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Revisited: Bob Marley And The Golden Age Of Reggae

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M-65s, berets, wide brim fedoras, pins... This era in reggae culture is so incredble. Thanks to the intimate photography of Kim Gottlieb-Walker a beautiful collection of Bob Marley and his friends performing and profiling can be used for your enjoyment and inspiration.

This was a great present from my Executive Producer Kerri Kleiner. She always finds the most amazing books. After obsessing over it for weeks I had to share it with you guys. An incredible gift and addition to the collection...

Bob Marley - Sun is Shining

Bob Marley and the Golden Age of Reggae amazon link

Monday, October 10, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (47)

Mikael Kennedy Passport To Trespass

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My brother Mikael Kennedy proves "it's the journey, not the destination" in his final installments of Passport to Trespass. All good things must come to an end and thankfully for us the incredibly talented photog has documented the journey through poignant and personal polaroids.

A wanderer of the land, the phrase, "that's some Mikael Kennedy shit right there" has been used more than once when driving by an abandoned barn or watching snow fall upon an open field. You might recognize his photographs from the recent Hill-Side campaign. A great couple of books to add to your collection, the limited edition set is on sale now...

Passport To Trespass Official link

Monday, October 03, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (60)

The Find: Least Wanted

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Rebels have the most style. That's just how it is... They do it their way. Never have I seen such stylish individuality and truth captured in photographs as with these mugshots featured in the incredible book Least Wanted edited by Mark Michaelson and Steven Kasher.

What I try to capture in Test Shots, these images command so beautifully. Whether these people have committed crimes or not there's an incredible honesty and freedom in the moment of the photograph I'm attracted to. The emotion in their eyes, the uniqueness in their clothing, and the attitude in their energy is an undeniable inspiration. Troubled?... Probably... True?... Definitely... Kindred?... Unfortunately...

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Thursday, November 18, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (35)

Jocks And Nerds

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This out of print classic from Rizzoli entitled Jocks And Nerds is one of the best books I've seen on Men's fashion. Richard Martin and Harold Koda put it together in 1989. Nearly twenty years later the book serves as a great launchpad for inspiration and discussion.

They break down men's style into twelve categories: Jock, Nerd, Worker, Rebel, Cowboy, Military Man, Hunter, Sportsman, Joe College, Businessman, Man about Town, and Dandy. A great visual mix of photos, explanation and theory. I think more than ever great style is about taking a piece of all these types and making it your own, so you can't really fit into a category or genre.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 | Permalink | Comments (26)

Made For Skate

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I just came across the amazing book Made For Skate which is a definitive look at the culture of skate footwear. Each brand has their own unique identity and story told through the insiders of the sport. It's a fantastic exploration into the history and evolution of the world's most stylish sport through its shoes. This looks like the perfect book for you guys to pick up, so take a look at their website for more amazing photographs, information, and see if you agree...


Made For Skate official website link

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (20)

New York I Love You

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"New York is a city where one can get a more intense view of our society than any other place in the world."

- Alan J. Pakula

New York state of mind today for obvious reasons. Been thumbing through two of my loves... New York and filmmaking. Filled with so many beautiful pictures, quotes, and stories, Scenes From the City: Filmmaking in New York captures the essence of my beloved city as well as the films and directors it features. An amazing book from James Sanders and Rizzoli, which never disappoints.

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Sometimes this city is tough. Sometimes this city shows no remorse. Sometimes this city is the most beautiful thing I know... New York...

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Scenes from the City: Filmmaking in New York amazon link

Friday, September 11, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (12)

Terry O'Neill

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"Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness. And they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy... or they become legend."
- James Harrison

Terry O'Neill photographs the latter and quite well. His book Legends is epic and I'm seeing it all over town right now. An amazing photographer known for capturing iconic beauty in the most candid and intimate of settings. A great inspiration for style and composition. It's definitely one for the permanent collection...

Legends amazon link

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (7)

Behind The Beat

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Studios and creative workplaces have always been a fascination of mine. The fantastic book Behind the Beat by Raph visits some of the most historic of these workstations in hip-hop from Premo's HeadQCourterz (pictured above) to Shadow's Reconstruction. 

D&D (renamed HeadQCourterz) was actually one of the first studios I was invited to as a youth. I don't know why but seeing the iconic Phillies Blunt cigars in the vending machine when I was fifteen and knowing the history of the booth blew me away. Furthermore, when Premo was done with the track he was working on he brought it down to his car's system to test it out. Since then I always watch my videos in a couple different environments before I'm done with them.

Since space in New York City is so limited it's great to see how artists and producers utilize their location with equipment, records, and inspiration. It's also amazing to see what gear was used to create some of your favorite music of all time. N.Y. State of Mind...

Behind The Beat amazon link

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (8)

Summer Etiquette: Brooks Brothers

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On a recent trip to The Hamptons courtesy of The Ford Fiesta Movement some very stylish friends of mine visited some of the great permanent and summer pop-up shops. There will be much more on that later in the week with a complete breakdown. But for now I thought I'd post one of the more interesting products we saw in East Hampton.

Brooks Brothers put together a series of style etiquette books for gentlemen which are fantastic. They cover such topics as traveling abroad, toasting, dressing, and entertaining. All they need is one for modern communication. For instance, when's an appropriate time to text, what kind of language is pertinent, how often and how long should you e-mail... You know modern answers for us dummies...

Brooks Brothers Books link

Monday, August 03, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (21)

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A Life's Work Or Death Of Autotune

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"This is anti-autotune. Death of the ringtone. This ain't for iTunes. This ain't for sing-a-longs. This is Sinatra at the opera. Bring a blonde. Preferably with a fat ass who can sing a song."

- Jay-Z

Remember a few years ago when grown men from Wall Street were wearing florescent colored all over print hoodies on the weekend to flex. Soho became a skittle factory. I never understood that shit. Bandwagons are a funny thing. Almost as funny as trends. 

Somewhere there's a correlation between the classic photography of Phil Stern and the message of Jay's new track that dropped on Friday. I'm feeling both really hard right now. This is Death of Autotune. Moment of Silence...

Phil Stern: A Life's Work amazon link

Monday, June 08, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (12)

Legendary: Out And About

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1994 was the year. Larry Clark's Kids was the film. Jazz basslines and cut choruses dominated hip-hop. Supreme became the home of New York City street culture. Years from now this time will be documented/recreated on the big screen. For now we have Ari Marcopoulos' amazing photography of the time. A moment of innocence in all its rebeliousness. Word... Life...

Out And About amazon link

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (11)

The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture

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The style within early dancehall culture of the late seventies and early eighties is really inspiring. Once again it's that effortless cool that is engrained in the music and the fashion of the times. Beth Lesser's book Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture captures the essence of the lifestyle brilliantly. 

I love the candid honesty she captures. The natural confidence these artists exude in their clothing and environment is amazing. It also goes to show you steez has less to do with money and more to do with creativity. The style has just as much influence on me as the music. The kid's inspiration is Broader Than Broadway...


Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture turntable lab link

Monday, March 30, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (16)

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