Monthly Archives: November 2010

Charlotte Gainsbourg

I finally had a good listen to Charlotte Gainsbourg‘s first solo album that was released earlier this year. It’s been on my list for months and a couple of weeks ago I was stuck in Studio City killing time in … Continue reading

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The White Stripes Collection

One of my favorite bands The White Stripes just released a 2010 Merchandise Collection which includes a record player, headphones and a bonus seven inch Christmas record. Did someone say gift wish list? WOW. Obsessed.

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Billy Reid

Billy Reid was named the 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Winner tonight, taking home the $300,000 prize along with a bronze statue made by artist Rachel Feinstein, whose work I love. Eddie Borgo and Prabal Gurung were named runners-up, each collecting … Continue reading

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The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart are releasing their sophomore album Belong in March 2011 and in the meantime the single “Heart in Your Heartbreak”, above, is out on December 14, 2010. I loved their self titled debut release … Continue reading

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Google Fashion

Google is venturing into fashion with a new Web site and virtual designer boutiques. I’m not really clear on how this will differ from just searching for an item on Google’s engine and being directed to the online retailer that … Continue reading

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Alexis Bittar’s First LA Store

Brooklyn born and New York based designer Alexis Bittar just opened the first of two boutiques in Los Angles, one on 3rd Street in West Hollywood and the second store will open in Venice on Abbot Kinney sometime next year. … Continue reading

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Richard Branson’s Rock The Kasbah Charity Event

Last Thursday Richard Branson and his mom Eve held their 4th annual charity event Rock The Kasbah for Virgin Unite and The Eve Branson Foundation in downtown Los Angeles. The crowd was of course amazing including my favorite talented lady … Continue reading

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Obsessed…. I Want The World To Stop

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Swarovski

Swarovski continues to expand, launching both sunglasses and men’s in late January of 2011 when the sparkly pink things above that I’m obsessed with will hit stores. Swarovski has lots of other new stuff going on including the opening of … Continue reading

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Trespass

I never tire of books that want to explore urban culture and the far reaching influence of graffiti art. Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art is launching in LA next week on Wednesday, November 17th 7:00 to 9:00 pm … Continue reading

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