November 22, 2011 | New Food and Packaging | by Jess Zaino |
As a nationally recognized voice in the style space, I live a fairly glamorous life. So when I heard my apartment bell ring the other day — quelle surprise! — it was a hand delivered pint of Chozen Ice Cream, to whom it’s handler had the unfortunate experience of finding me in my most bewitching ensemble to date: my robe. At 3pm in the afternoon. Very glamorous. Read more
October 15, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
The Chanel Chain Link purse is a fashion icon. Retailing at over $1500, it’s a coveted piece for any couture loving gal. The good people at Thursday Friday have now made it easy to get your designer purse on. The Together bag is a canvas tote perfect for groceries, gym clothes, books, and other luxurious extras. Plus the fancy graphic on front is a deliciously irreverent way to express your diva desires.
September 15, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
What may seem like a goth girl gone accessory crazy is actually the refined tastes of Ms. Delfina Delettrez, a fourth-generation Fendi woman and heir to the Fendi fashion empire. Read more
August 5, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Remember those paintings that if you squinted and stared intently at it for a really long time, another picture would appear to you in 3D? Well, these Matthew Williamson ikat-print, sheer silk mousseline pants are sort of that, but much comfier and perfect for lounging around on a Saturday afternoon. Read more
August 4, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Animal rights activist group, PETA, is pretty aggressive when it comes to saving animals. So I don’t know how they would feel about this dangling fringe Porcupine quill necklace from Acid Zip. Made of delicate Porcupine quills strung together on a vintage brass chain, the quills double as protection against PETA. Wink wink.
August 2, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Japan-based artist, Julien David, is a total nerd, and it shows with his latest geek chic collection that includes a tuxedo jacket made using computer keys. Appropriately named the 900 Jacket, it has 900 computer keys sewn onto wool material and is available for sale in speciality boutiques globally and, ironically, for purchase online.
April 28, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Gone are the days when I could wink at you with ‘come hither’ eyes so you’ll see the intention of my emotions. Finnish designers, Chao and Erro jewelry have interpreted the long lost art of human-to-human emotional connection with their line of emoticon jewelry. Happy? Rock a smiley face. Feeling enthusiastic? Throw on an exclamation point! The simple rings, which are hand crafted of silver, speak louder than words.
April 28, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Dressing for Prom can be so daunting! What if you buy the same dress as one of the other girls? This is not the case with Wisconsin teen, Tara Frey, whose mother, Kerrin, started collecting candy wrapper’s six years ago. Since then, and with over 40 hours of straight manpower, they’ve been crafting a candy wrapper dress, with shoes and a clutch to match. Talk about a sweet Prom style. My teeth hurt just talking about it.
April 27, 2011 | New Photography | by Jess Zaino |
Italian photographer Fulvio Bonavia is an award-winning artist who has shot ad campaigns for famous, fashion clients such as adidas and Swatch. And his latest fashion subject? Food. Read more
April 27, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
In times of trouble, we must all look to the silver lining. Despite the unprecedented loss suffered by Japan at the hand of its recent earthquake and tsunami, the country and its people continue to ban together to forge ahead. And the world follows its example. Read more
March 5, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
My lil sis, Caitlin Zaino of The Urban Grocer is getting hitched. And as the Maid of Honor and resident style guru of the bridal party, we’ve spent a lot of time talking fashion particulars. Most notably, her ‘day of’ footwear. Read more
March 4, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
I don’t know if it’s nostalgia or what, but when the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles, put out a product, I’m an instant fan. It looks like high-end brand Comme Des Garcon got in on the Beatle game too. Read more
March 4, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Leave it up to crafty site, Etsy, to provide the human race with something so fantastical. This custom made unicorn hoodie by Ivebinpharteen is tailored exactly to your liking — from colors to materials to mane — so that the final product is truly the thing that dreams are made of.
March 3, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
They live on planet C and B, two kooky and creative 20 year-old twin sisters, who are taking the human world by storm with their fierce brand of sunglasses. Coco and Breezy create studded and bullet-holed over-sized signature shields, but a recent trip to Paris inspired a wearable art, glow in the dark accessory line, and most recently, they rolled out a children’s collection. These kids are alright. And wear their sunglasses at night.
January 29, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Lace is the fabric du jour these days, with ladies rocking the antique trend — wearing a little bit on a shirt or a lot, as shown in these somewhat revealing outfits by Japanese label Somarta. Their ‘second skin’ collection is made entirely of lace body pieces to be bought as separates and worn together. I see London, I see France, I see someone’s underpants.
If gold fronts are just a little too flashy for you, head over to Salt Lake City where Steve Heward at Heward Dental Lab will give you a ‘dental tattoo‘, which is actually a crown onto which he or another one of his artists can paint an image of your choice.
I’m so excited to have stumbled across the work of Berkeley, California artist Weston Teruya. On first glance, his work feels purely abstract, like black and white grids with dots of colour here and there, undulating across clean backgrounds. On closer inspection, however, perfectly rendered chairs, life savers, netting, plants and various ephemera come to light. I’m always excited when I come across an artist who can so successfully merge the realistic and abstract, and Teruya does it with aplomb. Read more
Damn, ten years of playing guitar in loud rock bands, and not once did we have a slamming moshpit like this. Banging heads is so, so fun.
Canadian designer Michael Surtees takes pictures of the same patch of sky every day as seen from his Manhattan apartment. Read more
If you ever wondered how the fine people from DC dressed, Curator of DC Style has the answer for you. One of my favorites, this blog features pictures of DC citizens in creative and fashionable attire.
Things continue to improve for New York’s metal scene, if Batillus are any indication. The sludge/doom trio from Brooklyn offer crushingly heavy, down-tuned and down-tempo instrumental riffage that sounds like what a mutant that has crawled out of Newtown Creek might have on his iPod. The band recently added vocalist Fade Kainer of Inswarm (Jarboe’s touring band) to its line-up.
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These Internal Organ Keds by Dynomoose remind me of the posters in front of Chinese foot massage places that show how different parts of the foot correspond to an organ in the body.
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The return of the Brionvega rr226
Italian brand Brionvega has resurrected the classy Radiofonografio piece first created in 1965. The updated version is just like the original turntable/radio unit, but also has a CD/DVD player.
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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Michelle Blade’s psychedelic artwork
Michelle Blade’s washed out paintings are deceptively simple, her washy acrylics creating psychedelic textures and conjuring ghostly figures from the past. Read more
Communication prosthesis by Sascha Nordmeyer
This ‘communication prosthesis’ by designer Sascha Nordmeyer is hilarious and awesome. I want to wear one to a job interview.
Cookie Boy’s creative cookie designs
I don’t eat cookies, so good thing Cookie Boy’s cookies are little pieces of art too pretty and cute to eat. Read more
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