C’mon folks! It’s only one more day left of the week and to help you over that hill is ‘Little Secret’ by Passion Pit. Here’s a little info on the boys:
“The slang Passion Pit is derived from traditional Variety-speak used in the Hollywood industry publication. The trade used the slang to refer to drive-in theatres, because of their privacy and romantic allure for teenagers. Passion Pit was originally formed as a solo project in late 2007 by Michael Angelakos in his Emerson dorm room. The songs, which would later become the Chunk of Change EP, were written as a Valentine’s Day gift to his then girlfriend.
Angelakos wrote and performed all of these songs on his laptop. After a solo show in the Boston area, Berklee College of Music student, Ian Hultquist, approached Angelakos to form a live band with the material Angelakos had at the time. Together, they formed a group that included Angelakos, Ian Hultquist (synth), Ayad Al Adhamy (synth), Thom Plasse (bass), and Adam Todd Lavinsky (drums). After signing to Frenchkiss in 2008, the band dropped Lavinsky and Plasse and replaced them with Nate Donmoyer and Jeff Apruzzese, respectively.”
PF Flyers went back in the lab to modernize the 1953 Center Hi to introduce the Box Cut Center Hi. With a unique contrast-layered upper, which can be worn up or folded down, the angular reveal creates a pop of color to the basic background of the shoe. When the Hi top is worn up, the layered ankle panels reveal an angular pennant of color. Fold down the top layer of panels for fresh two-tone styling and lacing possibilities.
The Box Cut Center Hi features modern details including ballistic nylon fabrics, arc toecap counterpoint classic canvas, archival diamond tread and true Posture Foundation soles. Available in ballistic nylon in grey/orange angular reveal, beige/red angular reveal and navy canvas/yellow angular reveal. (more…)
As the Summer slowly sneaks its head out and tease us, we all are beginning to look for footwear to restock our closets with. One brand that I’m looking into is Native. Inspired by the classic casual shoe silhouettes, but made with the lightest and most comfortable material available. Native shoes are made from 100% EVA, an environmentally amphibious material that allows each pair to be ultra-comfortable and all-terrain. This unique material molds to your feet, is antimicrobial and odor-resistant: a perfect combination of tech, comfort and utility. Perfect for you folks with funky feet! (more…)
Nooka has collaborated with toy and lifestyle brand, MAD Toy Design Inc., to create a limited edition watch inspired by MAD Toy’s SLIMEBALL Sqwert character which will be available this April. Initially incorporated into the exclusive run of mini NookaNooka toys, the SLIMEBALL color and graphics are now being launched as a limited edition ZUB ZOT 38 timepiece. Only 500 pieces of this custom watch will be available world-wide. (more…)
Personally speaking, I’m not a fitted cap kinda guy but I love 5-panel caps and one of my favorite brands to properly execute fitted’s and 5-panels is Official. We present their Summer 2010 lookbook. Photographed by Amanda Lopez, Official captures the aesthetic to delivery their summer collection. 5-panel campers make a perfect combination for your ideal summer outfit, Sporty wool baseball hats and mesh-snap backs make a great addition to your wardrobe and keep your summer swagger on point. (more…)
The John VarvatosEyewear Fall 2010 collection delivers distinctive design, and classic style with a signature edge. Always moving forward, but never abandoning its rock’n’roll roots; this collection is a perfect balance of luxury and casual. The collection features vintage inspired silhouettes, and impeccable details, in a range of subtle colors. Comfort and fit are integral to the design of John Varvatos Eyewear, with newly engineered concealed spring hinges that allow for flexibility and strength. The look of the line is masculine and versatile, while always maintaining a high standard of functionality and excellence. (more…)
Hollywood-based eyewear brand Oliver Peoples presents the campaign video for their upcoming Spring 2010 Resort Collection. The classic images feature some of the brands forthcoming selections, including the Danni, Rees, Barries, Riley and Sacha. Directed by Autumn de Wilde and featured in the video and lookbook are the familiar faces of actor Elijah Woods and Shirley Manson.
Throughout our journeys in life, we meet individuals that give off a certain energy and you immediately know that this person embodies a force that will impact culture and lifestyle. One of the many people I’ve met on my journey happens to be Alexis Mincolla, after meeting Alexis last summer at our mutual friend’s office (David Gensler of The KDU) and talking about his latest venture, Prometheus Spring, I knew he was onto something big. I recently spoke with Alexis to find out what’s the ‘Overthrow‘ is all about and what void he plans to fill with Prometheus Spring.
Please introduce yourself for those not familiar:
My full name is Alexis Van Ess Mincolla and I’m a 27 year old artist and serial entrepreneur.
Where are you originally from?
Well, I was a natural birth in the South Shore of Boston on a place very dear to my heart called Nantasket Beach. From there grew up in the New England boarding school system and then went off to do my university in Rome, Italy. (more…)
Stephanie Dawson - Mo’Nique. She delivers a tour de force performance that brought me to tears. And she took all the other awards, so this is a shoe in.
Who Will Win: Mo’Nique
Janice Perez - Mo’Nique. Final act monologue she does in the movie. Enough said.
Air, the French electronic pop duo, have teamed up with London-based music technology company RjDj to create an innovative App, “Love by AIR,” for the iPhone, which allows fans to experience Air’s music in a unique, immersive way. Fans can choose from five different “soundscapes,” and then use the App’s features to transform the musical experience in real-time by sampling and processing ambient sounds, the fan’s own voice and more into Air’s own music. Fans can also record their own messages or performances with the application, allowing them to share their own unique productions of Air’s music with their friends, and with the world. (more…)
