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StyleOnTheCouch: Simeon Farrar

By Sarah Jones, on May 7th, 2012

Seamlessly transitioning between the world of art and fashion, London based designer Simeon Farrar’s spring 2012...

Featured Interview: Turnbull & Asser's James Fayed

By Cator Sparks, on May 7th, 2012

As we are all aware, the menswear market is growing like a wildfire in the Hill Country. Blogs are exploding, trade shows are growing and lines are launching quicker than one can say...

Art Meets Architecture: Bande Des Quatres

By Glynnis.Mapp, on May 4th, 2012

Bringing fine art and raw materials together, Erin Wahed and Janis Kerman are the jewellery masterminds behind

Campaigns and Editorials: Candice Swanepoel for Vogue Japan June 2012

By Kenny P.Paul, on May 4th, 2012

Candice Swanepoel ( IMG) and Terry Richardson (Art Partner) come...

FashionIndie Fridays: Words Are Very Unnecessary In Dior’s Latest Film

By Amanda Gabriele, on May 4th, 2012

Few fantasies seem more fun than slow motion running through a palace in couture to Depeche Mode‘s Enjoy the Silence. At least that’s what...

ART: Everybody in the Bauhaus

By Catrin Davies, on May 4th, 2012

Oh hello Wassily Kandinsky, Josef Albers and Marcel Breuer, where have you been all my life? Get over here with your clean lines, and practical compositions....

ART: Mr. & Mrs. Lalanne

By Frank Exposito, on May 4th, 2012

The husband-wife team, Claude (b. 1924) and Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), are known for their surrealist sculptures that depict animals and vegetation in states of curiosity, almost as...

Palacio Nazarenas – an Historic Hotel in Cuzco, Peru

By Seetha Raj, on May 3rd, 2012

Equal parts church, convent, and girls reform school…throw in a heady mix of violent, blood-thirsty conquistadors and Incan emperors and welcome to the newly renovated hotel,

Bobbin Bicycles at Adeline Adeline

By Kenny P.Paul, on May 3rd, 2012

 Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the US launch of Bobbin Bicycles in Battery Parks cozy bike shop, Adeline Adeline. Started in the UK in 2007 by husband and wife duo Sian...

Double Agent Profile: Marco Maida of 1+1mgmt and Alexis Maida of LOFT22

By Cator Sparks, on May 2nd, 2012

Often in New York one hears about these power couples who work together, play together and burn out together. But for Alexis and Marco Maida, they seem...

First Look: Sherman Preston

By Stacey.Cunningham, on May 2nd, 2012

Campaigns and Editorials: Abbey Lee Kershaw for Numero #133

By Kenny P.Paul, on May 1st, 2012

Numero magazine collaborates with illustrator Mel Kadel for a pop art editorial featuring model  Abbey Lee Kershaw. Shot in black and...

Interview: Shoe Maker Adam Sirak

By Cator Sparks, on May 1st, 2012

Born and raised in Miami, Adam Sirak has seen many a major heel in his time growing up in...

Pat on the Back: LookBooks launches Utopianyc.com

By Cator Sparks, on May 1st, 2012

Everyone here at LookBooks is very excited to share the relaunch of the website for Utopia, which we designed.

Positive/Negative: Braden Summers

By Melissa Hall, on May 1st, 2012

Braden Summers infuses his skills as a classically trained painter to shape his photography in a style that’s surrealistic. Studying at the Academy of Art...

This is How It's Done: The Dallas Art Ball

By Cator Sparks, on May 1st, 2012

On Saturday the 14th of April I had the honor of gracing the highly...

Campaigns and Editorials: Simone W for Marie Claire Turkey

By Kenny P.Paul, on April 30th, 2012

Set within the backdrop of the rugged beauty of the Metropolitan building here in NYC, model Simone W (Supreme) stars in...

ART: Preview PULSE Art Fair '12

By Frank Exposito, on April 30th, 2012

With summer weather peeking through these past couple of days, more people are high-lining their way through Chelsea’s art galleries by the West Side Highway. Walk a bit more inland next...

Kit and Kaboodle: Amanda Ross

By Stacey.Cunningham, on April 30th, 2012

Amanda Ross earned her stripes as market director of Harper’s Bazaar where she drove content for...

StyleOnTheCouch: MICHI Athletic Wear

By Sarah Jones, on April 30th, 2012

In my quest to get fit for summer this year, I have found the perfect motivation and inspiration in designer Michelle Watson's

Feature Interview: Carolina Bittencourt

By Cator Sparks, on April 30th, 2012

EM Reservoir & Brianna Fano Trunk Show

By Stacey.Cunningham, on April 27th, 2012

Designer Q&A: James Hock

By Catrin Davies, on April 27th, 2012

There is something fascinating about James Hock's career leap from accountant to fashion designer;  there are so many preconceived ideas about...

FashionIndie Fridays: Fleur of England, Lingerie Trendsetter

By Amanda Gabriele, on April 27th, 2012

Fleur Turner has been crafting gorgeous lingerie for more than a decade, and it’s clear to see she’s setting trends in the intimates business rather than...

Green Roofs: Improving life by adding life

By Alexhahn, on April 26th, 2012

From a vantage point high above the bustling city the inundating sound below is lessened, made nominal, palatably peaceful.  From the same vantage point the...

First Look: Fabiola Arias

By Stacey.Cunningham, on April 26th, 2012

Name:  Fabiola Arias  

Origin:  Cuba

Profession:  Designer of my womenswear collection,

Model Musing: Cheyenne Tozzi

By Gabriel.rocha, on April 26th, 2012

After releasing the musical collaboration with top DJ Carl Kennedy “Once Upon a Time”, Australian model Cheyenne Tozzi is excited for the next step:...

Where in the World: Ramblers Bone

By Cator Sparks, on April 26th, 2012

Photographers Mikael Kennedy & Sean Sullivan have set out from Los Angeles on a 30 day road trip exploring the depths of the American West and...

Campaigns and Editorials: Chloë Moretz for Vogue Russia

By Kenny P.Paul, on April 25th, 2012

The adorable Chloë Moretz stars as  flapper in Vogue Russia's issue out next month.  Shot by Alix Malka, Moretz...

Agent Provocateur: Ryan Molloy of Women Management

By Amanda Gabriele, on April 25th, 2012

Since its 1988 New York inception, Women Management has worked with some of the most familiar faces in the fashion industry. The agency's philosophy to embrace non-traditional...

Agent Profile: Chris Boals

By Cator Sparks, on April 25th, 2012

CBA’s founder and president Chris Boals is one of those dynamic people you can’t wait to meet. I’d...

ART: British Design 1948-2012

By Catrin Davies, on April 24th, 2012

London is all about the flag-waving patriotism at the moment and while there's usually a seasonal slump in exhibitions at this time of the year, suddenly there's like, LOADS OF STUFF on, and,...

Campaigns and Editorials: Liya Kebede for Harper's Bazaar Spain

By Kenny P.Paul, on April 24th, 2012

Liya Kebede's  ( IMG )  ageless beauty graces the pages of Harper's Bazaar...

Color Scheming: Stephanie Flor

By Kenny P.Paul, on April 24th, 2012

Filled with the life and energy she puts into her work, make-up artist, Stephanie Flor is the one to...

Interview: Marcella Echavarria

By Stacey.Cunningham, on April 23rd, 2012

Just in time for Earth Day we spoke with the mother earth of fashion, Marcella Echavarria.  Marcella describes herself as "a bridge in this...

A.P.C. West Village Opening

By Stacey.Cunningham, on April 23rd, 2012

Last week we experienced some pre-weekend celebrating as French ready-to-wear brand A.P.C. opened its new store on West 4th street at the corner of Perry. ...

StyleOnTheCouch: Licia Florio

By Sarah Jones, on April 23rd, 2012

Licia Florio first came to my attention a couple of years ago for her blog

Interview: Louis Monoyudis of CutOnYourBias

By Kenny P.Paul, on April 20th, 2012

In my opinion, no business has benefited from the advancements in  technology like fashion.  Social media and e-commerce have created a platform for established and especially budding...

Campaigns and Editorials: Alla Kostromicheva for Harpers Bazaar Mexico

By Kenny P.Paul, on April 20th, 2012

Harpers Bazaar Mexico  enlists model Alla Kostromicheva  ( Women ) for their April issue.  Shot by

FashionIndie Fridays: Anna Sui on the Grunge Movement & Why “Eco” is a Double-Edged Sword

By Amanda Gabriele, on April 20th, 2012

With Anna Sui hitting up the Morrison Hotel Gallery, paying homage to Kurt Cobain through