Josh just brought me a copy of ‘SUP MAGAZINE that he picked up at Nom De Guerre.  ’Sup is a music magazine based out of Williamsburg and the current issue, 18 features The Kills, The Virgins, Band of Horses, Dragonette, Santogold and a lot more…

‘SUP MAGAZINE ONLINE 

Collage of adult classified ads from the back of an alternative weekly.

DETAILED CLOSE UP HERE 

I don’t know anythign about this brand other than I dig it and that it’s US based.  The A/W stuff looks good.

 CHECK THE REST OUT HERE 

I never thought much of Penguin books, but they are taking a step in the right direction.  First comes re-designs of classic George Orwell book by Sheppard Fairey - which are a perfect match.  His communistic, propaganda poster style perfectly matches the books and they look good on the shelf too.

Also, they just recruited Michael Gillette to re-do the James Bond Series and he did a pretty fantastic job:

Smart move by Penguin - as they spread their appeal to not only literature fans but design nerds too.

Acid wash has gone from ironic 80s throwback gear to a serious choice for denim washes… I never liked it then and I’m not feeling it now.  I can’t leave my house without seeing a few guys wearing those AA acid wash black jeans.  Oh, they’re vintage?  So what - Still not feeling them.  I don’t totally hate the the acid was denim on girls, but I’m saying enough is enough…  Don’t wait another couple months, that way I don’t have to say “I told you so.”

my friend Fritz from Fritz Helder and the Phantoms - my favorite band coming out of this city right now, producing some amazing electro pop, turned me on to MODA CINQUE.  MODA CINQUE is an online zine published each month with a different band member taking on the editor roll for each issue.  Inside you can find all sorts of awesome photo-shoots, art and even wallpapers, ring tones and B-Sides.

 SUBSCRIBE HERE 

The Virgins have been busy in the studio cleaning up their sound and reworking some favorites as well as recording some new tracks.  The new album is out on June 3rd with cover art by Dan Colen, but check out a few of the songs here.

RICH GIRLS

PRIVATE AFFAIR

More on their Myspace.  

Also, the Virgins will be in town on the release date for a show here at the Phoenix - see you there. 

So you may be wondering what’s going on at DEJOUR, and why there is no May Issue -  We’ve been super busy latley and We just moved into a new amazing loft so expect good things to come (parties, events, art…).  We are also working on the next issue which we are taking a departure from our current format - That’s all I’m going to say, but keep checking the blog as I will be updating it at a regular pace again - Don’t worry, I haven’t forgot about you…  

Just a heads up for those who have been sleeping.  This Wednesday, Yelle will be in town for a show just of an amazing set at Coachella.  You know were a big fans of Yelle here at Dejor as we have mentioned her in the past. Here’s your chance to get in before she blows up.  She’ll be at the Opera House (735 Queen East, at Broadview) with TEPR, Grand Marnier, Vitamins for You and my friend Vaneska.  There’s still a few tickets left at Rotate This… See you there.

Color blocking is in.  Just ask Herve Leger.  Lots of classic items are being cut up and reinterpreted by some of my favorite modern brands.  From the perfect length Opening Ceremony swim trunks, to the Visvim version of an oxford shirt to my favortie of the bunch, the Patrick Ervell polo shirt.  Polo shirts are pretty boring and I’m not a fan of logos but this one is awesome with its subdued pastel color scheme.  By the way I’m really feeling pastels in the summer, but that’s a whole other post.

Congratulations to my friend Ryan in Vancouver on his new online magazine, h(y)r collective.  Solid content on there and he picks up where he left off with his last blog, Fresh Azimiz.

H(Y)R COLLECTIVE 

Who doesn’t love a girl in the red bottoms?  Weirdo director David Lynch does.  ”Fetish” just opened in Paris at Galerie du Passage  and features 5 new shoes designed by Louboutin and photos shot by Lynch of the shoes…

 FETISH, BY LOUBOUTIN AND LYNCH 

You can now be a huge pretentious snob if you buy this book from one of my favorite publishers, Nieves and read the script to Mister Lonely before you see it and then tell your friends you have already figured it out.  Anyways, its the first in their Paperback series and I dig Neives and I dig Harmony, so check it out.

Just got the press release this morning and I’m pretty excited.  I just mentioned how happy I was with how the Tim Hamilton stuff for Uniqlo turned out so I am expecting good things for this.  They are doing mens too plus, kids and a unisex fragrance.  I love CDG (more specifically the Play, Shirt and Junya stuff) but I’m sure Rei will come up with some wearable stuff since it is H&M… Never been impressed before by their designer collections, but maybe that has something to do with the designers…  Coming out in the fall, so we’ve got a while to go.

I’ve been playing this album (no, not this exact copy) on repeat for the past little while and now here is your chance to get your hand’s on a signed copy on vinyl. 

MORE INFO HERE

Another month has come and gone and I’m happy to introduce to you the April issue of Dejour. This is our fourth issue and I am really happy about how the magazine is progressing and I am excited for the future to come. We have a lot of interesting things in the works, and I’m proud to introduce to you our first contest. We want you to submit your mix tape to win a signed copy of MGMT’s new album, Oracualar Spectacular on vinyl as well as have your mix featured in the next issue.

This past month I also spent some time with the Ed Banger crew, and they really know how to have a good time. They brought a whole crew of friends and beautiful French girls and spent a few days here in Toronto. We sat down with the founder of Ed Banger, Pedro “Busy P”Winter. Check out the interview in the new issue. We also have our second edition of Rules For Living from Paul Marlow, the designer of one of my favorite brands, Loden Dager. Enjoy.

- Kyle

Ryan’s new show, I Know Where The Summer Goes, opens tomorrow.

“The title of this exhibition, taken from an early B-side by Belle & Sebastian, is more than just a piece of poetic musing. McGinley does, in fact, know where his summers go. In the summer of 2007, for example, he traversed the United States with sixteen models and three assistants, shooting 4,000 rolls of film. From the resulting 150,000 photographs, he arduously narrowed down the body of work to some fifty images, the best of which are on display here at the gallery.”

Team Gallery
83 Grand Street
6PM 

TEAM GALLERY 

Woody Allen is suing Dov Charney of American Apparel for using an unauthorized photo of him from Annie Hall to peddel his sweatshop free basics. 

WOODY ALLEN WILL NOT HAVE YOU MAKE A SKINNY HIPSTER OUT OF HIM (RADAR)

I’m really digging everything about this brand Happy People, from Sweden.  In fact i’m digging a lot of stuff coming out of Sweden these days.  This lookbook even reminds me of another one of my favorite brands that has been getting a lot of attention as of late, Our Legacy even down to the rolled chinos.  (I need to get a pair.)  This stuff is like causual, lounge wear, but well designed with solid graphic and well cut silhouettes.

HAPPY PEOPLE 

 There was a bunch of coverage online about the Tim Hamilton for Uniqlo stuff, but now that things have settled down, I had some time to give you a closer look at what I got my hands on.  I happened to be there on the release in Manhattan and when I got there in the afternoon there was still a lot of stuff, but not to much in my size (small, I guess all the guys who are into Tim are slim guys.  Apparently these collaborations go quick.)  I know a lot of guys who like Tim, but his stuff is pretty expensive so this is a nice way to get our hands on his designs.   I picked up an amazing club collar chambray shirt in red and a cool reversible jacket.  There were also some hoodies and another solid jacket as well as some chinos.  I’m excited to see what the Loden Dager for Uniqlo stuff looks like when it comes out.