"My current GPS system consists of a yellow highlighter and a semi-torn 1990 Thomas Bros. fold up map." That is my reply to the question "Why don't you get a GPS?" or, better yet... "What is your Artistic Statement?" I have no gripe or ill-will towards Gadgets of Convenience or technical gizmos that seem to out-perform simple tasks faster than tradition... that's not for me to decide. What IS for me to decide, is what I allow 'into' my life, and to let 'rule' my life and 'how & when' I do things.
Linde Werdelin announces the launch of its latest creation, the Oktopus Moonphase Complication. Powered with an automatic movement built by Frédéric Piguet and with the moonphase manufactured by Linde Werdelin long-time collaborator Sven Anderson, this watch is the perfect balance between innovation and exemplar craftsmanship.
No, not the strip club, but if those kind of “girls” get you reading, these ones demand your undivided attention. Girls GirlsGirls is a film project which was conceptualized by actor/writer/producer Jenn Fee
If Valentine’s Day came and went with no bling to be found, cheer up! Think outside the little blue box and consider treating yourself to one of IMI’s breathtaking handbags. These attention-grabbing sparklers are carry-able works of art, each encrusted with hundreds of individually set Swarovski crystals that could outshine even the biggest bauble.
Geishas may be legendary for their show-stopping beauty—and of course for those fabulous hosting skills—but let us not forgot the most important of all: their gorgeous fashion. While a full-scale silk kimono and obi (waist wrap) may not fly at your 9 to 5, Sofisticati has found a lovely way to carry that Far East luxury with you all day long. Check out Chako, a line of adorable silk handbags being whipped up by a mother-daughter duo from Japan.
The death of fashion's enfant prodige Alexander McQueen left the entire world, not only the fashion industry, in disbilief. McQueen was considered the pioneer of his generation. His genius and creativity without metes and bounds influenced the worlds of music, design and film. Here at Sofisticati we would like to remember McQueen with his collection for Spring 2010 dedicated to Atlantis. Thank you Alexander for everything you did, you will be missed, may you rest in peace.
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and I am sure most of the caring and thoughtful men have already purchased a special gift for their sweethearts. But if on this particular Valentine’s Day you are planning to give her something really special and, of course, of limited edition, I can help you.
It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver. Wednesday night, Mr. Biver hosted a private auction dinner with Hublot and African Wildlife Foundation at the American Museum of Natural History.
Passarella Death Squad presents its Spring/Summer 2010 collection of t-shirts and once again Danny Broddle and Emilie Albissier don’t disappoint. Keeping on track with the same trend that made the London based brand famous, provocative images of women are presented in abstract shapes.
Accessories are the elements that add a touch of personality and charisma to everyone’s look. Eyewear is gaining more and more relevance in the accessories industry and among people who wear glasses, as they are much more noticeable than a pair of shoes or a bag. Prism glasses are the perfect addition for all the aesthetic fanatics..
Damn, Who's Piecebook Is That!? I asked as I walked past the coffee table in DJ Suprema’s Los Angeles Apartment. The book lay open to [reveal] a two-page full color work of genius entitled “Evil Doctor Revolt” in the iconic script of infamous NY subway artiste Revolt RTW. Peaking out from underneath the [lifted] pages were slivers of vibrant burners and bold sharpie tags. I started to flip through and quickly became mesmerized by the dazzling collection of masterpieces
This next Valentine’s day you can decide to be an angel or a demon for your partner, it is up to you. Angels and Demons is the new jewerly collection created by french designer Sandrine Tessier.
When my friends ask me if money was not a problem which watch would I buy? I immediately think of Ladoire, the most exclusive watch on the market. The real watch collectors know what I am talking about.
Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. is always included on the list of the best dressed rockers. Fulfilling his passion for elegance, he has teamed up with stylist and Confederacy store owner Ilaria Urbinati to create a striking collection of suits.
Glue. It is not just for sniffing anymore!
Remember when you were a kid and you'd smear that white glue on to the palm of our hand, wait for it to dry all clear then find some unsuspecting (usually younger) kid and peel it off like skin all the while screaming in mock pain hoping to make the other kid cry? No?
Twice a year many a woman begins the expedition into their closets to search for any survivors from the years past. Like sorting through the plunder of an avalanche, I dive through hangers and shelves calling out for any living garments from seasons before, usually to be met with the same shameful reality, why did I buy that? That ruffled blouse may have been your best friend last year, but this year it could make you look like a harlequin obsessed fashion victim. Let’s face it; we live in an ever evolving industry where something that is trendy one year may be a huge fashion faux pas for decades to come. As Heidi Klum says “One minute you’re in, and the next you’re out.”
Opening up my green velvet diary I realized some things about myself. First, I am not good at keeping my diary updated (my last entry is dated 3-25-2006) and second, I edit out details I am embarassed about later - such as past crushes and inebriated nights in my mid-twenties. Regardless I love the idea of looking back upon my memoirs with my grandchildren one day.
Like any good style-hound, your wardrobe gets constant attention and every piece is on-trend…but what about your residence? If the contents of your living quarters arrived in an IKEA box or from the shelves of Target, it’s high time to redecorate (and grow up)! Enter custom furniture/wall-covering designer Helen Amy Murray.
The Venice Film Festival has been suffering from a lack of ‘cool’ in recent years. The trouble is not the location, the Lido is a smart island close to the legendary St Mark’s Square, or the weather, it’s pretty much blue skies, but that in these tight times it’s just too expensive, and you know it cost a lot when Hollywood studios think twice about coming.
You know your music is pretty serious when Kurt Cobain personally writes you a letter and publicly requests a reunion. You know it’s a damn shame your band broke up when Beck pays tribute with a single off his album, and chooses a name that loosely alludes to your band's name. That is ridiculously extraordinary. Os Mutantes, pronounced {uz mu ta chees} meaning “The Mutants,” is just that, an extra ordinary Brazilian band from out of this world. All I can say is, "Mutants, take me to your leader."
If at night you find yourself fumbling to switch on the lamp for a quick trip to the bathroom and the lamp is designed by Daniel Loves Objects, you may think you are dreaming in a futuristic world. Well wake up because this is no dream - At Your Command lightings are more real than any other object in your room.
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I learned about DJ Spinna one day in '93 or '94, sitting at my desk at Def American Recordings going through boxes of submitted demo tapes, most of them I would erase and add to my blank cassette supply. Very few would be considered and put on rotation in my ride, one of those was a 5-song demo from a group out of New York City called The Jigmastas
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