If only we can switch seasons with one push of a button, then it wouldn’t be hard to imagine myself wearing one of these new trench coats by Topman. These pieces from what they call “The Trench Coat Project” are a collaboration with different designers like Mihara Yasuhiro, Tim Soar, B Blessing, and stylist Alister Mackie. Wouldn’t it be nice to stroll along some park and stand out amid the falling autumn leaves while wearing one of these? (more…)
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If Only It Were Autumn
Thursday, March 11th, 2010That Funny Disease
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
In our film issue, we told you about Ken Davitian. His “neurolensia,” aka his “disease to be in front of a camera,” makes him the perfect choice for his humorous roles that other actors might have found displeasing to portray. And now, his neurolensia is satisfied again in the 2010 film Melvin Smarty. (more…)
Still in Wonderland
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is proof that our obsession with children’s stories and fantastic worlds isn’t going any time soon. The recent hype has even gotten the attention of artists like Amy Sol, Chris Appelhans, Naoto Hattori, and Kukula in the ongoing exhibit titled Curiouser and Curiouser. (more…)
Made for Audiophiles
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Isn’t it obvious by now that singer, songwriter, DJ, rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mayer Hawthorne, born Andrew Mayer Cohen, was made to create sweet music? And to think this LA-based music maven has only been around since 2008. For some interview snippets with him, follow the jump. (more…)
Mum’s the Word
Friday, March 5th, 2010
In our film issue, we related how mumblecore master Joe Swanberg comes up with quarterlife contemplations in the form of movies, but not before explaining to you what “mumblecore” was. We have more interview snippets after the jump. (more…)
Beyond LOL
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Independent screenwriter, director, and actress Greta Gerwig shared in our filmmaker’s issue how she’s breaking out of her indie circuit’s shell via her role in Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg. We just love this girl who asserts she cares more about making a movie rather than her vanity. After the jump, we give you more of her East Coast influences. (more…)
The Reluctant Angel
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Actor Sid Lucero is about to grow wings. That’s because he’s set to play “a reluctant angel” in the feature film Paglipad ng Isang Anghel (Flight of an Angel) by Doy del Mundo. The story is about an accountant who’s so innately good that wings start growing on his back. This is a ‘fantastic’ step for Sid since he had been acting mostly in films that tackle social realism in the Philippines. (more…)
Stick to your Guns
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Wear guns, don’t use ‘em. This is the idea behind the Gun collection of metal accessories in b-side by New York-based Ken & Dana. These unisex jewelry made from gun components range from necklaces to chains that give your outfit that hard edge without having to hurt anyone in the process. What’s even better is proceeds from buying these pieces go to the “Gun Buy-Back Program” in NYC. (more…)
Jordan Galland’s Search Party
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Writer, director, and musician Jordan Galland graced our film issue with his anecdotes about NYC and his list of ‘greatest movies never made.’ But we have more from this modern-day renaissance man. Apart from our interview extras, he’s also releasing his latest solo album, Search Party, this April. Click the jump for a preview of his album, plus some outtakes.
Bring On The Noise!
Monday, March 1st, 2010
In our film issue, we related how The Noisettes plays music about short-lived loves and urban living. We now give you more from this London-based pop band after the jump. (more…)
Non-Mobile, Fully Wired
Friday, February 26th, 2010
In our film issue, we told you that New Jersey-based Memory Tapes, aka Dayve Hawke, belongs to that small niche of people who don’t own a mobile phone and know how to drive. And yet ironically, he was discovered when he released his songs online. We give to you some interview snippets from this electronic, chillwave musician. (more…)
Champagne, Not Vodka
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
In our film issue, we told you all about artist and director VA$HTIE. But we have more of the artist cum director in store for you after the jump. (more…)
Funk-tional
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
All ya hipsters, jump for joy! We have another lookbook to feast our eyes on. Described as “wearable avant-garde,” Funktional is a line by LA-based designer Jennifer Park who is influenced by modern women. Whether or not you’re one of them, I suggest you still read on because this Summer 2010 collection is a feast to the eyes. (more…)
Tip the Balance
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
The battle between good and bad has been around since God knows when. Amazing how evident it is in the runway too! During the Fall/Winter 2009, almost everyone was slipping on metal and spikes, fierce haircuts, razor-sharp suits, and studded everything! But I thank God for that concept called balance, ‘coz Spring/Summer 2010 seems like the perfect time to put our naughty side on a break. (more…)
Beck-oning the Heavens
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
We told you in our filmmakers issue all about Charlotte Gainsbourg’s Cannes-winning acting chops, most especially her strangely provocative role in Antichrist. But besides her career in acting, she has collaborated with the likes of Beck for music that makes you want to stay still and say, “Heaven Can Wait.” Curious how that made her feel? Follow the jump to find some snippets from her interview with STATUS. (more…)
Style Radar
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
To all of you who are curious about fashion and just can’t get away from it, offline or online, then Couturious.com is your new virtual wardrobe. Its spanking ‘new’ 3-D photo-realistic styling and shopping features are comparable to Polyvore, where users are allowed to share style in the superlative sense. (more…)
Keep it Casual
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
The Scandinavian denim brand Acne encourages us to take it easy and unwind as it presents its upcoming Pop Classics Fall/Winter 2010 collection. Its casual coolness offers a selection of knitted pieces, bomber jackets, and styled patchwork jeans among others. (more…)
Chat her up!
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Charlene Almarvez, aka “Chat,” was our Filmmaker issue’s featured muse. And why not? This 16-year-old model’s definitely going places after winning Ford Models Supermodels of the World Contest and being in Philippine Fashion Week. Want more of her? Follow her after the jump. (more…)
A Step Forward
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Sienna Miller and sister Savannah took on London’s Fashion Week with their Fall/Winter collection for their brand, Twenty8Twelve. The collection looked like it was mooched from the 1980’s underground club culture. Acid-dyed denim jeans, denim vests, psychedelic-printed sweaters, velvet, and plump heels carpeted the presentation. (more…)
The Great Outdoors
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
German designer Frank Leder has released his Spring/Summer 2010 lookbook. While mixing the preppy schoolboy appeal to some outdoor and workwear features, he surprisingly made the collection wearable and charming. (more…)
To Bomb or Not to Bomb
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
How public is public space? This is the question that director Jon Reiss raises with his 2007 film Bomb It. He raised the bar on documenting urban subcultures when he exposed the war for public space being waged by graffiti artists against advertisers and even private homeowners. So which side is he on? (more…)
Choose Your Sound
Friday, February 19th, 2010
Who among us hasn’t dreamed of having his very own personal musical score, like those moments when your favorite movie character is about to make a crucial next step and there’s this perfect instrumental playing in the background? We’re not talking cheesy Titanic OST here. We’re talking about post-rockers The Album Leaf as they use rock instruments and atmospheric reverberations to come up with some of the best contemplative tunes. See some STATUS interview extras with band founder Jimmy LaValle after the jump. (more…)
Use Those Tear Ducts
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Folk band The Weepies is made up of big criers. Don’t judge them, though, ’cause that’s how they get inspired to write music that really strike at your intra-personal life. That’s why we featured them in our film issue. When your thoughts and emotions reach a point where they subtly but surely bubble over into tears, things don’t get any more real than that. (more…)
Winter Royalty
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
No one does fall and winter like the British, and British-born designer Simon Spurr definitely shows that in his Fall 2010 collection for men. It includes a leather double breasted short trench, mohair crew-neck sweater, cashmere and silk cardigan, twill pipe leg jean, and many other pieces that are a little heavy on the blacks and greys—emanating a cool yet classic style. (more…)
Eve’s Creator
Monday, February 15th, 2010
With his wild collection depicting a disenchanted modern-day Eve, Jerome Salaya Ang wowed the audience at Philippine Fashion Week last November. We caught up with this charming, chinky-eyed designer at his studio way in the heart of Tondo, Manila, where fashion photographer Cholo de la Vega captured him at his element. (more…)
