The good, the bad and the divine

First Issue of INTERVIEW Germany will be released this Friday

2012-01-26T09:47:00.000-08:00

On Friday 27th January the first issue of INTERVIEW Germany with 270 pages and in an edition of 100.000 copies will be released. The magazine will feature a unique mix of fashion, art, music and film under the direction of editor-in-chief Jörg Koch and Art Director Mike Meiré. Lana del Rey, whose album will be released at the same time as the magazine, is on the cover. Furthermore: A man, a camera, no screenplay - screen tests Berlin: Gerard Malanga, who's been working with Andy Warhol, shows 57 celebs and creatives, photographed in Berlin. Artist Maurizio Cattelan in correspondence with singer Adriano Celentano. Angelina Jolie in a dialog with Clint Eastwood. Starjournalist Arianna Huffington interviews Scarlett Johansson. Actress Chloe Sevigny as a serial killer. George Condo talking to fashion designer Adam Kimmel. Photographer James Nachtwey shows his hometown Bangkok. And, of course, Andy Warhol. On 40 pages the story of INTERVIEW magazine is told in an A-Z: full of facts, anecdotes and notable interviews, led by Warhol himself. INTERVIEW has been founded by Andy Warhol in 1969 in New York. In the following decades it became one of the most visionary and influential magazines of our times. At the same time as the launch of INTERVIEW Germany the second issue of INTERVIEW Russia will be released in Moscow which also features Lana del Rey on the cover.

Cheap Monday Fall/Winter 2012 Livestream

2012-01-26T09:33:00.000-08:00

On January 31st, Cheap Monday will be showcasing their fall/winter 2012 collection in Stockholm during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Studio Kvarnholmen, a former industrial site in the south of Stockholm, now used as a studio for film and TV productions. For all those who aren't amongst the lucky ones to join the show in person, Cheap Monday will feature the show live on their website as well as via their selected partners, Style.com and Interview.de. The live broadcast begins on January 31st, at 4:30 pm, CET. Enjoy the show!

Pink Valentine's Day with 100% Amore

2012-01-16T12:31:00.000-08:00

Right in time for Valentine's Day Dodo presents 100% Amore in the favourite colour of all girls. The heart-shaped solitaire comes in rose, fuchsia and flamingo-pink and you can choose between a ring with one or 14 little hearts. Fitting earrings and choker are also available. You better be quick if you just fell in love with the jewelry because last time the 100% Amore collection was introduced it was sold out pretty soon.

Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear

2012-01-15T13:10:00.000-08:00

For fall/winter 2012 Burberry Prorsum presents us 'The Gentlemen', a sharp collection you can easily imagine a modern Sherlock Holmes wearing. Christopher Bailey created a perfect mix of traditional British style with modern influences and showed fitted, tailored suits, various trench coats and bomber jackets and tapered trousers. The suits were either buttoned up for a classic look completed with shirt and tie or worn unbuttoned with sweaters that came with discreet yet eye-catching graphic prints. There's no Burberry Prorsum collection without outstanding outwear and the brands heart and key piece the trench coat was presented in its classic form as well as some oversized ones. Aside from the trench coats there were also double-breasted, fitted wool coats which are simply perfect for 'The Gentlemen' and bomber jackets that also came in cropped versions. Bailey showed colour blocking in a more subtle way in form of geometrical shapes and stripes on sweaters and the bottom of some coats. Other sweaters and shirts came with beaded owls and foxes and animal prints. The looks were accessorized with umbrellas that have animal head handles, brogues, lace-up derby shoes, cases, holdalls, flat caps, college stripe and polka dot neck ties. As usual you can order the collection instantly on Burberry.com

0039 Italy wishes everyone a happy Valentine's Day

2012-01-15T12:58:00.000-08:00

0039 Italy wishes all love birds a 'Buon San Valentino'. Right in time for the 14th February the label presents a selection of romantic, dreamy styles from their spring/summer 2012 collection for the perfect Valentine's date.

Spoken Heart Couture

2012-01-13T08:09:00.000-08:00

Another new Twitter find of mine is Spoken Heart Couture a label that was founded in 2010 in New York City. I think their collection of hand printed Tees rocks and they also have some really cool jewelry pieces - everything inspired by dreams, love and rock 'n' roll. For more visit shcouture.com

Badge Makes Art

2012-01-12T10:59:00.000-08:00

I discovered Welsh artist Badge via Twitter and as I have thing for art that others might find disturbing I decided to feature some of Badge's work on The Good, The Bad and The Divine. According to the artist himself his work is a mix of his own memories, experiences and fears together with visions from his nightmares, images culled from popular culture, music, literature and his current obsessions, theories and ideas. Badge has always had trouble sleeping and nightmares plagued him when he was a child. Insomnia has led to an inability to tell dream and reality apart. As he got older the nightmares stopped but the insomnia didn't and he finds himself constantly thinking and unable to switch off. His work is driven by a compulsion to draw and an attempt to recreate the contents of his head and try to make sense of it. Anatomy and fear are two of his biggest inspirations and his fascination with them manifests itself in the vast majority of his work.
With his work Badge is currently exploring the urban legend of dolls being able to come to life at night, an irrational fear that played a large role in his childhood nightmares, aided by the popularity of films like 'Child's Play' and his own over active imagination. Looking back as an adult he began to apply science and logic to these fears and discovered the theory about Barbie's. It's been determined that due to Barbie's disproportionate figure if she were real she would die instantly, so he began to investigate this idea by transferring a human skeleton onto a Barbie and sure enough he struggled with the proportions. It kickstarted a series of 'doll autopsies' using medical science to quell his childhood fear of dolls and also to examine to ideas of beauty, childhood hope/fears, mortality, death and life that we project onto dolls.
The images you'll find below are from a series called 'Down at the bottom of the garden'. Badge photographed the dolls on a sunny day wandering through a garden, it was a nod to films like 'Stepford Wives' and 'The Virgin Suicides' where everything is not as it seems under that perfect facade. If you like to see more of Badge's work then visit his page badgemakesart.co.uk or his blog badgemakesart.blogspot.com.

032c/Berlin - Alasdair McLellan Exhibition

2012-01-10T12:47:00.000-08:00

032c WORKSHOP / Joerg Koch presents "Never Gonna Give You Up", a selection of portraits from photographer Alasdair McLellan's "Lads" series (2001-2011). Born in the north of England in 1974, McLellan studied photography at the University of Nottingham. Today, he’s based in London, but his hometown of Doncaster is never far behind in his work. McLellan’s portraits of young male locals are infused with the strange pallor and virility of the region – a region whose contrasts are mirrored in the “Lads’” closely but roughly cropped hair, or their immediate yet sensuous gazes. Appropriately, McLellan counts his fellow northerner Morrissey among his major influences: both emerged from a background of an English realism as outspoken as it is full of longing. As a photographer whose work is so deeply imbued in his regional roots, McLellan also found formative inspiration in the work of Bruce Weber, who hails from a similarly industrial area on the other side of the Atlantic. Growing up in the late 80s, McLellan envisioned his boyhood friends featured in a magazine in the same iconic way he saw in Weber’s photography in titles like Sky, The Face and Interview. “I wanted to take the people I knew and cast them in the media I was exposed to.” McLellan is a veteran contributor to 032c, where he has published both fashion editorials and portrait series – often provocatively blurring the line between the two. His work has meanwhile appeared in campaigns for brands such as Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Supreme, and publications such as i-D, Arena Homme +, multiple international editions of Vogue, and The New York Times.
032c Workshop / Joerg Koch is an exhibition space located in Brunnenstraße 9 in Berlin. Centered around an eight-meter-long vitrine designed by Konstantin Grcic, its programming features several exhibition series, exploring the idea of the archive, the auteur, or the unseen. "Never Gonna Give You Up" will open on January 12th and end on February 20th, 2012.

María Reyes kisses us in Black and White

2012-01-09T12:55:00.000-08:00

King Peter Vodka and Maria Reyes teamed up for an exclusive video titled 'Cinèma'. The provocative video has been inspired by the 1920's, the time of the Charleston dance, and shows the Spanish singer/model Maria Reyes singing, dancing and acting - a mix of choreographies and sexy attitudes. The video speaks about love, the love that everybody has seen on the big screen productions of black and white movies. Love in every aspect, fun, free and sexual. 'Cinèma' has been composed by Emmanuelle Lehma, a musician and artist that has worked with Carlos Jean, Rosario Flores and Nawja Nimri and was produced by NewAttitude Productions. King Peter Vodka is a very exclusive vodka which is distilled five times to ensure its flavour and scent will be conserved. Its raw material comes from Dankowskie gold rye which can only be cultivated in plains in Poland.

New Online Store ActuallySHOP

2012-01-09T10:03:00.000-08:00

ActuallySHOP is a new online store based in Singapore which opened today. After 6 years of making the scene in Singapore the concept store ACTUALLY decided to open an online store to make sure their customers can shop in their favourite store 24/7 from wherever they are internationally. ACTUALLY supports international and Asian designers and they also have an online mag actuallyMAG.com for our personal reading pleasure.

Currently listening to: Joy Division 'Atmosphere'

2012-01-08T07:18:00.000-08:00

It's Sunday and it's raining outside, so I'm in the mood for some darker tunes. Right now the song 'Atmosphere' by Joy Division is playing. Later on I think I'll put on an album by The Cure. What music are you listening to on lazy days like this?

Yves Saint Laurent - Valentine's Day‏ Arty Ring

2012-01-08T07:06:00.000-08:00

It's only a month and a few more days until Valentine's Day and for this occasion the house of Yves Saint Laurent introduced a special edition of its iconic Arty Ring. The gold model is decorated with a cabochon in fuchsia glass and a delicate 'Love' engraving. For more visit ysl.com

Vogue Italia January 2012 The Collections on IVC

2012-01-06T09:44:00.000-08:00

In the January issue of Vogue Italia you'll find a very tongue-in-cheek editorial titled 'The Collections on IVC'. It's a spoof of the typical telesales programs with presenters that will never lose their fake-smiles and who are presenting the clothes like flight attendants present the safety instructions. But unlike QVC you will only find designer labels on IVC of course. The photos have been shot by Steven Meisel who's known for his sense of humor and who has previously worked together with Vogue Italia on ironic editorials. So what do you think of the idea? Would you do teleshopping if there would be a channel like IVC?

Womens jackets

Cheap Monday Spring/Summer 2012

2012-01-05T10:47:00.000-08:00

With their spring/summer 2012 collection Cheap Monday is looking back upon a time when our parents were young and a new generation was turning the older generations' concepts and ideas on its head. They celebrate and focus on a period when groundbreaking new ideas were perceived with a deadpan seriousness and where the irony of today was unheard of. This was an idealistic time where naïveté was considered de rigueur, a compassionate climate that stands in stark contrast to the present, with soft values that modern day cynics frown upon as utopian thinking. They've been inspired by the concept of living alternative lives, celebrating the collective and valuing idealism – a nostalgic and romantic setting for SS12. The sweetness of youth and the innocence of a first romance sets the tone for the colours – based on a palette of Polaroid nuances with bold touches of orange, royal blue and mint. The youthful feeling runs through the laced pieces, both knit and woven, and the A-line shaped pieces with the key look being the tunic – worn either with bare legs or with wide-legged trousers. Mens, womens and denim collections features functional and decorative eyelets and plexiglass details referring to bold ideas and new materials. The denim portrays a classic touch – wide legs, cropped lengths and strong indigo are featured. Denim washes are moderate to light and combined with pleated styles and soft chino inspired overdyes.

Burberry launches the new Spring/Summer 2012 Ad Campaign

2012-01-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

The Burberry spring/summer 2012 ad campaign starring Eddie Redmayne and Cara Delevingne fully launches across all Burberry off- and online platforms today, including Burberry.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+ and Instagram.

Photos: © Copyright Burberry/Testino

Meet the new Monki Girl: Eleanor Hardwick

2012-01-04T11:22:00.000-08:00

New year, new Monki Girl! Monki kicks off 2012 with fashion photographer Eleanor Hardwick who's a wunderkind from England whose pictures were published by Dazed & Confused when she was just fifteen. She's also photographed for magazines such as Harper's Bazaar UK, 125; brands such as Oasis and Jack Wills; features in Vogue UK and The Independent; and an album cover for the Manic Street Preachers. Monki Television got the rare opportunity to follow Eleanor as she prepares for a shoot for teen magazine Rookie. In between, we also get to see her scrapbook and take a tour of her wardrobe.

Markus Lupfer Spring/Summer 2012

2012-01-02T11:50:00.000-08:00

With his spring/summer 2012 collection Markus Lupfer ventures to the wild side of life. While his designs so far had an urban and metropolitan air the new collection titled 'Everything Under The Sun' reflects the multifaceted tropical flora and fauna of remote Pacific islands. The colourful and summery playful pieces set light and lucent statements. Lupfer points out the wild romantic theme with his typical sequin motives that show exotic animals like toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, cobras and sharks. 'Everything Under The Sun' is an accomplished reminiscence by the designer of lace and leopard patterns. The eye-catching fur markings are used for key pieces like cardigans, tour jackets or leggings and accentuate the wild inspiration of the collection. Delicate, sheer lace is used in many different ways and gives tops, skirts, dresses and shorts a distinctive lightness. Floral patterns and Hawaiian prints complete the exotic, playful impression. For more news and impressions visit markuslupfer.tumblr.com

5PREVIEW Spring/Summer 2012

2012-01-02T11:05:00.000-08:00

First of all I'd like to wish all my readers a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you all had a great start into 2012!

So let's get back to 5preview now. 5preview is a Swedish label that was born by coincidence in Via Cavour n°221 Rome, Italy, in January 2008 and it's known best for it's ironic unisex T-shirt prints. With the coming spring/summer 2012 designer Emeli Martensson's label offers a feminine, relaxed womenswear collection which is subdivided into four lines: Black Shell with timeless, elegant classics, Bathysphere with relaxed ballerina inspirations, Sea Breeze with light summer fabrics and Basic with unisex basics and prints. For more visit: 5preview.se

Marshall Headphones On The Road - The Finale: The Slave Pit

2011-12-20T12:32:00.000-08:00

In the last episode of Marshall Headphones' On The Road, Tim Harrington meets The Black Lips in Omaha before heading to Richmond, Virginia, to explore the mythic Slave Pit. The home of intergalactic humanoid barbarian metal band Gwar, the Pit is where their slaves spend months preparing their elaborate stage show.

Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2012 Ad Campaign

2011-12-20T12:25:00.000-08:00

Yves Saint Laurent released their spring/summer 2012 ad campaign which has been photographed by David Sims under the creative direction of Stefano Pilati. The campaign features model Mariacarla Boscono and debuts in print in January issues worldwide.

Holiday greetings and 30% off made-to-measure dresses @ PARTY NOIRE‏

2011-12-20T08:48:00.001-08:00

ANDRESGALLARDO

2011-12-19T12:45:00.000-08:00

There's a new label for creative, unique jewelry out there: ANDRESGALLARDO. The designer behind the brand, Andrés Gallardo, studied fashion design in Madrid and began creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces for friends, local stores and special orders while working for several Spanish fashion companies. As the project expanded he teamed up with his friend Marina Casal, a Madrid-based graphic and textile designer, and they launched his namesake brand. Andrés Gallardo has no formal jewellery training. His personal world of wild animals and out-of-context materials take shape intuitively, handcrafting every piece thru improvisation and meticulousness. So far he created two theme-oriented collections: Brokenporcelain and Tribe. Tribe is based on hand-stitched vintage ribbons which are connected using metal and leather trimmings which result in a juxtaposition of geometric shapes and organic patterns of vibrant colours. The Brokenporcelain collection is inspired by elements of flora and fauna. Metal, leather and crystal fragments are combined with porcelain figures that have been reworked and set into whimsical, nature-based jewelry pieces. Porcelain figures are broken and repolished by hand and then assembled into subjective and sometimes surrealistic compositions. If you love individual jewelry then visit andresgallardo.es

Here's a selection of photos from the Brokenporcelain collections Jungle Love and Madriguera

Sneak preview - NUNC Autumn 2012‏

2011-12-18T12:08:00.000-08:00

Here's a preview of NUNC's autumn 2012 collection which is a celebration of the 'new dandy boy' taste. It's been inspired by music heroes such as Mick Jagger, The Ramones and The Undertones. The colours and fabrics have been twisted to merge a picture of the dandy boy stepping into 2012. For more visit nuncdenmark.com or facebook.com/nuncdenmark

TRIWA and Salong Betong present the world's first tattooed watch

2011-12-15T11:37:00.000-08:00

Swedish watch label TRIWA (Transforming the Industry of Watches) and the famous Stockholm-based tattoo studio Salong Betong present an unusual cooperation: an exclusive and strictly limited watch model that combines the artful skills of the studio with the iconic design of TRIWA in an inimitable way. The clou of the collaboration is the tattooed wristband of the watch. The artists of Salong Betong transformed a rectangular piece of leather by the long-established Tärnsjö tannery into their very personal homage to the popular meeting point Sergelstorg in the heart of Stockholm. The characteristic flagstone pattern of the place has been picked up in the design as well as an artfully inked TRIWA lettering. Afterwards the finished leather piece has been cut into 30 wristbands that together with the watch model 'Raven Nevil' by TRIWA create this really cool design piece. The watch is now available exclusively at triwa.com

AUGUSTIN TEBOUL Image Movie

2011-12-15T11:24:00.000-08:00

German-French label AUGUSTIN TEBOUL produced a short image film in collaboration with profashional films. Birgit Eipper, Executive Director of profashional films GmbH, about the project: "To portrait the image of AUGUSTIN TEBOUL we wanted to find a surrealistic approach which transports the key attributes of the label and how they see themselves: feminine, elegant and decadent but at the same time rock'n' roll, absurd, disturbing. The film unites these contradictions on a narrative and visual level: Disturbed beauty. In this case disturbing also means confusion, loss of space and time. To achieve that, we staged two models of different age who get lost between reality and illusion and have to face their alter ego. The film is leaving room for the viewer’s own interpretation on purpose - what's real and what's not? It also asks the question in the end, if everything might have been just an illusion. Overall, we painted a comittment to extravagance. Since that's what AUGUSTIN TEBOUL stands for." Enjoy the film!

AUGUSTIN TEBOUL - Image Movie from Silk Relations on Vimeo.