RACK CITY

July 19, 2012 – If you've ever been to an Odd Future concert you know that the wily group has sparked a sea change in young fashion. Specifically: everyone under the age of 19 dresses like Tyler, the Creator, mucked up in cat tees, tie-dye, shorts, and the ever-present socks (sometimes tube, sometimes graphic patterns), pulled up nigh to the knees.

July 17, 2012 – The sight of Lana Del Rey will now be associated with the trendy yet affordable designs at H&M. The Stockholm-based clothing chain confirmed Del Rey's new job via Twitter early this morning. "The mood is very L.A. noir," H&M creative director Donald Schneider told Women's Wear Daily.

July 16, 2012 – Palladium boots have a pedigree for real-life combat — they were first crafted in 1947 for the French Foreign Legion — but through the decades they've outfitted urban warriors' best, adding an edge of roughneck to a babydoll dress in the '90s and bringing back the stomp for those who don them today.

July 11, 2012 – Earlier this year, Disney was shilling T-shirts with Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures cover in the shape of Mickey Mouse's face.

July 6, 2012 – M83 are about to join the distinguished list of musicians honored with a sneaker that's always had a close tie to rock'n'roll, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. The band is partnering with the shoe giant for a contest tied to last year's excellent Hurry Up, We're Dreaming: Fans are being invited to submit original drawings, paintings, and photos inspired by the album or any specific track.

July 3, 2012 – Louis Vuitton showed a fisherman's cap in matte leather for their men's S/S 2013 show this week, but it was surely a bucket hat by any other name. Slick and structured, it's a couture capper on a trend that's had a bright and sometimes tumultuous life in hip-hop — but with rappers' lust for Louis, there's no doubt Kanye's skull will be topped with one tout de suite.