Monday, December 19, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
The Haçienda Nightclub, Manchester UK
I have become recently obsessed with Joy Division again, and the history surrounding that seminal time in music.
Joy Division, New Order and the Manchester music scene that exploded in 1989 at the worlds most famous night club.
The Hacienda was designed by Ben Kelly, and opened Fri May 21st 1982
Owned by Factory Records & New Order
Given Factory catalogue number FAC51
It consisted of a stage, dance area with bar, a cafe, dj balcony & a cocktail bar
Mike Pickering, Graeme Park & Dave Haslam were host DJ's
Live acts to play there included Madonna (in 1984), New Order, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Oasis, James, Blur, OMD and Echo & Bunnymen
In the 1990's drugs and gangs became a permanent fixture
Following a drug-related death and various shootings, the Hacienda was closed in 1997
The Hacienda was demolished in 2002 by Crosby Homes to make way for apartments, keeping the iconic name, which is provided under license from New Order's Peter Hook. He also owns the Hacienda and FAC51 trademarks
For the full story, watch 24 Hour Party People.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Hotel New York - Rotterdam
On a recent trip to Rotterdam with G-Star, I was blessed with the opportunity to stay at the Hotel New York - honestly, I had low expectations!
That all changed when I got my face shaved in the fully kitted barber shop, complete with Aqua De Parma mens fragrance shop, alongside old school chair wet shave with hot towel and head massage to follow - brilliant!
Fabulous hotel. The entry was phenomenal: vaulted ceilings, historic memorabilia on the walls. And then the room, can we still call it a room or should we call it a suite. It is tastefully designed to maintain the historic feeling but with updated and contemporary design. All rooms are different though, mine was 216.
Recommend a trip to the bar. It was a lively place even on a monday night. If my business travels take me back to Rotterdam I will definitely stay here again. Ranks in my top 100 Hotels of the world.
www.hotelnewyork.nl
Friday, March 18, 2011
Jamie Brown - UK Artist work for the BBC
BBC 2 / Invited Jamie to paint a mural in the BBC 2 head office in White City, inspired by their content and values. A postcard was produced to internally publicize the event
The Aubin Theater & Store - Shoreditch
Run in conjunction with Shoreditch House private members' club, the Aubin Cinema provides an unrivalled level of comfort and style for up to 45 cinema-goers. What better way to enjoy a film than from velvet sofas and chairs, plumped up with Aubin & Wills cushions?
The Tweed Run - London
Ladies, Gentlemen,
The third annual 2011 London Tweed Run will be held on 9 April, from 11:00 am. This friendly 10 mile jaunt around the Capital will take in London’s famous sites –– including St Paul’s, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Savile Row –– with a stop for a spot of tea, and ending with a bit of a knees-up out Shoreditch way. Registration is now full. This year, the ride will cost £5 to enter, with all proceeds going toBikes4Africa, our designated charity.
Now look here, proper attire is expected. Tweed suits, plus fours, bowties, cycling capes, and jaunty flat caps are all encouraged. Do your best for the highly-prized Best Dressed Man and Best Dressed Woman prizes. Dust off your vintage velocipede for the ride; prizes awarded for best vintage bicycle. If your bike isn’t quite a classic, try your hand at the best decorated bicycle competition. And of course don’t forget our world-famous Best Moustache prize — open to both men and women, of course.
We’re happy to have back our heritage sponsors Brooks, Pashley, Huntsman, and Geo F Trumpers, and are pleased to welcome Aubin & Wills, who this year will be hosting the Aubin & Wills Tea Break.
There’ll be more announcements as the day gets closer. I do hope you can make it.
The Three Threads - Charlotte Street, London
On my recent trip back to London, I was shopping Charlotte Road, and happily stumbled across The Three Threads Store. Nestled quietly in the same street as Lee Jeans, Dutch denim label Denham and a stones throw from The Aubin Cinema, The Three Threads offered the perfect array of current mens trends, that didnt scream Americana - Thankfully!
British brand You Must Create (YMC) was formed in London in 1995 and since has become a highly respected British clothing brand. Known for not following seasonal trends, YMC offers up quality designed, intelligent and unique clothing for the modern world. Pictured are a few of the spring/summer 2011 items available in-store now and online very soon…
New From Garbstore
1930’s United States Civilian Service jacket.
Original pocket shape and Collar details. Front long darts with parallel jet pockets. Underarm dome panels , Fan stitched for strength. Small single layer bound shawl collar. Triple stitching on overarm at shoulder. Vintage style buttons. Slim shape.
100% cotton
Crossover style Parka, Deck parka crossed with Mountain parka.
Long aced shoulder panels, square cut roomy sleeve head. Deck storm cover on front. Four bellow pockets on front with small jet on Right as worn front. Arm panels. Lined in Chambray. Articulated design on hood with USN split zip design. Toggles on side, hand tie after tighten. Large internal pockets.
100% cotton
DECK SHIRT
Short sleeve double placket deck shirt. Narrow collar and double patch pocket on front. Side seams at hem have inserted gussets. Neat military spec for fit.
100% cotton
Pieminister - Great Pies....no messing about
Gourmet pie makers pieminister have been ranked in the 100 fastest growing privately-owned businesses in the 14th annual Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100.
The league table ranks companies by sales growth over their latest three financial years.
Sales for pieminister have grown just over 45% a year, from 1.6m in 2007 to 5m in 2010. Today pieminister produces 3.5m pies a year and is stocked in all the major UK supermarkets including Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. pieminister also runs a highly successful and expanding chain of shops and stalls throughout the country, with plans to move across the waters into new territories and is known as the place to buy good food at the UK’s leading music festivals each Summer.
The undisputed leader of the pie revolution pieminister has created a range of pies that includes the Moo and Blue pie (British Beef Steak and Long Clawson Stilton) and the Heidi pie (West country goats’ cheese, roasted garlic and sweet potato) Their original pie range are all medallists in the Great Taste Awards and they continue to develop innovative products such as the new pieMINIster range (pies for people with smaller appetites) plus an ever changing range of seasonal pies (the festive Three Kings pie is currently the fastest-selling single pie available through Ocado).
Pieminister only use responsibly-sourced ingredients and free range British meat. This, combined with their distinct and humorous marketing and branding has helped the company reinvent the pie for a new, younger generation.
pieminister is one of four family-run businesses to have made it into the top 100 this year. Using personal savings brother-in-laws Tristan Hogg (31) and Jon Simon (38) founded pieminister in 2003 following travels to Australia where they discovered that the pies there were far better than the ones available back home. They decided they could breathe new life into the ‘Great British Pie’ using superior ingredients and a uniquely-developed pastry.
To find out more about pieminister visit www.pieminister.co.uk
To find out more about pieminister visit www.pieminister.co.uk
Thursday, March 17, 2011
AIAIAI Headphones - Game Changer
AIAIAI was conceived in the A House, an old Copenhagen industrial building that became a seminal nest of creativity around 2005. We hosted a club at the top of the building, and initiated the influx of a collective, consisting of more than 200 young creative minds, many of whom we still work closely with today. This environment didn’t just shape some of the biggest and most influential Danish artists, musicians and designers. It also shaped AIAIAI’s collective vision, which still hasn’t changed: We aim to create headphones and other consumer electronic related products that have a clear connection to the creative world, and thus make a heartfelt, different and genuine statement.
Monday, March 7, 2011
The Twin might be as close to "vintage" as it gets.
From its vintage white wall tires to the British green color and chrome accents, the Twin will impress even the toughest critic. Ridley's Vintage Motorbikes are about a lot more than just function. These unique bicycle kits are admired because of their fit and finish. The attention in every detail translates into a real high quality piece of art.
To learn more about what makes these the ultimate motorbikes the one you want, visit :
Feit Hiker X Ray Boots
Feit Hiker X Ray Boots
Short of sawing through your shoes, it's hard to imagine what all the various components look like. These Feit Hiker X Ray Boots ($315) get around this by using a transparent sole that lets you see the bamboo shank, cork footbed, and thread weave from underneath, while offering plenty of more worthwhile features like Horween Chrome Excel leather uppers, hand made Goodyear welts for added durability and strength, and two tone hiking laces for an added bit of style.
Hans Wegner - Shell Chair
Shell Chair
Add a touch of 1960s flair to your office, lounge, or living area with the Shell Chair ($2,500-$3,400). Designed in 1963 by Danish design legend Hans Wegner, the Shell is made from bent plywood, with a wide, wing-like seat, tapered legs — of which there are only three — and a reclined back that's perfect for relaxing.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Lost Steve McQueen images :: tres cool
If you came to my humble abode in Los Angeles California, you would most certainly gaze upon one of my film icon screens, most of which are of Steve McQueen. My wife often wonders why I am obsessed with him, but after showing her these lost images, Steve choosing cloth and being kitted-out for a red-carpet soiree, she can once again stand to look at him ever-ynight whilst we drink red wine and try not to talk about work. These unpublished photos of Steve McQueen on a clothes-shopping spree in 1963 were taken by photographer John Dominis while on assignment for Life, an epic, several-day shoot that produced a number of iconic McQueen images as well as hundreds of outtakes – Dominis shot over 40 rolls of film, renting a sports car to keep up with the speedy star in and around Los Angeles.
McQueen, 33 at the time, showed up on this occasion in his wicked Jaguar XK-SS wearing cords, desert boots, a Baracuta jacket and a tweed cap.
The shop exudes traditional Ivy League style with its wood paneling, antique fixtures, wool tartan yardage, hunting prints, heraldic plaques, repp ties and scrimshaw lamps; not quite McQueen’s style, one would have thought, but he was obviously after some traditional threads. Or perhaps he was just trying to look a bit more mature; Paramount had just given him Gary Cooper’s old dressing room while making Love With the Proper Stranger with Natalie Wood, a serious Hollywood status symbol.
At the clothier, probably in Beverly Hills – can any of you eagle-eyed style fanatics identify it? – McQueen got fitted for a dark wool suit and a slim-cut classic dinner jacket (after trying on a shawl collar model he settled on a single-breasted peak lapel) to wear to a movie premiere with his wife Neile, which Dominis later documented. He also picked out some shirts, socks, ties and dress shoes, but apparently passed on the preppy silk braces. Of course, back then you could smoke while you shopped – especially if you were the King.
Jared Paul Stern writes the Classicist column for Luxist.
Winter Factory Check move into new showroom
WFC move into a new showroom on Mott Street below Houston with International Playground and Fjallraven
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