Tuesday 09.10.13
Dots, Stripes, Liquid Cyber and other Plaiditudes
An evening of art and fashion at Strange Loop Gallery
Monday 09.09.13
Nicki Minaj Performs at The Alexander Wang After Party
Images from the SHADE event hosted by Ladyfag at South Street Seaport
Friday 09.06.13
DOCKERS ALPHA COLLECTION LAUNCH
Images from the NYFW launch event at Highline Stages
Fashion: JULIAN ZIGERLI S/S14 VIDEO PRESENTATION
Swiss designer Julian Zigerli is presenting his new Spring/Summer 2014 video this Friday at Temp Art Space (the collection that inspired the video was previously shown in Berlin Fashion Week). Julian has been collaborating with different artists since his first collection (A/W 11), this time around he’s working with Berlin-based artist Katharina Grosse (google her now, she’s great) using her prints for the collection. The vibrant video is directed by Michael Patrick Perez. The screening will also feature a dance performance choreographed by Lee Franklin. Julian told me that “the dance is another platform to show the feeling and mood of the collection which he’s titled ‘At The End of The World to The Left’.” This boy is super talented! It all starts at 7:00PM sharp, so show up on time. And please don’t tell us you need an RSVP for every single NYFW event, this one is open to the public. Fashion, Dance and Art all in one night, what more could you ask for homo?
Thursday 09.05.13
Fashion: ZEROZERO VOL.02 THEM/HER Pop-Up Gallery
Fashion week is coming. OMG, OMG, OMG is it too late to book a flight the hell out of NYC? I kid, we love fashion week, well we love/hate fashion week. The problem is it’s one of those events the city loves making a big deal our of, yet in reality very few people get to be a part of it. To get in anywhere you need to know someone at one of the big PR agencies, or you could always fuck an assistant at Vogue and steal his iPhone while he’s in the bathroom... For those unwilling to lower themselves just to rub shoulders with annoying fashion queens, there’s this event. It’s a pop-up gallery created by some very creative people who also happen to be a part of the fashion industry. “London based photographer Miles Aldridge, style director Nicola Formichetti, and Kaimin, have come together as Creative Directors to create images interpreting themes of blood, sexuality and subconscious desire. Through the multi-sensory exhibition, ZERO ZERO aims to satisfy viewer’s five senses and awake their Sixth Sense.” Sounds deep. Located in the heart of the Meatpacking district it’s on now until the end of Fashion week. It’s free to view and you don’t have to know someone to get in. How refreshing.
Wednesday 09.04.13
Richard Haines’ Broadsheet
Hot Off The Press
Our friend and Fashion Illustrator Richard Haines came up with an idea to create a broadsheet, the first issue of What I Saw Today, the newspaper! He told us that the project came about in June when he was in Europe “sitting in cafe in Paris during fashion week and my friend Isaac Hindin-Miller suggested it…” It’s a composite of his drawings from the S/S 2014 Men’s collections of several designers including Damir Doma, Carven, Dries Van Noten, Raf Simons, Ami, Kenzo, Prada, Zegna, A.P.C., Jil Sander and many more.
Richard tells us that “Something about print and newspaper felt really exciting — kind of going back to a simple media.” As a big fan of Mr. Haines’s work I am so into this project — the idea of seeing Richards drawings printed in a big spread turns me on immensely. Richard told me that he’s “given a few of the newspapers to people and they love holding it, I want to use it as poster. I hope to do it every season then make it into a book…”
The best part is that he’s going to hand them out during New York Fashion Week, he wouldn’t tell me where exactly, so I suggest you follow him on Twitter and Instagram and track him down… or buy it here.
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Tuesday 09.03.13
3.1 Phillip Lim x Target
Since I haven’t gone camping this summer, I might as well bust my tent out now because Target is launching a collaboration worth waiting in line overnight for. 3.1 Phillip Lim + Target is an anticipated collab that my wilting wardrobe has been crying out for. We know we’re a little early (it launches September 15th) but some things are best to plan ahead for. Expect Lim classics like subdued camo prints and interesting seam details, but with a modern fit not seen at such a price point. I would not depend on the website to get a hold of these pieces. Pick up Lim’s personal favorite, the grab and go bag, which contains a matching set of socks, boxers, and a perfect fit tee. Nowadays a matching set like this is a luxury in and of itself. —ALEX PENA
The 3.1 Phillip Lim + Target collection is available Sept. 15th, in stores and online.
Monday 07.08.13
JULIAN ZIGERLI SPRING/SUMMER 2014
Backstage images from the show "At the end of the world to the left" in Berlin
Friday 07.05.13
Riudavets Sandals from Spain
I was just in Spain where I wore my Riudavets sandals non-stop; not just because it was hot, and they’re super comfortable, but also because, I noticed that when I wore them people stopped looking at me like a tourist. Why? Well, Riudavets are about as Spanish as paella and Pedro Almodovar. Everyone was wearing them; I felt like I was at some cool, Spanish summer camp. Riudavets originate from Menorca, a small island in the Spanish Mediterranean, where the land is dry and hard. Apparently “the Menorcan villagers needed shoes that were strong and flexible, yet simple in design.” …From that Riudavets were born. —TOM
Tuesday 06.25.13
Oak + Tom Bianchi
The warm weather is finally here, and to kick off Summer 2013 correctly Oak launches their Summer artist shirt series. The first collaboration is with artist Tom Bianchi, who just released his polaroid book: Fire Island Pines, Polaroids 1975-1983. You’re really missing out if you don’t buy one of these shirts — a polaroid is the ultimate summer accessory for 2013 and this is a great way to wear one. They’re available in both t-shirts and tank tops and each display a polaroid from the book.
This Tuesday, join us in the ballroom of the Jane Hotel for their launch celebration — we’re co-hosting the event AND you’ll have the opportunity to meet the photographer Tom Bianchi! There’s no better way to start off your Gay Pride week. —ABI
10PM, Ballroom of the Jane Hotel, 113 Jane St. NY, NY.
