X BOX + NIKE =Xbox Alpha Dunks

It’s often been said that you can’t go wrong with green, and though I am not an XBox player, I would rock the hell out of these. Accented with patent leather and fiber optic writing [to shape the XBox logo], these Dunks are sleek and understated…during the day. What you don’t see is the battery and switch inside of the tongue, to control the settings of the logo; from strobe or constant. The toecap is done in a tiger camo, to accent the bold colors of the shoe.

XBox Alpha Dunk

XBox Alpha Dunk

XBox Alpha Dunk

RICK ROSS BUSTED BY LOUIS VUITTON!!

Dear Editor:

We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks. Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.

The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit. Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to correct the confusion.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Pantalony, Esq.
Louis Vuitton Malletier

We’ve said it before, unless what you’re wearing is authentic… Louis Vuitton will come down on you. Remember Ruben Studdard, Britney Spears, Jim Jones, Da Brat, Danity Kane (need I go on?)

MILLION DOLLAR WEEZY

Wow. Bryan “Baby” Williams really went all out for Lil’ Wayne’s 26th birthday. Not only did he give him a cool MILLION dollars (love that based on the pics, it looks like a good chunk of it is in Euros- just in case the value of the dollar takes another dip!), but it came delivered in a $4100 Louis Vuitton monogram Président Classeur briefcase!

Apparently, Baby never heard Miss Manners’ age old adage that cash gifts are tacky (love this little article from her on how they came to be.) I love this quote from Celebslam, where I found the pics, “For my 26th birthday, I got a sweater and a night out on the town* with my grandma.” (*Applebee’s)

#### FOR LADIES ### COCKTAIL DRESSES

Study Ball

The Study Ball is for all those procrastinator sadomasochist

types who don’t “work hard” (no Khaled) - it locks a 21 lb

ball and chain onto your leg for a set duration of time.

This could be worse than the leashes that parents put on

their kids. $115

Marc Jacobs Vans (Chukka’s & Slip On’s)

Vans and Marc Jacob have made a very successful pairing in the past and of course this time around its no different. Available in 3 electric suede & corduroy colorways these shoes definitely do not disappoint. Fans of the Vans brand can already tell you that they are some of the most comfortable shoes in the world and to top it off the Marc Jacobs collabs dont ever bear a price tag thats to heavy for the average consumers wallet.

Marc Jacobs Chukka

Marc Jacobs Chukka

Marc Jacobs Slip On

Marc Jacobs Slip On

Marc Jacobs Slip On

SMELL GOOD FEEL GOOD...2009 Mens Cologne.

Kenzo by Tokyo

The allure of Kenzo is the design house's ability to blend modern urban emotion with the tranquility of traditional Japanese nature motifs. Tokyo by Kenzo goes a step farther and brings a western sense of frenetic wonderment with a mixture of notes that include ginger, lemon, grapefruit, shiso, cardamom, mate, green tea, sap, pink pepper, and bitter orange. These complex notes strike a decisively modern key of energy that is Tokyo itself.

Antidote by Victor & Rolf

Antidote is old-school European, with just enough of today’s relaxed style to worn by any man. Mint leaves and Italian bergamot are your hint of sophistication as these give way to spiced black pepper and cinnamon that drift over sandalwood and patchouli.

Capri Orange by Acqua Di Parma

The perfect scent for a summer night evokes the warm seaside breezes blowing in over the cliffs on the island of C apri -- expensive indeed, but far more affordable than the a irfare to Italy these days. Capri Orange is a pleasant and invigorating concoction of Sicilian orange, mandarin, Sorrento lemon with a touch of caramel and musk thrown in for good measure. The name Acqua Di Parma should look familiar to you if you’ve been reading the fashion pages of AskMen.com, but Capri Orange is not the staid and traditional cologne you’ve read about. This one is the best thing to come out of Italy since Ferrari decided to reissue the GT California.

Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Homme

Even though this 2009 men's cologne is priced for the man with any kind of pockets in these tough times, you get so much more than you could have imagined with Fuel For Life from Diesel. This is yet another Italian cologne that is undoubtedly urban and masculine with star anise as the foundation mixed with grapefruit, raspberry, lavender, heliotrope, and dried woods. It might be inexpensive, but it shouldn’t be because it stands up to the best.

212 by Caroline Herrera

Venezuelan-born Herrera is not new to the fashion scene. In fact, her gowns have been a staple of the New York and Hollywood elite for decades, but this is her first men’s cologne to get excited about. Her usually traditional offerings are cast aside here as sophisticated and sleek aromas of grapefruit, ginger, mandarin, sandalwood, Guiac wood, musk, and Aquatic molecules take over.

Mr. West LV sneakers ad!!! Crazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy

this jacket is sick!!!!!!!! price starts from $11,000 to $1300...save up or sumtin...or u can wait for the China Men to make a replica one (china town people)

Yay or Nay: YSL Caged Heels (cant 4get the ladies)

Dont have much to say...but i think they look sooooo painful wearing them!!! I wuld really like to see who can get them at APIIT!!! remember ladies its YSL not jig jag stuff!!!

Louis Vuitton Black Damier

French fashion house Louis Vuitton originally previewed their Damier Graphite collection a few months ago as the brand’s collection can only be equated to an instant classic in our eyes. The understated and subdued tonal gray/black pattern ensures a timeless nature often associated with many items colored in black. The collection includes a selection of bags, wallets and footwear.

Fall 2009 Preview: Urban Fashion Accessories

• Supercool colorful scarves (that are already available online, thank goodness)
• Those Kanye shutter shades (which are apparently still very very popular) and the retro-ish Wayfarer-style.
• The limited edition Insane Clown Posse medallions. Currently sold out! But we’ll keep you posted and tell you when it’s available online.

WAYFARER STYLE SUNGLASSES
MULTICOLOR HOUNDSTOOTH SCARF

STAINLESS STEEL SQUARE CHINESE SYMBOL NECKLACE PENDANT