Sensual and unpretentious, a sculptural armchair is a welcome addition to any abode.
Antony Chair by Jean Prouvé, $1262.00 @ Unica Home
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Elegant and whimsical, a simple satchel brings out the schoolboy in us all.
Industrial wool felt messenger bag, $245.00 @ Carga
Eek! This is going to sound really, really gay but… Pop Rocks (the best Thursday night party ever) is returning to Bar 13 this Thursday Night with DJ Chip Duckett at the helm. [SpinCycleNYC]
RED CARPET SEASON for the book world is in full swing. Think horn-rimmed eyewear and sensible shoes in place of Balenciaga gowns and vintage Van Cleef. Even amidst economic woes—or even because of said woes—checks and statues alike are being tossed out to a ravenous hoard of writers from the balconies of the world’s finest foundations and trusts. Here’s a brief overview* of winners with clues about why they matter (or don’t).
The Winner: Euro-polyglot, novelist, and “man of the world” Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio. J.M.G published his first novel at 23 and has lived in Panama, Thailand, Mexico, Nigeria, France, Mauritius, and the good ol’ USA.
The Prize: The Nobel Prize for Literature includes a diploma (cubicle art!), a gold medal of Alfie’s profile, 10 million Swedish krona ($1.4 million US) and a lifetime of bragging rights.
The History: Established in the will of 19th century “dynamite tycoon” Alfred Nobel the literature prize has been awarded since 1901. Past winners include nobodies with last names like Morrison, Camus, Faulkner and Hemingway. Incidentally, the Swedish Academy came under fire this year for claiming American lit was too “insular.”
The Future: Getting a Nobel is like having the biggest cock at an all-star porn convention. It’s big. And winners will forever be taught in high-school – their ideas defining what future generations will think about when they think about boring summer reading.
*Next week the Booker, the Gellar, the Pulitzer, et al. Oh. And. Um. You may think you’re above reading books that win fancy awards. But guess what? You aren’t.
The statement shoe is here to stay. Set yourself apart with one that whispers seductively.
Grey Buckle Sneaker, $532.00 @ Costume National
This week homo-neurotic takes a virtual and real-life trip to Italia. Stay tuned.
Obedient Sons | I would prefer viewing Swaim and Christina Hutson’s collection on a large autopsy table with good overhead lighting in order to fully appreciate all the neat details inside. The clothes have a monastic quality that seems to neither flatter nor imbue the wearer with any particular charm, but these runway photos can be deceiving. Hidden in the carefully sewn lining or perfectly set button holes are the kind of details that educate you on the skill and delicacy of suit making. It’s perhaps these things that make the clothes special and only until you’ve tried it on and felt it can you really know. Doubtful that their high waisted trousers will catch on with retailers but there is plenty of smart dressing in the suits and sex in the shorts to keep all the men and boys happy.
MONDAY - Buck the disposable fashion trend and invest in a luxurious statement piece for the coming fall. Just repeat after me….cashmere is forever.
Double Breasted Cardigan by Phillip Lim, $722.00 @ Oak
Aspiring super-villain Dr. Horrible (Neil “my boyfriend” Patrick Harris) wants to join the Evil League of Evil and win the girl of his dreams, but his nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan “my ex-boyfriend” Fillion) tops stops him at every turn in this complete three-part musical from Joss Whedon.
ATLAS SOUND – alias Bradford Cox – who’s also the front man for Deerhunter, has a solo project out. Listen and learn more on hisspace. The music is described as both “ambient electronic” and “avant garage gauzy pop” — or whatever the fuck that means. Cox suffers from Marfan syndrome — a genetic disorder of the connective tissue — and that “outsiderness” greatly influences his music (Listen to Quarantined for example). More importantly he’s queer — a virgin!! — and wears dresses on stage.
The album’s from Feb 2008, but still deserves a look.
- Atlas Sound: Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel [Pitchfork]
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