In a recently-published book titled “Don’t Call Me Urban,” photographer Simon Wheatley documents London’s Grime scene over a period of about ten years. Vice magazine follows-up with him and digs down a bit on the style worn by the people he photographed. Interestingly, Wheatley wasn’t impressed:

“I’m disappointed with what I saw of grime as fashion, it wasn’t very imaginative. That’s what I’ve always referred to when people compare grime to punk—punk was really something daring, whereas grime was very conformist, really. Not just in the sense of the sports corporations who’d give out their stuff to the main crews, but also most of the ‘designers’ who churn out t-shirts and hoodies with varying slogans or patterns. What about mixing it up a bit, you know? I’d like to see some proper African dress and stuff like that, rather than slavishly following the fashion code that came out of the United States.”

Read more from the interview here. See the cover for the book and one more image on the next page.

Definitely a good book to have if like us you have a weakness for the iconic red soles. “Christian Louboutin” the book is available on pre-order here on October 25th.

It makes sense, Agent Provocateur expands from sexy underthings to providing the items that make for a inviting backdrop, too. If you can keep your eyes off la writhing femme, check the above video for the brand’s new lines of bed linen, cashmere throws and cushions.

Newly launched, Hoper’s accessories this fall see the manipulation of leather with the inclusion of sequins , covered studs and even a little fur(!)On the next page a closer look at the collection film and accessories now available here. 

Katharine Story’s one of a kind apparel uses re-purposed material to create apparel and accessories that reflect individuality with a definite DIY feel. We spotted this lace and white fur vest a few weeks ago and have been obsessed with it ever since. Take a peek on the flip for another leather version.Visit Katharine Story for more info.

We gave you a preview of the Michael Angel Spring 2012 collection a few weeks ago, today enjoy a look at all the looks in detail, styled to prefection. The whole thing in our closets would be fab!

Enjoy a look at London’s Nailphilia exhibit, featuring some amazing nail art. Enjoy!

One of our fave ladies Melody Ehsani gets love from Life+Times in a feature written by no less than the amazing Dream Hampton:

Melody Ehsani is as beautiful as anything she’s ever created. She experiments with fashion and makeup in ways that anticipate trends (she shaved one side of her head about five years before Cassie) and her presence single-handedly transforms a room she enters. Still, she’s soulful and her jewelry, worn by music’s biggest trendsetters, always seems to carry a story or history, or even humor (see the enamel “I’m Fly” jet plane ring). She’s intentional in every way, she holds a direct gaze and is generous and disciplined about keeping her word. Melody’s drive and focus have given her brand cache. And she’s just beginning…

Read the complete interview here.

Made Me ’s collaboration with the illustrious Schott is a classic moto jacket lined in a liberty print. The looks are modeled by the always on point  Nina Sky and shot by our beloved William Yan. A closer look on the flip, launching on October 1st at Mademeclothing.

The white shoe trend we first spotted during New York Fashion Week, then London, also landed during Milan Fashion Week. This fur-tufted pair is courtesy of Antonio Marras’ Spring 2012 runway. Via Elle.