Flight of Fantasy

This is the kind of design that SP lives for - a design aesthetic that seeks to enhance one's individuality, a use of imagery in fabrication that is meant to underline the wearer's creativity and emotional connection to their personal look.

Marjan Pejoski is one such designer that gets it. He gets that there are those walking among us who don't want to be one in a sea of many, people who prefer to stand out in stylishly progressive way. His designs are artistic and pay great attention to detailing; the womenswear collection is both sensual and playful, the menswear line somehow is as well - but in a more masculine form.

I was so enamoured with the womenswear that I had to cop a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to stop by marjanpejoski.com to view more confections by this talented designer.




* photos from marjanpejoski.com.

In & Out

It's so not p.c. to big up other blogs in such blatant fashion, but I just got whiff of M.O.B.'s blog.

Yo, they have a In & Out session set up on the site that you just have to see and read. Most funniest and a great way to cap your night...or get your giggles in your cubicle or whatever.

Anyway, pop by M.O.B. and check 'em while they get busy doin' it wild.

* pic is from MOBliving.com.

The Man in the Room

Kris Van Assche.


A young protege direct to you from YSL, and now artistic director for Dior Homme, Kris brings love for the modern aesthetic to the runways with his self-named line.

One only needs to see a few details from his line to understand his love for the game - the play - of fashion. In true dramatic form, Kris melds modernism with a laissez-faire attitude, which metamorphosizes the wearer into an upgraded, more chic version of his former self.

My best advice is to find your nearer stockist and cop just one piece, so that you too can become the man in the room.



* photos from Fall 2009 collection at krisvanassche.com.

The LV Don ups the Ante

So it's finally official. The product shots for the Kanye West x Louis Vuitton sneakers we've been hearing about since at least last spring are finally here. Expect these to come in red, white and black of course. These will also be available in high's and Kanye confirmed he has the ladies covered with their own line. Per Kanye, “I couldn’t do a collection without including the ladies … I used to shop for the perfect sneaker for my girlfriend,” he posted on his blog, http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/ ,“It may not seem like it sometimes, but I do it for the ‘hood!!! I go hard! I begged them to make these!!!”

Watch for these to be coming to a LV store near you in June.

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...