One of the fashion trends for the auto-winter is – yes it really is – the good old patchwork.Just look at the patchworked textures at Etro, Chloé, or Valentino, where mixed media made for a truly big impact. This really looks good, doesn’t it?
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Sexy Fish – The Hottest Place in London
Sexy Fish, the most lavish London restaurant in years. I’m not sure I can add anything to what’s already been said about “that” name other than that I think I kind of love it. Other restaurateurs, please note: only Caprice gets away with stuff like this. Don’t let’s start a silly name trend.
The Asian-inspired seafood menu is an almost overwhelming read taking in everything from oysters, caviar and whole lobsters to sashimi, tataki and tartares from the raw bar, skewers, robata dishes, tempura and salads. You feel like the king or the queen of London dining at this Restaurant – the fish is indeed sexy.
Master of None – Ansari walking in the Footsteps of Woody Allen
Aziz Ansari‘s Master of None, might be the best New York comedy of them all. It’s almost certainly the smartest; what’s surprising isn’t how funny it is but how often the show is willing to put humor aside to be poignant.
Co-created by Ansari and Parks & Recreation writer Alan Yang (with help from the late Harris Wittels, who wrote for the series and receives an executive producer credit), each episode of Master of None focuses on a specific topic (examples include fidelity, the portrayal of Indians on television, and subtle sexism) while maintaining a narrative throughline tracking Dev (Ansari), a commercial actor with moderate ambitions about making it big.
Like Louie, the show doesn’t shy away from experimenting with structure (stylistic nods to ’70s-era Woody Allen abound), but Master of None only does so in service of driving home a point.
Thank you Netflix for bringing us this gift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bFvb3WKISk
Graffiti of the Week – Street Art Nr. 187
Concepts and Asics Collaborate – We Like
Concepts and Asics have come together for a truly unique sneaker collaboration. Dubbed the “Mix & Match” pack, four different colorways of the GEL-Lyte V are presented, each of which can easily be paired with the other color iterations and various laces. Each set is sold separately, although customers are encouraged to purchase multiple editions in order to be able to mix and match. Thus, each sneaker comes equipped with four sets of laces that match all colorways.
The shoes have been done up in premium leather, neoprene, nubuck and mesh, featuring Concepts branding via a woven flag label, as well as custom Concept-branded insoles. Each pair comes packaged in a Concepts exclusive box.
The Concepts x ASICS GEL-Lyte Vs will be releasing in-store at Concepts’ Cambridge and NYC locations as well as online.
James White – From Sundance to Success
James White (Christopher Abbott) is a troubled twentysomething trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. As he retreats further into a hedonistic lifestyle, his mother’s battle with a serious illness faces a series of setbacks that force him to assume more responsibility. With the pressure on him mounting, James must find new reserves of strength or risk imploding completely.
James White is a confident and closely observed directorial debut that explores loss and the deep relationship between a mother and son. It marks Martha Marcy May Marlene producer Josh Mond’s first appearance at the Festival as a writer/director. Abbott’s strong central performance is aided by a stellar supporting cast featuring Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City), Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, and Ron Livingston (Drinking Buddies). Shot on location in New York City with an intimate visual style and a driving contemporary soundtrack, James White follows its lead into deep, affecting places while still maintaining its fragile humanity. Winning the Next Audience Award in Sundance was only the beginning.
Bojack Horseman – Believe Me, This is Amazing
Right now there are a lot of worthy animated shows, ostensibly for children, that enter that space of genius-level creative immersion—I have been remiss on writing about “Steven Universe,” but, you guys, “Steven Universe”!—but what’s fascinating about Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman” is that the show is entering that space of surreality in a thoroughly and decidedly adult way. Where other shows play with magic weaponry and middle-school crushes, “BoJack Horseman” uses alcohol, casual sex and drug addiction to build its landscape. But the result is still comparably wondrous. Netflix released the second season of the show Friday morning, and from the first several episodes released to critics, the second season is so far even better than the first. Bojack Horseman is my hero. Pls. let him be your hero too. And if that plea isn’t enough: The show has a 90% rating on Metacritic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sGsBoX6vUo
Al Pacino on Broadway – David Mamet’s China Doll
Al Pacino makes his long-awaited return to Broadway in China Doll, a brand-new play especially written for him by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet. Last seen on Broadway in 2012-13 in Mamet’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross, two-time Tony-winning Pacino will star in this two-hander with up and coming actor Christopher Denham (“Master Harold”…and the boys) as his assistant Carson.
A frequent collaborator with Mamet, Pacino will originate the role of a semi-retired multi-millionaire Mickey Ross, who has just bought an airplane for his much-younger fiancee. Just as he is about to leave the office one last time, his assistant patches through a call. What transpires next will test the mettle of any person about to embark on a life-changing event.
Who hasn’t seen Pacino on stage should not hesitate and board the flight to the Big Apple.
Graffiti of the Week – Street Art Nr. 186
Eskimeaux – Broken Necks
The most appropriate word to describe Gabrielle Smith’s solo project Eskimeaux might be “togetherness.” The band founded Brooklyn songwriting and art collective the Epoch in 2011 along with several of their friends, but this sense of mutual support and do-it-together philosophy has long been a part of Smith’s M.O. The album O.K. is for sure much more than just that and the song Broken Necks kind of grows on you. really good stuff: