Back to School …

“Rebellion. It’s at the heart of every cultural movement. It’s the force behind change, helping to sway the power from the status quo. In constant action against the expected, we hold a pen in one hand and a sword in the other, critiquing the culture we help create, striping the emperor of his clothes and dressing the new guard. Welcome to PUBLIC SCHOOL: prepare for the re-education.”

Public School is an ode to New York City, taking inspiration from the nostalgia of its history and the inherent attitude of its inhabitants. Having renamed New York City as the Black Apple, PS creates a men’s wear line that is continually driven by the energy and creative force of the Black Apple. Public School captures the time of lost innocence and rebel youth, creating its new movement in time.

Dover Street Market London

If you’re in London, hop on over to 17-18 Dover Street in the West End, there you will find one of the city’s fashion gems, Dover Street Market. This uber-sleek boutique highlights some of tomorrow’s couture findings along with ready-to-wear apparrels. Taking cue from one of fashion’s timeless masters, Rei Kawabuko, you will notice many post-modern touches of shift-space/time design within the store’s layout. As the British would say, “It’s Brilliant, mate!” (EP)

Sander Summer ‘08

Screw all the haters of the “Jil Sander is an Armani Wanna-be” camp! Sanders is the real deal and offers a lot more than just hungry powersuits and German Bauhaus! Her latest Menswear Collection for Summer 2008 is a homerun – complimenting both design and functionality. Its the future of men’s suits, bar none! No more of the boring ties and pleated Hugo Boss corporate uniform — we’re talking bold, beautiful and ballsy! (EP)

Thank Thakoon

Thakoon Panichgul is one to watch right now in the fashion industry. This Thai born, Omaha, Nebraska native has been making some mini tsunamis since his entre into the world of high-studded couture design 2 years ago. With his angular, sleek design – often architectural in presence yet sheepishly feminine at the same time, Thakoon’s clothing has graced every A-Lister on the block, not too mention Vogue Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour, tagged him as the new ‘it-boy’ for next season! Check out his pre-2008 Spring Collection here and thank Thakoon for bringing sexy back. (EP)

Lam-bitious

San Francisco/NY based fashion designer Derek Lam has been making moves since his introduction into the high fashion world back in 2004. Having won the prestigious CFDA Perry Ellis Swarovski Award for new designers in 2005, Lam has been on every Top 10 list of “Designers to Watch”. He just recently landed the Tod’s account and will be creating a specific Ready To Wear line for Fall 2008. Haute, indeed! (EP)