The flashiest jackets are just that, jackets spruced up to look awesome. They rarely have anything else that would make them practical and more useful. In the world of fashion, after all, nothing is worn because of its functionality.

The Visnim Nomad jackets, on the other hand, are simplistic and beautiful jackets that also have to their credit a high rate of practicality. The Nomad jackets for this season have improved as everyday jackets because they also include backpack covers. Anyone would know how difficult it is going anywhere during the rainy season when they have a backpack to keep dry. With the backpack cover, you can even commute on your bike and would not have to worry about being unable to zip your jacket while wearing it over your backpack.

The Visnim Nomad jackets are available this season in their traditional white plus black, olive, navy and beige. The backpack covers as well as the jacket are made in Gore-Tex matching material.

Via: HighSnobiety

A pair of jeans is a must-have in anybody’s wardrobe. Which day, after all, is complete without slipping into a comfortable pair of jeans that make you look as good as you feel?

Blue jeans may have been as popular as Elvis’ blue suede shoes, but Balmain gives you a reason to jump off the bandwagon and hope into a pair of black jeans. With patchwork embroidery and rivet work, the jeans have low slung back pockets and flared bottoms. The most stunning piece of work on the jeans is the studded and embroidered ankh over the right thigh. Ankhs may signify life and the balance of the sexes for the Egyptians, but this piece of clothing is intended solely to flatter the legs of our fair ladies.

Unfortunately, the Balmain jeans will flatter only a few select women with a price tag of over $10,000. Pre-ordering the jeans at LuisaViaroma means you can get your legs in these by March 31, 2009.

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Diamonds are not just a girl�s best friend any more. Guys too are getting to know them better and are falling in love with them eventually. And they have found a great way to flaunt it too, ties, shirts and now hoodies! The casual wear just got glamorous enough for Red Carpet events. Check out Colby O�Donis (pop/r&b sensation) don the One-of -a-Kind Hoodie, Embellished with over 4,000 Hand Placed Swarovski Crystals and 3 Carat Diamond Zipper Pull for the American Music Award�s Red Carpet! Unveiled in style, Konquest Clothing could not have chosen a way better to reveal its premium casual menswear line. Konqest says the hoodie was designed to draw attention to the new line and raise funds for building schools in Uganda and that 30% of the profit will be donated to charity.

KONQUEST, described as �affordable couture� that is both masculine and stylish, launched it at its new showroom, ToolboxLA at LA New Mart last month. The hoodie will go on display at several stores which carry the line which is pegged at $10,000. This unprecedented mix of style and masculinity is set to conquer the 21st century menswear market. The Konquest Clothing line is from the same people behind the $10,000 Key Closet jeans which O’Donis is also wearing in the picture above. Party with a sense of charity!

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Those who happen to miss Daft Punk’s Alive tour last year and still regret their unfulfilled desire of getting some knowledge about designing DIY clothing can cheer up now. Now you can consider counting possibilities to populate your wardrobe with an array of silhouettes all gleaming with your favorite shades. The creative mind behind Daft Punk’s collection has penned down an in-depth seminar on Instructables for all interested lively you. After going through it, I realized that integrating electroluminescent wire into the clothing is not difficult at all and also falls within the budget.

I would propose you to follow the appended tips in the tutorial for an exclusive EL garment that satiates all levels of your creativity. Do assure that they last for at least more than a night out in the town.

Designing EL clothing requires wiring, soldering and other skills where you may have to deal with regret. But if you follow it cautiously then I can assure that results say everything.

Via Engadget

This full-of-potential concept of integrating speakers into the jacket’s hood is a revolutionary concept-based creation by Tim Dubitsky. Called Hood.e concept, it is initially projected as a safer option for his nephew who cannot stay from from music even on his way to school. Then, days came when he had to cross a busy road that may prove dangerous for him if he gets lost in his music and thus had to bid farewell to earbuds or headphones. Bah humbug! But where is the substitute for his survival?

The idea of availability of speakers embedded in the hood can enable users’ ditch the ear buds and cords whilst still being able to hear the music in presence of noise. Tit for Tat, if doesn’t like the loud volume.

Via Core77

The very mention of £640,000 jeans hitting the market raised eyebrows making people wonder what makes it bear this hefty tag. And what justification it has to earn customers? For sure, it would be creating a buzz amongst elite class for grabbing it before anyone could. But still one wonders what it features? This luxe offering by Secret Circus Clothing is no less than on the face diamond advertisement with back pockets decked up with diamonds. You calculated right, it would cut your balance by $1,265,534.

Well on the other side, uber rich class is taking it as an opportunity to make their bum look worth $$$$. It is bejeweled with 15 gorgeous diamonds to it counting a 4.63 carat marquise cut diamond worth £102,000; two 6 carat round radiant cut diamonds valued £250,000 each; one 5.09 carat princess cut priced £104,000; one 5.27 pear cut for £134,000 plus 10 single carat diamonds worth £50,000.

Irma Matulionyte modeled this jean at the brand’s launch at London Fashion Week in past February but very few details are disclosed. You might consider them as new entrant to the industry, which would be untrue as they do things silently. That is why they are famous for throwing private parties and keeping new launches on the down low. No information about the first proud customer for these jeans is available for all we know is that the waist size offered is 27”. Secret Circus lately teamed up with the Monaco and British Grand Prix to design garments for the racing events, which for sure would be launched quietly. So, keep your eyes and ears open to sense the launch.

Via TrendHunter