roster of celebs: Pharell, Nore, Maino, Lloyd Banks, Nneka, Diddy, Busta Rhymes and of course Beyonce & Jay, and Swizz’s wife, Ms. Alicia Keys. Nice. 

Swizz Beatz, a super producer and super philanthropist, had in mind to configure the most creative way of fostering the new Reebok campaign, an all-out cultural revolution! International rebel singer, “Nneka”, who lives in Nigeria, was in the house, and said that she couldn’t imagine anywhere else she would want to be than at the event. She mentioned missing a plane back to Lagos to stay in NYC to go to the exclusive midtown Event, “I’m here to see Swizz and lend my support.” 

Plenty of pretty people and swagger enthusiasts hovered the “Shoe Wall” which featured Swizz’s latest kicks and varsity jacket. “Every color of sneaker on the wall represents something different, something cool”, commented a fashion-forward fan. 

In fact, every wall, every shelf, and every booth in Espace had a fresh pair of kicks on display. It was like confectionary factory, where Swizz was a real life Wonka. Purple, Blue, Pink, Yellow, sneakers for days and years. 

The only music that was bumped all night was old school Hip-Hop, something that everyone in the house was able to sing and sway to. And when the A Tribe Called Quest song “Electric Relaxation” hit, everyone yelled the lyrics aloud. But, the house went absolutely nuts when Swizz hit the stage with new cuts never heard before. 

The unveiling of Reethym of Lite Brand is set to shake up the world of fashion, injecting an international zeal that will no doubt turn the outerwear universe on it’s ear, and Espace in Times Square was the first space shuttle. 

Photos from Miles Gamble, StuffFlyPeopleLike.com and Wireimage

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