Contrastshop.blog http://www.contrastshop.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:14:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 British Style Genius - The Street Look - Part 1 http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/british-style-genius-the-street-look-part-1/ http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/british-style-genius-the-street-look-part-1/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:03:17 +0000 contrastshop http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/?p=108 This piece of fashion history from BBC Two is important, educational as well as pleasurable and interesting.
British Style Genius takes a fascinating journey to what makes British fashion and style so distinctive, unique – and so influential.
So lay back and learn about the roots behind today’s street fashion and urban wear.

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So what do we have here?
Simply a nice interpretation of “streetwear”

I like it! Do you?

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Would it surprise you to know that pets have special designers too? Of course not.
Streetwear is not only for people, for example http://www.chiwowwow.com dedicates their entire catalogue for dogs, well not just dogs but very cool and fashionable dogs! You can find on their collection T-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, hoodies and more, all designed with edgy graphics, cool vintage items, surf, rock and streetwear fashion especially for your pet.
So next time take a walk on your street with our cool contrast T-shirts don’t forget your little friend too :-)

]]> http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/pet%e2%80%99s-apparel/feed/ The right streetwear accessories http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/the-right-streetwear-accessories/ http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/the-right-streetwear-accessories/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:48:35 +0000 contrastshop http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/?p=80 In order to complete your streetwear look there are numerous items which can help you: Hats, belts, bags, jewelry, scarves, watches and yes, even wallets!

These items may seem insignificant but let me assure you, those little things make all the difference.

http://sqheads.com presents a nice variety of accessories that will give you the right touch and upgrade your look.

So, check it out and find new and creative ways to express yourself!

]]> http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/the-right-streetwear-accessories/feed/ “Justice” likes T-shirts! http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/%e2%80%9cjustice%e2%80%9d-likes-t-shirts/ http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/%e2%80%9cjustice%e2%80%9d-likes-t-shirts/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:28:03 +0000 contrastshop http://contrastshop.wordpress.com/?p=75

Justice -  an electronic music duo from Paris, formed in 2003 and consisting of Gaspard Augé and and Xavier de Rosnay  released a catchy single whose video and MP3 spread like wildfire across the Internet in summer 2007  ‘’D.A.N.C.E.’‘
The concept of its video is amazing, T-shirts with different  prints that keep changing and making a real arty video and once more we can realize that t-shirts rule the world !

Watch this video and imagine how beautiful it could have been with contrast’s t-shirts.  Although I have to admit, it’s beautiful as it is also :-)

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/02/%e2%80%9cjustice%e2%80%9d-likes-t-shirts/feed/ Adidas Superstar 35th Anniversary Music Series http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/01/adidas-superstar-35th-anniversary-music-series/ http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/01/adidas-superstar-35th-anniversary-music-series/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:09:41 +0000 contrastshop http://contrastshop.wordpress.com/?p=67 Ian brown, the lead singer of the Stone Roses during the late 80’s and 90’s, nowadays with a glorious solo career, a very cool person and a personal hero of mine definitely knows about streetwear. For the 35th anniversary of Adidas he was asked to design a unique pair of vintage model for Adidas as he sees them. The result, here in front of you ! Each pair comes with 4 sets of laces in different colours with a large metal ‘IB’ lace tag.

Of course it’s a Limited Edition, Super Rare! Now you tell me- won’t these Adidas match perfectly with our T-shirts or hoodies and a pair of worn out jeans? I say “oh yes !”. All I need now are the sneakers….

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This time SmartGeezer recommends Marc Ecko Star Wars Stormtrooper Hoody ! only after seeing the picture of it you’ll get the idea! A real avant garde item to my taste! Hope you’ll love it too.

The SmartGezzer blog is very fashionable, takes streetwear to new and original definitions, recommends on creative and very reasonable price range items!

A blog about smart clobber for smart geezers. No poncy crap.

Check it out:  www.smartgeezer.co.uk

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What is streetwear? Is it a way of life? A way of dressing?  A state of mind? Contrast believes in all of the above!
Steven Vogel wrote this very cool book about street and urban wear, collecting opinions and taking photos of friends and people from the street trying to understand the streetwear phenomenon.

Vogel chose not to include “big names” or celebrities in his book, but to interview his friends and specialists on this subject.

If streetwear is your subject this is the book for you!

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Contrast is always checking street wear and urban fashion around the world!
So, today I’m sharing with you trends from Japan, and the best way to do that is checking the people on the street of course!
Check out the T-shirts, hoodies and coats- what can I say…cool!

]]> http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2009/01/japanese-street-fashion/feed/ Which design competition is best? http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2008/04/which-design-competition-is-best/ http://www.contrastshop.com/blog/2008/04/which-design-competition-is-best/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:53:55 +0000 contrastshop http://contrastshop.wordpress.com/?p=45 I know this topic is a bit off topic to regular Contrast chatter, but I’ve been wondering for quite a long time which is the best design competition. Threadless? Design By Humans? La Fraise? Shirt.woot?

Well, it turns out that a few people on Emptees are wondering the same thing, and whilst it isn’t a completely scientific approach (more opinion than fact), there still some good thoughts for those of you that design t-shirts.

Check it out

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