'The Rose Bowl' - Vogue US April 1995 The Rose Bowl - A floral explosion is happening this spring, and bathing suits—whether updated string bikinis or modern maillots—are sporting some of the brightest blooms. Fashion Editor: Brana Wolf Photographer: Arthur Elgort Hair: Serge Normant MUA: Sonia Kashuk for Aveda Sounds of the forties: Adrienne Vittadini brings lustrous
'Babes in the Hood' Larry Clark Interviewed by Paul Schrader - ArtForum May 1995 "I always wanted to make the teenage movie that America never made," says Larry Clark, and from the first frames of Kids, his forthcoming feature-length film about a day in the intertwined lives of a handful of New York street teens, you'll think he may
'The Prada Principle' Vogue US August 1995 She started with a family company and an oddball idea—a nylon bag—then Miuccia Prada added shoes, clothes, and her own eccentric taste. The result, finds Katherine Betts, has become the invisible status symbol for the no-frills nineties. Photographs: Ellen Von Unwerth Hair: Sam McKnight MUA: Mary Greenwell.
'Larry Clark's "Kids"' - Harper's Bazaar August 1995 Larry Clark’s first feature film “Kids,” has quickly become the year's most controversial movie. Here he photographs his remarkable teenage cast and talks to Jim Lewis about his turbulent career. On a hot and steamy afternoon last summer, five teenage girls sat in the bedroom of an
'Lang Froid' - Artforum October 1995 A project for Artforum by Helmut Lang. Photos: Juergen Teller Rigor and economy of cut, a marked absence of artifice, the clash of high-tech and traditional fabrics. Helmut Lang's deceptively simple designs lend even the most basic garment a subversive edge. Yet while his use of high-
'Chilling And Very Hot' - Sight & Sound November 1995 In-your-face teenage sex is the subject of Larry Clarks 'Kids'. Amy Taubin introduces the film and talks to the director about a project which some want banned in Britain. The first image we see in Larry Clark's Kids is of a teenage girl and
'David Carson Revealed' International Design November 1995 Writer: Rick Poyner With the publication of his book this fall, David Carson will attain a level of personal celebrity and influence that many designers dream about, but only the rarest will achieve. Constantly on the move between lectures and workshops all over the world, rarely out of the design
'Nowhere' - Fineboys 1996 Though it exists nowhere, it is here. That is Nowhere. Nowhere is here. But where it is headed, no one knows. Nowhere is not a brand name. It is the name of a shop in Harajuku. Apologies to anyone thinking, why state the obvious? But this is the first time
'Redemption of the hapless Yugo' - Surface January 1996 Writer: Dee Ito Photos: Tia Maggalon Cheap, ugly and badly made, the Yugo was introduced to America in 1986 and by 1992 the company was out of business—the flop it deserved to be. Disgruntled owners lacking parts or service junked their Yugos. Were it not for an unlikely champion
Paid-members only Hiroshi Fujiwara: A Little Knowledge 16 - Men's Non-No January 1996 Hiroshi Fujiwara - The Revolutionary of the Streets: His Past, Present, and Future. This month, we have a special feature with a different twist. In an effort to explore the roots of Hiroshi Fujiwara’s world, we conducted an in-depth interview. From rare childhood photos and anecdotes to a report
'God Save McQueen' - Harper's Bazaar June 1996 True fashion moments are rare. Rarer still is the emergence of new talent. But this season, the two happened simultaneously—heightened by spectacular showmanship. In an unprecedented stunt steeped in fervor, hype, and at times, total chaos, 27-year-old Alexander McQueen presented his fall/winter collection at Christchurch Spitalfields
'In Her Closet: Cecilia Dean of Visionaire' - Harper's Bazaar September 1997 Model, muse, and cofounder of the avant-garde art and fashion magazine Visionaire, Cecilia Dean is downtown Manhattan’s chicest social butterfly, with a glamorous and exotic beauty to match. Writer: Jennifer Jackson “Cecilia was born with style; it’s in her bones. There isn’t an inelegant gesture in
'KAWS' - Fuel January 1998 Writer & Interviewer: Lizzie Simon "Authority's a strange thing when it doesn't feel right," Kaws says calmly. He would know as well as any of us, but the difference between Kaws and us is that he's out there in the city during
Paid-members only Takayuki Kubo's search for the elusive Goodenough 'G' Logo T-shirt - BrushZero Ver. 1 Me, Takayuki Kubo… I’ve been a writer for four months now. Earning a meager 100,000 yen a month, not much, but I spend most of it on clothes, so I guess I pay quite a bit of attention to fashion. Lately, though, there's something that'
'Rita Ackermann Works 1993-1996' - H Magazine December 1998 The world’s first Rita Ackermann art collection, Rita Ackermann Works 1993–1996, is finally here from "H" (Magazine)! This ultra-rare art book, limited to only 7,000 copies worldwide, spans over 100 pages and includes hidden sketches and diaries. Each copy is individually numbered, making it
'Licence To Thrill' - Vogue US May 1999 License To Thrill - Our bond girl hits the sand running in dangerously sexy swimwear and ready-for-action separates. Photos: Ellen von Unwerth Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington Hair: Recine MUA: Susan Sterling for Awake FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - Make your getaway in Moschino Mare's leopard-print string bikini,
'Dr. Jacobs & Mr. Marc' - Harper's Bazaar September 1999 How New York's grooviest downtown designer also became Paris' Prince of Glamorama. Fashion Editor: Brana Wolf Photography: Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin In the world according to Marc Jacobs, New York is understatedly cool; Paris, hot and sexy. New York is melancholy; Paris, optimistic. New York
Paid-members only Interview with Maison Martin Margiela - Crash No. 12 2000 It is difficult to grasp the work of the enigmatic Maison Martin Margiela in a single view. The most secretive, yet also the most consistent, of Belgian designers, Margiela is on the verge of becoming a mythical figure in the eyes of an entire generation of designers. Interview conducted by
Paid-members only Interview with James Jebbia - Educated Community Issue 2 2000 James Jebbia interview, Union NYC, Supreme founder interview, Stussy history, streetwear origins, 90s streetwear culture, James Jebbia quotes, Supreme NYC history, Union store New York, vintage streetwear interview, skate culture, NYC fashion, Stussy Supreme, Bathing Ape, Triple Five Soul,
'Divine Inspiration' Vogue US June 2000 Vogue Point Of View - Where does fashion come from? Seven designers talk with Plum Sykes about the origins of their fall collections. Writer: Plum Sykes Photography: Michael Thompson Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman Hair: Serge Normant MUA: Sharon Dowsett for M.A.C. Cosmetics. Donna Karan is having a "red
'The New Guard' Vogue US July 2000 The New Guard - A dozen brilliant individualists are on course to change the face of fashion. Sally Singer rounds up the usual suspects. Writer: Sally Singer Photos: Steven Meisel Hair: Garen of Garen New York MUA: Pat McGrath Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington During the days after they were captured on
Alife - Fuel July 24th 2000 By Saidah Blount Is your personal concept of style being forced to tread water in a hostile sea of off-the-rack rugby shirts and mass-produced hiking boots? Join the club, my friends. It's a sorry state of 'fashion' when you can walk down the
Paid-members only 'Strip Jointz: Sub Culture & Disc Review' - Sense Magazine December 2000 Over the past few years, there’s been new movement in the hip-hop industry. Instead of everything originating only from NY or LA, the South’s uniquely original sound has been sweeping across America and producing one hit after another. New Orleans has Master P and Cash Money Millionaires.
Hiroshi Fujiwara Interview - Newsweek December 11, 2000 Hiroshi Fujiwara is cool. Just ask the kids who line up each day outside his streetwear boutique, Ready Made, in Tokyo's trendy Harajuku district. Rain or shine, scores of teen shoppers are waiting when the doors swing open. They file in a dozen at a time and snatch
Interview with Paul Mittleman - Educated Community Issue 5 2001 Stussy is an indispensable presence in the New York street scene, and supporting it behind the scenes is designer Paul Mittleman. Known for keeping a low profile despite his reputation, he talks with us about his history—from being born in New York to the present day—as well as
