House of Cassette has recently released their look book online of their Fall ‘08 collection. We have been ardent supporters of Cassette from day one and we are impressed with the constant growth of the brand. This latest shoot called forth the styling talent of fellow EM writer - Josh Madden, as well as the photography of Robert Hamada; both dear friends of the Evil Monito family. Cassette Creative Director, Peter James Lee showcases new shirtings for men as well as woven knit dresses for women.

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My boy Ryota (Cinpila) was so kind to grace me with these fresh pairs of Vans. These shoes are a Japanese exclusive and is the result of a collaboration between Junya Watanabe (Comme Des Garcons) and Vans. The feel of the leather feels like sandpaper. You can’t go wrong with wingtips on a vulcanized sole. The side zipper is a nice touch as well.

Story: Random asian guy wearing cycling shorts follows attractive lady into Sephora to ask for a photograph.

Cardigan: Burberry
Blouse: Gucci
Skirt: Gucci
Shoes: Gucci
Belt: Gucci
Tights: Wolford
Bag: Marni →

Karl Lagerfeld is one the greatest designers of our time. Despite his eccentricities, the man is extremely talented and he has certainly mastered the art of multi-tasking as he currently holds design direction for Chanel, Fendi, as well as his own name brand line Lagerfeld Gallery. This interview with Charlie Rose is very interesting. Please take note.

Adidas and 032c magazine celebrate the opening of No 74 with METROPOL PARASOL. The magic »Parasol«, a three-dimensional installation and photography by architect and designer Juergen Mayer H. is on display.

No 74 is a unique project curated by adidas, in partnership with No 6 in London. No 6 is a pure adidas store specializing in a select product range, following the same principles as No 74. →

Occupation and Position.
Fashion Market Editor/Assistant Editor- Los Angeles Times

What neighborhood do you closely identify with? What makes it so unique to you?
Venice. I don’t live there, but wish I did. It’s got a great sense of culture and community. Great restaurants and shops, but relaxed. Not flashy. Feels far away from the stuff I do and deal with every day in West Hollywood. →

From Hip Hop’s inception in the South Bronx in the late ’70s, the experience of living as a marginalized class fit well with what Hip Hop had to offer in terms of its ability to express oneself. The concept of sampling and cutting time to create a holistic new experience was something no genre of music or culture for that matter could do. Sure Jazz was indeed a fusion of Creole tradition intermixed with the French immigrants in New Orleans, yet what Hip Hop offered was something so bold, so defiant →

(New York, USA) - I take Hiroshi, my French bulldog, for an hour walk each day around the East Village, where I’ve lived now for five years. We start our daily trek from our home, which is right below Union Square, east of Broadway between Saint Marks and Thompkins Square Park. →

Pictures of these bags have been circulating around the internet for quite sometime. Yet we felt we wanted to highlight the project once more. These are current offerings in the S/S ‘08 collection. →

A man with impeccable style, he is my reason for being a street fashion photographer. Check out his amazing street fashion blog: GOLDEN GAUGE. The Sartorialist of San Francisco? Perhaps. →