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From Philadelphia

01/29/10 03:35PM

Bohemian Rhapsody Icon: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was the embodiment of the 1960s: passionate, free-spirited and excessive to a fatal flaw. Her bluesy, throaty voice and powerful stage presence put her on par with male contemporaries like Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger and Joe Cocker, which was unprecedented for a woman in rock 'n' roll.

Her style was an extension of her personality—hippy, but no wallflower-child—and she was usually decked out in beads around her neck, wrists and fingers, flowing scarves and long loose locks, vests, feathers in her hair, tye-dye, velvet, bell-bottoms and anything else she fancied. A lot has been written about how Joplin never considered herself pretty, which is especially sad consider that her beauty, grace and style still have a little bit of fashion's heart. See more.

01/29/10 03:27PM

Kitty Caller

The people sitting around you are gonna love this.

01/29/10 11:11AM

Piers Atkinson

Since Piers Atkinson's latest collection is entitled "Sex on the Brain," it really doesn't take much to decipher these visual euphemisms. Wait, are these really even euphemisms?

01/29/10 11:02AM

Nadastrom

It's Friday morning. You most likely went out last night. That cup of coffee isn't enough to wake you up. But this probably is. (Via Mad Decent.)

01/29/10 10:55AM

Warren Isensee

Warren Isensee's paintings are visual layer cakes for those of us obsessed with geometric abstraction.
-Molly

01/28/10 02:47PM

Unhappy Hipsters

"Ever the realist, he built his table for one."

01/28/10 01:30PM

R.I.P. J.D. Salinger

JD Salinger, author of iconic American novels The Catcher in the Rye and Franny and Zooey, died at age 91. Salinger was a known recluse, and hadn't published anything since 1965. (Via The New York Times.)

01/28/10 11:02AM

Shula's Wigwam

This Friday, Chrissie Abbott kicks off her new night of curated art and DJs (plus a bubble machine!) at Jaguar Shoes in Shoreditch. It will probably be just as rad as you would expect.

From Copenhagen

01/28/10 10:51AM

Quadron

Quadron's sound is a mix of jazz, '60s pop and stylized rhythms. It's quickly addictive, and our love for them is fueled even more by this incredibly sweet video that hints—merely hints—at love's darker side.

01/28/10 10:40AM

Dracula Studio

An art direction and design team managed by Elena Gallen and Alba Plaza, Dracula Studio snagged what is perhaps the best name ever.

01/28/10 10:34AM

Twenty-Seven Names

Twenty-Seven Names is another beautiful offering from down under—a collaboration between New Zealand designers Rachel Easton and Anjali Stewart. Catch the release of their next collection, Butter Not Bombs, starting February 25th at Good as Gold. Sounds rich.

01/27/10 04:39PM

Allston Store Opening

Tomorrow night, a new Urban Outfitters opens in Allston at 226 Harvard Ave. How do we celebrate? With a party, of course. Come by between 6-8pm to catch a live DJ set by Taylor Walker and a performance by The Appreciation Post (above). Ten percent of the profits from opening weekend benefit the Coolidge Corner Theater, Boston's famed indie movie house.

From San Francisco

01/27/10 01:46PM

The Apple Tablet

Today is Apple Tablet Day. As if you didn't already know.

01/27/10 01:21PM

Von Sono

Von Sono is designer Stephanie Osberg, a former design assistant at Bless. These are some of her anthropomorphic sweaters.

From Los Angeles

01/27/10 11:50AM

To Higher Places

Maximilla Lukacs's video for Cavern Collection takes the brand's apocalyptic hippy look to a new level—and the clothes look awesome, too.

01/27/10 11:17AM

Oregon Cats Classic

On February 6 and 7, there's a cat show—"Featuring Championship, Premiership, Kittens, Veterans, Household Pets and Agility." Not to mention a costume contest. There are so many reasons not to attend, but you should really just ignore them and go.

01/27/10 10:29AM

Re:Collection

Been looking for a good online archive of Australian graphic design from 1960-1980? Done.

From San Francisco

01/27/10 10:17AM

Residual Energy

To support the release of his Residual Energy zine, Ryan de la Hoz has an exhibition at Gallery Heist, opening February 5, of framed works and site-specific installation.

From Los Angeles

01/26/10 03:52PM

Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Skeleton"

An atmospheric track and beautiful video from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to carry you through the afternoon.

01/26/10 03:37PM

Dead Lovers Twisted Hearts

Dead Lovers Twisted Hearts, an exhibition of drawings by Daniel Johnston, opens this Thursday at Monster Children Gallery. Johnston will be at the opening and will play several songs. Really. Amazing.