Looking At The Look Book: Phillip Leeds is Secretly Japanese AND Black
It's always an extra special treat when New York Magazine offers up a Video Look Book. In this one, Phillip Leeds, who might be a stylist or something of that nature, stands in an alley and and shows off his merchandise. Unfortunately, we're talking about actual merchandise: specifically, a Bathing Ape sweatshirt. So, yeah, he's pretty fucking cool, in spite of his speech impediment. Who knows, maybe speech impediments are the new hotness! After the jump, Intern Alexis rounds up Erica Warnock, Maura Johnston, and Andy Stokan to weigh in on this important issue.
Erica Warnock, Gawker's Map Intern
What else does he have wrapped in plastic in his satchel?
His lost childhood, his dignity and an extra pair of pink shoelaces.
What's a typical interaction between Phillip and Pharrell?
Phillip: Hey dog, you thee what DJ AM wore last night, that thit was tight.
Pharrell: Who are you?
Phillip can't stand Uggs and guys wearing those tight jeans like the
girls are wearing. What else can't he stand?
Rainy days and Mondays
What's Phillip up to in that dirty alley?
That ain't none of your bithneth, yo.
Maura Johnston, associate editor, Idolator
What else does he have wrapped in plastic in his satchel?
A duplicate pair of his tweed Nike kicks, just in case the ones he's
wearing get scuffed.
What's a typical interaction between Phillip and Pharrell?
"Gucci?"
"Prada. Adidas?"
"Nike."
"Word — Bathing Aaaaaape!!!"
Phillip can't stand Uggs and guys wearing those tight jeans like
the girls are wearing. What else can't he stand?
Sale racks, bad highlight jobs, long walks on public beaches.
What's Phillip up to in that dirty alley?
Double-checking that everything he's wearing has at least one logo on it.
Andy Stokan, actor/waiter/cliche
What else does he have wrapped in plastic in his satchel?
Some limited edition Hentai DVDs. A watch with a few more B's in its
name. The new Lady Sovereign CD. A copy of Edith Skinner's "Speak With
Distinction." And an unopened sense of irony.
What's a typical interaction between Phillip and Pharrell?
Phillip: Yo P, what's the deal?
Pharrell: Uh, who are you? And why are you talking like its 1998?
Phillip: It's me, Phillip. I work for ya player.
Pharrell: You do?
Phillip: Yea. What you need from me?
Pharrell: Umm...how bout you go stand in a dark alley for a while.
Phillip: I'm on it bro!
Phillip can't stand Uggs and guys wearing those tight jeans like the girls
are wearing. What else can't he stand?
People who buy his exact outfit from the Gap for half price. Movies where
"dudes be kissin other dudes." Concert T-shirts for concerts you
clearly never went to. And of course, The Man.
What's Phillip up to in that dirty alley?
Looking for his street cred.