Sunday Play Day Recap: Renegade Craft Fair & The Do Over
After the Renegade, we hit up The Do Over. Juan Maclean, Nick Catchdubs, Craze, and A-Trak was in the building.
Do Over photos courtesy of *Propaganda*
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!
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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!
Evolution of the Modern Bra
This two-panel infographic on the Evolution of the Modern Bra was designed by Suzi Slavik for an assignment in her information graphics class at Ohio State University. Pretty damn cool…
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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.
via designscene.net
Louboutin ‘Winter Tales’ by Khuong Nguyen
This year, the talented Khuong Nguyen lends a hand in creating the Christian Louboutin AW10-11 campaign.
The ad campaign, called “Winter Tales,” has a strong ‘Alice in Wonderland’ concept, including a pool of tears and a white rabbit flying through the air. Also featured are Louboutin’s fabulous Swarovski crystallized high heels and studded leopard booties from the designer’s 2011 line.
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Jerry Beck’s Animation Tuesdays!
Tomorrow! World-renowned cartoon historian Jerry Beck (editor/co-creator of Cartoon Brew and author of countless volumes on the genre) brings to the Cinefamily a once-a-month selection of rare and astounding animation nuggets from around the world!
Date: May 4, 2010 @ 8pm
Where:
The Cinefamily
611 N Fairfax Avenue
Price: $13
Check out the Trailer for “Toons In Drag”
Via The Cinefamily
Predator Rings
How effin’ rad are these “Predator Rings”?!? Don’t know where I would find the occasion to wear these but the fact that someone had crafted these pieces is amazing!
Via Danielle Nicole Metals on Etsy
Festival Of Masks & Masquerade Ball
The most unique event in the country today, held by Ay Que Chevere Productions! The Festival of Masks during the day showcases entertainers, jugglers, face painters, stilt walkers, puppet shows, and entertainment for children of all ages. At dusk, the event evolves for adults with a venetian-style masked ball. Not only is this a fabulous production but also a tremendous opportunity for vendors and sponsors to connect with a highly sought after youth market as well as an upscale adult demographic - all in one amazing event!
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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.
Unique LA
The 2nd Annual UNIQUE LA Spring Show hits this weekend! If you’re in the area, swing by!
When: April 24th & 25th, 11am – 6pm both days
Where: California Market Center’s Penthouse (110 East 9th Street – Map It)
Cost: $10 at the door or in advance (kids 12 and under are free).
Your admission includes:
• Free drinks & a hosted bar (IZZE, Honest Tea, water, beer, UNIQUE cocktails)
• Unlimited re-entry for both days
• Your very own collectible tote bag, exclusive to each show… The Spring tote is designed by LA graphic designer Keith Scharwath!Sweet.
• Free eco workshops and cool handmade activities all weekend, brought to you by Your Daily Thread and Quayside Publishing
• Family/Kids creativity zone and seating area
• Access to giveaways and door prizes all weekend long
• Souvenir copy of the Vendor Directory + Mini Magazine
Janelle Monáe: ArchAndroid Cover
My oh my… With this album cover, I’m more anxious about this upcoming album. How gorgeous is she and how amazing is that “ArchAndroid crown”?!
Whether or not the following information came from Ryan Wakeman, WARPA, the Gaiming community or Janelle Monáe’s journals, Max Stellings and the Palace of the Dogs Archives is inconclusive at this time…What is known or agreed upon is that this information stems from an official entry on The ArchAndroid Crown in the Living Cyktionary, a 28th Century encyclopedia…
The ArchAndroid Crown: Designed by Zoman Ignatius, the half-elf, half-human mystic, reportedly 500 years ago. According to legend, the crown has several magic properties, as well as innovative technologies that can be employed only by The ArchAndroid. Zoman was a consummate inventor, artist and sculptor, a cross between Tesla and Da Vinci, and as such, he designed the crown to be a work of beauty that would embody the very spirit of Metropolis. According to legend, the crown features prominent Metropolis buildings and towers that will light up radiantly when the one and only true ArchAndroid wears the crown. According to the Daily Horos, this opulent headdress was stolen from the vaults in the Black House, reportedly by 1954, in October of 2715. Several members of 1954 were hunted down and executed for this crime. But the crown was never found. Many claim it has been secreted away to the Wonderground. There is also word that in the year 2010, several 1954 operatives have crafted a replica of this historic headdress to be worn by Janelle Monáe in anticipation for her album The ArchAndroid…no word on whether or not this replica has magic properties… The Living Cyktionary, 9th Edition, 2719.
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Sabine Pigalle
Parisian innovative photographer, Sabine Pigalle has artistic styles that remind me a lot of Kimiko Yoshida-solid, bold with minimal colors pertaining to the beauty of simplicity. She has had exhibits mainly in France but she has also showcased in other countries such as Japan, Italy, US (Miami) and China.
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’.
LA Times Magazine – 50 Signature Bags
LA Times Magazine did an awesome feature about 50, in this case 50 Signature Bags illustrated by Jameson Simpson
The web version is cool because it lets you select and view each bag. Here are my favorite:
SexyFresh Artwork
Check out this work of graphics I’ve been workin’ on. We’re not only focusing on a strong apparel line but graphics as well. So we’ll be posting random projects here and there so y’all can see how mighty talented and well-rounded our company is. So stay tuned… and enjoy!
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
Short Animation: Tachaaan
Check this short lil’ animation by Rafael Cano, Carlos del Olmo, and Miguel A. Bellot titled “Tanaaan“. Its freakin’ cute & awesome!
