We were in Soho last weekend and saw these black Y-3 sneakers at Bloomingdale’s. What it is about calfskin these days — everyone all of the sudden seems to be making sneakers and shoes out of it. Ethically? Questionable. Aesthetically? Incredible.
If you’re not in New York, get yourself a pair online in LUISAVIAROMA’s eShop.
Terence Koh’s Asia Song Society is pleased we to present completely first USA presentation of Shanghai based artist Mother Teresa (Bao Xei). Born 1981 in Shanghai, China, artist Bao Xei has for america debut adopt the pseudoynm Mother Teresa for his show “The Ectasy of Bao Xei”.
The title for Xei is for him the play on the words the drug ectasy that he loves to take while going out to nightclubs in shanghai and the state of Ectasy one achieves in the belief of a Christianity God. Mother Teresa is for Xei the most significant and innocent belief of this ectastic state of religion.
For his exhibition at the ASS gallery, Xei wants to present a sculpture and performance that is at once mystery but the same time very dynamic. He has employed a wrapped sculpture of Mother Teresa on top of a white piano and asked two friend of the gallery to play on the piano. Music for him then is closer to religion. And Ectasy will help. Xei wants to show that in playing music we can all acheive Ectastic Holiness of Mother Teresa.
Our friend David Lindwall — artist, designer, man about town — has just released his latest collection of tees. If you’ve seen prior collections, you’ll know he’s a master when it comes to mixing just the right elements graphically to keep the shirts cool and always on the darker side of things, but never crossing any lines.
The fit, fabric, and wash are top notch and, let’s just say, when it comes to color, he knows what people like to wear: washed blacks and whites. Check out his site for for more info. If you’re in New York, stop by Seven, who carry the line and sell out quickly. Don’t forget, he sells directly form his site, which is the best way to go. Make sure to surf around the site while you’re there to check out other projects he’s worked on. His work is really amazing.
By now, we’re sure you’ve heard of Portland indie band YACHT. We had a listen last night after a trusted source told us they were shocked we weren’t already their biggest fans. What’d we think? Hot.
Their bio says they played PS1 in 2006, but as we all know, anyone’s who’s cool stopped going around 2005. I guess we missed out, but we’d prefer to think of it as “good things come to those who wait” instead.
Jonathan Warren Bechtolt (born December 2, 1980), performing under the name Jona Bechtolt, is an electronic musician and multimedia artist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. He is a former member of The Blow, and has released solo records under the name YACHT since 2003. Nearly all of his recordings have been distributed by both Marriage Records and States Rights Records.
Read YACHT’s full bio/mission statement on their site, where you’ll find free mp3 downloads, tour dates, and much more. Don’t forget to check out the band’s MySpace, where you can listen to even more songs. We’re sure you’re going to like them as much as we do.
Branching out for Fall/Winter 2010, Damir Doma showed his first ever womenswear collection this past weekend in Paris. As expected, the line is gorgeous. See for yourself in the images below.
We had the best intentions of attending the opening for the StandART Channel @ the Standard in New York on Friday. No names mentioned, but a few of our friends were a little (aka ALOT) late getting ready and we just didn’t make it out on time. I guess we’ll have to get a room to see all 10 videos instead.
Starting March 5th, The Standard Hotels along with Creative Time are proud to present an in-room video art exhibit featuring the work of 10 renowned international video artists. The StandART Channel debuted at The Standard, New York this past Friday and will continue doling out its viewing pleasures at the three other properties in Los Angeles and Miami.
The StandART channel is the realization of both organization’s ongoing commitment to presenting innovative art in the public realm. Each video, handpicked for the installation, is a visual orgasm culminating in the pure emotion of what it’s like to live in the city.
We’re back. We’re back.
After 4 long days w/out a way to update the site, we are officially back. Now to remember what we were doing…
It’s that time of year again: first we were sick with a horrible head cold, then our computers got sick with a cold of their own.
Please bear with us while the amazing folks from the Geek Squad, who we have to admit we were impressed with, work to restore our systems. We should be up and running in no time. Please check back shortly.
We swear we’re not being paid secretly by Golden Goose to plug their sneakers. It just so happens that every sneaker they make leaves us drooling and plotting on how we’re going to rig MegaMillions so we can afford a pair of these suckers.
Check out the latest pair of white on white low tops from Golden Goose available on thecorner.com. I think you’ll know what we mean. They’re simply awesome.
Massive Attack’s got a new record out called Heligoland and they’re on tour to promote it. They’ll be playing Terminal 5 in New York on 05.11 and 05.12.10. Tickets go on sale Friday 03.05.10 at noon. Get yours here.
PS: we just checked the price and whoa! $52 advance/$55 door. We like Massive Attack and all, but we’re not sure we’ll be shelling out that kind of dough to see them live. We have a feeling the show will sell out, though. These guys have devout fans.
