Who Is: Ralph Lauren

A definite household name, Ralph Lauren is one of the most renowned designers and business executives in the fashion industry. Best known for his Polo brand, Lauren was born to a Jewish family in The Bronx, New York in the late 1930’s. After serving in the Army for a few years and then working at Brooks Brothers, Lauren opened a neck-tie store that would carry some of his own designs under the name ‘Polo’ in the 1960’s. In the 70’s, the iconic Polo logo was introduced, almost instantly becoming a classic in design. Now, there are 35 Ralph Lauren boutiques across the United States, in cities such as Chicago, New York and San Francisco. As of last year, Ralph Lauren is worth an estimated $2.8 billion, according to Forbes.

Hermès Birkin Bag

The Birkin bag is the definite symbol of ultimate luxury, being so exclusive that even attempting to buy one can require time on a two year waiting list. Named after British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, the starting cost can be around $5,000, ranging all the way up to six-figure digits. Varying in material from leather to ostrich, these bags can sell for up to $25,000 dollars used on eBay.
After the jump, check out a video making a $10,000 dollar Birkin, stich by stich.
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Who Is: Rei Kawakubo

Rei Kawakubo, born in 1942, is the founder of Comme des Garçons. Starting as a freelance stylist some 40 years ago, it’s undeniable that her background in the fashion business is very strong. In 1973, Rei established Comme des Garçons Co. Ltd in Tokyo and opened up her first boutique two years later. By the early 80’s, CDG was now both a men’s and women’s line that went on to become a staple in Paris fashion.
Here at RSVP, we carry numerous Comme des Garçons items but will soon have the PLAY collection in-stock and ready to purchase. Stay tuned.

Dee And Ricky x Pepsi: Lego Pop Pins

Our friends Dee And Ricky have teamed up with the good people at Pepsi and Epiphany to release a limited number of logo branded brooches, utilizing Lego pieces to match the iconic imagery.
RSVP Gallery, the first retailer of the Dee And Ricky blunts, now has an exclusive neon green heart made exclusively for the store.

Billionaire Boys Club/ICE CREAM Season 10 Look Book

A behind the scenes look at BBC/Ice Cream Season 10 Lookbook.  Check out the video and then check out RSVP Gallery’s BBC/Ice Cream products page.

Creative Control – Dee And Ricky: Episode 1

Here at RSVP Gallery, we are always interested in gaining some insight into an artists life, how they create, how they live, how they consume (fashion and food!), etc. Thanks to Creative Control, we get the “fly on the wall” experience into the life of Dee and Ricky; a glimpse into their “Lego manufacturing facility”, fashion tips for customizing Dockers slacks, and how to properly live life in NYC.  Enjoy and start looking forward to Episode 2!

via: Hypebeast

RAF SIMONS wearing Comme des Garçons PLAY

Above is a picture of Kanye West and Raf Simons, who is seen backstage right after his FW 2010 runway show wearing Comme des Garçons PLAY knit V-neck.
Stay tuned to RSVP Gallery as a broad range of Comme des Garçons PLAY is set to be delivered soon.

Raf Simons Redux

Raf Simons’ Redux, a retrospective of the first 10 years of Belgian designer Raf Simons’ work (1995-2005). The book is divided into chapters that reflect Simons’ themes throughout the years and how those themes have influenced his fashion direction over time.  Narrated by images and Simons’ own words, the book is a tribute to one of the best contemporary designers of our time.  Content: 224 pages including 1282 images. Price: $75.00, Available: In-store.

Dior Homme Fall 2010 Collection

Never a brand to disappoint, Dior Homme is here with their Fall 2010 collection that looks extremely promising. Black, as usual, is the color of choice being ever present and this time around, Dior is introducing a new perspective on drop-crotch trousers, overcoats, blazers and generally relatively loose fitting garments. Check out a few shots after the jump from Monday’s fashion show.
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