THE SPRING ISSUE
Urban Zen
It’s just before midnight on a Wednesday, and Donna Karan is holding court at her daughter’s Tribeca restaurant, Tutto Il Giorno, playing hostess to a packed house of well-heeled guests dining on family-styleItalian cuisine; corporate titans, art collectors, supermodels and a few mega-celebrities fill the house. As she weaves through the tables, introducing herself, smiling […]
Chic Beats—Fall Fashion Issue
Dark Hawks Dark Hawks bleed “sweet rock ‘n’ roll sensation!” Their explosive sound is backed by vocalist Angelina Anderson, guitarist Matt (Zeggy) Stiegler, Mark Davies on drums, and Buck Neale on bass. The eclectic style and sound stem from Stiegler and Anderson’s time spent in the Hollywood music scene. Originally from Sydney, Australia, the foursome […]
Ornamental Art—Alex Soldier
“I see artistry and craftsmanship as two parts of one whole; one cannot exist without the other.” This is how renowned jewelry designer, Alex Soldier, approaches his work. “Detail is an imperative part of my vision. Ever since I made my first sculpture at fourteen, detail has been embedded into my DNA.” This dedication to […]
Cool Boutiques
Fashion history is littered with iconic boutiques. Fiorucci, Mary Quant, Granny Takes A Trip, Hung On You, and perhaps above all, Biba—a ‘jumble sale in the pleasure dome of Kubla Kahn’ and 1960s hangout for Twiggy, The Rolling Stones, Brigitte Bardot, New York Dolls, David Bowie and Marianne Faithfull. Seemingly an age gone by, today’s […]
Screen Time for Equinox
San Francisco has a deep and rich history in unique architecture. The current technology boom is a magnet for the culturally savvy entrepreneurs that make up SOMA’s core readership. Cue Equinox, whose latest 35,000 sq. ft. fitness club (its fourth in Northern California), opened this June in San Francisco on Union Street. “There has been […]
Soul Power
With a style as enigmatic as Bo Diddley and a voice as memorable as Sam Cooke, Curtis Harding’s lyrics are incandescent, drenched in the waters of soul, blues, rock and garage. These elements Harding has managed to effortlessly harness for his debut album entitled, Soul Power. Harding’s sound ignites in explosive detail, describing what it […]
Chic Hop
There are brands that center on a trend—gothic, modern, abstract, vintage and other well-worn themes. And then there are those that take on an entirely new level of stylistic technique; one that blends a multitude of inspirations together into a captivating approach to wardrobe selection, inspiring the wearer to imaginatively enter into the alternate world […]
Innovative Beauty
Kjaer Weis Born from Danish makeup artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis, the Kjaer Weis cosmetics line effortlessly intertwines concern for the health of its wearer, environmental accountability and, of course, beautiful cosmetics in one innovatively modern package. During her experience as an in-demand New York makeup artist, Kjaer Weis developed several concerns: firstly, nearly every […]
Street Pulse
1. Where are you from? 2. What is your occupation? 3. Who is your favorite designer? 4. What can’t you live without? 5. Describe your style? 6. What inspires your style? Elizabeth Brannel 1. Jacksonville, Florida 2. Student 3. Alexander Wang 4. Black stilettos 5. Eclectic 6. People walking around NYC Aninsiata Santelli 1. LA […]
Christopher Owens
Funny, intelligent, and sensitive, Christopher Owens’ qualities are as apparent in person as they are in his music. Over our hour-long conversation in the back of a coffee shop on Haight Street in San Francisco, Owens is often smiling and laughing as he sips a cappuccino in a grey Psychedelic Judaism T-shirt, camo jacket and […]
Nigel Barker
After seventeen seasons on the judging panel of global TV phenomenon America’s Next Top Model, Nigel Barker has made the move to host Oxygen Network’s The Face, alongside modeling legend Naomi Campbell. Barker’s entry into fashion was originally in front of the camera; while he was studying biology, chemistry and physics in the late ‘80s, Barker’s […]
Szu Chi & Mia Jianxia Ji
A show at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion week is a coveted opportunity for emerging designers. Students from San Francisco’s Academy of Art University are honored to present their work twice a year on the runway to the international press and buyers, and this year was certainly no different. This September, the work of two designers […]
Saint Laurent Store Re-opens
Saint Laurent Flagship Store Re-opens in Beverly Hills The world’s largest Saint Laurent retail store for women, located at 326 North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, reopened on September 13th with a new concept guided by Creative and Image Director Hedi Slimane. Slimane has been at work reforming the brand since the beginning of his […]
The New Golden Age of Cocktails
Palo-Veza 1 ounce Tequila Don Julio Reposado 3 ounces grapefruit soda 3 ounces lager Grapefruit peel for garnish Combine Tequila Don Julio Reposado, grapefruit soda and lager into a highball glass with ice (salted rim optional). Stir contents with bar spoon. Garnish with a long grapefruit peel. Ideal Serving Glass Highball glass Yield 1 drink, […]
Arcadia
Photography Olivia Beasley Styling Georgina Hodson Just Cavalli jacket Trasparenze Gennifer-Bosco Tights Missoni roll neck Richard Nicholl skirt Orla Kiely for Clark’s shoes Richard Nicholl jumper Toast coat Tara Jarmon hat Tessum scarf around hat Carmen wears JW Anderson top, and skirt Pamela Mann tights Orla Kiely for Clark’s shoes Alexa wears Cacharel […]
