johan renck has done some very witty and interesting “shorts” for brands like h&m. for the first second, i didn’t think this one was quite up to par, but was going to include here because there seems to be a lingerie theme on TS of late. on the other hand, this vid for agent provocateur is actually perfect for them… energetic, funny, and just the right amount of crass and ass. featuring paz de la huerta of course. by kl
lately no matter where i go, and mind you i don’t go to too many places, i hear the same tracks from the attics of 90’s britpop. this song was in my head from last night’s shindig, and i have to admit i dug it up just for giggles. but let me tell you, guilt does set in, so now, the real point of this… when i was young, old folks would go to lame places and listened to their lame childhood tunes to feel “young and nostalgic”. herds of amateur violinists would work day and night to replay those very tunes in every freakin’ elevator. well, we barfed at that nostalgia. where i was growing up there was no turning back. now what is it with our complacent lazy bum generation that has made regurgitating herbivores the trend to fend? do we not have anything new to give? well i suppose not, cause when we try, we come up with some self-help crap like: born this way… maybe it’s best we stick to blur for now and just carry on with the aging process… by dd
hmmmm…lanvin dance contest… i’m sure it will work and do very well given the audience, even though they may not be the actual clientele of lanvin. i saw this, over the weekend when a friend was bragging how great it was. i’m not 100% convinced, but i do like the fact that it breaks with stogy world of fashion and brings some lightness and fun into fashion. now while albaz is a cooky, fun fellow, the brand isn’t. H&M pulled it off well on the lanvin, lagerfeld, and viktor & rolf spots, i think this video which is a complete reference to burning rocks (fassbinders script) which we had posted ages ago. it’s not executed as well as it could have been, and places the lanvin house line quite close to the H&M lanvin line, and that is not very brilliant. by dd
comparing them to david bowie is a bit outrageous, but they were ok for about 30 minutes. i had the first album at some point in time. by dd
nice cover of the cars “just what i needed” by jarvis cocker and julian casablancas of the strokes, who seems to be porkin’ up. i guess rock stars should not be allowed to get fat, unless they’re elvis. oh, and… lets lay off the curse words people, it makes you all look like eight year olds. jarvis on the other hand, elegantly rules. by ar
a lovely song for you. by kl
another one of the greats. a beautiful clip and quite nice quality considering it’s from russian TV. by dd
the film covers the band from 1987-1996. the project mixes sync-sound, 16mm, super-8 video and a wide range of archival formats. a must-see for any one who looked at a skateboard in the 90’s but couldn’t afford one. you can purchase the dvd here for $16, now that you can afford. by xy
came across this film from 1996 (super 8/16mm) and found it beautifully soft and eloquent. quite amazing. reminded me of rosselini and early antonioni, except this talks about my city. you can read more about jem cohen here. by xy
this one goes out to dd, xy and pp to brighten up this gloomy day for them. also fitting that the quiksilver new york pro is touching down in long beach, ny sept 1st – 15th. by jr
young juergen, young kate and young venetia. fun. by pp
a cast of characters (including a stint by charlotte rampling) devouring each other in a small world awash with big money. set against the backdrop of contemporary London and the international art scene, it casts an eye over the appetites and morality of some of its major players.’ saw the film finally tonight, and it’s a hilarious and observant film. if you have had any contact with the art world in anyway, you are bound to encounter a stereotype of one in here. a “must be considered” film to be sure. by dd
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