VCUarts professor Siemon Allen has put his 10-year collection of South African records, stamps, newspaper clippings and cultural objects on display at VCU’s Anderson Gallery. He calls it: South Africa: Collection Project. Click for the continuation.

Good friend and confidant, Justin Van Hoy is having a show in San Francisco this Friday, so stop by and say hello, have a drink and buy something. I’ll be making the trip out for this one, mainly for the drinks, but don’t tell Justin that.

6-9pm at BELLJAR
(16th Street in The Mission)

These are really quite incredible. Brazilian born, Connecticut based artist Dalton Ghetti carves miniature masterpieces into the graphite of a pencil tip. He uses a razor blade, sculpting knife and sewing needle, not to mention lots and lots of patience. Click here to see more of his impressive skill!

New York Magazine took a little walk about Mad Decent’s block party last week to capture some of the most well dressed people there. We can’t agree with all of their choices but hey, there’s nothing like people watching. Click for the continuation.

All we’re saying is that this outfit is on point. Click for more.

In 2007 at Gaga’s first Lollapalooza performance, she left the stage and was noted as a “trainwreck” due to her poor performance. Thus on her 2010 return the to Chicago festival, she made sure that all changed by giving the crowd a feel-for-all ride over the hands of thousands wearing the same sliver-jeweled bra she wore during the 2007 performance.

Did you touch her? What did she feel like? You can check out the full Lady Gaga Lookbook here.

Standing out like a sore thumb, the old, yet marvelous structure at 190 Bowery looks at you everyday. With the New Museum and Bowery Hotel just down the street, along with an ever growing number of modernly-restored new buildings, the building leaves a bit of a mystery. With its own the resident stoop man holding it down and untouched graffiti left to cover the walls on the outside, it is now a reminder from New York’s yesteryear. On the inside though, it’s the NY dream house of photographer Jay Maisel. Click for the continuation.

Every time I go to lick the orange fuzz off my fingertips, it’s going out to you Morrie! In case you missed it, Business Day had an obituary for Morrie Yohai, the inventor of Cheez Doodles and a man who should have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

These beautiful pictures were taken by Alix Bancourt of The Cherry Blossom Girl blog on her visit to the dress designer’s showroom. The dresses are gorgeous, long, ruffled, with beautiful details and muted colors. Take a peek into MLH‘s gorgeous & inspirational studio.

Our friends from Philly are coming down to Richmond this Thursday night to play at Capital Ale house and we’d love it if you came. If you’ve never heard of East Hundred, check out their MySpace or click for the video.

East Hundred at Capital Ale House / 623 East Main Street / Richmond, VA / Thursday Aug. 12 / Doors open at 9:00pm / Show starts at 10 /

We are all very familiar with the advertising campaigns for Marc Jacobs collection that have been gracing the pages of our favorite magazines for over a decade. Steidl books has collected the images into a new photography book showcasing the intelligence and individuality of the brand, the unique photographic style and unusual choice of models. Get yours here

Kate Moss. I wonder how many times you’ve been photographed in your life? Do we really care? These latest ones of you shot by Patrick Demarchelier for the The Moss Factor editorial in the September 2010 issue of Vogue UK. PS, those red pants look amazing on you. Click for the full set.

Want a nice little summer mix to get you through this last month of the best season in the world? Try this new mixtape by Violins, available for download here.

Last spring we saw swinging waist-length side braids all over the runways and well, all over the place. The trend lives on still, and here a few ideas to update your braid look for late summer/early fall.

Let it grow, always. Abbey Lee for Moussy Fall ‘10. More after the jump.

Take the perfect blend between Fleet Foxes and Animal Collective, and you’ll get a band hailing from our nation’s capital. The five-person band blends a perfect mix of folk and noise to create a steadily unique sound. Click for a download.

Well, first off you can start by getting off the computer, try reading a book, such as this one. Secondly, you could go back to the basics. Go to your locally-owned movie store and ask for Sydney Pollack’s Jeremiah Johnson (1972). Click for the continuation.

Who tests denim at just 2 weeks in? We do. To us, initial reaction is one thing, but when it comes to denim, our goal is to stretch them out in the first two weeks so that those remaining five and a half months feel great. We’re stoked about getting Raleigh Denim in the shop and available online because we like to establish good relationships with our neighbors, and that’s how we think of Raleigh Denim. Click for the continuation.

If you’re in Richmond this Sunday and want to escape the stickiness of the Watermelon Festival, then head down to Hull Street for the 13th annual Gwar-B-Que. What is a Gwar-B-Que you might ask? Just what it sounds like. BBQ, tattoos, gurlz, skating, shredding, karaoke, spew olympics and you guessed it, GWAR! Click for the continuation.

We just got in the first fall shipments from Generic Surplus, Sperry, Palladium and Eastland for men. Click to see what has arrived.

Need Supply Co. just won first place in Richmond Magazine’s category for Best Designer Denim Selection. “In 14 years of business, Need Supply Co. has won the allegiance of shoppers from Richmond to the Ukraine (no joke) with more than 200 denim varieties for both men and women. Owner Chris Bossola says the women always go for the dark skinny jeans while the men grab the raw APC denim. Why? Versatility of course, Bossola says.”

Click here to shop our men’s denim. Click here to shop women’s denim.

Richmond, Virginia’s own Born Ugly is coming to LA this week for two art shows and the premiere of Issue #7! If you’re in the Southern California area then come out and see these assholes and show some love. Click for the continuation.

I love the retro-inspired looks of Marc Jacobs’ Resort 2011 line. The whole thing makes me want to fill up the inflatable pool and sip cocktails on a lawn chair in the backyard all day. Here are a few of my favorites, see the entire collection here

One of my favorite models, Bambi Northwood Blyth, recently shot for New Zealand’s No Magazine. The beauty was photographed by Mark Hunter (aka the Cobrasnake) and styled by Zara Mirkin. The result is absolutely incredible. You can see all the images here

If this isn’t a F/W look for 2015, then this guy is just being homeless in style. Photo by Julia Chesky. If you click to read more, you can see how sweet his necklace is too. It’s handmade by two jewelers in Brooklyn, NY.

If you appreciate the beauty of well-aged leather, then you’ll surely appreciate this 4-year old Brooks Saddle. Click for the continuation.

We’re all growing tired of the 100+ degree weather, but fashion darling Alexa Chung proves that the hot weather doesn’t have to cramp your style. Known for her distinctive, quirky style and laid-back, but always spot-on wardrobe, she manages to always look effortlessly cool through the summer heat. Here’s a peek at Alexa’s killer summer style.

Take the time to shine a little bit. New offerings from Garnett Jewelry allow you to do just that, click to take a peek at what we just got in.

One of our favorite gals ever, Erin Wasson was recently shot in her hometown of Texas doing what she does best: being herself. Click for the continuation.

Just got in this great video that showcases one of our favorite new denim companies, North Carolina’s own, Raleigh Denim. The video really gives you a look at the entire story of the company and their true patronage to the roots and heritage of the garment industry in North Carolina. It’s one of those videos that makes you think twice about buying a pair of jeans that are made overseas. The beauty of it all is the simplicity of their mission: to help revitalize the garment industry in North Carolina. Click to see the video.

A pretty simple art project that’s causing some sensitive debate in Europe over the Muslim Niquabs. The project is by French artist Frederique Daubal who is taking pages from fashion magazines, shredding them and making them into masks, creating a statement on identity and transformation for Muslim women. Click for the continuation.

If you’re marking dates in your calendar, make sure to mark down Saturday, August 7th for the Jonny Z festival! It will be taking place on the 200 block of Shields in between Joe’s Inn and Shields Market. It’s a block party featuring the Bizzare Market, raffle drawings, WRIR DJ’s, children’s activities including printmaking by Studio 23.LIVE MUSIC by Josh Small, The Catnip Dreams, Ghostdog & Cinnamon, Photosynthesizers and the Girtles.

We love Rachel, we really do. She’s been modeling with us since we first went online and if you don’t recognize her legs and tattoos by now, you need to adjust your resolution. As a regular contributor to our blog, the woman has a taste for style like no other. She’s the girl who arrives in an outfit that makes you think twice about what you’re wearing and wonder where in the hell she got those shoes. She’s good, no question about it. Click to see her picks for the summer.

Bombay Bicycle Club is a group that we started following in late 2009. Their previous album, I Had the Blues but I Shook Them Loose, hits hard and on point. A wonderful indie sound, somewhat dark, with a hint of Joy Division. It’s really a wonderful album, not to mention the singer, Jack Steadman’s amazing voice that reveals their South East United Kingdom roots. With not even a year past, the quartet just released an acoustic album entitled, Flaws. Click for the continuation.

Launched in 2001, Dolce Vita‘s nonchalant attitude towards fashion resulted in footwear and clothing lines that are effortlessly stylish yet delightfully flirty. By showcasing chic looks attributed to the labels very own modern muse the young, the restless and the glamorous, Dolce Vita has developed an earnest following and is a favorite in great boutiques everywhere. What once was a Southern California secret is now available online. Click to see what we just got in.

From creation, about 12 years ago to it’s official launch in 2001, New York designer, Rachel Comey started her namesake menswear-only collection. Soon after, her trademark men’s style quickly became popular by women who began buying the clothes in small sizes at Barneys. Thus in 2003, the womenswear wing – now the brand’s focus – was created. We just received our first shipment of Comey’s F/W 2010 Mens’s footwear, click to have a peak.

The newly opened Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is now showing Chuck Close: People Who Matter To Me. The exhibition is on view in Focus Gallery 3 until October 17, 2010 and presents works by the artist spanning from 1974 to the present.

Chuck Close is an American painter and photographer known for his massive portraits. I’ve had the honor of meeting the artist on a few occasions at previous Art Basel events and I greatly admire his work. This one is a must see! Visit the VMFA websitefor schedule and hours.

They’re in and just in time for the education season. Herschel Supply Co. makes an absolutely amazing and affordable bag with great attention to detail and design.  They hold a clean simplicity that you just can’t find these days in a standard back pack. Click to see a sample of what we got in.

We stopped by the annual VICE Photo Show last night, curated by Jerry Hsu. Rolled through after work with a few homies which turned out to be another good NYC Thursday evening with free booze and familiar faces. Click for the continuation.

James Lillis of Black Milk clothing just came out with these amazing tights called….Leg Bones. Click for the continuation.

There are just 28 days left until Richmond turns into the biggest party on the east coast. If you’re not familiar with it by now, then it would be impossible to explain. But what it all boils down to is a few good friends who shared close enough birthdays. Those few friends decided to get some people together and all go to Hadad’s lake to have a little party. This was 9 years ago. Click for the continuation.

Danielle is a bad-ass chick. The first time I met her was at a Wu-Tang party with a 40oz. in her hand singing the words to C.R.E.A.M. She knows the store inside and out and has an amazing style that’s always changing. She’s the first one off the rope swing and the first one to tell you that those shoes don’t go with those pants. Click for the continuation.

Like surprises? Click to find out what this new one is.

Photographer Sheryl Nields shoots Scarlett Johansson for Esquire Magazine.  The bombshell babe looks amazing and very 50′s housewife glam. See the full set here

You know, I think some girls could actually pull these off and look good in them. Brazilian footwear label Melissa has teamed up with many designers in the past – Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and even world renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Well now they have joined forces with Italian architect Gaetano Pesce to create a boot made entirely of compressed, interconnected recycled plastic circles. Not feeling the ankle boot? They’re designed for the user to create their own profile by cutting away at the edges. I can picture them with a pair of good jeans and a little scrunch at the end or….nah, maybe just some good jeans.

We just got in some beautiful new Vans from their California Collection. We’re seeing some awesome materials, great attention to detail, and as always, the best style and comfort combination ever. Click for the continuation.

All hail the all-lady Swiss punk band. Chin-Chin started up in 1982, with original members Esther, Karin, and Marie-Anne learning their instruments as they went along. For a brief period, the line-up featured a lead singer named Carol, but by the time the band got their big break in 1985, it was just the original members. Click for the continuation.

To overlook an essential such as the pocket notebook would be like forgetting socks in the winter. It’s a personal place for educated thoughts, sketched, love notes, phone numbers and genius thoughts you had late last night. Thus, we’re proud to introduce to the U.S., MUCU notebooks. Click for the continuation.

On The Run is a fictional tale of three models turned secret spies. As the explore the underside of modeling they become involved in espionage, double-crossing, and hi-fashion spy business. Click to take a look!

Vampire Weekend might be getting into a little bit of trouble over their sophomore album cover. Click for the continuation.