Fashion Tokyo Fashion Festa
by Gala Darling
Fashion Institute of Technology’s Tokyo Fashion Festa: A Fashion Show of Rarely Seen Lolita, Gothic Lolita, and Tokyo Girls’ Styles marked the last show of my New York Fashion Week experience. Designed as preview of FIT’s upcoming exhibition, Japan Fashion Now, it was a mix of short film, live fashion & musical performances which caused me to turn to my companion and say, “I feel really… foreign!”
Japan is known for its extremely individual take on fashion and style, and Tokyo Fashion Festa really gave its attendees an undiluted taste of the country’s amazing street style. This truly unique event was invitation only, and the guests descended on FIT’s auditorium dressed to the nines. New York-based fans of the Gothic Lolita style sat front and center, all frilly underskirts and miniature top hats. The mainstream press, who had also been invited (and relegated to seats on the left-hand side) didn’t know what to think!
We were treated to a variety of looks from designers such as Alice and the Pirates, Amy’s Love, Angelic Pretty, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Black Peace Now, Mielette Tautou and Madame-Killer. The show was accompanied by musical performances from visual-kei group VY, wearing h.NAOTO. The ensembles were amazing, frivolous, fun & totally over-the-top — the perfect antidote to what we’d seen for most of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
3.40 (5 votes)
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Fashion Institute of Technology’s Tokyo Fashion Festa: A Fashion Show of Rarely Seen Lolita, Gothic Lolita, and Tokyo Girls’ Styles marked the last show of my New York Fashion Week experience. Designed as preview of FIT’s upcoming exhibition, Japan Fashion Now, it was a mix of short film, live fashion & musical performances which caused me to turn to my companion and say, “I feel really… foreign!” Japan is known for its extremely individual take on fashion and style, and Tokyo Fashion Festa really gave its attendees an undiluted taste of the country’s amazing street style. This truly unique event was invitation only, and the guests descended on FIT’s auditorium dressed to the nines. New York-based fans of the Gothic Lolita style sat front and center, all frilly underskirts and miniature top hats. The mainstream press, who had also been invited (and relegated to seats on the left-hand side) didn’t know what to think! We were treated to a variety of looks from designers such as Alice and the Pirates, Amy’s Love, Angelic Pretty, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Black Peace Now, Mielette Tautou and Madame-Killer. The show was accompanied by musical performances from visual-kei group VY, wearing h.NAOTO. The ensembles were amazing, frivolous, fun & totally over-the-top — the perfect antidote to what we’d seen for most of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
3.40 (5 votes)
Loading ...Music Deerhunter
by Shop Keeper
Deerhunter’s one of those acts that could be either hit or miss for me. I feel like I should hate them, and part of me leans in that direction, but they’re also one of the better in the expanding legions of laid-back indie folky bands that are all over the place nowadays. There’s a sort of sprawling, progressive nature to their sweeping arpeggios and power chords — the closest the band seems to be able to get to, uh, aggro, I guess. This is really more for fans of The Lovemakers and The Daysleepers, etc. Maybe Hammock. Point being: there’s something uniquely unsettling, aggressive…yet chill, relaxed, perfect for those lazy hazy days of summer, or days in general, where you just, y’know, don’t want to do anything. Then again, perhaps they’re just better left to explain it themselves on Red Bull Music Academy Radio.
5.00 (1 votes)
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Deerhunter’s one of those acts that could be either hit or miss for me. I feel like I should hate them, and part of me leans in that direction, but they’re also one of the better in the expanding legions of laid-back indie folky bands that are all over the place nowadays. There’s a sort of sprawling, progressive nature to their sweeping arpeggios and power chords — the closest the band seems to be able to get to, uh, aggro, I guess. This is really more for fans of The Lovemakers and The Daysleepers, etc. Maybe Hammock. Point being: there’s something uniquely unsettling, aggressive…yet chill, relaxed, perfect for those lazy hazy days of summer, or days in general, where you just, y’know, don’t want to do anything. Then again, perhaps they’re just better left to explain it themselves on Red Bull Music Academy Radio.
5.00 (1 votes)
Loading ...Daily Dots Daily Dots: Band of Horses, Courtney Love, A Sandwich Named Jeff Tweedy
by Joshua Glazer
Today’s blogging best…
Band of Horses have new album, long limbs. NME
Fans sue rapper over shooting in da club. AOL
Guru survived heart attack, now things get ugly. Nah Right
Michigan Dems are fighting over musician pay? Billboard
Sandwiches named for Wilco songs, yummy. Pitchfork
Just a few more hours to download the new song by Hole. NobodysDaughter
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Today’s blogging best…
Band of Horses have new album, long limbs. NME
Fans sue rapper over shooting in da club. AOL
Guru survived heart attack, now things get ugly. Nah Right
Michigan Dems are fighting over musician pay? Billboard
Sandwiches named for Wilco songs, yummy. Pitchfork
Just a few more hours to download the new song by Hole. NobodysDaughter
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Loading ...Fashion Girly Girl Shoes
by Gala Darling
Spring is on its way — not that you would know it on the East Coast — and so is Alice In Wonderland, Tim Burton’s latest masterpiece. While it may just seem like a simple movie release, it definitely isn’t. It’s going to be a key influence throughout the year in the world of fashion. We’re already seeing allusions to Wonderland style, from cropped White Rabbit-esque jackets to fob watches and super-feminine, tulle skirts. Believe me when I say that you’ll be seeing a lot more of this surreal and psychedelic-but-demure aesthetic!
So when I saw Girly Girl Shoes‘ latest releases — a collection of crystal-embellished ballet flats in bright candy colors as well as some daring metallic heels, I knew they were perfectly on-trend. I had a quick chat with Nicole Woo, the designer of Girly Girl Shoes, to see where she gets her inspiration, who she designs for, and what’s next…
3.00 (4 votes)
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Spring is on its way — not that you would know it on the East Coast — and so is Alice In Wonderland, Tim Burton’s latest masterpiece. While it may just seem like a simple movie release, it definitely isn’t. It’s going to be a key influence throughout the year in the world of fashion. We’re already seeing allusions to Wonderland style, from cropped White Rabbit-esque jackets to fob watches and super-feminine, tulle skirts. Believe me when I say that you’ll be seeing a lot more of this surreal and psychedelic-but-demure aesthetic! So when I saw Girly Girl Shoes‘ latest releases — a collection of crystal-embellished ballet flats in bright candy colors as well as some daring metallic heels, I knew they were perfectly on-trend. I had a quick chat with Nicole Woo, the designer of Girly Girl Shoes, to see where she gets her inspiration, who she designs for, and what’s next…
3.00 (4 votes)
Loading ...Event An Exclusive Interview With The Beastie Boys’ Mix Master Mike at 3-Style
by Jeff Nau
If you dabble in the DJ or remix trade at all, you’ve probably heard of Mix Master Mike – Mike’s one of those musicians who maintains a spiritual outlook on his craft but also a very down-to-earth personality, one that obviously attracted the Boys to him and paved the way for classics like Hello Nasty and To the Five Boroughs. I caught up with Mix Master Mike as he was waiting to take over the Red Bull 3-Style at the Playhouse in Hollywood, a DJ showdown between some of the country’s best and brightest aspiring Mix Masters like Morse Code and Cheapshot. Mike approaches the craft as someone with a creative and open mind — he’s kind of like Jackson Pollack splattering oils on an unfurled canvas that just seems to keep going. But there’s a method to his madness, and his outlook on life was inspirational. Regardless of how you feel about MMM, DJing, or The Beastie Boys, this should be an inspiring read for artists of all kinds who want to expand and explore their craft. And that to survive, practicing 100,000 hours isn’t always enough– it’s a never-ending process of exploration and expansion.
5.00 (4 votes)
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If you dabble in the DJ or remix trade at all, you’ve probably heard of Mix Master Mike – Mike’s one of those musicians who maintains a spiritual outlook on his craft but also a very down-to-earth personality, one that obviously attracted the Boys to him and paved the way for classics like Hello Nasty and To the Five Boroughs. I caught up with Mix Master Mike as he was waiting to take over the Red Bull 3-Style at the Playhouse in Hollywood, a DJ showdown between some of the country’s best and brightest aspiring Mix Masters like Morse Code and Cheapshot. Mike approaches the craft as someone with a creative and open mind — he’s kind of like Jackson Pollack splattering oils on an unfurled canvas that just seems to keep going. But there’s a method to his madness, and his outlook on life was inspirational. Regardless of how you feel about MMM, DJing, or The Beastie Boys, this should be an inspiring read for artists of all kinds who want to expand and explore their craft. And that to survive, practicing 100,000 hours isn’t always enough– it’s a never-ending process of exploration and expansion.
5.00 (4 votes)
Loading ...Music interview Dilla Director Discusses New Stussy Doc
by admin
In 2004, James Yancy (aka J Dilla) moved from Detroit, the city of his birth, to Los Angeles, the place he would call home until his death in 2006. Already a famed producer of chart topping hip-hop acts such as Common, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Pharcyde, Jay Dee reinvented himself and his sound in Los Angeles, striving for a rawer style that departed from his neo-soul roots.
Four years after his untimely passing, Dilla reputation has only grown. Last month, to commemorate what would have been his 36th birthday, legendary Los Angeles street wear company Stüssy held Dilla Day events across North America, celebrating the release of their limited edition tee shirt produced in collaboration with Stones Throw and the Dilla estate. The company also produced a mini-documentary focused on Dilla’s “second act” that took place in Los Angeles, and the connections he made with the city. Chinashop spoke with the creator of the three-part web series Adam Jay Weissman to learn more about this reverent project. Read Full Story
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In 2004, James Yancy (aka J Dilla) moved from Detroit, the city of his birth, to Los Angeles, the place he would call home until his death in 2006. Already a famed producer of chart topping hip-hop acts such as Common, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Pharcyde, Jay Dee reinvented himself and his sound in Los Angeles, striving for a rawer style that departed from his neo-soul roots.
Four years after his untimely passing, Dilla reputation has only grown. Last month, to commemorate what would have been his 36th birthday, legendary Los Angeles street wear company Stüssy held Dilla Day events across North America, celebrating the release of their limited edition tee shirt produced in collaboration with Stones Throw and the Dilla estate. The company also produced a mini-documentary focused on Dilla’s “second act” that took place in Los Angeles, and the connections he made with the city. Chinashop spoke with the creator of the three-part web series Adam Jay Weissman to learn more about this reverent project. Read Full Story
5.00 (1 votes)
Loading ...Music Tuesday Newsday!! New Music Releases from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Flogging Molly, Miles Davis, and Portugal. The Man!!
by Shop Keeper
Here’s the complete list of new releases for Tuesday, March 2nd.
5.00 (1 votes)
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Here’s the complete list of new releases for Tuesday, March 2nd.
5.00 (1 votes)
Loading ...Daily Dots Daily Dots: Lil Wayne Starts A Fire, Nirvana On Ice, Guru Survives Heart Attack
by Joshua Glazer
Today’s bloggin best…
- Lil Wayne is burning down the [court] house. Prefix
- Guru of Gang Starr is expected to make a full recovery, thank goodness. Hypetrak
- Banksy just ain’t as mysterious as he used to be. Format Mag
- Nirvana On Ice. No really, Nirvana on ice. Boing Boing
- It’s about time someone sued Prince for being a buzz kill. Prefix
- New York Times lied, the Arcade Fire’s credibility died. Pitchfork
- The Clash Converse are the punkness. Converse Blog
- Will people pay to hear Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook talk? Spinner
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Today’s bloggin best…
- Lil Wayne is burning down the [court] house. Prefix
- Guru of Gang Starr is expected to make a full recovery, thank goodness. Hypetrak
- Banksy just ain’t as mysterious as he used to be. Format Mag
- Nirvana On Ice. No really, Nirvana on ice. Boing Boing
- It’s about time someone sued Prince for being a buzz kill. Prefix
- New York Times lied, the Arcade Fire’s credibility died. Pitchfork
- The Clash Converse are the punkness. Converse Blog
- Will people pay to hear Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook talk? Spinner
(not rated yet)
Loading ...Gallery Oddity Scoundrels, Oddballs, and Eccentrics : After the Noise in San Francisco!
by Jeff Nau
With our Magnetic Fields coverage turning out to be a bust, we scoured the streets of San Francisco on a particularly gloomy Monday afternoon for a worthy replacement. I’d already seen some of the sights, so it was time to search for weirder ways to occupy the time. The mission: search for any rocks to turn over, and hopefully unearth whatever interesting, unusual and weird creatures Friso had to offer. Despite it being a Monday, we got a little lucky after digging around all day.
5.00 (6 votes)
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With our Magnetic Fields coverage turning out to be a bust, we scoured the streets of San Francisco on a particularly gloomy Monday afternoon for a worthy replacement. I’d already seen some of the sights, so it was time to search for weirder ways to occupy the time. The mission: search for any rocks to turn over, and hopefully unearth whatever interesting, unusual and weird creatures Friso had to offer. Despite it being a Monday, we got a little lucky after digging around all day.
5.00 (6 votes)
Loading ...Featured Film Gallery Oddity Bob Suicide Enters the Mysterious Musée Mécanique
by Jeff Nau
After a night of club-hopping at San Francisco’s Noise Pop Festival, there was a different kind of noise we needed. And what could have been better for a hangover than an endless stream of calliope music, along with the bangs and pings of pinball machines and harpsichord melodies? Bob Suicide led us from the ordinary world of sunlight-drenched, boardwalk tourist traps into one of the city’s cult gems: Musée Mécanique at Pier 45, right along San Francisco Bay.
4.80 (45 votes)
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After a night of club-hopping at San Francisco’s Noise Pop Festival, there was a different kind of noise we needed. And what could have been better for a hangover than an endless stream of calliope music, along with the bangs and pings of pinball machines and harpsichord melodies? Bob Suicide led us from the ordinary world of sunlight-drenched, boardwalk tourist traps into one of the city’s cult gems: Musée Mécanique at Pier 45, right along San Francisco Bay.
4.80 (45 votes)
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