From Philadelphia 07/02/09
Men (and Women) at Work permalink
We’ve been a little quiet on the blog front this week, but hard at work behind the scenes. It’s a project that’s been brewing for a while, and we’re excited to share it with you, our lovely readers, on Monday. Until then: bring on the fireworks and beer.
From New York 07/01/09
Kerin Rose Convertible Chain Shades permalink
Can’t get over just how killer these Love/Hate Convertible Chain sunglasses are from a.morir by kerin rose. They double as looking amazing as a necklace and rad as hell while blocking out that hot summer sun. X - Jen
From London 06/30/09
David Sykes permalink
Feeling a little unprepared for swimsuit season? Take a cue from David Sykes and go for a light breakfast.
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From San Francisco 06/30/09
Alexis Anne Mackenzie permalink
Been pretty stoked on Alexis Anne Mackenzie for a while now and am very excited to see what she’s got up her sleeve next. Her latest work above is the first taste of what’s coming and you know it’s all uphill from here. X - Jen
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From New York 06/29/09
Yoko Devereaux Liquidation Celebration permalink
Yoko Devereaux’s Liquidation Celebration starts today online and continues until July 2nd. With tees and tanks marked as low as $5 it might be enough to help you forget that they’re closing their doors. Sniffle, sniffle.
From London 06/29/09
Ben Toms permalink
Ben Toms has photographed some of my favorite editorials for Dazed & Confused. I always hope with each month to see a new set of his incredible photos and July does not disappoint, on the right. X - Jen
From Los Angeles 06/29/09
Fiber and Fellow permalink
The creators of Fiber and Fellow want you to wear their story. This fall, that story resembles the life of a timid, hirsute outdoorsman.
From Elsewhere 06/29/09
UO Profiles: Crocodiles permalink
The fuzzy, lo-fi songs of San Diego duo Crocodiles are pure, catchy pop with surprising not-so-sunny side. Fortunately, they’re not nearly as angry as they (try to) look.
From New York 06/26/09
Pamela Love A/W 09 permalink
For Pamela Love’s latest A/W 09 collection she has cast tons of new pieces, brought back some favorites and is really giving you an easy out when it comes to finding the most perfect jewelry for yourself. I can’t say enough good things. X - Jen
From Los Angeles 06/26/09
Michael Jackson R.I.P. permalink
Um, OMFG. For many of us reared in the ‘80s, Michael Jackson’s passing isn’t just the death of a celebrity, but the death of the first pop culture icon we really, truly loved. Thriller was the first album we owned, the first music video we watched, that leather jacket was the first item of fashion that we coveted, and secretly, deep down, a lot of us still think that being able to moonwalk is the secret to getting girls. So R.I.P. MJ, and please forgive us for choosing to remember you as you were ("I said you wanna be startin’ something/Got to be startin’ something...") and know that “Beat It” is going to get a lot of dancefloor play this weekend.
From Philadelphia 06/26/09
COMING UP - Tonite! permalink
A few of our very own UO peeps and a couple of their brethren spent some time dipping into their memory banks to create COMING UP, an exhibit curated by Mason Warner which showcases the cultural influences that form the core of those making art in the “oughts”. The show kicks off at Jinxed (620 S. 4th St.) tonite at 6pm. Fix up, look sharp and for those of you on a fixed income...we heard there might even be a hoagie tray.
From New York 06/25/09
Free Energy at Mercury Lounge permalink
You know how sometimes you really like a band, but they only have two songs on their MySpace and they don’t have an album yet but you don’t care and listen to those two songs over and over? We’ve been doing that with Philly upstarts Free Energy, who’s first track, “Dream City” is a bonafide, feelgood beach jam. Catch them in NYC tonight at Mercury Lounge—the perfect way to celebrate the fact that it almost, kind of, actually feels like summer.
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From Miami 06/25/09
Freedom of Expression permalink
On Friday, July 3 from 6-9pm at Urban Outfitters South Miami store in The Shops at Sunset Place, Freedom of Expression brings together local artists and craftarians to help raise money for the Del Portillo Family, a local Miami family battling lung cancer. Also catch The Killer Moon (7pm) and Spinlight City (above, 8pm) as part of the good-hearted festivities.
From Australia 06/25/09
Bookworms Never Go to Bed Alone permalink
In Bookworms Never Go to Bed Alone at Gorker Gallery, artist and photographer Kelly Thompson presents mixed-media works that illustrate the kind of geeky girls every guy—even the quarterback—dreams of. Boys do make passes at girls who wear glasses.
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From Philadelphia 06/25/09
Win Tickets to See Sonic Youth permalink
Sonic Youth roll through town on July 2nd for a show at the Electric Factory in support of their new album The Eternal, and we’re giving you a chance to see them. For free! Enter to win tickets to the show at UO’s two Philadelphia locations (110 South 36th St and 1627 Walnut St.). And don’t say we never gave ya nuthin’.
From Los Angeles 06/25/09
Farrah Fawcett Dies permalink
Farrah Fawcett died of cancer earlier this morning. We spent many summers in the ‘80s watching Charlie’s Angels reruns, so we’ll always remember her in those bombshell days, and for bringing pop-culture one of the most famous posters of all time.
From New York 06/24/09
Sara Singh permalink
I don’t think I’ve ever seen watercolors look as beautiful as they do in Sara Singh’s fashionable paintings. X - Jen
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- > Fashion
- > Gnarlitude
From Chicago 06/24/09
Junghwan Chei permalink
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago student Junghwan Chei designed a pillow made explicitly for napping while working at your desk, so you no longer need to rest your head on a stack of papers.
From Los Angeles 06/23/09
Ed McMahon Dies permalink
Ed McMahon died yesterday at age 86. He was long known as Johnny Carson’s sidekick, the host of Star Search and as the spokesperson for Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. And as evidenced by the pink shirt in this photo, he was a natty dresser till the end.
From Elsewhere 06/23/09
Split Decisions permalink
Jen’s too humble to tell you herself, but she’s been busy: Introducing Split Decisions, a bit of wearable Gnarlitude.
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From San Francisco 06/23/09
My Milk Toof permalink
It’s hard to deny the complete adorableness of the adventures on My Milk Toof. X - Jen
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From Boston 06/22/09
LightLane permalink
LightLane was developed by designers at Altitude to encourage commuting by bike. The device attaches to the back of your bike frame and an illuminated bike lane appears instantly. Although the LightLane isn’t available to the public just yet, this product will give bikers the space they need on those all too many roads without bike lanes.
From Elsewhere 06/19/09
Fuck Yeah Animals With Casts permalink
A very small blog. We hope it gets bigger. And that all these animals get better.