Archive for October, 2010
airs like wow October 14th, 2010
The Air Max 90 is a classic, there’s no debate to be had about that. Since it’s debut as the second shoe ever to feature a visible air cushion in the sole, it has been re-incarnated in more colourways than I could count. And to celebrate the launch of the Infrared 90s earlier this year, the guys at Primitive Shoes commisioned Phillipine-born boricua Justene Jaro for this collaborative shoot. The content reminds me of some of Insa’s finest work – I can’t help thinking he’d approve – but to be frank whether he does or not makes little difference. Justene Jaro – kiss my airs…
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unfiltered ATL October 11th, 2010
Following in the footsteps of the acclaimed Intense 100 Proof, Belvedere this week launched their latest addition to the Intense family: Unfiltered 80. It launched at the BET Awards in ATL, and like many of the guests [see below], is described – by Belvedere themselves – as full bodied and elegant…
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i’m in the car with Leo and the benz swerve October 6th, 2010
So apparently Mr West smashed it on Saturday Night Live last weekend, and people have been talking/tweeting/blogging about it pretty much non stop ever since. More important however – and of greater interest to those of us who live on the right side of the pond – is his new track Christian Dior Denim Flow [feat. John Legend, Kid Cudi, Lloyd Banks, Pusha T, and Ryan Leslie]. The name is great, the beat brilliant, the track as a whole is dope – but even more impressive are the lyrics, specifically Kanye’s outrageous supermodel name drop. Not only is this the most Kanye concept imaginable, but in true style he doesn’t fall short [see above]. For those less informed when it comes to runway stars, the creative sparks over at AtSuperFun have dreamed up and executed an amazing visual breakdown of Ye’s verse [above]. AtSuperFun describe their work as creative community service. Call it what you will, this is great.
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Veuve Clicquot pt.1 October 5th, 2010
I wasn’t the first person to be afforded the privilege of experiencing the magic of Veuve Clicquot during the harvest, and I most certainly wont be the last – but that did not make the experience any less special. The voyage began with a night at Philipe Stark’s hotel Mama Shelter in Paris. The hotel itself was fairly unremarkable from the outside – and not what I was expecting at all – but the interior was far from disappointing. A swarm of Parisian socialites and international business men and women swarmed in and out of the bar, and later restaurant, like bees from a hive. And the decor was, as you’d imagine, cutting edge. Rather than fight for a table in the crowded hotel restaurant, we opted for a late booking at Derrière – a Parisian venture from Mourad Mazouz, the man behind Momo and Sketch in London. The food and decor – by Bambi Sloan – was inspired and delicious.
The next appointment we had was with the first train from Paris to Reims in the morning – via beautifully sunny French countryside. On arrival we were met and gret by the VCP taxi – and soon dropped off at the Place des Droits de L’Homme, the metropolitan home of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. There we were afforded a private tour of their visitor centre and subsequently their cellars. Although it wasn’t the first time I’d experienced the magnificence of the 24km of chalk-carved caverns, I was awe-struck nonetheless. If ever you find yourself in the north of France, a visit to the cellars is a must. From Stockholm to Salvador, it is literally one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever seen.
From there – and via a tasting of Vintage Rosé – we were accompanied to La Manoir de Verzy – the former home of the master of all Veuve Clicquot vineyards, which is now reserved almost exclusively for entertaining guests of the house. Graced by a warm sun, and saved by the shade of a 200 year old cedar, we sipped Yellow Label, pausing only to admire the vines at the end of the garden – dedicated to the VCP-endorsed Business Women of the Year. Madame Cliquot was, in her day, one of the first women in business [hence the endorsement]. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not about to start quoting the Suffragetes, but she was a truly remarkable woman.
Lunch was served inside the manoir, and consisted of 3 courses of the finest local, rustic cuisine – paired with a different Veuve champagne. The greatest taste, and in fact honour, was though the opportunity to try a 1993 Bouzy Rouge [pinot noir]. This is the elixir produced by the house of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin but reserved only for blending Rosé champange. So exclusive it is, that Francois Hautekeur [the cellar master who guided us on this enlightening experience] had only ever tasted it twice before in his entire life.
Thank you Veuve Clicquot for bringing champagne into my world. And for bringing me into yours.
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