Monthly Archives: July 2012
← Older posts Newer posts →Interview: Dylan Jones of GQ UK On Content & Global Culture
July 26, 2012Dylan Jones runs a tight ship. As the Editor-in-Chief of GQ UK (a position he’s held since 1999), he’s no stranger to the British mastheads, having started his career in journalism at i-D and moving onto magazines and papers like … Continue reading
Posted in Leisure | Tagged dylan thomas, gq, gq uk, leisure, life+times, style, the face | Leave a commentDelta Rae: A Family That Plays Together
July 26, 2012Last week’s private set atop The Standard in New York’s East Village consisted of radiant sunshine, well-dressed tastemakers and the introduction of a gem from the South. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Delta Rae, the six member band that enamored … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged audio, carry the fire, delta rae, life+times, music, pharrell williams | Leave a commentInside the ME Madrid Hotel
July 25, 2012Located at the western end of the Plaza de Santa Ana in the Spanish capital, the ME Madrid hotel is a gateway to a bustling square that offers everything travelers could hope to find during a quick jaunt. Fine, yet … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design, Leisure | Tagged hotels, madrid, ME madrid, plaza de santa ana | 2 CommentsLadies First: Rapsody
July 25, 2012There’s a time for women in hip-hop, and that time is now. While the ‘80s, ‘90s, and early part of the new millennium harbored tons of talent with females on the mic, 2012 has created an open road where anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged 9th wonder, big k.r.i.t., foxy brown, hip-hop, kendrick lamar, life+times, lil kim, ms. lauryn hill, music, rap, rapsody | 2 CommentsVideo: Swimmer Lia Neal Readies to Rep Brooklyn In 2012 Olympics
July 25, 2012The U.S. Swim Team has a rich history at the Olympic Games, amassing nearly 500 medals since 1896. 17-year-old Brooklyn native Lia Neal is now a member of that elite group, having qualified in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Half African-American … Continue reading
Posted in Sports | Tagged brooklyn, lia neal, life+times, olympics, sports, swimming | 6 CommentsEmil and Sandy Corsillo of Hickoree’s On Style and Strategy
July 25, 2012They did things a little backwards, so to speak. Brothers Emil and Sandy Corsillo launched their brick and mortar shop after they saw the success of their e-commerce destination, creating a central hub for guys who care about craftsmanship and … Continue reading
Posted in Style | Tagged design, Emil Corsillo, life+times, Sandy Corsillo, style | Leave a commentRest In Peace, Sherman Hemsley
July 24, 2012“Just George Jefferson strollin’ on ’em.”
Posted in Leisure | Tagged George Jefferson, life+times, Sherman Hemsley | 8 CommentsIchiro In Pin Stripes: Good or Bad For The Yankees?
July 24, 2012The New York Yankees acquired Ichiro Suzuki from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in a trade that sent the Japanese star from a last-place team to a World Series contender. The teams announced the deal hours before their three-game series … Continue reading
Posted in Sports | Tagged baseball, brett gardner, ichiro suzuki, Joe Girardi, mlb, New York Yankees, sports | 3 CommentsFrom WNBA To the Olympics: Team USA Readies for The London Games
July 24, 2012While the Olympics fall at the perfect time for NBA players, who would otherwise be enjoying their summer time off, it comes at an awkward time for WNBA athletes, who are right in the middle of their regular season. Thus, … Continue reading
Posted in Sports | Tagged basketball, olympics, sports, wnba | Leave a commentInside Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood HQ
July 24, 2012From the backseat of a bespoke royal blue two-tone Rolls-Royce Phantom, the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars headquarters is disguised by tall grass and the rolling hills of the Sussex Downs. My driver pulls up to the front door. The grounds are … Continue reading
Posted in Technology | Tagged auto, cars, goodwood, life+times, rolls-royce, technology | 9 Comments ← Older posts Newer posts →