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3.1 Phillip Lim 2009 Ready-to-wear

LOOKBOOK.nu Part Two

I posted a few months ago about this website LOOKBOOK.nu where people from around the world can share their outfits and rate each others, etc. Well, they were kind enough to use the photograph I submitted for their feature in this online magazine called NEET Magazine. Go check it out.

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Are plastic bottles safe or not?

WASHINGTON - Government toxicologists have reiterated safety concerns about a chemical used in baby bottles and food containers, just weeks after the Food and Drug Administration declared the substance safe.

Taken from MSN.COM

CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE


Hold on, the FDA says that it is safe but government toxicologists aren't sure what to think... I'm am confused with who to listen to because I thought they were on the same side. Well until then, I'm going to keep sipping electrolyte and recovery drinks through my non-leeching, BPA free water bottles.

BPA (Bisphenol A) from Wikipedia

I'm officially an idiot

What do you do when you procrastinate? Well... I make shirt napkins.

I want to have sex with a bicycle

The Hermes Bicycle




Text taken from Selectism.com

Raf Simons X Eastpak Collaborations

I was more a JanSport kid growing up. I remember Eastpak being the lesser and looking cheap but this collaboration is highly attractive and lustful. It's sophisticated and new and Raf Simons is definitely onto something. From the Dolce & Gabanna Motorola RAZR to the Chanel bicycle, I see this continuing trend of fashion designers getting their hands on everyday goods and using them as their canvas.

Here is my favorite from this season:






One of my favorites from last season:



and here's a glimpse of SS 09:

Journalists arrested at Republican National Convention

This is an outrage. We will not act like China. Arresting an Associated Press photographer, two producers and a TV and radio show host is purely unethical.


Here is the video of the Democracy Now! TV and radio show host Amy Goodman being arrested. It is pretty sad and infuriating. She was arrested while asking upon the status of two producers that were arrested, one was bleeding.



Here is a statement by David Ake, an AP assistant chief of bureau in Washington, putting forth the validity and necessity it is for coverage.

"Covering news is a constitutionally protected activity, and covering a riot is part of that coverage," Ake said. "Photographers should not be detained for covering breaking news."

Don Lafontaine, also known as the "King of Voiceovers", has passed away

He passed away Monday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Here's a little glimpse of the man behind that legendary voice:

Don Lafontaine: The Voice



Also, the man had over 750,000 television spots and 5,000 movie trailers under his belt.

Diddy says "Gas prices are too high"

Lance, you're my hero

I don't think I'll ever get over this Lance Armstrong Nike commercial.

ET: David Duchovny in Rehab For Sex Addiction

David Duchovny has entered a rehabilitation center for sex addiction, People.com reports.

"I have voluntarily entered a facility for the treatment of sex addiction," the "Californication" actor tells People.com in an exclusive statement, according to his lawyer, Stanton "Larry" Stein.

The 48-year-old "X-Files" star has been married to actress Téa Leoni since 1997 and the couple have two children together.

Taken from MSN.COM, Here's the link: http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx/?news=328681>1=28103

My favorite role of David Duchovny was when he played the hand model J.P. Prewitt in Zoolander.

Biking Canada to San Francisco

1145 MILES. 18 DAYS. 3 STATES.

07/30/08-08/16/08

I climbed into the heavens to the point where the Earth was hidden by clouds and soared back like a rocket with gravity pulling me closer and closer while I carved the twisting roads on my half an inch wide tires. There were days where the rain on my face felt like being shot by pellets and there were days when I felt like I on was riding on a giant frying pan. There were days when the sun felt like it was being manipulated by a child in control of a light switch and days when I felt like I was riding in a unreleased Stephen King novel. The towns were perfect, most of them were ready to film.

I enjoy amtrak rides and I think you would too. The woman next to me tucked me in with her blanket while I slept and another man gave me his map. A few hours later I was siting in a different car of the train wine tasting by myself. It was my first ever wine tasting and I tried to the best of my abilities to copy what everyone else was doing. I enjoyed the fact I was by myself and red. I take that back. It wasn't particularly the aloneness I enjoyed or the wine tasting, it was the randomness. I went through a few beers after that and swapped magazines with this cute girl named Kate. My Paper for her Nylon. A few hours later I was in Vancouver. It was 2 or 3 in the morning, I was tired, and naively left my backpack on the ground in front of the train station to make a phone call to Logan since my phone did not work. Vancouver has a crack problem that is comparable to San Francisco. little did I know, I left my Canon 5d, Leica z2x, ipod, passport, Bernard Wilhelm x Linda Farrows x Topman sunglasses, apartment keys and most sacred journal in that backpack. I would never make that move in San Francisco, why Vancouver? I was blinded by my vision of a country with universal health care. The next few hours I frantically searched through alleys looking for that crackhead with my backpack. What I found were countless instances of crackheads like hyenas feasting off of crack. I saw some young teenagers. I saw a crackhead sleeping that reminded me of The Exorcists. Her screams and movements of suffering I don't think i'll ever forget. I spoke with so many crackheads between 3-9 in the morning. I thought I could get into his shoes and think of his next move. I googled pawn shops in that area and I was going to contact them if they saw my stuff. It turns out that there is a mile long sidewalk sale of stolen goods in Vancouver. My hope sank. I filed a report and left Vancouver only after a few hours. Day one was a funny day.

We took a few ferries and I found myself face to face with U.S. Customs. Despite the little assurance U.S. Customs gave me on the phone while I was at the Vancouver Police Department, I made it back into the United States. That was day two.

I ran into the same people on many occasions over the same 101 over the stretch of two states. The French-Canadian couple was my favorite. Logan and I would run into them at restaurants, campsites and lookout points. Isabelle had red hair and the guy whose name I regrettably have forgotten had one of the biggest smiles I have ever seen and would grab my shoulder and shake it when he would come to say hello. I don't really remember shaking hands with him but I know I did. I only remember him shaking my shoulder when he said hello. They were delightful. He wrote down our names so he can share stories with his family and friends of the people he met. There were others we met that were extraordinary and incredible as well. This old man named Ray told me his first bicycle tour was 18 months. He also told me he once rode from Canada to Mexico and back in 24 days. Another man I met on his day 50 was biking from Anchorage, Alaska, to Argentina. That made me feel like a Vagina with a capital V.

Another man casually spoke about his 5 dollar hooker in Washington Heights and the time he smoked crack with a hooker in Bakersfield. We both recalled the difficulty of crossing the George Washington Bridge in New York to go to New Jersey which was neat. We also both see people that don't exist (I think) when we get really tired/sleepy.

In washington I stopped at a place that advertised itself on the road by claiming "world's best oysters" which was a simple reason to pull over. 5 oyster shooters for 2.25 and they were taken from just 10 miles away. We also picked up smoke salmon from there and I had it for dinner with my pasta that night. I brought back souvenirs: two cans of sockeye smoked salmon. I swear that the pacific northwest has a clam chowder lake. Every restaurant served clam chowder and i never got sick of it. I became a judge of clam chowder. Our appetites increased as did our restaurant bills as the ride went further and more deep. We would order full breakfasts with a lunch meal like a turkey melt or something. I went through a few boxes of oatmeal. I think of oatmeal now as vomit (with food chunks) to a starving person. We desperately needed calories and each bite was immersed in thoughts of need for nutrients.

Hygiene was a hilarious situation. Some campgrounds did not have showers so we used baby wipes. I slept with layers of sunblock on me that reminds me of the layers in the Grand Canyon as you descend. I could scrape it off with my fingernails. mosquitos love me. I maneuvered about like I was on crack so they could not land on me. We slept on the lawn in the back of a police station in Washington one night. I recall one person walking above on the bridge saying "WTf? People sleep down there?"

There was a night when we were riding into the black on potholed roads . It was about 11-1130 at night and I tried my best to refrain from not letting my imagination take over. By the end of that night, I was walking about through the forest with a knife in my hands. Logan asked me if I was going to kill him.

There was another night when I was fending off invading raccoons. As I slept under the bright moon on the beach, I was awoken by the fuckers and saw its silhouette through the moon's light as it was on our picnic table digging into our shit. the silhouette was photogenic. I chucked my shoe at it. It did not flinch, instead it went over and smelled it. A few moments later I find myself hissing and shining my flashlight (ohhh scary) to keep them away. They are so mischievous. Imagine how much more shit we would be in if they had opposable thumbs. I don't know how long I was out there but I was defeated, but not largely, just in a humiliating manner. The next morning our tent bag was missing. They took it to their den despite there being no food in it. It laid there next to a spatula and a beer can. Logan used a stick with tape on the end to grab it. I was going to lay gorilla tape (like duct tape) all over so they wouldn't fuck with us ever again.

Logan's knee began to give out on him. We did a 90+ miles day with lots of climbing and that did it. I was carrying about 70 pounds of gear trailered to my bicycle and he was probably carrying around that amount as well. A lot of days we were booking it. We charged up these mountains as if we were sprinting and weren't carrying gear. Somehow it feels good... really good.

During the last day while standing up and climbing up Mt. Tam I realized that pain is one of the best teachers that life can give. It is our body's natural teacher for the physical and emotional. But u must realize that there is a lot to learn from pain.

Just as you learn your limits by learning not to do something again in a certain situation, you can also learn that pain is temporary and learn more about yourself by pushing your limits.

Once you become more comfortable with the fact that everything will be okay afterwards, you will learn how to push yourself, and to ultimately know yourself a little better.

You can do it too. how many times have I heard people tell me they wish they could do what I do? Do you want to know why I can and they can't? It's simple. I see things more clearly. It's the same mindset of people that believe traveling is unobtainable. It's the same belief that hinders most people from doing anything. Just a lack of ambition.

The advantage I have is mindset. It's easy for me to go to the gym or to ride a bike. On the other hand, it feels like being water-boarded when i have to complete an assignment for school. Like I said, mindset.

The truth is, I rarely saw people that look like athletes touring.

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I am requesting compilation videos

Yes, with all the athleticism in the air because of the Olympics, my curiosities of talent in different subjects has led me wanting compilations videos of random talents.


Here are my two ideas:
1.) I want a compilation video of the most athletic scenes from the show Cops. I want people hopping fences, sprinting on crack and doing crazy shit.
2.) I want a compilation video of the most talented drivers from car chases. The best example of this is below:

You need to watch this. Basically, the fuzz keep spinning him out at probably over 90 mph and he keeps recovering from it. Listen to the guy in the newsroom laughing.






I'll be picking up negatives to scan tomorrow so check back.

Trading Places

I was out and about trying to find people to photograph and I end up being photographed.



August/September Issue of Complex Magazine

By the way, I'm home safe and school has already started. I will make a post shortly sharing my story of biking from Canada to San Francisco.

Round Two: Off to Canada, eh, in few hours

Last week I missed my train up to Portland so I had to reschedule so here I am, leaving in a few hours in another attempt to bike from Canada, eh, back to San Francisco. Wish me luck and a safe journey.

Eugene

Sly Street, Union Square

A man with great personal style and class, he was completely helpful in my pursuit to capture his outfit in the best of my abilities. He is the one that suggested this location that served as a perfect backdrop to his magnificent ensemble. I look forward to running into him again.






Jacket: Ralph Lauren
Shirt: Zara
Pants: Brooks Brothers
Shoes Alden
Tie: Thomas Pink
Hat: Brooks Brothers
Handkerchief: Ralph Lauren

Double dutch now a sport in NYC high schools

NEW YORK - The popular urban street pastime called double dutch, in which competitors jump between two ropes twirled eggbeater-style, is getting more recognition, becoming an officially sanctioned sport in New York City high schools.

Taken from MSN.COM (Click to read more)


Just for kicks, I uploaded Frankie Smith's Double Dutch Bus for you guys to download

Frankie Smith- Double Dutch Bus

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Stacy of Dior

I saw this one through the window working at Dior and I pulled her out. It was her first day working and she was in the middle of something but her boss was kind enough to let me borrow her for a second to take a picture. It turns out that I met her towards the end of last year through a friend.



Top: Vintage
Pants: Vintage Yves Saint Laurent
Shoes: Christian Dior

Union Square

Sorry for interrupting your meal.




Jacket: Dries Van Noten
Shirt: Michael Bastian
Pants: Dries Van Noten
Shoes: Bottega Veneta

Look who I ran into yesterday

The one and only Naked Cowboy.

Strolling along on my bicycle looking out for beautiful ensembles and layers of fabrics meshed together in a creative fashion, I found myself being drawn in to not fabric, but instead the abundance of flesh and the sound of a guitar. Shizam. It was the Naked Cowboy working Union Square, not Times Square.

Congress OKs $48 billion for global AIDS fight

President supports bill that will triple current funding levels

WASHINGTON - The House voted Thursday to triple money to fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis around the world, giving new life and new punch to a program credited with saving or prolonging millions of lives in Africa alone.

The 303-115 vote sends the global AIDS bill to President Bush for his signature. Bush, who first floated the idea of a campaign against the scourge of AIDS in his 2003 State of the Union speech, supports the five-year, $48 billion plan.

Taken from MSN.COM (Click to read the rest of the article)

San Francisco, come with me

Hercules and Love Affair- "Blind"

Goodbye again

I am taking the train to Portland in a few hours and then from there I am going to attempt to bike to Seattle and Vancouver and then back down to San Francisco. Same procedure as last time but quite different. My phone will be off for the majority of the time except for those tender moments when I want to get in touch. Wish me luck and a safe journey.

Eugene

Cory of Gucci on Powell St.

Story: Random asian guy wearing cycling shorts follows attractive lady into Sephora to ask for a photograph.




Cardigan: Burberry
Blouse: Gucci
Skirt: Gucci
Shoes: Gucci
Belt: Gucci
Tights: Wolford
Bag: Marni

Worst. Friends. Ever.

The victim suffered second-degree burns on his testicles

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Two practical jokers are behind bars for setting their passed-out drinking buddy's crotch ablaze while boozing in Grover Beach. Matthew Craig Pillers and Jack Brent Nicholas Keiffer pleaded no contest to a felony great bodily injury charge.

READ MORE HERE

Taken from MSN.COM

Meet Mr. Miranda of Ralph Lauren and Golden Gauge

A man with impeccable style, he is my reason for being a street fashion photographer. 

Check out his amazing street fashion blog: GOLDEN GAUGE

The Sartorialist of San Francisco? Perhaps. 

Sport Coat- Ralph Lauren
Shirt-Brooks Brothers
Tie- Brooks Brothers
Pants- Ralph Lauren
Shoes Johnson & Murphy
Pocket Square- Ralph Lauren

It made the ballot!

SAN FRANCISCO - A measure seeking to commemorate President Bush's years in office by slapping his name on a San Francisco sewage plant has qualified for the November ballot.

Read more here.

To Portland, Seattle and Vancouver...

In a split second decision, I have decided to take a train ride to Portland this coming Tuesday from San Francisco to ride my bicycle to Seattle and then to Vancouver and back with my buddy Logan. We are looking at 1000+ miles and instead of having a well organized organization (AIDS/Lifecycle) haul our gear and cooking our meals, we will be hauling all of our own gear and cooking all of our own meals. I haven't trained in a month and I feel out of shape, but nonetheless, my summer was looking boring and I decided to change the outcome of it. Wish me luck and to have a safe journey.

Eugene

RULES OF STYLE FROM HERMES' VÉRONIQUE NICHANIAN

The menswear designer at Hermès on the myth of French style, avoiding trends, and why you can never have too much cashmere.

1.
The right proportion and fit are a matter of centimeters—millimeters, really. When you choose clothes that are perfect for you, you feel strong, comfortable, and more self-confident.

2.
Style is a question of charm, not nationality. It’s not true that French men have more allure or style than American men. It’s just that they dress with more personality. They don’t follow dress codes, and sometimes they mix things in a way they shouldn’t. Like how Serge Gainsbourg dressed, with his reptile shoes with jeans and blazer and white shirt—that’s charm.

3.
For a weekend away, a man should bring a simple shirt, two cashmere sweaters, three polos, and one pair of jeans. For shoes, either sandals or light leather moccasins—just the essentials.

4.
In relationships, you must show proof of love and do something passionate. I once had a boyfriend fly from New York to Paris just to have dinner with me. It was very smart.

5.
Age is not important. A man, no matter if he’s 20 or 60, can wear a tee and jeans if he has the right body.

6.
You should have one watch for the weekend, one for the week, one for suits, one for sport. I love watches. Watches are for men what perfume is for women. They are very personal, and you can wear them according to your mood.

7.
Wearing a scarf is about attitude. A man should just wrap one around his neck, maybe two times—but not tightly like women do. It should be nonchalant.

8.
Men make a mistake when they follow fashion instead of their own personality or their own body. When they dress in a very slim shape even if they don’t have the right body, it’s all wrong. It’s awful. With my husband, I tell him, ‘Stay yourself and I’ll take care of you.’ He’s the most spoiled man in Paris.

9.
You can never have too many cashmere sweaters. There are so many kinds of fits and colors. You should have a lightweight one for summer and a heavier one for winter. Whether you wear darker colors like navy or brighter ones like green or yellow can depend on the way you wake up.

10.
The most timeless article of clothing a man can have is a leather piece. An Hermès leather bomber.

Taken from men.style.com

RULES OF STYLE FROM LANVIN'S LUCAS OSSENDRIJVER

Lanvin’s inventive men’s designer on the merits of sneakers, the tackiness of logos, and why you should invest in a mismatched suit.


1.
You shouldn’t adapt to what people expect you to wear—you should make your clothes your own. For me what’s interesting is to wear the jackets and pants of suits separately.

2.
I think it’s distasteful when people buy clothes with logos or brag about what they spend on their clothes. Luxury should be something intimate.

3.
Jewelry is very difficult for men, but they can go a little more extreme with shoes and bags. Wear trainers with a suit and the look completely changes.

4.
I think clothes are more elegant when they’re nonchalant. You can wear something quite sophisticated but not look too overtly luxurious.

5.
Friday-wear is very typically American. You have this office uniform, and then suddenly it’s the weekend and it’s the opposite. I think it’s better to mix the two and make officewear a little less formal and Friday-wear a little less casual.

6.
When I was younger I used to wear a lot of T-shirts, but now I wear more and more button-down shirts. I think it’s actually very cool to just have a lot of really great shirts in a very good fabric.

7.
It’s important that clothes be light when you’re layering. It’s very nice if you wear three jackets instead of one—but not three suit jackets. I mean a shirt and a shirt jacket and another jacket made out of very light fabric. There’s a richness to that look.

8.
A lot of men are very insecure when it comes to dressing. They ask themselves every morning, “What am I going to wear? Is it the right thing? Does it match?” Once they find something they stick to it, and I think that’s a shame. I think men should make a bit more of an effort. They should see clothing not as something necessary but as something fun.

9.
There’s something modern about dressing up—wearing a shirt and a tie—but in a lighter way. We made ties that were just strips of fabric-—sometimes in the same fabric as the shirt. It’s a new way to wear a tie.

10.
I don’t really like wallets. I prefer that you carry your money in your pocket or put everything in a bag and carry it there. Just keep it simple.


Taken from men.style.com

RULES OF STYLE from Marni's CONSUELO CASTIGLIONI

The creative director at Marni on male vanity, the importance of modern suits, and the perils of ugly shoes.


1.
A man has to discover his own taste and then base his sartorial decisions on that—you shouldn’t buy something because you saw it on TV. You need to feel at ease in your clothes or you risk being a bit ridiculous.

2.
I like a guy in a suit that’s cut a little smaller—slightly shorter, with smaller lapels. Inside, the jacket should have beautiful finishing that only the guy wearing it notices.

3.
Italian men are very vain, even if they won’t admit it. They care about their style.

4.
Not everyone looks good in a tuxedo. It’s important to look at proportions and find one that fits you well.

5.
Shoes define the kind of man you are. They should never be too trendy or showy but lean toward the classic. There are a lot of ugly shoes out there, and they can ruin even the most sophisticated attire.

6.
A little bit of chivalry always makes a woman happy. You shouldn’t exaggerate, but I do like it when a man holds the door open for me. I think, Okay, this guy has manners and knows how to comport himself.

7.
When it comes to wearing color, you need to be a bit careful—a bit more traditional. A man should look sophisticated and refined, and color can sometimes get in the way. You have to be moderate.

8.
Men can carry bags as long as they are masculine, like a tote or an attaché case. Look for a sturdy canvas or handsome leather one, maybe with a raw finish. A bag should be functional and practical.

9.
Clothes don’t necessarily render a man sexy—his attitude and his nature do. For me, someone who is not classically handsome but has a lot of charm is more attractive than a really good-looking guy with no personality.

10.
My husband’s style is classic, but he’ll occasionally wear a Marni sweater or sneakers with a suit or try a jacket that’s slightly shorter, and it works for him. My son is more daring. The most important thing is to be yourself.

Taken from men.style.com

Haight St.

Shot outside of Wasteland, both are from the Netherlands and are currently living in San Francisco.

On the left:
Top: Acne Jeans
Jeans: American Apparel

On the right:
Top: Paul & Joe
Shorts: H&M
Shoes: Vintage
Bag: Balenciaga





Meet Phoebe from La Rosa Vintage. She is one of those great people that are more concerned with design and styling rather than brands or labels.

glamcanyon: glam as you can

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I met Kat of glamcanyon last summer in NYC outside of Misshapes. glamcanyon is a London (not always london... she travels) based fashioned blog that I have grown to enjoy so much that I have decided to share it with you.

Here is some of her work:

Nylon Japan