Palladium x Major Lazer: Music Video

Woah. Brand/artist collaborations are nothing of a novelty. In fact, they've become so normalised of late cluttering our streetwear blogs' every page that we're all too often numb to the effort or lack of that may have come from yet another 'exclusive' partnership.

No chance of that happening here though. Take an iconic boot brand (step up Palladium) and one of your favourite DJ collectives (Major Lazer, tick). Present a new track offering tasty tropical beats and high calibre guests in the form of Ms Dynamite and Laidback Luke (phew). Throw in a sh*tload of fluorescent paint, black light and some bangin' Palladium boots, and what have you got?

'Sweat' - an unmissable Palladium x Major Lazer hook-up, that is certifiably worthy of your attention. Hurrah! This Palladium x Major Lazer track is set to be a winter stormer, so grab some laces and a pair of Palladium's and get yourself ready for the most colourful party season yet.

Palladium boots available at Surfdome.

Eastpak Padded Pak'r goes Digital

Woah. The Eastpak Padded Pak'r has long been my backpack essential. From my first black bag to the more pantone-inspired brights of recent times, the Pak'r has proved itself to be reliable and good bang for your buck time after time. My Eastpak's thus far have accompanied me to numerous festivals, weekends away and trips to the gym (not as many trips as there should've been mind!), without even wincing at the stress and strain I put it through. Pat on the back to the Pak'r.

If you follow me on Pinterest you'll know that digital prints and wild animals aren't shy in influencing my virtual style. So I was pretty damn stoked when Eastpak decided to take the Padded Pak'r to the next level via some very radical prints. From ethereal, dreamy landscapes to full blown corrie-style animal hydes, the Eastpak Padded Pak'r has seriously upped its pin-worthy points.

Check out my day in the sun with my fave Eastpak Padded Pak'r from Bagable.co.uk:

BILLABONG GIRLS SURF CAPSULE COLLECTION

The Billabong Girls Surf Capsule is a true testament to how far women's surfing and surf fashion has come in the last few decades. Long gone are the days when broaching the water's edge required donning a boring black suit made of unflattering neoprene, which took 30 mins of tugging and hopping around in a public car park to put on.  

While professional female surfers still have to deal with poorer contest waves and smaller prize packets than the men, the women's surfing industry has still moved on leaps and bounds. In 2011 Carissa Moore became the first woman to receive a wildcard entry into the Men's Triple Crown of Surfing. Alana Blanchard has one of the biggest social followings of any professional surfer (perhaps influenced by the size of her bikini bottoms)- whether this is for the right reasons it has undoubtedly raised the profile of the women's WCT and the surf brands she associates with. In 2012 Steph Gilmore took her fifth world title, proving to surf groms worldwide that you can be the best surfer in the world as well as being fun, feminine and fashionable. 

Laura Enever showcases her Billabong Girls Capsule Collection wetsuits on instagram

With instagram bolstering the profile of many female surfers, fashion is starting to take centre stage. It is not just about performance in the water, this tide of fashionable, beautiful girls want to exercise their right to look and feel good while their doing it. As such we've seen the neoprene seal suits ditched it favour of more feminine cuts and a kaleidoscope of colours. And with high fashion houses such as Chanel, Diane Von Furstenburg and Cythia Rowley jumping on board too, women's surf fashion is making real waves. 

While surf brands, designers and high street chains jumpon board the neoprene inspired sports-fashion trend,the Billabong Girls Surf Capsule collection leads the way this year with its flattering, retro cuts, comfortable stretchy neoprene and 80s-inspired neon-pops. Their campaign features all our favourite Billabong Girls, such as Courtney Conlogue (check out my interview with Courtney Conlogue), Justine Dupont and new signing Laura Enever. 

Courtney Conlogue

Justine Dupont

Laura Enever

Having seen the girls test pilot the suits at last summer's Roxy Pro event, I was really stoked with all the careful time and effort that's gone into creating this fashionable surf collection. Proving fashion and functionality can work together, I won't be surprised to see them pop up across the fashion glossies this season.

Justine Dupont was wearing the Billabong Skinny Jane Wetsuit when I interviewed her in Biarritz last summer

Rivieras Shoes Present: A Tropical Bootleg

Rivieras Shoes has been synonymous with deck-side luxury since the 50s,offering summer shoes in plain and rustic colours to the discerning coastal gentry. Classic quality and safe predictable styling laid the foundations of this shoes success.

Fast forward to summer 2013 and the iconic Spanish brand takes a leap of faith to bring it's iconic Riviera style bang up-to-date with the Lord collection.  Presenting Rivieras with a rainbow twist, the Lord's Tropical Bootleg design has got me dreaming of lazy summer evenings and boho beach days.

Inspired by The Lord Zelco, this collection encapsulates everything I love about the spirit of summer, through it's woven, multicoloured threads and pops of jungle colours. Native dreams, tribal trance, ritual paints and voodoo chill - not a bad offering from a slip-on shoe. 

From seaside styling to festival chic, these shoes will be take centre stage across my favourite summer outfits this season.  Team with with frayed denim shorts, anklets, chunky aztec jewellery and oversized Komono sunnies for effortless summer perfection.

For more summer footwear inspiration visit Rivieras Shoes online.

Maison Kitsuné for SS13

It’s not just the new musical offerings from Maison Kitsune then get me giddily blogging (Sake by Jupiter is still an absolute summer daze favourite) - their seasonal clothing collections are without doubt another reason for me to get me back on the Kitsuné train.

But when the Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook landed in front of my eager eyes this morning it wasn't just appeasing - imagine next level air punches at seeing a summery offering that resonated with the ol' raison d'etre on every count.

Of course the clean cut, preppy lines that dictate so many of the Parisian label's collections are still evident, but this time expect a bold turn to West Coast CA for an upmarket style with a succinct serving of surfer attitude.

California cool, aka laid back confidence infused with a salty seaside breeze is precisely the note this collection hits, with retro and colourful overtones throughout. Fortunately it’s a sweet summer sound that I'm more than willing to listen to all season long.

Models: Chelsea Schuchman and Braydon Szafranski 

Director: Andre Saraiva alias Mr A

Summer Street Style

Slogans, slouchy, sneakers, skateboards - this is a collection of my favourite street wear pins this week. Embrace the spring-spiration, summer's on the way. Follow me on Pinterest at Amie Trewin.