CRASH!

Inside Chloe Sevigny's Closet

2011-12-05T22:09:00.001-06:00

Opening Ceremony got to step inside Chloe Sevigny's East Village closet. Surprisingly low-key pieces like old film props are stashed next to sketches of custom dresses by Alber Elbaz. It's been 15 years since she was the face of Miu Miu (look that ad campaign up ASAP), and she has a surprise memento she shares at the end of this video to prove it.

The Best Seattle Men's Stores - Part One

2010-10-28T18:55:00.004-05:00

I posted about my favorite menswear stores in Seattle nearly four years ago, but considering how much the retail landscape has changed since then, I thought it'd be worth an update.

+ Nordstrom Downtown - A newly expanded men's designer selection now includes six new brands this season, including Shipley & Halmos and Opening Ceremony. Also on offer are new American favorites like Spurr and Rag & Bone, as well more established European brands like Burberry Prorsum and Gucci. Loden Dager, A.P.C., Hentsch Men, Maison Martin Margiela, John Varvatos, dsquared2, and the incredibly rare Marni round out the bunch. A little something for everybody, but all incredibly solid wardrobe additions.

+ Blackbird - Ballard's world-renowned men's shop is still as reliable as ever. An early proponent for the American heritage revival, there are well-curated and exclusive items from brands like Alden, Pendleton and Woolrich (both Woolen Mills and John Rich & Bros.), all with a Northwest slant (as opposed to Opening Ceremony's progressive bent). Beyond that, the list of brands keeps going, with cult Japanese labels like Coming Soon to slick, smart American designers like Simon Miller and Tim Hamilton. You really have to check it out to understand why magazines like Monocle keep raving about it. Also check out The Field House, their more outdoorsy, woodsman-friendly sister store.

+ Jack Straw - An extremely edited selection of labels for men includes Adam Kimmel, Dries Van Noten, and Engineered Garments. The client is mature, sophisticated, and well-educated, with a strong appreciation for refined detailing and unexpected fabrications. For the creative Seattle man who doesn't want to wear another damn Brioni suit. For the women in their lives, check out the selection of Yoshi Kondo sweaters.

+ Crossroads Trading Co. - The Capitol Hill outpost recently doubled in size, and for the extremely patient and diligent, you can find some unbelievable deals. My recent finds include A.P.C. coats, a Band of Outsiders vest, Marc by Marc Jacobs shirts, and Surface to Air shoes, and virtually everything in the store is under $60. Just beware, the best stuff requires coming in often and being ready to dig.

Coming soon: an update including Barneys, Veridis, Kuhlman, and more.

Prada Spring/Summer 2011 Full Fashion Show

2010-10-09T15:04:00.000-05:00

Stripes and monkeys are going to be EVERYWHERE next year. Get psyched.

Martha Streck Looks Good

2010-10-09T15:00:00.001-05:00

Made in Brazil: The Horse Whisperer

How the hell is model Martha Streck so gorgeous?

CORGI!

2010-08-28T03:43:00.000-05:00

Oh, come on, how could anybody not want a corgi after this? Via Corgi

VINCE Opening at Bellevue Square

2010-07-25T23:00:00.002-05:00

Vince, maker of the softest tees you could ever imagine (I'm wearing one right now!), is coming to Bellevue Square this November. With a slew of stores already on the East Coast and in California (plus one in Texas), the brand is really revving up their own retail network. Already available at Nordstrom, Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Mario's, Mercer, and a few other places around Seattle, the line is clearly a hit with the upscale, super-casual vibe of the area. Their sweaters are pretty exceptional, and their button-downs are about as easy to wear as any I've bought so far. I have to say, it's tough for me to choose a favorite between James Perse and Vince, so I'm gonna leave it as a tie for now. But come November 5, we'll see if the new store persuades me in one direction. Check more out here.

Shooz

2010-02-18T21:56:00.003-06:00

Reasons I think I might like Crossroads:

1) Dries Van Noten sneakers for $34!

2) Dior Homme sneakers for $34!

Fuck yeah.

Broken Bells - "The High Road"

2010-01-29T13:08:00.001-06:00

Hey! It's the dude from The Shins with the guy from Gnarls Barkley! Together! And, shit, it just sounds good. Lame video though.

YACHT - "Psychic City (Voodoo City)"

2010-01-08T21:10:00.002-06:00

I know it's bordering on hipster scum and all that, but it's undeniably catchy =\

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - "40 Day Dream"

2010-01-08T21:03:00.001-06:00

Two months later, I finally figured out who the hell sang this song!

Walter Meego - "Girls"

2009-12-22T02:22:00.001-06:00

Where have I been? Slow to catch on, that's for sure.

Cold War Kids - "Audience"

2009-12-11T04:03:00.001-06:00

This is one of the best songs I've heard this year. Yea, this year kind of sucked, but even in a good year, this song would hold its own.

Albert Hammond Jr. vs Julian Casablancas

2009-11-13T00:59:00.002-06:00

Does anybody miss The Strokes yet? Yeah, whatever. In any case, whose solo project sings to your heart?

Albert Hammond, Jr.'s (that's a punctuation nightmare) "GfC" is from 2008, but the whole CD is really slick and worth a listen:

Julian Casablancas' sounds more Strokes-like, for better or for worse. Just listen:

The Big Pink - Dominos

2009-11-12T19:35:00.001-06:00

Not new, but noteworthy

The Temper Trap - "Sweet Disposition"

2009-09-29T21:34:00.000-05:00

Catchy!

Beyonce - Sweet Dreams

2009-09-24T03:08:00.001-05:00

FANTASTIC. That's the only way to describe Beyonce's new video for "Sweet Dreams". I absolutely hated "Halo," but with this, all is forgiven.

What I Wore 1

2009-09-08T00:47:00.004-05:00

American Apparel tri-blend cardigan, Gant plaid button-up, Rag & Bone jeans, Cole Haan cap-toe oxfords

Shakira is Fantastic

2009-08-06T03:19:00.001-05:00

Shakira - New Music - More Music Videos

Shakira's new song "She Wolf" is fantastic. The video is also fantastic. Her ass is fantastic. The lyrics make no sense, but she makes them fantastic. Shakira is fantastic.

Jean Carlos = Impossibly Hot, Part 2

2009-07-15T12:31:00.002-05:00

If I could spend a lazy summer day with Jean Carlos like this, I'd probably end up padlocking the door and swallowing the key. Just sayin'.

Made in Brazil: Lazy Days Of Summer

Bradley Cooper Is Hot.

2009-06-16T02:28:00.003-05:00

Bradley Cooper is so damn fine. Watch The Hangover dammit. Laugh real hard and see him in his underwear. That is all. Photoshoot and interview at Details (I still haven't gotten to the interview though, somebody should summarize it).

It's Not A Remote, It's A Freaking Penis.

2009-06-13T03:42:00.001-05:00

It's a "flesh-like" gel that becomes "turgid" when you touch it. Yea, that's a penis.

Strange Gel Remote Concept by Panasonic by CubeMe

Bradley Cooper + Zach Galifianakis

2009-05-27T04:30:00.001-05:00

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis from Between Two Ferns

God I love Bradley Cooper :D

Yoann Gourcuff = HOT

2009-05-26T03:31:00.005-05:00

Yoann Gourcuff is not only a stupidly hot French soccer...err, futbol...player, but he also happens to be the same age as me. Blech. And by blech, I mean I would do anything he told me to do. :D More here.

Shoe Porn

2009-05-23T03:50:00.000-05:00

Pucci shoes by Peter Dundas for Fall 2009, already in the apartment of Julia Restoin-Roitfeld. Swoon.

What Good Scrambled Eggs Look Like

2009-05-18T19:56:00.001-05:00

Thanks Martha Stewart for the helpful hints! They're fucking delicious.

Anna Wintour vs Fat Minnesotans

2009-05-18T12:32:00.002-05:00

“I had just been on a trip to Minnesota where I can only kindly describe most of the people that I saw as little houses" - Anna Wintour. I LOVE HER.

Oprah vs Anna Wintour

2009-05-18T12:24:00.001-05:00

I don't even know who to side with here :( Not that's there's any side to take, I can love them both!

Jean Carlos = Impossibly Hot

2009-05-13T01:42:00.001-05:00

Jean Carlos is stupidly, impossibly hot. There's just no other way around it. Hot. Hot. Hooooottttt.

Made in Brazil has tons of him. Check it out.

Fun with Poladroid

2009-04-26T17:12:00.003-05:00

It's silly, it's fun, and it's free! With Poladroid, you can make great little fake polaroids out of any photo. Just drag and drop an image file onto the little camera, and wait a little bit while the photo "develops." Genius!

The Bravern - Bottega Veneta Pulling Out?

2009-04-26T12:48:00.002-05:00

Is Bottega Veneta pulling out of the Bravern development in Bellevue? All press releases and mentions of the boutique seem to have mysteriously vanished from the Bravern website. My guess is that the Gucci Group, which owns Bottega Veneta, was monitoring how the new Gucci boutique at 5th & University in downtown Seattle was performing, and combining that with the economy as a whole, decided to pull the plug on opening a Bottega Veneta in Bellevue. Oy.

Nick Symmonds + Naked Running = Thanks Nike!

2009-04-21T19:51:00.001-05:00

Why do I stay so loyal to Asics when they never have hot naked athletes running around like this?

Bret Harrison + Grounded for Life

2009-04-21T04:47:00.002-05:00

Sara and I used to watch "Grounded for Life" on the WB and would always comment on how absurd it was that that plain-looking redhead got to go out with that really cute guy. But beyond just staring at Bret Harrison, this show was actually pretty funny, like "Full House" meets middle-class trash. :D

Part One

Part Two

Bret Harrison + Shirtless = Fan Part 2

2009-04-20T05:44:00.003-05:00

Whoops, forgot the photos, but it deserves another post all its own. Because it's that lovely. From here.

Bret Harrison + Shirtless = Fan

2009-04-20T05:40:00.002-05:00

It seems that superherofan shares the same artistic appreciation that I do for Bret Harrison, previously of "Grounded for Life," then "The Loop" and now "Reaper."

Check the show out on Hulu, but only season 1, because they totally killed the show for season 2.

Chester French - She Loves Everybody

2009-04-20T05:37:00.002-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOTTnhsOEr0

I resisted, but this song is so damn catchy. I blame Pharrell.

Coolest Fucking Gown Ever

2009-04-12T02:01:00.004-05:00

Heyyyyyyy :D Designed by me!

From Megan Chan's Flickr here

Apple - Movie Trailers - Where the Wild Things Are

2009-04-09T15:43:00.000-05:00

Apple - Movie Trailers - Where the Wild Things Are

BEST. TRAILER. EVER. Watch it in 1080p, it's insane. Oh Spike Jonze!

Cool Freaking Boomerang Photo

2009-04-08T22:42:00.001-05:00

From You Look Marvelous:

"Long exposure photograph of a boomerang in flight with LED lights affixed to the ends."

Morton's + free filet-mignon finger sandwiches

2009-04-08T19:16:00.001-05:00

Restaurants | Happy Hour | Morton's serves up complimentary filet-mignon finger sandwiches | Seattle Times Newspaper

I want to go to there. Mmmm...

Dem Iowans...

2009-04-06T23:34:00.002-05:00

Nintendo Wii + Head-Tracking = Crazy-Ass Virtual Reality

2009-04-06T18:43:00.002-05:00

Or something like that. SO FREAKING COOL.

Crocs + Recession = Good News!

2009-03-19T12:43:00.000-05:00

Crocs could totally go out of business during this recession. Oh well... :D

An Upside to the Financial Crisis -- The Cut: New York Magazine's Fashion Blog

Cut Copy + Concert = Good!

2009-03-19T02:51:00.005-05:00

I almost forgot I went to the free Cut Copy concert on campus last night until "Nobody Lost, Nobody Found" played in iTunes DJ. I was in a total daze from sewing that damn coat that I could only go for the first 45 minutes or so, which was energetic, upbeat, and full of awkward WashU kids instead of hyper-extreme hipsters. Thankfully, it wasn't too crowded or too sweaty or whatever. Best moment? Some dumb bitch trying to squeeze to the front falling flat on her face after tripping on some guy's wheelchair. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Anyways, check out "Nobody Lost, Nobody Found" above. I really need to go to more concerts this summer.

Carine Roitfeld + CNN = Not Sure...

2009-03-18T23:43:00.002-05:00

I'm sorry, I just don't really understand a lot of the words that Carine Roitfeld, supremely chic editor of Vogue Paris, utters in this mostly lovely profile. But it's worth watching to just observe the world's most stylish woman in her natural habitat, wearing clothes that have literally debuted just days before on the runway, such as that freaking awesome Balenciaga dress (above) she wears to the office. The clothes she wears are a good six months or so away from hitting stores, if they go into production at all. Oh, it must be so, so good to be her.

Full Video — Carine Roitfeld on CNN: Revealed | Anna Wintour, insider wire, Carine Roitfeld | fashionologie

Erin Wasson = Brody Jenner - Penis

2009-03-11T18:37:00.002-05:00

Erin Wasson is so creative. She is such a wonderful artist. Her whole life is just amazing. Nah, I'm kidding, I kinda just wanna vomit after I read about the words that come out of her silly, pretty mouth. Nah, I'm kidding again, her mouth isn't all that pretty. In her own words:

“I get approached for a lot of TV projects. And I sit in a room with these people and I say ‘You guys realize you’re talking to the wrong girl?’ I’m not your cheesy girl that’s going to dress up in a hokey outfit and say all the sound bites that you want me to say. That’s just not who I am. I’m a total odd bird. I collect prison art and paper mache [sic] masks. I keep a journal and rip pages out of books. I think that when you open your mind, you realize there’s art everywhere, there’s art all around us. That’s what keeps the wheels in motion. To create is my ultimate goal. So why would I ever sell out?”

Erin Wasson Chooses ‘Creating’ Over Selling Out -- The Cut: New York Magazine's Fashion Blog:

CORGI!!!

2009-03-11T13:17:00.001-05:00

In better dog news, CORGI! IN JAPAN! WITH ADORABLY SHORT LEGS! :D

Roberto Cavalli + Your Dog = Leopard Puppies

2009-03-11T13:04:00.003-05:00

Your dog isn't spoiled enough with the peasant wares of Juicy Couture Doggy. You need to upgrade to something more refined and up to the level of your too-good-for-tap-water pooch. That's why, god forbid, Roberto Cavalli came up with a new line of...stuff...for dogs. Petwear? In any case, there's some satin robes with the Cavalli logo embroidered on the back, a carrier that resembles a guillotine, and (my personal favorite) leopard-print dog outfits. Because your dog's psychologist doesn't have enough issues to deal with, he can now add puppy identity crisis to the list. Really. Some people have those for their dogs. No joke. :(

Thanks to The Cut

No More Kyle XY = No More Matt Dallas

2009-03-05T04:51:00.000-06:00

The ABC Family show wasn't renewed for another season. Well, whatever. His acting ability somehow failed to convey anything beyond the dumbest, most vacant of expressions. But he has a nice body, no two ways about it. And that episode where he discovers sex is a future classic.

Is There No Other Way to Be Green?!

2009-03-05T03:08:00.002-06:00

Because these make me wanna vomit.

Pink Dolphin!

2009-03-03T04:01:00.001-06:00

This photo of the albino pink dolphin from the Telegraph has clearly been fucked with to the point of excess, but still, a pink dolphin! So freaking cool! And only slightly less gay than a pink unicorn. :)

Pink dolphin appears in US lake - Telegraph

The Virgins - "Week of Danger"

2009-02-28T15:29:00.002-06:00

Because you really can't have enough of them.

The Virgins - "Love Is Colder Than Death"

2009-02-28T02:05:00.001-06:00

My favorite song by The Virgins, now making me really regret not seeing them live, for free, when they came to my school a few weeks ago. D'oh!

YouTube - The Virgins: "Love Is Colder Than Death"

Fran Kranz + Funny Faces = Freaking Cute

2009-02-27T01:02:00.002-06:00

Fran Kranz is now on "Dollhouse" with Eliza Dushku, but these caps from some short-lived CBS show are really attractive. Even with his tendency to make funny faces. :)

Adorkable of the Month: Fran Kranz - Squarehippies.com

Parenting FAIL

2009-02-26T22:36:00.001-06:00

see more pwn and owned pictures

Because staying in school is cool!

Mary Katrantzou - London Fashion Week

2009-02-26T00:01:00.002-06:00

Mary Katrantzou's big debut at London Fashion Week was full of buzz. Her perfume bottle prints were stunning and fresh, which is big praise in London, where every other young designer sees themselves as the next Johnathan Saunders. Can't wait to see more from her.

Mary Katrantzou Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Runway Review

Brian Joubert + Underwear = Skanky French Skater Hotness

2009-02-25T23:54:00.001-06:00

Watch Brian Joubert workout in underwear video | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Brian Joubert workout in underwear video | Free Videos - Watch Online Videos - Guide | Veoh

Thanks to a nearly 4x increase in traffic in response to that Johnny Weir post, I'm gonna try something a little different. And this is a very good kind of different. Sorry for being such a skank. :)

Pontiac Stinger = An Ugly Place to Hoard Shit

2009-02-25T23:27:00.002-06:00

"A colorful place to cram useless shit" is the best way to describe this modern marvel concept car from 1989! Who knows, maybe it'll come back, day-glo green is unfortunately infiltrating mainstream society again as we speak.

The Stranger | Slog | Thanks for Disappointing Me Again, "Future"!

Christopher Kane Fall 2009

2009-02-23T19:53:00.001-06:00

fashionologie has the scoop on the new Christopher Kane show. Kane is easily one of the top three designers in London right now, along with Giles Deacon and...a third, rotating member (Louise Goldin maybe?). This show is faaaaar better than his crack-whack Planet of the Apes meets The Flintstones collection from last season.

VMAN - Johnny Weir Can Skate a Little

2009-02-23T19:49:00.000-06:00

VMAN - Johnny Weir Can Skate a Little

Johnny Weir + Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" = kind of ridiculous. No, absolutely ridiculous.

Coconut Records - "West Coast"

2009-02-16T04:58:00.001-06:00

It's catchy! Thanks Jason Schwartzman!

It's Fashion Week!

2009-02-15T15:20:00.004-06:00

New York Fashion Week is in full swing, and there are a few designers you definitely need to look for. Altuzarra, Hester, and Cushnie et Ochs are getting the biggest buzz, while Bibhu Mohapatra (styled by Lauren Santo Domingo) and Hutson (from the duo behind Obedient Sons & Daughters) are also on my radar. Ohne Titel and Yigal Azrouël (who had Ashley Dupre in the front row, totally unbeknownst to him) are finally coming into their own, but neither has hit the big-time quite like Anna Wintour fave Alexander Wang. More to come!

The Stranger Eats at Denny's

2009-02-15T13:07:00.000-06:00

Morning in America - Restaurants - The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper: "The Great Grand-Slam Giveaway may not have hit its target market—the would-be Applebee's customer, tightening the proverbial if not the actual belt—but it created exorbitant goodwill among high schoolers, stoners, and the homeless (and, probably especially, combinations thereof)."

A perfect description of all that was the free Denny's breakfast.

Michelle Obama + Vogue = Best. Cover. EVER.

2009-02-10T15:53:00.004-06:00

EDIT: Cover leaked!!!

The pictures haven't leaked yet, but the Washington Post has finally confirmed that Michelle Obama will indeed be on the grand March issue of Vogue, as just about everybody had predicted. She wears Jason Wu on the cover (of course) and Narciso Rodriguez in side (no surprise there) and was shot by Annie Leibovitz (naturally). Andre Leon Talley wrote the article (though who really reads anything he writes?). Can't freaking wait for the photos to leak.

Cool Shit to Buy

2009-02-08T00:18:00.002-06:00

It's a laptop holder. Fooled you! The designboom shop has it for various prices depending on size. Also comes in a camera case version. Get it here.

Jon Hamm + 30 Rock = Mighty Tasty

2009-02-06T16:53:00.002-06:00

Jon Hamm is indisputably the best thing to ever come from St. Louis. Period.

The Stranger + The Gucci Party

2009-02-05T23:23:00.002-06:00

Somebody from The Stranger got invited to the opening celebration for the new Gucci in Seattle. Too fucking bizarre. Anyways, the wonderful account is here and the photo is from here. Oh, Mr. Chihuly!

Class Act - Missing Michael Kors Watch

2009-02-04T14:01:00.001-06:00

Because we all need to think about the models in this recession...

2009-02-03T15:58:00.002-06:00

Gabriel Chytry is gorgeous. He just is. And somebody should do something to take advantage of that. Like booking him for a modeling gig. You have my blessing.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona = Gorgeous

2009-02-02T22:38:00.004-06:00

Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Woody Allen's latest Scarlett Johansson showcase, is definitely worth watching, especially now in the doldrums of winter. The lens is sensuously washed in seductive shades of saffron, reflecting the delicious golden haze of the Spanish summer sun. This works only to enhance the undeniable beauty of Pénelope Cruz, so sultry and sumptuous, despite her role as a woman constantly on the verge of meltdown. Sonia Grande's costumes sing of chic summer ease, featherweight and flowing against the body with every breeze, invoking envy in anyone stuck in Midwestern winter hell. Allen, in highlighting Barcelona's typical but still stunning Gaudí and Miró, as well as the quieter beauty of the countryside and other overlooked sites, has found a new city to which he can write a love song. Everything about the film made me yearn for a vacation. Damn you, Woody Allen. Damn you.

Pharrell + Frontin' = Still Good!

2009-01-30T03:13:00.001-06:00

David Beckham - Fugly + French = Yoann Gourcuff

2009-01-25T21:34:00.004-06:00

I don't care for David Beckham. He's just not terribly attractive in the face in the way so many other folks are. He's just gross. But Yoann Gourcuff! Oh my! Purely delectable. Extremely attractive. Oh, so wonderfully French. Drool.

Hussein Chalayan = Fashion Genius

2009-01-25T03:26:00.001-06:00

In light of his exhibit at London's Design Museum, Style.com has posted a video of his favorite moments from his past 15 years of beautifully refined, avant-garde design. It's spectacular.

The Talented Mr. Ripley Soundtrack

2009-01-24T22:19:00.001-06:00

Check out part of the soundtrack to The Talented Mr. Ripley by Gabriel Yared. It's damn good!

Jason Wu Trunk Show at Seattle Nordstrom

2009-01-22T14:13:00.003-06:00

Even if Jason Wu isn't reproducing Michelle Obama's inaugural gown, he still has a whole assortment of gorgeous gowns just waiting to be loved. Next Wednesday, at the flagship Nordstrom in downtown Seattle, there's going to be a Jason Wu trunk show on 2. While this has been planned for quite some time now, there really couldn't have been better timing for the event. It's especially surprising considering that the other designers on the Seattle Nordstrom trunk show schedule are Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, and Akris, none of which are up-and-coming designers in the slightest.

Here's the info from nordstrom.com:
Jason Wu Trunk Show
Wednesday, January 28, 11am - 3pm
Downtown Seattle
Seattle, WA 98101
In Collectors, Level 2. For more information or to RSVP, please call (206) 628-2111, ext. 1445.

Jimmy Choo 'Seattle' Sandal

2009-01-21T23:16:00.002-06:00

I'm not exactly the biggest fan of Jimmy Choo heels, mostly because they just seem to lack the personality of some other brands like Christian Louboutin and Nicholas Kirkwood. But when a woman needs versatile, dependable, gorgeous heels, Jimmy Choos do fit the bill. These Jimmy Choo 'Seattle' Sandals, available at Nordstrom for $785, are made with criss-cross straps of coated canvas with leather backing, heel, and lining. Maybe they're named after Seattle because of the new Jimmy Choo store opening in Bellevue at The Bravern in September, or maybe because coated canvas sandals seems like a natural fit for Seattle (only in the summer...). In any case, I think they're rather lovely and would go well with a multitude of outfits, so if you have that kind of cash sitting around, by all means go for it. Get them here.

Michelle Obama's Jason Wu Inauguration Gown

2009-01-21T21:23:00.004-06:00

Jason Wu designed an unbelievable, deliciously ethereal chiffon gown for Michelle Obama to wear to the Inauguration last night. Simply spectacular, and unquestionably just about the biggest boost to his company that anybody could ever imagine. It's like Barack and his Blackberry, money can't buy a better advertisement!

When did Tyson Ritter become Art Alexakis?

2009-01-17T17:55:00.002-06:00

Case in point, the new All-American Rejects video for "Gives You Hell".

Clair de Lune + Fantasia

2009-01-17T17:25:00.001-06:00

The Bravern + Bellevue Square + Downtown Seattle = A Shopping Trek

2009-01-16T20:24:00.004-06:00

Now that Ferragamo is opening a shop at The Bravern, the retail lineup there looks like this:

- Neiman Marcus
- Hermès
- Jimmy Choo
- Bottega Veneta
- Louis Vuitton
- Salvatore Ferragamo
- Tory Burch
- LTJ Arthur
- Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa
- Sur La Table
- Silberman/Brown
- Eye Society
- Dilettante Mocha Café
- David Barton Gym
- Wild Ginger
- John Howie Steak

Am I missing anything?

In any case, this further decentralizes high-end shopping in the Seattle metropolitan area. Bellevue Square has a Nordstrom with the designer assortment (including shop-in-shops for Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Gucci RTW, Fendi, Gucci, and Prada handbags, and David Yurman jewelry), plus Burberry, Movado, and Tiffany & Co. Pacific Place has Barneys New York, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., MaxMara, and the flagship Nordstrom across the street (which has shop-in-shops for Chanel, YSL, Dolce & Gabbana, and Gucci RTW, and more for accessories I won't list). Further down, near 5th & University, there are shops for Gucci, St. John, and Louis Vuitton. It's all kind of a headache if you wanna go from Seattle to Bellevue or vice-versa, but I'm guessing only hardcore shoppers would ever consider traipsing across 520 to do that. I'm just worried this is going to leave each shopping area with less foot traffic than they would want, considering walking from the Bravern to Bellevue Square seems like quite the trek. I know in cities like Boston, between Copley Place, Newbury Street, and Natick Collection, there's a lot going on in in different places, and for the moment they seem to be doing fine. We'll see this September I guess.

Regina Spektor - Fidelity

2009-01-15T14:06:00.002-06:00

I know it's old, but I really felt like listening to Regina Spektor today. And the video is real sweet. Watch and be mesmerized by the powdery colors! Or colorful powders. Or something like that.

PS: I want his shirt.

Why I Love Pugs

2008-12-28T06:08:00.000-06:00

A Little More Robert Pattinson

2008-12-23T19:31:00.002-06:00

Jury has spoken - Robert Pattinson's new haircut is exceptionally hot. That's right. He's perfect.

How Does This Make You Feel? - Squarehippies.com

Robert Pattinson + American Apparel Underwear Ad = Fake Fun!

2008-12-23T18:59:00.001-06:00

It's clearly fake, but it's making the internet rounds anyways, because everybody loves Robert Pattinson. Although the jury's still out on his new short hair.

OHLALA Mag: OHLALA ROBERT PATTINSON IN UNDIES! REAL OR FAKE?

Jennifer Connelly = More Stylish Than You.

2008-12-22T11:52:00.002-06:00

Jennifer Connelly is one of the most unbelievably stylish people in the world, due in no small part to the fact that she can put ANYTHING on and make it work. Even if it's fug, her face takes all the attention. Everything from Balenciaga to McQueen to Givenchy to Balenciaga again are all perfection on her. It doesn't hurt that she's good friends of Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière, who cast her in an ad campaign last year. Gorgeous.

Hot Jew - Shirt = Happy Hanukkah!

2008-12-22T00:23:00.001-06:00

What better way to celebrate the start of Hanukkah than with this guy, some model from Israel named Guy. I think. That part is pretty much irrelevant. I won't make any jokes about him lasting for eight days and seven nights. I'll just keep that all inside my head.

OHLALA Mag: NEW FACES: GUY L. FROM ISRAEL

Rick Warren - Obama's Palin?

2008-12-21T04:28:00.003-06:00

It would be difficult to be worse than this preachy, idiotic, disgusting sonuvabitch. At least Sarah Palin sunk John McCain's campaign. What's Fat Ricky gonna do for Obama?

Terence Koh - Black Light

2008-12-19T17:27:00.001-06:00

Come on, this shit is awesome. That thing looks like a freaking monster. Or a trap. Or a space weapon. Or anything far cooler than the dinky chandelier in your house.

Terence Koh - Black Light - Contemporary Art

Dior Homme + Sneakers = Freaking Amazing

2008-12-18T20:36:00.001-06:00

If you somehow end up with an extra $525 this Christmas on sneakers (all...one or two of you...), then there are no better sneakers than these Dior Homme leathers sneakers with mesh and metallic detail. I suspect Kanye West already owns a pair of these.

Dior Homme - Leather Sneakers - Saks.com

Ryan Lochte + Calvin Klein = Best Underwear Ads Since 2008

2008-12-17T21:00:00.003-06:00

These aren't them. Ryan Lochte's surely exceptional Calvin Klein Underwear ads don't come until next year, but the first pic is from his modeling portfolio. He looks quite amazing with his hair slicked back. The rest are from January's GQ, and sweet lordy are they great. I don't care what the hell they're supposed to be selling there. I'm sold.

Did I Mention That You Should Be Watching 'Chuck'?

2008-12-17T03:11:00.001-06:00

Now that's a good reason to watch. Go, Zachary Levi, go!

Bon Iver + Slow Winter Days = Love

2008-12-15T01:40:00.001-06:00

Bon Iver's "Skinny Love" is just the right thing to listen to right now. Right?

More Michiel Huisman

2008-12-14T02:39:00.003-06:00

There's a snow storm and I don't wanna write my art history papers. So, instead, I present lovely somethings that were apparently extras on a CD from Michiel Huisman. Great stuff.

The Sunday Drivers - On My Mind

2008-12-13T22:40:00.002-06:00

A great Spanish band called The Sunday Drivers and their song "On My Mind." Enjoy!

Michiel Huisman - Shirt = Dutch Romantic Comedy?

2008-12-13T04:52:00.003-06:00

I have no idea what's going on in this photo, and I don't even know for sure whether this movie is actually a romantic comedy, but I suppose it's called Phileine zegt sorry, which isn't actually the point. The point is that Michiel Huisman is shirtless in it, so to anybody from the Netherlands who would like to explain, in pictures or screencaps or otherwise, that would be greatly appreciated. Now if only Americans would replace Matthew McConaughey with this guy, we'd be all set.

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Shopping - Money = Gilt!

2008-12-12T00:17:00.002-06:00

JOIN GILT!

Seriously, it's really awesome. Right now there's a sale on Marc by Marc Jacobs for men, and I just got a really awesome sweatshirt for more than $100 off. For women, they have stuff like Zac Posen, Milly, Alexander McQueen, Boy by Band of Outsiders, and the like. It's really, really, awesome.

Things People Want for Christmas - Part II

2008-12-07T10:20:00.005-06:00

1 - Filson Tote Bag with Zipper
For quite some time now, the tote bag has slowly been replacing the messenger bag as the handsome option for men to haul their stuff. Who better than Filson, the Seattle-based maker of extremely masculine hunting gear, to make a tote bag that just won't quit? Attractive in tan, and available in otter green as well. But I suggest you stick to tan.
Available from Filson or Steven Alan for $130.

2 - A.P.C. New Standard in Raw Indigo in Raw Indigo
For the denim equivalent of the Filson tote, it's hard to beat A.P.C.'s most-beloved classic. Stiff as a board and completely raw to start, these jeans will eventually break down exactly the way you want them to. Just give it a few months, and you'll easily have the best pair of jeans in your closet. Also goes well with everything I've listed here so far. The price recently went up from $140 to $155, so might as well get them before the price goes up again.

3 -Shipley & Halmos Whitman Sport Shirt - White
A guy will need a nice white shirt to match his new jeans, shoes, and pullover, so why not get something new and quietly amazing like this Shipley & Halmos take on the classic? It's cut well, and it's on sale at Barneys for $69.

Things People Want for Christmas - Part I

2008-12-06T20:54:00.005-06:00

And by people, I mean me, or anybody else who happens to have the same taste as me. Here's a short list for now:
1 - Bed Stu Stentorian Oxford
Urban Outfitter has this incredibly attractive shoe. Black is fine and all, but a beautiful shade of grey is a surprisingly effective perfect antidote to a drab, grey sky. Add something as simple as dark, slim, straight-leg jeans and a nice, crisp, white shirt, and you have yourself a winning combination. Not bad at all for $78!
2 - A.P.C. Narrow Tunisian Pullover
Navy blue and light beige, cotton-cashmere blend, buttoned placket, lovely stripes. On sale for $133, if they have any left. Actually, anything from A.P.C. is pretty much a worthwhile choice. Plus, they're having a sale right now!

Britney Spears + Elephants = Magic

2008-12-05T04:25:00.000-06:00

Made in Brazil: All Eyes On Britney

Because Britney is back with what may be her best video ever. Who's excited? Okay, now back to reality.

The Stranger | Slog | The Greatest Disguise

2008-11-29T20:27:00.000-06:00

The Stranger | Slog | The Greatest Disguise

Genius. Pure genius.

Sean O'pry + H&M = HOT

2008-11-06T16:46:00.001-06:00

OHLALA Mag: OHLALA SEAN O'PRY FOR H&M

Yea, usually I'm not a fan of Sean O'Pry, but ever since he grew his hair out, he's looking better every day. A whole lot better. Here he is from his latest H&M ads. That's freaking hot.