Stubbs and Wooten: Peace

What a pleasant surprise when our friends came over this weekend for a drink. Everett was wearing his Christmas gift from Gene, this fabulous pair of Stubbs and Wooten embroidered velvet slippers. They must have been a limited edition, as they are no longer available on the website, but it does appear that you can design your own bespoke pair. Imagine the possibilities.

Order your own pair here.

Alec Soth Paris

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"Grand Palais (couple on stairs)" by American artist Alec Soth showcases the perfectly manicured woman with all her trappings: fur, Chanel (suit, bag, shopping bag, etc.) and an insouciant boy with his tousled hair and heavy boots. Is he a model with his mother? Facial tattoos or make-up from the last show? Perhaps a kept boy? Are they the first to arrive or the last to leave?

From the series Fashion Magazine, which can be viewed here.

Alexander Wang and Opening Ceremony

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I've been dying for Alexander Wang to design a man bag. Well, this exclusive collaboration with Opening Ceremony is just the ticket. Measuring 15" square with an 8 1/2" handle drop, it is just the right size for your daily essentials and can be shoulder carried. This unisex flat black canvas tote has a strip of Alexander Wang's signature studs along the base and is available with brass or silver hardware.

The Alexander Wang and Opening Ceremony exclusive tote is only available at Opening Ceremony at The Ace Hotel and the Opening Ceremony website here. $125 USD.

source: bagaholicboy.com

Gummi Bear Candelier

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Brighten up any room with this gummi bear "candelier". Crafted of over 5000 hand strung acrylic gummi bears, there will only be 10 produced.

Inquire at Jellio here.

Alexander Wang Sydney Backpack

The backpack is officially, well, back. That icon of 80s and 90s fashion has been given the Alexander Wang treatment, i.e. ultra utilitarian cool. I'm not sure I'm ready to jump on the bandwagon, but if I were to, I'd probably opt for this grey lambskin version.

Available at Alexander Wang here. $875 USD.

Ann Demeulemeester Silver Gilet Necklace

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This sterling silver gilet (vest) was all over the Spring/Summer 2010 Ann Demeulemeester runway and when I tried it on at Atelier New York, I could not bring myself to take it off. Jewelry is like that, you either have a connection or you don't. A delicate harness to protect me from harm. I love it best as it is shown on the Atelier New York website over a tank.

Available at Atelier New York. Website here.

Thom Browne for Supreme

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Thom Browne worked with Supreme this season to produce an exclusive oxford shirt that will be available in three colors.

Available in-store and online on March 25th. Available in Japan on March 27th.

Supreme website here.

Kehinde Wiley for Puma

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You read about artist Kehinde Wiley here last week and now you can own this fantastic tee, emblazoned with one of his iconic images of an African American male. This collaboration between Wiley and Puma commemorates the first ever Africa hosted Soccer World's Cup.

Available at Puma here. $45 USD.

Alexander Wang T

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Alexander Wang's hugely successful T line for Women just launched this Spring/Summer season for Men and the ultra soft pima cotton over sized tees are perfect. I've been wearing a lot of jersey lately and these are fantastic quality. They are super comfy and make a blazer or leather jacket look more casual. I like the look of wearing a tank under a slightly sheer tee to add textural interest. It is all about layering these two U neck pieces. Keep in mind that they are over sized, which is part of their appeal, but I didn't want to swim in them.

I ordered the Pima Cotton Muscle Tank and the Sheer Tencel T in XS from Alexander Wang's website here. Tencel is a natural fiber similar to rayon or viscose and is derived from wood pulp. The fit is about two sizes larger than typical tees.

Maison Martin Margiela Hybrid Shades

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Can't decide between metal or plastic frames? Get both with these clever hybrid aviators from Maison Martin Margiela. Love the case.

Available at Aloha Rag here. $590 USD.

Ann Demeulemeester Matte Sequin Vest

What's life without a little glam? Ann Demeulemeester vest in matte Black sequins on Black silk chiffon with rough edges to keep it from being too precious. With no closure, it drapes open with a louche ease. The strong overhead lighting made the sequins shinier than they are in reality. I will wear this as casually as possible over a tee or tank, perhaps just peeking out under a jacket--day or night. We have an event coming up soon . . .

Psycho Bunny Sample Sale at Leffot

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Leffot, the best Men's shoe store in New York City is having a rare Psycho Bunny Sample Sale on March 18 & 19 from 11 am - 7 pm. Including ties, scarves, polo's and more. No phone orders will be accepted, so you'll just have to get to 10 Christopher St.

Candida Höfer: Florence

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A breathtakingly beautiful image from her current show at the Sonnabend Gallery by German photographer Candida Höfer of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence, Italy. This extraordinary image is 89" x 71".

Falling For Faliero Sarti

I was visiting my favorite Shrine to Black: Atelier New York a couple of weeks ago, when none other than Will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas sauntered in to peruse the racks--sans entourage. I knew the Black Eyed Peas were performing at Madison Square Garden, but what a rare treat to see him in person looking slicker than ever in his Rick Owens Black nylon jacket piling up fabulous clothes from Atelier's niche designers. But, enough about Will.i.am.

I had heard of Faliero Sarti and their delicately ethereal scarves, but feared that since Winter was on the wane, that I would have to wait until next year to procure one. Well, Atelier was onto me. This beautiful Silver Grey 90% Modal/10% Cashmere delight was dangling just within my grasp and when I touched it, I knew it had to be mine. I've been buying a lot of black lately and sticking to a more neutral palette. This feather light scarf will add a touch of fragile draped texture to my more severe silhouettes. I'm wearing it in my Monday Outfit post this week.

Available at Atelier New York.

Acne Gladiator Sandals

I've been searching for just the right pair of sandals for the warmer weather. Because I live in NYC, where we actually walk a great deal of the time, I wanted something comfortable with a thick enough sole to offer support, but of course I was not willing to sacrifice style.

The Acne Tour Low sandals are actually from Spring/Summer '09 and I was fortunate enough to find a new pair on ebay at a great price. They are super comfy and fit perfectly. I love the zippers and elastic details and that they cover more of the foot than most of the other styles I tried. Sandals are the trickiest footwear to get right and Acne came through with these chic gladiators.

Lanvin Flower Lapel Pin

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How about a flower on your lapel? Not just for cotillions anymore, this burst of texture from the Lanvin Men's collection is keen on anything from a denim jacket to a trench coat. Gentlemen, you had better hurry before the ladies beat you to it.

Available at Barneys NY here. $185 USD.

Fragility and Ann Demeulemeester

Lately, I have been obsessed with the juxtaposition of tough and fragile. I like the idea of a hard leather jacket with a silk jersey underneath or this feather light, transparent 50% alpaca/50% silk Ann Demeulemeester Black sweater worn over a tank with Black jeans and Black boots. Wearing all Black has become something of an art form for me lately, and I am using texture to keep it interesting.

Available at IF Soho and Barneys NY.

Monday Outfit

To celebrate our 50+ degree weather, I'm wearing a Rick Owens Drkshdw lambskin jacket, Prada Black cashmere cardigan, Uniqlo black tee, Uniqlo Grey distressed skinny jeans, Buttero Black suede boots, Dries Van Noten Black belt, Faliero Sarti modal/cashmere scarf and Hermès Black Barenia/Crinoline Birkin.

Kehinde Wiley and Michael Jackson

Portrait of Michael Jackson entitled: "Equestrian Portrait of King Philip II"

"Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps" 2005

The Kehinde Wiley painting that hangs in the Brooklyn Museum atrium

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Kehinde Wiley

Michael Jackson commissioned a portrait by artist Kehinde Wiley in 2008 after being entranced by Wiley's massive painting in the atrium of the Brooklyn Museum. Kehinde Wiley's heroic portraits of African American men in classical poses would prove to be the ideal setting for the legendary King of Pop. Tragically, Michael Jackson did not live to see the completed Rubens inspired, 12 foot painting which was sold in December 2009 at Art Basel Miami by dealer Jeffrey Deitch to a Berlin Museum for $175,000 USD.

For more information on artist Kehinde Wiley please visit his website here.

Source: Art in America

Martin Parr: Luxury

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With his satirical lens pointed at ostentatious displays of wealth, photographer Martin Parr walks a fine line between love and loathe with Luxury, his latest collection of images of the super wealthy in their natural habitat.

Available at Amazon.com here. $40 USD suggested retail.

Here's Johnny . . . Weir

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The enthusiastic and fearless Johnny Weir, unabashedly fashion obsessed, strolling through Manhattan on March 2, 2010. I am a huge fan of the talented Olympic skater and I can't wait to see what his future holds.

Louis Vuitton scarf, check. Louis Vuitton suitcase, check. Balenciaga bag, check. Fabulous shearling, check. Glamorous shades, check. Two different pairs of amazing boots, perfection.

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