IT'S NOT JUST CLOTHING, IT'S A LIFESTYLE

Presenting its Spring/Summer 2012 roster, California-based footwear label Yuketen debuts a range of its current and forthcoming seasonal releases. The collection embodies much of the label’s trademark DNA with the inclusion of moccasin style hi-top and low-top boots cut from a range of high quality material choices. Positioned within the mix, an all-red Blucher WF is introduced as a collaborative alongside Australia’s Up There Store. The unique iteration sees a floral embossed leather construction, contrasting white leather laces, as well as heavy off-white stitching that rounds out the moc toe form and rear heel. Playing around with a variety of premium materials, the remaining models include the Blucher Kiltie FO in a multicolored amalgam of suede leathers, and a Maine Guide OX DB Quatro that is positioned atop a welted Vibram outsole and mocked up in a hunter green and light brown suede upper. The entire range is now offered through the Up There Store.

Although exclusive to Japan, THE NORTH FACE PURPLE LABEL has garnered high praise all over the globe for its streamlined approach to design and unique inspirations. Today, by way of contemporary fashion label nanamica, we present the 2012 spring/summer collection for the outerwear brand’s subdivision. Fusing the minimal design elements of the ’60s and ’70s with modern day technical materials, this collaborative effort presents a comprehensive selection of parkas, ponchos, windbreakers and trail pants all enhanced with bold colors. This collection is currently available at nanamica outlets and select Japanese retailers.

French designer Yves Saint Laurent was regarded as one of the most celebrated and influential designers of his time. So it’s no surprise that as his name lives on, his loafers would leave no detail overlooked and also fetch a pretty penny. The leopard print Hair Calf Jack Loafers from the namesake label’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection are made with 100% hair calf leather, and feature a white rubber sole with textured foxing at the toe and an embossed logo detail at heel. Crafted entirely in Spain, these unique and luxurious loafers will set you back $575 USD, and can be purchased from online fashion boutiqueSSENSE.

Aligning with the All Gone 2011 World Tour, Michael Dupouy, otherwise known as La MJC, and Undefeated join to create a three-part collaborative Five Strike T-shirt. Making use of the trademark UNDFTD tally motif, the logo is draped in a signature leopard print reflecting the publication’s cover and giving nod to the animal print streetwear trend of the past year. The T-shirt will be offered in a black and white iteration. Both styles just released at the All Gone UNDFTD Las Vegas Signing Event yesterday while further availability will open up to all UNDFTD chapters beginning Friday, February 17 before hitting the UNDFTD web store on February 20.

Amidst the industry festivities taking place in Las Vegas for the MAGIC Tradeshow, Gourmet manages to unveil a new iteration to its running-inspired “The 35″ silhouette for the current Spring 2012 season. Branded as The 35 AP, the pair boasts a textured suede upper that takes on an all-over-print leopard print motif. A pure white midsole, black outsole, black laces, as well as matching interior lining and metal hardware rounds out the animal-inspired pair. The 35 AP is now available through the Gourmet online shopfor a retail of $110 USD.