Octave One x Chuck Gibson
Octave One is a group of American Techno musicians composed of siblings Lenny Burden and Lawrence Burden, sometimes associated with their three other brothers, Lorne Burden, Lynell Burden and Lance Burden. In 1989, The band debuted on Derrick May's Transmat record label with the single "I Believe".[1] In 1990, "I Believe" was included on the compilation Techno 2: The Next Generation (10 Records).[2] Also In 1990, with their brother Lynell, they formed the record label... Read More
Tight Belts: Heavy Leather NYC
Check out the super fresh belts from Heavy Leather NYC. The founder Rachael Becker loves heavy metal and has outfitted Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Slash just to name a few. You don’t have to be a six-string star to rock these. Tweet This Post Read More
We want the MINI Scooter E Concept
We’d be remiss if we didn’t pause to reflect on the darling MINI Scooter E Concept that was unveiled at the Paris Motor show with Agyness Deyn doing the honors. We think this is an instant smash for MINI in big cities like Paris, London, Barcelona, and stateside in New York City. Zero emissions and fresh style — what more could a rider want? The MINI Scooter E Concept is powered by an electric drive train. MINI built three scooters thus far. It’s MINI’s... Read More
New Exhibit: Mick Rock Exposed at Varvatos
A new book by iconic rock and fashion photographer was unleased at the Morrison Hotel Gallery with a rauceuous after party at the John Varvatos store in the LES. Mick Rock EXPOSED was presented by Creem Magazine and it’s worth noting that the setting was all-too perfect at the former punk palace CBGBs. The cast of characters ranged from Jimmy Fallon and Bebe Buell (the muse for Penny Lane) were in attendance. Adam Green, Delilah, Albert Hammond Jr. of the Strokes Nick Zinner... Read More
Design Spy: House with a Slide
We spied this fantastical house with a slide on Dezeen and had to share the wonderment. Indonesian architects Aboday designed the house near Jakarta. An actuall built-in slide connects the child’s room with the kitchen. Playhouse is found in a gated community with 120 residences in Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang. Whitewashed walls and exposed ten-metre concrete ceilings create airiness. Exposed concrete exterior is brought to life with climbing plants, slit... Read More
Audi R8 Experience: Flaunting the Fast Lane
West coast contributor Collins Reiter imagines life trackside in an Audi R8. Wouldn’t you love to know what it feels like to race around the track in a vehicle that boasts a 5.2 liter, 525 hp engine, controlled by hydraulically assisted rack and pinion steering, that’ll do 0-60 in 3.7 seconds? Such an experience used to be reserved for those who could afford to drop $150,000 on said vehicle. For those of us with more limited bank accounts, Audi has done us a major... Read More
Mary HK Choi on Men Dresssing Well
Found this brilliant sartorial essay on Facebook via Leah Taylor, who found it on The Awl’s new sister blog The Hairpin. Within the first two sentences, I became officially obsessed with author Mary HK Choi. Former Exec Editor of Mass Appeal, Founder of it’s now-defunct sister mag Missbehave, and current Senior Editor of Complex, Choi has probably already made twenty people laugh this morning. Thank you for introducing me to the term “dickroll”. That is all. All Dudes... Read More
Paul Mooney: Comedy Royalty
I’m not sure why it took me so long to find this Miami New Times interview with legendary Paul Mooney, but better late than never. Mooney, who worked with “King of Comedy” Richard Pryor for 30 years, also wrote for In Living Color, Saturday Night Live, opened for Eddie Murphy’s Raw Tour, and acted regularly in skits on Dave Chappelle’s eponymous show. As for his own successful stand-up comedy career, Mooney continues to get laughs for his snide commentary... Read More
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Ariane Azazi Jewelry
Ariane Azazi was raised in the world of precious gems. Her grandfather, Isaac Hasbani, founded Hasbani Gioelli in Milan, Italy over 50 years ago. After her grandfather died, she decided she wanted to carry on his legacy and enrolled in the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and obtained a Graduate Gemologist diploma in 2007. She began jewelry trade shows in the United States with her uncles. In 2008, she launched her own line. Here are the fruits of her recent labors constructed... Read More
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