Easily the Dopest Video in 2009! - Kanye West ft. Kid Cudi (Welcome to Heartbreak)

KANYE WEST "Welcome To Heartbreak" Directed by Nabil from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
This so funny I have to you let you all into my mind real quick. While contemplating on what to write to you people I saw a video interview with Kanye West by Details Magazine(www.details.com)since he is don'n the cover of this month's issue of the men's fashion magazine. As I'm watching this video an overwhelming feeling of indifference came upon me because how nauseating it is to hear one man spend almost the entire interview on a narcisistic rant. Note, talking about himself why people ask why talks in third person he says, because I'm a "walking brand" so on and so forth, notwithstanding the reality of that statement. Yet, it still left me wondering is this all he plans to give his loyalist fanbase on live tv when he isnt performing music. Shallow egotistical rhetoric! Anyway, the caviot of this is that I didnt quite want to be controversial or contrary to my true feelings either about it. Please dont take this as I'm hating dude because I really like Ye he is making history no doubt! That's why instead I wanted to post this video and some commentary on the ingenious quantum-progressive musical work of Mr. West. This song is already and instant favorite of mine. Just sometimes I wish someone could WAKE UP MR. WEST!

Warhol Watches

che guevarra as painted by Andy Warhol

Warhol15 is a collective set up to sing the praises of the iconic artist and pop figure, Andy Warhol. Combining a kitshcy style with a fashion sensability has yielded the group a distinctive set of timepieces sure to be attention-grabbers and conversation-starters.



The group maintains that Andy Warhol's ideas about what was popular in American culture and his passion for creativity are what drives them to pursue this avenue. And naturally, as fashion is subjective - as also attested to by SP - the group chose an interestingly subjective medium to present a timeless instrument with such an iconic approach.

Pop over to 15minutesof.com to get your slice of culture for anywhere from $35-$150; you'll also find some free downloads there to stimulate your inner-artista.

I've Got it in the Bag...

So I think it's time I gave up my ten year old The North Face bookback and went with something a bit more sophisticated and stylish. Something that's casual but that can do double duty at the office, if need be. I'm leaning towards the messenger bag at left. I like the utilitarian, uncluttered look and even the angle cut on the flap - it adds just enough detail to make it interesting. I also appreciate that it hasn't been treated with a distressed or "used" look. Just like a good pair of raw denim, this will allow the bag to take on it's own personality as you use and perhaps abuse it, hopefully racking up the kind of nicks, stains, burnished hardware and patina that only come with time. Check for it over at Tanner Goods. I'm also looking at a couple of contenders and I think either below would fit the bill nicely - What do you think?


This bag is by Custom Hide. I like it, but I'm not sure about the shoulder straps...however they have the same model without the straps too. Custom Hide can also hook you up with a bespoke bag based on your specifications.

Last up is a bag from Saddleback Leather. I like this one as well, but I'm not sold on the color or finish...hmm, well at least it's good to know there are choices out there! All three are made in the good ol' U.S.A. and run around 300 bucks.

Fresh Cupcakes Served up by Artist - Jon Contino

If you didnt know, Style Progressive is not only committed to being the ultimate purveyor of superlative style and elevated fashion. But we folks - are urban tastemakers of the ARTS. So now that we are aquainted I need to tell you about artist, Jon Contino. Most noted for his novel street culture graphic branding , illustration and has recently added hand-drawn lettering (Letter Cult)to his portfolio . I was first introduced to his work through following Broooklyn Circus ,the fresh cut-sewn streetwear clothing brand. In the header of our blog we feature one of his pieces and which is by far my favorite piece to date. Its clear that this NY native's , edgy, whimisical and unapologetically raw style is influenced by the city streets of Brooklyn. I will be checking back in on him from time to time to give you the latest oven-fresh cupcake. Because, right now I have a full plate..so hey, get your own! Live 2008 interview with Jon Contino courtesy of francoshade.com http://vimeo.com/2902936

Free the Robots: Listen to the Future

style progressive is all about collaborative efforts. Free the Robots, part of a collab with Jazz + Milk - a production team out of Europe - has been making illy jazz-tronic music for lovers of all things jazz, hip-hop, and electronica in one big mash-up.

Check out Lil Man as he bashs his plush toy's head to FtheR's "Listen to the Future". Yeah, the song is hot...



You can pick up the entire LP on ITunes or check out more at their MySpace here...

"The Devil Wears Prada" - The True Story!

For the first time ever the ultra-exclusive clandestine order called, the "fashion industry" has given the world it's own version of the Davinci Code! The September Issue, Anna Wintour and the Making of Vogue by R.J.Cutlers (Director)premiered at Sundance Film Festival this past Friday. In the film Cutler is given incredible unprecedented access to the editorial process of the making of the 2007 September issue of Vogue. Which has been tagged the "fashion bible". If you are living on any of our solar systems other eight uninhabited planets and don't know who Anna Wintour is, she is the Editor-in-Chief at Vogue Magazine. Whom was portrayed by Meryl Streep in the 2006 movie, "The Devil Wears Prada". Ok, now are y'all with me? Shall I proceed then. In the film, Cutler follows Anna and her editorial team around getting an intimate account of the preeminent control and influence she has over not only the mag's creative direction but her weight in the fashion game PERIOD! If you happen to own the most prestigious and now most coveted, 2007 September issue of Vogue which was eight months in the development and weighs five pounds. Lucky f'n you! I posted this for all you crazed fashion enthusiasts. One word - INDULGE!

WE KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE- I LIKE THIS JAM!

I Know What You Like! from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Get Munny!

Ok, so I may sound like the biggest kid ever, but there's a toy that I really really really want and can I have it right now? As in, today? As in, can we go to the store and buy it?

KidRobot, the buzz-heavy concept store dealing in gadgets clothing and culture, has the sweetest little toy any adult could ever want. Munny, a design-it-yourself vinyl figurine, will inspire the artistic Gepetto in all of us. Use anything you want to style your little friend, then cuddle him like the little Pinnicho he is (though hopefully, Munny will never come to life. That'd be kinda nutz.)

Enjoy yourself by expressing yourself, maybe your masterpiece will end up in KidRobot's virtual showcase.

* Mad Barbarians Munny doll from KidRobot.com

progressive style is tasty!

In the midst of the doom and gloom that is the United States economy, there shines a bright nugget of hope - a glimmer of happiness. If you look - stretch yourselves - you will notice the approach of something so full of wonder as to light your very souls...

That's right, you guessed it! New York Fashion Week - the hottest industry opener to what promises to be an interesting - if not discombobulated - Fall 2009 fashion season.