If you have stopped by the store then you likely passed Urban Taco. Besides being good friends of the shop, they happen to make some pretty damn good food straight off the food carts of Mexico City. This Saturday, being Cinco de Mayo weekend and their first anniversary, Markus and the crew at Urban Taco are hosting a celebration from 2-10. According to our calculations Beer + Tacos + Music = A Good Time
If you have been in the shop lately, then you have noticed quite a bit of product from Insight on our walls. They recently sent us a packet containing the images for their Spring press, and the pictures are absolutely amazing. These shots must have taken hours to set up and required a lot of strong lungs, but the result is pretty spectacular. Here are just a few:
Veronique Nichanian, menswear designer for Hermes, gave Details magazine 10 great pieces of wisdom regarding men’s style and clothing. Granted they may come off as a little presumptuous, but we can’t really argue with the general concepts.
1. The right proportion and fit are a matter of centimeters—millimeters, really. When you choose clothes that are perfect for you, you feel strong, comfortable, and more self-confident.
2. Style is a question of charm, not nationality. It’s not true that French men have more allure or style than American men. It’s just that they dress with more personality. They don’t follow dress codes, and sometimes they mix things in a way they shouldn’t. Like how Serge Gainsbourg dressed, with his reptile shoes with jeans and blazer and white shirt—that’s charm.
3. For a weekend away, a man should bring a simple shirt, two cashmere sweaters, three polos, and one pair of jeans. For shoes, either sandals or light leather moccasins—just the essentials.
4. In relationships, you must show proof of love and do something passionate. I once had a boyfriend fly from New York to Paris just to have dinner with me. It was very smart.
5. Age is not important. A man, no matter if he’s 20 or 60, can wear a tee and jeans if he has the right body.
6. You should have one watch for the weekend, one for the week, one for suits, one for sport. I love watches. Watches are for men what perfume is for women. They are very personal, and you can wear them according to your mood.
7. Wearing a scarf is about attitude. A man should just wrap one around his neck, maybe two times—but not tightly like women do. It should be nonchalant.
8. Men make a mistake when they follow fashion instead of their own personality or their own body. When they dress in a very slim shape even if they don’t have the right body, it’s all wrong. It’s awful. With my husband, I tell him, ‘Stay yourself and I’ll take care of you.’ He’s the most spoiled man in Paris.
9. You can never have too many cashmere sweaters. There are so many kinds of fits and colors. You should have a lightweight one for summer and a heavier one for winter. Whether you wear darker colors like navy or brighter ones like green or yellow can depend on the way you wake up.
10. The most timeless article of clothing a man can have is a leather piece. An Hermès leather bomber.
This Thursday, April 24th, Centre will be co-hosting Quick’s Big Thing Concert at Palladium Ballroom. The free concert and awards show is intended to showcase local music. 10 awards ranging from ‘Big Group’ to ‘Next Big Thing’ to ‘Big Collaboration’ are up for grabs and there are a lot of familiar names from the Dallas scene listed. Among them is the likes of our friends from The Party, PPT (who’s newly released album, Denglish, is pure heat!!!), Odis, Ghosthustler, Kieth P, Prince William, Black Tie Dynasty and more…
Among others attending and playing will be Headkrack, Gordon Kieth and a headline performance by The Polyphonic Spree.
Many of you have probably been on this one for a while, but we can’t get enough of the blog Stuff White People Like. We like it because it’s blatantly true, mildly offensive and this is its mission statement:
This is a scientific approach to highlight and explain stuff white people like. They are pretty predictable.
There seem to be a lot of people up in arms about the concept, but if you don’t laugh at some of these posts, then you have no sense of humor. Here is just a taste of some posts:
Dinner Parties:
Though many would have you believe that white people come of age at Summer Camp, it’s simply not the truth. Immediately following graduation but prior to renovating a house, white people take their first step from childhood to maturity by hosting a successful dinner party.
It is imperative that white people know how to host a good dinner party as they will be expected to do it well into retirement.
At the most basic level, these simple gatherings involve 3-6 couples getting together at a single house or apartment, having dinner and talking for 5-6 hours. Though it might seem basic these events are some of the most stressful situations in all of white culture.
St. Patricks Day:
Normally if someone were to wake up at 7:00 in the morning, take the day off work, and get drunk at a bar before 10:00 a.m., they would be called an alcoholic, and not in the artistic, edgy way that white people are so fond of.
On March 17th, however, this exact same activity is called celebrating St. Patrick’s day. This very special white holiday recognizes Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who helped to bring Catholicism to the Emerald Isle. His ascetic life is celebrated every year by white people drinking large amounts of Irish-themed alcohol and listening to the Dropkick Murphys.
It is also the day of the year when you can make the most gains in your social and professional relationship with white people.
Outdoor Performance Clothes:
As white people get older, they like to make clear boundaries between their professional and personal lives. They don’t mind talking about their personal life at work, but they hate talking about their work life when they are enjoying a weekend or vacation. But with blackberries and laptops, white people could be working anywhere, at any time. So how do you know when they are off the clock? It’s easy, check their clothes.
When white people aren’t working, they generally like to wear Outdoor Performance Clothes. The top suppliers of these garments and accessories include North Face, REI, Mountain Equipment Co-Op, Columbia Sportswear, and Patagonia.
When you see white people wearing these, it is important that you do not discuss business matters. Instead you should say things like “where did you get that fleece?” and “what’s that thing holding your keys to your shorts?” White people will be more than happy to talk to you about their sustainably produced possessions.
…and HERE is a full list of ’stuff white people like’, which as of today is 95 items long.
Well, we have lots of new stuff in the store, but getting all the photos up is taking some time. Hold tight, and in the mean time, check out these cool adds Sony has done for their Bravia series of TVs.
We are a little late reporting on this one, but saw it a while back and figured it was worth a post. The street vendor booth set-up is genius! Also, can you spot the celebrity fan taking a picture of Kanye in the last picture after the jump?
We present you some of the lifestyle product that Nike has dropped to commemorate the Beijing 2008 Olympics starting 08.08.08. Today the the Air Force 2 was released:
Nike - Air Force 2 Lo - White / Pine Green / Black ($68) 317000 131
We are always intrigued by great photography here at Centre and Kareem Black is pretty much a one stop shop for cool ‘pop’ photography. Take a look through his work and you’ll surely have many “oh wait, he took that?” or “hey, isnt that..?” moments.
We don’t know who to attribute these figures to, but they were too good not to post. This is the artists rendition of what Homer Simpson and Mario would look like off the TV screen:
The Hoopers are still flying out the door some make the trip soon if you need a pair. Meanwhile, we have two new styles to add to the collection. First is a boxing/wrestling inspired silhouette appropriately called the Ring Hi. Not for the faint of heart, but it seems like those who like them, love them. Next is another RS100 from the Emergency Pack. Most of the uppers on the shoe are comprised of 3M reflective material for extra safety.
Hold on to your seats, because next month the shades to end all shades will be making a stop at Centre. We might have mentioned these a while back, but here are some more ‘looks’. Every color of the rainbow, Zeiss Lenses, premium Italian acetate and hinges. Your fakes (come on, we all have a pair) from Urban Outfitters are shaking in their boots!!!
Finally got some more product in from Vans. Pretty self explanatory on this one. The shoe of interested is definitely the Mountain Edition, which was retro-ed for the first time for Spring 2008. Anyway, definitely something a little different to throw people off.
Vans - Mountain Edition Hi - Grey/Black Check ($60)
Perhaps one of the most famous car/fashion collaborations took place in the US in the late 1970s. Cadillac’s Seville was aimed to compete against European competition from BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes, and bringing some additional European flair to this all-American model was some Gucci trimming. The Gucci Seville was never an officially sanctioned factory model, instead being a dealer special.
Built by International Automotive Design in Miami, Gucci licensed the use of its branding on the exclusive cars. Around 200 Gucci Sevilles were produced, with the interior and exterior featuring Gucci logos, Gucci cloth, headlining and vinyl. They also came with Gucci luggage. Of questionable taste then and enormously expensive, the Gucci Sevilles typically cost around $7,000 more than the standard car, which retailed at around $15,000. Today, they’re rare, sought after kitsch classics.
