Urban Outfitters
From Los Angeles 06/25/09
Farrah Fawcett Dies permalinkFarrah 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 Los Angeles 06/23/09
Ed McMahon Dies permalinkEd 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 Philadelphia 06/18/09
Alexander Girard at UO permalinkWe’re pretty proud of our exclusive Alexander Girard wall-art and bedding collections. A legendary American textile designer, Girard worked alongside George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames at Herman Miller, and his work has become part of popular design lexicon. These are pretty special, so get ‘em here now, before they’re good and gone. |
From Australia 06/02/09
Deadly Ponies Precious permalinkKatie Smith and Liam Bowden, the designers behind Deadly Ponies, one of our favorite bag lines, have created Deadly Ponies Precious, a jewelry line based in part on the Victorian tradition of ‘mourning jewelry,’ which were the first baubles a woman was allowed to wear after she’d spent the past one year and one day mourning the loss of her husband. Fortunately, we can wear these bad-ass bits in much happier times. |
From Los Angeles 05/12/09
Anvil! The Story of Anvil permalinkAnvil! The story of Anvil is a rock doc like no other. You might start watching it expecting to have a good laugh at the expense of Robbo and Lips, two Canadian hessians who have been trying to get their thrasher band Anvil off the ground since the early ‘80s, but it’s more likely that you’ll end up with a tear in your eye and a big smile on your face. This Wednesday at the Nuart Theatre, catch the film and stay for a special live performance by Anvil—it’s heavy metal at it’s most heartwarming. |
From Philadelphia 04/22/09
Happy birthday to us! permalinkThis month, the Urban Outfitters blog turns two. Since we launched in April 2007, we’ve had 2315 blog posts, and we’d like to celebrate by giving ourselves a pat on the back—even though we owe it all to you. Thanks for reading. |
From Elsewhere 04/14/09100 Abandoned Houses permalink100 Abandoned Houses is the project of photographer Kevin Bauman, who’s been documenting empty houses in Detroit for more than 10 years. Bauman captures falling-down mansions to dilapidated shacks in a city that’s had a hard time catching a break. |
From Philadelphia 04/03/09
Who is Bozo Texino? permalinkWho is Bozo Texino? is a documentary shot entirely on 16mm film over the span of 16 years, as filmmaker and artist Bill Daniel tracked a mysterious and prolific rail graffiti writer who scrawled a hat and “Bozo Texino” on rail cars for more than 80 years. Catch a screening of Daniel’s film this Saturday at 7pm at Space 1026. |
From Philadelphia 04/01/09
The Lincoln Shuffle permalinkMaira Kalman loves Abe Lincoln. So does Barack Obama. Honest Abe also has a fan in the National guitarist Bryce Dessner, who will perform a series of short compositions entitled ”The Lincoln Shuffle” tomorrow night at the Rosenbach Museum and Library. Dessner’s pieces are inspired by Lincoln and the music of his era, and performed primarily with brass instruments. |
From Elsewhere 03/26/09
Earth Hour permalinkThis post should really be tagged “Everywhere” instead of “Elsewhere”: This Saturday at 8:30 pm local time, it’s Earth Hour, where people around the world show concern for global warming by turning off all the electrical devices in their home or office for one hour. So far, 2,848 cities in 84 countries have pledged to participate, so break out the candles and board games. Or better yet, go outside and go for a walk. |
From San Francisco 03/13/09
Hella permalinkApparently, they’re working on their first full-length in four years. Just thought you’d like to know that the band with the best name ever is back in action. |
From London 03/03/09
Last One Out, Please Turn On The Lights permalinkIn his series ”Last One Out, Please Turn On The Lights,” photographer Richard Nicholson turns his lens on a vanishing landscape—the darkroom. |
From New York 02/26/09
Mirror/Dash permalinkKim Gordon of Sonic Youth is well known for experimentation and creativity through her music and visual art. Gordon directs her talents towards her newest project Mirror/Dash, designed exclusively for Urban Outfitters. The line’s name carries over from Gordon’s musical side project with partner Thurston Moore. Mirror/Dash is now available both in-store and online, and click here to watch our video interview with Kim and her collaborators. |
From New York 02/16/09
Mayle Pop-Up Shop permalinkRumors about the end of the line for Mayle have abounded for a while now, but a date has finally been set: Jane Mayle will close her beloved Nolita shop on February 28, but will then open a Mayle retrospective pop-up shop with a selection of classic pieces redone in fabrics from the Mayle archives on March 6. Expect fashionistas the city over to call in sick for a day of mourning—and shopping. (Via StyleFile.) |
From Paris 02/13/09
Jane Birkin Interview permalinkJane Birkin is one of those people who’s admired by everyone that you admire. Former lover of Serge Gainsbourg and mother to Charlotte and Lou Doillon (and, no small feat, the namesake behind the Birkin bag), Birkin is now 62 and still just as cool as ever, as evidenced by this Dazed article about the release of her first self-penned album. |
From Australia 02/11/09
Australian Bush Fires permalinkAs you probably know by now, wild bushfires have been ravaging the Australia province of Victoria. One of the lucky ones to survive was Sam the Koala, who puts a furry face on the tragedy of the deadliest fires in Australia’s history. Go here to donate to the Australian Red Cross or here for the RSPCA Victoria. |
From New York 02/05/09
R.I.P. Lux Interior permalinkLux Interior, front man of the Cramps, died today at age 62. Interior, born Eric Lee Purkhiser, fronted the Cramps with his wife, Kristy “Poison Ivy” Wallace in 1976, and the band was a staple at CGBG during the birth of punk, and even coined the term ‘pyschobilly.’ (Via Pitchfork.) |
From New York 02/04/09
Kinky Cameos permalinkJennifer Kellogg‘s collection of kinky cameos reveals the Victorians for what they really were—a bunch of horny buggers. (Via Refinery29.) |
From Elsewhere 02/02/09
Groundhog Day permalinkSo apparently, little Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning (though how can anyone possibly tell?), which means six more weeks of curling up inside and watching Bill Murray movies. Like Groundhog Day. |
From New York 01/29/09
Pendleton and Opening Ceremony permalinkAt this point, we can’t wait for spring, but here’s one reason to skip spring and summer and move right on to Fall: Opening Ceremony‘s collaboration with Pendleton, which hits in August. We can’t wait to wear flannel again, and we’re already wearing it right now! (Via Refinery29.) |
From New York 01/23/09Liz Renay permalinkWe could all hope to have a resume as varied as Liz Renay: burlesque dancer, prolific painter, Hollywood actress, and convicted felon (ok, maybe not that last part). This is the second to last weekend to catch Renay’s show at Deitch projects, organized with help from the Burlesque Hall of Fame, before it closes January 31. |
From New York 01/08/09
NYT Mustache Review permalinkThe New York Times explores the resurgence of mustachioed males and pays tribute to some from the past, like Mr. Macho himself here. Really, facial hair—and Hawaiian shirts—doesn’t get any better than this. |
From Los Angeles 01/08/09
Aaron Rose Solo Exhibition permalinkMost often recognized for his curatorial skills, Aaron Rose puts his own work on display for the first time since 1992 (which was the opening show of Alleged Gallery, to be exact) this Saturday at Hope Gallery. |
From Elsewhere 01/06/09
R.I.P. Ron Asheton permalinkRon Asheton, guitarist and a founding member of The Stooges, was found dead this morning at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Asheton was number 29 on Rolling Stone‘s list of the greatest guitarists of all time, and was also a member of super-group the Wylde Ratttz. |
From Elsewhere 01/02/09
Life Image Archive permalinkThe Life Magazine photo archive contains millions of images, including many of the most famous pictures ever published. Searching for “music” turned up Bill Eppridge’s amazing Woodstock images, pictures of Johnny Cash fishing, and David Cassidy attempting to nap in the backseat of the car. It’s a great way to weed out the junk family photos an image search usually pulls up, and clicking through quickly becomes addictive.
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From New York 12/31/08
Catalog: The Illustrated History of Mail-Order Shopping permalinkIn this tome, author Robin Cherry traces the catalog from the farming supply days of Montgomery Ward to the infamous J.Peterson and all the goods in between—from submarine to aquarium bathtub—once available to be shipped to your door. |
