Edited by Zosia Baroody
Now that April is finally over, it’s time for some May music madness! This month’s theme is “jam”-packed with all things music, starting with album inspired nail art. (see what we did there?) Getting a basic manicure is now a thing of the past, as intricate, over-the top nails have become the new fashion accessory. From The Beatles to Skrillex, these rocking music designs have us screaming “Encore!”
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Along with Edie Sedgwick, Candy Darling, Holly Woodlawn and Nico, Joe Dallesandro was one of Andy Warhol‘s greatest Superstars. A male hustler by trade, Dallesandro rose to stardom portraying just that in Warhol’s 1968 production, Flesh, directed by Paul Morrisey. In 1971 he not only graced the cover of Rolling Stone but also provided the infamous bulge for The Rolling Stones‘ classic Sticky Fingers LP. Warhol later remarked that ”In my movies, everyone’s in love with Joe Dallesandro,” so this Male Model Humpday, and in celebration of our month of Art & Design, feel free to fall.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Valentine’s Day may (thankfully) be over, but love, much like poisonous factory fumes, is still in the air. Perhaps struck by Cupid’s arrow or some other penetrating accouterments, we decided to get ‘em while they’re young and play matchmaker with some celebrity spawn. Mazel, kids.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
To no one’s shock but to everyone’s dismay, British singer Amy Winehouse was found dead today in her London apartment. She was 27.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Sleek, cool, smooth, strong, sensitive, powerful and sexy. Not only do these words describe a stylish man, they describe his music collection as well. To wrap up our Month of Men and Music, here are 30 Essential Albums that will put some some funk in your fashion, swagger in your step and some rock in your roll. Not only is the music stylish, but the dudes behind the microphone teach you a sartorial thing or two.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
The Roots, the Grammy-winning, ass-kicking, Jimmy Fallon-backing hip hop band from Philly, will be the collective faces of John Varvatos‘ Fall 2011 campaign.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Great style transcends space and time. From a 19th century Indian colonel in head-to-toe tartan to a 70s supermodel in bright yellow plaid, significant fashion statements will always circle back around. Elizabeth Walker explores this trend phenomenon through historic photographs in her gorgeously-done coffee table staple Style Book: Fashionable Inspirations (Flammarion 2011). If you’re ever wondering how to wear that menswear-inspired suit, vintage fur shawl or those sky-high platforms, let style icons like Diane Keaton, Elton John and Sue Coddington be your guides.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
In New York, it is stiflingly gorgeous outside and it’s got us all kinds of cheerful. Luckily, temperatures drop and clouds will descend tomorrow shocking us back into our March misery — we don’t need smile wrinkles this early in the year, thank you. But before that happens, we assembled some of our favorite songs that remind us of spring to keep the good vibrations rolling. The official first day of that glorious season is this Sunday, so you can start digging out the poom poom shorts and burying those chunky knit sweaters.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Music is just about the ultimate sensory satisfaction. The songs that enliven your soul are created by gods of rock that don’t dare stop at the auditory; the sensation is full faceted. They may not call it fashion, but the greatest bands on the planet know in their blood that how they look helps drive the succes of the music itself. That way, when chicks like me are getting their groove on in the audience, we’re dancing with the pure sexiness on the stage before us – sound, body and soul. Here are the 10 bands* that do it best; fusing their sound to their clothes, dressed the way they rock.
Edited by Hillary Frazier
If you aren’t already familiar with his stuff, head immediately over to Rankin’s site. You’re bound to find something you recognize (like the shot from Mary Kate and Ashley’s Influence cover), and be unbelievably impressed with his extensive portfolio. Rankin co-launched Dazed & Confused in ’91 with his business partner, Jefferson Hack, and has continued to shake up the photo world ever since. He’s done dozens of famous ad campaigns (from Nike, to Dove, to Jameson), and shot just about every celebrity (Madonna, Heidi Klum, The Rolling Stones, Kate Moss…), but I was impressed the most by his beauty portfolio, a series of creative shots, crazy makeup , and perfect lighting. Rankin is best known for his intimacy with his subjects, and these up close and personal shots display just that.
SOURCE: Kingdom Of Style
