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Monday April 8th, 2013

Why Your Local Dance Store Might Be the Best Place to Buy a New Pair of Shoes
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Why Your Local Dance Store Might Be the Best Place to Buy a New Pair of Shoes

The great thing about dance shoes is that they look a little sexy, but they’re sturdy and practical. Those kinds of dance shoes are perfect for women like me who enjoy being able to walk in their heels—or maybe even run for a cab in them.

Fashion is not oblivious to their charms. Most recently, APC designer Jean Touitou, who has showed us many times over the years that he understands the value of a great ballerina pump/not looking like an idiot in uncomfortable heels, commissioned an Argentine company to make tango shoes for his fall collection.

Click through to see our favorites, in dance stores now.

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Published at 12:20 PM

Thursday February 28th, 2013

Friday June 29th, 2012

A.P.C. Founder Jean Touitou Thinks the New Menswear Collections Look ‘Like a Third Reich Fantasy’ — Is He Right?
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A.P.C. Founder Jean Touitou Thinks the New Menswear Collections Look ‘Like a Third Reich Fantasy’ — Is He Right?

A few hours ago the always outspoken A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou tweeted the following: Milan & Paris fashion weeks look like a 3rd reich fantasy. Aryen shaved legs men sporting shorts. That shit got to stop. You could say the looks above merely reflect the recent trend towards the 1930s and military style, or you Read more →

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Published at 12:33 PM

Tuesday January 3rd, 2012

DW by Kanye West Launches Twitter–Does This Mean a Second Collection Is Really Happening?

DW by Kanye West Launches Twitter–Does This Mean a Second Collection Is Really Happening?

While we haven’t heard anything concrete about Kanye West’s clothing line since October, recent rumors about his looking for studio space in London to prep a fall 2012 collection suggest that it’s still something he’s working on. Good for him.

Yeezy also appears to have launched a a new Twitter handle for his line: @Dwbykanye. The description: “Kanye West’s most anticipated Fashion Clothing Line DW.”

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Published at 11:27 AM

Tuesday March 15th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Japan Fashion Week Canceled, Vena Cava’s Commerce, and Jean Touitou Mouths Off (Again)
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Japan Fashion Week Canceled, Vena Cava’s Commerce, and Jean Touitou Mouths Off (Again)

Japan Skips Fashion Week: The tragedy-stricken country cancels its Fall 2011 fashion week. {WWD, subscription required}

Vena Cava Digital: Now you can buy all of Vena Cava’s clothes on their website. While you’re there, don’t forget to checkout their awesome blog and the for-sale collection of excellent vintage tchotchkes. {Vena Cava}

17 Things You Didn’t Know About Jean Touitou:
The APC designer muses on Samuel Beckett, Metronomy, and crappy French restaurants. {WSJ}

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Published at 11:51 AM

Thursday March 10th, 2011

Kanye’s Paris Fashion Week Misadventures

Kanye’s Paris Fashion Week Misadventures

The fashion industry has a love/hate relationship with celebrities. Paris Vogue is just one of the European glossies notorious for choosing models over celebs for their covers. Last year, Marc Jacobs banned them from his front row because he thinks they distract people from paying attention to the show.

Kanye West definitely experienced this relationship during Paris Fashion Week this season. The rapper and fashion enthusiast managed to score invites to shows like Valentino and Givenchy, but not everyone in Paris was so welcoming.

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Published at 3:07 PM

Monday February 7th, 2011