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“Vans”
01/14/08 ·

LinkOut

John + Liz, Sabbatini's Skull and More

Vans for Spring

President Bartlett: Claiborne’s men’s line has a new designer. [CNN Money]

Plastic Fantastic: For the cost of a decent steak, Britons can pick up a full polyester suit. We’ll have the steak, thanks. [Metro UK]

Bogey: With a skull on his belt, Rory Sabbatini joins the rare club headed by Greg Norman. [Magnificent Bastard]

Color Theory: A rainbow of Vans for Spring. [Kitsune Noir]

Cold Feet: Boots to keep your toes from freezing. [The Moment]

Class War: Wealthy guys who date celebrities. [Ledger Pop Journal]

01/18/08 ·

Scene

Kempt Man of the Hour: Julian Schnabel

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Photographed by our fearless lensman, Patrick McMullan.

Yes, we know what you’re thinking: What the hell is he doing here? Certainly no-one in their right mind would call larger-than-life art world provocateur Julian Schnabel well dressed, but you’ve got to admit he’s got a lot of style—inimitable and even unenviable as it might be. When he first started wearing pajamas in public we were more than a bit skeptical; but when he threw some cashmere on top we started to see the light.

He not only owns this look (like anyone else wanted it), but he’s really making the mad genius thing work.

06/16/09 ·

LinkOut

To Catch a Thief

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Gone Bad: LiLo enters the “jewel thief” phase of her career…but perhaps the real culprit is her twin sister. [BlackBook]

My Custom Van: Vans expands their repertoire into boat shoes and quasi-desert boots. [Refinery29]

Mysteries of Seattle: The northwestern boutique ventures into music blogging. [Blackbird]

The Eyes!: We continue to be kind of in love with Zooey Deschanel. [Vulture]

01/22/10 ·

Good Idea

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Swag

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As morally unimpeachable bloggers, we’re usually above the base temptations of swag. But these raincoat-vinyl Vans may be the exception. These were sent along from New York’s MacBar in a perfect mac-and-cheese yellow, and we’re a little surprised no one thought of it before. A low-top galosh sneaker is pretty much perfect for casual raingear—and canvas was getting a little played out anyway. Say hello to our new favorite pair of Vans.