Apparently the recession is over, at least for a chosen few who are clamoring for the latest Hermes Birkin bag designed by L’enfant terrible Jean Paul Gaultier.
The French designer, known for unconventional looks (including Madonna’s cone bra back-in-the-day), has managed to update one of the most recognizable accessories around, without looking ridiculously inaccessible…the 11k price […]

SATURDAY 20
Coney Island Mermaid Parade

The annual ocean-themed art event is back, kicking off the unofficial start of Summer. Expect lots of aquatic, bedazzled looks by performers and parade-goers. Hosted by Harvey Keitel and Queen Mermaid Daphna, special appearances by The Uptown String Band and Monster Truck ‘Blue Thunder’…plus, performers from Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey. […]

FRIDAY 19
Ruff Club

You gotta get ur move on at the best indie/electro nite in NYC! Tonight, Ruff Club serves up an after party for Berlin’s first lady of electro Peaches, in celebration of new album I Feel Cream. And id that’s not enough, Parisian potty mouth band The Teenagers are doing a DJ set, along […]

Beth Ditto gives Egyptian gold looks in video Heavy Cross, the first single released off forthcoming sophomore album Music For Men by The Gossip. Out June 22.

Antony and the Johnsons are doing an ethereal version of Beyonce’s Crazy In Love as part of a double A-side single.
Aeon/Crazy in Love will be released the US on August 4 on CD and 7” through Secretly Canadian and on August 3 in Europe and the UK on 7” through Rough Trade.
‘Aeon’ is taken from […]

Here are some behind the scenes first looks at the Kanye collaboration with Louis Vuitton design process.
Kanye’s aim was to create a collection reflecting luxury, with an impeccable selection of materials and a variety of color combinations.
Kanye West has been working with Fabrizio Vitti, who is responsible for the brand’s collections. The inspiration for this […]