Monthly Archives: February 2012

Windy City Soul

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Quinn Peterson

[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/56651/320338.mp3″ title=”The Dream II”] “I would say my music is like a Whole Foods or a Trader Joe’s, versus a Dominick’s or a Ralph’s,” says BJ The Chicago Kid, likening his sounds more along the lines of a specialty, … Continue reading →

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Heavy Hitters

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Andreas Hale

Just when you thought we were *this* close to Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao engaging in the only fight that the entire world cares about, this happens…again. After some primping and posturing by Floyd Mayweather in an attempt to entice … Continue reading →

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Black on Black

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Yale Breslin

Fur coats were all the rage at Mulberry’s London Fashion Week show, this time, designed by mixing textiles, patterns, prints, and floral color ways in Creative Director Emma Hill’s runway collection. Yet, black still maintained its king-like status, including a … Continue reading →

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London Fog

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Yale Breslin

A gloomy palette of stark blacks, pinstripes and deep royal blues, Christopher Kane’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection seems to resonate with the often-cloudy mist in the air in London. Here, Life+Times brings you backstage of Mr. Kane’s most recent runway show … Continue reading →

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In the Zone

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Quinn Peterson

As March Madness approaches, many teams find themselves scrambling to solidify their places in the NCAA Tournament. Two teams – Kentucky and Syracuse – know exactly where they stand: at the top of the class. The #1 and #2-ranked teams … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Video Premiere: The Ting Tings “Hands” (Live in Paris)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Life and Times

The Ting Tings perform “Hands” live at Fete de l’Huma in Paris. “Hands” will be featured on the Deluxe Edition of Sounds From Nowheresville, available in the US on 3/13. iTunes | The Ting Tings

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Ladies First

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Yale Breslin

Last year, we spoke with Gert Jonkers, Editor-in-Chief of Fantastic Man, one of the most influential and innovative male-centric fashion publications in existence. The Gentlewoman, the women’s geared offshoot of Jonker’s magazine is spearheaded by Penny Martin, a woman who … Continue reading →

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Lined Up

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rory Will

After successful solo shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Barcelona, along with an impressive installation at Parque Lage in Rio, artist Tofer Chin brings his first show, “Totally,” to New York’s Lu Magnus Gallery. Chin, utilizing a combination of … Continue reading →

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Come As You Are

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Life and Times

Finding beauty beyond the surface – in story, background, and individuality – has been the hallmark of casting director Jennifer Venditti‘s work. Life+Times paid a visit to her SoHo studio for a conversation about her career in the high fashion world … Continue reading →

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J. Cole “Grew Up Fast”

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Life and Times

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