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  Khvay Samnang, photographer from Cambodia Tomorrow Tally Beck Contemporary will present On the Threshold of the Senses: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia, an exhibition of works from Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. It will open at Tally Beck Contemporary, 42 Rivington Street, on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, with a reception from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will run through April 29. The exhibition is curated by the Bangkok-   Read More ...

photo Ja’bagh I was recently interviewed by author, communication/advertising strategist and editor at Unleash magazine Franck Vinchon. Originally from Paris, this creative jack of all trades has lived in London, Madrid and the past six years in Moscow. He is also a musician who has composed for several films in Spain, a screen writer, (his sixth short film is currently in development) and published his first book “Tranches de Mort”   Read More ...

Kalmanovich is a ready-to-wear label based out of Moscow and New York. With the aim of draping luxurious fabrics on the modern silhouette, the brand creates forward designs defined by romantic statement pieces – ruffling soft tulle around impeccably tailored gowns or draping luxurious fabric beneath a cinched waist. Whether embroidered wool or playfully layered silk, the foundation of the brand is its bold identity, coupled with a fascination for   Read More ...

LedaOtto, founded in 2010, was conceived from the creativity of two young and innovative designers, Simona Cassai and Marta Saletti: Leda and Otto are the first names of their respective grandparents. Tuscan by birth, they each pursued interdisciplinary studies, from Economics at Università degli Studi Di Firenze in to Graphic Design at the European Institute of Design in Milan, and also gained formidable experience in fashion and jewellery design. After   Read More ...

Whetherly designer Leila Nasseri grew up in southern California exposed to an array of styles and cultures. She attended USC earning a Masters degree in business and minored in communications, and soon after began working in the apparel industry.  For many years Leila had a front row seat to all the ins and outs of making a truly worthwhile collection and found herself wanting more from the pieces in her   Read More ...

SOLIPSIST from Andrew Huang on Vimeo. This  short film SOLIPSIST wins Special Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival 2012 and blew me away. Brilliant stuff. About Andrew Huang is a commercial and music video director living in Los Angeles. His career started when his dark sci-fi short film “Doll Face” went viral on YouTube, earning him attention from J.J. Abrams, William Morris Endeavor and numerous international festivals and galleries. His work   Read More ...

Really can’t describe how amazing pastry chef Christina Tosi’s dessert bar  ( part of David Chang’s amazing Momofuku empire) is and I can’t believe its taken me this long to go. It was impossible to choose what to try from the famous Momofuku Crack Pie,  corn cookies, red velvet ice cream made with chocolate cake scraps and saltine panna cotta with grape jelly and peanut butter crunch, ( need I   Read More ...

East London based, NOT JUST A LABEL (NJAL), the world’s leading online platform for showcasing the avant-garde fashion designers of today and nurturing the upcoming talents of tomorrow, has embarked on a journey to discover new talents, connect east and west, and explore India’s rich offerings. The biggest challenge, and perhaps the most interesting facet of this trip, is to drop our western conventions of High Fashion. India is an   Read More ...

If fashion is a true reflection of adaptation, then Stevie Boi proves to be a timeless emblem of trend.  With retrospect and illusion, Stevie Boi has infused futuristic elements with geometrical lines that redefine alternative style. Never to be duplicated the designs embody individuality, gaining the attention of a huge demographic uninterested in being any thing less than themselves. From the edgy accessory line, the signature galactic shades and intermingling   Read More ...