Archive for June, 2011
Above: Louboutin’s fierce black-and-white bootie (reeacted from Marie-Guillemine Benoist’s Portrait d’une Negresse)
Christian Louboutin jacks up the artistic edge of their Fall 2011 lookbook with an assemblage of photos that reenacts iconic figures from Renaissance paintings. Be it sitting atop a luscious fruit platter or held reverently by James McNeill Whistler’s mother, Louboutin’s edgy heels – and bags – are on full display behind the photographic lens of Peter Lippman. Besides heralding the theme of ‘the power of femininity’, the shoot has another more straightforward message – that Louboutin’s creations fit comfortably within the world of art. Read More
Photography: Todd Mushaw
Nothing, in my opinion, says California more than sun, beautiful beaches and beautiful women. To complete the third part of this equation, we invited Synthia back to spend the day with us at a location a little past Malibu. The local weather had been a bit rainy and chilly by LA standards but luckily the day we scheduled for the shoot turned out to be the proverbial picture perfect. Read More
Zafirro Iridium Razor – a $100,000 razor (Yes you read it right). Expensive is not the right word for this. But besides having a huge price tag the Zafirro Iridium Razor is full of technology. Utilizing expertise in fields as varied as rocket engine manufacturing, nanotechnology, and particle physics, the Zafirro Iridium combines some of the rarest, strongest, and most technically advanced materials in existence. The handle is made from Iridium ( strongest and densest functional metal known ) that is 10 times more rare than platinum and comes from meteorites. The Screws are better-than-jewelry-grade platinum. This razor also comes with a 10-year service plan should it’s white sapphire blades ever need sharpening. Read More
Kim Jones has revealed his first series of menswear designs for legendary French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton. Taking a more sportswear-oriented direction for Spring, the collection forayed away from the requisite tailored suits and sumptuous, basic knitwear that the brand is so well-known for although they were, of course, also included. A wide array of garments were on display in the show – from varsity jackets and polo shirts emblazoned with the Louis Vuitton Cup yachting competition logo to tightly-knotted bandanas, a brightly-colored take on their Damier pattern in the form of tasseled scarves and shorts, khaki outerwear and an Alligator bomber jacket complete with knit navy sleeves. The stern-faced models also carried some new, military-inspired bags in army green. Available in the fall, the Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 collection may not have been as adventurous as some other runway shows this season, but it certainly showcased an impressive range of high-fashion offerings. Read More
With the rise in popularity of the digital camera, as well as advances in technology and software that make it easy to take quality pictures with little-to-no training, esteemed photography brand Leica has felt the need to issue a video lauding the advantages of using their iconic Leica M. The M model has been around for over 50 years, since its introduction in 1954 with the M3, but the formula has stayed pretty much the same. Nonetheless, the digital M8/M8.2 and M9 remain incredibly well-liked cameras, and this short piece does an excellent job of explaining why. Read More
Known Gallery held an opening over the weekend titled “Assorted Flavor” at their gallery space in Los Angeles. Feature participants in the exhibition included Kevin Ancell, Jason Jagel, Saber, Patrick Martinez, Greg Lamarche, Push and Augustine Kofie. A look into the opening is offered below. “Assorted Flavor” runs through July 9, 2011.
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U.S. brand Shelby Supercars will launch it´s new supercar, it will be the world´s fastest production car built (The Bugatti Veryon Supersport currently holds the record). The SSC Ultimate Aero II, is a supercar to rival the 1200 hp of the Veyron SuperSport, According to sources close to the brand, the model will have a 6.8 liters twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a power close to 1400 hp. With a body made of carbon fiber, the supercar weighs only 2,600 pounds, allowing it to reach 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and reach 275 mph top speed. Read More
High-end Japanese fashion outlet Giuliano Fujiwara offer a brief glimpse at their forthcoming Spring/Summer 2012 eyewear collection. The overbearing half-rim frame and thick temple is sure to appeal to those searching for a streamlined design as the bridge is primarily incorporated into the frame itself. Read More
Candy Spelling’s massive 57,000 square-foot home has finally been sold to Formula One heiress, 22-year-old Petra Ecclestone. The sale marks the end of a long, dry spell for the mansion, which had been shown since 2008 and officially on the market since 2009. Read More
To mark its 90th year, the house of Gucci presents a sophisticated, seductive women’s collection inspired by North Africa and the Mediterranean. Epitomized here by supermodel Ana R, the Gucci woman is strong, dominant and artistic—lesser dressed mortals are mere statues in her hand. Read More
