La Dolce Fila

Nas and Fila

Hot on the heels of his just-released "Untitled" CD, Nas debuts his collaboration with Fila. The Italian company—hardly a go-to for hip-hop's sneaker mafia—may seem an unlikely choice, but as the Queens-born rapper explained when the deal was announced, he and his best friend "Ill Will" Graham grew up in New York's Queensbridge housing projects idolizing the brand's prestige. (After being fatally shot in 1992, Graham was even buried in a black Fila tracksuit.)

Nas' tribute: high-tops in three colorways available at Foot Locker for the decidedly reasonable price of $80. Plans are, of course, underway for an eighties-inspired apparel collection to follow.

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Green Cars

Competing with the Big Boyz

It is often said that for green cars to be taken seriously, serious car buffs must realize that they can compete with the big boys. You see, most people think that you just can’t get proper mileage out of electric cars, that they are ugly, and most importantly, that they just can’t go fast.

Well, to prove them wrong, and to start out our brand new Transportation Tuesdays series, we’d like to bring to you the top 5 greenest, fastest, and sexiest beauties on wheels that we’ve ever seen. Counting down from 5 to 1, HERE they are…

Click HERE to view all 5 cars and models!

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Customizing like Crazy

Even your keyboard

Tickle yourself all the way to Blavish with these silly Novelty Keyboard Keys.  Add a little humor to your dull office day with keys that say Panic, Any Key, Beer, duh!, $, Oops!, Eject and smile with a Smiley Face. 

This set of eight hilarious keys feature a double-sided tape so they can stick anywhere!  Anywhere?!  Just another crazy way to personalize your space at work. There's nothing wrong with little personality.  Cost, $20.

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Rise and Shine

Sparkle Exspresso Maker

Can we say wow!  I wonder how many ladies would like to get their coffee from this machine every morning.  This Sparkle Pink Essenza Espresso Machine with Swarovski Crystals available at the Nespresso Boutique Bar on Madison Avenue in New York is just the kind of snuggle pal I need in the early hours of the day.

The $1000 espresso machine is covered pink with Swarovski crystals & is ready to make you a drink that you will not soon forget. Kind of pricing for a more fuzzy feeling from an expresso maker. Let's hope you can taste the difference. Click HERE for the original article.

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Travelistic

Travel Via Video

There's nothing better than being able to pack up and go. But for those of us who have a fear of heights, those overseas locations can be a bit of a challenge. The reasons for never leaving the US can be endless- be it out of a fear of heights, simply because you just don't have the time, and of course there's always that stuff (money) you need to get there and kind of eat.

There's an answer. It's called Travelistic. To sum it up, it's almost like a modern day YouTube for travelers. You can get tips, insights, and the experience from some of the most desirable destinations from the convenience of your computer. No need to pack a thing!

People who've been bitten by the traveling bug record footage from some of the most talked about and visited monumental locations in the world- and New York. Click HERE and take part in the travelistic experience. Don't expect to come back with a souvenir?

One Less Thing To Consider

The LG Shine

With all the issues that women have to consider to get dress, pocket book space shouldn't have to be one of them. You don't want to look like the only bag lady that couldn't decide which items not to bring-so you just brought everything. And no matter how in love you are with this BoHo Chic movement, it's not suitable for every occasion.

The new LG shine has something that's gonna make purse packing a little bit easier. It's a new compact cell phone that also serves the purpose of a compact mirror. So in addition to the Rocawear accessories that are already blinging out your hand, you'll have the LG shining as well. This fashionable digital accessory conveniently serves a mirror too. So pack one less thing Ladies.

Click HERE for an official review and additional pictures of the new LG Shine.

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Iphone Killer?

See for yourself...check the reviews!

It seems like this summer is the "War of The Phones." And everyones got a different opinion. Just gotta read the reviews and try it out for yourself. Check it out!

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Charmed Sweets

Cell Phone Decor

Seems like women can put a charm or jewel on just about anything now- and they do. Strapya-world.com has come out with sweet edible look alikes that will have the femail sweet tooth going crazy this summer.

It's their real-made miniature sweets decorated by shiny swarovski. They have others cell phone charms available too. From Hello Kitty to the Sleeping beauty blooming flower. Check it out HERE.

The only thing you have to worry about now is making sure you have real sweets handy when this jeweled cell phone charm has you daydreaming about cookies and icecream. Enjoy!

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Mercedes' Mountain Bike

Ride everywhere in stylee

Mercedes-Benz is adding to its bike collection with the new mountain bike. The new €2,790 bike is a study in sophistication and hi technology, employing such solutions as high-quality aluminium and a four-link rear suspension. So advanced is the suspension that in principle it works like AIRMATIC, the air suspension system of the S- Class. It uses an individually adjustable air chamber. Damping is controllable by an adjustable oil cycle. Mercedes-Benz is keen on keeping the comfort philosophy of their car division visible throughout its product lineup, and as such has spent serious money working on this bike. The bike itself has been developed by Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH, ADP Engineering GmbH and the Mercedes-BenzDesign Centre in Sindelfingen and features two versions, a Comfort Edition and a Sport Edition.

There are parts also adapted for the difference in men’s and women’s bodies, to accommodate the fact that we are built differently. Another area of importance is the braking system which uses fully hydraulic Avid Juicy Five disc brakes that measure 185cm on their rotors. Although we have no claimed braking times at all, they are said to be able to stop the bike is excellent time under most circumstances.

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Free flowing Strapless Dress

By Scrapbook

It's official! Summer is here and being wieghed down by heavy, hot clothing is something a lady just doesn't want to deal with.

But clothing line Scrapbook has released a few cool scrapless pieces that allow you to take off a few layer and still be classy at the same time. I found this dress on the 80's Purple website.

This heather grey and sky blue piece of style should fit in perfectly with a few accessories from the Roc. Click HERE to view this dress and see other dresses that scrapbook has available online.

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Disney goes couture

Cool new line by Disney Couture

It seems like everthing is going couture now days. The new and fun accessories line, Disney Couture, has decided to bring a more lightweight feel to the couture group of accessory and apparel lines.

Disney couture brings your most memorable Disney characters like Mickey & Minnie, Alice, Tinkerbell, and Bambi. The tone and personality of these classics are crafted into modern and stylish pieces of jewelry. 

To experience the perfect merge of fashion/fun, click HERE. To get your hands on the bracelet featured in todays "Roc Essentials" click HERE. 

Drop us a line at feedback@rocawear.com and tell us what new cool line of accessories is gaining buzz in your area.  

Claw Money

Eye-Catching Eyewear

Rare and eye catching eyewear is a cool trend. It's not at all new but it's  almost necessary to acheive that untouchable, "please don't bother me" look that New Yorkers are too commonly known for. Finally, eyewear is surfacing that can compliment your still but and give you can approachable look as well.

It's fresh new line of eyewear by Claw Money. Their bizzarre sunglasses are fast becoming a staple item in the lives of fashion heads everywear. We've featured their B-boy style aviators that manage the perfect balance between 80's Rock and 2008's Hip Hop scene, without looking like your taking yourself too seriously.

Check them out or purchase them HERE. Also available in orange, pink, and green.  

Tell us what you think, or what trends you want us to feature by emailing us at feedback@rocawear.com.

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A.P.C & Premium Denim

Denim 101

There's a hip new style and fit of denim that's causing a big stir this season in NYC. It's the premium denim of A.P.C. If ever you see a gentlemen with just the right amount of swag and style, you might as well assume that he's already got a pair or two in his closet.

DNR magazine randomly stopped 8 men on the streets of NYC and 6 out of 8 of them were either wearing the jeans or swore that the next peice of change they got there hands on would be spent on them? If that change doesn't add up to at least $150 then they won't be getting their hands on a pair of premium A.P.C.'s. Click HERE to check out the website brand website.

I here that A.P.C.'s denim are being compared to the fit and quality of G-Star- A tough act to follow. If you're not up on the quality of G-Star, click HERE.

That's all for today's lesson of Denim 101.

Write us at feedback@rocawear.com and tell us about your favorite fit and styles of denim, also what you think about A.P.C.

The gladiator footwear trend

Sex In the city meets 3,000

There are new trends popping up everywhere. And some are so quickly gone that they aren't  worth buying  into. But there's been a chic explosion surfacing in the 5 five boroughs and I'm wondering if it's a worldwide epicdemic.

It's the Gladiator Sandal trend. The red pair that I've featured are by Belenciaga. It took me by suprise at first and I kinda thought I was trapped on the set of Troy- A female sequel, but I have to say I'm coming around. Seeing the different styles and ways that women are wearing the Gladiator look is becoming a good look. Were the first few women I saw just not pulling it off, or did it just take some getting used to? 

The 3,000 movie meets Sexy In The City! But is this just happening in the city, or is it everywhere?

Drop us a line at feedback@rocawear.com and tell us what new footwear is trendy in your city. This should be interesting.

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The McQueen/Puma Collabo

The New "Street Low"

European fashion designer/fashion bad boy, Alexandar McQueen, recently teemed up with puma for a collection of summer kicks that are guaranteed to knock you off your feet. If you don't know who McQueen is, he kind of a BIG DEAL in the world of fashion. So for him to team up with an athletic sneaker brand was dope. Click HERE to get an idea of some of the crazy productions he's known for in the world of high fashion. Anyway, the sneaker we’ve featured is called the "Street Low," and is just one pair from a collection of the hot new kicks that have shoe fanatics nationwide drooling. The kicks kinda look like a cross between an old pair of bowling shoes and a pair of Chucks, but with a detailed and edgy touch that McQueen is know for. Click HERE to view the kicks and all the others that McQueen and Puma have put on the shelves this summer.

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Hobo Glam here to stay?

Juicy

Juicy has a new hogo bag that appears to be on the wish list of many young adults this Spring/Summer season. It’s one of the many must-have items on the rise that is driving all the “hobo Glam” haters crazy. It may even cause some of them to reconsider their taste. Check out Juicy Couture’s “Her Royalness Hobo Bag” HERE. It’s comes in three different colors. The most popular is the Grey/White, Navy/Red. Hobo chic haters beware.

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Stylish Water? Metromint says so

The NEW metromint water.

Is the type of water you drink apart of your style? Maybe not literally, but a new water by Metromint sure knows how to catch your eye. They have produced a new 0 calorie mint-flavored water. There are over four flavors of this refreshing freedom and Metromint have taken out some of the guess work by noting the “chill factor” (mint strength) on the bottle of each refreshing flavor. Metromint has many great side effects to put that extra spunk in your swag. This isn’t just a city-life phenomenon either. This water is sold throughout all of the US. Click HERE to view the metromint explosion and to find out where Metromint is sold near you.

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The 40 Year old Flannel

A NYC trend that may be here to stay

There was one type of shirt this summer that every vintage groupie (female and male alike) had to have in NYC. A simple long sleeve flannel button up. I’m not sure if this was just another random NYC fashion trend or if it gave that whole starving artist/grundge look the NYC fashion-forward are always in search for. Where it came? I don’t know, but many people in NY, for the past six months, have been walking around looking like they were dared to find a way to make their Grandad’s flannel from the 30’s look hot. And we all (most of us) have pulled it off in the illest way, usually with the sleeves rolled up. I’ve seen it rocked many different ways, with 1’s, Nike SB Editions, Chucks, even Airmax or luxury sneakers. Get the flannel in any color, get the flannel from any store. What ever you do make sure you get the flannel before it gets too hot outside to roc it. HERE'S an example.

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It's All in the Details

Supra Muska Skytop (Floral)

The Supra Muska Skytop shoe, made by Puma, is the perfection of "fine details". This special addition sneaker has molded heel protection, SupraFoam injections, for foot resistance, and internal toe protection... suited up with wax shoe laces. Oh, and don't forget to check out the "stash pocket," located inside the tounge. It really doesn't get  more detailed than this. Click here to snatch a pair while supplies last.

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