FASHION WEEK, CARPE DIEM AND THE END OF PRINT?
I've always maintained that we could produce 24 issues of Anthem annually if we had 50 hours in the day and didn't run the risk of getting a serious case of carpal tunnel in the process. The lot of iconic fashion, monumental musicians, seminal books, eye-popping art, astounding products and news that make the final cut to print in Anthem is a mere microcosm for how vibrant our evolving world is. Along with our website, the printed version of the magazine and this weekly column, Anthem will continue to serve as a one-stop-shop for the best of the best in fashion, film, music, art, design and travel—a combination completing your comprehensive guide to the lifestyle we espouse.
As all but London fashion week come to a screeching halt, I can say with firm conviction that after seeing the Paris collections and some new talent in New York, I'm once again excited about fashion. On the menswear front, the Shipley and Halmos show was a tour de force and a collection to keep a watchful eye on. Off the runway, I'd be remiss if I didn't give credit where credit is due for the team over at Loden Dager whose Spring/Summer ensembles deserves a respectful nod. Without hyperbole, I can say that my CPA must be sick of me at this point hounding him to do my tax return only so I can turn around and blow it at Rogan's new on-line store.
While I have yet to dig through the insurmountable reviews of the women's collections, I'm anxiously awaiting the new issue of Purple replete with an interview with auteur Wes Anderson and Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin's ongoing portrayal of the female nude. (*Note: see Purple Issue 7 for what is quite possibly the most beautiful pictorial featuring Lara Stone.) While I'm on the subject of print, I simply can't be convinced that the future of media is digital. I'm sorry, when publications like HE Magazine and The Journal continually impress, not having a bookshelf bowing down the middle with my favorite pieces of pulp seems downright insipid. On that note, past Anthem contributor Ari Marcopoulos is dropping another cinderblock-of-a-book on Dashwood Books, one of my favorite publishers.
On the art tip, Deitch Projects is hosting an exhibition by one of my favorite graphic designers Stefan Sagmeister and past Anthem cover star Michel Gondry in honor of his new film, Be Kind Rewind.
As I close this out, I'd like you all to take a moment to pencil in some time with your close friends and family this week. After the new year, I supported a very dear friend through a death in the family and another through the imminent passing of her husband as a result of cancer. While material goods are nice to have, there's nothing more precious than life and the day to day gift of time. Don't take it for granted. Until next time...
