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::: ::: exactitudes ::: ::: Asian girls with their designer bags 
Cardi-clad, geek-chic boys (aka Opening Ceremony employees) 
Scarf-loving, short-haired emo chicks (aka Lower East Side hipsters) 
• Photographer Ari Versluis and stylist Ellie Uyttenbroek’s ongoing project ‘Exactitudes’, is a project that photographs people in various ‘style tribes’ to show that individuality is, well, dead. Stylish folks whose style fit together are asked to pose in the same way which eventually makes them all blend together. So-called ’sub-culture’ groups like goths, punks and emos who define themselves as ‘individual’ and ‘different’ end up allying themselves into something that makes them no different at all. Pete Wentz is not original, folks! Please! The existing Exactitudes photographs are now on display at Selfridges. ::: ::: fop finds ::: :::  
• This little brass horsebit necklace from In God We Trust is only $45. They also make an adorable pair of knee-high socks with a horsebit detail. These would look so cute peeking out of a pair of boots. $20. Reminds me of Gucci.  
• The 3.1 Phillip Lim Collection by Phillip Lim has been going strong since its inception in 2005. After years focusing in womenswear, Lim released his first menswear collection in 2007. Using roomy silhouettes, the 3.1 Philip Lim Men’s line fits more men more comfortably where they need it the most. Above: Trump L'oeil Cardigan and Cashmere Motorcylce Jacket. Available from Aloha Rag and Eluxury. 
• Coinciding with the release of Wong Kar Wai's film, My Blueberry Nights, Opening Ceremony has created a limited-edition run of T-shirts, postcards, and posters featuring original scouting photographs taken by the legendary director while searching for filming locations. T-shirts, $95; postcard set, $25; posters, $50; all available exclusively at Opening Ceremony's New York and Los Angeles locations. [via nyp] Get a chance to meet the director tomorrow night - see :not to miss: below. See you there!  
• Leanimal is a new clothing line by Leanne Marshall, a fashion designer based in Portland, OR who studied fashion at FIDM in San Francisco. Her spring line premiered Portland Fashion Week with the theme "Haphazard Origami" which figures delicate folds in fabrics and creative angles.   • For spring: United Bamboo gold linen flats with origami detail and United Bamboo silver linen pumps   
• At a certain point, a shoe stops being a shoe and becomes a work of art—like when it's made from stingray and python skins, embedded with semiprecious stones and crystals, and amazes from every angle. By these guidelines, Chrissie Morris' shoes are veritable masterpieces, but the last thing she wants them to be is precious. "I want to create something that's unusual, yet feminine and easy to wear," Morris explains. "My shoes are for women like me, my mother, my sister—strong women with strong personalities, who like beautiful things." [via jc]   
• Covet: Thread Social Tiered Halter Dress / Jill Stuart Wool Mini Dress / Miu Miu Origami Babydoll Dress (I’ve been contemplating this and it looks like I’m too late!) ::: ::: street life ::: ::: 
• Reebok is one of many brands teaming up with women’s clothing brands and has teamed up with Married to the Mob to collaborate on the Reebok Freestyle High. Reebok uses Married to the Mob’s signature lips for the sole of the shoe as well as the White upper. Sarah of Colette fame has said nothing about the release, but stay tuned for more details. [via hisnob] 
• Some good news for sneakerheads, from a rock-solid neighborhood informant: "Alife is opening their 3rd store on rivington in the next month or so. All of them will be on the same block between Clinton and Suffolk." • Kidrobot has entered into a collaboration with Schifter + Partners [which produces Jill Stuart and licenses L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers handbags] on a handbag and small accessories collection set to hit shelves this fall. The collection includes two groups, one in nylon and the other in canvas. There will be 12 styles in the nylon collection on which three Kidrobot toys — the Smorkin’ Labbit, Mini Munny and Yummy Breakfast — attach to the side. The cotton canvas collection consists of 8 styles. The handbag and accessories collection will be available in about 200 department and specialty stores nationwide including Kidrobot stores and kidrobot.com. [via WWD] ::: ::: opening news ::: ::: 
*first shot of the exterior of the new store in Seoul • One of the coolest stores in the world, Milan-based boutique 10 Corso Como will be opening a second location in Seoul. The new location will be opening its doors in March 2008. The Milan flagship opened in 1991 and has led the concept shop movement, housing a store, hotel, book shop, gallery and restaurant. [via select/db] 
• Well before Sweden became fashion's birthplace of over-dyed skinny jeans, it was the home of Acne, a multi-faceted design company that infused the hallmark of Scandinavian aesthetics into a truly modern trend-free collection. Today, Stockholm's finest is bringing its singular vision of subdued utilitarian idealism to a light-filled shop on Greene Street—the label's first "studio" in the States at 10 Greene Street, NYC. [via refi29]  
(l.) the space and the curves with its white walls and nautilus layout (r.) One of the more straight forward inspirations - a giant Chanel purse open to reveal a Chanel compact by the Swiss artist Sylvie Fleury • It's all in the (Chanel) bag: Art meets fashion. Chanel Mobile Art at its first stop, Hong Kong, is 7,500 square feet of space showcasing the works of 20 contemporary artists. Chanel required all the artists to produce work inspired by the quilted handbag, the "2.55.” [via iht]
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• Add this one to your library. "The Vivienne Westwood Opus offers a startling insight into Vivienne Westwood, her manifesto and her stunning designs, which reflect the passion of her collections. Since it is a very personal and special project for the Grand Dame of British Fashion, only a very limited number of 900 copies will be available to the public worldwide." The Opus will be available in 9 different covers (100 copies per cover) with each personally signed by Ms. Westwood. Available now.  
• Engrave Your Book takes customized laser engraving to one of the most commonly carried of books - Moleskines. Anyone can log onto EYB and upload their own artwork for engraving on any of the fifteen different moleskins they offer. I love all of my plain Moleskines but these are special. Also see Engrave Your Tech – beautiful. [via select] ::: ::: through the lens ::: ::: 
• Graffiti pictures taken in HDR • Anthony Lane's appreciation of the Leica. • Panoramic photos from the Apollo missions. Stunning. ::: ::: not to miss ::: ::: 
• Planet B-Boy in theaters now. See it before you miss out on an extraordinary film on the big screen. Can't say enough about this project. 
• Meet Wong Kar Wai at Opening Ceremony, NYC - Wednesday, April 2nd from 5-6:30pm 
• GOING... 
• The ©MURAKAMI exhibit showcases some of Takashi Murakami’s most influential pieces created from 1992 to 2000, including the 23-foot-high Tongari-kun sculpture and the Tan Tan Bo paintings. The exhibit is sponsored by Louis Vuitton, and apparently, folks will be peddling LV/Murakami bags outside of the museum! Saturday, April 5th – Sunday, July 13th Wed-Fri: 10am-5pm / Sat & Sun: 11am-6pm @ Brooklyn Museum of Art (200 Eastern Pkwy, 718.638.5000) 
• This Sunday, April 6th, S.O.B.’s presents hipster hip-hop icons, The Cool Kids, in their first-ever headlining performance in Manhattan, New York. The Cool Kids broke into the public eye in late 2007 as a crossover rap group, attracting fans and media attention in both hip-hop and indie rock circles. Cost: $17 Official Site: http://sobs.com/ | | |
| Conventional: One Dozen Red Long-stemmed Roses in a Box 
Unconventional: Bandai's Soul of Chogokin Gold Lightan Wooden Box Set LTD!  
 
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• A-Ron just opened a new boutique on the LES, called The Wreck Center. Here's what the NY Times had to say about the shop: Residents of a sleepy SoHo block aren’t sure what to make of the Wreck Center, a store/performance space/art installation that has invaded their neighborhood like a post-apocalyptic circus. Decorated with graffiti, gold paint and 5,800 feet of Day-Glo masking tape, the space, designed by Rafael de Cárdenas, pops, to say the least. “Finally one came up to me,” said Aaron Bondaroff, the project’s ringleader, “and told me it was about time someone did something cool in the neighborhood again.” Until the end of February, when the building that houses the Wreck Center is torn down, Mr. Bondaroff, the downtown impresario better known as A-Ron, has planned a series of invite-only book signings, launch parties, art and music shows, even a little stand-up comedy; a storefront will sell the wares of all involved. “And as soon as everyone catches on,” he said, “it’ll be over.” That is, until May, when the Playboy channel broadcasts a documentary on the whole affair. [via nyt] :: Collabos ::
• LRG does not slow down. Another collabo: Their own interpretation of Casio's G-Shock. It comes in white with characteristic "LRG green" details. Packaging is a nice touch as well, DJ case like box with LRG branding. [via hype] 
• British label Eley Kishimoto (created by Wakako Kishimoto and Mark Eley) teamed up with Medicom Toy to create a 100% & 400% Be@rbrick set. Those products covered in "flash" print are available exclusively at Colette (Paris) in limited quantities. [via clon] 
• Fafi, the legendary Parisian graffiti artist who has most recently collaborated with Adidas, LeSportsac, and MOB, has created an cool line of cosmetics with MAC Cosmetics that will hit stores on February 13th, 2008. The capsule collection will feature limited edition packaging with Fafi’s signature Fafinettes on some of the products. [via crew] 
• Next May, the beginning of a lengthy collaboration between tokidoki and Onitsuka Tiger will give fans of both companies something to blog about. A blend of Italian artist Simone Legno’s modern characters and Onitsuka Tiger’s popular footwear, the two year-long collaboration will result in a steady stream of tokidoki love (that’s already been flying around like the herp, but we’re not gonna stop it) and will help both companies further spread the gospel of modern Japanese art. :: On the Wire ::
• A list of controversial fashion advertisements. Can't believe the Calvin Klein stuff (the 1995 campaign especially) didn't make it on there. [via kot] 
• To honor the 180th birthday of Francois Goyard, Goyard is releasing The Saint-Honore Clutch. The name of the clutch derived from the 1853 Paris flagship store located at Saint-Honore. This special edition clutch looks like a mini Goyard trunk, besides silver there are also black and white colorways and is about $4100. 
• Kirsten Dunst is the new spokesmodel for Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2008 ad campaign. The campaign was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Los Angeles back in November. Previous celebrity faces for the clothing line include Selma Blair, Kim Basinger, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Lindsay Lohan. • Scott Schuman – better known as The Sartorialist – has emerged over the last few years as the leading photographer of the blogosphere. He has taken some really compelling shots of people with great style around the world. With photos running on his own site as well as men.style.com and a column in GQ, Schuman has been selected as one of TIME Magazine's top 100 design influencers. Now an exhibition at the Danziger Projects Gallery highlights his work, not just as documentaries of fashion, but as art. “The photographs are artfully composed, light-infused, penetrating portraits of how fashion manifests itself in the real world as opposed to the runway - inclusive of all ethnicities, economic classes, age, and sex,” reads a press release. 521 West 26th Street, NYC. :: Frilly Thrill :: 
• Martin Margiela ring at Harputs Market ($135).  
• Bright yellow or cherry red, get this lollipop pendant necklace by Tatty Devine - a designer whose name sounds just as cheeky as her creations.  
• If you are looking for quality headphones to block out ambient noise, these aren't them. This miniscule pair ($271usd) is meant to hug your ring finger, displaying your love of music and allowing you to take one element of the DJ booth everywhere you go. Of course, if you want the turntable, too, Darkcloud has your needs covered two times over. The Spraycan necklace is another favorite. [via spld] 
• You picture the Marni woman as the type that works in an art gallery in Chelsea, knows her way around a serious 1,000 bottle plus wine list, and gracefully juggles uber cool motherhood with a bustling social schedule. Sorta. And though I have not yet come into my Marni years - or budget - I might just jump the gun and make every frock a Marni frock this season with these signature multicolored resin circle brooches. :: Artistic Finesse :: 
• Really interesting interview with artist/designer Tobias Wong by Rob Walker. [via kot] On Conscientious, several photographers answer the question "What makes a great photo?" 
• Jorge_Oswaldo’s vinyl art puts me in a good mood. Take a look at the steps to a finished piece. 
• From graffiti on the streets to galleries to the School of Visual Arts, John Breiner has been around the block in the New York art scene. His more recent work is painted onto the end pages of old books, a way of spanning time by adding his modern expressions to a small part of history. Color and negative space are the two main aspects of his work, and he executes both very well. His site is packed with work so visit www.johnbreiner.com and get yourself a dose. [via jux] :: TONIGHT :: 
• Guests can dance to the sounds of The Cool Kids: these two Chicago MCs put a new shine on old-school hip-hop with deliberate rhymes and bass-heavy, '80s-style beats. Antics abound as Chicago's up-and-coming MC Kid Sister mashes her fast and cheeky flow with a day-glo pop sound all her own. And turntablist prodigy and five-time world DJ champion A-Trak takes time out from touring with Kanye West to make a special appearance at One Step Beyond. And Cocktails keep the party going. 
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Surprise! My one and only got me this one and only original: First Love. Thank you. J While popping in and out of galleries and boutiques in the Mission of San Francisco, we were drawn to an artist/illustrator by the name of Hannah Stouffer (daughter of wildlife cinematographer, Marty). At Studio 3579, we were able to see, up close, original works by the artist hanging on the walls. Intricate, opulent, and densely packed with fresh and modern details while giving off a Victorian flair. Some other we like: My Darling and Trans-Am ~ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ~ * | | |
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<< crisp apple strudels >> 
• Terry Cloth Elephant. Adorable and good luck. 
• Pet Bookmarks designed by Victoria de Pereda from MoMA. 
• &Fork: 100 Designers, 10 Curators, 10 Good Designs. Representing Asia, Latin America, Europe, Australia and the U.S., the book explores recent trends in design including the connection between social responsibility and design and personal technology. Available from MoMA. 
• Ledbetter Finders Keepers. Cute little critters. 
• Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre by William Staehle is a real place, online. I really like these and they’re funny! [via thecov]
• You buy today. They ship today. Gifted. I like this print series. [via cp] << door bells and sleigh bells >> 
• My new favorite. Lipstick Queen is available at Elizabeth Charles, Lyell, and Barney’s. 
• Vena Cava Wool Shift Dress [via lag]
 • Alexander Wang Wool Vest Dress [via lag] 
• Kate Moss likes her cola. At BenG or Shotgun. 
• Crispin & Basilio Hooded Blazer [via aer] 
• Orthodox Clothing men’s collection has some really nicely shaped items. I like this hoodie because it has both a sweatshirt and sweater look in one. 
• We hope to be seeing a lot more of Hope in places other than Sweden. Merry Christmas baba, yes, you like the coat.   
• Merry Christmas to me: Opening Ceremony Cable Sleeve flare coat and Chaiken sweater coat. 
• Comme des Garcons x Chrome Hearts at Dover Street Market. << and schnitzel with noodles >> 
• Music video of the moment: Super Furry Animals' The Gift That Keeps Giving. Stick around all the way to the gruesome end. [via cp] 
• Sneaker Freaker Magazine’s Best of the Best 2007 feature is now live online. | | |
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