Nike Play Hard Terminators

Whilst we are on the summer vibe, Nike Japan have launched their Terminator ‘Play Hard’ campaign for Spring/Summer 2009. The classic Terminator Lo and Hi Basic all come in the dominant white colourway, with the likes of yellow, red, green and purple thrown on top. The Chronicles of Cool aren’t usually fans of colourful trainers, but the Play Hard Terminators hit the right spot.

Paul Smith: Oakley Frogskin Glasses

There’s nothing better than a nice pair of Sunnies, so The Chronicles of Cool were delighted when we saw a collaboration between Paul Smith and Oakleys floating about. The Paul Smith designers have put down their beautiful suits for the time being, to jump on the retro Sunglasses bandwagon, teaming up with the eyewear giants. The glasses, based on Oakleys iconic 1986 Frogskin frames, are inspired by ‘the surf and skate’ generation, when pretty much everybody with long hair looked cool. This limited edition release (only 500 available) for Spring/Summer 2009 features the Sunnies in four different high voltage colourways – Pink, Purple, Blue and the outrageously nice camo design.

55DSL: 15th Anniversary Adidas Nizza High

Here at The Chronicles of Cool, we like collaborations between labels and designers, just as much as the next person, especially when its two fashion giants. To celebrate 55DSL (Diesels youthful collection) reaching the ripe old age of 15 years, they have teamed up with Adidas, to produce their own take on the Nizza High trainer. Adidas are still rocking out the three stripes, but 55DSL have come along and thrown their signature red and blue all over them, to make them look different (and may we add, a lot better) than the ordinary Nizza High. Due to be released in September, these will only be available in limited quantities, so save your pennies for then.

Fred Perry: Limited Edition Vespa Scooter

Following on from the Fred Perry Centurion Polo, the iconic sports brand has collaborated with Vespa, to create a limited edition scooter to continue the celebrations. There will be only 100 of these floating about, and like The 100 Year Polo, these will be produced in the classic Fred Perry colour way and feature the centenary laurel. No price has been established for these and they are expected to be priced at a premium, much to The Chronicles of Cools dismay.

Words cant do these scooters justice, so have a little browse...

Fred Perry: 100 Year Polo Shirt

To mark his 100th Birthday, Fred Perry the Wimbledon hero and the man behind the sports fashion label, is bringing out the Fred Perry 100 Year Polo Shirt. From what we have seen, The Chronicles of Cool likes this collection a lot, in three classic colour ways and an enlarged logo, this is certainly a fine piece for your wardrobe

This limited edition range is available from the 18th May, the very day of Fred Perrys 100th Birthday, online and in stores, so snap these up….

Topman: White T-Shirt Project

Next up is Topman, the Nations favourite high street retailer, who are bringing out a range of white t-shirts. Nope they aren’t your average white tee, Topman has collaborated with some of the most innovative fashion designers out there, including the likes of Henry Holland and Richard Chai. The reason behind the project was for each designer to produce their own take on the staple wardrobe piece, the white t-shirt, and from some of pre release pictures, The Chronicles of Cool likes them a lot.

So get yourselves down to Topmans Oxford store when these beauties will be released on the 28th May.

Selfridges: 100th Birthday

With 100 years under their belt, Selfridges the Department Store have brought out a limited edition range of clothing, accessories and products to commemorate their birthday. Having collaborated with the likes of Ralph Lauren, Converse and Levis, the collection has been designed with the iconic yellow, which is heavily associated with the store, in mind. Since yellow is the theme of this collection, Selfridges have thrown it all over their jeans, trainers and watches. The attire in the range is surely going to be snapped up quickly, so here are a few of The Chronicles of Cools favourite gems…

1. Ralph Lauren Polo
2. Fender Guitar
3. Converse Trainers

Steve Aoki

Sometimes The Chronicles of Cool has to ask the question, when do people like Steve Aoki have time to sleep? Signed under the record label Dim Mak, and hailing from Los Angeles, Steve Aoki has been banging out smash after smash in the Electro scene. The Chronicles of Cool have been bopping away to Aokis Mega Mix for a couple of months now, and combined with his new mix of N.A.S.A – Gifted, it leaves nothing but a nice taste In your mouth

Steve Aoki has got his fingers in many different pies, not only is he dabbling in the music scene, he is also bringing out his own fashion label which The Chronicles of Cool is very excited about. To get a little taste of Steve Aokis sweet sounds, have a gander….

N.A.S.A (Feat. Kanye West, Lykke Li and Santogold) – Gifted (Steve Aoki Remix – Mastered Version)

Steve Aoki - Mega Mix

Martinique

The latest brand to catch our attention is Martinique, who The Chronicles of Cool certainly gives the seal of approval to. Founded in 1973 by Niels Martinsen, Martinique has been making stylish garms for thirty six years. Boasting two collections for Summer 2009, Martinique has designed both the Black and Blue labels. The Blue label is the more colourful of the two, with graphic tees, cargo shorts, bright cardigans, casual pants and summery scarfs amongst the collection. The Black label includes the more formal attire with suits, blazers and crisp shirts.

This is a brand The Chronicles of Cool especially love and since the summer is coming, what better way than focusing our attentions towards Martiniques Blue label. Enjoy…..

Boat Shoes

When a friend brought up the subject of boat shoes, The Chronicles of Cool laughed at him. Only after riding through London on the underground, and seeing many people bopping about in these, we regretted being so sceptical about them. Trawling through the internet, our attentions were diverted straight to Asos, were they are stocked in different colours, are cool and look a whole lot better than the ones your grandad wears. Although they are not designer, they are still rather nifty.

Teen Wolf

After having a little browse through Hype Machine (which Made from Plastic nicely recommended), The Chronicles of Cool came across something we liked a lot.

Teen Wolf, who hails from Las Vegas, has literally blown up the electro scene with their saucy remixes. Like Crookers, Teen Wolf has put his own spin on tracks by the likes of M.I.A and J-Kwon, and made them that much better.

See some of Teen Wolfs latest handy work:

1. J-Kwon - Teen Drinking (Teen Wolf remix)

2. Rye Rye (Feat M.I.A) - Bang (Teen Wolf Remix)

3. Teen Wolf - Hypeman

4. DSKOTEK (Feat. Teen Wolf) - Livin’ In Las Vegas

Civil Society

The latest brand to grab our attention is Civil Society. Civil Society combines finely tailored European details with an American contemporary twist, making their collection both smart and casual at the same time. Chronicles of Cool really likes their Summer 09 range, as it caters for everyone, selling the likes of graphic tees, braces and bowties amongst their current collection.

With the summer fast approaching, below are the lines The Chronicles of Cool especially love.

Vintage Rock T-Shirts

Next up is a book we at Chronicles of Cool have had for a little while, and a piece of light hearted literature we just cant put down.

Vintage Rock T-shirts, written by Johan Kugelberg, is a book showcasing iconic t-shirts from the past, during the rock era when wearing a certain t-shirt wasn’t about fitting in with a certain stereotype, or trying to be fashionable….but about peoples affection and loyalty towards their favourite bands. The garments shown in Vintage Rock T-shirts contradicts what the fast fashion industry lives for, and were produced decades before the likes of Junk Food and Amplified came along with their recreations of the infamous AC/DC and Rolling Stones tops. Reading is not often seen by the younger generation as being ‘cool’, but Vintage Rock T-shirts is the kind of book you wouldn’t be ashamed of, if you dropped it in front of a crowd of pretty ladies.

The Chronicles of Cool especially recommends this, as the book covers the t-shirts from pretty much every band going in the 60’s and 70’s, and even if your not the biggest reader, the pictures are more than enough to keep you occupied.