Shoe Shine: Eugene Riconneaus Sneakers

Calcuta High
(Patent calf & Gold lamb)

Calcuta Low
(White calf & Gold lamb)

Derby Samba
(Velvet black calf)

Rupper
(Patent black calf & Black cachemir)

Mocassin Romero
(Patent black calf)

Reserved for luxury footwear, classic masculine is used here for the soles of tennis to improve the life of the soles. Eugene Riconneaus is one of my new fav. shoe lines, nothing more to be said but learn about Eugene here...if you can read French that is.

Mackintosh Rainwear

In 1822, Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh (without the 'k') developed the process of spreading rubber onto cotton to create the world's first formal waterproof fabric, signaling the arrival of the original Mackintosh coat.Today Mackintosh is a firmly established global brand that combines updated technology with traditional techniques to create the modern-day "Mac". Based in Cumberland, Scotland, every expert coat maker undertakes a three-year apprenticeship to ensure that they can construct outerwear to Mackintosh's unique specifications.

Make your next "MAC" purchase here..

Shoe Shine: Supreme x Nike SB = "World Famous" Bruin

One of my favorite SB releases this year. Supreme comes through with more of an edge than just a normal Nike SB with the World Famous double heel font. These shoes are mostly suede with a leather heel. A total of four colorways are available now including white/red, green/gold, red/gold and black/silver. Check for these at your local SB retailers.

COCA Style Video: Pharrell x Playboy = COCA Style

Click the pic to watch Pharrell talk about his COCA style on Playboy.com

Resistance IS C.O.C.A

Founded in 2005 by Paris based Ramdane Touhami, this brand sells in Japan, Europe and the US. Inspired by his time in Japan, Resistance uses unconventional proportions, sizes and fabrics; crossed by political words and revolutionary symbols.

Manufactured in Japan, Ramdane interprets the major menswear pieces such as suits, collars and coats right up to the Japanese general's jacket of the first world war.

Get your purchase power here..

COCA Style Events: Fie Ink Presents Cirque Fashion Show 4.17.09

Shout out to Ebone and the whole Fie Ink crew, for putting together another C.O.C.A fashion show this past weekend. Be on the look for the video footage of the fashion show coming real soon.

Fred Perry 100th Anniversary Polo

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fred Perry. To celebrate the occasion, Fred Perry is releasing the collection of there 100th Anniversary Polos. These shirts are the latest in a string of recent special edition polos, including collaborations with Raf Simons and Comme des Garcons. The shirt retails for $95, and will be available sat select boutiques nationwide.

Breaking Locks On Open Doors - Boundaries Are Through Habit=Blood Bath

Blood Bath or Blood Bath project is clothing company based out of Orange County / Los Angeles. The name Blood Bath is acronym :Breaking Locks On Open Doors - Boundaries Are Through Habit.The locks are the limitations and obstacles. The doors are your opportunities, and goals.The lock is within yourself. It is something that has been trained into you from growing up, from society, from history and they are here to break that mold. Check there spring 2009 collection.

COCA Style Animation: Labels Can't Protect You!

Chicago's own, Reggieknow has created a very fashion forward & dramatic animation skit above. Reggie, writer/illustrator is also the brain behind the animation movies, Ninja Scroll & Ghost In A Shell. I love the way this skit is direct to the point & very graphic. This should be extended to a full movie. Many fashion labels are shown for moral purposes throughout the short film. See if you can catch them all.
For more info on Reggieknow check his website here.

KAZUKI Fall/Winter Collection For adidas ObyO

Check out the Fall/Winter 2009 Collection by Kazuki Kuraishi for adidas's Originals by Originals collection. Kazuki Kuraishi is a talented designer and artistic director, that works with the biggest street brands and luxury japanese brands. He is one of the key members of NEIGHBORHOOD, and has worked with BAPE, VISVIM, and SiLLY THING on a seasonal basis as consultant and design director. He is the Creative Director for ADIDAS JAPAN, and also one half of FRAGMENT Design team.

Find out more about kazuki here..