Ana Murillas in 2min

Published 09/02/2010 Culture , Fashion , Video Closed

Ana Murillas in 2min

Barcelona-based stylist Ana Murillas always comes packing. Chests and suitcases of fashion on international flights, that is. Ana is a bona-fide stylaholic, and the killer dedication she displays towards her craft has garnered her a reputation as one of the best in the business.
She has collaborated with equally lofty photographers, such as Xevi Muntané, Daniel Riera, Roger Deckker and Txema Yeste with gorgeous results. Ana is a regular contributor to Metal and Rodeo, has styled for Nike, Levi’s, and Pepe Jeans among others and has been featured in publications as diverse as Playboy France and the quintessential Spanish newspaper, El Pais.


By Kenneth Gordon | video by Matteo Cherubino | edited by Kenneth Gordon

Music: Trick Pony By Charlotte Gainsbourg

LIVE ALIVE at Brachfeld Gallery

Published 08/02/2010 Culture , Fashion Closed

LIVE ALIVE at Brachfeld Gallery

Rock culture is a major inspiration for many designers and is even more pronounced when it comes to fashion.
Scandinavian art directon duo Sandberg & Timonen are amongst those for whom rock is a life’s Original Soundtrack, and with the “LIVE ALIVE” exhibition in Paris Brachfeld Gallery they created a series of limited edition concert tour t-shirts paying tribute to a selection of iconic fashion designers.

A charming conversation with Johann Sandberg ( half of the creative duo ) gave me some insights on the core of this project. Rock T-shirt is something that Sandberg&Timonen are already familiar with: a few years back they edited a Tom Ford rock T-shirt. For this project, from which all benefits will go towards reilef for Haiti, they behaved as fans, with a hint of teenager’s escapism, not trying to analyse or criticize designers in any ways.

Well, Sandberg admitted they ‘ve been tempted to while doing Maison Martin Margiela’s T-shirt, thinking of putting Renzo Rosso’s face on, but as “no one would want to wear that” they took a step back and used a fantastic picture taken from an Arena Homme + MMM special editorial by Willy Vanderperre and Olivier Rizzo. The big names are all there including Sonia Rykiel, Rick Owens, Haider Ackermann, Raf Simons, Christopher Kane, Marc Jacobs, and of course Mr Elbaz and Miss Prada are part of the selection. Still, I felt like one of fashion’s unavoidable names was missing: Karl Lagerfeld. When asked why was he not featured, Sandberg responded with a “No comment”, did we really need another t-shirt with the Kaiser’s face on it ?

The exhibition is on till the 28th of February at Brachfeld Gallery, 78 rue des Archives, Paris 3.
All t–shirts are created in a limited series 8. All proceeds will benefit Medecins Sans Frontiéres and their efforts in Haiti.

By Alban Adam | image courtesy of Brachfeld Gallery

2DM Management & Canova/E15

Published 05/02/2010 Architecture , Art , Culture , Design , Fashion Closed

2DM Management & Canova / E15

And so the rumors bore fruit: Canova’s space on Via Tortona has evolved into Wonder Room, a promising conceptual canvas for a collective of artists, photographers, illustrators, designers, and art directors at the epicenter of Milan’s creative scene.

With the recent event showcasing selected pieces by photographer Alessandro dal Buoni curated by Studio Temp the space has burst to life as a manifestation of the dynamism made possible by a collective effort of the best creatives. Dal Buoni’s introspective and stark pieces converged with Wonder Room’s walls and ideal location to highlight the power of the at once modular and vital space. Its intimacy, furthermore, provides an effective means by which the artist’s message can be concentrated, diffused and reflected upon.

Expect to see much more in the coming months as Wonder Room continues to evolve. The ride has only just begun.

By Kenneth Gordon | pics by 2DM staff, courtesy of CANOVA/E15

Amica X Diesel

Published 03/02/2010 Culture , Fashion , Magazine Closed

Amica X Diesel

On Thursday 4th at Diesel Penthouse – Via Stendhal 34, Milan – don’t miss the collection of works that these artist have been featuring for Amica & Diesel. 2dm photographers Jean Francois Lepage and Alessandro Dal Buoni are also showing their work there. Communication by Golab.

By Elisa Lusso

Phonz Says Black

Published 02/02/2010 Art , Culture , Design , Fashion , Interviews Closed

Phonz Says Black

How did the project start? Which was your first idea?
D: The project started when we decided to create something in line with our lifestyle. So we mixed our passion for motorcycle, rock’n’roll music and fashion and the result is Phonz Says Black.

Wearing Phonz Says Black means something like belonging to a gang. What does it mean?
A: Buying one of our creation doesn’t just mean add an item to your wardrobe but identify yourself in our values.

What are the things and interests that gang members have in common?
D: Gang members have in common their background, so the most important things is the lifestyle and the passion for motorcycle and rock’n’roll.

Which kind of music does the gang listen to?
A: We listen rock’n’roll music and expecially the rock’n’roll that comes from the 50’s.

Do you think that a rider could represent your customer prototype?
D: Yes, a rider could represent our customer prototype but we aim to achive even a more classical customer.

Talking about the items quality, which is the fabric you prefer to use?
A: The project is based on 3 elements design, price and fabric. For the first collection we used just one fabric, cotton used in different color declinations and prints.

How much leather is important for Phonz Says Black?
A: It could be important and we will maybe consider to use for future collections.

Your jackets contain a foulard in the inside that can be worn like a mask and you love doing it. Who do you wanna hide yourself from?
D: The foulard is the element that gives a soul to our product: it’s a design detail but it’s even an accessory that can be used in the way you prefer.So absolutely we don’t want to hide from nobody, it’s the opposite it’s the sign of affiliation to our gang.

Describe the perfect Phonz Says Black outfit.
D: Blazer Phonz says black, skinny jeans whit justin boots.
A: Blazer Phonz says black, white T-shirt, black skinny jeans and viage boots

Where can we buy Phonz Says Black?
A: This is our first collection and the sales campaign started a few days ago, so we can’t give you yet a shop list but we hope to get many accounts.

What’s next?
D: Blazers will continue to be our main product: we will make it develop in fact of quality and design. Going over with the seasons we will add more items in order to have a complete collection,to propose a total look Phonz Says Black.

Phonz Says Black / designed by Daniele Bianucci and Alessandro Fontanesi.

Interview by Elisa Lusso | images By Vicky Trombetta & Paolo Simi

Guest Interview n° 13: Ross Tanner

Published 29/01/2010 Beauty , Culture , Fashion , Interviews Closed

Guest Interview n° 13: Ross Tanner

How old are you Ross and where do you live?
 I’m 25. I live in Hackney East London.

What have you been doing before modelling?
 Not much, working on building sites really to earn enough cash so I can afford to have a good time…

What about your BMX. Do you still ride?
 No I quit about 2 years ago…

What has been chaging in fashion industry considering the big request of tattooed model guys?
 I’m new to modelling so I never really knew what it was like before, so I’m unsure of any change…

After Steven Meisel editorial on Vogue, do you think that fashion accepted inked skin?
 Again not sure but I guess each person has their own views, some people love it some hate it?

Your arms and chest are almost covered. How many tattoos have you got on your body? Do you still count them?
 I have no idea how many. I have lost count after about 10…?

What’s your next tattoo?
 I never really plan a tattoo, they sort of pop into my head every now and again and I’m lucky enough to have a dear friend as a tattoo artist who tattoos me when I ask him to…

What does the diamond with the crown mean?
 Well diamonds are supposed to last forever but kings don’t, they perish and the next king sits in his throne shortly after his dissaperance, so a crowned diamond is a way of showing that nothing lasts forever, so live fast and have as much fun as you possibly can on the way out.

Who’s Lisa on your arm?
 Mother

Your beautiful girlfriend is Alice Dellal. Describe your typical day together.
 Laughs, hugs, milkshakes, loud music.

Do you like cooking or, in a perfect english style, you prefer to drink?
I like to cook, I like to drink, I like to cook and drink at the same time and if I cook soup I can drink what I’ve just cooked right…?

Have you got any style-icon reference?
 English punks and skins..

What kind of music do you listen to?
 Music…

What kind of people you hang out with?
 The best ones.

Interview by Elisa Lusso – Images courtesy of Next Models

Fashion On Paper / Alta Roma

Published 28/01/2010 Art , Culture , Design , Fashion , Magazine Closed

Fashion On Paper / Alta Roma

A meeting place and a contamination point of different languages: this is Fashion on Paper, the roman annual survey where new realities of independent publishing fashion paper dialogue with the web. Scheduled moments dedicated to Fashion Talk, discussions and comparisons on current topics of fashion, events, shows, installations, performance and music, all organized by the magazines.
Rome becomes for a weekend the meeting town for important fashion editors and fashion professionals.
Just to name some guests: Drome, Muse, Mug, Nero Magazine, Qbik, The End, Urban, Sang Bleu, Contemporaty Standard, Plastic Choko…

Stop and say hi if you’re nearby: all this will took place in the wonderful location of “Tempio di Adriano”, in Piazza di Pietra, central area.
Can’t wait!

by Silvia Bergomi / image courtesy of Alta Roma

In bed with Matvey

Published 25/01/2010 Beauty , Fashion , Interviews , Video Closed

In bed with Matvey

Matvey is one of the most ranked models worldwide, but especially, a very big friend of us. He is a twenty-two years old guy from Saint Petersburg, where days last more than 20 hours in the summer time. This pragmatic light fact must have turned him in a very bright and smart person, as he’s already an English teacher at his young age and has been working in fashion shows production before modeling. He currently speaks Russian, English, Spanish and a lil’ bit of Italian as well, since he completely fell in love with our land and culture. We’ve been seeing him ruling popular campaigns as Jil Sander and Gucci and now in the most important shows within Milan and Paris fashion weeks. In Italy he’s represented by D’Men.

Intw, Direction and Video by Elisa Lusso, Edited by Laila Sonsino

Music: The XX – Intro

Os Gemeos

Published 24/01/2010 Art , Culture Closed

Os Gemeos

The twins opened Patricia Armocida Gallery in 2007 with “Assum Preto” and now it is time for a bright new personal exhibition. This time Os Gemeos present us “Nos braços de um anjo” (In angel’s arms) on January 25th, 6.30pm, a collection of images from Sao Paulo suburbans in their deeply surrealistic way.

By Elisa Lusso

Les Hommes / Autumn Winter 2010_2011

Published 22/01/2010 Fashion Closed

Les Hommes / Autumn Winter 2010_2011

Modern warrior is the inspiration; a sort of elegant and decisive conteporary knight.
Post-atomic warriors from Mad Max and stellar knights from the Star Wars saga are behind the new creations, and once again the movie world imaginarium offers the reference models.

Black, grey, chocolate brown and flashes of shining bronze, often in solid combinations, are, as usual, the favourite colour palette of Les Hommes.
Strong and masculine silhouettes, straight razorblade cuts, Short coats and blousons, zips line pockets and collars, padded shoulders decorate T-shirts, turtle neck sweaters,leather or suede strings hang from pants and jackets…

All this is the perfect expression of modernity, without missing the elegance and timeless chic.


Styled by: Way Perry | casting by Shelley Durkan

Text and images by Silvia Bergomi

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