Born and raised in Porterville, California, Rick Owens (48) studied fine arts at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles for two years before a pattern-making class led him to drop out and work for some local companies that produced sportswear and inexpensive imitations of designer clothing. His own label, begun in 1994 found a following, selling exclusively
Read MoreSteev Lemercier is a mysterious creature from the darklands. At least that’s what you would think if you knew him only on stage. We met in the beginning of the preparations for HONK! and talked about his fears, his new life and how music is part of all that. Read a very sincere and intimate interview with the lead singer
Read MoreThom Browne’s show for presenting his Fall Winter 2011/2012 collection had unique style and pace. The usual hectic, fast hard walks and poses were replaced by slowly hovering over the runway taking their place by the lavish culinary feist placed on a long middle-age table, yet fierceness didn’t suffer from that. See for yourself: Thom Browne (1965) is an American fashion
Read MoreSlava Mogutin doesn’t really need extravagant introduction on Grateful Grapefruit. PIGSTY, his Holga portfolio got featured in the premier issue of HONK! with a short yet comprehensive intro written by me. The shoot is featuring Thomas Lachin as Truffles on the set of Gio’s new video for Revolving Door. images: Slava Mogutin pages: HONK!
Read MoreI am superficial. At least when it comes to things I see and smell. When I first saw Patricia Piccinini’s sculptures, I was grossed out. But on the second look they managed to make me feel in the same time sorry for them and feel comforted by their calm facial expressions. I guess that’s what pretty much everyone’s reaction is to
Read MoreSome of you already know about the new magazine project I am lucky to be part of – HONK! (the exclamation mark is part of the name) It is an online magazine that brings art, photography and fashion together. My friend Marcel called me one day in summer 2010 and asked me if I want to become part of a
Read MoreWhen you see Nico’s art you might think, he has something to conceal. On the contrary – he has a way of showing us hidden messages and feelings in pictures. Born somewhere in Bellac, a small village next to Limoges, Central France on June 23 1979. He was adopted by his parents on December 19 1979. He studied in Limoges where he also
Read MoreRecently I discovered my need of intimacy. I don’t mean hooking up with just anyone or simply getting physical. It’s not even necessarily about exchange of fluids. Intimacy had turned to a kitsch accessory I hide behind the pillow for a while, but now I’m all about it. Maybe it’s the winter. Or maybe it’s the music I am listening
Read MoreWhen I first saw Nicola Formichetti’s first menswear collection for Thierry Mugler my only thought was – who the F is the skeleton guy? It turned out this has been Formichetti’s muse for the F/W 2011/2012 collection for Mugler. There is not much information on Mr. Genest except that the twenty-something model from Montreal is known more for his skeletal body art
Read MoreDear bearded queens, there is always a new song to move your (im)perfect bodies to and a new trend to die and starve yourselves for. The latest two come from Lady Gaga and her new track BORN THIS WAY (from the album with the same title about to be released in May 2010) featured in the first menswear collection 2011/2012
Read MoreFirst established in 2007, Uniforms for the Dedicated is put forth by individuals of varied kind; musicians, illustrators, designers, and concept makers, who together form a continuously growing playground of clothing design, music, film, and various forms of art. Oh, and by the way, UFTD don’t just make fashion for hipsters. They mean it when they say they get their inspiration
Read MoreThis week we’ll talk fashion since Berlin Fashion Week just launched. This doesn’t mean Grateful grapefruit will turn into the backdoor of a fashion show or into a slippery runway, but more to a window shopper guide. Alexander McQueen Menswear Fall/ Winter 2011 video has just been released. Sarah Burton, the creative director of the label delivered a strong collection
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