This probably isn’t anything new for my readers from across the pond because it was released a couple of months ago in the UK, but Steven Vogel’s Streetwear: The Insider’s Guide has finally made its way stateside.Marked as the first definitive guide of its kind, the book discusses, “the clothes inspired by urban youth culture; written and produced by those involved in this fast-growing fashion force, Streetwear offers an insider’s view of this subculture phenomenon-cum-industry. Hundreds of sketches, graphics, and photos present an encyclopedic overview of street style and fashion, while candid interviews bring together more than forty leading streetwear designers from around the world. Streetwear focuses not only on designers, but also on the magazines, Web publishers, and creative agencies that help drive these trends today. With its unique access and detailed reference section, Streetwear is the new bible for urban culture enthusiasts, documenting the appeal of a style that has exploded across the globe.” Basically, it makes for a great coffee table book and gift for that certain sneaker conscious love in your life. If you’re interested, the book goes on sale September 19th at most major book retailers.

The trendy people at BPMW started a blog called We Are The Market . They have up-to-the minute fashion news for the premium, denim, streetwear and contemporary markets. In addition to clueing you in on what’s hot, they have a job bulletin board and showroom list. It’s an excellent resource for those in fashion, or wanting to get into fashion. Peep it!!

The lovely ladies of San Francisco’s own NISA are pround to present there Spring Collection! One of the first womens urban streetwear brands (before streetwear was even a phrase), these ladies have been making it happen for about ten years!! I look forward to every season and am so happy to witness their growth and continued success!!!

That’s right, us ladies have been over it for awhile! Having to sort through all the posts on the male dominated blogs in hopes to find something for us gals, something, anything! Hoping for mention of that hot sneaker coming in our size or perhaps that crazy cute t-shirt was printed up on a womens tee!! Well the ladies have answered back and it has been in the form of blogs for ladies by ladies (we still got love for the fellas!): M.I.S.S. Crew, The Glamorous Life , Mob Living , Brownbabies , Worship Worthy , Nitrolicious , Around the Way Girls …this is only a partial list. Well, add another to the list, new this month and straight out of Virgina, Kiss My Hype . Welcome ladies! We wish you luck and success!