Artist Spotlight

HEAD MASTER- Katusuya Kamo

Katsuya Kamo is a Japanese hair and makeup artist based in Tokyo. He has collaborated with designer, Junya Wantabe, for runway shows and editorials, respectively. Kamo, is the man behind the incredible headdresses at the Chanel Couture show in Paris. The beautiful headdresses were constructed from two packets of office paper and took just three weeks to complete with seven helpers.






Chanel Couture 09

Super Kawaii!

For the super girly!



Noodles, yum yum!

Diamond clusta hustla! Ipod Touch

Tokidoki for Hello Kitty bag! Check it! It's Bastardino, Polpettina, and Kitty in thier cactus body armor, which keeps them safe from the cruel harsh world! Too bad it was only released in Japan.
Finally, just ONE more

This is from Tokidoki's Hello Kitty II line.

McQ to Hit Target

Alexander McQueen's Designer Collaboration is slated to arrive Target stores March 1st. His the creative inspiration for his capsule collection comes from the English rock band, The Duke Spirit, fronted by, Liela Moss. Nylon magazine got a sneak peek of the entire collection as well as some insight from McQueen on his muse and the complimentary looks.

“I wanted my Target collection to feature key aspects of the McQ Alexander McQueen aesthetic, classic craftsmanship with a rebellious, nostalgic flare,” McQueen told NYLON. “The collection is comprised of effortless, chic menswear inspired tailored pieces that women will feel confident wearing.”

Why Moss as his muse? For McQueen, the pick was quite simple: “I am always inspired by youth subcultures. I’m also inspired by music, rebellion, style revolution, and people with the passion to make a lasting difference.”

Here are some just of our choice cuts.


For the rest of the collection, click HERE.

The Duke Spirit

Louis Vuitton x Madonna

Check out this behind the scenes video of Marc Jacobs styling Madonna for the Louis Vuitton Spring 09 ad campaign! Ahhhh-mazing! To say the least.

Watchmen Trailer

Had to...

March 09.

Weekend Warriors

The Arts Garage Reopens tonight, late night fun.

Also.

It's goin' down all around town! Have fun peoples.

Skating, Graffiti, Culture

A Skate All Cities Video. Check it!

VIMBY - Skate All Cities

Friday Night

Split Series Lykke Li ft. El Perro Del Mar - Dance Dance Dance

My girl, Grace, sent over this video the other day and I love it! Check it, Lykke Li's, Dance Dance Dance, the live outdoor version.

Lykke Li will be playing at the First Unitarian Church in Philly Friday, Jan. 30th. Tickets are 17.50 and can be purchased at R5Productions.com or at AKA Records.

Tonight!

Celebrate the Inaguration at Silk City with a performance from Chang Chang!

www.myspace.com/changchangmusic

The New Guard

Interview with Rei Kawakubo

Rei Kawakubo went to university and studied art and literature, like a lot of bright girls do. But then she taught herself how to design, set up shop, and soon started to change the fashion world. Maybe design came over her like a dream, or maybe she was possessed by genius. Wherever that force majeure came from, suddenly this small, mild-mannered woman who had worked in textiles and as a stylist for a bit began to create startlingly original clothes that made the world take notice. She started making clothes under the label Comme des Garçons in 1969 (later incorporating it as a company in 1973). It quickly established an aesthetic that caught on with the art crowd and chic bohemians, and influenced all of fashion.

Read the rest of the interview HERE

Shepard Fairey on the Colbert Report

Clipse's Play Cloths Mixtape

DOWNLOAD FREE HERE

you know that they kill "swagger like us" on this bitch.
i heart cocaine rap.

Repurposed Leather Belt Flooring

"The vintage belts are personally selected and carefully arranged to style these unique, high quality accessories so that no two bags are the same. These striking and robust deluxe accessories are lined with bright vintage fabrics, tie silks and corduroys and have belt buckle fastenings.

The modular flooring uses recycled leather waist belts that are completely unique. At around 75$ a sq foot the end results is breathtaking. The belts are cut and arranged onto a leather backing and glued with a water based adhesive. The deep rich tones have the appeal of fine wood and a character that is unbeatable."

Jason De Caires

"Under most circumstances, nature will destroy anything man made over time. But Mexican artist Jason De Caires creates beautiful underwater sculptural pieces which are strengthened by the coral, algae, and marine life that grow on them."
http://www.neublack.com/art-design/jason-de-caires/

Alexander Wang Pre Fall 09

Uptown, downtown, east, or west side. NYC designer and 2008 CFDA Fashion Fund winner, Alexander Wang, has yet again put together a cohesive collection of effortless sophistication with a youthful edge. Here are just four looks. Click HERE for the complete lookbook

'09 is going to be all about the new shape of things,which is all an indication of the times we are dealing with right now. Fashion is a mirror to society.

Key note- getting creative and defining style by silhouette.

I CAN'T WAIT FOR TUESDAY!!!

MTTM Spring/Summer Preview with Leah McSweeney

VIMBY - Married to the Mob

Its Downtown

THE TERROR PIGEON DANCE REVOLT! on NYMAG.com


Only in New York...
For more Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt!

Watch

Life, Love, and Motivation, balled up and aimed to hit the heart.

Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of an 18 year old kid from the slums of Mumbai who wins big on an Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" After the win, everyone, including show executives, are convinced that the orphaned boy cheated. In a desperate effort to clear his name he explains the details of his childhood, which then reveals how he could know so much about life and love. The movie won in all four catagories that they were nominated in at the Golden Globes on Sunday night. The film walked away with best drama, best director, best screenplay and musical score.

An interview done by Anthem magazine with the director of Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle, HERE Boyle also directed Trainspotting and 28 Days Later.



Listen to this track from the soundtrack, O...Saya performed by A.R Rahman and M.I.A.

Warehouse Sale

ONE DAY ONLY!

The other night on NBC Nightly News, Brian Williams, said that 2009 would be the year of the sale. Brian Williams said it, it's gotta be true! With that said...yo Philly, check it out. Sugarcube and Third Street Habit have one of a kind pieces to add to your ever growing wardrobe.

Details
SugarHabit is a semiannual, mega warehouse sale hosted by Sugarcube and Third Street Habit. Seasonal inventory, along with vintage wares and designer samples are 50%-80% off original prices. This ONE-DAY, roving sale pops up at various galleries and warehouses in Old City Philadelphia.

Discounted parking ($5 bucks all day!) at the PARK-0-MINIUM. Mention the sale and park all day for $5. 231 North 2nd Street, between Arch and Race Streets

SugarHabit patrons receive drink and food specials at Konak Turkish Restaurant, mere feet from the sale. Opening at 11am, they kindly offer a complementary bottle of wine with your meal or 15% off your total.

They are also offering an additional 5% off for cash sales.

The Story of Christopher Wallace

The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie Smalls, Big Poppa, Christopher Wallace has been regarded as the best rapper of all time. His story comes to the big screen this Friday, January 16th. Whew! Over here gettin emotional just writin' this. Ahh, I'm out. Go see the movie.

Notorious - The Movie from Alex Drewniak on Vimeo.

Tonight

Santo's Party House
Since it's the day of the show, tickets are $12.

Thunderheist "Jerk It" Directed by: Kristin Waterson from dw waterson on Vimeo.

Sample Sale!

January 14, 15 & 16th
3-Day Sample Sale
Up To 75% OFF On Selected Styles
9am - 8pm Cash & Credit Accepted
262 West 38th Street #302
New York, NY 10018
212-780-0300

LG WATCH PHONE JAWN

LG Electronics' "3G watch phone" has a touch-screen dialling system with a camera and a speaker built in to enable users to make video calls and gain high speed access to the internet.

It also recognises voices, transforms text to speech, has a Bluetooth function and works as an MP3 player.

The handset is due to be launched in Europe later next year.

The product has a 1.43-inch (3.63-centimetre) screen and is 0.56 inches (13.9 millimetres) thick and is due to go on display at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Jan 8 to 11.

LG Watch

lets do lunch

Choice Cuts

All items shown are available at Colette in Paris, one of the best shops in the world now has an EShop!

Air Claw Woman Tee,

Alife, Limited to 100 pieces.

Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 8Th album from Baltimore trio, amazing production.

Stephen Sprouse book, a must have for your collection.

Neon Addict- The Fluorescent Color Book, Designers show you how working with fluorescent ink can be used effectively.

Richard Indiana's LOVE polished aluminum paper weight, comes in four different colors.

Raf Simmons Beach Towel

Love this towel from the Raf Simmons Spring/Summer 09 Accessories collection. The quote is a reference from the Leonard Cohen song, "Anthem."
Available at Colette, of course.

Swagga Like You

Kid Cudi's track, "Day and Night," a stand out hit itself, was a dope track to dance to when it came on in the club. The remix done by the one and only, Jim Jones, is on that straight gangsta lean type shit. So smooth. Roll one up to this one.

Check out Jim Jones' latest interview with Complex magazine, HERE. If you got a second, check the video where Jones and Dame Dash are talkin about thier style contributions to the game.

Grow Up!

New today and available at Kid Robot

Super Mini Keychains V4
Doctor? Astronaut? Fireman? Punk rocker? Kidrobot toys around with the idea of growing up in the 4th installment of our Kidrobot Super Mini Keychain Series. Get ready for 17 blind boxed, quasi-professionals and 2 loafing chases, one of which is an insanely rare Huck Gee Ninja. Attach these 1.5-inchers to your keys, but be warned, these workaholics have a tendency to become an occupational hazard…On sale January 8 for $4.95 each.

Paging Kid Sister

She may be a little silly, but it's kinda charming. Ladies, you know y'all were linin' up to get your Pro Nails did this year! Mixed reviews come from guys and girls alike on this chick. But gotta be honest, I can fucks with some Kid Sister. Follow the link to read the interview on Pitchfork. She talks about her new album, which after several delays has a new title, and how she is gearing up for its release, hopefully, in a few months.
Kid Sister Interview