“They give shape to America’s 20th century – It all began with the chair… For four decades, 901 Washington boulevard in Venice Beach, California was one of the most creative addresses on earth. Dozen of gifted young designers cut their teeth within the walls of his studio…  They were introducing people to ways of looking at the world differently” – Can’t wait to see the documentary! “the first film to be made about Charles and Ray Eames since their deaths.” The Trailer (below) already put me in the mood!

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While most fashion designers are 100 percent focused on their collections this time of year, the ever-talented Henrik Vibskov brings his pieces straight into the spotlight as the Costume Designer for Japanese Manga opera War Sum Up. Bringing together music, manga, and machines, War Sum Up is a (...) Read More about Henrik Vibskov Designs Costumes for War Sum Up (118 words)

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I have yet to see Black Swan, but after seeing these posters, I feel a greater urgency to make it to the theater asap. This series of promo adverts were created by London based design studio, LaBoca. The strikingly visual posters probably beat any movie posters I have seen over the last decade. The palette and most of the posters remind me of a lot of Russian Constructivism, one of my favorite movements in art history. I really wish billboards could be infiltrated with this caliber of work to promote movies nowadays.

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Arthouse Films contacted us the other day to tell us about WASTE LAND, a new award-winning documentary directed by Lucy Walker opening in NYC on October 29th at The Angelika Film Center. The trailer featured below is fantastic and the concept of the film is super inspiring.

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With his upcoming album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” planned for the end of November, Kanye just released its 35 minutes film/music video that he briefly teased at the VMAs last month. This soundtrack will (...) Read More about Kanye West: Runaway Film/Video (50 words)

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British (street) artist Banksy was asked to do his own version of The Simpsons opening, and this is what happens…

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After the release of American Youth last year, a selection of cult movies for MK2, world famous designer and photographer Hedi Slimane collaborates this time with the online shop thecorner.com and presents a short film called ” I Love USA”. His two favorites subjects – Teenagers and America- are the theme of this piece of art. Black and white as usual, Hedi Slimane  describes the American way of life as he sees it by using strong images of a masked wolf playing the cello and a young cheerleader dancing to a strange melody.

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International fashion icon Diane Pernet presents « A SHADED VIEW ON FASHION FILM 2010», the third edition of the first annual international film festival dedicated to Fashion, Style and Beauty. This edition, premiering at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, features works by/with Mike Figgis, Tilda Swinton, Bryce Dallas Howard, Lou Doillon, the Quay Brothers, Steven Klein, Glen Luchford, Rain Li, Bruce Weber, Kenneth Anger, Zoe Cassevetes…

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How amazing is this short film (or ad) for the new Chanel fragrance: Bleu de Chanel, I love every seconds of this 1 minute ad, the lighting, the actors, the music…such a Scorsese!

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