Monthly Archives: September 2011

The “C” Word

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Yale Breslin

The walls that used to separate editorial publications and the digital world have now been completely torn down – making way for a new entity dedicated to the “C” word – content. And when MR PORTER launched earlier this year, … Continue reading →

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Empire State of Mind

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Life and Times

Starring: Selita Ebanks, Karlie Kloss, Constance Jablonski, Jourdan Dunn, Daphne Groeneveld, Edita Vilkeviciute, Hailey Clauson, Josephine Skriver, Zuzanna Bijoch, Shu Pei, Kristina Salinovic, Martha Streck, Toni Garrn, R’el Dade, Andi Muise, Ataui Deng, Chantal Stafford-Abbot, Kelsey Rogers, Ashton Phillips, Fabiana … Continue reading →

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Black Out!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Shahendra Ohneswere

If topping out at a speed of 197mph and boasting a heralded 563-hp V8 AMG tuned engine doesn’t do it for you when it comes to Mercedes-Benz’s SLS AMG, the brand has something a little… darker in store for you. … Continue reading →

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It Was All A Dream

Posted on September 19, 2011 by dream hampton

Kenyan born Wangechi Mutu has been creating some of the art world’s most provocative painting and installations for the better part of a decade. Exhuming Gluttony: Another Requiem, her current installation at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao began as a collaboration … Continue reading →

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All That Power

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Yale Breslin

Last week, Marco Brambilla screened his latest 3D video collage titled “Evolution (Megaplex)” during the 68th Venice International Film Festival. For the first time, the festival screened video art as an “Official Selection.” showing off Brambilla’s work showcasing the evolution … Continue reading →

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All Black Everything

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The Champ Is Here

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Shahendra Ohneswere

Originally immortalized in a 50-pound, wall-sized book seven years ago, Greatest of All Time – A Tribute to Muhammad Ali (Taschen) told the story of boxing’s greatest fighter with the auspicious flair for which he was known. Priced at $15,000 … Continue reading →

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Polished Punk

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Yale Breslin

“To me, London style is a funky elegance,” said Mr. Yamamoto of the latest Y-3 collection’s inspiration. “It’s not just downtown. It’s not just punk. It’s also polished. We tried to capture that.” Here, Life+Times surveyed the backstage chaos moments … Continue reading →

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The Stars Align

Posted on September 15, 2011 by dream hampton

Shabazz Palaces is Tendai Maraire and Ishmael Butler. The former employs ancient instruments from his homeland Zimbabwe while Butler provides the group’s vision and vocals. Their album Black Up is arguably the best reviewed album of the year. For Butler, … Continue reading →

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Catch ‘Em While They Sleeping

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Yale Breslin

Rodarte, the label founded by California sisters Laura and Kate Mulleavy, premiered their Spring 2012 collection during New York Fashion Week, mainly inspired by the green and purple hues found within the 1959 Disney animated movie Sleeping Beauty. Here, photographer … Continue reading →

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