venerdì 27 gennaio 2012

Short Film on Viola Maker Nicholas Frirsz

It’s always compelling to be able to share not only a beautiful creation with you, our readers, but a history and a heritage too. Which is why I’m rather eager to showcase the story of Nicholas Frirsz who’s a fifth generation luthier, someone who makes or repairs lutes and other string instruments. In this eight minute short film we get to hear of how he got involved in this family tradition.

Short Film on Architect Robert Madison


Today is that day so I guess I shall begin by explaining that Robert is an influential Mentor, Patron of Arts and Pioneering Architect who was presented with the Cleveland Arts Prize as a Special Citation for Distinguished Service to his industry.
Of course as a fellow creative mind I have the upmost respect for the work that Robert has constructed throughout his career, however it’s the grit and determination embedded within his personality that I found most inspiring in this short film. You see, Robert was cutting his teeth in an age where African American Architects didn’t exist in America, he was in fact the first African American to be registered in his field within the state of Ohio.
In spite of all the resistance Robert came up against culturally at the time, he strived to craft a career he was immensely passionate about. For me the real icons in life are the ones that live to fulfil their dreams regardless of the adversity laying in their path, so in my eyes Robert is a bit of a legend in this sense. It’s quite humbling to come across stories like this, and I think it’s a reminder to all of us that the only way we can truly move forward in this world is if we give each other equal opportunity to succeed.

domenica 15 gennaio 2012

Pitti Uomo Streetstyle by Highsnobiety

When it comes to industry events, you can always be sure that a lot of people get the best pieces out of their closets to impress with impeccable style, yet the Pitti Uomo tradeshow in Florence gets out the most extreme in terms of menswear every season. Also the show is not short of celebrities checking in, including Kanye West this season, to see what the fashion world has coming up in the following months and seasons.
Take a look at this nice recap of style seen last week at the Pitti Uomo show in Florence.












PITTI 81 SEAL-KAY FW2012 FIRST PREVIEW