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C.S.I. Crime Scene Interior Design
In a pop culture increasingly desensitized by O.J. and Quentin Tarantino, introducing the Murdered Collection by Lost City. At first, I was like oh snap, cool. But then WTF creeped up in my mind. Especially, when each pillow costs $374. Now wouldn’t it be oh so hipster if all proceeds went to some crime victim fund. That would be legit, mofos.
RIP YSL
“Being at Yves Saint Laurent was such a negative experience for me even though the business boomed while I was there. Yves and his partner, Pierre Bergé, were so difficult and so evil and made my life such misery. I’ve never talked about this on the record before, but it was an awful time for me. Pierre and Yves were just evil. So Yves Saint Laurent doesn’t exist for me.” – Tom Ford
TheBlindProject 2009Plan
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Google Project 10^100 – Human Trafficking Creating Economic Change
In the last few months, I’ve become closely involved with The Blind Project. Recently, my friends and I created this video for the Google Project 10^100. Our idea is to fight modern day slavery by creating economic job opportunities.
Look Book Korea, yourboyhood.com
meet Sukwoo Hong. born in Seoul, S. Korea. creator and editor in chief of web magazine & blog_ BROKENSEVEN.com. shoot fashion scene in real Seoul_ yourboyhood.com. online editor of GQ Korea_ gqkorea.co.kr. fashion consultant and buyer_ DAILY PROJECTS.
Be My Valentine
Isn’t it funny how even the smallest gesture of service we give to others can make us feel little bit like Jesus. Last Thursday, I was privileged to be part of Reveal, a special Valentine’s Day event to pamper 30 deserving women who’ve faced domestic violence in their past. Our hope was to show these women that they have value and are loved on a night when women across New York are being treated like princesses. Top volunteer professionals from the fashion industry provided makeovers consisting of wardrobe, hair, skin and makeup.
A personal shout-out to Robert Montagnese of McCann Erickson/L’Oreal Paris, Jennifer Moon, Tara Eisenberg and Emily Schuler of Coty Inc. and Jackson Corp. Dolce Vida Handbags for their kind generosity in donating beautiful gifts.
If These Walls Could Talk
Wallpaper is no longer your grandmother’s meaningless pastel flowers. Increasingly, avant-garde designers are using wallpaper as their new canvas/soapbox. Studio Printworks creates beautiful images on provocative subjects. In “Spying on China,” a classic Chinoiserie layout is used to depict America’s 2001 politically embarrassing event. “Suburban Garden” demonstrates how illicit recreational motifs can exist in the most genteel environment. Look closely!
Lesser of Two Evils
Back in October, a Lower East Sider defaced American Apparel’s infamous billboard(s) at the intersection of Allen and Houston with “Gee, I Wonder Why Women Get Raped?”
American Apparel has been a brand celebrated for its sweatshop free products. But fair wages for factory workers no longer absolves the company’s pornographic exploitation of women in media. And let’s not ignore CEO Dov Charney’s 4 sexual harassment lawsuits.
It’s time to put on a new t-shirt… try Alternative Apparel.
Back 2 Basics, ABSOLUT
Absolut Vodka returns to its legendary design innovation. In a vodka world that tries way too hard to be cool, aka Belvedere’s bourgeois hipster advertising campaign by Terry Richardson/Berlin Cameron and even TBWA’s surreal campaign ”Absolut World,” it’s refreshing that something as fundamental as hot packaging makes a serious comeback for Absolut.
The 1-liter Absolut Disco limited edition gift pack is built of exactly 1,000 reflecting prisms formed in the classic bottle shape. The Absolut Disco is a clamshell skin that opens to reveal a bottle of vodka inside. Empty the package and use as a mirror ball by hanging it from its loop.
The concept of Absolut Disco was led by the Stockholm agency Family Business.
Walkin’ Machiavellian
In a city full of hot spots, must haves and dynamic personalities, I found all 3 at 198b Elizabeth Street. I first met the illest shoemaker, Derrick Miller of Barker Black, 2 years ago as he launched his flagship Nolita store. Since then GQ, Details, Vogue, NY Times and Esquire have all given accolades, and brother Kirk Miller has joined on from Thom Browne.
At first glance, you’ll notice the fine craftsmanship of bespoke English shoemaking. But a closer look reveals a provocative surprise. Derrick calls it “subversive sophistication.” Perforations take the shape of a skull, silverwork form tiny crossbones, neckties and pocket squares conceal a mortal theme. The gentleman returns, albeit with a Machiavellian draw.
Barker Black Ltd. :: 212.966.2166 :: 198b Elizabeth Street, between Prince and Spring