MAGNIFICENT U2 REMIX
Think I like this remix by Fred Falke better than the original.
WE ARE THE PEOPLE CRAZY P REMIX
“We are the People” by Empire of the Sun is good across all versions but this remix takes it up a notch.
LOVE REHAB BY CHAIM
Here’s a good one for the dance floor, “Love Rehab” by Chaim.
THE HISTORY OF THE TUXEDO
As New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s a good idea to know the history of the Tuxedo, even if your plans are low key. Remarkably, it was devised as a way to dress-down in England in the 1800′s for the stuffy social set needing a break from wearing coat tails and top hats. Once considering semi-formal, the tuxedo now often represents the highest level of dress for a gentleman, particularly in America. Here is the story: in 1860, Henry Poole & Co. (Savile Row’s founders), created a short smoking jacket that was spotted and worn by New York millionaire James Potter while on a trip to England. Potter then (more…)
WEB SALES SPARKLED
WEB SALES SPARKLED. Online shopping flourished in the U.S. this holiday season, as Internet retailers such as Amazon.com Inc. reported blockbuster sales and drew more dollars from their brick-and-mortar counterparts. Web sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 26 totaled $35.3 billion, up 15% compared with a similar period a year earlier. [WSJ]
NIKE’S FOOTWORK YIELDS LONG LINES
NIKE’S FOOTWORK YIELDS LONG LINES. Nike Inc.’s Jordan line of sneakers is drawing iPhone-like lines of buyers despite iPhone-like prices. The phenomenon underscores the strength of a brand that brings the company about $1 billion a year in sales. [WSJ]
TWO APPLE TV’S TARGETED FOR MIDYEAR LAUNCH
TWO APPLE TV’S TARGETED FOR MIDYEAR LAUNCH. The rumored Apple television now has a rumored launch date and a few rumored screen sizes as well. [ALLTHINGSDIGITAL]
5 EYE-POPPING RETAIL BLUNDERS FOR 2011
5 EYE-POPPING RETAIL BLUNDERS FOR 2011. From management decisions in questionable taste to mystifying merchandising, here are some of the bigger stumbles and bumbles. [FORBES]
LA MER BY JULIO EGLESIAS
A memorable song in its own right, “La Mer” sung live by Julio Iglesias in 1976, should be receiving a lot of attention as it’s the final song in a key sequence of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. It was chosen by the Director Tomas Alfredson and his team because it was something they thought lead spy George Smiley would listen to. A great play for your New Years party.
BREAKOUT: SVETLANA KHODCHENKOVA
In an otherwise drab and dreary cast of moody British spies clad in heavy tweed, Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova shines in the terrific Tinker Tailor Solider Spy. This film will undoubtedly be remembered as her breakout role, and the few scenes she is in leave us wanting much more. There is a slow and steady elegance to the film, and the sometimes laborious pacing shuns the too-often distracting techniques of modern thrillers. Once you settle in, the story unfolds remarkably and (more…)
A LEADING VOICE: JAY FIELDEN
When it comes to expanding your knowledge of what it is to be stylish – and that means more than just looking the part, but actually living it – Jay Fielden is at the very top of the list – someone to read, emulate and follow. I had the pleasure of meeting Jay many years ago in Milan while he was Editor-in-Chief of Men’s Vogue, and I the Director of Men’s PR for Prada tasked with coming up with three new front row seats for his team. Of course this was not a problem, anything with Vogue attached to it is well placed at the table. Following the magazines retirement in 2008 there was a quiet period, but fortunately for those who enjoy living well, or at the least like to daydream, Mr. Fielden returned this past summer to a perfectly suited position: the lofty stewardship of Town & Country. Since he took over, the magazine (more…)
MULBERRY HIRES HERMES DIRECTOR AS CHIEF
MULBERRY HIRES HERMES DIRECTOR AS CHIEF. Mulberry has appointed Bruno Guillon from French luxury goods group Hermès to become its chief executive and lead the British group’s expansion into Asia and the US. [FINANCIALTIMES]
HOW TO ACE A GOOGLE INTERVIEW
HOW TO ACE A GOOGLE INTERVIEW. Google receives a million job applications a year. It’s estimated that only about 1 in 130 applications results in a job. By comparison, about 1 in 14 high-school students applying to Harvard gets accepted. [WSJ]
KNOW THIS BRAND: HELLY HANSEN
Many sportswear brands like to play up their close relationship with the great outdoors, but most of them will always be a fashion brand first, outdoor apparel company a distant second. Helly Hansen founded in 1877 and based in Oslo, Norway is the exact opposite, with clothing and gear designed around specific rigorous action sports, with function always trumping style and form. You can spot their foul-weather fishing gear on Deadliest Catch and in films, The Perfect Storm. So if you wake up one day and decide you’d like to sign up as a rookie crab fisherman on the Cornelia Marie, sail around to world in a dangerous yachting race, or go heli-skiing in British Columbia, this is the brand for you. Our favorite item: (more…)
THE 10 MOST WATCHED COMMERCIALS ON YOUTUBE
THE 10 MOST WATCHED COMMERCIALS ON YOUTUBE. T-Mobile at #2 is pretty clever. [ADWEEK]
8 HOLIDAY WINDOWS
The meatpacking district has quickly become one of the chicest and most expensive retail destinations in New York City. Here are a few pictures from a quick walk along 14th street. Some of the window displays were seriously lacking while others, like Hugo Boss, went all out. Their winter explorer theme was innovative and successfully brought the clothing to life: (more…)
PUSHING ENVELOPE ON LAST-MINUTE SHIPPING
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE ON LAST-MINUTE SHIPPING. Procrastinators rejoice. Last-minute shopping just got easier. [WSJ]
WHY YOU WILL DRESS LIKE KIM JONG IL
WHY YOU WILL BE DRESSING LIKE KIM JONG IL. A slideshow look at some surprisingly sharp looks for next Spring. [FORBES]
NORSE PROJECTS + DIEMME
For rugged, All-American, mountain style, check out these great looking hiking boots and gloves from the Norse Projects website. Norse Projects “Peter” Fingerless Gloves, $36 & Diemme boots, handmade in Italy, with contrasting white leather Vibram sole, $335.
HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR HER
Here are my top gift ideas for her, beginning with, #1, The little one in your life. Don’t leave the holiday shopping up to your wife, surprise everyone with a very special gift under the tree. Isabel Garreton is a designer based in California who’s chic women’s and children’s line is carried by Gilt Groupe, so you know it’s good. For the past two decades, Isabel has employed underprivileged women in South America to create her intricate and highly detailed designs. The irony being that you can shop without guilt on Gilt. The New York jacket, $200 and colorful leggings, $31 get our nod. And once the photos start making the rounds, you’ll look like an absolute super-star. (more…)
