December 21, 2011 | New Art | by Danna Takako |
I was lucky enough to cross paths with the legendary Ali Dowlatshahi through a writing project last year. Entering the Iran-born artist’s home studio in Stamford felt a bit like uncovering a treasure that you want to share with the world, as much as you’d like to keep it for yourself. Read more
October 22, 2011 | New Art | by Danna Takako |
Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic is one of few artists that truly keep the old New York spirit of reinvention alive. I’m always hit with Lex’s wild style through the visual direction of our art/music record label Earnest Endeavours. But at any given moment, Lex might be coming out of a Jeff Koons group exhibition, or I’ll read about a benefit tee he designed for Urban Youth NYC. Read more
October 22, 2011 | New Music | 
by Danna Takako |
Last spring, I was so taken by Kissey’s melancholic vocal take of Creep, I contacted her to find out more. As fate would have it, the Swedish vocalist/songwriter was crafting her new album in Manhattan, 10 blocks away from my apartment at the time. Read more
October 22, 2011 | Cool Websites | by Danna Takako |
With everyone living as their exhibitionist third self on social media sites and blogs these days, the internet is becoming a little too self-aware and image-conscious for my liking. Sandra Hartness’ Creative Grooming site comes to the rescue: a showcase of her transformational poodle art. Vibrant proof of how amazingly and unabashedly weird the world still is. Read more
October 22, 2011 | New Fashion | by Danna Takako |
The Art of EMJ bow ties are a modern solution to help men get fresh, merging an iconic design with a sense of the streets. On top of designing the first leather bow tie, Chicago/New York-based artist Eric M Jenkins makes each one-of-its-kind bow by hand, adorning them with luxury: snakeskin, leopard print, rhinestones, and gold buckles, for instance. Helping fellas transform from accidental men to gentlemen.
October 22, 2011 | New Illustration | by Danna Takako |
I love Mr Frivolous’ illustrations because no one could make them but him (impostors take note). His work is such an extension of his personality, he may as well be sitting next to you. Beautiful, stylistic felt-tip illustrations are filled with bright colors, doodles, hilarious quips and self-deprecative notes-to-self. Read more
Japanese photographer Yumiko Utsu has merged two great things we admire from the Land of the Rising Sun: food and manga. These exquisite squid masks create instant manga-like kaiju out of everything so well, we just want to shake our squid tentacles at her. Read more
I love this image by Rhea Garen because of the mix of reality and fantasy. The scene of a small cottage-like house in the woods immediately brings me back to some of my favorite childhood stories, like Hansel and Gretel or Sleeping Beauty. I feel like this could have been the woodcutter’s home, or the hide-out where Sleeping Beauty was taken by the three fairies, Flora, Fauna and Merriweather. There is a certain whimsy yet depth, candor yet mystery, all present in this one shot.
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
I really don’t understand cat haters. Most of them claim that our feline companions are aloof and distant, graceful and mysterious to a fault. In my opinion, cats are just as goofy as dogs, which is why any documentation of them acting like spazzes makes me chuckle uncontrollably. Read more
Chicago’s Cheer Accident started as a post-no-wave weirdo band typical of the Skin Graft roster, but of late, they’ve been doing some unrestrained pop and rock. They even have harmonized vocals and an occasional horn. This isn’t to say they’re commercializing – their songs are just as complex as ever, and there’s still a hint of discordance beneath the shimmering new sound.
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My friend, illustrator Ai Tatebayashi, is known for her lovely color schemes and she forwarded me the link to this beautiful handknit accessory store from Istanbul. With Etsy, we can now purchase talented designer’s work from all over the world. And I couldn’t resist, I bought a necklace-scarf and cannot wait until it comes to my door! Read more
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The Illuminated Sea Cookie Pin by Stephanie Simek mixes underwater wonders and light to add a little sparkle to your wardrobe. The sea cookie, a member of the sand dollar family, is back lit by a white LED. When turned on, the light illuminates all of the creature’s natural patterns and intricacies. Read more
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