· ILLUSTRATION ·
Jonathan Bartlett IllustrationsLast year we introduced you to the stunning illustration work of Jonathan Bartlett. He updated his portfolio with some even more enchanting illustrations, still in his very unique style inspired by the 50′s, of stylish men really in tune with today’s fashion! Now you can buy his posters on his website linked below.
· DESIGNERS ·
Denim & Supply by Ralph LaurenAnchored in Ralph Lauren‘s authentic American heritage, their new collection Denim & Supply is replacing the Polo jeans line. Offering a new approach to denim and sportswear, capturing the weathered character of found vintage pieces and effortlessly styling them with an eclectic, individualistic spirit. Watch video below directed by Trendland’s friend Nathan Copan.
· MUSIC ·
Johnny Thunder: I’m AliveListen to “I’m Alive” here If anything, Johnny Thunder knew how to make you feel alive, and that’s just what this fuzzy 60′s mod song does. “I’m Alive” is a crunchy, underrated classic with garage band style and the vocal bravery of Mr. Thunder, a former lead singer of the Drifters. That shrieking, untamed voice [...]
· MUSIC ·
Raphael Saadiq: Good ManListen to “Good Man” here BUY HERE Get out the time machine, Raphael Saadiq is back with his new rock-infused LP, Stone Rollin’. As you’ll see, he’s remained faithful to the retro soulful roots that caught our attention in his 2008 hit album, The Way I See It. The old-school inspirations have always been there [...]
· BOOK & MAG, DESIGN, WEB ·
The NY Times Magazine RedesignBack to the vintage! Is there a ‘new’ vintage Trend coming in print design? The latest issue of the New York Times Magazine launched Sunday March 6, 2011, with a brand new redesign. You can see a few pages of examples from the last issue below. Do you like the return to the Times’ older [...]
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Canned Candies: The Nudes of Jean ClemmerCoinciding with the London Fashion in Film Festival (1 – 12 December), Flash Projects in London is exhibiting iconic original vintage photographs by Jean Clemmer, exploring fantasy, sensuality and haute couture in 1960s Paris.
· PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Taku PhotographyNot a lot of information about Taku (Onoda) photography, just that he’s Japanese, live in NY and shot a Converse campaign. I guess his pictures will speak for himself, I really like his grainy, vintage look photography,
· DESIGNERS ·
Temple Bags CollectionI’m really loving Temple Bag’s vintage military feel collection, especially their Ipad cases. Their inspiration started with endless hours of searching through dusty warehouses. After hand-selecting the best vintage military pieces they are washed, cut, and stitched together, to create what they have called Temple Bags. Watch the video below to understand more what Temple [...]
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Bolle Bottles by Tapio Wirkkala for VeniniSo pretty but Oh so expensive ! The Bolle Bottles designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968 for Venini, are just pieces of art ! This series of five bottles employs the “Incalmo” technique wherein two different types of glass, worked separately, are fused together to obtain, within a single object, separate areas differentiated by colors.
· TECH ·
iVictrola: Taking the iPod Back to the Old SchoolThe iVictrola is a very cool piece of hardware made by NYC designer Matt Richmond who has conjured up an amalgamation of the iPod dock with a 20th century metal Magnavox horn.
· FEATURED, ILLUSTRATION ·
SeeJBdraw : Art by Jonathan BartlettI just stumbled upon the amazing Art/illustration of Jonathan Bartlett aka SeeJBdraw, a great vintage feel with his 50′s style characters and the use of light pastel colors. I like his style a lot…
· INTERIOR DESIGN, STORE ·
Merci: Parisian Concept StoreOpened in Paris last March, the 16,000 Sq foot concept store, is the new mecca for design and fashion lovers alike. Now in her sixties, Marie France Cohen and her husband, (who also created the chic children brand Bonpoint, 30 years ago), have founded yet another brilliant endeavor. Merci is the first “Charity Store” ( [...]