Monthly Archives: June 2012

Andrew Weir and The Art of Casting The Next Model

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Yale Breslin

Andrew Weir launched his casting and consulting agency ACW Worldwide in 2001, with a coveted campaign that was shot by famed photographer Steven Meisel. He followed up with the industry’s most sought-after fashion and beauty assignments, working alongside top creative … Continue reading →

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The Serpetine Gallery Pavilion

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Rory Will

Located in London’s Hyde Park, and named after Kensington Gardens’ Serpentine Lake, comes the latest installation to The Serpetine Gallery Pavilion, a new collaboration between Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei, and Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. An annual summer exhibition … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Premiere: Ester Dean “BAM BAM”

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Life and Times

Here’s Ester Dean’s new track “Bam Bam.” Click here to download. Facebook | Twitter

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YSL Becomes Saint Laurent Paris

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Yale Breslin

“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” – Yves Saint Laurent Yesterday, the world was made aware of one significant change in fashion. Come fall, Yves Saint Laurent, under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane, will change the brand’s name, morphing from … Continue reading →

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Illegal Search

Posted on June 21, 2012 by SC

[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/60967/346138.mp3″ title=”Illegal Search”] Helicopter got pulled over for speeding. Ha. Sheffield, it ain’t safe in the city!

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Meet The Artists Behind The Skateboard Installation “Who’s On Deck?”

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Walking the streets of the Upper East Side of Manhattan or the beaches of Long Island, one can hear the steady rhythm of the wheels of skateboards hitting the pavement. New York consists of a symphony of sounds including car … Continue reading →

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Dirty Projectors Talk New Album and Weirdest Gigs

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Kathy Iandoli

New York City’s Rock scene has many layers. While the re-introduction of things like synths plus new technology has muddled the specificity of the genre, it’s allowed for a variety of music to enhance the scene and take the most … Continue reading →

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Wildflower: Selah Sue

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Life and Times

Citing influences from Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, Belgian singer/songwriter Selah Sue has set her standards high. After hitting critical acclaim in Europe, she’s now looking to break into the United States. Here, Life+Times catches up with her at a … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Premiere: King Mez “My Everlasting Zeal” Album

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Life and Times

[haiku url=”http://cdn.mobilerider.com/mobilerider/mobilestorefront/2416/media/file/60934/345845.mp3″ title=”The Allure (produced by J. Cole)”] Download Download Featuring production by J.Cole, King Mez, Omen, Prolyfic, and more. Download

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Respect The Shooter: Alex MacLean

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Yale Breslin

For over 30 years, trained architect-turned photographer and pilot Alex MacLean has been shooting the American landscape by air. In his latest book Up on the Roof, MacLean directs his lens at the rarely seen “top floor” of New York … Continue reading →

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