Aroma Homme

There is something about a man's scent that exudes sexiness as well as cleanliness. Coco Chanel always said "Parfume is a scent that defines you beyond your clothes, if you look good you must smell good." Photographer Milan Mukviromic, definitely captures this idea of the manly, sexy scent. In a campaign advertising the "it" colognes for men, Mukviromic photographs model Patrick Kafka with oversized cologne bottles (this reminds me of Juicy Coutures aesthetic with their ads). I just thought this was a new, masculine take on the Juicy concept. (See images below from StockholmStreetstyle)

Lanvin Hearts Acne

Can I just say that I am in love with Lanvin, both men and women collections; and, on top of that, I am so into Acne. Soooo, when you put those two together, I am nothing but FREAKING EXCITED!!! I love Alber and I love the Sweds. Therefore, knowing that Lanvin and Acne have collborated on a collection, I just could not wait to see what they came up with. Although, I do find the collection very simple with basic silhouettes. Nevertheless, these basic looking garments are definitely a good investment in these "trying times." Because investing in avant garde pieces may not be a wise financial decision, I look to more basic, staples that can transcend time. BUT, I will not sacrifice my designer taste. Here are some looks from AcneStudios.com:

JustINK

You always have to appreciate art that reflects the city you live in. For me, Justin Kaufmann of Brooklyn takes a cool, creative approach to his view on New York, mainly with reference to Brooklyn or Manhattan. I came across his work through a friend who owns his work. At first glance, I thought that this was really genuine and just flat-out fun and catchy. Justin's work aesthetic is simple: put on music that sounds good to him and just paint. His paintings are reminiscent of Ren & Stimpy (American/Canadian animated series shown on Nickelodeon) or at least that's what it reminds me of. (below is one piece of artwork from his website www.justink.info)

The New Wave of Creativity

With the idea of the economy going down and things retracting, there seems to also be an opposite wave happening: new ideas, creation, and emergence. Posted today, Wallpaper magazine highlights the new emerging talent of Creative Directors hitting the fashion world in a fresh way. (below are a few featured on wallpaper's site, left to right: Pierre-Henri Mattout, Victorinox; Stuart Vevers, Loewe; Bruno Pieters, HUGO; Kim Jones, Dunhill)

A new LOVE?

If you haven't already heard on Fashionista.com, Conde Nast has taken on a new publication called "Love." Love magazine is the new baby of Katie Grand, former editor of POP magazine and stylist for labels like Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu. But why would Conde take on another magazine after having closed Men's Vogue and other such magazines? And didn't Conde just have a 5% lay-off? I guess hidden money comes around when a worthy magazine is deserving...ha.

PROP 8 - THE MUSICAL

So I came across this video on facebook. It was hilarious, but also interesting. It addresses the issue of Proposition 8 that bans same-sex marriage. Because of the ongoing fight to legalize same-sex marriage in California, I found this video to be enlightening for those who try to mix religion with politics. Banning Proposition 8 is not about what people believe, it's about equal human rights. Enjoy the video (below):

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