NY Mag’s The Cut reported that Nicola Formichetti is in fact launching his own line in correlation with the opening of his new pop-up shop, in Tribeca, and NYFW S/S 2012. The opening of the store will be Septmeber 8th, 2011. The shop will sell everything from his own jewelry line to tee shirts and hoodies to iPad and iPhone cases — all of which he promises will be affordable, as well as Mugler runway pieces Read the full story

Are you guys ready for this?.. Gucci pops-up its Gucci-Icon Temporary Shop on Crosby St. in New York’s Soho tomorrow morning at 10 am with no intention of sticking around for long. “The boutique, its white-washed walls covered in the signature Gucci evergreen and red stripes, will pack up as soon as its wares — which include the Gucci Ronson sneaker, a collaboration with celebrity DJ Mark Ronson — are sold out.” says WWD…”the company is hoping to close the space even before its two-week run is over.” So if this event sparks any interest to you I suggest making it over this weekend, cause i’m sure it will be feeling even more bare bones after the first few days of sell through. See address below.

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The Billionaire Boys Club opened Tuesday to a warm reception. People waited outside the store to get a sneak peek of the merchandise offered. Though it is closed today for a private party, BBC will open its doors to the public again on Thursday, November 29.

The next BAPE?

A walk around lower Manhattan a few blocks in any direction and it is almost impossible not to encounter the ubiquitous aNYthing stickers. Founded by streetwear vet Aaron Bondaroff, known to the public at large as A-Ron the Don, aNYthing (A New York Thing) is a street wear / lifestyle brand that has been bubbling on the New York underground for several years now, mainly by way of aNYthing t-shirts being worn by various in-the-know downtown New Yorkers. Read the full story