TERENCE KOH
Terence Koh is one of the most fascinating artist to me. He really embodies the term “Art Star” and I am always delighted and surprised with whatever he puts out. From hand made zines to solo shows at some of the most well reputed galleries in the world, he manages to balance the sublime and the perverted. I recently had the chance to ask Terence some questions, and as Terence routinely lies in his interviews and has some of the most entertaining responses, I though I would try and get a different perspective. I asked some friends if there was anything they would want to ask Terence Koh if they had the chance and their questions are below. By Kyle Morrison.
MALKIEL BERRY OF COLETTE
As the PR director of Colette, Malkiel Berry is just 25 years old. Based in Paris, I knew I had to get a glimpse into the life of this young guy. I recently had the chance to chat with Malkiel about his role at Colette, what he learned at his previous stints at both Margiela and Pierre Hardy and what designers he has on his mind. By Yale Breslin.
FEAR GOD BY ARI MARCOPOULOS
The Project, NY brings in one of my favorite artist for a show this November, Ari Marcopoulos. The show will consist of a bunch of lo-fi, photocopied photos and a webcam video. Ari has always been know for working with low quality media and making it work, and I’m sure this is no exception.
The Project explains it better than I do: “Selected from a vast and continuously expanding body of work, these images demonstrate how markings on the body—scars, bruises, and tattoos—often have broader significance as encoded signs of social affiliation and status within insular communities. Similarly, graffiti in the urban landscape functions as a distinctly expressive residue of life which adorns otherwise banal architectural environments in an attempt to articulate public dissent from the status quo. Fear God not only reveals Marcopoulos’ continued interest in documenting underground youth and street cultures, but also his perceptiveness in photographing them—originally seen in his early photographs of burgeoning hip hop and skateboarding scenes.”
The show opens on the 4th, at The Project.
GAR-DE
Yale turned me on to this Jacket and I think its pretty awesome. I’m always impressed with the eye Oak has for picking up up-and-coming brands, and Gar-de is no exception. This is from their first season and I think each season they take a new inspiration and use it for the collection, this season being leather. The fit looks solid, and the leather beautiful. The red check sleeves make more sense now than ever, but still manages to be classic while being new and interesting.
ALEXANDRA CASSANITI
After blowing off the shelves at such fashion emporiums as Colette and Opening Ceremony - I needed to find out exactly who is the creative force behind cutting-edge label Alexandra Cassaniti. Finally, I got to the woman herself. Cassaniti encompasses the “surf life” vibe to a T. Mixing in her quirky humorous side with her eye for details and distress - Cassaniti is one to watch. Find out how an elongated stint with pink eye lead to her recent success. By Yale Breslin
AND NOW, IN TOTE BAG NEWS
All over the web there has been a bunch of tote bag round ups and blog posts, so here is another to add to the pile. Jason from Makr tipped me off on this new style and I’m definitely into it. Canvas and leather and clean lines make for a good product. I sometimes wish my Filson tote came in black. It doesn’t hurt that its made stateside either.
DISPATCH
A look back at the work of Marc Jacobs’ favorite photographer Jurgen Teller. Fashion Indie
Wear this Visvim jacket with your double denim. h(y)r collective.
Merlot, Chardonnay and Syrah… grape juice? The Dieline
An interview with Chrissie Miller, from the awesome line Sophomore. NY Mag
If Holden Caulfield had a blog… Life is Better With Holden
IN THE LAND OF DESIGNER T-SHIRTS…
Still think that LA is full of flip flop and Ed Hardy shirts? It’s still got a handful of that but in the past little while it’s been making great progress with recent openings of APC and Margiela and home to some favorites, Maxfield and South Willard, and now the new shop, Confederacy. Owned by Danny Masterson a.k.a. DJ Mom Jeans, and stylist, Ilaria Urbinati. The opening makes more sense now than ever as Confederacy stocks all the typical high end American brands (Tim Hamilton, Patrik Ervell etc.) that are all the rage right now. Get the full scoop at men.style.com.
PREPPY DRINKING: TIPSY IN MADRAS
This recent post on a favorite of mine, A Continuous Lean reminded me of a book I have at my cottage called Tipsy in Madras. It’s an informative, interesting, tongue in cheek read regarding all the dos and don’ts of preppy drinking.
“What defines a preppy cocktail? Archaism (the drink must have existed pre-80s), character (nothing cheap or easy), understatement (nothing with an umbrella) and, of course, Anglicanism (if it’s exotic, it ain’t preppy). Beginning with an insightful essay on the demise of preppy culture in the early 1990s, this book goes on to chronicle the how-tos of drinking for the Lacoste set. Walker and Walsh, who make clear that they attended prep school, not boarding school, serve up a funny critique of preppy society and the beverages that accompany it. Recipes for concocting the usual drinks—Bloody Marys, Gin and Tonics, Cape Codders, Gimlets, Manhattans—are here, as well as suggestions for stocking the bar (preps, the authors say, favor Dewar’s over Chivas Regal), summertime drinking (go ahead and pour yourself a Seabreeze, but for goodness sakes steer clear of the Sex on the Beach) and brunch (”a.k.a. socially sanctioned daytime drinking”). Although the book concerns an elitist lifestyle, its tone is never snobby and it can actually be quite amusing (”unless you want to give dear Bitsy a concussion with a jet-propelled stray cork, here’s how to open a champagne bottle with safety and aplomb”).”
The book also includes an appendix of classic preppy reading material, films and albums to complete the experience. I was just checking Amazon, and saw that the book was discontinued in 2006, and now commands a price of around $60. I think I paid $10 a few years before that. If you have a copy you know how great it is and if not, good luck getting your hands on one.
RECYCLED TUBE LIGHT
What do you do when your lightbulbs burn out? Turn them in to a lamp, obviously. That’s what design firm, Castor did. This light is made with recycled burnt out flourescent light bulbs and light with incandescent bulbs. It’s a really clever design and works well aesthticly. I also love that it’s hung by a cord reminiscent of those utilitarian power cords. It doesn’t hurt that these are hung in my favourite restaurant in the city either. (It’s Delux, if you’re wondering). You can get it direct from Castor, and while your there, check out the rest of their functional yet clever and whimsical products.
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