Pretenders - ‘Back On The Chain Gang’
Ross Matsubara, celebrity publicist and man behind the oh-so addicting Fashion Your Seat Belt, shares a picture of Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons’ S/S 12 ‘Chain Oxfords’. “I’m a huge fan of Pretenders. The band’s cheeky English flair and carnal fashion sense work well with the dark, classic, streetwear-influenced design force that is, Raf Simons.”
Jamie McCarty, a fashion designer based in New York City, sporting her platform heels at Austin Fashion Week. “My shoes are from Trash and Vaudeville and I’ve been listening to a lot of Karen Dalton.”
“The video for this song gives me goosebumps. I really like the collaborations Calle 13 has done with traditional Latin American artists, like the Colombian, Peruvian and Brazilian singers in this song.” Morris wearing OTW Vans at the foot of the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Mexico. (Watch the video here)
Erick Rincon - ‘Inténtalo (Me Prende)’
“If I had known, I would have worn better shoes today.” DJ Erick Rincon of 3Ball MTY at Doña Tota in Monterrey, Mexico.
His tribal mix of cumbia, banda and electronic sounds is spilling out of the clubs of Mexico and onto the Billboard charts in the US. With a new sound that has the power to move you like this, 3Ball could really crossover to the mainstream.
The Walkmen - ‘Blue As Your Blood’
Peter Bauer of The Walkmen on stage at Austin City Limits 2011. A refreshing band to kick off Day 3 of the music festival.
Robert Johnson - ‘Sweet Home Chicago’
“I actually started getting into Robert Johnson. I just open iTunes and play the whole thing through. I like it because it has a classic feel.”
-Emily in Prada at Austin Fashion Week.
Kleerup ft. Lykke Li - ‘Until We Bleed’
“I got really impressed with Lykke Li after hearing her Kanye West mashup. Now I like her music more than ever!”
-Eugenia on her way to Lollapalooza in her Jeffrey Campbell ‘Miller’ Oxfords.
FilfyWordy - ‘Rye Rye vs. Hercules & Love Affair (Blind Mashup)’
“This mashup is my summer song.” Karen at her office in Austin wearing Bata wedge sandals she got in Italy. Get full version of the song here.
DJ Faroff - The Beatles Mashup (LCD Soundsystem & The Kinks)
You know those definitive ankle-high boots, with a short heel, and leather pull tab at the back? That ubiquitous style came directly from rock ‘n roll. From The British Invasion. From Beatlemania. (And maybe even Flamenco). They were born in 1961, when John Lennon and Paul McCartney saw Chelsea boots (Victorian-era riding boots w/ elastic sides) while shopping in London at Anello & Davide. They ordered four pairs, but customized them by adding the heels Flamenco boots used. The Beatles were consciously putting together their iconic look, not knowing how ridiculously influential it would be. 50 years later, most shoeboxes literally say “Beatle Boot” on the description, and designers continue to put stylish variations in their collections every Fall.
Arctic Monkeys - ‘All My Own Stunts’
“These boots remind me of the influence British music and culture have had on me.” Alejandro in his Florsheim Hugos on the ninth floor of the Capitol Tower parking garage.
Julien Doré - ‘Kiss Me Forever’
“These are my London treasure.” Laura standing on broken glass wearing Atmosphere shoes she bought at Primark. This song by Nouvelle Star winner Julien Doré goes well with the romantic heels.
Childish Gambino - ‘Freaks & Geeks’
Colin sent us this picture from Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica. He’s at the start of a journey through Latin America, for which he depends on a few theme songs and this traveling pair of NB Minimus sneakers. This is his “running on the beach” song. Check out Colin’s travelogue here.
Aeroplane feat. Kathy Diamond - ‘Whispers’
Ambar in her Rebecca Minkoff Nubuck Doll booties. She got the very last pair from Revolve Clothing and wore them for two weeks straight. “They were pricey but they go well with absolutely everything.” This song by Italian-Belgian duo Aeroplane goes well with just about anything too.
Nikki Lane - ‘Gone, Gone, Gone’
Desirée posing in front of a sculpture in Houston wearing Irregular Choice shoes. She’s currently obsessed with this song by one of IAMSOUND’s newest recording artists. “In my mind, she’s a mix of country and Lykke Li and I really like her fashion.” Lane actually owns a vintage boutique in Nashville called High Class Hillbilly and will be featured in American Eagle’s Back-to-School ad campaign this year.
The Drums - ‘Let’s Go Surfing’
Max in his Zuriick ‘Damien’ boots has been listening to rock n’ roll revival band The Drums. We found him at an event hosted by Gopher Illustrated magazine. In an era where content is given a second of attention before we click to the next link of the moment, Gopher thoughtfully grabs art and journalism from around the world (especially Latin America) and makes it permanent. Their stubbornness towards the charming reminds us of our old issues of NEST magazine that are still displayed proudly on the bookshelf ten years later.
