Dior Homme 2012 Fall/Winter "City Heights" Editorial
Dior Homme provides yet another look at its Fall/Winter 2012 collection - still in the limelight for the cold weather of January 2013 - this time via a new editorial for Bullett Magazine. Entitled "City Heights," the stylized photography captures model Bastian Thiery in mid-air in a surrounding cityscape as he dons suits, outerwear, caps and more from creative director Kris Van Assche's military-inspired "A Soldier on My Own" look. Photographed by Stas Komarovski, the editorial boasts styling by Melissa Rubini and features the likes of double-breasted jackets, bombers, blousons, trenches, mirrored aviator sunglasses and wool headwear. The entirety of the editorial is now available for viewing via Bullet's website.
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Ai WeiWei's "Stacked" Installation Features 760 Bikes
Much maligned by the Chinese government, controversial artist Ai WeiWei presents "Stacked," an installation of 760 bicycles displayed at GALLERIA CONTINUA. A continuation of 2008's "Very Yao," "Stacked" draws upon the favored mode of transportation for millions of Chinese and is an exploration of mass manufacturing in his native country. Each of the bikes featured in the exhibition is produced by Forever -- the most ubiquitous brand of two-wheelers in China -- and systematically arranged, form the skeleton for an abstract representation of the country's workforce. "Stacked" will be displayed at GALLERIA CONTINUA's San Gimignano Gallery space until February 16.
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DAVID BOWIE – “Where Are We Now?”
After ten years of near silence and discretion, David Bowie, on the day of his 66th birthday (08/01/2013), announces the coming of his 30th (!!) studio album by releasing its first hors d’oeuvre entitled “Where Are We Now?”.(...) Read More about DAVID BOWIE – “Where Are We Now?” (225 words)
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Buxxxer: Personable personal vibrators from Kokoro
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Bamford Watch Department's Limited Edition Rolex Sky-Dweller: A customized Rolex leaves little to aspire to
Generally held on a horological pedestal, Rolex is often associated with being the best of the best. But what happens when your Roley just isn't unique enough and you're not ready to experiment with an MB&F? You turn to Bamford Watch Department, customizer of fine time pieces. Their latest...
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Studio Visit: Shantell Martin: Wide awake within the illustrated walls of an English artist's Brooklyn abode
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First Look: Samsung NX300 and 45mm 2D/3D Lens: Hands-on with Samsung's mirrorless wonder
We got a first look at the just-announced Samsung NX300 today, a high-end consumer camera that, when paired with Samsung's new 45mm f1.8 2D/3D lens, becomes the company's first 3D-capable mirrorless "smart" camera. Building on the success of the NX series, the NX300 incorporates Wi-Fi connectivity for instant sharing...
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The Boudoir Bible: Betony Vernon's guide to modern sex and seduction
Aiming to annihilate notions of taboo in the modern bedroom, Betony Vernon presents "The Boudoir Bible: The Uninhibited Sex Guide for Today" as a stimulating guide to the sexual landscape. Appropriately cloaked in pink bondage ropes, the cloth-covered tome also comes with ringing endorsements from burlesque performer Dita Von...
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Eagle Wolf Orca: A transatlantic creative collaborative with a story to tell
After finishing a study-abroad program together in Milan, designer friends Emmet Rock, Fritz Riha and Marc Reisen found themselves missing the invaluable creative feedback loop that comes from working collaboratively rather than individually. With Rock in Dublin, Reisen in Palo Alto and Riha in London, it seemed as though...
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