The Discerning Eye

An art installation I saw today in Dumbo, Brooklyn. It was an...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:45:00 -0400

An art installation I saw today in Dumbo, Brooklyn. It was an incredible experience to see it in person. The piece is titled Origin by United Visual Artists (United Kingdom). Origin represents the latest stage of UVA’s explorations of large-scale responsive LED sculpture.

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Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:40:16 -0400

Part 2

Love this video by animator Christian Borstlap created to...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:59:39 -0400

Love this video by animator Christian Borstlap created to celebrate the launch of the men’s e-commerce site MR PORTER. The brainchild of Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet, MR PORTER offers men a curated and well edited shopping experience that is on-trend and in good taste.

Highsnobiety Q & A – Eddie Cruz on The Next Chapter of Clyde

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:26:11 -0400

Highsnobiety Q & A – Eddie Cruz on The Next Chapter of Clyde: The “Clyde” by Puma is...

Repton Boxing Club, a short film by Alasdair McLellan. A cool...

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:06:33 -0400

Repton Boxing Club, a short film by Alasdair McLellan. A cool promotional film for the British underwear brand Sunspel. The label, founded in 1860, is credited with introducing boxer shorts to England.

A quick film portrait of legendary French Vogue editor...

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:13:00 -0400

A quick film portrait of legendary French Vogue editor Franceline Prat. She was a mentor, muse, teacher and great friend to everyone from Azzedine Alaia to Helmut Newton. The type of old school editor that had a great impact on fashion and photography during her time and whose influence continues to inspire!

Fashion Love Story: Tom Van Dorpe | Full Frontal Fashion

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:14:04 -0400

Fashion Love Story: Tom Van Dorpe | Full Frontal Fashion

Stopped by for a quick lunch at BG Restaurant the other day and...

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:13:25 -0500

Stopped by for a quick lunch at BG Restaurant the other day and was greeted by a blast from the past. Works Tony Viramontes, visionary 80’s fashion illustrator, peppered the 7th floor of Bergdorf Goodman. Tony was a Mexican American L.A. born artist whose vibrant style was seen in works for YSL, Versace, Valentino, Montana, Vogue and Per Lui, just to name a few. Outside of fashion he illustrated the cover of Janet Jackson’s album Control. I have always admired his work but have never seen it in person so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw them at Bergdorf. His works are so difficult to find due to his passing at such a young age, he died at age 31.

Rhianna wearing my cameo ring at the 2011 Grammy Awards. Photo...

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:06:29 -0500

Rhianna wearing my cameo ring at the 2011 Grammy Awards. Photo courtesy of justjared.com

Gwenyth Paltrow performing in my hot pink feather and diamond...

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:01:33 -0500

Gwenyth Paltrow performing in my hot pink feather and diamond earrings. Cee Lo Green Performs Forget You With Gwyneth Paltrow Live @ Grammys 2001 HD (via Stretcharmstrongtune)

Sharing from Vogue.com

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:58:44 -0500

Sharing from Vogue.com: Check out the great write up on my jewelry from Candy Pratts Price on...

La Vie en Rosado - Fashion and Design News and Trends - WWD.com

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:19:07 -0500

La Vie en Rosado - Fashion and Design News and Trends - WWD.com: I finally get to announce the...

Zeitgeist Films :: Bill Cunningham New York :: the Trailer

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:07:00 -0500

Zeitgeist Films :: Bill Cunningham New York :: the Trailer: There is no one else in the world like...

I’m so loving this video by photographers Inez Lamsweerde...

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:39:33 -0500

I’m so loving this video by photographers Inez Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin titled Everglade featuring Kate Moss. The photographers set up four surveillance-style cameras to capture Moss’s performance as they shot the Balmain fall/winter 2010 campaign. The animated illustrations are by Jo Ratcliffe. Simply beautiful!

Check out this video from my favorite brand Hermes. I love how...

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:49:45 -0500

Check out this video from my favorite brand Hermes. I love how the video has added a cool street edge to the classic heritage of the brand and its designs.

This new sculpture, by controversial Italian artist Maurizio...

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:16:00 -0500

L.O.V.E, sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan

L.O.V.E, sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan

All, by Maurizio Cattelan

Untitled 2007, by Maurizio Cattelan

This new sculpture, by controversial Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan was recently installed in front of the Milan stock exchange in Piazza Del Affari. The sculpture, titled L.O.V.E, has created quite a stir in the Italian media. Cattelan is known for his satirical sculptures and is Italy’s bad boy of contemporary art. I love that the sculpture we see here is basically a commentary on the economy, the business establishment, etc. Considering all the scandals that Italy has recently suffered (ahem, Mr.Berlusconi) the sculpture seems particularly apropos.

Check out the link below to learn more about the artist.

http://dawire.com/2010/06/13/maurizio-cattelan-is-there-life-before-death/

There is an energy about New York City that breeds creative...

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:22:00 -0400

Richard Alvarez and his signature smile

There is an energy about New York City that breeds creative souls. One such soul is Bronx native, Richard Alvarez, artist and man about town. Richard and I have been friends for ages and we’ve lived many a NYC adventure. He is an important figure in the vibrant NYC art and nightlife scene, a scene that continues to inspire artists and designers today.

I stopped by his Brooklyn studio the other day to look at his new pieces with the hopes of picking one up for my new apartment. I’ve always loved Richard’s works from the very beginning, I own 4 of his paintings and I cherish each one. The fact that he paints on glass using holographic glitter makes each piece so precious. Such extra care has to be taken with his work because any missteps can cause a shattering moment, literally!! His earlier works depict religious icons, Santeria saints and their African counterparts. His new works, seen here, are vibrant, sexy, and full of life. It’s difficult to capture the many dimensions of these works on camera. The way the light hits the pane of glass, the way the glitter paint shines, and details, like a disco ball lined frame, are lost on film. Be rest assured they are quite magical.

Keep your eye on Richard, he is definitely one to watch!

http://richardalvarezart.squarespace.com/

Love this video…Lanvin for H&M.

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:40:17 -0400

Love this video…Lanvin for H&M.

Wangechi Mutu’s art openings are always a feast for the eyes,...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:09:00 -0400

Wangechi Mutu and Imani Uzuri

Dapo

Wangechi Mutu’s art openings are always a feast for the eyes, not only for her amazing artwork but the eclectic crowd she draws. It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of her work but one of the highlights of the evening was meeting some of her stylish fans. Imani Uzuri, who
I will follow up with her own post later, made a huge impression on me with ethnic influences that were all her own. I was attracted to her style but now I am a fan of her music as well. Another art lover whose style caught my eye was Dapo, a cloth maker. I loved his use color, proportion and a healthy dose of confidence!

I don’t like to dwell in the past BUT as we all know we...

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:58:00 -0400

Kenny Scharf

Cosmic Cavern

Cynthia Powell

I don’t like to dwell in the past BUT as we all know we are living major 80’s moments these days. I met Kenny Scharf back in the 80’s through Andy Warhol and we have been friends ever since. I stopped by Kenny’s art opening this past Thursday at The Hole Gallery, www.theholenyc.com. Kenny’s works are larger than life and a technicolor dream. This particular show, Hot Glue Hullabaloo, was no exception. It was great to see old friends still looking and living fabulously and meeting the new generation of artists and art lovers.

Artists like Kenny, Keith Haring, and Jean Michel Basquiat set the stage for today’s street artists that are now so commonly found in galleries. Big ups!