Ahead of his retrospective at Basel's Fondation Beyeler, fine-art photographer and frequent Frank Ocean collaborator Wolfgang Tillmans sat down with Italy's Mousse Magazine. In the interview, Tillmans covers a range of topics, speaking about everything from the methods he uses for hanging his pictures to how his work has influenced different ideals of beauty. You can read some of the highlights from Tillmans' latest interview below, and head over to the Mousse website to see the whole conversation.
- Jul 06 Thu 2017 00:46
Wolfgang Tillmans Talks About Photography, Freedom and the Art Market in a New Interview
- Jul 06 Thu 2017 00:46
POLIQUANT Pays Homage to Phi Slama Jama and George Michael In "Functage Youth" Collection
Unveiling its 2018 spring/summer "Functage Youth" collection, Japanese label POLIQUANT continues to turn heads within the fashion realm. With its fourth season under the direction of designers Junichi Sugita and Kazuma Maruyama, POLIQUANT presented its Spring/Summer 2018 range at Pitti Immagine Uomo in Italy, as well as during Paris Fashion week. This offering includes an assortment of vintage sportswear pieces, including lightweight jackets, satin sweatpants, as well as a hoodie and shirt baring the nickname of the University of Houston's basketball team from the '80s, "Phi Slama Jama." The seasonal drop also features a homage to the late George Michael.
- Jul 06 Thu 2017 00:30
JAY-Z's '4:44' Album Has Officially Gone Platinum in a Week
JAY-Z‘s new 4:44 album was released less than a week ago on June 30 and as of today, the LP is officially certified platinum according to RIAA. Above is a photo of Hov being presented the platinum plaque by RIAA Chairman and CEO Cary Sherman. “Props to JAY, he’s done it again! Another Platinum album adds to an already iconic career." said Sherman in a press release.
- Jul 06 Thu 2017 00:18
The Most Beautiful Starbucks on Earth Is in a Historic Japanese Townhouse
This past Friday, Starbucks opened the doors to its new outpost located in an ancient Japanese tea house in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district. Months before opening, the coffee giant had received backlash from locals in the community who were concerned that the store would not fit in with the conservative surroundings. Instead of a modern aesthetic, Starbucks whole-heartedly imbued traditional Japanese design for its two-story teahouse that was constructed over 100 years ago. For example, instead of its glowing green sign, a dark blue noren—a Japanese fabric divider affixed to doorways—is embellished with the Starbucks logo in black to welcome guests to the shop. Moreover, the ground floor features bright-colored wood which directs visitors to several Japanese Zen gardens in the front, back and center sections of the space.
- Jul 06 Thu 2017 00:17
Song for the Mute x [NOTHING]'s "Volume One" Collaboration Is Inspired by Food Porn
Song for the Mute and [NOTHING] have teamed up on an ongoing series of limited edition capsules influenced by Japanese culture. Entitled “Volume One,” the duo have presented a striking range of soft goods made up of premium fabrics exclusively produced in the Land of the Rising Sun. The inaugural installment is wholly inspired by Japan’s obsession with food which is inherent in the duo’s “The Ramen Club” hoodie alongside, “Super Dry”, “Sake,” and “Asahi”-inspired tees in monochromatic colorways.
- Jul 06 Thu 2017 00:08
adidas Will Debut the ClimaCOOL 02/17 Later This Month
adidas' attention-commanding ClimaCOOL silhouette will soon make a return with a reworked look. Its breathable upper makes its way back into the fold while its traditional midsole and outsole have been traded in for a look similar to those found on adidas's EQT models. Dubbed the ClimaCOOL 02/17, its slip-on design provides easy entry and exit in addition to a contemporary look. The adidas ClimaCOOL 02/17 also sports a translucent shank on each lateral and medial for additional support.
- Jul 06 Thu 2017 00:08
We Praise Margiela, but It Was Jenny Meirens That Kept His Influence Alive
Yesterday, we reported on Jenny Meirens’ sad passing, but it’s necessary to showcase just why she was so important to Maison Martin Margiela. The fashion world is undoubtedly in debt to Margiela: he and Helmut Lang are two designers who have inspired a large section of the today's fashion community. Even Raf Simons – currently acknowledged as one of the most influential designers today – counts Margiela as a source.
- Jul 05 Wed 2017 23:51
Diddy Reveals Gucci & Jordan Brand Have Contacted Him for Potential B.I.G. Collabs
Stadium Goods was recently graced with the presence of New York legend Diddy for the latest episode of Sneaker Shopping. Rocking nostalgic black and white gear in true Bad Boy fashion, Diddy browses the sneaker walls recalling his upbringing and influence within fashion and entertainment. The hip-hop mogul also places emphasis on the importance of the Nike Air Force 1 for New York culture in comparison to the Chuck Taylor for the West Coast. He reflects on unforgettable moments such as buying numerous pairs of sneakers at a time to keep a clean fit when on tour with The Notorious B.I.G. and even shares news that he's been contacted by representatives from Gucci and Jordan Brand to launch potential collections to pay homage to the late great Biggie as well.