Rapper ASAP Rocky Rocks Huge BALMAIN Fur Jacket on BET's 106 & Park

FUR is making a comeback.

I have two fur coats, one a rabbit/mink blend, and one a beaver vest. But this one takes the case. I don't know who ASAP Rocky is, but I do now, now that I see this coat. The style may not be for everyone, probably not for me, but it's still BOSS.

The jacket is by BALMAIN (known for astronomically-priced garments), a raccoon-fur leather sleeve jacket for approximately $7,600. Whew. More than the cost of my car.

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KANYE WEST Still Lookin' Best When Dressed Down In BALMAIN Hoodie

It takes the right amount of skill, pull, swagger, game, juice, whatever you want to call it... to look this GOOD while dressing down.

Many of us guys like to rock a hoodie with some jeans and sneakers an EFFORTLESS template to follow would be Kanye West. The way the clothes come together, each individual and unique item, such as Kanye's BALMAIN hoodie for $932, BALMAIN zip jeans, and fav 'broken-in' Nike Air Yeezy sneakers, is just DRESSED-DOWN PERFECTION.

Doesn't hurt to jazz it up with some wooden accessories and a SWEET velcro strap watch, whatever floats your boat.

If you kinda dress this way, then you're on the right track.

Pic: UpscaleHype

Scott 'KID CUDI' Mescudi's $8,600 BALMAIN VEST On 'Conan Show'!

Apparently, Scott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi was on the CONAN show (I'm guessing by the sign over Cudi's head); that's not what I'm focused on. What I'm actually focused on is the $8,500 BALMAIN vest that he's wearing!

Whoo, seriously these trends for big splurges on simple items really don't make any sense to me. Doesn't matter if one has LOOOOONG MONEY. $8,500 could DEFINITELY fill my entire wardrobe! Check another view of Kid Cudi's embellished BALMAIN vest (unisex version):

It's SOUL SUNDAY! Remember, God loves you whether you love Him or not; choose to love Him.

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RIHANNA Nears End Of Grueling 10-Month/101-Date UK Tour; Wears Armani Jacket And Hair Back To BROWN

As time of post, Rihanna is nearing the end of her time-consuming and TIRING, 101-date LOUD UK tour, which is confirmed by some to be one of the most taxing tours ever done by measure of such artists like the Beatles, Madonna, and just a few others in modern music history.

Rihanna was also spotted looking every bit of a pop rock star with her unique Armani leather jacket (looks very RICK OWENS), denim shirt/stonewashed black jean combo, and her BACK-TO-BROWN curly locks (I wasn't feeling the crazy-looking blonde wig).

Nice to see her back and I wonder how her fashion sense will play out once she's done with her world tour by year-end; I remember the 2009 wait for her 'Rated R' album produced the most hard-edged fashion looks from designers RICK OWENS, BALMAIN, ALEXANDER VAUTHIER, and more.

Take a look at RIHANNA's SIIIIIIIIICK 2009 Style:

Left: ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Right: BALMAIN

Above: ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

2009-2010 WAS THE PEAK PERIOD OF RIHANNA'S FASHION SENSE. 2011 was lukewarm in terms of fashion sense but I hope she BRINGS IT for 2012.

Pic: MTO / Rihanna Daily / Google

Believe It Or Not.. But Hit-Maker DAVID GUETTA Was Wearing $2,000+ Worth Of Clothes, But Execution Made It Look THRIFT-STOREish!!

I just HATE it when perfectly good (and expensive) items are worn like pure TRASH. Check out hit-maker DAVID GUETTA, responsible for collabos with Usher, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and more artists, and his look above.

Does it look like David has on more than $2,000 worth of clothes?? But he does, ladies and gentlemen... he does.

David Guetta wore $1,200 BALMAIN jeans and Christian Louboutin Alfie flat sneakers for $995. Maybe up close and/or separately they would look nice, but here? With the scraggly hair and beard? Poor execution. UGH.

If David had pulled his hair back into a ponytail, wore a fitted black T-shirt, and gold aviator shades.... OHHHH WHAT A DIFFERENCE JUST A LIL' CHANGE MAKES!!!

Pic: Upscale Hype

Rihanna's $10,500 BALMAIN LEATHER JACKET, in London

As Rihanna continues her UK tour, her cold weather clothing choices starkly reminds me of her 2009 'Rated R', post- Chris Brown days. Remember when she came out so hard-nosed, edgy, vicious-looking with her fashion? I can see it seeping out of her now.

Check out the dark lipstick, BAAAAD shades, and the striking $10,500 BALMAIN jacket. BALMAIN is usually known for its astronomical pricing but super-premium materials. Rihanna's jacket is 100% leather and the fur comes from an entire raccoon hide.

I guess she's ballin', $29 MILLION WOULD BUY HER THAT, I GUESS...

Pic: UpscaleHype/ Google

KANYE WEST Chillin' With Burberry's Christopher Bailey at SS 2012 Fash Show

Check out Kanye West at the 2012 Burberry Fashion Show women's line. Kanye is reportedly working on a collabo for a women's line for a high-end label, so we'll see...

Also the above pic includes Christopher Bailey, guy-in-charge at house of BURBERRY.

Kanye is wearing destroyed jeans, Alexander Wang tee, Air Jordan 1s, and BALMAIN biker jacket.

Pic: UpscaleHype

KIM KARDASHIAN and FERGIE: Who Looks Better (That's a Hard One)?

This is the fashion that I call 'RISQUE STYLING'. Check out Kim Kardashian and singer Fergie, who had on different looks but very similar method and motive. Kim has on a bandaged silk dress, matching bodice, a tan studded coat, possibly by Burberry or BALMAIN. That was definitely PHOTOSHOOT-READY.

And Fergie was the STAR of the Teen Choice Awards, literally. She wore a... well, you can see the dress... NO NEED TO EXPLAIN... except I'm pointing out that Fergie wore studded Christian Louboutin heels for approximately $1,000.

SO WHO WORE THEIR LOOK BETTER, ALL-AROUND?

THE ONLY JAIDEN ANSWERS: KIM KARDASHIAN... with FERGIE at a close second.

Pic: Google

CLASSIC LABEL OF THE DAY: Balmain

Rihanna in $11,000 Balmain leather jacket in 2009

I'm doing a flashback on all of the hottest brands and their looks from a few seasons ago. I will be posting CLASSICS and looks that have, do, and will continue to appeal to me and the masses for fashion seasons to come.

See pics of celebs and models wearing BALMAIN:

RIHANNA

BEYONCE

KANYE WEST

KRISTEN STEWART

More to come tomorrow...

Fashion House Shake-Up: Christophe Decarnin of BALMAIN Is Dropped!!

Christophe Decarnin, chief designer for BALMAIN

You ever hear of this brand that charges $1,600 for jeans, $11,000 for blazers, and upwards of $21,000 for trashy-looking gowns???

Only BALMAIN can do this, with very few luxury fashion houses following closely behind.

Guess what? Ever since John Galliano (designer) got fired from Christian [DIOR] recently for making an anti-Semitic remarks, star designers like Christophe Decarnin (BALMAIN) started getting dropped from fashion houses like DOMINOES; it's not clear why, but I'll look more into it. 

So what does it mean for BALMAIN in general?? Well the general population can't afford BALMAIN, but the popularity of the astronomical costs of the collection keep the fashion label on the radar, as well as its pricey clothes gracing celebrities like Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Sir Elton John, the late Michael Jackson, and especially Kanye West. It'll be interesting to see where BALMAIN goes.

Check out the BALMAIN 2011 collections (WAYY HOTT):

(Right) Rihanna in quilted BALMAIN jacket: $10,000+ !!!

Kanye in red BALMAIN jacket


Pic: Various

KANYE WEST In All Red BALMAIN, In Lollapalooza (Chile)

So, Kanye West reportedly brought down the house and then lit it up by performing "All Of The Lights" in his bright red BALMAIN leather jacket and matching red jeans, and suede Louis Vuitton sneakers. He also brightened the look even more so by adding about 10 pounds of gold jewelry on his neck.

OMG, this man's fashion sense is THROUGH THE ROOF!

Me. Like. Too. Much.

Well, he was in Chile, sounds just about right to be wearing "red." Whenever I think about the nation of Chile, I think about chili peppers *LoL*. Check out some more views of Kanye's outfit in the 2011 Lollapalooza in Chile.

Pic: RapUp

MARY J. BLIGE Performs In Bad-Girl "BALMAIN" Jacket

Now, we know that Mary J. Blige goes all out in what she does when she performs. By looking at this picture, she sure does. Check out Mary J. Blige in this hott, hott, hott BALMAIN Damaged Jeans Biker Jacket for $3,955. BALMAIN is real popular and sought-after for that whole "accentuated shoulders" thing, astronomical price, and extreme exclusivity (well now that it's more popular, BALMAIN just gotta make more).

Look at the attention to detail and note that there are no "faux" materials to make up the jacket. That's REAL SILVER and GOLD you're looking at.

She was also wearing a Hermes belt for $585. She got on the 5-STAR brands... MAAANNN...

Source: UpscaleHype

ANGELA SIMMONS Lookin' Messy Up Top, But On-Point At The Bottom!!

ANGELA SIMMONS (if you don't know who she is, she's Rev Run's daughter) was spotted at a nightclub in London partyin' it up with friends, wearing Christian Louboutin heels and an ASTRONOMICALLY PRICED Balmain jacket. Wanna know how much it costs?

$10,450

Do you know how much clothes and shoes ME and YOU could buy, TOGETHER, and still have $6,000 left over??? Angela was lookin' ON POINT, but I don't know if the price of the jacket caused her to not get her hair done. Hmm... well, not my business... *Shrug* 

Y'all like her jacket that costs nearly as much as a used Cadillac??

Source: UpscaleHype

Popular BALMAIN Sunglasses: Makes U Look Like Royalty!

These are A-TRENDING in the Sunglasses World. These are BALMAIN x OLIVER PEOPLES sunglasses for $595. These are unisex and were previously seen on several celebs and artists like Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, and Flo Rida, seen below.

That's not all these glasses are limited to. I see these on regular people in some malls I visit, and one gospel artist I saw. Hmm...I like these, the teardrop shape, very artful, edgy, and coooooool. 

 

HALLE BERRY! HALLE BERRY! HOTT IN BALMAIN!!

(See Halle's pic below)

OMG, Halle Berry really defies age!! She is so.... the stuff she wears, her hair looks so good cut short... her physique and posture is just right....SO GRACEFUL.

Berry was at a Hollywood movie premiere wearing a BALMAIN number: Gold and black BALMAIN double breasted brocade jacket (Fall 2010) for $3,500+, and matching pants for almost $2,000!!

Oh boy... calm down Jaiden, calm down...

"ISN'T SHE LOOOVELY?"

STYLE REVIEW: Kim Kardashian

We know about the Kardashians, people try to keep up with them...they just aren't keeping up with the Joneses anymore because the Kardashian sisters seem to be the ones to follow. In this world of reality TV, many people have this urge to see so much of behind the scenes with family, and that really gets cable ratings going up..well...it depends on the show. Some shows just SUCK. But that's besides the point.

So, I've been watching Kim Kardashian's style for a little while since I see her...hmm... just about everywhere, from what she's wearing to who she's dating now. But let's focus on the fashion. Kardashian has got a lot of women sprucing up their looks to look good for their man, while the name 'Kardashian' is easily mentioned when the subject of fashion and beautiful women/female stars pop up.

Kardashian, to me, has a very reserved style, not too many loud colors, and every piece she wears together as an outfit seems to be cohesive--most of the time. She shows a lot of skin surely, but her sense of style remains consistent among 'borderline conservative' (if that's the right word for it)...

Peep her styles below:

Kim Kardashian in Christian Louboutin 'Alta Bouton' ankle boots ($1,495),

Chanel bag & black gold-studded sweater

(SIDEBAR: Ciara is wearing a $6,200 BALMAIN blazer!!!!)

Ms. Kardashian is well on her way to FASHIONISTA status..