Diesel Does Godard

Diesel has began a reputation for cool hipster web campaigns with a squeeze of retro relevance, let us not forget last years SFW XXX viral that brought back the gritty glam of 80's hardcore porn strategically animated in a fashion fit for ages 6 and up. The label's latest SS10 catalogue has particularly peaked my interest as it's a direct homage to the dance scene in Godard's Band a Part (those of you who know me will recognize this as a choice scene from one of my favorite films...I've posted about it before). Kudo's to Diesel for picking such a stellar homage. I'm on the fence about the music choice...can't quite decide if it fits (not losing any sleep over it, however). Thoughts about the video? Any Godard buffs wish to weigh in?

Greg Lauren - Alterations: New Works on Paper

Greg Lauren - artist, designer and nephew of Ralph has just opened a new and very impressive installation titled Alterations: New Works on Paper. I had the pleasure of attending the opening last night thanks to the stellar Kelly Cutrone and her team at Peoples Revolution.

The event attracted the likes of Gerard Butler, Sante D'Orazio, Elizabeth "Jessie Spano" Berkley, Samantha Mathis and, my personal favorite, the lovely and talented Parker Posey and her dog Gracie. The real star however was the immaculately constructed paper garments on display.

Greg Lauren really brings a new synthesis to art and fashion with his work. Everything from perfectly tailored suits, boho vests, oxford shirts, a boxing robe, a variety of ties and even shoes are constructed out of paper.

There is even a glimpse of what his laboratory for crafting such works of wearable art may look like - a tornado's remnants of newspaper, catalogs, comics, fine Japanese paper, tools, swatches, ropes, garments and sewing materials as the inspirational drawing board and workshop for the perfect paper suit.

The exhibition runs through Nov. 1st at 28 Wooster St. in SoHo, NYC.

www.greglauren.com

Crumberazzi - NY Fashion Week

The Mightiest Crumb was fortuitously strolling past as the marc by marc show was getting out. As the who's who of fashion editors and socialites made their exodus to the streets, I managed to have a close encounter and snap a photo of none other than Carine Roitfeld, editor in chief for French Vogue. Ms. Roitfeld is one of my favorite figures in the industry and I think that she and her daughter Julia make a stunning French fashion duo. Voila!

Jeremy Scott F/W 09 preview vid

Check out this preview vid of Jeremy Scott's upcoming F/W '09 collection of Adidas Originals. This guy is out of this world and how can you not love it. His clothes go to a whole other hiptosphere of the ether - a place where a lot of other designers want to visit but are too scared. You have to give it up for Adidas too. The 3 stripes are known for collaborating with some unique heavy hitters in the fashion industry - Yohji Yamamoto, the undisputed King of the fresh tailored asymmetrical black. I've had the pleasure of seeing some of this collection up close and I have to say it really makes you want to shed your safeguards and break out into the world in a big way. I picture myself wearing the Tiger sweats head to toe in the back of a souped up pick-up truck screaming through Cental Park waving an African flag in the air to the tune of Africa by Toto (okay that's a little bizarre and possibly inappropriate but this is what I mean by the effect his clothes can have on a person). Loving the now and looking forward to the future of J. Scott.

Bande a part - cafe dance (1964)

Some of you may be aware by now that tMc is a mighty mighty fan of Jean-Luc Godard. For your enjoyment I submit this clip of one of the best dance scenes in cinema history. This is the cafe dance scene in Godard's Bande a Part, aka "Band of Outsiders" in the U.S. Consequently, this movie (along with Godard's work in general) was the inspiration for the impeccably tailored designer label Band of Outsiders. Furthermore, this film impressed Quentin Tarantino so much that he named his production company A Band Apart. If you have not seen this film in it's entirety then I highly suggest you do. Enjoy

Side note - it must be noted that this scene also includes Anna Karina, Godard's muse and at one point wife, and in this crumb's opinion the most beautiful woman to ever grace the silver screen.

Trousers

Trousers jeans, out of London, made in Italy, HUGE in Japan. Once again a product that this M. Crumb would like to purchase here in his homeland. Launched during London fashion week 2008, these fresh and future-focused yet domestically unknown denimites have since spurred a cult following in Japan - the Japanese are big into their quality denim. To boot, these trousers are "not born of exploitation" and crafted from ecologically friendly materials, organic premium denim - cage free? Either way, I will feel even cooler when I cop a pair of these eco-friendly fly Nippon knickers.
http://www.trouserslondon.co.uk/

Apache wear

This Fall the Mightiest Crumb is going Apache. Out of A Child Of The Jago, Joe Corre's Terrorist line includes several Apache inspired garments. Cashmere Apache print hoodies (I'll take on in every color please), new custom made embossed Apache belt (Below) and rugged Apache war pants with leather fringe.
In the spirit of the mighty Geronimo "one who yawns," (they even have a soft bamboo fabric t-shirt featuring the great leader himself) I will suit up and take to the street of NYC wearing this modern salute to the proud Native American spirit - be he friend or foe!
http://achildofthejago.tumblr.com/

Terrorist @ A Child Of The Jago

Joe Corre, fashion mastermind and founder of the painfully sexy and luxurious lingerie brand Agent Provocateur, along with Simon "Barnzley" Armitage have released their Terrorist line to be sold in A Child Of The Jago, Corre's unique East London boutique. This collection is beyond cool and flawlessly welds 17th century conventions to an urban chic stye described as "Victorian Pimp."

The collection includes Apache cashmere hoodies, day-glo jackets camouflaged in Victorian pornography and digitally printed graphic t-shirts made of soft bamboo and adorned with pictures of Napoleon, Geronimo and classic works by 17th century artist William Hogarth.

Words cannot explain how much I want to bedizen myself in this fashion genius. Unfortunately, to my knowledge, it's not available in the U.S. or online just yet, only at A Child Of The Jago. Perhaps I will plan a trip across the pond with an empty suitcase. Though upon my return I suppose it'd be best to refrain from telling customs that I'm carrying a suitcase full of Terrorist.... then again, as Corre says, "It's just a word used to describe the enemy."

Zuriick sneaks

Always on the lookout for some fresh canvas slip-ons. Me thinks it's time to cop a pair of Zuriicks. Simple shoe, funky colors and a purple sole. Sure, why not? Summer's half over, better act fast. Get them here (though not before I do).

Zuriick site

Uncle Karl's 'Dying Swan'

I'll be the first to admit that I do not make it out to the ballet that often (never), nor do I own a single piece of Chanel (I'll leave those acquisitions to my Lady). However, I will also proudly shed any masculine barricades long enough to proclaim that this private ballet performance for Uncle Karl in his Chanel Couture Salon is a thing of real beauty. That's all I really have to say about that, it's pretty self-evident. Note however that the music in this clip isn't the appropriate music for the performance, though it adds some real drama, you can see it to the music of 'The Dying Swan' and check out the details here.