THE BLOCK MIXTAPE
by Young Empires

Mixtape: Young Empires

Toronto's Young Empires send us straight to the dancefloor with this mixtape for The Block.
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01. Sabali (Vitalic Remix) - Amadou & Miriam
02. Lies (Herve Remix) - Fenech-Soler
03. Hour of the Wolf (Lifelike Remix) - Adam Kesher
04. Dance the Way I Feel (Armand Van Helden Remix) - Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
05. Snake Charmer - Bag Raiders
06. Wait & See - Holy Ghost!
07. All Night (Azari & III Remix) - Voltage
08. You Know I Know It - Tensnake
09. La Mezcla - Michel Cleis
10. Rain of Gold (French Horn Rebellion Remix) - Young Empires

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Interview: Sara Philips

Friday, November 18th, 2011

 

Today’s modern woman is a minefield of contradictions, and we all know we’re guilty. Pretty in pink, combat boots, edgy couture – all beckon us to worship at their fashionable altars. Sydney-based designer Sara Philips is making a name for herself balancing this push-and-pull. Every season since her namesake label’s 2007 launch, she’s offered up a focused, inspired collection, and the alternately colour-blocked and lacy pieces of Spring 11/12 are no exception. Though it’s cold and snowy on our side of the world, it’s summer down under, and we’re jealously coveting these pretty yet sophisticated designs. We caught up with Sara to chat about childhood inspiration, travels in Egyptian, and her take on femininity.

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Liu Wen/Abbey Lee

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

If you’re fascinated by what models look like off the catwalk, you’re probably already familiar with Altamira. The site, also know as Models Off Duty, has been operated by photographer Craig Arend since 2007, providing ample visual evidence that when models aren’t working, they still look like models. Need more proof? Witness Arend’s street photos of a glowing Liu Wen and ethereal Abbey Lee, en route to it-doesn’t-matter-where — totally casual, yet completely amazing.

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Future Noir

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Jacket, Shirt, and Pants, Ohne Titel

Minimalism’s strong, sexy femme fatale recalls Blade Runner-era Daryl Hannah. If this is the future, we’ll take it.

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Ding-a-Ling

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Jacket, Versace; Top and Pants, The Row; Turtleneck, Dior Homme; Necklace, Best Friends Brooklyn; Shoes, Christian Louboutin

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Video: Ben Nordberg

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Video editorial accompanying our feature on skateboarder extraordinaire, Ben Nordberg.

Director Beau Grealy Fashion Editor James Worthington Demolet Music We Are All Romans

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Some Day

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Cardigan, T by Alexanderer Wang; Skirt, Altuzarra; Socks, Falke; Earrings, Wendy Nichol

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Ben Nordberg

Friday, October 21st, 2011

 

British skateboarder Ben Nordberg tricks his way through his first major fashion editorial with the brooding looks and dark style reminiscent of Gus Van Sant’s best indie teen leads.

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Seijo + Selita

Monday, October 17th, 2011

On Selita: All Clothing, Michael Kors; Sunglasses, Carrera; On Seijo: Sweater, 3.1 Phillip Lim

Sure, newly anointed Louis Vuitton mannequin Godfrey Gao is now being touted as the world’s first Asian supermodel, but don’t forget that Seijo Imazaki was here first. Half Japanese – the rest German and Swedish – Imazaki was born to be a chameleon, perfect for fashion’s on-and-offagain tastes. In certain lights, you’d call him “all-American.” In others, he’s a symbol of otherworldly attraction, just bad boy-ish enough for mainstream appeal. Dress him up in J. Crew or strip him down to Calvins, you’d buy anything he sells.

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Leader of the Pack

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Vest and Jeans, Diesel; Striped Top, Boy by Band of Outsiders; Printed Button Up, Risto Bimbiloski; Shoes, Robert Clergerie; Necklace, Anndra Neen; Coin Bracelet, Janis Savitt; Woven Bracelet Ikou Tschuss

From the 1950s through 70s, disaffected, Elvis-loving biker gangs roamed the streets of Switzerland. Photographer Robbie Fimmano recasts this rebellious youth subculture with a tough female lead.

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A Shaded View on Fashion Film

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Fall is truly the best time to be in Paris. Not only have the throngs of tourists eased up – October also plays host to Paris Fashion Week and, in more recent years, Diane Pernet’s acclaimed film festival, A Shaded View on Fashion Film (October 7-9). In conjunction with the Centre Pompidou, this year’s celebration of fashion in motion features submissions from across the board: YSL and Balenciaga play along side Gareth Pugh and Comme des garçons, with special entries by Daphne Guiness and Joseph Lally, and a retro accompaniment of Richard Avedon shorts.

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