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BACKSTAGE, Mens, PLAYLIST / July 11 2010 2:17 PM

PARTNER: REVIEW DAY 2 // OPTIMUS ALIVE!10

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PARTNER: REVIEW DAY 2 // OPTIMUS ALIVE!10

Depois de um
primeiro dia em que cerca de 38 mil pessoas
encheram o recinto à beira Tejo do Optimus Alive! 10, o alinhamento não
podiam
ter começado melhor. 

After a first day, in which about 38 000 people filled the the Optimus Alive! 10, the alignment could not have gotten better.


Embora o público não estivesse em número suficiente para
fazer justiça a uma das bandas a manter debaixo de olho segundo a BBC, os
britânicos Hurts  entusiasmaram os
presentes com a sua pop-sinfónica a la New Order ou Spadau Ballet. Acompanhados
por um cantor de ópera, Adam e Theo, a dupla impecavelmente vestida de
Manchester, fez desfilar alguns temas fortes do seu ainda curto percurso, como
o maravilhoso Wonderful Life, Blood, Tears & Gold ou Stay. Entre outros
registos foi sendo apresentado o álbum Happiness , que o grupo irá editar em
Setembro. Não deixa de ser um título curioso, dado o tom nostálgico e
melancólico que abraçam as suas melodias, mesmo no powerpop vintage dançável de
Better Than Love, que os próprios descrevem como ‘música de dança para a
depressão’.

O rock com inspirações new-wave cantava-se agora no
feminino. Os londrinos New Young Pony Club, com a aguerrida Tahita Bulmer a
segurar as rédeas de uma assistência que afluiu em peso ao Palco Super Bock,
foi largando algumas bombas dos álbuns Fantastic Playroom  e The Optimist, bem recebidas por uma
multidão aos pulos. Chaos, Ice Cream e Get Lucky fizeram as delícias de todos,
mas The Bomb fechou num final gigantesco. Não há dúvidas que a banda ganhou uma
legião de fans desde a última vez em Portugal no Festival Paredes de Coura.

Mas as energias estavam claramente a ser guardadas para
outro peso-pesado do indie-rock, os Gossip. O trio, liderado pela simpática
Beth Ditto, já não é novo em palcos portugueses e a lotação esgotada de uma
tenda a rebentar pelas costuras comprova que podem voltar, e desta vez no palco
principal. Ditto, no seu vestido justo tie-dye é um furacão de energia e voz
carregada de soul, que descontraidamente comparei a Aretha Franklin em versão
punk. Com uma intensidade monstruosa, o concerto iniciou-se com o explosivo
Standing in The Way of Control e desenvolveu-se em ritmos acelerados e litros
de suor com hits decorados a preceito como Pop Goes the World, Love Long
Distance, Men in Love.

Como uma máquina bem oleada a vocalista, agora de toalha
na cabeça como se tivesse saído do duche, ainda nos brindou com um What’s Love
Got To Do With It ou Phsycho Killer, clássicos originais de Tina Turner e
Talking Heads.  O arrepiante Heavy Cross
chegou mesmo a tempo para ser cantado num final estrondoso com o público a
encher o palco de calor e abraços a Beth Ditto, que se despediu com um meio
cafona I Will Always Love You, da diva em declínio Whitney Houston.

Terminada a eufórica actuação, debandada geral para recolher
as velhas glórias dos anos 90 com Skin e os seus, quase acessórios, Skunk Anansie.
A estrela do clit-rock continua em grande (chegou mesmo a andar sobre o
público, como no milagre das águas). Imparável na sua performance num concerto
mais virado para o pesado que para o baladeiro e que tentou re-conquistar a sua
velha posição com alguma dificuldade. Uma actuação para satisfazer o saudosismo
em canções como Brazen, Charity, 100 Ways to Be a Good Girl e Hedonism (Just
Because You Feel Good), já em encore.

Para trás esperava-se Deftones, mas voltámos ao Palco Super
Bock, definitivamente o nosso favorito, para abraçar as batidas electrónicas de
dentes afiados dos The Bloody Beetroots – Death Crew 77. Escondidos por trás
das suas máscaras negras de homem-aranha, a dupla soltou as suas guitarras e
sintetizadores ferozes, numa performance que nos atingiu como uma descarga
eléctrica implacável. Um concerto agressivo, pujante e de cadência insana
impróprio para cardíacos. Tão louco que até houve que surgisse a dançar
totalmente nú em ombros para gáudio da audiência.

O americano de descendência japonesa, que também surgiu em
algumas músicas da banda anterior, não poupou os mais fracos com o seu techno
maximal que agitou os resistentes deste segundo dia de festival.

Daqui a pouco há mais. Espera-se um recinto a transbordar
para assistir a Pearl Jam, LCD Soundsystem, Simian Mobile Disco, entre outros. Até já!

BY PEDRO

LIMA  // IN www.stereobeatbox.com

// SEE MORE // REVIEW DAY 1 // OPTIMUS ALIVE!10 

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Although the public was
not sufficient to do justice to one of the bands to keep an eye
according to the BBC, the British Hurts enthusiastic attendees with
their pop-symphonic a la New Order or Spadau Ballet. Accompanied by an opera
singer, and Theo Adam, the impeccably dressed duo from Manchester, made
some themes of the parade still short their journey, as the wonderful
Wonderful Life, Blood, Tears & Gold or Stay. Among other records it
was being presented the album Happiness, the group will change in
September. It remains a curious
title since the nostalgic and melancholic tone that hug their melodies,
even danceable vintage powerpop Better Than Love, who describe
themselves as 'Dance Music for Depression'.

The rock inspirations
with new-wave sang up in females. The London New Young Pony
Club, with stiffer Tahiti Bulmer holding the reins of an assistance
that poured in weight to the Stage Super Bock was dropping some bombs of
the albums and Fantastic Playroom The Optimist, welcomed by a crowd
pounding. Chaos, Ice Cream and Get
Lucky made the delight of everyone, but The Bomb closed a huge final. There is no doubt that
the band gained a legion of fans since the last time in Portugal at the
Festival Paredes de Coura.

But the energies were
clearly being saved for another heavyweight indie-rock, the Gossip. The trio, led by Beth
Ditto nice, not new stage in the Portuguese and the sellout of a tent
bursting at the seams proves that they can return, this time on the main
stage. Ditto, just dress on your
tie-dye is a hurricane of energy and a voice full of soul, which
relaxed compared to Aretha Franklin's version of punk. With a monstrous
strength, the concert began with the explosive Standing in the Way of
Control and has developed apace, and gallons of sweat hits decorated
with the precept as Pop Goes the World, Long Distance Love, Men in Love.

Like a well oiled machine
the singer, now towel on his head as if he had left the shower, even
offered us a What's Love Got To Do With It or Phsycho Killer, original
classics of Tina Turner and Talking Heads. The chilling Heavy Cross
arrived just in time to be sung in a final smash with the public to fill
the stage of heat and hugs Beth Ditto, who parted with a half geek I
Will Always Love You, declining diva Whitney Houston.

After the euphoric
action, stampede to collect the old glories of the '90s with Skin and
its almost accessories, Skunk Anansie. The star of the clit-rock
is still in great (even got to ride on the public, as in the miracle of
water). Unstoppable in their
performance on a concert for the more upset for the party every heavy
and tried to re-conquer his old position with some difficulty. Acting to satisfy the
nostalgia on songs like Brazen, Charity, 100 Ways to Be a Good Girl and
Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good), already in encore.

Back was expected
Deftones, but we returned to the Stage Super Bock, definitely our
favorite, to embrace the electronic beats of sharp teeth of The Bloody
Beetroots – Death Crew 77. Hidden behind their masks
of black spider-man, the duo released their fierce guitars and
synthesizers, a performance that struck us as an electric discharge
relentless. A concert aggressive,
vigorous and insanely unsuitable for cardiac pacing. So crazy that was until
they came up dancing completely naked shoulders in delight of the
audience.

The American of Japanese
descent, who also appeared in some songs the band before, did not spare
the weakest with its maximal techno that shook the tough second day of
this festival.

In a little more. It is hoped a venue to
overflowing to watch Pearl Jam, LCD Soundsystem, Simian Mobile Disco,
among others. Until now!

BY PEDRO

LIMA  // IN www.stereobeatbox.com

LINK LOVE:REVIEW DAY 2 // OPTIMUS ALIVE!10

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BACKSTAGE / July 1 2010 3:15 PM

Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Confidence is Back

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Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Confidence is Back

Raf Simons s/s ’11

Paris Men’s Fashion Week attendees always have a little more time between shows to strut their all-black best—from the catwalks to the cafés—even on the most balmy summer days. For the spring/summer ‘11 shows, the streets were indeed alive with these chic trotters, all of whom seemed to mirror the sense of confidence that was also seen on the runways.

Viktor & Rolf have been consistent with their menswear collections, producing a storyboard of quirky pieces that offer quite a trip through the Dutch duo’s looking glass view of the world. With music provided by the suited and booted British singer La Roux—past performers have also included fellow redheads Tori Amos and Tilda Swinton—a series of slim line suiting, tie-waisted knits and uncuffed pants made their way down the runway. Colors remained muted in tones of burnt desert sand, camel, taupe and a pop appearance of turquoise, which showed up on shoelaces and pointed winkle pickers.

Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Confidence is Back

Left to right: Acne s/s ’11, Hermes s/s ’11, Balenciaga s/s ’11

Hermès’ suiting and knitwear used a similar color palette as V&R, but imbued the open-neck shirting and loose tailoring a safari-meets-Miami golfer look with plaid as the only featured print. Meanwhile, Swedish brand Acne’s first ever men’s show in Paris stayed true to its aesthetic, but featured a conglomeration of ideas better suited for in-store then on show. Acne knows its customer and creates beautiful separates but as a collection it failed to tell a tale.

Louis Vuitton continued its masterful series of must-have pieces for the luxe traveller. A ream of digital references made for a collection of mesh shirts, silk shirting, woolen pantaloons and oversized-prints on sheer fabrics this season. The washed leather and monogrammed denim that worked its way over the shoulders and onto the handles of premium luggage was LV style with ultimate edge. Suiting, on the other hand, was cut close to the body but remained full of the movement that only a true gentleman’s stride can bring to life.

Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Confidence is Back

Left to right: Lanvin s/s ’11, Dior Homme s/s ’11, Rick Owens s/s ’11

Hedi Slimane may have left the building, but Dior Homme house designer Kris Van Assche has taken the Slimane silhouette and pumped it up ten-fold by using a monochrome palette to explosive effect. Kaftan tops, billowing trousers that draped over workboots and deep-V teamed with round collar necks built a fluid collection using micro-fabrics to their utmost effectiveness.

Balenciaga stayed on the safe side by playing the performance card with wearable pieces fit for the athletic male. Thom Browne, too, was said to have presented his most commercial collection yet—think a series of box cut two-button suit jackets and shorts in an array of pinstripes, candy stripes and a mix of prints. Rick Owens, by contrast, moved away from safe with zip-up leather breast hugging coats and shirts worked alongside draped mesh tees and rubberised leather footwear. The mainly monochrome collection featured hooded jackets with an almost sci-fi finish and utility inspired cropped trousers.

Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Confidence is Back

Dries Van Noten s/s ’11

Dries Van Noten worked with a mods and ska aesthetic. Cutting the quintessential British suit is something only Sir Paul Smith can do in contemporary fashion, yet DVN delved into England’s past for a collection of utility shorts, screech bleached denims and paint-splattered button down shirts. Models wore their hair slicked down on their heads and polished within an inch of their lives. Suiting was double breasted with the buttons sitting high on the chest, a feature that was prominent in several Milan shows as well, while plenty of calf-length boots kicked down the runway. Speaking of suits, Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy gave them a ferocious edge with leopard texture and bold prints.

Lanvin continued with the double-breasted vibe of box cut jackets in varying lengths, short micro-woolen pants and paneled suit jackets and cycling shorts. Mesh shirts and sandals with socks were also a big player in this predominantly black collection, which focused on a mix of textures and super treated fibers. Raf Simons produced one of the most talked about collections this season. Using primary colors, ’80s graphic prints and a series of slim cut shorts and oversized trousers, he successfully mixed volume with fine details. The silhouette may change, but the man knows how to mix contemporary trends into traditional tailoring.

Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Confidence is Back

Ann Demeulemeester s/s ’11

Ann Demeulemeester used white in a most clinical way, featuring a mix of buckled shirts against a slightly restricted silhouette of waisted belting and to-the-knee rubber boots. A silver service waiter would have been right at home with some of the suit jackets. And yet, this Belgian punk designer managed to build on constructed outerwear and flat front pants in black to form a collection of contemporary clothing for the lover of powerfully subtle embelishments.

Waisted belting (very YSL), zip-down fronts (Balanciaga) and shorts of every nature (even cycle pants at Lanvin) made for a season of options and wearabilty this s/s ‘11. If moving from the office to an all-night party is on the agenda, then a man has several high-end options to choose from—even when temperatures reach scorching highs.

Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Confidence is Back

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BACKSTAGE / June 23 2010 5:00 PM

Street Style Recap: Saturday, June 19th 2010

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Street Style Recap: Saturday, June 19th 2010

Here’s Vika again. Looking awesome. Not sure what she’s wearing — perhaps her own designs. Dunno!

Just got to Paris, so tired, Becky in JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA jacket and PIERRE HARDY shoes, Sarah Harris from British Vogue in something CHRISTOPHER KANE — thats all I can read from my notes, and a CHANEL bag, and COMME DES GARCONS scarf, Kyosuke in a FRANK LEDER suit shorts, Jason in Sydney with TOPMAN trench coat and a bunch of other expensive things, Melanie from Paris Vogue in an animal print coat and leather skirt…. Sleepy time.

Follow Phil on Twitter: @MrStreetPeeper

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ADDICT, GIRLS, SPREAD'EM / December 5 2009 7:37 PM

IT BRIT: Daisy Lowe + British Vogue

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In a sea of “It Girls,” Daisy Lowe sticks out to me like a canary in a coalmine. She can grace the pages of European high-fashion mags and Doc Martins and Mango ad campaigns alike, and imbues both with her aloof-rocker good looks. (Gavin Rossdale is her father, after all). She’s been a model for Terry Richardson and Steven Klein, and dated Mark Ronson.

IT BRIT: Daisy Lowe + British Vogue

If that’s not enough to keep one intrigued, Lowe was shot by photographer Alasdair McLellan for British Vogue this December, and lends her offbeat charm to the editorial spread. It’s unconventional and romantic. 

IT BRIT: Daisy Lowe + British Vogue

source - NYMag.com

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