A Conversation with Javier Laval – Creative Director of @AndroidHomme

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Javier Laval, the creative director of one of the hottest, up and coming sneaker brands, Android Homme. We touched on topics ranging from branding, design and influence, the sneaker industry and what it takes to becoming your dream. I’m a big believer in logos and brand names. They tell the story of what you or your brand is...

#NYFW 2012: Y3 Adidas Runway Show

This was my fourth season attending Y3′s runway show during NY Fashion week and this season did not dissapoint. The show was literally a magic carpet ride with the runway layered in Persian rugs setting the stage for a collection that took its inspiration from all over the world. “We wanted to have this very visible element of Yohji Yamamoto in Y-3,” said creative...

Santigold Takes Brooklyn Twice / Debuts “Big Mouth” [Music Video]

Santigold returned to the stage this week holding two shows at the Williamsburg Hall of Music in Brooklyn NYC. For the eclectic artist it was just part of a busy week in which she announced a new album (titled Master of My Make-Believe), a tour with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and debuted a new song and video. “I’m really hands-on with everything. It’s the...

Holy Ghost! x Jessica 6 x Midnight Magic & Eli Escobar @ Williamsburg Music Hall (Recap)

This past Saturday night I checked out a show at the Williamsburg Music Hall featuring Brooklynites Holy Ghost!, Jessica 6 and Midnight Magic. The tone was set for an evening was filled with non-stop dance music. I walked in on Midnight Magic’s performance. In all honesty I’ve never heard of them but I was impressed by the vocal talent of the band and their nu-disco...

Thank You Heavy D – Rest In Piece

Throughout my career I have met many celebrities. Having worked in the music, fashion and nightlife businesses means you often cross paths with stars. Although most of those meetings were in passing, I did manage to get to learn some of these stars on a personal level. Heavy D was one of them, and he was one of the few celebrities you could approach on any level. He was super cool...

Bamboocycle UH-02 Bicycle

The Bamboocycle is the brainchild of 24-year old Mexican industrial designer Diego Cárdenas. He wanted to make an ecological statement by re-visiting bicycle design. The resulting project features a bike that integrates bamboo, known for its lightweight, strength and flexibility, into the frame’s design....

Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange project

Smirnoff is setting out to show the world how other cultures party with their Nightlife Exchange Project. Fourteen countries have signed up for the ‘experiment in global nightlife culture’ and are packing their favorite music, food, dance moves, fashion, bands and DJ’s into one crate – set for the exchange. Facebook fans of the vodka can add the application...

NYFW: Deffuzion

‘Deffuzion’ is a contemporary women’s collection that is the perfect blend of the uptown girl sophistication with the downtown girl ‘cool’. The collection is fun, flirty, and Edgy using exotic fabrics that are turned into sleek Modern designs. With its Bold prints, tasteful embellishments and fashion forward bodies ‘Deffuzion’ is not only...