Monthly Archives: September 2009

Samsung auction update

Samsung are running an online auction for photos by Otis Frizzell, Nick D, Marissa Findlay and heaps more mostly cool creative types. The auction closes in about 48 hours so be quick, it’s a good chance to pick up an Otis special for a good price and all proceeds go to youthline…

www.samsung-ultratouch.co.nz

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New Where the Wild Things Are posters

Witness the fitness! More new Where the Wild Things Are posters have been released. The NZ release date for the film is early December. Excited much?! 

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Michael Jackson / This Is It

Wikipedia says/ Michael Jackson’s This Is It is a 2009 American concert film documenting Michael Jackson’s rehearsals of the concert series of the same name, both on stage and behind the scenes. The film will comprise of Jackson mentoring his team for the 50 shows, as well as him creating, developing and ultimately staging the [...]

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Hedi Slimane / American Youth

Hedi Slimane is well known for his fascination with youth culture. He has discovered many young models and worked with many young bands in the UK indie rock scene. And of course, during his time at Dior Homme he redefined the male fashion silhouette. More recently Slimane has spent time in the US documenting American youth [...]

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Scott Schuman is The Sartorialist

I just got a copy of this book and it is pretty neat. Scott Schuman is the man behind popular blog The Sartorialist. After leaving a fashion sales position to take care of his daughter in 2005, Schuman began carrying a digital camera around the streets of New York City, taking pictures of people who [...]

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Samsung X Zambesi 4 Youthline

Samsung and Zambesi are hosting a photographic exhibition to launch the new Samsung Ultra touch phone and raise funds for Youthline. The exhibition, to be held at Zambesi’s new store in Newmarket on Wednesday, 16th September, will feature the photos of 9 local artists and fashion peeps. Artist Otis Frizzell; film director Taika Waititi; actress Madeleine Sami; [...]

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Where The Wild Things Are Update

New poster above and new trailer below for the fast approaching and long-awaited Spike Jonze directed Where the Wild Things Are. How much is this thing going to rule? Sooooooooo sooo much …

Also, this blog is a must read. It’s kind of like a combined blog about all the many influences and contributors to the [...]

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Kate Moss for Topshop

Kate Moss has just released her Autumn Winter 09 collection for Topshop and it is some stone-cold killer vintage rock and roll business. Love these shots, Kate Moss always looks extra dirty in black and white… 
“An eclectic collection of Kate’s wardrobe staples; mixing vintage glamour with a 70’s groupie vibe and sophisticated edge for a grown-up Autumn Winter 09. Featuring [...]

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Louis Vuitton / Art, Fashion & Architecture

This new book presents Louis Vuitton’s major collaborations with international artists, architects, designers, fashion designers and photographers. It provides a fresh perspective on the relationships that the luxury brand fosters with contemporary creation. A deluxe edition designed by Takashi Murakami is available now through Louis Vuitton stores worldwide. Love this image of the Faux Cul [...]

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Kidz In Space

Loving this new video by director Tim Van Dammen for Kidz In Space ‘Downtime’. The Kidz In Space are a Kiwi legend in the making. Distinctly un-enthused with the current state of music on Earth, they are onboard the Spaceship Synthesizer, launching themselves into the outer limits of the universe, in search of the finest alien [...]

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True Blood / New Blood is a MUST

Anna Paquin plays the delicious Sookie Stackhouse in the much loved Vampire show True Blood. Season 2 begins tonight at 9.30pm on Prime…

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Jay-Z / The Blueprint 3

The above is the official album artwork for Jay-Z’s new album The Blueprint 3. I actually think it is a fantastic album cover, although it does remind me strongly of the below image. Not sure yet on who did the artwork for the album. Influence or coincidence? 
UPDATE: I can’t find any official confirmation, but it is [...]

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Children of Vision / Online store opens

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