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Adventure: Smoke and MirrorsListen to “Smoke and Mirrors” here BUY HERE Adventure is a Baltimore-based band that had an internal battle between Duran Duran and Depeche Mode, and the winner was a victorious and 2011 hybrid of the two influences. Benny Boeldt, Mark Brown, and Dave Fell are the vocals, beats, and electronic decorations, which can be enjoyed [...]
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Yacht : UtopiaListen to “Utopia” here BUY HERE YACHT has created the ideal world in the form of song with “Utopia.” A place where they promise, “you don’t have to commit. You don’t have to submit.” The single followed “Dystopia” another, more down to earth, track off their much-anticipated album,
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Theophilus London : Why Even TryListen to “Why Even Try” here The stylistically versatile Theoplilus London (featured by Trendland back in August of 2010 here) is on the rise again with the release of his upcoming album Lovers Holiday. His debut album was a wide-ranging exhibition of London’s eclectic nature and proved the Brooklyn
· CULTURE, HEARSAY ·
Whats wrong with Vuitton !?Im guessing its an internet joke, cause its hard to believe that Louis Vuitton would have made such an horrible lookbook. I’m also guessing that its a collaboration with Parisian Street Artist Andre ( who is also modeling in it ). Not that I wanna be mean with him, as I respect his work and [...]
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Song of the Day : [11/28]Prince and the Revolution : Darling Nikki Prince, often known for his eroticism in music, came out with the highly sensual hit Darling Nikki whose lyrics are supposedly the reason Parental Advisory stickers on album covers were founded. The song is performed by Prince and the Revolution during a particularly emotionally climactic part in the epic [...]
· BOOK & MAG, WEB ·
L’Officiel Magazine – Full ArchivesBeing able to see the evolution of Fashion, Layout Design, Illustrations and Advertising is always a huge source of inspiration for everyone like us who are working in the Creative Industries – I just Stumble on the FULL Archive of L’Officiel Magazine, so after the Playboy archive, here you go, for the pleasure of your [...]
· EDITORIAL ·
Maria Blaisse: The Visonnary for DazedFor the August issue of Dazed and Confused, photographer Jason Kibbler and stylist Karen Langley, with the help of set designer Gary Card, produced this pretty amazing editorial, inspired by Maria Blaisse work and re-interpreted her sculptural feats – Maria was famous in the 80′s for her revolutionary / futuristic vision. Read her interview on [...]
· ILLUSTRATION ·
Patrick Nagel 80s Fashion IllustrationsAmerican artist, Patrick Nagel created popular illustrations on board, paper, and canvas; most of which emphasized the simple grace and beauty of the female form, in a distinctive style descended from Art Deco. He is best known for his illustrations for Playboy magazine, and the pop group Duran Duran, for whom he designed the cover of the best selling album Rio.
· VIDEO ·
La Roux – BulletProof Music VideoWow! How cool is this 80′s/futuristic style music Video!? The song is not bad either, but the work of the stylist, makeup, director and post production is just sick ! The Band is Called La Roux and they are from England – Check also her Myspace for more info.
· CULTURE ·
LOCONUTS PUSH IT TO THE MAX WITH THE 80′s STEEZCheck out NY’s Alphabet city crew hitting the stage with their over the top 80′s style and moves. The Loconuts
· DESIGNERS, FASHION, TRENDS ·
Cassette PlayaHitting the streets from the underground with ultra 80′s inspiration and schoolyard sensibilityCassette Playa is probably the future big one in the market