THE SPRING ISSUE
Posts Tagged ‘Vol 25.3’
Magic Woman
Mara Hoffman dress, Chris Habana earrings & necklace Jeremy Scott sunglasses, Surface to Air t-shirt Nicholas K top, Mezi earrings The Blonds top Katya Leonovich dress Cheng-Huai Chuang jacket, Chris Habana earrings
Inside the Jewelry Box
On the Sly | Reincarnation proves true in Aroha Silhouettes’ reclaimed vinyl jewelry collection. Vancouver-based designer Tania Hennessy reimagines the beloved analog form into geometric charms that play heavily on positive and negative space. À la Escher, the Aggregate Vinyl Record Necklace features a two-dimensional triangular stack of cubes that allow the skin to […]
Frank Cisneros
After all, Frank Cisneros does know a thing or two about how to mix a fine drink. Though known to most for his virtuosic skills within the Brooklyn cocktail scene, Cisneros’ interests in classic boozy beverages harkens back to his good old days as a West Coaster. While living in Washington state, Cisneros’ fondness for […]
Seth Beale
San Francisco hot-spot Bar Agricole, located in the Soma District, has an acclaimed bartending program that creates a family-like atmosphere in this cutthroat industry, says Seth Beale, master mixologist and member of the Bar Agricole family. Beale’s journey into mixology all started in Columbus, Ohio, where he was born and raised. While in college for […]
James Allan/ Glasvegas
Few examples better illustrate the well-known inferiority complex of the Scottish than the 1996 indie masterpiece Trainspotting. “It’s shiet being Scottish! We’re the lowest of the low. The scum of the fucking Earth!” Mark Renton deftly exclaims with a sentiment that can only be calmed by massive amounts of heroin. Evolving as it did to […]
Music Changing with the Tides
Many may think that Seattle’s music scene ended with a shotgun blast when, in a spare room above a garage in a large house facing Lake Washington, Kurt Cobain killed himself. The lead singer of Nirvana left a suicide note for his wife, Courtney Love, and their baby daughter, Frances Bean. On April 8, 1994, […]
Moby
Moby was born in New York, but grew up in suburban Connecticut. He studied classical guitar, played in punk bands and worked as a DJ while studying philosophy and photography. He loved house, hip-hop and experimental music. When he began making music, all those sounds came into play. His albums have sold more than 20 […]
Hitting the Target
Gabriel Leif Bellman was working as a producer at MTV in New York in 1999, when he purchased his grandfather’s autobiography at the NYU Bookstore. The writer-director was reading the first chapter on the subway on his way home when he noted that his grandfather’s father owned a store on Bergen Street in Brooklyn—the same […]
Billy Reid
William “Billy” Reid is a fashion designer based in Florence, Alabama. His bi-annual collections for men and women, shown during New York Fashion Week, are marked by traditional designs as well as a hint of casual, Southern charm. Recognized in 2010 with both the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Award and the GQ/CFDA Best New Menswear Designer in […]
Cultures of Resistance
Iara Lee’s amazing documentary Cultures of Resistance takes us into some of the most troubled, violent and politically charged places in the word and shines a light on the individuals and groups that are using art and grassroots organizations to push against the horrors and injustice that they see on a daily basis. An almost […]
Theorems on Film
Cam Archer loves images. A look at his work reveals a deep connection between that burning iris image of both photographers and filmmakers. Based in Santa Cruz, California, where the combination of beach and communal existence adds a shade of light to some of the grays Archer plays with, he made his splash at Sundance […]
The Fever
Corinna wears: Alexander McQueen dress, Hejing Chi necklace, arm band and glove Sam wears: Dior Homme cape, Lanvin hat Lanvin hat, Dior Homme cape, John Galliano pants Iris van Herpen vest, Pamela Love necklace Givenchy boots, Rodarte skirt, Gareth Pugh vintage shirt Corinna wears: Phoebe English vest, Givenchy skirt Sam wears: Givenchy shorts, Givenchy sneakers, […]
Denim Exposure
Mila wears: G-star shirt Laruicci ring Stephen Dweck rings Karl wears: G-Star denim shirt Dolce & Gabbana vest Mila wears: G-star Raw jumpsuit and shirt Dinosaur Designs necklace & bangles Sam Edelman shoes Karl wears: G-star shirt and belt J. Parvata for Loren denim tie Prada jeans Cesare Paciotti shoes Shaun wears: J. Parvata for Loren denim […]
Eye Can Groove
What does a South African living in Australia do in his spare time? The DJ with the given name of Nick Bertke, but just known as Pogo, has for the past four years done something that other DJ’s haven’t—he has been mixing and scratching with not just music, but also with images. As Lewis Carroll […]
Imperial No. Nine
Imperial No. Nine, located at the Mondrian SoHo Hotel, is definitely not a place one can easily pass by without becoming immediately curious. Intrigued and guided by my senses, I stepped into Executive Chef Sam Talbot’s restaurant; the recent Top Chef reality-TV celebrity has made a leap from Montauk to SoHo. The restaurant accommodates 150 […]
New York City
1. What’s your connection to the music world/industry? 2. What album or artist are you playing on repeat these days? 3. What was the first concert you ever went to, and if you remember-where was it? 4. What was the last show you saw that you really liked? Who was it and where was it? […]
Hemlock Tavern
If you’re looking for a hip, smoky dive with $1 bags of peanuts and a full bar, the Hemlock fits the bill. This small club fosters a feeling of intimacy; you’ll be talking to strangers in no time, even if just to navigate your way from the doorway to the bar. There’s wood paneling, dim […]
Cosmessentials
Even though I grew up in a household full of females and only two males (our poor Daddy dearest and our beloved beagle), I had to learn to do the girly stuff in life on my own. During my childhood and adolescence, I was raised to believe that traditionally feminine conventions like makeup, fashion and […]
Effie’s Heart
Vibrant, vintage spirit in modern day threads? Sure, it’s tough to imagine bygone silhouettes for women today without a few unpleasant thoughts in tow: itchy, ill-fitting fabrics, muted color palettes, overbearing kitsch—ultimately, it’s just not the right look. But vintage enthusiasts hankering for a more current edge have found solace with indie fashion label Effie’s […]
Loomlab
Design, like music, is defined, in part, by an inevitable implementation of technological processes and tools. Loomlab, a collection of scarves by designer Jane Henry, combines the technology of contemporary design with the traditional techniques of fine knitwear. The company’s “Ocean Transport” collection for Fall/Winter 2011 draws inspiration from Fibonacci codes, fractal patterns, mood tides, […]
Archive 1887
Archive 1887 and its vintage-inspired music T-shirts are the embodiment of the belief that you are, essentially, what you wear. Or rather, you listen to what you wear. An LA-based company that launched in 2010, Archive 1887 has reinvented the tired band T-shirt. Consulting the Sony Music archives, each T-shirt features musical icons from Miles […]
Reveille
Two weeks ago, I was arm’s length away from cheap souvenirs, America’s obesity with Coronas in tow, and dissatisfied tourists at Coney Island. In addition to the original Nathan’s fresh fries and post-Human Slingshot high, I found refuge in listening to a blue grass meets folk meets awesome group of musicians playing on the boardwalk. […]
Gavin Friday
A tangible connection to the original punks is slowly being erased. In just the last year, Ari Up of The Slits and Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex shed their mortal coils, Joe Strummer’s death in 2002 was especially poignant and even the seemingly endless supply of Ramones is dwindling. Gavin Friday is one of the […]
Loyal Divide
Adam Johnson is the songwriter and producer behind Chicago’s Loyal Divide, a young band that’s taking the blend of rock and electronic music in striking new directions. His band has generated a powerful street-level buzz in the past few years, but Johnson says he never intended to be a full-time musician, even though he grew […]
