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Walter Van Beirendonck S/S 2012Walter Van Beirendonck’s SS 2012 collection consists of perfect tailoring with some major trending for Summer 2012 : checked suits and oversize pants. A colorful collection with a lot of details such as cut-out shirts and pullovers as well as funny accessories such as long gloves, backpacks and bags.
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Chanel F/W2011 Prestige Eyewear CollectionDesigned to look precious with the interwoven chain-and-leather temples, the stunning Chanel F/W 2011/12 Prestige Collection asserts a new attitude. Karl Lagerfeld has composed variations on the chain theme inspired by the iconic Chanel handbag chain handle. Whether the look is an ultra-wide statement in biker chic or petite, graceful and feminine, every item in
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Louboutin F/W 11 by Peter LippmannNearly two years after their first collaboration, Peter Lippmann and designer Christian Louboutin worked together again to present the new lookbook for Fall/Winter 2011. Inspired by classic portrait paintings, where in each of the pictures you can
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We Are Enfant Terrible: Filthy LoveListen to “Filthy Love” here BUY HERE Still pushing the limits, here is another single brought to you by We Are Enfant Terrible off Explicit Pictures. “Filthy Love” is a fun, dark, and sexy ride.
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25HAD: Mother AfrikaListen to “Mother Afrika” here It took a bit of music archeology, but after some digging I finally found a bit of 4/11 on the one man show, 25 Hours A Day (25HAD)–the French electro-popist known to some as Pierrick Devin.
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Yarn Pothole Art in ParisThis ‘Nid de Poule‘ (Pothole) project reminds me a lot of the Dispatchwork by Jan Vormann. With colorful strips of yarn Juliana Santacruz Herrera decided to decorate Paris’ potholes. Randomly placed in cracks and breaks it creates a fun and colorful change in the landscape contrasting with the decrepit cement.
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Digital Art & Music Center [Paris]Last month Parisian Center for Digital Art and Contemporary Music opened its doors. Designed by architect Manual Gautrand inside a historical building constructed in 1862 and acting as a cultural theater house known as La Gaîté Lyrique. Before Gautrand start working on the project, the building went
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Piers Atkinson Fall 2011 CollectionPiers Atkinson’s latest collection “Paris” consists of a 33-strong extraordinary headpieces. He drew inspiration from the Parisian noir side with its dark cafes and extravagant showgirls and that came across in the unconventional grunge and glamor collection.
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Art Paris 2011The 2011 edition of the Art Paris art fair begins today. This year more than 120 international galleries focusing on design, modern and contemporary art are represented. A lot of these galleries presents solo shows of famous artists such as Philippe Pasqua or Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. Here is our favorite from the opening :
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We Are Enfant Terrible : Wild ChildListen to “Wild Child” here Buy Here We Are Enfant Terrible is the hot trio out of Paris, France that is behind this provocative piece of sound. Thomas Fourny, Clo Floret, and Cyril Debarge are the components that make their electro dance/indie rock/synthpop style come to life and “Wild Child” is an impressive display of what fine noise Enfant [...]
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Hedi Slimane California Dreamin Exhibition OpeningHedi Slimane has lived in Los Angeles for almost 2 years. While rumors say he would replace Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent he is now back in Paris, his hometown for a new exhibition at Galerie Almine Rech where the famous designer/photographer highlights modern and
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3D printed collection by Iris van HerpenWe have been following Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen for a while now. During the Haute Couture week in Paris Spring/Summer 2011 she just shown her latest Escapism collection. It’s her second 3D printed