The theme of the current issue of PILOT is Fashion Vs Architecture. The convergence of art, architecture, fashion, technology and design is part of the fabric of the modern world. In recent years the elite fashion houses have begun to foster close working relationships with some of the world’s leading architects. Prada have a long-standing [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Prada FW09 by OMA Architects: “Untouched nature, looming crises and urban decadence in an unedited imaginary”
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Geek Alert / Tron Legacy / Daft Punk / 2010
One of the most exciting upcoming films of 2010 has to be Tron Legacy. A sequel to the classic 80s film…
“Tron Legacy is a 3D adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into [...]
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Rhys Darby likes wobbling bossoms
Rhys Darby on wobbly boobies and how climate change is happening faster than anyone expected…
In December this year world leaders will gather in Copenhagen to Sign On to a global agreement for action. Greenpeace want NZ to do its bit to help avoid global disaster, and are urging John Key to go to Copenhagen and Sign On [...]
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Dimensions of Ambiguity
The relentless pursuit of pleasure and a searing indictment of the aesthetic decadence of turbo capitalism…
In PILOT issue #1 we published an interview with American artist Terry Rodgers. As talented as he is controversial, at first glance, Rodgers’ work appears to show a world of unrestricted hedonism. Jaw-droppingly beautiful people at play in elite private [...]
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Wonderland: The Mystery of the Orchid
Like most people working in the creative industries, occasionally I’ll have one of those days when I’m just not feeling it. I’ll be sitting at my computer and for whatever reason, nothing much happens. Inspiration becomes frustratingly elusive. Motivation begins to slide… When that happens, the best thing you can do is go and do [...]
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Cadbury Vs Whittakers Chocolate
We’re chocolate lovers at PILOT. You have to have at least one vice to make life worth living and as far as vices go, a predilection for chocolate is harmless enough. In fact dark chocolate is positively good for you and as a mood-enhancer chocolate can be relied on to instantly improve any social situation.
New [...]
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Passion For Creation
The convergence of art, architecture, fashion, technology and design is increasingly intrinsic to the fabric of the modern world. Louis Vuitton’s collaborations with artists Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami have been hugely successful and many of the elite fashion houses have commissioned leading architects to design their flagship stores. Frank Gehry for Issey Miyake, Herzog [...]
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New Zealand’s Newest Fashion Award /
Up and coming fashion designers in New Zealand have the chance to further their careers to the tune of NZ$10,000 in prize money, with an Italian flavour.
To celebrate it’s impending launch, Peroni Leggera announces the first annual Lighter Side of Italian Style Fashion Design competition. Entrants, who must be over 20 years of age and can be in [...]
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