Stephen Morris Photography.
June 30, 2009
I found Stephen Morris’ photography with the help of a really good friend of mine, who has a spectacular eye for noticing good quality artwork. His Flickr account is a melting pot of visually stimulating photos, some of my favorite being the ones in this post. To check out more of this artists work, you can find him on Flickr, or look at more of his photos after the jump.
Sarah Applebaum Artwork.
June 30, 2009
Sarah Applebaum is an extraordinary artist working and living in the colorful city of San Francisco. Her work is made up of colorful pieces made of felt or crocheted together to make what seems like living and breathing works of art that can span and engulf an entire room. Visually stimulating, the large installations of Sarah’s art work make you want to reach out and scoop up every part around your body. That’s how awesome she is, take a look for yourself!
The September Issue: The Salvation of Anna Wintour?
June 26, 2009
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‘The September Issue’ is the highly anticipated documentary movie that takes a look behind the scene of Vogue magazine and its infamous Editor in Chief Anna Wintour. The documentary chronicles the events leading up the September 2007 issue of Vogue, September being the beginning of the fashion year. Accurately and interestingly depicted in the trailer below, not only does The September Issue gives Vogue readers and fashionistas alike the unique opportunity to see the inner workings of the popular publication, but more importantly it gives them the chance to watch the magnificence that is Anna Wintour beyond perceptions of her behavior depicted in movies such as The Devil Wears Prada.
Directed by R.J. Cutler and recipient of the Excellence in Cinematography Award for a US Documentary ate the Sundance Film Festival in January 2008, the film takes us behind the scene of fashion weeks, on photo shoots, and in the most sacred of closed door meetings at Vogue. Being slated as the real The Devil Wears Prada, the movie shows us exacty why Anna Wintour is “like Madonna” as designer Thakoon Panichgul says in the trailer with obvious reverence.
With appearances by Anna’s colleagues Andre Leon Talley, and super stylist Grace Coddington The September Issue is loaded with designers, models, and clothes that would put a tear in any fashionistas eyes. R.J. Cutler hit the nail on the head with this one ladies, he offers us a privileged peek into a world many dream of but rarely ever see. I for one, can’t wait!
Kanye West x Louis Vuitton: Is it Worth It?
June 25, 2009
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Highsnobiety produced this small video in anticipation for the big release of the Louis Vuitton x Kanye West collaboration this month that sneaker heads all over the world have been drooling on. Living up to the LV standard of luxury, I have to admit the design of the shoe is pretty cool, especially the high tops. Though I’m pretty sure the average American consumer probably won’t be able to even think of affording this luxury sneaker, it makes me wonder what the standard of ‘cool’ is. Sneaker Freaker recently did a feature that I had the opportunity to write about for M.I.S.S. Omni Media, questioning if Luxury sneakers was equivalent to the how cool it use to be to have a Nike Air Force 1 or a Nike Dunk.
Beautiful Old Hollywood Editorial by Steven Meisel.
June 25, 2009
Stardust by Steven Meisel
In my opinion old Hollywood glamour was real glamour. These days the more provocative your attire is, the more attention it garners to your craft, good or bad. Old Hollywood was about being sexy, seductive, and pushing the limits while still being a lady. Women like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Betty Davis embodied and personified this style. This editorial from Vogue Italia, shot by Steven Meisel in 2008, is a great depiction of classic Hollywood that is still the standard of beauty today.
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Vintage Coke Pop Can Designs.
June 25, 2009
How cool are these vintage Coke cans? My grandmother use to work for Coca Cola and when she died she gave my brother an original Coke bottle, back when Coca Cola was all glass. It’s a beautiful artifact and shows the true workmanship that went into creating that iconic piece of advertising.
This collection of cans take me back to the 1950’s, and reminds me of Roy Lichtenstein artwork. Very pop art-esq…
Anatomical Artwork by Fernando Vincente.
June 25, 2009
Madrid born Fernando Vincente is a unique artist who has an especially special for mixing paintings with illustration, and has been working at his craft since the 1980’s.
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Mental Weirdo Asylum
Skateboarding brand Yama collaborated with street wear brand Carhartt to create this collection of skate decks. The two brands in collaboration with artist Elzo Durt created these four boards for skateboarders they together sponsor.
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China Glaze Presents ‘Retro Diva’.
June 25, 2009
Disclaimer: This article was written for online magazine M.I.S.S. Omni Media. All images and words are property of that magazine. If you would like to see the original, please view it via the M.I.S.S. website HERE.
The 70’s were a good time. A time of bell bottoms, Studio 54, and according to China Glaze the ‘Retro Diva’. This Fall the popular nail polish brand is set to release their Retro Diva collection, a shimmering, high shine compilation of twelve shades paying tribute to the decade of free spirit. With a price tag of $6.50 a piece, this collection is sure to please, and take you to a place where love was all you needed. The collection will be released in early July at beauty supply stores nationwide.
Stay tuned for a M.I.S.S. photo shoot featuring the China Glaze ‘Retro Diva’ collection, it’s sure to be a stunner!
Nike: Women’s Exotic Splatter Pack.
June 24, 2009
Exotic Splatter Pack
Nike introduces yet another 3 pack of kicks for the ladies, this time choosing the Blazer Hi, Air Diggs, and Air Max 95’s to deliver the ‘Exotic Splatter Pack’. With the colorway consisting of Opal, China Rose, and Burgandy, the shoes all feature an opal herringbone on the upper of the shoe. Pretty reasonable in price, the shoes will be available August 1st, the shoes are said to be available at boutiques and urban accounts worldwide.
Individual views of each shoe as well as pricing after the jump!
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Misadventures of a Misfit. 