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Gustav @ Elite shot by Simon b. Mørch for our SS12 issue. View...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:33:00 -0500

Gustav @ Elite shot by Simon b. Mørch for our SS12 issue.

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Fernando Cabral by Whalen Bryce from our SS12 issue view full...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:03:24 -0500

Fernando Cabral by Whalen Bryce from our SS12 issue

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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:12:00 -0500

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Open Lab # 6 The Minimalist Issue Cover: Dominique Hollington @...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:09:00 -0500

Open Lab # 6

The Minimalist Issue

Cover: Dominique Hollington @ DNA by Delwin Kamara

Contributors:

Simon b. Mørch, Nicolas Hein, Synchrodogs, Kate Cox, Idris + Tony, Gala Bent, Diana Chire, Delwin Kamara, Nicole Maria Winkler, Nickque Patterson, Katherine Nonemaker, Whalen Bryce, Kate MacDowel, and Willy Verginer

The Hood Internet - ‘When The Night Knows’...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500

The Hood Internet - ‘When The Night Knows’ (Whitney Houston x Chromeo)

So many great tributes to the late great Whitney Houston but we think this is the best one yet!

M.I.A. - Bad Girls by Roman Gavras

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:23:13 -0500

M.I.A. - Bad Girls by Roman Gavras

PAG - THE LADY IS DEAD director: Roy...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:06:32 -0500

PAG - THE LADY IS DEAD

director: Roy Raz http://www.facebook.com/raz.roy
producers: Roy Raz and Eitan Tal
cinematography: Roman Linetsky
editor: Ornit Levi
styling: Gustavo Matias Franco
make up and hair: Tomas Shemesh and Noga Tamir
post production: Assaf Yeger

Rita’s Opening An original piece for Open Lab...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:37:00 -0500

Rita’s Opening

An original piece for Open Lab magazine.

Open Lab: What was the original inspiration for your latest video?

Rita Lino: My inspiration was all of the work that I’ve started until now. I want to know why, why I need to make these things, shoot myself, see myself all of the time… This inspiration started when I was traveling, listening to music on shuffle. “Michael’s Opening” from the soundtrack of Mister Lonely started, and at that moment I “saw the light,” and said “yes, that’s me!” I needed to make something with those phrases, those words.

OL: How do you feel new media fits in with contemporary art?

RL: I can only say: thank you new media and all blogs, online magazines! Contemporary art is everywhere, and it is amazing! Everyday I see and I know different artists, thanks to the new media.

OL: What kind of new projects do we have to look forward to from you?

RL: “These series are not over. They will accompany me until I can no longer imagine.” My project is my life, so I just only have to live on.

www.ritalino.com

-by Katherine Nonemaker

Within the past decade, the Fashion world has emphasized pushing...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:46:05 -0500

Within the past decade, the Fashion world has emphasized pushing the boundaries of the way collections and brands can be presented to the world, through film and moving images. In 1988 however, Jean Paul Gaultier, in his true enfant terrible style presented a dance single titled “How To Do That”, with an equally marvelous video to accompany it. Models dressed in Jean Paul Gaultier designs, sketches coming to life, and dancing scissors present the viewer with what is possibly a glimpse into the mind and world of Jean Paul Gaultier.

-Lauren Snyder

Topman Design’s SS12 collection was a collection for a...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:56:00 -0500

Topman Design’s SS12 collection was a collection for a young dapper english man, or an equally stylish gal who likes to steal from the boys. The first look had the the model clad in a soft grey double breasted suit, with trousers hitting just above the ankles, and patent leather loafers, in a matching shade. Elements of silk pajama pants, both long and short were also mixed in, as were paisley prints in deep burgundy shades printed on sweaters, a bomber jacket, and pajama pants. A favorite look was a double breasted black jacket shown with silk paisley shorts aligned with ochre stripes along the edges, and loafers on the feet. Spring can’t come soon enough.

www.topman.com

by Lauren Snyder

The beauty is often in the details, and in the COS SS12, the...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:36:00 -0500

The beauty is often in the details, and in the COS SS12, the details are deliciously simple but as always, beautiful. Favoring a palette of pale blues, crisp whites and a pop of bright green, each piece has structured feel yet tailored for a more feminine look. Shift dresses containing simple but interesting details such as slight, structured cutouts near the midsection and interesting shorts with well-placed pleats. Each piece begs to be mixed and matched across colors and patterns.

www.cosstores.com

by Meghan Butler

‘“Yore’ is an ode to echoes, to beliefs and lost truths...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:31:05 -0500

‘“Yore’ is an ode to echoes, to beliefs and lost truths waiting to be discovered.”

João Ruas

João Ruas’s show at Thinkspace gallery showcases new paintings, drawings, and etchings from the 28-year old artist, including a mural that was created on site the week before the show. Also, for the discerning viewer who were waiting patiently for Fabergé eggs to merge with contemporary art, Ruas has three incredible painted Ostrich eggs on display as well. In this new body of work Ruas displays a masterful handling of any medium he touches, with graceful line-work and beautifully bizarre imagery.

Exhibition runs until Nov 26

Thinkspace Art Gallery

6009 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232

(310) 558-3375

by Katherine Nonemaker

Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Fall 2011 For their sophomore...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:30:05 -0400

Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Fall 2011

For their sophomore collection with Opening Ceremony, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte gathered inspiration from the Nordic romance of Scandinavia. The sister’s incorporated tiered maxi dresses, peplum tops, printed blouses and pants in a soft palette of blush, blue, and ochre, alongside deeper hints of burgundy, brown and yellow. Shown with bits of fringe, leather skirts, fairisle sweaters, and mohair as well, the Mulleavy’s have done again what they do best, unconventional romance.

By: Lauren Snyder

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Brenna Youngblood’s new show is up right now at the Honor...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:30:06 -0400

Brenna Youngblood’s new show is up right now at the Honor Fraser Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. The Mathematics of Individual Achievement features paintings, sculptures, and assemblage pieces that display lovely complexities of color and design.

Exhibition runs until Dec. 18th.

Honor Fraser Gallery

2622 S. La Cienga Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90034

310 837-0191

honorfraser.com

by Katherine Nonemaker

Our current issue contains interviews with Justin Passmore(Red...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:30:05 -0400

Our current issue contains interviews with Justin Passmore(Red Citizen) & Henrietta Hellberg(Next). With Photography by Nando Esparza and styling by TJ Gustave, the stunning duo gave us an insight on how their modeling careers were prompted in an interview by Benice Atufunwa. Check out Justin’s shots on the Fashionisto.

Lianne La Havas & Willy Mason - No Room For Doubt from Dazed...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:54:00 -0400

Lianne La Havas & Willy Mason - No Room For Doubt from Dazed Digital’s Music Focus.

It’s raining here in NYC and this song just feels so right. We especially love the minimalist approach of the video, so pure and beautiful!

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“The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:30:06 -0400

“The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be.”

- Paul Valery

LeBasse Projects in Culver City, CA, is currently featuring its group exhibition “The Future Is Not What It Used To Be,” curated by artist Mike Stilkey. Stilkey is represented in the show along with Kelsey Brookes, Brian Dettmer, Katrin Fridriks, Jim Houser, Dave Kinsey, Ryan McLennan, Cleon Peterson, Dena Schuckit, Aaron Smith, Tara Tucker, and Mario Wagner.

Exhibition runs until Nov. 5th.

LeBasse Projects

6023 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232

(310) 558-0200

lebasseprojects.com

by Katherine Nonemaker

Issue N°5: FW11 Issue 5 contains interviews and fashion...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:18:34 -0400

Issue N°5: FW11

Issue 5 contains interviews and fashion editorials from: Caitlin Hackett // Nando Esparza // Sophia Mitchell // Synchrodogs // Nickque Patterson // Henrietta Hellberg // Justin Passmore //Benice Atufunwa// Katherine Nonemaker // Paulina Otylie Surys // Delwin Kamara //

Cover story by Masha Mel

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Daniel Lismore is featured in Open Lab # 5Film by...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:48:00 -0400

Daniel Lismore is featured in Open Lab # 5

Film by okenwa.com
Fashion Direction Nickque Patterson
Hair: Jon Chapman @ Carol Hayes management
Make Up: Thom Ticklemouse @ Soho Management
Nails: Lystra Lezaman
Fashion Assistants: Amber Lu, Miguel Santos, Jenn Lee
Models: Roberta @ M&P, Sycha & Dylan @ D1 models

Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, CA is currently showing new...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:05:00 -0400

Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, CA is currently showing new paintings and drawings by Audrey Kawasaki, Amy Sol, Mari Inukai, and Stella Im Hultberg in their exhibition “In The Wake of Dreams.”

Among the works on display are recent figurative and ornamental paintings by Kawasaki and Hultberg, recent paintings and drawings from Sol, and new work by Inukai including her series “Sekaiseifukudan”, in which she paired with new company Inner Sanctum to create a line of meticulously crafted toys of clear silicone with suspended hearts. “Sekaiseifukudan,” which translates literally as “world-conquer-team,” features seven Taoism-influenced characters who reoccur in Inukai’s bright and fanciful oil paintings.

Exhibition runs until Oct. 29th.

Thinkspace Art Gallery

6009 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232

(310) 558-3375

http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

http://www.sourharvest.com/

http://innersanctumgallery.com/

Written by Katherine Nonemaker