Friday, October 25, 2013

Princess Diana Movie Sneak Peak

During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana embarks on a final rite of passage: a secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.

In theaters November 7.

Kate Moss for Topshop - New Collaboration Spring 2014

Kate Moss will launch a new collection for Topshop in April. The supermodel - who designed for the high-street store between May 2007 and November 2010 - is reportedly already working on the range, which will be sold in 40 countries worldwide and on Topshop.com.
The offering will comprise 40 pieces, spanning womenswear, accessories and footwear, and - as with previous Topshop collaborations - is expected to be inspired by Moss's personal wardrobe. The brand's creative director and Vogue contributing fashion.
Moss's first collection for Topshop in May 2007 was met with much fanfare: the supermodel launched the range by posing in the windows of the Oxford Street store, while the clothes themselves became ubiquitous among the under-30s. Highlights included a floral tea dress, which sparked a series of high-street copies, and denim cut-offs, similar to shorts that Moss wore to Glastonbury.

Ferragamo: Walking Stories - Episode 5

The fifth episode of Walking Stories by Luca Gadagnino for Salvatore Ferragamo.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Jennifer Lawrence Stikes (Another) Pose For Dior

It looks as though Jennifer Lawrence's relationship with Christian Dior is as strong as ever: the actress stars in a beautiful photo shoot for the fashion house's autumn/winter 13 magazine.The Hunger Games star - who also appears on the cover of Bazaar's November issue (but of course you knew that) - poses in a series of moody black-and-white images for the bi-annual publication from Dior. Shot by fashion photographer Mikael Jansson, the shots see the 23-year-old modelling a selection of sleek and androgynous Dior tailoring, with impossibly glowing skin and a dishevelled faux crop.Lawerence has been the face of the brand's Miss Dior handbag for two seasons now and is rarely seen in any other designer at major red carpet events (who can forget that Oscars gown?). We, for one, are glad to see that Jennifer Lawrence-Raf Simons relationship is still going strong - with results this beautiful, long may it continue.Like us on Facebook
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Condé Nast Ends Internship Program After Lawsuits

Condé Nast has decided to discontinue its internship program following a class-action lawsuit filed by two former interns saying that they were paid less than $1 dollar an hour, Women's Wear Daily reported on Wednesday.
Condé Nast, which houses magazine powerhouses like Vanity Fair, GQ and Vogue, was sued in June by former W Magazine intern Lauren Ballinger and former New Yorker intern Matthew Leib, both who claimed their employers had violated federal labor laws.
Interns currently employed with Condé Nast will not be affected by the decision and are allowed to keep their internships until the previously determined date, Women's Wear Daily also reported.
The decision for Condé Nast to end their internship program comes while the lawsuit against them is still pending. However, this is not the first case of media interns taking legal action against their employers. The same law firm handling the Condé Nast case is also representing an intern with Harper's Bazaar who sued Hearst Corporation in 2012 for being made to work up to 55 hours per week with no pay. In June, intern Eric Glatt won his lawsuit against Fox Searchlight Pictures for using unpaid interns in the production of the 2010 film, "Black Swan."

Ferragamo: Walking Stories - Episode 4

The fourth episode of Walking Stories by Luca Gadagnino for Salvatore Ferragamo.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Phaidon: Damn Good Advice



Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!) is a look into the mind of one of America's most legendary creative thinkers, George Lois.
Offering indispensable lessons, practical advice, facts, anecdotes and inspiration, this book is a timeless creative bible for all those looking to succeed in life, business and creativity.

Lessons from the incomparable life of 'Master Communicator' George Lois, the original “Mad Man” of Madison Avenue.

Organized into inspirational, bite-sized pointers, each page offers fresh insight into the sources of success, from identifying your heroes to identifying yourself.

The ideas, images and illustrations presented in this book are fresh, witty and in-your-face.

Whether it’s communicating your point in nanosecond, creating an explosive portfolio or making your presence felt, no one is better placed than George Lois to teach you the process of creativity.

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Homemade Granola

Delicious homemade granola recipe from one of our favorite cooking blogs: call me cupcake! 

Granola

1 1/4 cup / 300 ml rolled oats
1 1/4 cup / 300 ml spelt oats
1/2 cup / 125 ml oat groats
1/2 cup / 125 ml hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cup / 125 ml almonds, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cup / 125 ml walnuts, coarsely chopped
1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup maple syrup

Optional

Roasted coconut chips
100 ml raisins or optional dried fruit

Heat oven to 175° (350 F). Mix all ingredients except coconut chips and raisins in a large bowl.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add coconut chips and bake for another 5 minutes. Add raisins if desired when mixture is completely cool. Store in an airtight jar. Serve with your favorite topping such as berries and milk or yoghurt.
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Ferragamo: Walking Stories - Episode 3

The third episode of Walking Stories by Luca Guadagnino for Salvatore Ferragamo.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

The World's Best Shopping Malls

 Rather than focus on the biggest, brashest shopping centers, Forbes has asked their panel of industry experts to choose what they believe are the best malls for discerning shoppers. Whether you’re chasing after a limited edition Chanel handbag, the freshest sushi this side of the Atlantic or the ultimate tourist attraction, one of these malls has got it.
1. Melbourne's GPO
Melbourne, Australia
2. Tokyo Midtown
Tokyo
3. The Galleria
Houston, Texas
4. Wafi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5. Via Bellagio
Las Vegas, Nevada
6. Villagio Mall
Doha, Qatar
7. Roppongi Hills
Tokyo, Japan
8. The Shops at Columbus Circle
New York, N.Y
9. The Dubai Mall
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10. Ngee Ann City
Singapore

Bless The Mess: Jackets for the Chic Urban Femme


Bless the Mess was born from a shared passion for fashion and style, between two best friends. Their travels around the world and encounters with diverse people have enriched their nomadic lives, and it is as a result of these experiences that they have decided to collaborate. This synthesis of spirits has created a collection of jackets for the chic urban femme, a free spirit who appreciates details and ethnic adornment. Bless the Mess is colorful contradictions. A brand that generates inspiration from worldly authentic encounters amalgamated with a sense of freedom.What began as a small shared dream has developed into a real studio in the city of Barcelona. “We want to create a clothing brand that is reflective of our passion so that we can share our fashion perspective with likeminded women.”
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Ferragamo: Walking Stories - Episode 2

What's happening in Echo Park? Now online, the second episode of Walking Stories from Los Angeles.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Palais Royal by Pierre Hardy

The French brand celebrates 10 years of its Palais Royal boutique with a capsule collection inspired by Daniel Buren's graphic stripes and Paul Bury's optical illusions, which can be seen in the public artwork at the Palais Royal from the store at 156, galerie de Valois.
With experimental shapes, sculptural styles, laser cut leather, stiletto heels and graphic trainers, Pierre Hardy's latest collection draws heavily on architecture. After studying fine art and then learning the footwear design ropes at Christian Dior and Hèrmes, where he was design director for women's footwear, the designer founded his own eponymous shoe brand in 1999. In 2003, he opened his first Parisian boutique in the Palais Royal gardens, a monumental center of French history. To celebrate a decade in the Paris hotspot, Pierre Hardy created Palais Royal, an ultra graphic capsule collection and homage to two of the most famous pieces of art at Palais Royal: Buren's columns and Paul Bury's fountain. A pair of sneakers and a stiletto shoe in graphic black and white leather stripes are collection standouts, packing just as much of a style punch in flats or heels.

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