Jamaican porn stars models for Hood by Air

PH & HBA 
Shayne Olivier’s latest project is a cooperation with South African photographer Pieter Hugo, capturing the latest Hood by Air collection on Jamaican porn stars. The arresting images are also the subject of a new book.
Pieter Hugo got in the picture with his magnificent images of African communities, ranging from Nigerian gangs walking their pet hyenas to Liberian scouts, via judges in Botswana. For Hood by Air, he captured Jamaican porn stars from Kingston’s Gully Queen gay community, a group of men who ostracized by the patriarchal society in the country, who now live together near a storm drain in the city’s slum district. Sex workers, porn actor and transsexuals all wear Hood by Air in PH & HBA, a poignant and transgressive book available now.

BEJEWELED: London Jewelry Designers You Need to Know

'BEJEWELED: London Jewelry Designers You Need To Know' is the latest must read book for jewelry lovers created by fashion expert
Angela Gilltrap.
BEJEWELED provides stunning insights with a broad variety of jewelry design from avatgarde to glamourous aesthetics of London based designers.
If you don't wont to get lost in the London metropole BEJEWELED contains exactly what you need to know, not only about London based jewelry designers, but it is an inspiring read for design lovers in general.

You can get the book here: READ!

BEJEWELED features jewelry labels such as Jezebel London, Jeanne Marell, Retrospective Jewellery, Alice Menter, Ellie Air, Lion Studio and many more.

This gorgeous design book—created by Heaven Has Heels’ Angela Gilltrap—features exclusive interviews from more than 30 of London’s hottest jewelry designers. In their own words, each designer shares their inspiration, process, and role in shaping today’s contemporary jewelry world. Uplifting and insightful, this is the de nitive resource for accessory lovers, stylists and aspiring designers. For more inspired accessory design head to HeavenHasHeels.com.

ANGELA GILLTRAP is the Editor-In-Chief of Heaven Has Heels magazine and Global Content Director of Lot 17 Media. She likes her heels as high as her standards. — AngelaGilltrap.us

Book Details
Pages: 74
Artwork: 150
images Size: 8.5 in x 8.5 in
Published: April 15, 2016
ISBN-10: 0500544409
ISBN-13: 9780500544402
Genre: Fashion
AVAILABLE: here

Fashion is Nuts!

Donald Robertson’s book Fashion is Nuts!
Henson had his puppets, Warhol had his soup cans, and now illustrator Donald Robertson has his walnuts!
Many people have come to view the fashion world as elitist, and unapproachable, but what everyone seems to forget is… Fashion is nuts! Whether it’s Edie Campbell dressed in nothing but body paint and a headdress, or Iris Apfel sitting front row wearing her signature glasses and dressed in red fur, fashion is, and has always been wondrously mad. http://fashionisnuts.com/

Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Unbelievable Skeletons Unearthed From The Catacombs Of Rome 

Back in 1578 came the fascinating discovery of a network of labyrinthine tombs, deep beneath the street of Rome. The tombs were home to the decayed skeletons of early Christian martyrs – believed to be saints on account of their bravery & unwavering support of Christian beliefs. 

Many of these skeletons (given the name ‘The Catacomb Saints’ by those who first discovered them) were then distributed across Europe (predominantly Germany) as replacements for the countless holy relics which had been smashed, stolen or destroyed during the Protestant Reformation.

Once delivered, each skeleton was then clothed and adorned into a variety of precious jewels, expensive cloth, crowns, armour and even given wigs. They were put on display inside their designated churches as a reminder to all who visited, for the riches and wealth that awaited them post death – providing they swore allegiance to the Christian faith.

So fascinated by the discovery and indeed the story behind ‘The Catacomb Saints’ art historian (& self-confessed relic hunter) Paul Koudounaris travelled all over Europe trying to find and document the status of each Saint. Amazingly many of the skeletons were yet to be put on display, still stored in containers waiting to be dressed and revealed to the public.

His book 'Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs' looks at the gripping origins and history of ‘The Catacomb Saints’, posing such as questions as who were they? How exactly did they die? And why had they laid forgotten in Europe’s religious institutions for so long? His work serves as a compelling documentation of some of the most elaborate & forgotten relics from a by-gone era.

Martin Margiela Couture ss 2015 collection
looks like inspired by this dead blingers

Below are just a few photographs from the stunning book itself, which you can purchase right here.

Hungry Planet: What the World Eats

Ever wondered what's on family dinner tables around the globe? 

I discover this amazing project at Łódź Design Festival 2013.

Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio traveled the world documenting that most basic of human behaviors — what we eat. Their project, “Hungry Planet,” depicts everything that an average family consumes in a given week–and what it costs — laid out in thought provoking detail.


Hungry Planet: What the World Eats 
30 Families, 24 Countries, 600 Meals

In Hungry Planet, Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio present a photographic study of families from around the world, revealing what people eat during the course of one week. Each family's profile includes a detailed description of their weekly food purchases; photographs of the family at home, at market, and in their community; and a portrait of the entire family surrounded by a week's worth of groceries.
To assemble this remarkable comparison, Menzel and D'Aluisio traveled to twenty-four countries and visited thirty families from Bhutan and Bosnia to Mexico and Mongolia. Accompanied by an insightful foreword by Marion Nestle, and provocative essays from Alfred W. Crosby, Francine R. Kaufman, Corby Kummer, Charles C. Mann, Michael Pollan, and Carl Safina, the result of this journey is a 30-course documentary feast: captivating, infuriating, and altogether fascinating.

http://www.menzelphoto.com

Pride & Glory book launch at Selexyz Maastricht

During FASHIONCLASH 2013 Maastricht Side Program DAAB Media hosted a book launch with their latest fashion title PRIDE AND GLORY THE ART OF THE ROCKERS JACKET.
Horst A. Friedrichs the photographer of Pride & Glory was there.

Prince Claus Awards 2012

Prince Constantijn presenting the award 

Prince Claus Fonds Awards were presented today (on the social media bespoke date of 12.12.12) at Citizens' Hall of the Royal Palace Amsterdam. I found my self surrounded among 450 very distinguished guests.
Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands along with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien, and Princess Mabel attended the 2012 Prince Claus Awards.
The recipient of the 2012 Prince Claus Awards. went to the Argentine non-profit publishing house, Eloísa Cartonera. The company produces:
“… handmade books made of recycled materials. The materials are collected by Cartoneros, or “cardboard people” who are unemployed and survived Argentina’s political and economic collapse in 2001. Drawn to Eloísa Cartonera’s social solidarity, emerging and established Latin American writers donated their short stories, novels and other forms of literature to the company. The collective, small-scale method produces books that are cheaper than conventional paperbacks.”

http://www.eloisacartonera.com.ar/

Pride & Glory: The Rockers’ Jacket

Acclaimed and award-winning photographer Horst A. Friedrichs captured today‘s spirit of the rockers‘ jacket with Pride & Glory: The Rockers’ Jacket.

First coming into its own as functional outerwear and later as a symbol of youth rebellion in the 1950s – the leather biker jacket continues to fascinate as much for its beauty as its mythology. James Dean wore one, as did Marlon Brando and Dennis Hopper. Since then, the myth has continued to flourish, so that, to this day, leather jackets are one of the few outfits with true cult status. They have soul. They have character and they are worn with pride; they are painted, embellished, embroidered and enhanced with studs and patches. 

Since decades, Lewis Leathers, the legendary British manufactory for leather motorcycle jackets, has brought together especially attractive and exceptional examples for their unique and comprehensive collection of vintage leather jackets. The photos by Horst A. Friedrichs make these available to the larger public for the first time and provide authentic insight into this highly exceptional lifestyle.

Pride & Glory: The Rockers’ Jacket (DAAB, ISBN 978-3942597203, $145).
http://www.daab-media.com/Books/Daab_Books/PRIDE_AND_GLORY.html

Style Feed - The World's Top Fashion Blogs

Style Feed - The World's Top Fashion Blogs book is out and Un Nouveau iDEAL by Filep Motwary is included.
As I am one of Filep's reporters I am very proud.

If you have not checked it before, shame on you: http://www.filepmotwary.com

New On The Catwalk

New On The Catwalk is a new must-have book full with iconic emerging fashion labels; 40 up-and-coming international fashion designers!
Cologne Catwalk 2012, that took place on the 6th of September at THE NEW YORKER | DOCK.ONE in Cologne-Deutz, is based on New On The Catwalk.

Three finalists of Cologne Catwalk are featured in New On The Catwalk: Alice Palmer, Edward Finney and Orschel-Read.
More about DAAB-Madia:

http://www.daab-media.com

NEW ON THE CATWALK
"They are young, their passion burns, and many of them have already made impressive appearances on international catwalks. But what are the visions that inspire the newcomers from Parsons The New School for Design in New York, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, or the Vantan Design Institute in Tokyo? The renowned lifestyle specialist, Patrice Farameh, with her poignant quotes and short interviews offers us insights into this file of 38 young designers. Simon Collins, Dean of Parsons The New School, tells us what genuine qualities a fashion designer needs to have in order to gain the approval of the scene and long-term success."

Featured designers: Ada Zanditon, Alice Palmer, Bec & Bridge, Christian Cota, Cushnie et Ochs, Delia Covezzi, Dora Mojzes, Edward Finney, Elisa Palomino, Elise Overland, Felder Felder, Graeme Armour, Ilaria Nistri, Jade Kang, Joanna Kulpa, Jonathan Cohen, Karolin Kruger, Katie Gallagher, Kilian Kerner, Kristofer Kongshaug, Krystof Strozyna, Lako Bukia, Limi Feu, Mandy Coon, Marko Mitanovski, Mary Katrantzou, Matteo Thiela, Orschel-Read, Parkchoonmoo, Perret Schaad, Rad Hourani, Risto, Ronald Abdala, Siki Im, Silvio Betterelli, Steffie Christiaens, Tô Long-Nam, Yotam Solomon, Young Li Lee.



































Here are few snaps of this 400 pages book. If you want to see more, get it online.
http://www.daabmedia.com/Books/Daab_Books/NEW_ON_THE_CATWALK.html

Antony and the Johnsons - 'Swanlight' book

Yesterday I finally got it, the "Swanlights' book with artworks of Antony Hegarty.



Swanlights, the forthcoming album from New York-based collective Antony and the Johnsons, is something of a masterpiece. Not only is it perhaps the most emotionally wide-ranging collection of songs that frontman Antony Hegarty has ever penned, it’s also a philosophical treatise, beautifully contextualized by the 144-page art book that accompanies the CD release—a selection of which we exclusively preview today. The book collects 152 collages and drawings that the musician has been working on since 2007, a period in which he was writing and recording music for the new record as well as songs that would constitute 2009’s The Crying Light. Incorporating contemporary and archaic newspaper cuttings, aged photographs, illustrations and pages from books, which have been variously overpainted, scrawled upon and dissected. The works, says Hegarty, explore an “evolving relationship with the world around me, both in feeling more part of it in my own way and in an awareness that I have a real impact on it.” So in a series entitled “Cut Away the Bad,” he removes unpleasant imagery from photographs of catastrophes, or in works such as The Creek (For My Father) embellishes natural landscapes with ebullient illustrations. “It seemed audacious to me,” he says of the art book/album release concept, “but I ended up trying to do it because I had such conviction about the emotional resonance of the pictures. The landscapes felt very true to me.”

http://www.antonyandthejohnsons.com/

Few artworks that are included in Swanlights book.

'The Creek (for my Father)'


'The Ice Ship'


'Christina's Farm'


'Mineral'


'Black Parts'


'Mountains and the Sea'

When Marina Abramovic Dies

I'm looking forward to read it!!

The picture of Dorian Gray

'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde 1980



Lately I have been reading, well it's a huge news from my side, because I'm not that fond of reading. But there are few books that I wanted to read and I actually liked. I'm familiar with Oscar Wilde, his famous qoutes and his influence on style. In the 19th century he introduced style trough literature.
The book is really inspiring and intelligent, but though written in the 19th century it is so modern.

Recently I discoverd that there is a new movie called 'Dorian Gray', based on the novel.
You should judge for your self but after reading this great novel the movie is really a dissapointment.
http://doriangraymovie.co.uk/