MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

Leather + Suede :)

FOREVER BICYCLES - AI WEIWEI INSTALLATION

Forever Bicycles” is made of 1,000 bicycles installed in a 10-meter high space in a moving, abstract shape to symbolize the way in which the social environment in China is changing.

Ai Weiwei is known for example for his cooperation with Swiss architects Herzog & Meuron as the consultant for the 2008 Beijing Olympics Birds Nest building.

Ai is prohibited from leaving Beijing and cannot attend the exhibition. In a Reuters article, Ai was quoted as saying: “This is the first time I’m having an exhibition of my art works in the wider Chinese world. I’m really happy that it can be exhibited in Taiwan, because recently it has not possible to have an exhibition in my own place of residence. I have been notified that I won’t be allowed to go — that was the outcome of my application — so right now I cannot attend. But my family members will attend.” 

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GIFT HINT: BURBERRY LEATHER HOLDALL

Here’s a purchase that will be with you (me) for the long haul. Burberry’s Leather Holdall is perfectly structured in textured calf leather with two rolled leather handles and protective polished metal feet.

CFDA + HUDSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE

For New York Fashion Week the Council of Fashion Designers of America will be using the Hudson Hotel’s Semi-Automatic vending machine to create a unique pop-up showcase for a number of up and coming fashion designers. For the guys Public School will be selling hand-made 7-fold wool ties and for our fashionable female friends you’ll find pieces from designers such as Alice Ritter, Gemma Redux, Ruby Kobo, and Sang A. The Hudson Hotel is located at 356 W. 58th St., NY, NY.

EIGHT.TWO.ELEVEN

NOKIA N9

I’m married to the iPhone, but if I ever decided to cheat, here she is: NOKIA N9. Sporting a 4” inch AMOLED screen, the phone is dripping with impressive specs: 16-64GBs of internal storage, a curved glare and scratch resistant Corning Gorilla glass screen, and an 8 megapixel camera backed by a wide angle Carl Zeiss lens (F2.2).

LANVIN OXFORD LEATHER BROGUES

I wouldn’t normally blast shoes online that I plan to buy, because I don’t want to run into a another soul in DC with my soles. But, I’ve been talking about these to everyone already, so I decided to share them with you here. Lanvin’s Oxford Leather Brogue ($945) is absolute perfection in oxblood, the rich hue has a stunning luster and finish that’s marked with subtle brogue detailing and a rib at the toe cap, heel, and center. You’ve gotta figure out where to get them on your own. Chances are, if you know me, you know who sells them.

THOM BROWNE + DITA

Hypebeast gets a peek at Thom Browne’s much anticipated collaboration with respected independent eyewear label, Dita. The look of the frames were inspired by a range of styles worn by creatives, politicians, and professors from the 40s to the 60s. Its Mad Men meets Mad Scientist.

FINALLY…TOMORROW

GIRARD-PERREGAUX 1966 BLUE DIAL CHRONOGRAPH

Girard-Perregaux is celebrating its 220th anniversary with a beautiful blue dial version of their 1966 Chronograph. The watch itself features a 40mm white gold case that’s coupled with a black alligator strap. Inside is a complex system of 338 components which make the GP030CO, the brand’s automatic, self-winding movement.