This weekend in Paris, one of our favorite designers, Aitor Throup, launched “Legs”, a retrospective of envelope-pushing trousers he designed over the past six years.

Throughout the Galerie Jean-Luc are Takako Richard stationary male forms moulded in thermoactive cotton mesh in rows from the ceiling, captured in vital movements of the human body. Throup has progressed chronologically through his archives, lifting a selection of designs from every six months and reinterpreting them with materials and design details appropriate to the season – and in doing so, has created an arena welcoming the expression of pure creativity and functionality. Capable of communicating a full-bodied narrative without proposing a complete look, Legs strives to elevate the status of trousers from over-saturated commodities to unique objet d’art.

Throup’s series of trousers entitled ‘The Funeral of New Orleans’ is in particular a testament to the creativity and logic of his vision. Informed by the traditional funeral processions of New Orleans’ marching bands, it deals with concepts of body armour – each piece is formed onto a mesh sculpture of the human body created in the pose required to play each instrument, and the trousers demonstrate five exaggerated stages of shrinkage from when wool is exposed to water. It is clear that Throup’s designs exist beyond the tired parameters of fashion– they are meticulously constructed garments existing both within their narrative and without, made with respect for the human body and an astounding understanding of its formation.

If you’re interested in this project, we suggest you visit Dazed Digital for an interview with Mr. Throup as well as AitorTroup.com for a video presentation of “Legs”. More images follow.

Here’s a look at the second (the first can be seen here) Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker adorned with the iconic psychedelic color stream of celebrated Danish designer Verner Panton. The traditional canvas sneaker is now available from Edition.

Selectism channels T Magazine in explorating the new Martin Margiela Suite Ile aux Oiseaux at Les Sources de Caudalie near Bordeaux. “For 650 euros a night and up (a special package includes “a gift signed by Maison Martin Margiela” — perhaps one of the Maison’s new wine-bottle lamps?), guests can retreat to the avant-garde chambre between spa treatments and bottles of premier cru at the hotel’s La Grand’Vigne restaurant. (In keeping with the spa theme, the restaurant offers a calorie-conscious menu amid the foie gras.)”

Read the full writeup at T Magazine.

French industrial designer and Lacoste Eyewear design director Christophe Pillet has reissued the brand’s original 101 aviator-style sunglasses. The only difference from the originals is a cleaner debossing of the green alligator logo on the arms. The packaging was redesigned with a green rubber case, fitting neatly inside the tramlines of the sport’s colors.

Each box contains an official certificate card with the serial number of the frames. Now available at select stores including colette, Dover Street Market and 10 Corso Como in a limited run of 1000 pairs. Wallpaper* has an interview.

More looks at the Lacoste 30th Anniversary 101 Sunglasses follow.

Selectism has a look into Newsom’s latest “greener” work with champagne label Dom P. “For the fourth time, the House Dom Pérignon teamed to the designer Marc Newson to create a case of journey which allows the amateurs of champagne to preserve in the good temperature their bottles, wherever that they are. The result is ‘Black Box,’ a black case that resists the wear and tear of transport an keeps Dom pérignon perfectly chilled, even the hottest destination. will be available as of now in France (200€) ans as of January 2010 in selected markets across the world.”

Norman Mailer’s MoonFire was an instant sold-out success for the entire printrun of 1,969 copies, each signed by Apollo 11 LMP Buzz Aldrin. The last twelve copies of this historic edition, numbers 1,958 – 1,969 are now for sale in a special “Lunar Rock Edition” designed by one of the most accomplished and influential designers of our time, Marc Newson.

Packaged in an Apollo 11 LEM inspired case, made from a single piece of aluminum, each copy includes a print signed by Buzz Aldrin and a unique specimen of lunar rock – one of the rarest substances on Earth. The first copy will be on display at the TASCHEN booth at Art Basel Miami Beach, December 2–5, 2009. Runs for about $90,500 USD.

More looks at the Marc Newson Lunar Rock Edition of Norman Mailer’s MoonFire after the click.

Graphic designer Art Chantry, best known for his work with bands such as Nirvana and Hole, teamed up with Ride on a limited release DH2 board. Graphics aside, this board is the business. With no hook and tons of pop, it was selected as one of the “Platinum Picks” in Snowboard Mag for 2010. Available from November 1st at core Ride dealers worldwide. (Rad Collector)

Have a more detailed look at the Art Chantry x Ride DH 2.2 Snowboard after the click.

Israel-based artist ELNA created an impressive commercial for Nike. Blending live action sequences, featuring three pairs of custom Nike Dunks, with animation and music samples referencing sneaker obsession, ELNA crafted a very original spot. Enjoy!

Check out the ELNA for Nike Israel custom Dunks after the jump.

Curated Mag caught wind of these larger-than-life fat cap chairs. “Graphic designer Sander van Heukelom has developed a new chair out of a his youthful fascination with and practice in graffiti. The fat cap chair is built in the vision of, yes, a spray can cap. Two styles are presented – one sits directly on the ground, while the other is perched on a base. Both are constructed from styrofoam with a protective coating. The project serves to draw attention to the detail of an often overlooked object. Learn more at capchaired.com.”

The New York Fat Cap Chair is pictured here.

We give you a first look at the new Trek time Trial Bike for Lance Armstrong as designed by Marc Newson. Above is a great shot of the Art Bike in action as Mr. Armstrong takes part in the first time trial of the Tour de France in Monaco. Mr. Armstrong finished ninth as Fabian Cancellara took the stage.

After the jump a more detailed look at the new Lance Armstrong TREK Bike by Marc Newson.