THE SPRING ISSUE
Forbidden Goods
Photography by Mike Kobal Fashion Editors: Kemal & Karla Omo Norma Kamali swimsuit; Cartier “Love” collection 18k yellow gold earrings, 18k yellow gold bracelet with blue, yellow and pink sapphires, tsavorite garnet, mandarin garnet, and amethyst, 18k yellow gold ring with blue, yellow and pink sapphires, tsavorite garnet, mandarin garnet, and amethys, 18k yellow gold […]
Riding East
With the opening of Infusion Lounge SF, celebrity designer, Kinney Chan, brings his unique vision to the Bay—a brazen mixture of East meets West that reinvents ‘tradition’ for the 21st century. Text by Franklin Melendez After the Beijing Olympics, it might seem impossible to surpass the rich spectacle of Asian history. The pageantry, the drums, […]
For Your Pleasure
Photography by Andrew Yee Fashion Editors: Kemal & Karla Yves St Laurent jumpsuit; Tracie Howarth Design custom necklace; Margarida snakeskin pumps by Spring Shoes; Wolford stockings; La Crasia gloves. Left: Zac Posen dress; Alexis Bittar earrings. Right: The Blondes dress; Marcia Moran gold hoop earrings; Alison Daniel gold floral ring; Alison Daniel gold cheetah ring. […]
Stockholm Syndrome
Photography by Francesco Brigida Stylist: Rossana Passalacqua There may be a contest going on in Sweden that awards the designer of the perfect high-waisted jean. Cheap Monday had us going for a minute there, but no one can deny Acne’s superbly understated luxury denim. Even Alber, the king of all things jewel-tone and amazing, took […]
Phillip Lim
Five years ago, he was relatively unknown. Now everyone in fashion wants to know what’s next for Phillip Lim At 31, fashion designer Phillip Lim was already something of a success, through his LA-based studio, Development. Prior to Development, Lim had worked as a design assistant to the acclaimed Katayone Adeli. Then, almost immediately after […]
Street Pulse: Los Angeles
Text by Isis Ebony Copeland Photography by Miguel Starcevich The best things in life come from Los Angeles—Movies, Music and Fashion. SOMA sought out some of LA’s most creative to discuss the economy, president elect Barack Obama and new years resolutions. 1 How do you feel about the state of the economy? 2 How is […]
Street Pulse: Milan
Text by Rosa Maria Bertoli Photography by Natalia Cazzola Dolce In a search for some festive chill, SOMA flew to Milan, Italy’s capital of cool—and of extremely cold temperatures. We were able to catch up with a bunch of local fashion insiders who didn’t only express their ideas on current economy and politics, but were […]
Old World Glamour Meets Modern Charm
Text by Natalie Shirinian Who would have thought that tucked away in this corner of Palm Springs and just a two-hour drive from LA, you’d find the historical getaway that is the Colony Palms Hotel. Originally built in 1936 by gangster Al Wertheimer, who named it the Colonial House, the property boasted a basement casino, […]
Dive Inns
The Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco, California. Complicated times call for simple drinks. They need not be bad, just simple. Exotic ingredients, lengthy infusions and little blenders all contribute to the pleasure of drinking, but do they add to the fun? Can these elements give us all we need in these crazy days? We are […]
A Minimal Carbon Pump Footprint
Text by Nicole de Ayora It used to be that if you didn’t want shoes made with leather, you would have to walk the aisles of discount department stores for a knock-off vinyl style whose poor construction and cheap materials promised nothing but pain with little gain. Not to fear, fashionistas; your guilt-free solution is […]
American Life
Text by Franklin Melendez Without Woolrich Woolen Mills, Norman Rockwell’s idyllic tableaux might have been a bit more scantily clad. Since 1830, the venerable label has been churning out classic sportswear and has served as the unofficial, but ubiquitous outfitter of the American mythos. It may seem like an unlikely partnership, then, to see this […]
SF’s West End Experience
Text by Natalie Shirinian San Francisco’s West End offers a fresh perspective in its extensive collection of women’s designer clothes, shoes and accessories. Sitting in the trendy Marina neighborhood of Chestnut Street, this upscale boutique features contemporary designs that have been edited to offer a unique shopping experience. West End’s buyers have traveled the world […]
A Rendezvous with Dèja Vu
Text by Mindy Benner Quietly nestled within San Diego’s Mission Hills District, the Starlite radiates with a jovial amber glow, perfectly poised for the holiday season. One of Tim Mays’ most recent ventures to excite the senses, the Starlite is a self-proclaimed “neighborhood hideaway” with a nostalgic, swinging ‘60’s feel. A prominent creator on San […]
There’s Always Time for a Change: Brit Eddie Marsan on His Role in Mike Leigh’s New Film, Happy-Go-Lucky and How His “Strange” Looks Have Served Him Well
Text by Adam Keleman “You can never sell a film on me,” reveals a candid Eddie Marsan, one of the players in Mike Leigh’s new film Happy-Go-Lucky. “My job is not to be anybody. My job is for no one to know who Eddie Marsan is. My job is to be the out-of-focus best friend […]
The Six Shooter Film Series: Bending, Perhaps Even Breaking International Genre-Driven Cinema
Text by Jesi Khadivi Feeling broody? Go see a cop film. Want to sleep with your lights on for a week? Check out the latest Saw movie or any of its myriad spin-offs. There’s an appropriate film genre for whatever emotion you’re looking to elicit. Historically produced on-the-cheap to screen as opening pictures for bigger […]
