Archive | November, 2011
· FOOD ·
The Picasso of Pastry: Pierre HerméFamous in France, Japan and the United States, the man that Vogue called “the Picasso of Pastry” revolutionized pastry-making with regard to taste and modernity. With “pleasure as his only guide”, Pierre Hermé has invented a totally original world of tastes, sensations and pleasures. Towards the end of 1996, Pierre Hermé left Fauchon to start [...]
· EXCLUSIVITY, ILLUSTRATION ·
Natalia Grosner’s NYFW S/S 2012 Fashion IllustrationsWe collaborated with Illustrator Natalia Grosner to illustrate a selection of looks from NYFW S/S 2012,in her signature style, using her nameless pea pod character. I love seeing how to clothes translate, its so charming!
· ART ·
Suzy Lelièvre Conceptual ArtThere’s not too much information on artist Suzy Lelièvre, but her striking works speak for themselves. A steel ladder does a graceful backward bend into a full circle, a bowl of noodles connects to a large mid-air fork, and dice dots sink towards the ground. In fact, in most of Suzy’s work, everyday objects are spun, skewed, [...]
· EXHIBITION, ILLUSTRATION ·
Subtext Gallery’s ‘Homeroom’ ExhibitionSan Diego’s Subtext Gallery is currently hosting an original concept as part of a collaboration with guest curator Christina Conway. Up until 11th December, the exhibition entitled ‘Homeroom’ will be displaying one-off works by contemporary artists who have cleverly re-imagined their childhood drawings.
· MUSIC ·
Florence & The Machine: No Light, No LightListen to “No Light, No Light” here BUY HERE Think of Ceremonials as your life soundtrack: it nurtures the ebbs and flows of passion, beliefs, and change. Leave it up to Florence & The Machine to create a flawless album in the essence of audible beauty.
· ART, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Ofra Lapid’s Broken HousesThe series Broken houses is based on photographs of abandoned structures neglected by man and destroyed by the weather. The photos are found in the web while pursuing an amateur photographer from North Dakota who obsessively documents
· ILLUSTRATION, VIDEO ·
Kenzonique Video by Jo RatcliffeThe first Kenzo campaign under the creative direction of Opening Ceremony’s Carol Lim and Humberto Leon is an awesome 40 seconds animation directed by mixed-media master Jo Ratcliffe and produced by Ryan Goodwin-Smith (Passion Pictures). It is very lively and colorful with great music, and the video presents the collections theme, colors and direction very [...]
· EXCLUSIVITY, SHOP ·
Paper Doll Series : Styling TipsMiko wears Rag & Bone Varsity Jacket $695, The Row Cat Eye Clubmaster Sunglasses $380, Dries Van Noten Print Blouse $475, 3.1 Phillip Lim Patch Pocket Pants $395, Helmut Lang Floats Angora and Wool Sweater $460, and Valentino Capretto Leather Pumps $745. TRENDLAND EXCLUSIVE – See more about the project here For more items visit Our [...]
· EXCLUSIVITY, SHOP ·
Paper Doll Series : Styling TipsRyder wears Topman Grey Cotton Contrast Shirt $44, Aubin & Wills Sweatpants $115, Feit Hiker Boot $362, Topman Navy Contrast Wool Gilet $118, Village Green Berkley Sweat $109, and Kitsune Large Fabric Bag $540. TRENDLAND EXCLUSIVE – See more about the project here For more items visit Our Shop illustrations by Judith van den [...]
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Objets D’exception : Design & Métiers D’art70 exceptional pieces values the collaboration between the creative talent of designers and the savoir-faire of fine artisans. VIA presented in its Paris gallery the the 2nd run of the “Objets d’exception : design & métiers d’art” exhibition. Furniture, lights, objects: each piece in show reflected fertile collaboration between the creative talent of designers and [...]
· ILLUSTRATION ·
Gabriel Iumazark IllustrationsSao Paulo based illustrator Gabriel Iumazark’s distinct, sketchy style is a wonderful game played on the eyes. The exaggerations of form are in all the right places and make the Brazilian artist’s work fun to look at. His style is something new entirely. Enjoy some of my favorite’s here…
· MUSIC ·
Chiddy Bang: Ray CharlesListen to “Ray Charles” here BUY HERE “Ray Charles” is serving as the most outstanding, chart-worthy track from three year old, Philadelphia hip-hop duo, Chiddy Bang. The sample-heavy song off their upcoming debut album, Breakfast