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TASCHEN - A WORLD TOUR

Test User • 11.09.2009 • CULTURE • LEAVE A COMMENT

Originally founded in 1980 in Cologne by Benedikt Taschen as a way to showcase his extensive comic book collection – Taschen is now seen as a guiding force in making lesser-seen art available in mainstream bookstores. With 10+ stores spanning the globe, each unique retail post has its own distinct vision and feel, while simultaneously stocking a vast selection of books pertaining to photography, painting, design, fashion, advertising, history and film.

The team at Taschen provided a “global tour” – showcasing each store unique aesthetic.

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COMPANY OF WE - A WORKING PLAYLIST

Test User • 11.06.2009 • CULTURE • LEAVE A COMMENT

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Self defined as “Democratic Luxury” - COMPANY OF WE was launched this year to alleviate the “Bergdorf Blues” - creating a line of high fashion menswear that won’t break the bank. Helmed by Jayzel Samonte and Christopher Crawford - most items are under $100.00 and are selling their goods like MAD. The boys created a “Company of We - 2010 Playlist” - letting us in on the tunes that get their creative juices flowing.

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PERFORMA 2009 - D.I.Y DINNER
Test User • 11.05.2009 • CULTURE • LEAVE A COMMENT

“Creation” kicked off opening night of Performa 09 - the brainchild of Jennifer Rubell. Performa, now in its 3rd year, showcases new visual art forms in contemporary stimulating and boundary breaking ways. What better way to launch - a D.I.Y installation-conceptualized dinner. From appetizers all the way to cleaning your own dishes - this is a meal (event) that involved participation, creativity, and member-involvement.

Here’s a peek - but you can see more at Photographer Kevin Tachman’s blog BackstageAT.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE…ANNA AND ALEXIS OF GRAM SHOES
Test User • 11.04.2009 • CULTURE • LEAVE A COMMENT

Anna and Alexis - the duo behind footwear cult-label GRAM recently collaborated with XBox on their latest offering - Forza Motor-sports 3. They were commissioned to create an evening of unforgettable competition and extreme acceleration. Their events…documented below.

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THE DRUMS…LIVE
Test User • 10.30.2009 • CULTURE • LEAVE A COMMENT

“We only write about two feelings: one is the first day of summer when you and all of your friends are standing on the edge of a cliff watching the sun set and being overcome with all of your hopes and dreams at once. The other is when you’re walking alone in the rain and realize you will be alone forever.”

- THE DRUMS

Jonathan Pierce, Vocals
Jacob Graham, Guitar
Adam Kessler, Guitar
Connor Hanwick, Drums

Concert pics below…

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1001 RULES FOR MY UNBORN SON
Test User • 10.27.2009 • CULTURE • 1 COMMENT

“When you’re with new friends, dont just talk about old friends”.

“Never get your haircut on the day of the big dance”.

“Framing a poster does not make it valuable”.

“After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it”.

“Don’t pose with booze”.

“1001 Rules For My Unborn Son” is a blog that was started by Walker Lamond, an LA based writer and television producer. The initial concept was simple. “BOYS NEED RULES”.

Lamond would regularly document rules to live by for his “unborn” son. From tailoring to table manners and from posture to lying, Lamond documented these honest words of wisdom on his blog - and by word of mouth, a book deal was signed.

Today marks the book launch of “RULES FOR MY UNBORN SON” - a humorous, sweet, and truthful read. Smart and witty - go buy the book. Also - be sure to take a look at his website for the rules every boy should know.

Boys need rules. One man’s instructions for raising a thoughtful, adventurous, honest, hardworking, self-reliant, well-dressed, well-read, well-mannered young gentleman.

Q+A with Mr. Walker Lamond below…

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SIX SCENTS: SERIES TWO
Test User • 10.26.2009 • CULTURE • LEAVE A COMMENT

Each year, the SIX SCENTS fragrance initiative brings the experience of creativity with a conscience to the world through a collection of six individual scents. In its second year – this year announces SIX SCENTS: SERIES TWO, currated by an assemblage of international bold faces.

Six Scents: Series Two will feature fragrances by: Phillip Lim, Henry Holland, Damir Doma, Henrik Vibskov, Richard Nicoll, and Toga. Individually numbered with custom packaging, each fragrance will be offered in a limited quantity of 2,000 bottles and a percentage of the net proceeds will go toward Pro-Natura in support of their environmental sustainability programs.

With a installation coinciding with Seoul Fashion Week at 10 Corso Como this past week - I had the chance to sample these unique fragrances.

More below…

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MEET…ROBERT BRADFORD
Test User • 10.14.2009 • CULTURE • 1 COMMENT

Cornwall based Robert Bradford is INCREDIBLE. Known for creating contemporary sculptures - he is creating something uniquely his own - playing with mediums not necessarily associated with art construction. Nostalgic in a playful sense - Bradford is inspiring, luminous, talented, and exceptionally unpredictable. He supplied me with exclusive images of his creations - THEY ARE NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!

In Bradford’s own words - an amazing insightful journey into this masterminds world….

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KSUBI PRESENTS “HOME HONEY, I’M HI”
Test User • 08.20.2009 • CULTURE • LEAVE A COMMENT

This month sees the launch of ‘Big In Japan’, a programme created by ksubi for iconic Japanese beer brand, Kirin.

The initiative began with the introduction of www.biginjapan.com.au, a blog edited by Sydney writer Amelia Groom which showcases everything from Japanese fashion to architecture, music to magnetic art, cinema to robotics, haute couture floristry to photography, abandoned theme parks to ceramics, and instillation art to anime.

The aim is to bring readers the best from Japan’s plethora of creative activity, and as of next month Amelia will be reporting live from Tokyo during a 6-week residency.

Coinciding with the online initiative,“Home Honey, I’m Hi!” is a temporary home away from home recently erected by the ksubi collective on the rooftop of Shibuya store, Cannabis. Post exhibition the installation will become ksubi’s second ever Pop Up Shop.

Here are some pics from “Home Honey, I’m Hi”.

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JACQUES MAGAZINE
Test User • 08.04.2009 • CULTURE • 1 COMMENT

While some say the magazine industry is a dying breed - Danielle Luft most certainly would disagree. As the Editor In Chief of new magazine on the block JACQUES - an erotic magazine that aims to put an artistic vibe into the typical erotic magazines of our time, JACQUES features only un-retouched images and can be found at specialty boutiques worldwide - such as Colette, 10 Corso Como as well as Spoonbill and Sugartown. For a 1-on-1 with this intriguing EIC…take a peek below.

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