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How To Tell Stories Through The Clothing We Wear
Emily Spivack is an avid eBay browser, but deals on Target collabs and discount designer goods… Read More
Our Favorite Books You've GOT To Read
Is it just us or have our reading attention-spans gotten shorter? The gift of language is a precious one, people! So, to give props to the written word, we're bringing you our ultimate summer reading list. From an intellectually stimulating children's novel to poetry that'll make you laugh, and more… Read More
May 22, 2013 1:50 PM EDT
Watch This Now: Behind The Candelabra, A Fairytale Gone Awry
Every child loves a fairytale, and every adult suffers a little heartbreak when they realize they’ll never get to have one. Scott Thorson, it seems, is the world’s only exception to that rule. For his story, told in Steven Soderberg’s new HBO film Behind The Candelabra, is nothing short of a Cinderella… Read More
May 21, 2013 5:30 PM EDT
7 Andy Warhol GIFs That'll Make Your Eyes Pop!
A pop-art pioneer, Andy Warhol is one of the most recognized and celebrated artists today. Famous as much for his partying as he is for his prints, Warhol lived a life filled with art across all media— painting, film, photography, silk screening, and more. From auctions at Christie's to beauty collaborations… Read More
May 21, 2013 11:00 AM BST
Muggles, Rejoice: Harry Potter Hits The Auction Block
Muggles, the day you’ve been waiting for is finally upon us – a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is up for auction. And, the best part? The tome contains 22 hand-drawn illustrations and annotations by the author, J.K. Rowling. On the title page, Rowling has simply written… Read More
May 18, 2013 9:00 AM EDT
R29 Exclusive: Get Hooked On This Thrilling Summer Read
If we had a nickel for every time we told ourselves we were going to start reading more, well, we'd have enough money to buy all those books we told ourselves we'd read. Finding the time to tackle our literary lists can be a lofty goal, but that, dear reader, is the beauty of summer. The season not… Read More
May 15, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
Street-Style Snaps From L.A.’s Chicest Craft Doyennes At The Echo Park Craft Fair
Some people go gaga for rock stars, some for actors...and us? Well, few things get us more stoked than seeing 50+ local designers and artisans all in one spot. So, when we heard about this past weekend's two-day Echo Park Craft Fair, we knew we'd throw a few elbows to be first in line.
And trust… Read More
May 13, 2013 2:50 PM EDT
How To Tell Stories Through The Clothing We Wear
Emily Spivack is an avid eBay browser, but deals on Target collabs and discount designer goods aren't exactly her bag. Instead, the New York dweller hunts down listings that tell stories, documenting the relationship between object and memory, from a silly story to a dog chewing a heel to a moving memory… Read More
May 12, 2013 9:30 AM EDT
A Stylish S.F. Artist Shows Off Her Color-Drenched Workspace
Sure, this city is saturated with more right-brained artist types than you can shake a stick at — specializing in every niche medium under the sun. But, when we stumbled upon the supremely unique work of paper illustrator Chloé Fleury, our minds were totally blown — her dialed-in, painstaking works… Read More
May 24, 2013 3:40 PM EDT
May 10, 2013 12:00 PM BST
See The Masters At Work: Hermès Comes To Saatchi
Londoners, prepare to step into the wonderful world of Hermès, courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery. The iconic French brand is bringing its Festival des Métiers to the gallery space for one week only, to showcase the master craftspeople who make the magic happen.
Even if owning a Birkin bag is a pipe… Read More
May 9, 2013 5:00 PM EDT
Why Art Criticism Matters — Or Does It?
While enjoying our daily brain-breakfast, courtesy of WNYC this morning, we heard something of particular note. According to art critic Deborah Solomon, there are only eight, full-time, art critics employed by newspapers in the United States today. Eight. And that's the total after the city of Chicago… Read More
May 9, 2013 3:20 PM EDT
Let These Classics Show You How To Be Punk
All of New York seems to be pretty heavy on the punk with the arrival of Punk: Chaos To Couture at the MET — which finally opens today. And after we saw the offerings on the red carpet this Monday, plus the awkwardly odd comments celebrities gave as their favorite moments/songs from punk, we took to… Read More
May 6, 2013 4:30 PM EDT
Inside The Met's Punk Exhibit Before Tonight's Big Gala
Throw a stud on, spike your hair, rip your jeans and there's no way you don't instantly feel a bit cooler. Yes, punk fashion can be transformative, but it's certainly not for the weak of heart, and neither is the Met's Chaos to Couture exhibit, officially open tomorrow. This morning, we got a sneak peek… Read More
May 6, 2013 11:20 AM EDT
If You Can Ignore The Glitter Overkill, You Might Just Enjoy Gatsby
Some of us really love Baz Luhrmann. We might own Moulin Rouge and have dreams of dying glamorously young (of consumption, of course) as a result. We might also contend that Romeo + Juliet is a pretty compelling reading of Shakespeare's most overexposed play (The dolls in her bedroom? Genius.). Oh… Read More
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