THE SPRING ISSUE
A German Newcomer, A Veteran British Director Translate Bernhard Schlink’s Seminal WWII Novel The Reader to the Celluloid, One Page at a Time
Text by Heidi Atwal His youthful exterior consists of a rakish grin and kempt blonde locks, but in The Reader, German newcomer David Kross displays degrees of dramatic lyricism to rival that of a seasoned actor twice his 18 years. Kross plays opposite Kate Winslet in the film adaptation of Bernhard Schlink’s best-selling novel. The […]
In Living Color: Paint a New Perspective with a Fresh Pair of Sunglasses
Dita’s Xanadu Text by Mengly Taing Temperatures are dropping and so is the dreaded stock market, but that doesn’t mean style has to fall by the wayside this Winter. Although they normally disappear at the end of summer, sunglasses were scattered throughout the fall shows—from Karen Walker to Marni to Yohji Yamamoto. Their light-heartedness on […]
Holiday Dressing: Brilliant Packaging Makes the Compact this Season’s Most Shining Accessory
Dior’s Diamond Effect Powder Text by Mengly Taing It used to be that nearly every woman carried a compact in her purse. Given as gifts by their husbands and admirers, these charming cases were cherished and collected by women who shared a renewed interest in social appearances after the Second World War. They were made […]
ONExONE: Marketing Charity to the Masses
Text by Karena Akhavein Is it a PR agency or an aid organization? Founded in 2005 and raising over $1 million in its first year, ONExONE is one of a new breed of über-charities, an “umbrella” corporation that groups together a number of philanthropic organizations, melding business sense and marketing with philanthropy to maximize efficiency. […]
Jeffrey Beers
One Man’s vision for restaurants, resorts, hotels and nightclubs Jeffrey Beers has created some of the most alluring spaces around the world. Through his imagination he transforms empty space within any four walls to create destination spots that transport guests to another world. His signature design environments weave a delicate balance between intimacy and spectacle, […]
Concocting Specialties
One drink at a time Dan Warrilow takes us into his lab at BLT. Text by Natalie Shirinian & Michelle Peerali What comes to mind when you think of a Caramel Sidecar? A ’30s gangster mobile perhaps? If you’re in the hands of Dan Warrilow, you’ll have a different perspective. The 27-year-old mixologist has been […]
WORD PLAY
INKED: Clever, Odd and Outrageous Tattoos teNeues / 160 pages / $20 Tattoos have become so commonplace that they no longer hold the panache or shock-value as in the days when they were only found on sailors or ex-cons. Nowadays, a simple “MOM” scrolled across one’s bicep isn’t going to get a second look. And […]
Out of the Hut and Onto the Page
Tony D’Souza gets more out of his travels than snapshots and souvenirs Text by Kiira Mancasola Tony D’Souza is not going to let the old writer’s adage, “Write what you know,” keep him from writing about what he’s passionate about—regardless of how far-flung or obscure the topic. With an ardor for re-search that could be […]
Your New Aesthetic, Curated
Text by Adam Pollock There’s a soaring new boutique on the Lower East Side, right across the street from the celeb-slumming magnet, Schiller’s Liquor Bar, where not only can downtown style hawks pick up the latest shiny bangle and eco-chic linens but also purchase the hand-made display case that showcased them, and a cute little […]
These Are Not Songs: The Art & Sound of Ivo
Ivanov’s Glitchmachines Text by Christopher James Gray Circuit bending, for the uninitiated, is the sonic alchemy of short-circuiting electronic devices to yield strange and volatile sounds. Like others in this community, Ivo Ivanov started out by experimenting with toys purchased at local thrift stores for two bucks apiece. In early 2005, Ivanov started the Glitchmachines […]
Sophomore: Getting Down to the Basics
Text by Andrea Francis Sophomore’s soft-washed fabrics and ’70s silhouettes make you want to be a teenage runaway, or at least pass some time smoking cigarettes and eating bologna sandwiches. The NY-based men and women’s sportswear company is all about the basics. Chrissie Miller—formerly a graphic designer—started Sophomore five years ago with a rock T-shirt […]
Not So Common
Text by Lilibet Snellings In 2004, Peter Poopat and Flavio Girolami were in search of a simple but sophisticated sneaker, something you could wear with shorts or a suit. But everywhere they looked, sneakers were gilded in over-the-top gaudiness—electric-colored laces, camouflage Swooshes, fluorescent air pockets, zebra stripes and Shox. “Everything sort of screamed with colors […]
The New Speed Racer
Fiat 500 designed by Diesel Text by Hillary Latos Bringing back the retro look of the ’70s, the new Fiat 500 by Diesel is proof that style has some substance. A one-off collabora-tion between two iconic Italian brands, the Cinquecento by Diesel is a limited-edition car (only 10,000 models are being produced), that is sure […]
Catherine Jane Creates Condom Couture for Project Inform
Text by Karena Akhavein When Project Inform Director, Henry Lucerno, asked San Francisco-based fashion designer, Catherine Jane, to participate in their October 15th fundraiser, Evening of Hope, she jumped at the chance. Participation in the charity’s Condom Couture fashion show combines a contribution to the important cause of AIDS education, with an enticing creative experiment. […]
Booze Can Be Serious Stuff
Jamie Terrell proves that bartending isn’t just for aspiring actors Text by Kiira Mancasola Jamie Terrell might not have known what life would serve up when he started his bartending career in the Canary Islands in 1993—but he’s pretty happy with the outcome. Since island life, Terrell has worked at some of the most influential […]
