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THE DOSSIER (n.): 1. A collection of culture's tidbits for the ever-stylish good life * 2. An inbox of tearsheets for inspiration and aspiration
Suzanne Rae breathes vivid life into its Fall/Winter2010’s collection with a new video, “Stay,” directed and produced by the folks over at re:Fabrication. The 4-minute short follows its heroine through her daily domestic existence, which apparently is highly carnivorous. Get to the “heart” of it all (especially at the 3:23 mark), and watch the video above.
Say Aloha to Aulani, Disney Resort & Spa’s newest construction in Hawaii. Located on the island of Oahu, the House of Mouse vacation club covers 21 acres of Pacific Oceanfront with 360 hotel rooms and 481 two-bedroom villas, private beach, and salt water lagoons. Incidentally, the name is taken from the native dialect and translates to “place that speaks of the great ones.” Hopefully, that doesn’t just mean the thick wad of singles for the bartender whilst lounging poolside.
Aulani opens in Fall 2011, but work out that virtual tan by visiting the site here, and glancing at more preposed renderings in the gallery below:
[Photo Credit: www.disneyaulani.com]
While most mags are preoccupied with some other Kate, the only one that matters to Bazaar is the iconic Ms. Moss, who fronts the fashion pub’s ever-important March Spring Fashion Issue. The cover story coincides with Kate Moss’s 20-year fashion industry retrospective at Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and documents her public transition from waif-thin whippet to boho goddess to savvy business magnate.
Shot by Peter Lindbergh, the issue hits newsstands soon. Below, watch Bazaar’s BTS video, plus more shots in the gallery after the jump:
Muggles rejoice! A new spot slated for the Super Bowl casts a spell on the forthcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new theme park based on the J.K.Rowling-penned novels. The 20-acre park is scheduled to open sometime in Spring2010 and will be part of Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. Though part of general admission ticket, the immersive world conjures up its own attractions with Potteresque bends such as a Hippogriff coaster and “Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey,” which appears to be an amped mash-up of Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride and Hogwarts Castle.
Until your Nimbus can fly you down to Orlando, see the Super Bowl spot below:
[Photo Credit: Universal Orlando; Video via AOL]
For the many unemployed these days, daily searches on Monster can come up scarily empty. Offering help is NYCTV’s Job Hunt, an informative program that helps job seekers with tips ranging from what to wear on an interview to what to say (and most importantly, what not to say).
On the first episode, host Tory Johnson chats up job search experts whilst stylist Felix Mercado gets his hands on recent Rutgers twin grads Kristy and Katie Barry, pulling together hunt-worthy, smart outfits furnished from an everyday resource (Loehmann’s!).
Job Hunt premieres tonight on NYCTV in the New York metro area, but check their website for more info.
Giorgio Armani exchanges fashion for hospitality with the first of his Armani Hotels. Housed in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the hotel boasts 160 guest rooms, 144 private residences, and the exclusive Armani Dubai Suite — complete with two bedrooms, stocked pantry, and a killer Arabian Gulf vista. And it’s not just the Burj, the world’s tallest building, that’s steep … rooms start at $1000-plus per night.
Dubai’s Armani Hotel is the first of six planned properties. Pending constructions include Milan, New York, and an Armani Resort slated for Marrakech. Got a few thousand extra dirham and in the vicinity of the UAE for the hotel’s March 18 opening? Book a room at the Armani Hotel directly … and don’t forget to send TD a postcard.
[Photo Credit: www.armanihotels.com]
Hugh Hefner strips down, revealing the naked truth behind his iconic media empire in Hugh Hefner’s Playboy, a six-volume autobiography from Taschen. Housed in a plexiglass box, the set chronicles the first 25 years of bunny memorabilia (from 1953 to 1979) in its 3506 pages. Sure, that’s plenty of T&A, but don’t forget the magazine’s impact on America’s social DNA through political commentary, pointed cartoons, and writing from standouts like Norman Mailer and Gore Vidal, and interviews with presidents (Nixon) and civil leaders (MLK, Jr.).
The limited edition anthology also comes with a reproduction of the very first issue featuring Marilyn Monroe, a swatch from Hugh’’s famous silk pajamas … and a price tag of $1500. Hefty, yes, but this bunny’s got a tale to tell.
[Photo Credit: Taschen]
The new Distrikt Hotel gives a nod to its empire state of mind by dedicating the decor of each guest floor to a New York City neighborhood. The 32-story homage begins with the Financial District and moves skyward to Harlem, plus there’s a Central Park homage with the lobby’s “living wall.” For now, the four-star property’s nightly rates are more wallet-friendly than actual Manhattan rent — rooms start at $129.
The Distrikt is part of The Ascend Collection, which also owns the popular best-value GEM Hotel in Chelsea. The midtown-located Distrikt (West 40th Street between 8/9 Avenues) was designed by Otte Assemblage and amenities include wifi, Frette linens, turndown service, and 37″ flatscreens in each room. Check out more renderings of The Distrikt in the gallery below:
[Photo Credit: Otte Assemblage via distrikthotel.com]
VMan goes mad for spring’s standout trend with “How to Wear Denim (Anywhere).” But perhaps more crazy-good than the “How” is “Who,” as the Mario Testino-shot spread catches Jon Kortajarena , Andres Velencoso (both Wilhelmina), and Jake Davies (Major) getting their jeans on … and off.
The latest issue of VMan hits newsstands today, and preview more images in the gallery below:
[Photo Credit: Mario Testino for VMan]
Graphic designer Robert Penney takes it to the next (or is it previous?) level with his “Cartridge Video Game” series depicting modern media tentpoles styled as old-school 8-bit video game covers. The Australian illustrator goes gamer for Lost and Avatar, among others, creating nostalgia for the days of Atari vs. ColecoVision.
Grab a joystick and jump over to the gallery below for more rethoughts by Penney:
[Photo Credit: Penney Design]
