World Cup 2010: OK USA!
I really did think that the United States had a chance is winning the games but at the end of the day Ghana had luck on their side. After 90 minutes the score was 1-1 and with extra time, it was more than enough for them to take the win. But that’s what they lacked tonight, luck.
Still, they have the next four years to prep for the next games in Brazil, but for now check out these steamy photos that were featured in Interview magazine. Click HERE to watch scenes behind the shoot. Oh Lord Almighty!
Jimon-magazine: Premiere Issue
Jimon-magazine, an independent magazine based in Los Angeles that is published privately twice-yearly has launched their premiere issue for Spring. Enjoy a few images from the issue!
via Jimon-magazine
Photo Diary: New Delhi, India
I went to go visit New Delhi, India for a week for development and to source factories. India is a good place to go for woven fabrics. The prices are a lot cheaper than China but you take a risk in the quality of your goods. That is why it is important to frind the right factories that won’t skip on quality. May is never a good month to visit India – with temperatures and humidity reaching 115°, it is just too uncomfortable to go outside and do anything. Luckily everywhere I went to visit was A/C controlled. I also had Indian food for the first time…chicken masala, can’t go wrong.
Vogue Spain: Adriana Lima by Vincent Peters
HOT DAMN… that’s all I gotta say. Oh… and here’s a lil’ video from behind the scene
Otis 2010 Graduation + May Artwalk
There was a terrible lack of wireless at my house for a grueling week, and guess what I did…OTIS 2010 graduation art show (congrats to my two friends Jeanny and Albert) and the May DTLA Artwalk! Here are a *ahem* a few pictures of the works I liked. Enjoy!
Julia Stegner for TUSH Mag
German magazine Tush enlists photographer Armin Morbach to produce another stunning cover, this time the star of Tush magazine’s double cover release is top model Julia Stegner.
Long Live Couture
This month’s issue of V Magazine sends famed photographer Simon Proctor to shoot some of the best Haute Collections in Paris. Long Live Couture in V65 features Spring Summer 2010 collections from Dior, Givenchy, Chanel, Giorgio Armani Privé, Valentino and Gaultier Paris. V Magazine #65 does not hit the newsstands until May 11th.
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David Choe at Lazarides Gallery 4.22.10
Last night in Beverly Hills, art aficionados flocked to Lazarides Gallery for a private viewing of David Choe’s “Nothing To Declare.” This isn’t everything. My camera battery died…FAIL! But you should definitely check out the show for yourself. It opens to the public tonight until May(?)
This piece is my 2nd favorite piece of the evening. My 1st, I have to get it from my buddy’s camera. Sorry.
The infamous David Choe whale.
…stay tuned for more photos.
Photo Diary: London
So I’ve been traveling to London every month since the new year just to be inspired by the fashion scene. All 3 times that I’ve been there, I never make it past Oxford St. – which is the mecca shopping area in Central London. Or there has been some kind of crazy snow storm or rainy weekend which prevents me from really enjoying what London has to offer. I have yet to venture outside and do the tourist thing and visit the countryside.
But Oxford St. is dope! The busy-filled streets remind me of Manhatten, the buildings make me feel like I’ve been time warped to the 18th century, and the amount of people shopping can be compared to Black Friday times 10!!!! You would never think that there was a recession going on.
If you are ever out in London, Oxford St. is the place to be! You got River Island, Bershka, Dorothy Perkins, Selfridge & Co., Miss Selfridge, the infamous Topshop, and surprisingly amazing Primark. All this and then some, located on one street. Then of course you got Carnaby Street (mostly American brand stores like Fornarina, East Pak, Diesel), Liberty (which is like a Barney’s, and smaller boutique/vintage like stores in SoHo.
The nightlife is pretty fresh! I’ve been attending Livin’ Proof’s hip hop parties and they can draw a crowd. First time I went to one of their parties, it was a 90s hip hop night at a bar called Marketplace. The venue when you walk in is like a normal pub but then you go downstairs and it’s literally an underground party. Londoners LOVE hip hop. I’m so shocked to see that almost everyone in attendance knew all the lyrics to the songs, they were shouting out the words at the top of their lungs, dudes were dancing with other dudes – no homo, and ladies can dance/walk/talk freely without having some sweaty dude grind up on them. There were only a handful of wall flowers. The 2nd time was for a tribute for the great late J Dilla. It was nothing but 5 hours of straight Dilla beats, songs, samples, and positive energy. And the 3rd time was like the 1st but Phife Dawg was in town and made an appearance – but no one knew who he was until the dj announced his presence.
Oh and here’s a tip, DO NOT hail a black cab from the street – they will charge an arm and a leg. There are so many private car companies, set up like kiosks that will gladly take you where you want to go for waaaaay cheaper!
I can’t really say much about the food – it’s true what they say, English food tends to be bland and flavorless. When I ask where I can get good food, I am always referred to a Lebanese or Indian restaurant. I tried Indian food for the FIRST time in London – and I don’t think you can count it as REAL Indian food because it was a fusion/tapas restaurant. I tried street vendor’s fish n chips (you have to) which is good but nothing to brag about.
My goal next trip is to definitely try to find a good, local food restaurant and see Big Ben up close.
Can’t Kiss by Pavel Bolo
These photos instantly put a smile on my face. If this doesn’t pick you up… I don’t know what else will. Absolutely clever and funny with a bang of cuteness. Photography work titled “Can’t Kiss” done by Pavel Bolo.
And FINALLY, happily ever after…
Kimiko Yoshida: Self-Portraits In Progress
AMAAAZING Japanese photographer Kimiko Yoshida has developed over 330 self portraits portraying all and every kind of character there is in the world and every single piece I am enticingly in awe with! She’s in the works for 2010 and I can’t WAIT to see what she’s got comin’.
Tokyo Photo Diary
Visiting Tokyo is one of the cities on my “Before I die…” list. I have been lucky in life to visit there once but even more fortunate to go twice! Other than the amazing shopping, I was on a quest this time to find the cool & quirky.
Tokyo Day 3: Design Festa
Done shopping. Time to explore. Introducing Design Festa – the coolest fucking building in Harajuku. Its an art gallery/design studio for artists all over the world. And as you can see from the photos below they really try to make this place as unique as possible.
Nigel, the gallery manager, saw me lurking around the building so he gave me a tour. Every wall, space, nook, and cranny is covered with paintings from different artists – AND it changes every time! Artists of all sorts can rent out different spaces and hold their own exhibitions/parties/events. Hmm…future event for SexyFresh in Harajuku???
Throwback Thursdays
Jean Shrimpton by David Bailey
Jill Kennington by Donovan
Twiggy by Norman Parkinson
Françoise Hardy by Roberta Booth
I stumbled across this post and instantly fell in love with the vintage film photographs that captured these amazing icons of the 1970’s. It’s so raw and unedited (and if edited, it’s not as extreme as it is today). We all know that fashion trends repeat itself and I’m always stoked to recognize the 70’s influences around me today-from make up, hair styles, accessories, and of course fashion! Click on the links for more info about these icons and photographers.
Verushka by Rubartelli
Penelope Tree by Avedon
Karen Graham by Kourken Pakchanian
Maudie James by David Bailey
Annie Shaffus by Arrowsmith
Biba Girl by Sarah Moon
Grace Coddington by Barry Lategan
Lauren Hutton by Eva Sereny
V Magazine #64: Daria Werbowy
Gorgeous Canadian Supermodel Daria Werbowy is featured in V Magazine #64, portrayed as Mexican icon and film star María Félix-shot by Mario Testino and styled by Sarajane Hoare. More photos here…
Kate Moss by Peter Lindbergh
All I can say is WOW. Ms. Kate Moss looks incredibly amazing for Harper’s Bazaar US shot by Peter Lindbergh.
Hello Gaga
Lady Gaga was chosen for this photo shoot with Markus Klinko and Indrani for their interpretation of Hello Kitty. Their work along with 80+ artists will be up for public display at the Three Apples Exhibit at Royal/T Cafe this Saturday.
Irving Penn Dies at 92
Irving Penn died Wednesday morning in his home in Manhattan. The man is one of the most influential and successful advertising photographer/publisher/art director, etc. of his age… And hot damn! A photo of him is hard to find (photo below: gentleman in the middle)! His work printed on over 150 covers of Vogue and was also showcased in the magazine’s pages. His legacy began in 1943, where he revolutionized the way fashion was presented to a mass audience.
His legacy?
He has published numerous books including the recent, “A Notebook at Random” which offers a generous selection of photographs, paintings, and documents of his working methods. Penn’s wife, Lisa Fonssagrives, died in 1992.
The permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum possesses a silver gelatin print of Penn’s The Tarot Reader, a photograph from 1949 of Jean Patchett and surrealist painter Bridget Tichenor.[2]
The Irving Penn Archives, a collection of personal items and materials relating to his career, are held by the Ryerson & Burnham Libraries at theArt Institute of Chicago. (via of Wikipedia lol)
Photo Trend: Underwater Photography
Just a collection I put together. Been seeing a lot of this concept lately.
[photo credit]: Insight 51, Playboy Magazine, Elle Magazine, Elena Kalis
Persil Protect
Beautiful display for the range of Persil laundry brand of Henkel. A variation on the protection of the textile colors on an idea of the agency DDB Warsaw and photographs by Peter Lippmann. Pretty cute and clever!
Celebration Of Colors
Beautifully, stunning photography by Poras Chaudhary of “Holi,” the Hindu festival known as the Celebration of Colors. Why can’t the whole world celebrate this day or be this colorful??
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