berceau clothing

Photos from the Berceau Photoshoot, more pics to come!

Check out the dF playlist/mixtape!!

Our monthly playlist came later then usual, but don’t fret its worth the wait! For a minute we’ve been supporting dF’s events from highlighting on some of their summer events at the Standard on iDR to posting up their online fliers here. So it is only fitting that plug them and their new mixtape here (and on our side bar) for you to enjoy. And OH those guys at Imeem we like them too (we’ve been using their media players for a while now)!

Available exclusively on imeem at www.imeem.com/dubfrequency


Here is what dF had to say:

dubFrequency and imeem are proud to announce the release of Creme de la Creme The Mixtape, starting Tuesday, September 23rd at www.imeem.com/dubfrequency. Creme de la Creme The Mixtape is an extension of dubFrequency's popular event series, Creme de la Creme, where up-and-coming artists make their debut in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. The Cool Kids headlined the inaugural Creme de la Creme in April 2007 in their LA debut, while a recent dF event in September introduced Pacific Division to NYC.

dubFrequency is releasing the Creme de la Creme mixtape as an imeem-exclusive music playlist that people can easily share with friends or embed on their blogs, web sites, and profiles on other social networking services, including MySpace and Facebook.



Creme de la Creme The Mixtape is a compilation of original songs from 15 different artists who have performed at dF events over the past year and a half, including (in order of appearance) The Cool Kids, Hollywood Holt, Mickey Factz, Pacific Division, Dom Kennedy, Chris Young, Donnis, Carter, BMB, Blu, Mic Terror, Vyle, Diz Gibran, U-N-I and Kidz in the Hall. In addition to the exclusive tracks, Lil Wayne, The Game, Raekwon, Lupe Fiasco, Justice and Miss Info are among those who make guest appearances in the dubFrequency intro.

The mixtape is presented by imeem, the world’s largest social media community with over 100 million people visiting www.imeem.com and imeem’s network of embeddable playlists each month. imeem has played a crucial role in helping break several of the artists on Creme de la Creme the Mixtape, including The Cool Kids, Blu, and Mickey Factz, and the site has a long track record of partnering with emerging hip hop talents like Wale, Charles Hamilton, Kid Cudi, Izza Kizza and Asher Roth to debut their music on imeem.

With imeem, people can discover, upload and stream music for free, and express themselves by creating their own playlists, mixing and matching songs and media from their favorite artists and newly discovered bands. People can upload their music and videos to imeem, or choose from millions of songs and videos already available on the site.

dubFrequency plans to host mixtape release parties in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Details on the events will be announced in the coming days.

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Things I Learned from Peter Saville

I've been a big fan of Peter Saville's work. He is widely known for this album art of Factory Artists. I recently needed to do a ran across this page about him on his website. There is something to learn as we will always be students.
-Courtney

A Few Observations On How To Behave otherwise titled 'Things I Learned from Peter Saville'

1 Never answer phone calls directly until after midday.
2 Use all surfaces as work space including the carpet and coffee tables and closets and drawers.
3 Think of your persona. Think of your house as your persona. Think of possessions as extensions of your persona.
4 The preparation of coffee is an art form.
5 Treat all institutions with heavy scepticism.
6 Treat yourself sceptically but very indulgently.
7 Money is to be spent only. Well and fast.
8 Collect all ephemera around your life and work and archive it incessantly.
9 Never learn computer programs. Don't get that involved with technical information.
10 Take notes. Carry paper.
11 Areas of comprise have potential.

When I met Peter Saville he seemed at first like a slightly reclusive graphic designer living in a block of flats from the 1960s in Mayfair. 'The apartment', as it was called, was a consummate corporate hideaway. A throwback to another era. But what corporation? A space funded by entities unseen. An agenda that was never entirely clear, or if it ever was, Peter never divulged it. A bat cave for the nocturnal. Dark grey interior. Endless couches. Constant coffee service and unceasing advice from Peter on how to proceed. A perfect meeting point. I used to bring friends over too. They didn't quite know how to enter the dialogue as it presupposed a 'project', a need, a treatment. You had to turn yourself into one. Of course at that stage it was just about a publication I had asked Peter to prepare for my first Paris exhibition. I remember he accepted but said he didn't want to be a tailor. By this I guess he meant the act of judging how much white would be on my pages. I thought this was understandable. He seemed to be doing a send-up of the role of graphic designer. Yet he was very good at the process of spending time discussing the possibilities, judging the photography, debating the meaning and educating me about the endless other projects he was supposed to be doing to actually pull in some money. This of course was flattering and generous. The wasting of time has a precious economy all of its own.

He was often in a blue silk paisley robe by Sulka, complaining about the various commercial pressures upon him. He seemed to fetishize being an anti-capitalist. I think I even drew him this way a few times. It always seemed to be about 3pm in the main room as the vertical shades sequestered what little sun there was in London. A bit like Vegas in the sense of a commercial logic or actual strategy of ignoring the clock or at least natural light. The bathroom was like a Richard Hamilton painting. I remember it clearly; black marble, orchids, a box of Kleenex and a large container of liquid ant-bacterial soap. This was Peter's still life. Intimate but very generic too. Men's leather slippers next to a chair. Always in the same place. Seemingly never worn. It was an arrangement to be noticed. To be observed. To be imparted like a meticulous letter or font.

- Sarah Morris



I first came in contact with the work of Peter Saville through the cover art of Joy Division's 1979 album Unknown Pleasures.

I had moved to New York City in late 1977. As an aspiring young artist I quickly realised that the New York art world I had fantasised about becoming part of was dying, and the real excitement was happening in the NYC underground music scene. I went regularly to CBGB's to see the Ramones, Television and the Talking Heads, and listened to the Sex Pistols and the Clash in my studio. The energy and power of punk, new wave, and no wave music became the fuel for my creative engine. It was an awakening. This music felt like mine: a revenge on the failure of the hippie love generation.

A big part of my life then was going on weekly trips to the local underground record shop. It was like a trip to a new universe -- and the far reaches of the galaxy were usually in the import section. Money was always tight then so one's purchase had to be on the mark. But that risk was part of the fun of it.

The visual component of the album cover was monstrously important. It functioned like a visual-aural transporter. I never knew what a band sounded like until I played the album back in my studio, making it my private discovery. The album cover was how I would judge what record I ultimately bought. And that is how I stumbled upon Joy Division and Peter Saville.

On one of these exploratory trips to the record shop I distinctly remember going through the import racks and I must admit that I didn't really like the visual 'punk' sensibility. It looked too obvious. I was looking for something new, something in sync with what I was thinking about in my art. I was looking for images that had a radical visual elegance, historical yet irreverent; and having a certain distance. And there--between albums by the Jam and the Junk Circus--I found Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures.

The stark elegance of its cover and the graphic simplicity was eerie yet beautiful; but above all, radically different from all the endless punk crap covers. The striking, white, electronic waveform drawing centered on the black textured cover just hummed. The waveform image was a wave graph of a dying star. I mean come on! 'How fucking great is that?' I thought. A dying star for a dying culture on a dying planet! It was such a huge concept, yet so direct--it just blew me away. When I finally played the record in my studio I became hypnotized by the music. I will always associate that moment, music and album cover with the beginning of my professional life as a practicing artist. I would listen to it endlessly while I was working, usually late at night, and I would always keep the cover in view.

Saville's visual style exploded with New Order. His source material seemed to be coming from the same place that many artists of my generation were using: only Saville used them, at times significantly better. It just killed me with jealousy--how better to phrase a compliment? He helped reaffirm many of the notions I had had about the kind of art I wanted to make and I will always be indebted to his vision.

I have always felt that music is such a pure form. It always amazed me how Peter was capable of creating an album cover that did not infringe, hinder, ground or marginalise the music it represented, but simply enhanced one's personal imagination as the listener. It is extraordinary how the music is so lovingly carried in a Saville package--like a sacred message that need not be advertised, but was simply treated with reverence and respect.

After a while, seeing Saville's work felt like a one-way conversation with a good friend. And so, with that, I sought him out. We quickly became friends and, though I see him rarely these days, I always watch what he is doing. From what I have seen and read, Saville's visual sensibility has always been a few steps ahead in his world of design. Yet somehow he has always been in sync with the artists of my world. I believe that when the ashes clear, Saville's work will be in the art museums right next to the generation he ran with and inspired.

- Robert Longo

These two excerpts were first published in Peter Saville Estate 1-127 the catalogue for his exhibition at the migros museum fur gegenwartskunst Zurich 12th November, 2005-8th January, 2006 Copyright Sarah Morris, Robert Longo 2007

"And you, forgotten... no longer setting out for the haçienda where the roots think of the child and where the wine is finished off with fables from an old almanac. Now that's finished. You'll never see the haçienda. It doesn't exist. The haçienda must be built."

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http://www.btinternet.com/~comme6/saville/essay4.htm

Via Milano

See lighting, furniture, objects and accessories from Dutch designers together in Milan.

Via Foundation milano New Dutch Design, a powerful platform for Dutch design to the attention of a large audience. But also active intermediary to Dutch designers to combine business and press. In 2001, initiated by the Professional Dutch Designers (BNO).

check the site: http://www.via-milano.nl/

"It's much more difficult to be beautiful and walk femininely in flats" -Manolo Blahnik sketches from his latest collection  via. manoloblahnik.com

Nike Blazer drop

Sorry for my lack of posting! I've been swamped with tradeshows, deadlines, interviews, etc! But I'm back now!!

Shake ya tail feather with these Blazer Hi's, check out the detailed prints, and love the bright laces on the mostly blackish background - gives it pop!

May or may not be released... ooooooh





For more photos see the rest on my blog! www.fatlace.com/yoshi

Barack Obama and Terry Richardson, Vibe Magazine

Now I've been SO tempted to write so many political posts (esp. that opening SNL skit with Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Amy Peohler as Hilary Clinton--it was hilarious!), but i've refrain from expressing my opinions. However, when I have found out one of the most controversial photographer of our day--Terry Richardson has photographed US Presidential Candidate Barack Obama, I had to post on it.

Terry Richardson has done so many photographs that make your want to look closer or turn away. Either way it made you look and look in a different perspective. I love his bright flash in his photographs because it makes it look "real" real in means that it could have been taken by you or me. A style of his is the party pics, which again looks like something that was taken from a night of debuchary in a party that you or I wouldnt want people to see. His subjects, muse, or models are also controversial in their pose and preferred sexuality. So for Terry Richardson style, subject, and perspective its a shock that he photographed a well polished, poised, homegrown presidential candidate such as Barack Obama.

Barack has been known to be a favorite among the Hollywood circuit with Oprah as his side (that should have been his VP, lol), Diddy making promo shirts, etc. With that being said, is it a good move politically? I dont know that answer but what I do know is that it definitely got us to cover this shoot, got press & people talking, and that the two of them are great at what they do. Also why Vibe? This would be fit for Vanity Fair as well.

Here are some pics from terryrichardson.com and wired mag

Sausalito Art Festival

Sausalito Art Festival
A couple weeks back i got a chance to go to the Sausalito Art Festival. I know what you're thinking.....Sausalito? Believe me I thought the same, however, this art festival has an amazing list of talent from around the globe. There are tents set up around the green grass and plenty of beer, wine, cocktails, seafood, salad, burgers, fries to go around. If you ever get a chance check it out.

I did get a chance to find some interesting art and artists, here are two:

Alajandro Martinez-Pena
If you cant tell by now I love abstract, and modern art. Alejandro has ABSOLUTELY HANDS DOWN BEAUTIFUL WORK. I say this with extreme enthusiasm! The moment I walked up to the tent I was mesmerized by the beautiful colors, and craftmanship. There was not one piece of art I did not like, all of which I would hang in my loft. Alajandro was also talkative and friendly, more approachable than the other artists

not too much info on him other than this from his website:
Name: Alejandro Martínez-Peña
Place of birth: Monterrey, N. L., México December 16-1957
and his contact info

http://www.martinez-pena.com/

The Promo for the festival: 

Mark Stephenson
This guys pieces are HUGE. They are absolutely beautiful. I believe his pieces are photographs processed onto large canvases. What I enjoy the most of his pieces versus other pieces is the simplicity. Simple branches of nature on a black background, this is something I would hang in my house above the long dark wood dining wood table. Its modern, clean, and I heart it so.



more info on Mark:
Mark earned a BA in English with an emphasis on poetry and modern American literature at Colorado College, a terrific small liberal arts college nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains. Mark is now focus ing on creating photographic artwork I show and sell on the fine art festival circuit, in select galleries nation wide and by teaching photography and digital printmaking workshops at the Palm Springs Art Museum.

http://markstephensonart.info/

Louis Vuitton at Comme des Garçons collaboration

Louis Vuitton caused a stir last year setting up shop inside the LA MoCA during Takashi Murakami's retrospective. The temporary store within a store (or museum in that case) was clearly a success though because this is what they’ve done again. This time they’ve taken on retail guerrilla masters Comme de Garçons, opening a temporary store within their shop on Kottodori in Tokyo’s Omotesando district.

Kawakubo has redesigned the entire store in honour of Louis Vuitton’s monogram, celebrating the brand’s 30th anniversary in Japan. As well as an installation of the historic trunks in the middle of the store, Kawakubo has designed six one-off bags, inspired by her love of the brand, to be revealed exclusively in W*115, on sale on Thursday 11th September.
More than just an irreverent poke at the brand that made guerrilla cool, it’s the realisation of Comme founder Rei Kawakubo’s dream. The indomitable Kawakubo, one of Wallpaper’s Guest Editors for W*115, speaks of her time in 1978 when as a fledgling designer she witnessed Louis Vuitton’s first store opening in Tokyo. She was astounded by the level of French craftsmanship and historic luxury that she saw in the brand.

Speaking of the collaboration Kawakubo said: 'These are party bags to celebrate the 30 years of Louis Vuitton in Japan. it has been a remarkably exciting opportunity for me to have been able to participate in Louis Vuitton's traditional design and heritage.

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School Drools

Any takers on which font their using? The best part is the crest that looks like 2 Chihuahuas, AWESOME!

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Fashion Week Spring 2009 Updates

Spring has passed us already but designers are already busy showing their new threads in our favorite city, New York, for Spring 2009! This is what were loving right now!




Proenza Schouler Spring 2009



Sitting front row with Nicole and Winona


With DVF




I am a huge fan of DVF...she has lasted through the ages, styles, trends and still remain refreshing, refine and fun! I just keep thinking of the days when she hung out with Andy Warhol in his "Factory"...what an obtuse and free environment to develop a creative mind. LOVE HER!!


House of Cassette Spring 2009 Runway - nitrolicious.com from nitro:licious on Vimeo

Fun Fonts from Font Shop....mmmm yummie!!

Comicraft, Mr Mamoulian, Absolutely Fabulous,
Bryan Talbot, Enemy Lines, Mad Scientist, Ratatatat,
Sticky Fingers
A new series of fonts designed to thrill and delight proves again why the artists at Comicraft are the masters of authentic comic book lettering.



P22 Sniplash
Sniplash brings back the cartoons of the 1960s and ’70s, serving up sportive spirals and lively lines for packaging and parties.




Fleurons 1-5, Initials, Labels
Decorative initials and embellishments evoke the age of adornment. The fleurons serve beautifully as underlines, frames, and patterns, or in combination with Wiescher’s scripts like Ellida, Fleurie, Bodoni Classic, and Royal Classic.

Thanks www.booooooom.com!!

From time to time we get emails here at iDR, the most important ones are the supporters of the art and design community. I would like to take the time out for www.booooooom.com.

Jeff from www.booooooom.com had emailed us:
"just wanted to say hello to you folks! huge fan of your site, great content! I have been freelancing for several streetwear labels for a few years now and only recently launched an art/design/culture site called Booooooom! it's cool to see alot of familiar faces pop up on your site! anyways just wanted to say whats up and double check that it's cool i added you to my friends section eventhough i don't personally know you - keep up the great work"

thanks Jeff hommie for the plug!!


and some other supporters we'd like to give the love back to: 
http://www.robgrimes.net/
friends at www.blocgroup.com
friends at www.rhapsodyextras.com/sonyvaio
Thanh Nguyen at thanh at unitoneonline dot com
Daniel Carissemi at voguecollegerecords at gmail dot com

Elle UK, its like crack!

I've been addicted to this magazine since I get it for free at work. So here is a lil video from Elle UK:



iDR's Fall Black Book is juicy and it is on the way soon!

Tom Frencken, Dutch Furniture Designer

tom frencken is a dutch furniture designer who graduated last year. his furniture designs are simple and often reference the past. his ‘odes’ series, for example, pays homage to the work of ray and charles eames and dutch designer, mart stam. the simple tubular steel frames echo the to work of stam, while the curved plywood acknowledges the eames. his dining chair design is also very eames-like, recalling their ‘lcw chair’. however more of frencken’s own humour is evident in his pregnant mary sculpture.

http://www.tomfrencken.nl

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