Leap of innocence
Back in the day when BMX’s ruled the streets and rat-tails were still a symbol of underground credibility, I was a trumps obsessive. That’s right. A card playing maniac with a taste for the exotic. Giant sea mammals, cars, unorthodox means of self-expression … you name it, I was a school room expert. But despite my ability to flog hapless opponents with my home made sets, I never quite mastered the one true indicator of playground hierarchy – the Rubik’s Cube. Yup, that tortuous weapon of mass distraction which boggled and perplexed a generation long before the Simpsons burst into our consciousness. I came close on many occasions. But it was always the red that I struggled with. Sigh. Nonetheless, I’ve nailed the damn thing online and let me assure you, revenge is very sweet indeed. [illustration by Greg Simkins]
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Lyon-based Babylon Circus is music laced with ska, gypsy, rock, vaudevillian antics, dancehall and reggae. Their first Australian East Coast tour in 2008 saw the nine piece band sell every show out. They feature on the So Frenchy So Chic compilation. We asked them to tell us about their favourite music right now, and they started with Django Reinhardt’s Minor Swing [listen below]: ‘Backstage, home, in the bus, cooking or having breakfast, is there a time you wouldn’t love to hear this one? We love it anytime, any style, too, as it’s been remixed and rearranged so many different ways. Still, we love the original best’.
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I wasn’t aware of who Emilio Pucci was until my work was compared to his for the hundredth time. I’m happy to have anyone make that connection. I’m not a high fashion person. I keep to the basics and feel alright about it. The introduction to his work was mind blowing for me. Not only for the rich colors and patterns, but how those things worked with the human form. It was an interesting revelation, and one that has sparked more interest for me to explore fashion as a medium for art.
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A little infectious lollipop rock anyone? Feel free to embarrass yourself singing along at the stoplight. If the other drivers give you that look, roll down the windows and spread the love.
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The return of the Brionvega rr226
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Never ever, ever, ever, ever park here
Some friendly advice for the neighbours, who simply don’t get it, or street art? You decide which one it is.
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