THE SPRING ISSUE
Distillers Teach Old Vodka New Tricks
Polar Bear Cosmo 2 oz. Absolut Apeach Vodka 0.5 oz. Soho Lychee Liqueur 1 oz. cranberry juice 0.5 oz. simple syrup fresh lemon squeeze Garnish: edible flower Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake over ice. Serve in a cocktail glass and garnish with edible flower. For years, vodka has been demonized for its […]
Swedish Spirits
The Impressive Rise of Swedish Vodka brands in a cluttered market Vodka: The massively popular spirit was born in the Russian hinterlands, consumed by natives for centuries and almost never exported; a stiff concoction meant to harden the soul and warm the extremities in lands not known for copious leisure activity options. How is it […]
Group Bombino
The Poetics of the Sahara There is a war going on in the desert and the primary weapon in the conflict is music. It is a war of land mines, night skies and the Rolling Stones. On the front lines there are many voices, though none so riveting as Omar “Bombino” Mochtar, and his band […]
Breaking Out is Hard to Do
San Francisco’s next wave of music There is a riot happening in San Francisco. Arms flail, bodies thrash about, and feet are airborne. You can’t tell if one emotion has taken them over or if a collection of feelings washed over the mob like waves swelling up and crashing atop a spring break party boat. […]
Githead
A 30 year collision of sound Colin Newman’s been in the music business a long time, so I was relieved that he’s a pleasant guy with a lot to say and zero to prove. “I’ve been doing interviews for 30 years, so I just talk. Stop me if you have any questions.” He’s best known […]
Fuck Buttons
The Catharsis-Release of a band reborn Modern music’s release cycle is a tumultuous affair. Records are created, distributed and processed by listeners at such a quick pace that if you blink, you’re likely to overlook something special. For artists pushed into the spotlight by a breakout debut, this cycle creates a lot of pressure for […]
The Its Class of 2010
Trieste is a small town nested on an eponymous gulf in northeastern Italy. Of Austro-Hungarian splendor, it is today a quiet, cultural pole of students and senior citizens. But once a year, the fashion pack descends on the quiet town in search of new talent. They are here for ITS, a competition that has single-handedly […]
Erro: Downtown Inspiration
The world has always looked to downtown New York for a sense of street style. The problem is, downtown chic has mostly relocated away from Manhattan, making “downtown” more of a vibe than a geography. That hasn’t stopped an occasional rocker infused collection from slipping through the prevailing, commercial filters. In the best sense of […]
Christian McKay
An unapologetic performance from an Inspired Newcomer Christian McKay is a natural born storyteller. The little-known English actor has had his fair share of intriguing anecdotes off stage, including walking door to door to posh London hotels as a classically trained pianist, selling office furniture to corporations, and working as a golf tourism marketing salesman. […]
Childhood Memories À Porter
Butterflies on flimsy dresses, natural objects turned into geometric patterns, a fantasy world on a shirt: this feast for the eyes is Leitmotiv, a small Italian brand which is quickly turning heads with its colorful, exquisitely tailored apparel. The two-year-old label was created by Juan Caro, a Colombian-born visual artist, and Fabio Sasso, an Italian […]
Triptych
Left: Body, Acne. Bolero, Lars Wallin. Ring, Vintage. Right: Feather headpiece, Lars Wallin. Bra, Rita Saardi. Left: Fur jacket, Armani. Earring, Uno de 50. Knickers, Wolford. Right: Fur coat, Hugo Boss. Left: Dress, Black Noir. Jewelry, Cornelia. Right: Dress, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair. Earring, Viveka Bergström. Left: Gloves, Imoni. Jewelry, Cornelia and Werkstat-Muenchen. Suit, Sonia Rykiel. Belt, Acne. Hat, […]
Freeze Frame
From top to bottom: Mignona metallic oxford, Jean-Michel Cazabat. Silver wedge, Robert Clergerie. Black shoe wtih croc detail, D&G. From left to right: Blue double sided feather necklace, Candace Ang. Sterling silver pearl and cubic zirconia Maharajah necklace, Veronica Moore. Turquoise feather bracelet, Candace Ang. Black high heel sandal, Michael Kors. From left to right: […]
Wild One
Top by Raf by Raf Simons, Jacket by SPURR. Cape by Antonio Azzuolo, Top by Raf by Raf Simons, Trousers by SPURR, Boots by Ann Demeulemeester. Sweater by Caulfield Preparatory. Coat by Ann Demeulemeester. Sweater by General Idea, Hat by Z Zegna, Trousers by SPURR. Coat by Antonio Azzuolo, Trousers by Ann Demeulemeester, Model’s own […]
Femmes Fatales
On Olyesa: Jacket, belt and body suit by Donna Karan, Gloves by Lacrasia, Cuff by Alexis Bittar, Briefs and suspenders by Agent Provocateur, Tights by Wolford, Crocodile boots by Donna Karan. On Jaunel: Jacket, belt and body suit by Donna Karan, Russian gold plated brass beads and findings by Miriam Haskell, Suspenders by Agent Provocateur, […]
Keeper of Secrets
Photography Jason Frank Rothenberg Behind the runways with Ruth Finley Ruth Finley is probably the most unlikely famous person in fashion that no one outside of fashion has ever known. And even though she knows everyone in fashion, it’s hard to even understand what she does or how she does it. For more than 60 […]
