Guess What! The images of the Good Guys shoes from designer Marion Hanania in collaboration with April77‘s Brice Partouche that I wrote about a week ago, are online for your viewing pleasure! I love the red and black soles, and am really enjoying the patterned trims on several of the styles. As soon as there’s a place to purchase, I will let you know.
Psst! Hey ladies… 
April77′s very own Brice Partouche paid a visit to Waffle Brunch at the West Cafe yesterday, and was wearing the samples of his re-envisioned shoe-line “Good Guys”. These sustainably leather-free, faux-suede desert boots, made fairly in Portugal were pretty darn exciting. I’m eagerly awaiting the release of these, and the many other style’s he’ll have coming out very soon!
• As I mentioned yesterday, the April 77 online store has launched, and I love this editorial video, Black Hills, for SS11 featuring Jethro Cave and Sophie Willing. Everything at April 77 is vegan as of SS11.
• Johnathan Nosan is a contortionist. But it’s not only the form of his body that he can drastically change – he is also contorting industrial waste into some pretty awesome bags, and for only $35, that’s a pretty amazing deal.
Rejoice! It’s finally here! Our favorite vegan Parisian, Brice Partouche, has launched April 77′s online store, chock full of bad-boy clothes and accessories that embrace the real rebels out there. Their new campaign features Jethro Cave (model, musician, and Nick Cave’s son) and Sophie Willing (model and actress) in photos and an upcoming video!
Day two in Paris started with a warm baguette, strong espresso noir, soyja yogurt, and fresh fruit from the local market. Some of the baguette petit tradicion had dark chocolate chips in it which were phenomenal. My goal for the day was to make it to the April 77 flagship store and splurge on a vegan motorcycle jacket, which I’d been saving up for.
The store was tre chic, filled with rock n’ roll inspired clothes, and hard-to-find items like vegan cowboy boots and thick sweaters made from cotton, as opposed to wool. There were still a few wool items straggling from previous seasons, but designer Brice Partouche, PR master Tommy, and Ben at the store all assured me that the collection will be totally vegan as of 2011. Ben, who was our salesperson was helpful and also had some fun tattoos which you’ll see in the photo album below. He even taught us how to say “fur is disgusting” and “you hate animals” in French, so I could say it to people in fur… which is almost everyone people in Paris. I mean, seriously? If the Arctic Pass had a prehistoric runway, you might be able to imagine what I’m taking about.
It was inspiring to see tags that read “cruelty free fabric and label” and handsomely designed labels that declare “Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather”. James got a seriously gorgeous, brown, waxed-canvas biker jacket and I went with a chambray shirt and a black jacket. I am lucky this store is so far away. I’d be broke. Well-dressed, but broke.
April 77, created by our favorite rock-n-roll, vegan, Parisian designer Brice Partouche, is cleverer than everer. Their new collection features runes-style codes that let you download exclusive music tracks!
John Fluevog does it again. My favorite leather-free shoes from last season are back in a smart navy, tan, black and red plaid. Knock em’ dead with these and a pair of fitted jeans, khakis, or a navy suit. Resin and wood soles, faux-suede interior, cotton uppers and all ethical handsomeness. $189
ADBUSTERS’ “The Revolution Issue” is a must-read for anyone who wants to change the world.
“It may be hard to imagine a revolution erupting tomorrow, but we need to remember that human history is one of resistance, riot and rebellion. In this issue, Adbusters #91: The Revolution Issue – I, Revolution, we provide a look back at history’s greatest struggles as well work from some of today’s freshest radical thinkers.”
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Trousers London offers an adaptation of the classic T5 – 100% Raw Organic Denim with a premium shirting fabric used as lining in a lighter, brighter check, with the piping detail on the side pockets. $294
Rock-star photographer Aliya Naumoff shot these awesome photos for the Spring/Summer 2010 collection from April77.
The brains behind the line, Parisian-Vegan, Brice Partouce, was inspired by the late-80s/early-90s music scenes of noise, hardcore, grunge and shoegazing.
Featuring coarse, open-end denim, and an unkempt, vintage, preppy appeal, oiled cotton jacket, flanel shirts and chino pants.
This is the last season April 77 will use any wool (they are already fur, leather, and feather-free) and by Autumn Winter 2010, the line will be completely vegan.
Check out this sweet PU-coated, cotton motorcycle jacket from John Varvatos. It is a bit more subtle than traditional biker jackets, with concealed zippers. Now if only John would stop using calf, lamb, and goat skin in his other designs. We want more cruelty-free stuff like this Mr. Varvatos, please. Also in this style.
Instead of sending an animal to a family that can’t even afford feed themselves (never mind providing food, land and water to livestock) through organizations like Oxfam and Heifer International, consider an organization like the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation – an an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water.
These great “factory coats” from April 77 are waxed, warm, and classic.
Whether you’re in Ghana, Cambodia or Louisville, Kentucky – finding the best restaurants is even easier. This new search engine could be a life-saver, or at least a way to convince your companions that there’s more to eat than grits. If only they hand an Ipod App!
Keep those toxins away from your boys! Affordable, organic cotton undies from Sloggi are not over-the-top with their logos like some other underwear brands. Simple, sleek, and soft!
