Fall 2015: Best in Ads From sorbet pastels to punchy prints, it's all in the unexpected.Celine sunglasses, $365, Solistic, 917-267-5381; Louis Vuitton dress and blouse, prices upon request, 866-VUITTON; Alexander Wang Calls In All Of His Friends For DoSomething Artist and designer Christopher Nemeth amassed a loyal following after radically blurring the lines between art and fashion, literally turning his artwork into clothing during his prime. Leaving behind a graphical legacy that's recognisable in a heartbeat, count artistic director Kim Jones as a Nemeth fanatic — he who spliced the late creative's famed rope motif for a rousing menswear collection last fall. This time around, Jones ups the ante by saturating his hero's ropes in technicolour, enlivening the maison's well-loved Damier. Splashed across the Keepall and the ever popular Christopher and Josh backpacks, Nemeth's ropes in punchy blue and red fringe the diagonal corners of the accessories — a welcomed update to the monochrome stalwart.
Also treated to a slice of British art are the small accessories, with pochettes, billfolds and organisers as part of the range. So whether you're a giver or a receiver, consider this your motivation to kickstart the Christmas game plan this year: The Damier Graphite Rope collection is available at all Louis Vuitton boutiques.Home / Music + Video/ Not familiar with the sounds of Cadence Weapon? Well, today you will get a little more acquainted as the rising star returns with a new track called “My Crew (Woooo).” The track was produced by the one and only, Kaytranada who laced the wordsmith with something quite solid. Driven by a menacing combination of rattling, intense, punchy drum work the cut gets an added bonus of their odd sounding, fitting laser-like sounds. Cadence takes to the track and gives us a barrage of his lyrical talents and strays far away from the mumbling trend of today. Check out the new single in the stream below and speak your thoughts on it after the jump.
Stay tuned for much more from Cadence Weapon coming very soon! ← Previous Story Be Good Or Be Good At It | A Nasty Playlist For National ‘Be Nasty Day’ Next Story → Listen: K Camp – KISS 4 | Absolutely digging the slew of tie dye in store right now, including this supple Sammy leather tote and J Brand jeans. You might be able to earn a degree from studying the vast array of oxfords at Ampersand right now. This sampling includes vintage reptile wing-tipped, gesso canvas derby, printed brogues, floral embossed suede and Marsell ombre leather. Adds an A+ to every wardrobe! Groove IS in the heart (anything to quote a Deee-Lite track)! Lovin' this 70s maxi with its rick rack trim. Studly, sassy and yet very feminine - such a fantastic combination. Check out this medley of stud-adorned clothing and accessories currently at Ampersand including Valentino Rockstud pumps, Fendi and Louboutin wonders all atop this truly amazing Isabel Marant jacket. Promise they won't hurt!
What we always love about Marni is Consuelo Castiglioni’s signature quirky Italian decadence, that unique balance of telltale prints, bold shapes and offbeat cuts. That said, what we really love about this new selection of Marni jewelry is the surprise of such unexpectedly sleek materials and streamlined designs, making them wonderfully understated statement pieces. Whether you are celebrating Easter or just love all the delights of a good egg hunt, what could be more fun than putting together the perfect springy ensemble. Here are just a few of the many florals, pastels, and other beauties at Ampersand that might just make you hop. Check out this eye-popping Stella McCartney blazer, (tea) sandwiched by two cheery Milly silk numbers. Drop us a line so we can make you look as fresh and new as a spring tulip! This might be our favorite time of year at Ampersand--assembling ensembles for days away at Coachella allows us to pull our most outrageously fun pieces. Think vintage cotton tunics, multicolor scarves and wild sandals for starters.
Please come by and let's play dress up! That's right, we have a veritable casting call of truly spectacular specs in store: Vintage YSL, The Row, Tom Ford, Rebecca Minkoff, and Cutler & Gross just to name a few. Each and every pair is sure to give you a a whole new and entirely stylish perspective for the warm weather ahead! After four years of just about every bag you can imagine, and many beyond imagination, passing through our door, we’ve finally designed one of our own. True to Ampersand form, it’s a little retro, a lot practical, muy whimsical and highly sustainable. We'll put your lovely purchases in one of these babies when you spend $250 or more worth of goodies at the store or on our website. We love this time of year when all the blooms are starting to appear. We can even see it on our racks with stunning floral cotton and silk prints arriving daily. Come visit so we can help you find lovely sundresses and blouses that will surely put a spring in your step!
Gorgeous floral prints abound and are also available on our online store at For those of you who think "St. Patrick's Day style" is a contradiction in terms, we'd like to offer these fashionable, versatile and utterly wearable springtime options. Then again, if you'd rather rock the shamrock, look no further than this hot little pot of gold number! Either way, being green just got a whole lot more fun! Spring Forward with Demaria Watch Bracelets Just in time for Daylight Savings, vintage bracelets by 80s jewelry designer Demaria are becoming a bit of a new obsession at Ampersand. They won’t exactly help you keep time (who needs a watch these days that actually keeps time?), but the glittering rhinestone watch faces will add plenty of bling to your wrists. Cast in deep raspberry and rich chocolate brown, this selection of our newest bags in-store is more like a dessert tray of delectable leathers that are so supple, they’re practically edible. From the buttery Alexander McQueen tote to the bittersweet Louis Vuitton messenger to that delicious Proenza Schouler PS13, this is what we call a feast for the eyes.
O/O Studio’s Julia Kim is having a ball with minimalism, literally, and we love the punctuation of color, shape and materials she brings to her upbeat and super sleek new jewelry line. Blending a contemporary sensibility with time-honored craftsmanship, every O/O design is decidedly geometric, a tad eccentric and completely unassuming all at the same time. Cast in sterling silver and plated with 18k gold, Sasha Bell’s earrings are distinctly detailed yet versatile enough for almost any occasion. They’re standout and laid-back, modern, urban and tribal all at the same time. Actually, you know when you’re out on a mission, shopping for that perfect gift, find something truly amazing, and then end up debating whether to buy it for yourself or do the right thing and purchase it for your sister/mother/daughter/best friend? And in this case, we recommend compromising: buy a pair of Sasha Bells for yourself and one for each of t... Silver (& Gold) Bells We’re going green this holiday season—in silver and gold.
Decorative yet functional, our Ampersand holiday wreath is a dazzling selection of new and vintage chains, chokers and necklaces now in-store. So here’s to multitasking in style! If you’re really looking to shine this party season, we suggest giving your LBD a closet vacation in favor of . . . the LPD! The Little Pink Dress, of course. Because, as you can see of these two vintage beauties, nothing says Festivus like fuchsia! Real or faux, big and bold or tiny and embellished, we are all about gemstones. First in our little cornucopia, there’s Esqivel’s stunning new-boho brass and fluorite cuff. Then, of course, those standout and step back Mary Norton gold leather slingbacks with cabachon gem heels. Followed by a pair of eye-popping Bulgari sunglasses—ciao, bella, is right! And last but certainly not least, an oversized belt buckle all atop a Layla printed dress. What better way to add some dazzle to your fall wardrobe than a new gem-encrusted accessory or two? A perfect example of what we try to achieve with all our weekly window displays: a mix of classic pieces and our newest designer items in-store, as well as a variety of colors, patterns, fabrics, shapes and price points.
In this case, on the right, there’s a Zara top paired with gray leather pants and a Balmain crossbody. In the middle, a fabulous Kenzo jacket thrown over a T Alexander Wang jumpsuit. And on the left, to complete the picture, a vintage floral dress that is anything but a shrinking violet. Red Is the New Black Listen, we live in black boots every day from November through March. Which is exactly why we will be the first to admit that sometimes you gotta shake things up, because change is good and variety is the spice of life, right? So we plan on beating the winter blues with a healthy dose of red, ruby and burgundy suede and leather boots like these beauties from Zara, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Joie. Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe—Mo’ Louis, that is! LV addicts, you know who you are—come on, everyone knows who you are. And we all know the first step to recovery is admitting you’re powerless—who could blame you with this bevy of French beauties in the offering?