Fashion’s Night Out have hit us with an ostensibly unfashionable “PSA” featuring some of the world’s top models. But maybe that’s the point. Unlike the rest of New York Fashion Week — which panders to the industry’s elite — FNO is for the casual fashionista; at least that’s what a series of decidedly un-glam, grinning supermodels will have us think. The above trailer features 14 of the industry’s top models directed by world-renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh, in an effort to drum up hype and support for the now annual shopping event.
See a sampling of the night’s festivities, including in-store appearances from the Olsens, Alexander Wang and Janelle Monae, after the jump…
Levi’s is helping women to rid their closets of ill-fitting jeans, while simultaneously helping a good cause, with their first-annual “What What Fits” event tomorrow at Bryant Park. Bring an item of clothing that no longer fits (or a piece of unwanted home décor) to donate to Goodwill, and get a free pair of custom-fit “Curve ID” jeans from Levi’s. The event takes place tomorrow from 10am – 4pm at the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park, but get there early: supplies are limited and the jeans are being given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. As a bonus, Grammy nominated-songtress Janelle Monae will perform tracks from her new CD, and there will be celebrity stylists and Levi’s reps on-hand to help you perfect your look. Not a bad way to spend your lunch hour or Friday afternoon if you ask us.. Click HERE for all the details.
By the time you hear the third or fourth song on the Top 40 countdown, you begin to wonder if the programmers have had their finger on “repeat” the entire time. After a while, all the beats and melodies begin to sound the same, and you’re left uninspired — and unimpressed.
Such is the case with many furniture companies nowadays. The idea of minimalism and “modern” design, often means simple and conventional; lightweight in both materials and approach. But every so often, a piece comes along that sparks your curiosity, heralding a more creative and unpredictable vision, and blurring the lines between artistic form and function.
Allow us to introduce you to the “Deuces Wild Chair,” produced by Benjamin Rollins Caldwell of BRC Designs. A new company to the furniture market, BRC fuses mid-century modern architectural philosophies with inspired design ideas, juxtaposing contrasting forms and textures in new and novel ways. This creative concept can be seen in the “Deuces Wild Chair,” made of 350 decks of retired, authentic Las Vegas playing cards. The chair is at once an art piece and conversation piece, subtle enough to blend into the room’s decor from afar, but comical and whimsical when seen up close.
In addition to the chair, we also love the company’s “Spider Sofa,” which showcases wood inlays between welded and hand-brushed steel, set in a more traditional rectangular shape. We’re told it’s more comfortable than it looks, and, we’re hoping, more comfortable that it sounds as well.
Made from predominantly sustainable materials (see: used playing cards) and with an eye for timeless design, each piece is handcrafted by a small team of skilled craftsmen located in BRC’s studios in tiny Spartanburg, SC. They may be a small company, but we think they’re making a big impression with their unique pieces and work. For more details, check out brcdesigns.com.
Cee-Lo Green has been relatively silent since the last Gnarls Barkley album was released in 2008. But he dropped a mixtape a few months ago, and is set to release a new solo album later this year. The first single leaked this week and it’s a soulful, retro, Motown-style jam…with some very NSFW lyrics. The song is called “F*ck You” and it’s the perfect summer kiss-off anthem. It’s off his upcoming album “Lady Killer,” due out later this year. Check out “F*ck You” below:
Chilly Gonzales, say goodbye to your anonymity. The marketing gods at Apple have chosen the eccentric musician’s pulsing “Never Stop” (off his upcoming LPIvory Tower) to soundtrack their long-awaited iPad campaign. The song features layers upon layers of syrupy piano, steady hand claps, and a throbbing bassline that seamlessly work in unison to craft an infectious, genre-hopping pop anthem. Frankly we can’t wait to see how Apple incorporates it into their always fun advertisements.
This isn’t the first time Gonzales has teamed up with Steve Jobs and Co. Feist’s “1,2,3,4″ was famously used in an iPod ad in 2007 – a song that Gonzales produced. That ad helped Feist’s record sales soar, and one wonders if the same thing will happen to Gonzales. We spoke to the maverick maestro late last year, and can see him embracing new found fame. Regardless of the impending campaign’s effect on his career, Gonzales is about to have the first hit single of his career.
