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EVENT RECAP: THE GENERAL STORE POP-UP in DTLA

Last night a few of the Cashmere team members (Rona, Brandon & Jasmin) went downtown to check out The General Store Pop-Up with featured art from Edition One Hundred, Augustine KOFIE and Miles Regis.  Edition One Hundred was responsible for some great photographs and KOFIE had some interesting illustrations.  Miles Regis had an array of artworks using different painting techniques and also had iPad and laptop skins available with his work on it.  We were there to see the video installation from the Forecast TV, a project from our fashion forward friend Teron Stevenson.  The Forecast TV is a fashion based outlet focused on being ahead of the fashion curves and “forecasting” the next trends.  More photos are inside the post.

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376 Comments » | Art, Cashmere Crew, Events, Fashion, L.A.

STUSSY x HEEL BRUISE: UNDER THE RADAR EXHIBIT

699 Comments » | Art, Fashion, L.A.

Retro Jordans “Cool Greys” Release Causes Chaos

On Wednesday, fans across the nation began lining up in anticipation for the Thursday release of the limited-edition Jordan XI “Cool Greys”.

Unfortunately, everything didn’t go smoothly as the release wreaked havoc on a number of shoe stores across the country.  In Mesquite, TX, a melee at a mall forced police to use pepper spray after shoppers began pushing as the 6am release time approached.  One woman, Laurie Martinez, waited in line for 11 hours trying to get the coveted pair of shoes before she was maced when the pushing started.

At Deerbrook Mall in Houston, TX, 300 people were lined up outside the doors at 5am and when they rushed in, the unruly crowds damaged the doorways.  This isn’t the first time a Jordan shoe release has caused trouble.  Last year, fights broke out over the “Space Jams” at Westfield Wheaton Shopping Mall.  Veteran shopper, Kelvin Rodriguez says it best: if you want the shoes, “you have to be clever”.

Of course the shoes sold out quickly, and while they retail for $175, sneakerheads speculate they can go for much more on eBay. Check out some of images below from the midnight shoe release.

1,103 Comments » | Fashion

Fashion Fridays: Fragment Design x Nike Dunk Hi Preview

Hiroshi Fujiwara, working with his creative firm, fragment design, is looking to inject some new life into the Dunk Hi with some hot new colorways.

In this sneak peek, we only have a look at four of the new colorways, each sporting the HF lightning bolt logo at the back of the shoe and they’re definitely looking good. Fujiwara has previously designed
products for BAPE and Converse so expect something fresh from this fragment design and Nike collaboration.

Be on the lookout for more news.

661 Comments » | Design, Fashion, Kicks

Levi’s Launches “Shape What’s To Come”

Levi’s denim brand is no stranger to innovative marketing campaigns. From their recent “We Are All Workers” campaign to their denim workshops, Levi’s has now launched their own social networking website geared towards women.

ShapeWhatsToCome.com is an online community for all women to share their inspirational stories and connect with other fabulous women.

“Young women are presented with a complex web of opportunities of which are theirs for the taking. And while the possibilities and uncertainties that come with so many options can be daunting, we are going forth. We simply need a wider range of unconventional guidance and direction to help weave together our many interests and ambitions,” says Levi’s.

“This is why we created Shape What’s to Come – an online community based around shared interests and passions, regardless of age or location. It’s a place where we can seek perspective and support from women like ourselves…and maybe not like ourselves.”

“We think of it as mentorship, reimagined, where each of us can both inspire and be inspired. It’s a place to negotiate our complex choices and to savor ideas from around the globe. It can be as simple as sharing goals and getting a dose of inspiration, or it can turn into actual connections: the spark of an opportunity, the launch of a career, or the beginning of a great adventure.”

For more information, head over to Levi’s new ShapeWhatsToCome.com!

761 Comments » | Fashion

Skullcandy Unveils Their NBA Starting Five Crew

NBA All-Stars, Kevin Durant and James Harden of the Oklahoma Thunder, Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz, The Chicago Bull’s Derrick Rose and Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia Sixers have teamed up with Skullcandy to form the “Skullcandy Crew”.

“The Skullcandy Crew” brings a fresh, new outlook on outerwear. Combining music and sports, Skullcandy has secured some of the hottest young stars in the NBA to give us the 411 on some real ballers. Whether its hosting charity events, updating Twitter accounts, hangin’ out backstage or droppin’ beats with the Roc Nation family for our musical pleasure, the Skullcandy dream team has broadened the scope on true entertainment and fashion.

Check them out at SkullCandy.com to get all the scoop on and off the court! And be sure to check out the official Skullcandy Crew video below.

1,244 Comments » | Cashmere Agency, Fashion, Sports, Viral Video

Fashion Friday: Streetammo – Serving Premium Streetwear Goods!

First founded and popularized in 2003 by Mark Urban in Denmark, Streetammo caters to deliver premium streetwear gear, in an all-in-one hub.  It is a user-friendly online store and community, housing some of the biggest brands in the industry, which is divided into four different departments: Skateboarding, Streetwear, Lifestyle, and Premium brands.

Now that Streetammo has officially landed in the States, you will be able to find products from Diamond Supply Co., Adidas, WESC, Vans, UNDFTD, TITS, Clae, Supra, Stussy, Stones Throw, Sneaktip, Nixon, LRG, Keep, Insight, HUF, Neff (Snoop Dogg Certified), In4mation, G-Shock, Girl, Crooks & Castles, Alife, Obey and more.  Streetammo also offers their own private label clothing and shoe line, both of which are exclusively sold on the website.

Not only will you find some of the top clothing brands, but you will also find great deals on Streetammo.com with their sale items and chances to win some free gear through their Facebook and contest promotions.

To get the latest updates, be sure to follow Streetammo on Twitter and Facebook!

907 Comments » | Fashion

Cashmere Fashion Friday: Shwood Ashland Glasses

Finding perfect pair sunglasses is like finding the perfect mate…It takes months to discover, it has to compliment your personality and most importantly, it has to be the best looking accessory you carry around.  Well, look no longer because Portland-based company, Shwood, just launched their newest line of sunglasses called Ashland.  Specializing in fashion accessories (watches and sunglasses) that are crafted from wood, Shwood designed this new line of shades to mirror the classic utilitarian design of aviator glasses.

The Ashland sunglasses offer polarized lenses  (above) or  mirrored lenses (below) within a chunky East Indian Rosewood frame.

Why we love it?  These sunglasses are unique, timeless, classic and by far one of the most creative.  They come with a case constructed from a mix of Walnut and European Maple and features a two-piece slider design to keep frames secure, as well as easily accessible.  Lastly, they retail for only $145 on Shwoodshop.com.

1,083 Comments » | Fashion

Style Network’s 2nd Annual “Give & Get Fete” Fundraiser Benefiting Dress for Success

Last night, Style Network held their 2nd Annual “Give & Get Fete” fundraiser benefiting Dress for Success at  the Soho House in West Hollywood. Cashmere Agency was there to support the good cause and was wowed by the experience. Garcelle Beauvais was the beautiful host for this year’s festivities. The fundraiser was a huge success with a fantastic evening filled with celebrities including Elise Neal, Ali Fedotowsky, Audrina Patridge; complimentary spa treatments, gifting suites, a silent auction, and more.  Not to mention the bottomless supply of red and white wine along with delicious sweets for guests.  If anyone knows how to properly pamper the ladies, Style Network and their staff are the experts!

All of the funds earned through ticket sales and the silent auction will go directly to Dress for Success.  The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive not only in work, but in life. We thank Style Network for the generous invite and  congratulate  them on the success of the charitable event.

To see more photos from last night’s glamorous event, please visit MyStyle.com and to find out more on how you can help Dress for Success, please visit their website.

263 Comments » | Cashmere Agency, Entertainment, Events, Fashion

Cashmere Fashion: Photo Shopping Gone Too Far?

Ann Taylor has successfully turned itself from a staid, homely brand into a covetable one, even garnering comparisons from the New York Times to Dior and Balenciaga. But it’s not all good with the brand’s online store, where online women’s publication, Jezebel, noticed that models appear to have been ridiculously photo shopped.

For example, in the photo below (on the left) from the Ann Taylor online store, the model has hips remarkably smaller than her shoulder span. Also in the below photo (on the right), Ann Taylor helps the model stave off muffin top by digitally sanding down her hips and thighs to avoid fabric folds, which most agree are realistic and hardly unsightly. Also, amazing how smooth the silk shirt in the photo on the right is as its tucked into the model’s slacks, eliminating bunching and rippling.

So it would appear that Ann Taylor is a store with near impossibly smooth clothes and skinny models or they have a little retouching scandal on their hands.  Ultimately, its up to their customers to decide how they feel about this photo shop situation with Ann Taylor’s online store.

1,247 Comments » | Fashion