a visual collective outlet of inspirationjournalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. everything else is public relations.
– george orwell
Dieter Rams TP1
this beautiful object by 50’s designer dieter rams is really something to look at. the record player was a portable 45rpm braun named TP1 and designed in 1959 for mass distribution. they simply don’t make them that well. great gift for a hobbiest record lover. by dd
chorus line
a beauty by sølve sundsbø for love magazine. by m+m
hairraising – opening ceremony’s sloane ranger and capt. black
opening ceremony has a blog you should check out. a little ny culture and style, some nice reminders to have a little fun with it! …. here is the most recent post from sloan sera, with james pecis, showing us how to bring a little bourdin glamour to life. by kl
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel
i love the passion for people, for expression, for finding and deciding what is beauty. can’t wait! it’s launching september 21st in LA at the landmark 12 and in NY at lincoln plaza and the angelika film center. by kl
happy anniversary kidrobot
limited edition kidrobot designs for their tenth anniversary by our friend tristan eaton. by ak
“he wrote poetry until he went nuts!”
i was shown this beautiful roy andersson film by a friend quite a few years ago, but the imagery—the sheer and unidentifiable essence of it, has been stuck inside my conscious ever since. captivating is an understatement for andersson’s epic tale, and i have chills just thinking about some of the scenes and the perfect usage of vallejo’s poetical themes. the title of this very post is from my favorite storyline. you may hate the film, as i have shown it to many who felt just that way, but it is undoubtedly memorable and unique. what’s left but that nowadays? just being different. whatever happened to the quintessence of individuality? the film is the first in an unfinished trilogy of magic. i am certainly going home to watch this tonight, and you should make it your business to do the same. thank you, mr. andersson. by sv
jack johnson
got this t-shirt from our friends at no mas of boxer jack johnson a.k.a galveston giant by wn
a crack on the head – i’m so ready for fall
soooooo looking forward to the new school year. by kl
Two lane blacktop
directed by monty helman with warren oats as the main character. basically anything helman’s done is worth a try, and that goes the same for warren oats, but put them together and it’s a sure fire. if you like tom waits, just watch warren oats films and you’ll see where tom picked up the character ideas. if you like vincent gallo films for that matter, just watch helman’s and you’ll see where his inspiration comes from. this is a lesser known film from the era and a gem indeed. i have the dvd and highly recommend it. by dd
even better hermes – special edition sugimoto
the recent collaboration between hermes and japanese artist hiroshi sugimoto has resulted in objects of light, objects of desire, and objects of nothing and anything. color and light have always been a muse for me, so i truly enjoy mr. sugimoto’s articulation of his work. please watch the vid here.
ps. dd should have gotten one of these for his personal anniversary, i would have loved to…it’s the thought, right? by kl
intregue of integrity – hermes craftsman festival
coming to new york this september 5th-9th. as un-trendy as it may be, i am excited to see the refined movements and integrity of detail that these craftsmen/women maintain. find out more info, and a better video here. by kl
