August 26th, 2011
James Worthington-DeMolet (Photographed by Jake Rosenberg)
The Block‘s Creative Director James Worthington-DeMolet was recently featured on The Coveteur. Such an honour! We always knew how amazing James is on set, but it’s sure fun to see him on the other side of the lens.
TweetAugust 24th, 2011
Michael Kors Gold Dome Rings
This year Michael Kors celebrated three decades in business with a flashy new Paris flagship. But, more importantly, he also launched his debut collection of jewelry. Partnering up with Fossil, the same company that helped launch his iconic timepieces, the jewelry is an extension of the modern American woman that Kors is so famous for.
TweetAugust 22nd, 2011
Perry Winkle, 2011, 36" x 30", Toxic Love series
The women and men painted and drawn by Toronto-based artist Jen Mann are usually naked, always beautiful, and often carry a faraway look in their eyes. We had a chance to talk to Jen about her art, the power of the subconscious, and her upcoming show at Toronto’s Gallery 1313, opening on September 7.
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August 19th, 2011
Sunglasses: Ray Ban; Self-Portrait T-shirt: DIY; Rubber Belt: Tie Ups; Watch: Dad’s; Trousers, DIY; Portfolio: Vintage; Shoes: Zara Women
In the realm of countless style bloggers, M’c kenneth Licon stands out with his finely curated personal fashion diary Little Fashionisto. We love how this pint-sized blogger hurdles though the challenges of living in a city “where XXS is still too big and a size 5 men’s shoes is unheard of.” Although he often scours junior sections when shopping, his sophisticated style has caught the eye of Nylon Korea, GQ Italia, New York Magazine’s The Cut, and now The Block.
TweetAugust 17th, 2011
New York City, often labelled as the capital of the world, has been celebrated in almost every way imaginable, but leave it to art book publisher TASCHEN to do so by producing a stunning photographic homage to the city fit for your coffee table. New York, Portrait of a City is an epic 560 page, visual tribute to the greatest city in the world which spans from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Thoughtfully curated by editor Reuel Golden, it compiles the work of over 150 celebrated photographers including Alfred Stieglitz and Allen Ginsberg. The book not only displays how endlessly picturesque New York is but also celebrates its historical, cultural and architectural significance.
TweetAugust 15th, 2011
In 2010, Canadian-born Thomas Tait became the youngest MA graduate from Central Saint Martins at only 22 years of age. The same year he was the inaugural winner of the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, which allowed him to secure a London studio and begin groundwork on his collection. A year later, he leads his eponymous label, slowly but surely building its promising future. His F/W 2011 London Fashion Week presentation was applauded for its powerfully structured, yet fluid silhouettes, but also for a restraint so rarely demonstrated by young designers.
On everyone’s “to watch” list, this prodigy is refreshingly humble about his meteoric success. So much so that he appears to be acting as his own publicist at the moment. We caught up with Tait for a quick telephone chat as he ran errands around London.
TweetAugust 12th, 2011
Location: South Granville, Vancouver
Far too often we hear about a member of Vancouver’s creative community moving east or abroad in search of something bigger. So its always nice to hear about one of them returning to the west coast. Evan Biddell, fashion designer of his eponymous label, and Canada’s first Project Runway winner has recently re-settled in Vancouver after four years in Toronto. The Block had the opportunity to meet one of the country’s most exciting fashion designers at his South Granville studio to tour his new creative space as well as discuss his inspirations, future plans and what he’s currently working on.
TweetAugust 10th, 2011
Following his partnership with mainstream retailer H&M in 2004, Karl Lagerfeld caters to the masses again with the launch of his much-anticipated collection for Macy’s, dubbed “Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse.” The 45-piece collection, available in 235 Macy’s stores and online August 31st, features sophisticated Lagerfeld signatures: high necklines, oversized collars, tweed separates and, yes, tanks and shirts illustrated with his iconic likeness.
TweetAugust 8th, 2011
Kreayshawn is a white female rapper from Oakland. She is tatted up, she wears a lot of eyeliner, and her single “Gucci Gucci” got infinity YouTube views (she received a record deal after it had been online for about two weeks). She is a self-described “Rap Beast” who sometimes dresses up as Minnie Mouse, and is fond of smoking blunts.
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August 5th, 2011
Painter-turned-photographer Stephen Waddell could teach the Sartorialist and his ilk a thing or two about candid clicks. The Vancouver native’s most recent collection, Hunt and Gather (Steidl), puts an Internet’s worth of street style shots to shame through its charming, contemplative documenting of city life.
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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.
www.myspace.com/youngempires
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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