Month: November 2013
A Decade Of Y-3
Y-3 is ten years old. Appropriately, the sporty collaboration between Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto has been celebrating all year. Now comes the book — a definitive, exhaustive volume looking back at Y-3’s wild ride. All the key moments are brought together through large-format photography and the innovative graphic design of PL Studios, experts at fashion […]
TAWD November 27, 2013Electric Box Set
This month after long anticipation, The Vinyl Factory will release the “Electric” box set, the limited edition follow up to Pet Shop Boys “Electric” album released in July. Each set is signed by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe and limited to just 350 copies worldwide. The custom-made, fluoroscent-edged, multi-coloured acrylic box houses PSB’s acclaimed new […]
TAWD November 25, 2013Saville Does Lacoste
When asked to create Lacoste’s Holiday Collector limited-edition series for the brand’s 80th anniversary, Peter Saville said he was “surprised” that the label accepted his proposition. The graphic designer perhaps best known for his collaborations with music bands (New Order, OMD) has created a series of unique polo shirts for Lacoste. There are a total […]
TAWD November 14, 2013Nicolas Ghesquière
Speculation confirmed: Nicolas Ghesquière is in at Louis Vuitton. The man who created — before abruptly departing — modern Balenciaga is the luxury giant’s new artistic director of womens collections. It’s expected he’ll bring a similarly innovative technical standard and couture-like artistry to the house. Those are big shoes (and a pair of pajamas) to […]
TAWD November 13, 2013Last Night
It is always a treat to see a show at the Fillmore here in San Francisco. The place is like a shrine to all of the music acts who have performed there from the sixties on. The walls are lined with custom designed posters from every gig played there. The bowl of apples on the […]
TAWD November 12, 2013