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11 February 2009
Jokers of the Scene: Baggy Bottom Boys (Ayres & Harry Video)
Whether you’ve seen it or not, the new Jokers of the Scene video for Baggy Bottom Boys succeeded in bringing a smile to my face on an otherwise dreary day.
When a video concept is this simple and effective, part of me wishes that I had thought of it myself. Props should go to directors DJ Ayres (is this his directorial debut?) and Harry for proving exactly how “big” the boys from our nation’s capital are getting — all wisecracks aside.
Spread from Issue 02 Fall Winter 2008
03 February 2009
Printed Matter: Apartamento
Apartamento is a rather green Spanish publication only in its second issue. Described as ‘an everyday life interiors magazine’ in its tagline, Apartamento features the humble abodes of creative luminaries such as the inimitable Mississauga-raised/NYC-based artist Terence Koh, and graphic designer-cum-filmmaker Mike Mills.
With art direction by Albert Folch Studio out of Barcelona — who are absolutely killing it right now — and contributions by Åbäke and Linus Bill, this could just be the ultimate graphic-nerd’s wet dream.
Visit Apartamento Magazine’s website for more info.
02 February 2009
Kim Jones for Dunhill, Autumn 2009
Last week was the debut of a much anticipated Dunhill’s Autumn 2009 collection, the first line of a new partnership with menswear maverick-designer Kim Jones.
After transforming the Umbro brand into one that lead the way in understanding contemporary streetwear-infused athletic wear, combining a more synthetic line of fabrics with a more casual and highly-modernized sensibility, here we have Jones reworking the exact opposite aesthetic with a similar premise: men’s formal basics with a twist. Beautiful clean lines, dynamic construction, and a young and spirited attitude to formality — a look that leaves the stuffy dress of the conservative to the conservatives.
To see the collection in full, click here.
30 January 2009
Gang Gang Dance feat. Tinchy Stryder (Live)
This appears to be more of a studio session than a live performance video, with audio that sounds almost exactly like it does on record, but it’s good to get a little Gang Gang visual in whenever possible. And, whatever this video might be, it’s not a bad look.
Via Tower of Sleep
29 January 2009
Nikolay Saveliev, Pop Matters
As a promotion for Brown University Student Radio, Nikolay Saveliev created mock-academic pamphlets in record sleeves, discussing the state of the record industry, and then secretly distributed them around local record shops.
However, what’s most noteworthy about the project is the incredible aesthetics of the covers he produced. To see more, click here.
Via Ffffound
20 January 2009
Thom Browne, Pitti Uomo 2009
Our blog may not have been updated for awhile, but that doesn’t mean that Thom Browne’s showcasing at Pitti Uomo this year went unnoticed. Every season, the Pitti Immagine group holds a men’s-wear fair in Florence. They invite upwards of 30,000 people, including buyers, journalists and about 800 designers from all over the globe. Each season, they also select one designer to put on a show or exhibition of some kind.
And, it’s always a very interesting profile to watch — last year’s guest being Adam Kimmel, who’s Semina-inspired collection last fall is still the subject of magazine features (the most recent was in this month’s issue of Another Man). He even became a point of interest on our site.
Dré-Bans - Lone Ranger
09 January 2009
Dré-Bans: Lone Ranger Mix
The Lone Ranger mix is a 12 minute Dré-Bans sampler, a mix of my recent favorite songs and unreleased productions.
And while you’re at it, come by The Drake Hotel tonight and check out the first More Proof party of the new year.
Tonight will feature More Proof resident DJs:
Your Boy Brian
Gingy
Gabe Knox
Dré-Bans
Download here:
Dré-Bans - Lone Ranger Mix MP3
Tracklist after the jump…
25 Years From Alpha
06 January 2009
Larry Heard: 25 Years From Alpha
Larry Heard‘s latest A-side, the Kraftwerk-tinged, future-funk 25 Years From Alpha, continues along the Chicago legend’s recent musical trajectory towards much sparser, more minimal production.
This is hardly a surprise — Heard has always preferred jazzy sophistication to high-jackin’ beats, but this latest slab is so scant and abstract, playing it feels a bit like taking a Rorschach test: any attempt at a description reveals more about the listener than the record itself. Some hear an overly longwinded retroist slice of cheese, others hear a subtle, emotional ballad that incorporates (rather than simply references) elements from 25 years of electronic music.
Whatever your feeling towards it, praise be to Heard for never being afraid to mind-fuck his audience.
02 January 2009
Recession 2009: January Retail Sales A’Cometh
You might already know it, or you might not want to know it, but some good online sales have been popping up this afternoon — my inbox informed me of a 40% off pre-sale at Acne online with nice items from their Fall/Winter collection, along with some ‘reduced-but-still-dreaming’ deals at TRÈS BIEN shop, with markdowns on some Scandinavian-designer favourites, along with some sweet pieces by Raf by Raf Simons, and Martin Margiela.
Unsurprisingly, the sale at Steven Alan is still going strong, with up to 70% off, and after visiting their boutique in New York, I can vouch for it being a good retail opportunity to score some of those well-made basics before they return back to “yeah right” territory, though admittedly, that margin has definitely expanded as of late.
01 January 2009
Greetings, 2009!
Although some great people decided to stay in this year for New Years, the downside for folks like ‘Ye was missing out on our More Proof collaboration with Shit La Merde at Sneaky Dee’s last night — shit was wild!
Thanks to everyone who came out, and we’ll be posting up party pics soon. Happy ‘09!
