THE SPRING ISSUE
Wayne Coyne
Wayne Coyne is the Flaming Lips’ major domo. Lead vocalist and ringmaster for these Oklahoma art provocateurs, he logged in time as a teenage pot dealer and fry cook at Long John’s Silver for 11 years before his band really took off—jobs that he claims were excellent preparation for fronting this band. But never more […]
Audium
Sound Sculpurted Space What just happened to me? I feel as though I have just awakened from a dream. Soft droplets of water were hitting my face, the children in the park were giggling while a stampede of horses came and trampled me, but I remained completely calm and serene as the waves washed over […]
A. Hallucination
Menswear that successfully combines classic techniques and modern inspirations are as rare as a white fly. While the traditional fails to impress the most demanding, the contemporary often disappoints in the tailoring department. Newly launched brand A.Hallucination—first presented at London Fashion Week this past February—offers a timeless aesthetic achieved through simple cuts, unexpected details and […]
Britain’s Next Wave
England’s reputation as a crossroads of musical styles and ideas is personified by the fact that listeners on this small island have always greeted new sounds, be they wildly experimental or founded in classic technique, with open ears. Nothing is considered out of pocket, as long as the quality is there, creating one of the […]
Hurts
Elegant Look, Poignant Tunes, Heartfelt Emotion Theo wears :Grey suit Richard James, Roll neck Hugo Boss Adam wears : Roll neck Hugo Boss Hurts were being hailed as Britain’s next big thing before they’d played a single gig. The Manchester based duo—singer Theo Hutchcraft and guitarist/synthesizer wiz Adam Anderson—captured the public’s imagination last summer with […]
The Wonderful World
The Wonderful World @ 4th & Bleeker From Susie Bubble to Bryan Boy, the dub-dub-dub world has exploded with style queens eager to share their tips, trials and tribulations about fashion with an ever-growing virtual audience. Yet, among the millions on offer, few inject a sense of humor or intimacy alongside the latest snap of their […]
Everyday Aesthetic: Andrew Howley
There’s not much that Andrew Howley doesn’t notice. With the curiosity of a child and the technical know-how of a top industrial designer, he’s likely to spend a good part of a night out analyzing the form and function of every product he comes into contact with. It’s a trait that the 31-year-old Melbourne-based designer […]
John Pomp
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, sculptor and master glassblower John Pomp has created a limited edition of 100 signed decanters in collaboration with Newton Vineyards, entitled “The Touch.” Lauded for his organically shaped and environmentally-friendly glass objects, this eco-chic decanter is mouth-blown and made from 30% recycled glass. Crafted in Pomp’s Philadelphia […]
In The Summertime
pants Etro, blouse Andy & Debb, fur vest Adrienne Landau, platforms Robert Cleregie, bracelets RJ Graziano, sunglasses Bottega Venetta blouse and shorts Stella Mccartney, vintage belt Screaming Mimis, bangles RJ Graziano, ankle socks Wolford, shoes Laurence-Dacade for Matthew Williamson, sunglasses Bottega Veneta jacket Adrienne Landau, dress Blumarine cut-out dress Matthew Williamson Lotus, top Charlotte Ronson, bracelets RJ Graziano, sunglasses Alexander […]
The Storm
belt Hermés, shoes Sergio Rossi shoes Costume National, bag & wallet Hermés shoes L’autre Chose, wallet Sonia Rykiel shoes with wooden heel Jimmy Choo, shoe (light pink) Acne, shoe See by Chloé bag Corto Moltedo, shoes with three heels Acne, shoes with skull Alexander McQueen Photography by Martin Vallin Styling by Joanna Lavén
Return To OZ
Australian designers may well be geographically removed from the world’s fashion capitals, but when it comes to constructing quality designs and captivating couture, they’re right on trend. SOMA highlights the designers breathing new life into the global fashion body. Disce Mori > Dead animals and diamonds are an unlikely mix. That is, of course, unless […]
Let’s Get Digital
Bold, bright and slightly surreal—what spring is looking like, with a marasma of amazing prints to cheer up with after the winter gloom. The new season has found its calling, and it’s all about the scientific imagery of fascinating natural phenomena. Designers’ new infatuation with digital printing has resulted in a few incredible collections that […]
The Collective
At first glance, entering The Collective puts the senses into overdrive with an amalgamation of disconnected décor. But upon closer inspection, wonderment and irony appears in every nook, as everyday items and trash are refashioned into artwork with a new sense of purpose and fill this trendy Meatpacking lounge/restaurant. The theme behind The Collective is […]
Casa Del Pez
The bartenders’ alleged transgressions are scrawled on the black walls of Casa del Pez: All drinks are served by descendents of criminals. Grisly images a la Garcia Alix line the wall. The ornate carved floor-to-ceiling shelves seem too opulent for this bar, albeit beset with bottles. La Casa del Pez stocks nearly two-dozen brands of […]
Olivia Te Cuida
Nestled on a tiny street where tangerine flowers spill over balconies, Olivia Te Cuida seats diners around communal tables in a modest 280-square-foot space. With killer natural light, antique furniture finds and naked eggshell walls, the café speaks to an urban simplicity. Candles are lit at breakfast; the air is perfumed by freshly cut hyacinth. […]
