Monthly Archives: September 2011

Moment of Clarity

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Life and Times

Brooklyn-based indie-rock darlings Widowspeak captivated the hearts of fans and critics alike with their eponymous debut album this past summer. Here, the band plucks its minimalist sound through Brooklyn.

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Gucci, Gucci

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Yale Breslin

With its 90th birthday on the horizon, Gucci‘s Spring/Summer 2012 RTW collection was inspired by architectural shapes and Art Deco motifs – especially the skyscrapers of New York City. Designer Frida Giannini worked with Studio 54 inspired colors – merging … Continue reading →

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Cut, Creator

Posted on September 26, 2011 by dream hampton

Melody Ehsani is as beautiful as anything she’s ever created. She experiments with fashion and makeup in ways that anticipate trends (she shaved one side of her head about five years before Cassie) and her presence single-handedly transforms a room … Continue reading →

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Striving for Perfection

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Andreas Hale

[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/52626/296295.mp3″ title=”Wounds”] What do you think of when you see something about Denmark? Certainly you don’t think of incredible soul music. But that’s exactly what the dynamic duo of Robin Hannibal and Coco O. create under the guise of … Continue reading →

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Sink Into The Ink

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Tamara Warren

Toyin Odutola makes highly detailed ballpoint pen, ink and marker drawings that accentuate the complex nature and texture of skin. “I’m interested in the skin as a narrative for people to explore,” she says. “I honestly believe skin is a … Continue reading →

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The Language of Music

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Matt Mitchener

Few have managed to merge their love of music and film more than director Cameron Crowe. Starting his career as a writer for Rolling Stone, he penned articles on some of the biggest bands of the ’70s, including Bob Dylan, … Continue reading →

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Ready To Wear

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Yale Breslin

While we may have ventured past New York Fashion Week and are well into the European shows, Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 RTW collection by design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez featured everyone from Liya Kebede, Ruby Aldridge, and Jamie Bochert … Continue reading →

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Money Talks

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Life and Times

You could say that for Dan Tague, the phrase “money talks,” fits the bill. In his work “Cash Rules Everything Around Me,” the New Orleans based visual artist has meticulously folded one dollar bills to spell out messages, phrases and … Continue reading →

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Women’s Wear Daily

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Yale Breslin

The epitome of American class and elegance, Ralph Lauren helped to close out New York Fashion week with a Spring 2012 collection inspired by The Great Gatsby. Here, Life+Times snapped some recognizable faces backstage prior to the show.

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Here We Are Now

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Shahendra Ohneswere

[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/52571/295767.mp3″ title=”Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live B-Side)”] Twenty years have passed since seminal rock band Nirvana released its sophomore album Nevermind. Led by the raucous hit single “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the album propelled the band to the forefront … Continue reading →

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