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Here’s the spectacular collaboration between Lacoste and British deconstructivist architect Zaha Hadid: a sneaker that seems to mould to the foot and that features the brand’s crocodile skin texture. There are only 850 pairs, and they’ll go on sale in July in Colette, Corso Como and DSM.
www.colette.fr
On May 22nd Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation opened its doors at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. To celebrate the event, the facade of the museum has been wrapped with the “After Dark” series by artist Richard Prince, who has already worked with Louis Vuitton on several other projects. Facing the Victoria Harbour […]
“On Aug. 26, Marvel will release the first issue of “Models Inc.,” a sartorially minded mini-series that unites some of its fashion-friendly supporting characters and pushes them into new starring roles.
The runway divas include Millicent Collins (a k a Millie the Model), Patsy Walker, also known as the superheroine Hellcat, and Mary Jane, the model-turned […]
BrandyWine and Brenda A Go Go, aka Michael Torres and Ryan Lance, were fixtures on the Downtown New York club scene in the 90s. The drag duo went by the nom de guerre Fashion Patrol and were seen at every worthwhile party. Back then, NYC was a colorful mixed bag and Brandy and Brenda opened […]
Karl Lagerfeld continues his exploits into amateur film. Check out the Chanel short Fitting Room Follies with model Lara Stone, complete with Karl’s background murmurs.
Lara Stone Chanel from Andrei Dan on Vimeo.
www.chanel.com
SUNDAY 24
It’s the unauthorized musical parody inspired by hit sitcom The Golden Girls! Four women over 60 (Blanchette, the varicose-veined vixen; Dorthea, the brainy ball-buster; Roz, the lovable airhead; and Sophie, the wisecracking spitfire) are spending their golden years together in a bungalow in Miami. But when gay pop superstar Lance Bass moves next door, […]
Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through stunning jewelry worn by some of its iconic stars.
Highlights include Slick Rick’s gem-encrusted crown, the Notorious B.I.G.’s legendary gold ‘Jesus piece,’ the diamond-studded Roc-A-Fella medallion for the record label co-founded by Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj’s sparkling ‘Barbie’ pendant, and pieces from Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, Joey […]
MONDAYS
Drag Wars is the future!…where the next generation of NYC drag performers will be revealed! The competition is super fierce…so, make sure you come early, and sign up…if you think you’ve got the right stuff! Hosted by Shequida Hall. DJ Nicky Boombox.
Pieces Bar, 8 Christopher St., NYC, 10pm, free.
