Archive | June, 2008
· DESIGN ·
Skate Study HousePierre André Senizergues of the Etnies mark created Skate Study House in order to explore Interior Design Concept based on the skate industry…
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Greg Kadel Photography StudioWhen I think of daily documentary photography, Nan Goldin comes into my mind and War would be James Nachtwey and Greg Kadel still leads the place for fashion editorials
· FASHION, RUNWAY ·
Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2009Menswear is definitely getting more and a more exciting surge in the recent years and I can foresee a great future.
You can see more and more little details be it materials, colors or fabrics and getting little shapes over traditional drape and cutting. see http://jilsander.com/
· ADVERTISING, DESIGNERS, VIDEO ·
Lacoste : The Future of TennisFor their 75th anniversary La Coste has reinvented their website to portray the future, 2083, of tennis. As the pioneers of tennis attire, La Coste has set the standard for the game’s dress, and Im sure that their prediction is not too far off. This website and concept is mind blowing!
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
DSquared2 : Amber Valletta by Steven MeiselI am really enjoying the Winter 2008/09 DSquared Campaign. Supermodel Amber Valetta and model/artist Boyd Holbrook shot by Steven Meisel.
· CULTURE, HEARSAY ·
Alberobello : A Fairy Tale TownI have truly found my next vacation destination. I couldn’t think of a more magical and random place to visit to get away from business and daily routine. I think i may have been part of this town in another life.
Alberobello is a town in the province of Bari (BA) in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia), Italy.
Alberobello is famous for its fairytale like 14. century Trulli huts.
Alberobello is known as the Capital of the Trulli. The trullo is a fascinating architectural feature of this area of Puglia, a building with conical roof made without mortar.
· VIDEO ·
Fashion in Japan – BBC ReportsHarajuku Lovers rule the Japanese Street Style and have this to say, ” I think Barbie is cute because she’s got style and her face is cute. We’d like to be her even though she is a doll.”
· WEB ·
Pixeloo RealThis guy is totally nuts on Photoshop. Check out these realistic renderings of Stewie, Mario, and Homer. Pixeloo is his blog where he posts all his illustrations. There is a great range of styles to peruse, but I just though these were totally eery!
· CULTURE ·
Chester French“When I first heard Chester French, I felt like I had stumbled upon two geniuses,” says Pharrell Williams, who signed the duo to Star Trak / Interscope records in the Spring of 2007. “It’s been a long time since I’ve heard a project teeming with this sort of musicality and originality,” he continues. “You’re going to watch history unfold with these guys. I feel it in my gut.”
· INSTALLATION, SCULPTURE ·
Recycled Train Tickets ArtLast original operation in Japan, with manga character Astroboy entirely made of Tokyo’s subway tickets. For the opening of a…
· CULTURE, FEATURED, HEARSAY ·
Karl for Road SafetyKarl Lagerfeld collabortion for the ( French ) Road Security Campaign. Created by Lowe Strateus Agency. The message says : ” It’s yellow, it’s ugly, and it doesn’t match with anything, but it can save your life.” Funny and powerful message you can see all over Paris Billboards right now…
· TRENDS ·
Trend Report : Boy Meets GirlOne of my favorite things to check out at Style.com is their Trend Reports. This is basically a synopsis of all the best runway looks broken down into categories. I am particularly partial to the Boy Meets Girl Trend Report for Spring 2008. I love all the black and white which can never really fail you, but even more so I am into the continuously broad shoulders and oversized jackets. Be careful when …