24.2.09

GQ ANOINTS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE MOST STYLISH MAN

GQ, how easy you forget. You named Justin Timberlake the most sytlish man in America. How could you forget his days when he was in N-SYNC and when he hit many a red carpet with his girl, Britney. How about his incredible array of hairstyles? Yes, I know people can change their style or in some cases "buy" their style, but of all the guys in America, Justin Timberlake?

Fishmen-"The Shadow Over Innsmouth"

Just a lil' ditty...

23.2.09

19.2.09

DANCING WITH THE STARS vs SOLID GOLD DANCERS

Is it us or don't the DWTS's publicity shots looking more and more like the Solid Gold Dancers of the '80's?

LATE OF THE PIER-FOCKER

Late of The Pier comes from the UK. They're another interesting, quirky group that'll be touring the States within the month. Worth taking a look at them either at SXSW or a city near you.

COSTUME INSTITUTE at THE MET:MODEL AS MUSE

With so many supermodels of the past making comebacks, it makes perfect sense that this year's Costume at the Met will focus on the exhibition of The Model as Muse:Embodying Fashion. Anna Wintour along with the Institute's Harold Koda, the Met's Thomas P. Campbell and co-chair Marc Jacobs came together to discuss the details. Marc said Yves Saint Laurent said it best, "A good model can advance fashion ten years." For Marc Jacobs that model was Kate Moss. She was the face that catapulted his 1992 grunge collection at Perry Ellis. This is another sign of the return of the supermodels. Maybe the supermodels will be the superheroes that can save the fashion world from this insane economy.

PURPLE-NATASA VOJNOVIC-TERRY RICHARDSON

Purple is well-known for their incredible editorials et al. Check out the newest edition with Diane Von Furstenberg on its cover. On their site, they been posting interesting videos of their photo shoots. One of our favorite models, who has been making a comeback of sorts this season, Natasa Vojnovic, has been in Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang's shows, gives all of herself in this Purple vid. With Terry Richardson doing the photography and founder/editor of Purple Olivier Zahm shooting the video, it provokes an "Eyes of Laura Mars," feeling. It's a 70's flashback with the Warhol like DVF images on the wall , the music, the clothing, the wild rug, and of course Natasa's wild performance.
Purple #11 from Purple Magazine on Vimeo.

TIGA - SHOES-NEW TRACK

Here's Tiga's new single, "Shoes." The topic of conversation is that Madonna on the track with him? What do you think? We think no!

18.2.09

17.2.09

SINK OR SWIM...CONFORMITY vs. INDIVIDUALISM MARC JACOBS

This year's, Fall '09, New York Fashion Week is interesting on a variety of levels. As the economy is tanking, stores are closing, and retail is in a tail spin, when most designers are being interviewed, they say this is a challenging time and a creative time for them. I say its sink or swim time. It's about designing pieces that make people want to buy-that ushers in a wave of "I have to own that jacket, dress, or trouser." So, do designers play it safe and create a collection that's easy to sell and what people expect or go in the other direction. Will it be about the individual or will it be about collective conformity? The consumer will answer that question. Yes, the majority of people are being more conscious of where their money is being spent and they will likely want to make it worth their while. So, will it be spent on designers like Marc Jacobs whose show was all about the individual like DVF, Ohne and Titel, and Alexander Wang or will it go towards safe, collective conformity like Band of Outsiders, Rag and Bone, Travata, and BCBG. Time will tell, but I say the individual will always prevail.

14.2.09

JUST ANOTHER RICH KID PLAYGROUND

Just Another Rich Kid teamed up with PLAYGROUND for the project He loves me He loves me not, along with Terence Koh, Surface to Air, Nice Collective, and Various Projects. The black steel box created by PLAYGROUND contained 4 inspired versions of special utensils, the Mickey coffee stirrer, two turn keys, a cross with accoutrements and a white plastic card. It was held at bblessing in the LES.

10cc I'm Not in Love - 1975

13.2.09

PLAID MAFIA ALIVE and WELL

Ok...ok...ok.... with all the talk of that Nevan, Olivia's cousin from "The City," making fun of Jay and the "downtowners" being a part of the "plaid mafia," we wanted to show Nevan who's part of the mafia and he better keep his eyes peeled....Katie and the Olsens may jump him!!!!

Lykke Li - A little bit

Amazing!!!

KLEERUP LYKKE LI NENEH CHERRY

Kleerup remixes have been incredible. If you didn't know we are huge fans of Lykke Li and here's Kleerup mixing "until we bleed" as well as Neneh Cherry's "forever."
Until We Bleed - Kleerup feat Lykke Li
Forever - Kleerup feat Neneh Cherry

MATT and KIM "DAYLIGHT"

Here is another cool and quirky group from Brooklyn, Matt and Kim. Check out their new video, "Daylight."

12.2.09

TILDA SWINTON

Tilda Swinton is amazing and steps ahead. Vogue needs to put her on their cover soon.

The Onion: Disney Geneticists Debut New Child Stars

How they Disney factory really works from our friends at Onion New.

WALTER MEEGO-GIRLS

Walter Meego, a cool duo, hails from Chicago. They're in a similar vein as Boy Crisis and French Horn Rebellion and it's worth taking a look at them.

10.2.09

It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!

THE CITY-BEST DO'S and DON'TS

Yes, "The City" is the spin-off of that bad LA faux-reality show,"The Hills." The fact that it takes place in NYC already one ups its predecessor as well as the discovery of Olivia Palermo. How much of a socialite is she really, hmmm...we don't know but we do know two things...she puts the show in over-drive when she appears, even if it's for mere seconds and "The Cut" has the best re-cap of the do's and don'ts of life in the big city. Say what you may about Ms. Palermo, she is fuel injection to an otherwise uneventful show. Plan on seeing more of her in season two.

MTV BRINGING BACK HOUSE OF STYLE

The hit fashion show on MTV in the'90's, House of Style, which helped cement Cindy Crawford as the every girl, is resurrecting the show. Just like "90210" and now, ugh, "Melrose Place," the '90's shows are making a comeback. This new version of HOS will have Sport's Illustrated cover girl, Bar Rafaeli as the host and now there is word that Chanel Iman will be helping out as well. As we predicted at the beginning of this blog, supermodels will be making a comeback stealing all the attention from the starlets and oh yeah, the socialites won't be too far behind, Olivia Palermo.