Nesperience

Over the weekend, a friend and I went to the Nespresso Boutique on Lincoln Road in Miami. It is quite an impressive space and experience devoted to the not-so-simple art of espresso and its preparation. While I am not an expert, I do have experience as a barista and the Nespresso machines make the best espresso with no effort except to choose the blend and press a button. This photo, please excuse it, is the back wall of the boutique. Comprised entirely of unused espresso pods, it shows the attention to detail and flair that represents Nespresso.

"Boutique Fantastique"

Great article and video from Telegraph UK recounting the opening of the Louis Vuitton 'Maison' in London.

Tag Archive

Technology artist Evan Roth has created an incredible software collaboration between geek and graffiti - Graffiti Analysis.

Boldtanski

"French artist Christian Boltanski's 'No Man’s Land' is one of the most ambitious installations America has ever experienced. Centred around a five-story crane, Boltanski explores the notion of mortality by incorporating 30 tonnes of discarded clothing, more than 3000 used cookie tins, and the sound of human heartbeats gathered from around the world..."

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Backlund Booklook

Here are photos from the lookbook for the Sandra Backlund collection previously mentioned.

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BJØRG

BJØRG Jewelry has just launched their online store. Now we can get their incredible designs which are never short on inspiration or detail.

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Suede Sensation

These Miharayashuhiro Washed Suede Boots have a great military inspiration - available at Brown's.

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So Lovely

GORGEOUS photos for the Dawid Tomaszewski Autumn/Winter 2011 ready-to-wear collection.

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Backlund Beautiful

The incredible Spring/Summer 2010 collection from Sandra Backlund. This is her first collection that will go into production, and it's well deserved.

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Nowness On Owens

The amazing site Nowness gives an interview with the formidible Rick Owens.

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Blue By Lynch

David Lynch has turned his camera towards Dior to film their latest commercial for Lady Dior - art direction from John Galliano and starring Marion Cotillard.

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+ Love

Florence + The Machine - "Cosmic Love"

I'm not one to post music, but Florence Welch's voice is so captivating.

Fashion Legends

"The passionate collaboration between the fashion icon Isabella Blow and the designer Alexander McQueen will be immortalized in September, when Christie’s puts up for auction an extraordinary wardrobe.

Over 90 McQueen outfits, 50 hats from the milliner Philip Treacy and shoes by Manolo Blahnik will underscore the exceptional eye for style of the late Ms. Blow, who committed suicide in 2007, and the skill of the designer whom she championed from the beginning of his career. He also took his own life earlier this year.

“What we have is unique — it shows that McQueen really deserves his place in fashion history and that Isabella was there before anyone else, she saw what was good so far ahead of the game,” said Patricia Frost, director of fashion and textiles at Christie’s in London.

The sale, from the Blow estate on behalf of her family, will be held by the auction house in London, South Kensington, on Sept. 15."

- Suzy Menkes, The New York Times

Wonderwood

Commes des Garçons launches their new fragrance, "Wonderwood," with a short film created by the stop-motion visionaries The Brothers Quay.

The Vuitton Journey

Hotelier Andre Balazs is photographed by The Selby for Louis Vuitton's ongoing series "The Journey of a Man's Wardrobe." This series delves into the wardrobes of some of the most influencial men around the world.

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Split Decision

The simple design of this Hermès Sterling Silver Split Ring has me rethinking my position of not wearing a ring.

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Lit From Above

I have always wanted a ceiling in my dream house/apartment to be all bulbs or chinese lanterns or some idea of an amorphic plane of light. Here, the Private Roof Club of the Gramercy Park Hotel has gone and made it a reality. More than just the ceiling, the rooftop bar has some stellar views.

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Alton Lane

"A new online menswear brand has launched, promising bespoke clothing at an accessible price."

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Lovely

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful time-lapse video of the Eyjafjallajokull volacano.

Silent Stories

"Every day for the past seven weeks, Marina Abramovic, the majestic Serbian performance artist, has sat in the brightly lit center of her exhibit at MoMA, as dozens of visitors wait for the privilege of communing with her in silence..."

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A nother Installment

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Simply Bulgari

The new Parentesi Bracelet for men, by Bulgari, is so simple and so chic. It is to be put on and never taken off.

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Dion-amite!

The stunning structural creations by Austrailian designer, Dion Lee, are totally mesmerizing.

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Wildlife On White

Life on White is trying to create the largest collection of animals photographed on a white background, captured by a single photographer. Boasting 12,183 images and nearly 531 species, Eric Isselée and the site are well on their way.

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Summer Skymra

Tretorn has been creating great sneakers since 1891. The new Skymra design is both modern and functional, and this poplin pair are perfect for Summer.

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Backstage Bespoke

A look into the making of a pair of shoes at John Lobb, one of Britain's last remaining bespoke shoemaker.

Staple City

What Color Is...

A gorgeous infographic which discusses the meaning of color for 10 different cultures.
Only in the US does pink represent femininity.

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