Product Review: Puma by Rudolf Dassler Strassenmeister Mid

I love the shoes. I've been wanting a pair of Strassenmeisters for a long time. I had bought shoes from this website but never thought to look for Pumas until a month ago. I was afraid I would see typical Puma shoes rather than their lifestyle collections. I was surprised to see the Puma by Rudolf Dassler under Black Label; this is must be a way to market them in the US.



The thing I love about these is how dressy they are compared to the typical Puma collection. There is a sense of refinement and, do I dare say considering it is a hi-top, class. One feature that may put some off is the color migration. Since the shoe is predominately suede, some of the colors will shift. It almost gives the impression the shoe is a bit more worn than normal. I don't mind this at all but to some might be put of by it.

I do love the ankle strap but do be careful. Tightening them too tight might be detrimental to the shoe, as mine has rubbed a little into the tongue and split the material. So beware of that. Other than that the Strassenmeisters in black are really cool sneakers. I would recommend them to a friend who wants a psuedo lux lifestye hightop.

Denim Love Redux

I am not the only denim fanatic on this planet but of everyone I know, one thing is for sure, I love denim like nobody's business. Growing up I was always crazy for it.

I love wearing them. I love taking care of them. I hope you love denim as much as I do.

Sources to help you love your jeans

• Nudie Jeans Care Guide
• Naked and Famous Jean Evolution
  

Puma Social

"Forget calorie counting, fitness training, and hydration levels. PUMA Social reminds us that we are all athletes, even if the only time we run is to catch a cab home. From ping pong and foosball to darts and karaoke, PUMA Social is dedicated to after hours sports. Because we know it takes just as much effort to score a phone number as it does to score a goal."

Puma Social

100 Legendary Trunks

Louis Vuitton provides a sneak peak of the upcoming book about their history of trunks. Definitely a coffee table book I want to own.



'This exceptional book showcases the most beautiful creations of the House through more than eight hundred photographs. Many incredible pieces are featured here, along with the equally incredible stories of their creation. Available from October 2010.'

Official: Lanvin and H&M collab ready for stores on November 23

“Lanvin is the latest brand to collaborate with H&M, with previous collections designed by the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons and Sonia Rykiel. In a new twist, the Lanvin for H&M collection will be revealed to the world through a special film which will be launched on November 2. The film will be available for all to see online at www.hm.com. Following the film’s debut, it will be just three weeks before customers have the chance to get their hands on a covetable piece of Lanvin for H&M.”

Designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver, the collection will go on sale on November 23 in around 200 H&M stores worldwide. The collection of both womenswear and menswear will be revealed to the world on November 2, just three weeks before the clothes hit the store, making the launch of Lanvin for H&M among the most anticipated fashion events of the year."

Sneaker Pimp: Vans Sophie

The Vans' Sophie shoe is now available for sale. I remember when Nylon magazine did a video of visiting the Vans headquarters, these beautiful shoes were on display for upcoming shoes. Now these suckas are for sale!

Visit the Vans store to see them

Sneaker Pimp: Gourmet Quattro Skate

Gourmet recently unveiled their Quattro Skate shoe. It resembles a chukka with some suede on the outer part of the shoe... probably for durability when busting out ollies and 360 flips.

Gourmet Quattro Skate

H&M x Lanvin

H&M and Lanvin will be unveiling a collaboration on September 9th. This was posted today at the Women's Wear Daily site:

According to market sources, the Swedish fast-fashion giant will unveil a project with Lanvin and its creative director, Alber Elbaz, within the next week.

On Tuesday, H&M launched a viral video campaign on its Web site and YouTube to build curiosity about its annual holiday designer tie-up. A series of black-and-white videos features stereotypical fashion designer types: a man in a skinny dark suit; a woman in an outlandish blouse and chunky jewelry.