G-Star RAW x Afrojack Limited Edition Sunglasses Dropping Soon

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s collaboration, G-Star RAW has once again teamed up with Dutch DJ and producer, Afrojack. The result of their second eyewear partnership is the limited edition Fat Para Tacoma II. G-Star’s iconic Fat Tacoma has again served as the design’s starting point, and this time the best-selling style has been reimagined with transparent frames and dark green mirrored lenses. This year 1,155 pairs of the limited-edition style will be made available, and each pair will be engraved with a unique product number, along with Afrojack’s autograph.

The style resulting from the collaboration features hallmarks shared by all G-Star designs – such as the aviator-inspired straight-cut lenses and the industrial screw-shaped hinges – as well as special additions made by Afrojack himself. Afrojack gave the style his own take, by adding the side shields and the crystal color. The second eyewear collaboration between G-Star and Afrojack also forms the basis of another partnership with the DJ – a fourth collection – that will be announced later this year.

The limited edition G-Star x Afrojack sunglasses style #654S-909-E000 will be available at selected G-Star stores and online on g-star.com from next week Monday, 15 August 2016.

G-Star RAW and Eva Shaw Collaborates On Limited Edition Sunglasses

International DJ/producer, Eva Shaw has joined forces with G-Star RAW for a special limited edition pair of sunglasses: The Big Booler Wilton.

Always on the lookout for strong leaders, Shaw immediately stood out to G-Star as a pioneer in the male-dominated Dance Music industry. Eva has a natural affinity with fashion as former model, making her decision to collaborate with the denim brand a natural one.

Only 700 of the standout circular sunglasses were produced for the collaboration, and each pair has been engraved with a unique number. Based on their iconic Fat Wilton style, this special edition iteration has been reworked with a slightly larger front and green-colored mirrored lenses.

The Fat Wilton blend features distinct to all G-Star Eyewear – from the straight-cut lenses (inspired by original aviator goggles that were made from everyday glass), to the industrial-screw shaped hinges – with several new additions from Eva. She chose to complement the green lenses with semi-transparent frames in smoke green. Eva also put her own spin on the style with solid white temple tips and solid white inner rims. The result is a pair of round reflective shades with a modern meets retro edge.

In addition, the Big Booler Wilton comes complete with a white leather cord attached to its frame. When stowed away in its sleek white case, this special edition style – complete with its multitasking cord – even doubles as a clutch.

The special edition G-Star x Eva Shaw sunglasses are available at selected G-Star stores and online.

First Look: Carvela Limited Edition Moccasin

This year’s limited edition Carvela is a supreme example of the art of Italian shoemaking. The limited edition shoe is made from premium diamond embossed leather and is available in two colours: a deep bronze and a rich navy.

You can shop the shoe at Spitz stores throughout the country. Also note the shoe is market with its limited edition serial number and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Happy shopping!

Image Credit: Spitz

#FashionFriday – Introducing the Missibaba limited edition artisanal beaded bags collection

On a recent trip to Kenya, Missibaba designer Chloe Townsend, met Abigael Terenoi Sentero and her group of Massi beadwork craftswomen. Astounded by the intricacy of their work and a shared passion for women’s rights and community empowerment a decision was swiftly made to collaborate on an exclusive collection of beaded bags.

Sentero is married with two daughters and lives in the Keekonyokie location in Kajiado County, Kenya. Relying on beadwork to support her family, she meets twice a month to chair a group of likeminded women who discuss issues effecting the community and ways of promoting and selling their beaded products. Chloe came into contact with the beautiful beadwork, traditionally done on leather belts, and felt that the striking patterns would work wonderfully on bags. Sentero and her group are the breadwinners of their families and each contribute on a monthly basis to a combined kitty of funds that go to school fees and to upgrading shelters from Maasai manyatta to the modern mambati houses.

 

Chloe gave Sentero the colourful leather panels for three different Missibaba bags and the Cha Ching, Macaw Sling and Macaw Clutch were given a uniquely Kenyan makeover. “I am thrilled with the outcome and completely love the slightly skew obviously hand beaded feel,” she enthuses. A true labour of love, each bead has been stitched on individually, evident by the odd stray needle hole, and took the women many weeks to complete. The beaded panels were then delivered to the bustling Missibaba studio in Cape Town to be assembled and finishing touches made.  The final outcome is a small collection of unique and exquisite pieces ready to be worn and loved by a handful of lucky women.

 

Chloe and business partner Lizel Strydom are attracted to the handmade, artisanal quality of African design and crafts. “The patterns embrace the ethos of beauty in imperfection. No line is straight, no dot or mark the same and the overall effect speaks to the heart! It is very human”, explains Chloe. The pair describes African design as having a freedom that is completely intoxicating and insatiable.

 

Missibaba beaded collection bag prices range from R2250.00 to R3600.00 and are available for purchase exclusively from the Missibaba shop in Birdhaven, Johannesburg (Shop 3 Wrenrose, 64 St. Andrew St, Birdhaven, Johannesburg).

 

 

Happy shopping this weekend!