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Watch Fashionindie Spray Tan a Cobrasnake

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:55:02 +0000

Who’s that dude with the Calvin panties and a spray tan? Oh, ain’t no big thang, it’s just the Cobrasnake… Hold up, what? Thee Cobrasnake? That crazy ass LALA photographer?? The very same – he came film crew in tow to our Blogger Break Room and suddenly, we had a mascot. Watch his Spa Odyssey with us here.

Watch Out Terry Richardson Kirill IS Here

Nicole Vardo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:30:32 +0000

Just for the record it’s not a legit party if there’s no night life photographer on your list documenting all the drunkin’ hotties throughout the night.

… and YES you’ve guessed correctly that’s thee Ally Hilfiger in a cute nerdy ensemble. So the only question on my mind is why aren’t I around when Kirill is here!… I’m officially on a mission, no more cobrasnake or Terry Richardson photo inspirations, it’s all about Kirill and the best fashionable people around NYC! thoughts?

Forget about style blogs (exageration) here’s all the drunkin’ streetstyle you could possible need!

totally genius.. KIRILLWASHERE

P.S. Kirill if you see me around town I want a photo!

Fashion Lives Downtown Kicks Off With Fashion’s Night Out

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:21:43 +0000

Fashion’s Night Out in the Meatpacking District, sub-named Fashion Lives Downtown, is a series of events and cocktail parties, open to the public, featuring special appearances by celebrities, editors, fashion experts, in-store events and special offers at over 50 retail destinations throughout the Meatpacking District. Highlights after the jump…

The event is presented by Moët Hennessey USA. Here are some of the major highlights:

Theory: Debut of Theory Fashion Insider: The Remix, featuring a live DJ set by Andrew Wyatt, a founding member and the lead vocalist of Swedish/American trio Miike Snow, and a video “mash up” by artist Philip Ashley. Theory Fashion Insider stylists will also be on hand to remix shoppers’ fall looks.
Stella McCartney: Selma Blair hosts the evening’s festivities that features an exhibition of Helena Christensen’s work to benefit the Chernobyl Children’s Project International.
Hugo Boss: Grammy award winning artist, Robin Thicke will perform an acoustic set.
Moschino: Singer, Kelly Rowland hosts Moschino’s fantasy world of surrealism where guests will be photographed in a giant handbag.
Tory Burch: DJ Cassidy to spin and Shake Shack on the BBQ.
Diane von Furstenberg: Hosted by Refinery29, the DvF and HP Experience Lounge features cutting-edge fashion installations and a photo booth.
Helmut Lang: Explore the world of Helmut Lang with Creative Directors Nicole & Michael Colovos, along with DJ Harley Viera Newton, a photolab presented by Cobrasnake, spirits provided by East Village’s Death & Company and bites catered via Rickshaw’s Dumpling Truck.
Jeffrey New York: Personal appearances by designers L’Wren Scott, Jason Wu, Nicholas Kirkwood, Monique Pean, Christina Ricci, and Current/Elliott.
Maybelline New York makeovers for the mini-catwalk and a chance to win a year’s supply of makeup. DJ Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Sean Lennon to spin.
Scoop NYC: EDUN Pop-Up shop with Ali Hewson and a DJ set from Jaleel Bunton of TV on the Radio.
American Express ZYNC ZONE with Style Pack partner Gilt Groupe: Providing makeovers, a photo-booth and lounge.
Tracy Reese: Hosting a dance-a-thon featuring DJ Rajni Jacques of Nylon. Wallflowers can receive complimentary manicures from Sally Hansen.
Vince: Performances by DJ Mia Moretti and pop-rock violinist Caitlin Moe.
Click here for a link to the entire list.

it's always sunny in philadelphia atlanta.

The Fashion Web — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:39:00 +0000

Editorial: All About Atlanta
Photographer: Mark Hunter (AKA The Cobrasnake)
Model: Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor
Magazine: Exit Magazine

After several collaborations from British photographer, Amanda de Cadenet, exit Magazine decided to nod their heads towards California and a younger member of the de Cadenet clan. In this set of photos taken by the party photography king of California himself, the barely legal (she’s my age) Rachel Bilson lookalike donned a variety of Wildfox Couture pieces in addition to some stunners from her own personal vintage collection. Atlanta comes from a powerhouse family; her parents being British photographer (and former BFF to Courtney Love), Amanda de Cadenet and Duran duran bassist, John Taylor. Her stepparents are also household names; Nick Valensi (guitarist of The Strokes) and Gela Nash (head designer of Juicy Couture). No stranger to the Los Angeles party scene, Atlanta has gained amassed online fame following appearances on several party blogs such as The Cobrasnake and Kid Paparazzi. In a way, in my opinion anyways, she has become the next Cory Kennedy (who is now, thankfully, old news). However, Atlanta owns her own money just like every other teen; she was handpicked to work in a Los Angeles Marc Jacobs boutique. Something tells me that this particular celebuspawn earns more than just her employee discount…

(All images via The Cobrasnake)

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SPREAD: The Cobra Snake Takes on Fashion

The Fashion Web — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:06:00 +0000

Mark “The Cobra Snake” might have started off as a nightlife photographer but his recent work clearly shows that he’s got the talent to hit the fashion mags, hard.

LINK LOVE:Editorial | Cobra Snake

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INTERVIEW: Mark ‘The Cobra Snake’ Hunter, Nightlife Photographer

Alex Kazemi — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:43:14 +0000

Native to Los Angeles, 25 year old Mark Hunter changed the world of party photography. ”The Cobra Snake” is always seen at the hottest events in the fashion and music industry. His photos of beautiful people from all around the world has even influenced the Hollywood party scene…. When Mark isn’t taking photos of models and celebrities, he sells rare vintage items at “The Cobra Shop’.

When and how did The Cobra Snake start? Were you surprised with the instant success?
The cobra snake was originally called polaroidscene.com started in 2003. About a year into the project I was asked by polaroid to stop using the name.. started thecobrasnake.com in 2004 and its been going strong for over 7 years now. It has been a crazy roller coaster ride of success.. starting from nothing and working extra hard to try to make a name for myself. Over all, it’s been an amazing experience and I am so grateful of all the people that have supported me along the way.

Tell us about your latest Adidas campaign? Are you excited about any upcoming projects?
Working with Adidas has been a dream come true. Ever since I was a young boy I loved wearing Adidas track suits and shoes. Over the years I have worked closely with Adidas shooting parties for them all around the world from Brazil, to Mexico, to china! When they asked me to be a part of the new originals campaign I was super excited, the commercial is filled with people I love like Jeremy Scott !!! I have tons of new projects I’m excited about but I don’t like to talk about things until they happen..

Besides The Cobra Snake, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I love fitness. I have been spending loads of time hiking and bike riding, I also love watching movies with my grandpa and eating sour patch kids.

What happened to Cory Kennedy? Haven’t seen any picture’s or press of her lately.
Cory is good she is living in nyc … there was tons of photos of her during nyc fashion week just a few months back..

Where is your favorite city to take photos in?
I don’t like to name favorites but I love experiencing new places, right now Im doing this interview from South Africa!

Do you have any tips for any teenagers who want go out and take pictures like you and post them on their “fashion blogs” and facebook pages?
YES! Be consistent, if you have a blog or website make sure to update regularly, find your style and voice work hard and be positive and take risks.

Do you have any favorite models you like to shoot in particular at fashion events?

Im really bad with models names, it really unprofessional of me. I see the same girls in NYC, Paris, London etc and I never remember!!!! I’m sorry!

What is The Cobra Shop and when did it get started?
I started the cobra shop with my friend Stryder (we went to high school together).. we sell crazy vintage clothes from all around the world. It started about a year ago, and we are really excited for the future, soon we will be selling rare pieces from Jeremy Scott, and others.

The Cobrasnake Does Vintage

Saynt — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:00:07 +0000

LA nightlife photographer the Cobrasnake just starting selling vintage on his website. The goods being offered are neon fanny packs, see-through jumpsuits, off-the-shoulder leopard-print unitards, and so forth. He also seems to be specializing in t-shirts that people wore at overnight camp in 1992, like the above.

LINKAGE: Racked

SPREAD UM: Peaches Geldof for No Magazine

Andy Wass — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:31:18 +0000

Peaches Geldof continues her quest for pop culture domination with a tattoo=filled spread in New Zealand magazine No.

Mark Hunter (yep, still working!) shot the editorial, which is the cover story for No #4.

GALLERY: Peaches Geldof for No #4.

Collab-Ho: Cobrasnake and Ksubi

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:47:28 +0000

Cobrasnake and Ksubi are teaming up once again, this time for an exhibition of Mark Hunter’s “social photography” in Ksubi’s Australian stores.

The exhibit includes 200 signed photos lovingly curated from Mark’s hard drive, all of “young girls” once featured on Cobrasnake, shot in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, LA and Sydney.

If you want to catch the exhibit, titled “Too Young,” stop by the Bondi Beach Ksubi store in Sydney at 6pm, or at the Armadale store in Melbourne on the 28th.

Mark himself will be on hand, signing limited-edition tees and prints available for purchase.

-Via Fashionista

Stuff Fashion People Like #25 It Girls

Saynt — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:27:45 +0000

Isn't Zooey an It Woman by now?

So Nylon recently came out with a list of things to do if you want to be an “It Girl” for their October issue dedicated to the subject. Among the options, dating a rocker, being under 20 years old, and being the spawn of a celebrity made the list according to Jezebel. We’ve got our own thoughts on what it takes to be an “It Girl” but we must warn all that accomplishing all these might just get you an STD and a trip to addiction rehab.

1. Crave a Shit Load of Attention. It’s the attention your parents never gave you cause they were too busy sniffing coke off of Fareah Fawcett’s ass during your quarterly P.T.A meetings. It’s the attention you crave when you hit the strip without a pair of coochy covers on. It’s the attention that makes you look sad enough to give up a “make me feel good” fuck to the first guy who looks your way. Believe me, guys are looking.

: Isabelle McNally Knows How to be an It Girl.

2. Suck Cock. Actually Suck a Shit Load of Cock. Like “Porn Star Trying To Break A Guinness World Record” Level Cock Sucking. Former geeky high school boys will pay attention to you if you do. The same boys who have no social life and a shit load of time to snap photos of people (rather than actually party with them) at clubs. The same boys who know HTML and aren’t afraid to blog it. The same boys who will upload your photos making you an “It Girl”. Doing so will guarantee Cory Kennedy fame within two face blasts. Be sure to avert your eyes.

Harley Viera Newton can It Girl. Can You?

3. Drink. A Lot. Drunk chicks dance, are loud as fuck, and get noticed at clubs. You should reek of alcohol every morning and wake up with random sploodge in your hair from all the photographers you blew the night before. (See tip number 2)

4. While You’re Drinking Snort Some Coke. Or Ecstasy. Or Heroin. Or Pixie Sticks. Seriously, drugs make you really, really, really cool. If you’ve been to rehab and you aren’t even old enough to vote you’re on the right track.

: Daisy Lowe Knows How to Be an It Girl. Do you have some dweeb on YOUR tit?

5. Look Like Jailbait. Or Better Yet, Be Jailbait. Underage girls get paparazzi and hipster photographers hotter than a 70% off sale at Urban Outfitters. Wax off all signs of pubescent hair and be sure to be slutty enough to get their attention but not slutty enough to seem like you know what your doing. A woman who’s actually capable of seducing someone freaks hipster photographers out and they’ll just blow their load before they snap your photo.

Cory Knows How to Be an It Girl

6. Stalk Dov Charney, Merlin Bronques, Cobrasnake or any other hipster with a camera then repeat steps 1 -5.

7. Shop, Work, and/or Pick Up Your Drug Supply from American Apparel. Seriously.

8. You + A Celebrity’s Dong + Video Camera with Night Vision = Instant “It Girl” Status.

Nudity Helps. ALLOT!!!

9. Don’t Weigh More Than The Thinner Olsen. Better yet, acquire an eating disorder like bulemia, anorexia, or that weird one from Sex and the City where the guy chews food but doesn’t actually swallow it. It Girls must be a size two or zero in order to get noticed and slip in and out of prison bars when their arrested for drunk driving/drug possession/smuggling Canadians across the US border.

10. Be White. Seriously.

: Alexa Chung DJ

11. Attempt To Be Something More Than An Over-Glorified Attention Whore. Consider modeling, becoming a DJ, or creating a t-shirt line. All require absolutely no skill whatsoever and will guarantee you get even more attention.

12. Skip The Higher Education Route. It Girls don’t need to be smart. They just need to be dumb enough to follow all these rules to a tee. Skip the community college application (did you really think NYU is an option when the web is littered with your half-coked out party images?) and just enroll in the school of hard cocks knocks.

Peaches Geldof Can It Girl With a Full Stomach. Can You?

13. Realize That There Is Only ONE Media Outlet That Gives A Fuck About You. Seriously, if it wasn’t for them, you wouldn’t exist so be sure to bend over backwards to appear on their Internet TV shows, support their yard sales, and pick up their dry cleaning while your at it.

Portia Freeman can do the It Girl. Can You?

14. Date Pete Doherty. Works everytime.

15. If All Else Fails There’s Always Lesbianism. It worked for Lindsay and it can work for you.

P.S. Before you all start claiming that I’m a woman hating, misogynistic, asshole let me state first and foremost that I am. If women want to accept a title that praises them for doing nothing more than dressing cute and getting photographed than they deserve to be shit on. If you truly believe in women’s empowerment then don’t support publications that insist on placing coked out, drunk whores on their covers, calling them “It Girls” or deeming their turds worthy of your attention. Let’s get real ladies.

On a side, if any of you want to be deemed “It Girls” by Fashion Indie, send us your photos and a small sentence on what the fuck you’ve done lately that makes you interesting. Dressing well helps (we are a fashion blog) but isn’t necessary. We’re looking for accomplishments like “Didn’t Drop Out of College”, “Just Hosted a Massively Cool Event”, or “Just Found a Cure for Male Pattern Pubic Baldness”. Send them to saynt@fashionindie.com and we’ll feauture you on the site.

Images from Gawker, Refinery29, and Nylon.

The Cobrasnake Went to Karl Lagerfeld’s Fashion Show and All We Got Were These Flipping Awesome Photos

Saynt — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:16:36 +0000

The Cobrasnake snuck away to Paris to check out Karl Lagerfeld’s show.

You can see all the photos on his site but here are a few of our favorites.

TrendSpark: Hipsters Wearing Crocs

Saynt — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:09:27 +0000

Goddamnit!!! I was afraid this might happen. I haven’t been on The Cobra Snake for sometime but today I jumped on to check out some photos from recent events I’m not cool enough to get invited to. Anywho, aside from being shocked by the unforgiving amounts of Henry Holland candids, I spotted the photo above in one of the galleries. Why hipster scum, why?!? There is no need to support Crocs. They are ugly little monsters that make you look like a complete fly-over state reject. Please, do not copy this trend. No one needs to support Crocs rise.

Wait. Just realized something. Crocs are to the Millennium, as Sketchers are to the 90′s. Damn, that’s a scary thought. On a side note, isn’t it time Sketchers got cool again, eh?

Urban Trying to be Indie…..

Lauren Garroni — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:31:18 +0000

Urban Outfitters has contracted indie-designer Geren Ford to design a range of lower priced pieces to be featured online and in selected stores.

Apparently this is the first in many collaborations with indie-designers. Starting this month UO will be going the Target route and having designers create lower-priced lines of their own collections.

Geren Ford’s Hawks collection is filled with vintage inspired pieces-are there any other kind these days? It has the perfect 1994 sundress and 1975 high-waisted short for those long summer days.

Wow Urban! First Cobrasnake, now indie designers….What’s next? Are you going to ask us to blog for you?

Check out the Hawks by Geren Ford

Geren Ford’s Own Collection

Aoki, CobraSnake and Kennedy in Yardsale/Deathsale

Saynt — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:05:15 +0000

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_v_tC2vNPo[/youtube]

Gotta love NYLON for trying, but isn’t the whole Death Proof/Planet Terror shit done.

Cory Kennedy for Ksubi

Saynt — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:29:21 +0000

Through some odd twist of fate Cory Kennedy and I spent a ton of time together during fashion week (also see. “Hey look it’s Cory Kennedy, again. Should I say hi, again?”). Because of this I feel the need to tout her greatness (a.k.a chick got money and page views and I can use some dotcom love. Link to FashionIndie.com Cory). So, be sure to check out this really cool shirt she’s hawking for KSUBI. It’s limited to only 250 pieces, it only comes in size medium mens and it’s for sale on TheCobraSnake.com.