sometimes I wonder .........
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Tuesday
Friday
the usual suspects
Cult NYC label Sophomore have released their third full collection.
The images above are from the Fall 09' Lookbook. Sophomore, translated as ''the wise fool'', is the perfect way to describe the overall rebellious, teenage runaway, modern day Lolita, vibe each of the lookbooks have.
Leading lady Chrissie Miller has come a long way from the days of designing tee's for her friends. The label grew in leaps and bounds as celebrities and top retailers showed interest in her work. Gaining full momentum the label has grown from a few t-shirts to a full contemporary collection, now sold in Barneys, Opening Ceremony and Satine.
Sophomore has not strayed from the quintessential laid back NYC style, that has been the thread between the collections. Each collection is bursting with cool, timeless basics that have the fashion world ever so sure Sophomore is here to stay for seasons to come.
sweetest little secret
I stumbled across the profile of an unknown photographer who goes by the name of Irene L. and was instantly entranced by the treasure trove of photographs. Candid, sweetly mysterious, and intimate. Pure Bliss.
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Wednesday
Tuesday
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Roll the dice"
Kasabian
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
(Columbia)
the third exciting installment from the Kasabian lads. It is undoubtedly a great album albeit a confusing one upon first listen. I was left scratching my head, but then I got it, It was exactly how the boys describe the 52 minute album, "the soundtrack to an imaginary movie". & After the second listen you realise how shit hot it is.
There are some stella arrangements on this album, best described as psychedelic rock meets electronic garage, with a very sedate, even western vibe. Pretty evident once you realise it was produced by "Dan" the Automater, who is the genius responsible for producing many of the Gorillaz hits, including Clint Eastwood.
One of my top picks from the album is Vlad the Impalar, I heard this track before the album was released thanks to youtube. The video is a little creepy I must admit, but they could not have picked a more suitable star in Noel Fielding, and also being a huge fan of his I can't get enough. love love love it.
They have come under some pretty harsh scrutiny throughout their career, but West Ryder has rightfully restored faith in the toughest of critics who were once quick to dismiss them as another band on the brit-rock-bandwagon. The album was a risky move for the band but it has paid off. Then again, I've always been a fan. I've even heard Splendour rumours? Think I'd die and go to heaven.
Hamish McBain from NME could not have summed it up more perfectly; "Rock n Roll - especially pysc Rock n Roll - isn't supposed to be tidy and fucking ordered is it?"
My Must Listen Tracks:
Underdog, Fire, Vlad the Impalar, Take Aim
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Monday
A Toutes Jambes
Editorial for Vogue Paris June/July '09'
Shot by Terry Richardson & Art Direction by Emmanuelle Alt
Translation: ‘ It is time to put back your stockings. And your leggings… Elans of sexy fantasy and resille humor, the pimps, the feminitee. And this, is PARIS ! ‘
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