From Los Angeles 02/29/08
Anzevino and Florence permalink
For the short time they’ve been around, Anzevino and Florence have quickly moved into the closets of women everywhere. Their last collection, titled “Sometimes Catastrophes Become Trophies”, is full of the light and fun garments which are perfect for daily wear and making those around you incredibly envious. The long tanks and cut out dresses are some of my favorites and their attention to detail, especially on the coats (one jacket can be worn two different ways, creating a separate look each time), is incredible and no item is overlooked.
From Paris 02/29/08
Surface 02 Collection permalink
Domestic gathered a dozen designers (Dylan Martorell, Geneviève Gauckler, Tado, eBoy, Jeremyville, etc.) together for their Surface 02 collection, which pits the designers against archetypal quality porcelain plates. We’re digging this set by Kustaa Saksi. (Via Torc.)
From New York 02/29/08
Andrew Kuo permalink
Andrew Kuo is on a tear. He has a informative blog that we’ve read not only for his music and sports coverage but for the obsessively detailed charts he creates to give his posts context. He is an artist (whose work you might have seen on our gift cards page). And lately it seems that he’s being noticed by the intelligensia. His charts have been picked up by the NYTimes and he was featured on Charlie Rose Tomorrow last week. Bright looking future, no?
From Elsewhere 02/27/08
Urban Outfitters Flickr Pool permalink
Show us how you wear it! Check out our photo pool on Flickr and get to snappin’. This gem comes from Rocksteady 586.
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From Elsewhere 02/27/08
Catching Up with CSS permalink
With a new album on the way and more catsuits than you can imagine, Lovefoxxx, the singer of Cansei De Ser Sexy, is featured in this months issue of Dazed & Confused. And if you’re craving even more CSS coverage, check out this epic video catching up with Lovefoxxx at her flat in Brazil and read about what inspires her most. You might find out where she gets those awesome catsuits.
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From San Francisco 02/27/08
Fecal Face Dot Gallery permalink
If there is a manual out there about how to properly support your scene, then Fecal Face are the folks who wrote it. Longtime proponents of the Bay Area art scene, they just opened their new gallery last weekend. It’s yet another forum for these guys to bring the goodness.
From Elsewhere 02/27/08
From New York 02/27/08
Backdoor Book permalink
Before A-Ron had The Wreck Center, he had the back door at the aNYthing store. The Backdoor book herds together all the downtown cognoscenti, move-makers (and more than likely a few fakers) in one place for your ogling pleasure. It’s limited to 500 copies so move fast.
From Philadelphia 02/26/08
Secular Geometry permalink
Secular Geometry features selected prints by 3 heavy hitters (Sol LeWitt, Robert Mangold, Brice Marden). On view through March 31 at works on paper.
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From Elsewhere 02/26/08
Frightened Rabbit - Heads Roll Off permalink
One half of Frightened Rabbit (the Hutchison brothers) worked at our Glasgow store before the sun shone brightly on their band. Since then it’s been limos and caviar (er...a record deal with FatCat, touring like madmen, and no sleep) for the boys. Here’s the video for their 1st single off their new album, ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’.
From London 02/26/08
Amelia’s Magazine permalink
Issue 08 of Amelia’s Magazine is out now and it’s poised to become our favorite life and culture mag for sure. You can’t mistake the love put into this issue: it’s enormous (like 300 pages), chock full of editorial goodness and about 60 of this issue’s pages feature a visit to Russia.
From Elsewhere 02/26/08
Sergio Rossi permalink
I don’t know a girl around me who doesn’t have a pair of jazz shoes. That said, the creative director at Sergio Rossi must know this as well because they’ve created a new collection of surreal shoes, the stunner being the above pair of shiny red oxfords.
From New York 02/26/08
Andre Razo permalink
Andre Razo’s drawings look like he unpacked the colorful little boxes in his brain and rearranged them for all to see. (Via the AI.)
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From Los Angeles 02/25/08
Watch This Space permalink
We are putting the finishing touches on Space 15 Twenty, our new L.A. venue. This is going to be way more than a store, and one of the unique features is this massive billboard in the heart of Hollywood where we plan on getting into a little trouble. Space 15 Twenty also features an outdoor performance space and cafe so watch this space!
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From Philadelphia 02/22/08
Daniel Johnston permalink
What’s all the buzz about? Legendary songwriter and artist Daniel Johnston, of course! He’s at the Trocadero Theatre tonight, performing with local favorites the Capitol Years as a backing band. We’re expecting nothing but awesomeness all around. Brave the elements (it’s icy here!) for a too-rare encounter with actual genius. And...while you’re at it, you should probably pick up one of those Hi, How Are You shirts. Kurt had one, you know…
From Elsewhere 02/22/08
Forest Small Book Series permalink
Forest is a multi-purpose design studio run by Joel Speasmaker (who some of you might know as the publisher of The Drama - one of our fave, though sadly now-defunct, art mags). His latest curatorial project is the Forest Small Book Series. Book One is out now.
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From Philadelphia 02/22/08
Vision and Resistance Benefit - TONITE! permalink
The Smarts and Culture Collective present Vision and Resistance, a benefit for the Kensington Welfare Rights Union that’s jumping off tonite (Friday) from 7pm-12am at The Arts Garage (1533-35 Ridge Ave.). DJ Akshun (pictured) mans the decks and expect fire from MCs Therapist, Enki, Capital X, Godhead the General and Monte Smith. A good cause for sure and only $7 at the door.
From Elsewhere 02/22/08
Phillip Lim Sandals permalink
Bringing in a new trend for Spring and taking a reprieve from gladiator sandals, Phillip Lim has paired up with Tatami by Birkenstock out of Germany to create some wonderful new footwear. Paired with Lim’s own dresses or even just your favorite pair of jeans, the nine styles he’s created will offer something for everyone. He’s even gone so far as to create a few looks for men.
From New York 02/22/08
joshuawildmangoodtimes permalink
He’s back. It’s not just Joshua Wildman’s photography we like but the gems that pour out of his head every time he titles a post. The above photo has this as a title: “if you went here and you came out looking as good as the sign you would be stoked”. Gold.
From Japan 02/22/08
Cog Magazine permalink
One gear, fixed wheel obsessives rejoice: Cog Magazine’s 2nd issue is out with a solid feature about Tokyo’s bike messenger massive.
From London 02/21/08
Cutler and Gross permalink
Cornering the market for buyers looking for something practical yet chic, Cutler and Gross is a British eyewear company who’ve been creating some of the most distinct sunglass styles for nearly three decades. They recently struck a deal with high fashion house Mulberry and brought back five styles exclusively for them from their archives of over 600 looks. While the Mulberry shades may be one of many passing trends, you can bet Cutler and Gross will be here through them all.
From Philadelphia 02/20/08
W.T.F. permalink
The name of this new Thursday monthly probably has to do with what you’ll be saying when Dryw and C.Lux flip that Hugh Masekela rumba into a Sham 69 workout. But it could just mean, “What’s Thursday for?” and that answer is simple: friends and dranks. Get there tomorrow. 700 Club. Fix up. Look sharp.
From Elsewhere 02/20/08
Starkiller permalink
If you’ve ever wondered how you can guarantee being photographed all night dancing to your favorite DJ, Icelandic label Starkiller has just the right look for you. With a new collection out now and an online shop opening at the end of the month, you may not have to make that trip to Iceland just to pick up their exclusive pieces.
From San Francisco 02/20/08
Hamburger Eyes Book permalink
We’ve long been fans of the way the photography featured in Hamburger Eyes captured the gold amongst the grit. Now they’ve done it again in a big, bold book format.
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From Los Angeles 02/20/08
The Arab Parrot at Magic permalink
In which our intrepid host, the Arab Parrot, waxes sartorial about the kooks at the Magic Tradeshow.
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From Boulder 02/19/08
Nau permalink
With an aesthetically pleasing design and guilt free buying (all their clothes are made entirely from recyclable materials), Nau have all the right pieces to pack for that outdoorsy expedition you plan on making this summer. By designing sportswear that can withstand a maximum amount of wear-and-tear, they are without a doubt taking the Go Green movement to completely new levels.
From New York 02/19/08
Sew In Surprise permalink
Just in case you missed the Valentine’s Day memo: You can give your fave person a Sew In Surprise to let them know they are The Best!