May 1st marked one of fashion’s biggest night of the year, the annual Met Gala. Corresponding with the exhibition, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between, the 2017 edition of the ball honored 74-year-old designer Rei Kawakubo with a Comme des Garçons-themed night. The star-studded event marked the first time in decades that a…
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2017 MET BALL & THE LATEST COMMES DES GARCONS COLLAB
Once a year, the stars of the fashion and art worlds align for the most prestigious museum event of the year - the annual Met Ball. Corresponding with the upcoming exhibition, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between, the 2017 edition of the ball will honor 74-year-old designer Rei Kawakubo with a Comme des…
SINGER AND ACTIVIST ARGHAVAN ON FIGHTING FOR FREE SPEECH AROUND THE WORLD – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
“We have to help women who don’t have freedom of speech.” -Arghavan For Iranian-born, Swedish-bred singer-turned-women’s rights champion, Arghavan, these words define her world. Both an activist and musician, she began garnering attention in the media after landing a spot on the British TV hit, Googoosh Music Academy. The London-based show, filmed by what is in…
2015 MTV VMAS DELIVERED NOISE AND DRAMA WITH MILEY CYRUS
The MTV Video Music Award's host this year was Miley Cyrus. The former Disney star and infamous weed-smoking rebel, had previously made headlines at the VMAs in 2014 when she performed with Robin Thicke and did some unusual things to a foam finger. While she stood clear of any foam fingers, the singer made up…
THE 2015 GRAMMY AWARDS: WINNERS
Last night the world watched and tweeted the 2015 Grammys as our music royalty flanked the red carpet. Highlights across the spectrum include Madonna's performance, debuting her new song "Living in Love" wearing red and black Givenchy. President Obama appeared via video to discuss his anti-violence campaign "It's on Us," and Kanye West referenced his infamous 2009…
YUNA ON GENRE MASH-UPS AND BREAKING BOUNDARIES – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
With her ethereal vocals and unique style, singer-songwriter Yuna is both an artist on the rise and a critical darling. Hailing from Malaysia, the singer’s fourth album, Nocturnal, was released last year to much critical praise, comparing her to the likes of Bob Dylan and Feist, which she too cites as some of her most…
MUSIC DARLING FOXES ON WHY SHE DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL TO PURSUE HER DREAMS – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
“When I was eighteen, my sister saved me from doing a beauty course in Southampton and insisted I come up to London, stay on her sofa and go to music school,” says London-based singer/songwriter Louisa Rose Allen. “After a year of living out of a suitcase, I ended up dropping out of music school, as it…
WHY FASHION AND HIP HOP MAKE GREAT BEDFELLOWS
Sharing a cultural affinity, fashion and music have always been fast friends. From Hendrix and the hippies, the rock star-and-supermodel scene in the early nineties, and the fashion industry’s obsession with indie artist Grimes, fashion has been identified with different genres throughout various periods. Curiously, however, in the past few years, another relationship has been…
PHARRELL WILLIAMS NEW MUSIC VIDEO INCLUDES MILEY CYRUS CAMEO
Pharrell Williams has released a video for "Come Get It Bae," the second single off his top-charted album G I R L. Similar to “Happy,” the triple-platinum single that became an international hit with its buoyant refrain and 24-hour music video, “Come Get It Bae” is just as light-hearted, funky, and fun. You can’t listen…
MARY KATRANTZOU FOR ADIDAS ORIGINALS
Shortly following the announcement of their upcoming partnership with Pharrell Williams, Adidas has recently announced a new collaboration with European fashion designer Mary Katrantzou. The London-based designer is known for her bold graphic prints and surreal images, all designed via digital technology. Katrantzou has previously collaborated with labels such Topshop, Swarovski, Longchamp, Moncler, and Current…
PHARRELL WILLIAMS X UNIQLO COLLABORATION
Pharrell Williams is unstoppable this year, continuing to surprise with great news. Just yesterday the Getting Lucky and Happy singer announced the release of i am OTHER a clothing line made in collaboration with UNIQLO. The 41 year old artist is also the face of the line that features Pharrell's own designs, "The Same is…
PHARRELL + ADIDAS + BIONIC YARN
Grammy award-winning musician Pharrell Williams has been announced as the next artist to team up with German sportswear giant Adidas in a new campaign set to debut this summer. The 40-year-old musician and co-founder of the fashion label Billionaire Boys Club will bring an eco-friendly spin to his Adidas line, creating garments from Bionic Yarn,…
STEVE AOKI, PHARRELL, BORGORE & WAKA FLOCKA FLAME ‘AOKIFY AMERICA’
Rubber rafts, confetti cannons, pole dancers, champagne showers and casual cake-throwing, Steve Aoki’s ‘Aokify America' tour raids the party store and chucks the beat right in your face. Fusing EDM and rap in an eclectic lineup of Aoki’s specially-selected buddies: superstar producer Pharrell Williams, Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame and Israeli EDM artist Borgore, the…
STEVE AOKI ANNOUNCES “AOKIFY AMERICA TOUR”
Steve Aoki announces “Aokify America Tour" featuring Borgore and Waka Flocka Flame with special guest Pharrell Williams on selected dates; Presented by Dim Mak. Grammy-nominated international producer/DJ and electronic dance music entrepreneur STEVE AOKI keeps his “always on tour” mantra alive with the announcement of his fall “Aokify America Tour” featuring bass “Legend” Borgore and hip-hop heavyweight Waka Flocka Flame as direct support with special…
AUDIO COUTURE
Musicians have long been a driving force in fashion. At a time when the Beyoncés of the world now command a presence alongside fashion show staples like Anna Wintour, it’s clear that musicians have staked their claim on the fashion industry like never before. Some have even dared to step out from beyond the flashes of…
CHANEL & NRDC CELEBRATE “THE TECHNOLOGY OF EARTH” – LOS ANGELES – MAY 31ST
ARRIVALS AT THE "THE TECHNOLOGY OF EARTH" BENEFIT DINNER On Friday, May 31st, CHANEL and The Natural Resources Defense Council celebrated The Technology of Earth, "A Celebration of Art, Nature, and Technology" with a benefit dinner at the home of Larry Gagosian in Los Angeles. Guests enjoyed special performances from Patti Smith, Karen O and Pharrell…
DAFT PUNK “RANDOM ACCESS MEMORIES” NEW ALBUM OUT MAY 21
Electronic music group Daft Punk is pleased to announce the release of their new album "Random Access Memories" out today on iTunes. The French duo has collaborated with critically acclaimed artists Panda Bear, Julian Casablancas, Todd Edwards, DJ Falcon, Chilly Gonzales, Giorgio Moroder, Nile Rodgers, Paul Williams, and Pharrell Williams on their fourth full length studio album. Their…