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Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman For Opening Ceremony

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:59:40 +0000

Hollywood faves and fast friends, Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman star in Opening Ceremony’s new short film to promote their spring/summer 2010 collection. Directed by budding directors Gia Coppola and Tracy Antonopoulos, the clip was inspired by 60s-era New Wave films and is scored by Schwartzman’s band, Coconut Records. The actors are seen lounging around in various set-ups, while sporting OC’s casual, preppy looks for spring/summer. Check out the video below:

Jason Schwartzman for Band of Outsiders

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:17 +0000

We stopped by the Band of Outsiders studio when we were in L.A. earlier this summer and spent some time chatting with founder/designer Scott Sternberg (who is quickly becoming a bit of a personal style hero for me with his line of classic, perfectly-cut shirts and suits). During a quick tour around his office, we couldn’t help but notice the collection of vintage polaroid cameras that lined his shelf. As we here at Corduroy make it a point to take a polaroid of all the celebrities we interview, it was with some intrigue and excitement that we discovered Sternberg’s shared passion for the instant film camera. What began as a quick meet-and-greet to check out the label’s latest collection, turned into a lengthy conversation about the joy and unique qualities of polaroid film and the pangs of nostalgia we’re feeling now that the film and camera have been discontinued. It wasn’t long before Sternberg had picked up his camera to take a picture of us… and we happily reciprocated.

Having learned about his love for polaroids, we were stoked to see Sternberg’s vision come to life in Band of Outsiders’ latest lookbook, starring Jason Schwartzman. The actor-musician was photographed on Chung King Road in L.A.’s Chinatown, in a series of polaroids wearing clothing from Band’s fall 2009 collection. Schwartzman’s quirkiness gives a nice balance to the new looks, which range from double breasted blazers and penny loafers to wool flannel trousers and — what do you know — a structured corduroy jacket. Turns out we have more than a love of polaroids in common.

Check out a couple photos from Jason Schwartzman’s Band of Outsiders campaign below and see more images HERE. Then check out Corduroy’s celebrity polaroids (taken at the end of all our photoshoots) by clicking over to our gallery.

- TC

Jena Malone for Opening Ceremony Japan

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:40:21 +0000

Opening Ceremony — the New York-based purveyor of all things covetable and cool — is taking its unique retail concept across the globe. The store is opening a location in the hip Shibuya area of Tokyo later this month. The new store moves away from the traditional racks of clothing method of display in favor of a “mini mall” concept first introduced at its L.A. location. A pantheon of designers have been invited to exhibit their wares inside a custom-designed “stall,” including Alexander Wang, Nom de Guerre, Band of Outsiders (and its women’s counterpart BOY), Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony and The Row. The store is also introducing its first restaurant outing, called appropriately, “Potluck at Opening Ceremony.”

Opening Ceremony is celebrating the launch through a series of promotions, including a set of short films, starring Sevigny, Jason Schwartzman and former Corduroy cover girl Jena Malone. Malone’s clip is directed by M Brash and features the telegenic actress prancing around in a golden field while Gus Van Sant sits intently in a chair watching her while also holding another Jena Malone. It’s actually more enjoyable and less pretentious than it sounds. Check out the film HERE and check out artist renderings of the new Opening Ceremony Tokyo below:

The store is set to open on August 30th. More pictures and complete details at www.openingceremony.us.

- TC