Futurismo

The Futurists, a group of Italian artists who collaborated in the early 1900s, wrote numerous manifestos expounding their vision of a future world in which machines and speed fueled mankind's expression. While some of their beliefs may contradict the common views of the contemporary artist (they believed in war and the destruction of the past, including museums), they were progressive in their ability to foresee an increasingly technology-based society. They were also ahead of their time in their efforts to photograph themselves as a group, wearing a uniform style, and create art in a recognizable fashion across various mediums. This was an early form of branding, and its successful execution is one reason we still remember them today.




(Top) Via Futurism & Photography. (Middle) Via ActuallyNotes.com. (Bottom) Umberto Boccioni and Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, 1910, via The Guardian



Thundercat — "For Love I Come (Lapalux Flip)" (2011)

"A man should never wear shorts in the city. Flip-flops and shorts in the city are never appropriate. Shorts should only be worn on the tennis court or on the beach." —Tom Ford, from AnOther Magazine

Sonny Coates Ft. Shafiq Husayn & Om’Mas Keith — "Mjrhe∆vy" (2011)

Ask Rod

If you need style inspiration for Summer 2011, ask Rod Stewart circa 1976.





The Stepkids — "Shadows On Behalf" (2011)

Jenny Beavan Reimagines Sherlock Holmes

Costume designer Jenny Beavan has worked on more than 30 movies since her motion picture career began in 1979. One of her recent achievements, Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, exemplifies her meticulous attention to historical accuracy while redefining the look and attitude of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's characters. Beavan credits Jude Law's and Robert Downey's performances for making the wardrobe seem modern, but her bohemian styling of Downey and military styling of Law were bold departures from anything Sherlock fans had seen before.

For an in-depth analysis of the wardrobe from 2009's Sherlock Holmes, read Chris Laverty's article at ClothesOnFilm.com.









Alexander Ebert — "Truth" (2011)

Navy Buttons

Photographer Sarah Conrique captured these black-and-whites of me wearing a vintage blazer with navy buttons while the two of us explored Maidhof Bros., a dealer of nautical antiques located in Mission Hills, San Diego.








Mar — "2u4u (Dilla Tribute)" (2011)

How to Tie a Tie, Version Française

A clever self promotional piece by necktie designer Alexander Olch...

Suck My Savvy T-Shirts

A local brand has offered to produce official Suck My Savvy t-shirts, and these photos are the first candidates for screen printing. Please feel free to share your opinion in the comment section. *Photos by Sarah Conrique








Efterklang — "Modern Drift" (2011)