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No one can stop a “Duke of Earl.” As an R&B predecessor and major stylistic influence, Gene Chandler is remembered fondly for this hit song. A darling among all the solid gold oldies, the dumbed-down background doo-wops made for a catchy classic. The soulful chart-topper was his big break and led him into 19 singles on the top 40 list.
It is a summer love anthem to it’s core and what needs to be brought back from the early 1960′s, when poodle skirts had just lost their appeal, but pleasant harmonies remained in high demand–thank, goodness. Chandler ruled as Duke, wearing a monocle, cape, top hat, and cane to each performance. The talent, not the attire, is what won him the “Producer of the Year” Award for the National Association of TV and Radio in 1970, beating even famed producer of the Temptations.
Let him seize your sound system for the summer. The Duke rules again.
Mixing a selection from the Spring/summer 2011 collection and vintage archive pieces from the Museum of London, AnOther Magazine’s fashion editor Agata Belcen and filmmaker Quentin Jones, worked together on this beautiful ‘Time Machine‘ video where pieces were brought to life with surreal animation, including collage techniques using archive fabrics and key motifs referencing the print trend of s/s 11 collections.
Available in a range oft colors, Japanese designers Torafu Architects designed these very cool Tapehook‘s that look like curled pieces of adhesive tape. Each hook has been created by soaking the paper, curling it, then allowing it to dry in position. A great and simple idea to hook your keys in style, necklaces or glasses. READ MORE
After the opening of his first shop in NY, Henrik Vibskov is presenting a very original show that is continuing to get more and more attention during Paris Menswear Fashion Week.
Double black solid (sun)glasses, big berets, and also more wearable pieces like classic shirts, printed pullovers READ MORE
Walter Van Beirendonck’s SS 2012 collection consists of perfect tailoring with some major trending for Summer 2012 : checked suits and oversize pants. A colorful collection with a lot of details such as cut-out shirts and pullovers as well as funny accessories such as long gloves, backpacks and bags.
For our TrendHome today, we are going to Spain, more precisely to the Basques Country, in San Sebastián. This clean and modern apartment is the home of Spanish interior designer Mikel Irastorza. When he found the space he wanted, stripped to its bare bones and redecorate it with a READ MORE
