anyone interested in tokyo’s super-advanced fashion scene can’t miss out on tokyo! look!, a collab event organized by the asia society and new york-tokyo during new york fashion week, and held on thu - sep 9 [6.30pm-10.30pm]. after a discussion + panel with invitees, sociology professor yuniya kawamura, tokyo fashion expert dan baily and designer nicole michalek, there’ll be a party and fashion showcase by candy, one of the japanese capital’s edgiest fashion stores. location: asia society, 725 park avenue [upper east].
crushfanzine #5, the travis lee hanson issue, is out now. and yes, you guessed it: it’s 135 pages of pure fall obsession, shared by an endless list of swooning contributors. if you’re in new york, check out the release party at highbar on wed - sep 8 [7.30pm-10pm]. rsvp [here] for access.
crushfanzine is available at select [book] stores across the planet, including opening ceremony [los angeles + new york], purr libros [buenos aires], colette [paris], property of… [amsterdam] and cement [tokyo]. release party location: location: 251 west 48th street [midtown].
it’s time to dress up, guys! a.p.c.’s slick new suit line has finally arrived stateside in its flagship stores in new york [1] and los angeles [2]. two different, early 1970s-inspired jackets are available, made in black and navy blue woollen cloth, and in a classic cloudy flannel. additionally, there’s a stylish selection of shirts, ties and bowties. location [1]: 131 mercer street [soho]. location [2]: 619 north croft avenue [west hollywood].
prior to his not-to-be-missed retrospective that launches at the asia society [1] on thu - sep 9, the public will be able to see japanese cult artist yoshitomo nara in action on aug 23-27 [4pm-7pm] at park avenue armory’s drill hall where he’ll stage his version of an artist’s studio [2]. his nobody’s fool exhibition at the asia society occupies the entire museum, featuring over 100 works, from drawings, paintings and sculptures to record album covers and large installations.
the presentation draws connections between the artist’s work and the sensibilities of youth subcultures worldwide, particularly in relation to rock and punk music, the inspiration and subject of many of the artist’s works. location [1]: 725 park avenue [upper east]. location [2]: 643 park avenue [upper east].
the upper east gains more retail lustre with the much-anticipated opening of the reed krakoff flagship on thu - aug 19. yes, it’s the store of reed krakoff, creative director of the coach leather goods empire. in fact, his luxe womenswear label is a new division of the latter and only launched earlier this year, much to the liking of both the press and the fashion crowd. the reed krakoff store carries the full collection of apparel, bags, shoes and jewellery. it’s no surprise that the next roll-out is planned for japan where two shop-in-shops and a flagship store are to open. location: 831 madison avenue [upper east].
the gansevoort hotel helped to accelerate the meatpacking district’s transformation from fringe to happening hood when it opened six years ago. the arrival of the gansevoort park avenue may do the very same for the nomad area. the new 249-room property will soft open on mon - aug 16 with the official opening scheduled for next october. the hotel is a totally new structure and designed as an urban resort. rooms and suites are spacious, and many feature floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies that give guests unobstructed views of new york’s iconic empire state building.
the gansevoort park avenue’s striking features include a three-storey lobby and an amazing indoor-outdoor pool. additionally, there’s a spa, fitness room, ballroom and four events spaces plus italian restaurant asellina. the design of the hotel is contemporary with a 1940s glam twist, concocted by architect stephen b. jacobs and interior designer andi pepper. location: 420 park avenue south [nomad].
if straight or slim is your thing when it comes to jeans, read on. self edge has teamed up with 3sixteen for a collab jeans collection that is second to none. dubbed 3sixteen+, the first release features two models made from rope-dyed japanese double red-line selvedge denim in a classic, deep indigo shade. this one’s for the boys only but designs for women are in the making for next season. the 3sixteen+ collection is available at the self edge stores in both new york [1] and san francisco [2], and also online. location [1]: 157 orchard street [lower east]. location [2]: 714 valencia street [mission north].
the relief-cutting and screenprinting dudes of cannonball press invade 99% gallery to showcase a huge pile of new limited-edition prints, two massive woodcut collages, and huge new 4×8 foot woodcuts on canvas. the opening party of the born under a bad sign exhibition is aptly held on fri - aug 13 [7pm-10pm]. location: 99 north 10th street [williamsburg north].
oh damn…we missed both the opening and after party. you? but at least the show is still on. we’re talking mint & serf’s supercool showcase at lyons wier gallery. dubbed mint & serf - special graffiti unit, the show pays tribute to law & order, an iconic tv show that very much defines new york city. the silk screen prints on display are mint & serf’s adaptation of the series, depicting adventurous moments of vandalism, street art and nightlife [on until aug 15]. location: 175 seventh avenue [chelsea].
the fashion esteem of lanvin has soared to new heights since alber elbaz took creative control back in 2001. the luxury brand was however the odd one out among peers, having no store in the big apple. but that was yesterday. today lanvin’s lavish united states flagship store opens its doors on the upper east side. the three-storey retail space has been designed as a true show stopper. sharply in check with the brand’s philosophy, the interior has an intimate vibe and alludes to the elegance of a women’s club. yet there’s a modern playfulness to be found in the use of both rough and refined materials. antique chandeliers are mixed with brushed steel panels, wrought-iron racks are placed with blackened steel bookshelves plus many more juxtapositions.
the first level, featuring a graphic floor pattern made of white and dark gray carrara marble, features a mix of accessories and jewellery. one floor up is the heart of the flagship where the ready-to-wear collection is featured in one chamber while the other accommodates the shoe library and a cozy salon with zebra print rug and antique sofa. the two spaces are connected by mirrored arch with glass shelves displaying jewelry. a mirror-lined stairway leads to the third floor mezzanine which houses the bridal collection while the top two floors of the building are used as office space for lanvin’s u.s. headquarters. location: 815 madison avenue [upper east].
this weekend you got yourself a date! self edge teams up with wild records for the lower east side rockabilly hob nob on sun - jul 18 [3pm-8pm]. a slew of new products on the shelves await you, there’s a 15% off sale [also at self edge in san francisco] and you’ll get free promotional items such as jeans, shirts, lighters coasters and bracelets, sent by the brands the shop carries, with every purchase all weekend. and if that isn’t enough, omar & the stringpoppers will drop by for a gig too [4pm]. location: 157 orchard street [lower east].
style-craving visitors to the big apple have a fav new pad. we’re talking the sleek andaz 5th avenue that opened earlier this week in the buzzing times square area. featuring 184 rooms and suites [six of which have terraces with fabulous views], the property is designed by new york-based architect tony chi, in a loft-like style. rooms are designed in timeless muted palette and open kitchens, and residential style furniture add a homey vibe. the use of natural materials provide a counterpoint to the sheen of white lacquer finishes and marquis lighting. needless to say, all rooms come with all the amenities you’d expect such as complimentary wifi and calls to local area codes, and free use of the well-stocked mini-bar.
facilities of the andaz 5th avenue include a 38-seat gourmet restaurant, a bar and shop that sells artisanal goodies. additionally, the hotel offers an innovative meeting and events with a new york apartment-feel with the aptly-named apartment 2e space. once guests exit the elevators to the second floor, an expansive open kitchen is the first thing that comes into sight. designed as the center of the 6,500 sq.ft., everyone is invited to be a part of the action. location: 485 fifth avenue [times square].
the afro-punk festival is back in brooklyn on jun 25-27 with a fun-packed program with gigs, deejays, art and bmx at its new location in commodore barry park. mind you, mos def has just been added to the lineup! click [here] to view schedule. location: flushing avenue + north elliott place [fort greene].
now here’s a book that’s as brutally honest as our reviews. we’re talking new york-based photographer ellen jong’s getting to know my husband’s cock, a publication that’s released for ps1’s massive greater new york exhibition. although somewhat controversially titled, the publication is in fact a very personal love story told through a series of intimate, poetic, and yes, sometimes sexually explicit photographs.
the book features 150 full-colour pages with photographs and text, and has a limited edition of only 100. it’s available at ps1 [new york], invisible exports [new york], dashwood books [new york] and also online.
the new museum isn’t just a fabulous cultural institution, it also knows how to engage with the neighbourhood and crank up the good vibe. on thu - jun 24 [noon-5pm] the new museum block party returns to sara d. roosevelt park where a series of interactive projects with artists and educators, and programs related to the neighborhood and the museum are held. what’s more? you’ll receive a complementary guest pass to visit the new museum if you show up! location: east houston street [lower east].
we lurrrve arpline’s energetic, synthesizer-infused rock beats. the brooklyn-based band play a sold-out gig as support act for headliner school of seven bells, today [9.30pm] at the mercury lounge. but if you haven’t got a ticket, no worries: new summer dates will be announced soon. what’s more? the band’s debut album travelbook is to be released this fall…now how’s that? gig location: 217 east houston street [lower east].
supersaucy. we’re talking the fearless project’s inaugural show at robert goff gallery. dubbed instant, it’s held on thu - jun 17 [6.30pm-9pm] for one night only and is an installation that features a film component and a polaroid display featuring over 80 individual male facial expressions at orgasm. artist gio black peter debuts a song for his live gig [8pm]. and that’s not all, folks. there’s the main man after party later that evening at broadway east. gallery location: 537b west 23rd street [chelsea]. after party location: 171 east broadway [lower east].
how time flies when you’re on a bike. the bicycle film festival is back in town to celebrate gloriously its 10th anniversary on jun 16-20. ten years ago founder brendt barbur started the event after an accident with a bus in new york city and since then it has launched in 40 cities across the planet, featuring over 600 bike-themed movies, 40 art shows and a lot of cool parties.
ofcourse this 10th edition is especially worthwhile checking out. the program includes an interesting mix of movies, including jeff tremaine’s birth of big air, benny zenga and lucas brunelle’s line of sight and the 1976 classic a sunday in hell by jørgen leth. location: anthology film archives, 32 second avenue [nolita].
louise bourgeois, the french-born american artist who gained fame only late in a long career, when her psychologically charged abstract sculptures, drawings and prints had a galvanizing effect on younger artists, particularly women, died on monday in new york city. she was 98. [source]
photo: robert mapplethorpe - louise bourgeois in 1982 with ‘fillette’
shoe brand united nude opens up shop in nolita and injects the area with architectural fashion style. similar to the amsterdam store which opened a few months ago, the design concept of the new york flagship leaves a greater part of the retail space completely dark while showcased product areas are literally highlighted. this is notably visible by the spectacular shoe wall with computer-controlled led lighting.
another striking feature is the a lo res car, an art sculpture designed that’s part of its eponymous design project aimed to re-generate objects and enhance existing ones by envisioning them with 3d software in a lower resolution. the new united nude store carries the brand’s entire footwear collection. location: 25 bond street [nolita].
opening today at storefront for art and architecture is refuge, a photo show of dutch photographer bas princen [on until jun 26]. the work on display is the result of extensive research in five cities in the middle east and turkey: istanbul, beirut, amman, cairo and dubai. it’s a documentation of the spatial products of refuge, ranging from migrant worker camps to gated satellite cities in the desert or the proximity between abject poverty and extreme wealth. location: 97 kenmare street [nolita].
you gotta love this. creative time commissioned artist + filmmaker jakob boeskov to direct a video working within the context of nollywood, the booming film industry of nigeria. so he traveled to bustling lagos and shot the artsy-fartsy action video dr. cruel and the afro-icelandic liberation front with the assistance of local film director teco benson. the video is part of the african film festival and premiers on thu - may 6 [7pm], followed by an after party. rsvp [here] for access. location: 310 lounge, 310 bowery [nolita].
artist shepard fairey’s show may day launches at deitch projects on sat - may 1 [6pm-9pm] as the venue’s final project before it permanently shuts its doors. the exhibition features a series of new work, referencing not only the celebration of spring and the rebirth but also labour day, a day of political demonstrations and celebrations coordinated by unions and socialist groups, and the mayday distress signal. additionally, the artist will also wheat-paste over 80 feet of plywood wrapping around the ace hotel. gallery location: 18 wooster street [soho].
artist scott campbell’s solo show if you don’t belong, don’t be long opens at o.h.w.o.w. on thu - apr 29 [6pm-8pm]. on display is a series of the artist’s trademark cut currency work and three-dimensional pieces, alongside prints and hologram paintings. the showcase not only exemplifies scott campbell’s mastery of his imagery but also highlights our complicated relationship with money, and reveals his concern with the human condition. location: 109 crosby street [soho].
at the center stands a striking cocoon-like jewellery display made from undulating timbers that stretch from floor to ceiling. the new isabel marant boutique carries the brand’s complete women’s collections. plans are underway for a second flagship, to be opened in los angeles. location: 469 broome street [soho].
originally founded in 2002 as a vehicle to celebrate new york as a major film production hub and to aid the recovery of the lower manhattan area, the tribeca film festival has exceeded its goals. this 9th edition, held apr 21 - may 2, is once again packed with a fine selection of international films in a wide variety of genres. additionally, a slew of interesting related [free] events are held. our fav is the tribeca drive-in which is reintroduced this year.
the first edition of two nyu steinhardt - master of fine arts thesis 2010 exhibitions kicks off today [6pm-8pm] at the 80 washington square east galleries. the school’s art department chair nancy barton comments: ‘this has been a year of silences, of negative space, and secrets that keep watch over the unsayable [...]. perhaps in 2010, idealism is beyond words. heroic insights have been too often used as footnotes for texts written by rote, and the risk of emptying out language overtakes the hope of discovery through communication [...]. internet chat-roulette and reality tv and have given us an intimate understanding of vulnerability as menacing, and physical and psychological violence as banal yet imminent [...]‘.
even though the whole planet knows already, we put it up because we like it so much. we’re talking artist antony gormly’s project event horizon in which a total of 31 life-size body forms cast in iron and fiberglass are exhibited in new york’s madison square park and also on several rooftops [on until aug 15]. the project was first launched in london in 2007 for hayward gallery and sculptures were installed on bridges, rooftops and streets on the city’s southbank. click weblink for more info.
opening thu - apr 1 [7pm-9pm] at gallery hanahou is artist + creative director matt campbell’s gloomy yet intriguing solo show out of the black. on dislay are a series of new works that reflect the state of mankind today and its destructive imprint on the planet. location: 611 broadway, suite 730 [soho].
saenai’s our holy roses a/w 2010 collection is as spot on as the urban hotbed where it was conceived. its two designers jason escobara and daniel au have created a series of men’s and women’s designs that are playful, sexy and ooze that inimitable brooklyn savoir-faire. we’re hooked!
saenai is available at selected stores across the planet, including scout [los angeles], project no. 8 [new york], bblessing [new york], colette [paris] and loveless [tokyo].
self edge knows street style and its latest product releases prove just that! first there’s the self edge x iron heart collab on the dark rider shirt. made to perfection from superior soft flannel and with an exclusive pattern, the sizing goes from small to superlarge. then there’s mister freedom’s retake on the iconic mulholland master jacket. this time it comes in a black jungle cloth fabric with contemporary snap buttons plus white + indigo plaid checkered accents and a black windproofing leather inside the zipper cover flap.
both items are available at the self edge flagship stores in san francisco and new york, and also online. new york location: 157 orchard street [lower east]. san francisco location: 714 valencia street [mission north].
