These are my favourite commercials on TV right now.
I need a break. I need a green tea kit kat.
Stay tuned for more.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Panic.....NOW.
It just hit me today that I only have another week and a half before my classes officially end and the Study Week begins. Which means I only have 10 more days to finish up my Working Drawing Details and to RESUBMIT all of the previous ones with amendments. Which ALSO means I ONLY have 10 DAYS before my INTERNAL CRIT SESSION WITH MY LECTURERS WHICH CONSTITUTE A QUARTER OF MY STUDIO MARKS. WHICH ALSO MEANS that NEXT WEEK is the LAST WEEK FOR ANY KIND OF TUTORIALS FOR STUDIO BEFORE THE LAST 100 METER DASH TO THE END OF THE SEMESTER CRIT. WHICH MEANS I NEED TO DEVELOP, AMEND, PROCESS, AMEND SOMEMORE, PRODUCE AND FINISH UP MY STUDIO BY NEXT WEEK!!!
WHICH MEANS!!!!!
I. AM. SO. SCREWED.
Please throw me into the nearest ocean.
Stay tuned for advanced panicking.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Spot On : Julius
Menswear label Julius by Japanese designer Tatsuro Horikawa is in a league on its own. It may have started in 2001, but the label is relatively young and is slowly seeing expansion over the past few years.
Julius has an avant garde, futuristic aesthetic. It started as a black-on-black collection but in the newer collections, colours (however minimal) are starting to surface. I think it's most notable for it's severe deconstructed look. The oversized hoodies and the drapey, flowy cardigans which are so heavy that they can be used as winter outerwear.
This is one of the labels to watch and be fascinated by.
- a heavily draped navy deconstructed cardigan...
- ...which can be worn in a number of ways
- a black draped overcoat
- a gorgeous flowy hooded piece
- a cowl-neck t-shirt by Julius
These unaffordable pieces (the cardigan costs more than 1000USD) are merely inspirational.
Photos from Blackbird.
Stay tuned for more.
Julius has an avant garde, futuristic aesthetic. It started as a black-on-black collection but in the newer collections, colours (however minimal) are starting to surface. I think it's most notable for it's severe deconstructed look. The oversized hoodies and the drapey, flowy cardigans which are so heavy that they can be used as winter outerwear.
This is one of the labels to watch and be fascinated by.
- a heavily draped navy deconstructed cardigan...
- ...which can be worn in a number of ways
- a black draped overcoat
- a gorgeous flowy hooded piece
- a cowl-neck t-shirt by Julius
These unaffordable pieces (the cardigan costs more than 1000USD) are merely inspirational.
Photos from Blackbird.
Stay tuned for more.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Penang for the Weekend
Last weekend, I played tour guide for three of my college friends who followed me back to Penang. It was pretty fun, mildly productive and it generated some new idea in my own head. I hope they had a good time too.
Stay tuned for more.
Stay tuned for more.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
OMG Japan! : Misc
These are the last of the Japan photos i'm planning to blog. So, please enjoy.
These are some of the other sites we visited but I could not cetegorize them in any one area, so let's just file these under the misc section.
- 21-21 Design Site which houses a gallery and cafe and is designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
- The cafe entrance.
- Precast concrete slabs for walls
- GA gallery, a gallery/bookstore
- Along some random street at night while exploring the suburbs
- Tokyo International Forum building
- Walkways
- Looking down from the higher floors
- On one of the connection bridges of the forum.
Stay tuned for more.
These are some of the other sites we visited but I could not cetegorize them in any one area, so let's just file these under the misc section.
- 21-21 Design Site which houses a gallery and cafe and is designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
- The cafe entrance.
- Precast concrete slabs for walls
- GA gallery, a gallery/bookstore
- Along some random street at night while exploring the suburbs
- Tokyo International Forum building
- Walkways
- Looking down from the higher floors
- On one of the connection bridges of the forum.
Stay tuned for more.
Friday, October 16, 2009
OMG Japan! : Ginza
Ginza is fantastic. How could it not be since it's the shopping destination in Tokyo. Unlike Omotesando, Ginza has a wide combination of stores ranging from fashion to food and departmental stores. And the prices span from affordable and economical to high-end. So there's something for everyone. I was fortunate enough to visit the Muji store there even though I spotted it by chance and wasn't planning to go there in the first place. But I soon found myself completely won over by Muji's 'brandless' concept. No Frills. Things there are affordable and to some extent, very reasonable.
The only let down for me was not being able to go to Uniqlo. Uniqlo is one of those affordable fashion stores, similar to H&M. When I was there, they were preparing for the launch of Jil Sander's collaborative effort with Uniqlo, the +J collection. I would have loved to shop the line as well as the other things available. I was actually planning to pay a visit to Uniqlo even before the Japan trip. But because we had such a tight schedule and we kept missing out on the stores, I wasn't able to visit the sore let alone shop there. Now I'll just hope Uniqlo makes its way to our shores.
Pictures!
- Ginza
- Louis Vuitton building by Jun Aoki
- Mikimoto by Toyo Ito
- Dior
- Swarovski's glimmering facade
- Inside Muji
- At Ginza, Tokyo
- From the middle of the road
- Along Ginza
Stay tuned for more.
The only let down for me was not being able to go to Uniqlo. Uniqlo is one of those affordable fashion stores, similar to H&M. When I was there, they were preparing for the launch of Jil Sander's collaborative effort with Uniqlo, the +J collection. I would have loved to shop the line as well as the other things available. I was actually planning to pay a visit to Uniqlo even before the Japan trip. But because we had such a tight schedule and we kept missing out on the stores, I wasn't able to visit the sore let alone shop there. Now I'll just hope Uniqlo makes its way to our shores.
Pictures!
- Ginza
- Louis Vuitton building by Jun Aoki
- Mikimoto by Toyo Ito
- Dior
- Swarovski's glimmering facade
- Inside Muji
- At Ginza, Tokyo
- From the middle of the road
- Along Ginza
Stay tuned for more.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
That Ice Cream Scene
If you've watched the movie In Her Shoes, you've probably seen that scene in which Cameron Diaz goes to the fridge, opens it and reaches out for a tub of ice cream and then grabs a carton of milk. She then proceeds to open them both and pour the milk directly INTO the ice cream in the tub. With a spoon, she scoops that ice-creamy-milky mess and eats it with satisfaction.
After watching that movie I did the exact same thing and found that it tastes pretty darn good. I mean, they're both dairy products and both chilled. So, they go well together as long as it's ICE CREAM. NOT gelato nor sorbet nor popsicles because those would probably NOT go well.
It's kinda like you wanted to make a milkshake but then you remembered you didn't have a blender and just decided to pour the milk over the ice cream. Genius. My question would be: Why didn't I try this out sooner?!
Anyways, college has been hell. 4 submissions and assignments due next week. *Stab me now* And all of them run consecutively. More Japan pictures will be up soon. Hopefully tomorrow. I tried uploading them earlier but the internet is giving me html nightmare.
Stay tuned for photos from Ginza, Tokyo.
After watching that movie I did the exact same thing and found that it tastes pretty darn good. I mean, they're both dairy products and both chilled. So, they go well together as long as it's ICE CREAM. NOT gelato nor sorbet nor popsicles because those would probably NOT go well.
It's kinda like you wanted to make a milkshake but then you remembered you didn't have a blender and just decided to pour the milk over the ice cream. Genius. My question would be: Why didn't I try this out sooner?!
Anyways, college has been hell. 4 submissions and assignments due next week. *Stab me now* And all of them run consecutively. More Japan pictures will be up soon. Hopefully tomorrow. I tried uploading them earlier but the internet is giving me html nightmare.
Stay tuned for photos from Ginza, Tokyo.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
OMG Japan! : Aoyama & Omotesando
We didn't spent much time in Aoyama and Omotesando which was an absolute shame because this is THE spot in Tokyo for upscale shopping. Street after street of designer boutiques most of which are housed in 'designer' architecture. Most of these luxury brands are stand alone flagship stores in Aoyama and Omotesando and hence they commission world renowned architects to design their buildings.
Aoyama, although just next to Omotesando seems more calm. The streets are not as wide and the boutiques are slightly scaled down compared to Omotesando. But it boasts big brands from D&G to Marni.
- Chloe
- This building, designed by Herzog & De Meuron for...
- ...Prada
- World renowned Japanese fashion label, Comme des Garçons's flagship store.
Omotesando on the other hand is the 5th Avenue of Tokyo. High end boutiques, again housed in gorgeous architecture. Omotesando is famous for it's Elm tree-lined avenue which practically gives it its character. But the one thing I noticed was how well-dressed the people who walk along this area are. They probably prim and prop and pimp themselves from head to toe, making sure that no hair is out of place. And when I say well-dressed, I. MEAN. WELL-DRESSED.
- Omotesando's Elm tree-lined pavement.
- Let's start with Chanel.
- Then, Italian shoemaker, Tod's
- Tod's is housed in this 7 storey criss-crossing cube by Japanese architect, Toyo Ito.
- Louis Vuitton
- The elegantly minimalistic facade of Dior
- H&M has it's own free standing building!
- Lol. In the pictures above, only H&M was located in Harajuku. The rest were in Omotesando. Both places are just next to each other.
I absolutely love this area. The amazing architecture, the boutiques, the people, the tree-lined street. It was just such a chic place. It feels so rich and luxurious. Its one of those places where a rich man might decide to drop a few grand on a dress for his wife or a person in his/her mid 20s may have saved enough money to finally get that LV bag and maybe even a pair of shoes to go with it. Or maybe someone's having a bad day and just wants to piss off some money and in return, attain some form of consolation and satisfaction from a new garment. Or it could be the weekly shopping spree a group of people embark on without fail.
It's just such an awesome place to be.....but not for your wallet.
Stay tuned for more.
Aoyama, although just next to Omotesando seems more calm. The streets are not as wide and the boutiques are slightly scaled down compared to Omotesando. But it boasts big brands from D&G to Marni.
- Chloe
- This building, designed by Herzog & De Meuron for...
- ...Prada
- World renowned Japanese fashion label, Comme des Garçons's flagship store.
Omotesando on the other hand is the 5th Avenue of Tokyo. High end boutiques, again housed in gorgeous architecture. Omotesando is famous for it's Elm tree-lined avenue which practically gives it its character. But the one thing I noticed was how well-dressed the people who walk along this area are. They probably prim and prop and pimp themselves from head to toe, making sure that no hair is out of place. And when I say well-dressed, I. MEAN. WELL-DRESSED.
- Omotesando's Elm tree-lined pavement.
- Let's start with Chanel.
- Then, Italian shoemaker, Tod's
- Tod's is housed in this 7 storey criss-crossing cube by Japanese architect, Toyo Ito.
- Louis Vuitton
- The elegantly minimalistic facade of Dior
- H&M has it's own free standing building!
- Lol. In the pictures above, only H&M was located in Harajuku. The rest were in Omotesando. Both places are just next to each other.
I absolutely love this area. The amazing architecture, the boutiques, the people, the tree-lined street. It was just such a chic place. It feels so rich and luxurious. Its one of those places where a rich man might decide to drop a few grand on a dress for his wife or a person in his/her mid 20s may have saved enough money to finally get that LV bag and maybe even a pair of shoes to go with it. Or maybe someone's having a bad day and just wants to piss off some money and in return, attain some form of consolation and satisfaction from a new garment. Or it could be the weekly shopping spree a group of people embark on without fail.
It's just such an awesome place to be.....but not for your wallet.
Stay tuned for more.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Inspiration | Albert Hammond Jr. X Confederacy
Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes has recently collaborated with L.A. retailer Confederacy launching an awesome limited suit collection. The colours range from greys and creams to gorgeous burgandy. It has a slight rock style feel to it with a fitted look and even the trousers are slim and narrow.
If I am ever looking for a suit, I'm definitely taking this type of fit into consideration. And no way in hell can I afford any of these suits which cost upwards of USD$2000.
Stay tuned for more.
If I am ever looking for a suit, I'm definitely taking this type of fit into consideration. And no way in hell can I afford any of these suits which cost upwards of USD$2000.
Stay tuned for more.
OMG Japan! : Shibuya
Shibuya was insane. It really does come alive in the evening when all the shops are lit up in bright flashing lights, each billboard trying to out-do one another. And that famous pedestrian crossing was just fantastic! The amount of people crossing the street each time the walk light turns green is just maddening. You can cross the road any which way you want, even diagonally. And I like how each time the light is about to change back to red and you can see people scrambling across in their suits and their stilettoes before the onslaught of vehicular chaos.
Most of the fashion stores close early at 8pm, infact, most shops in Tokyo close around that time which was a total bust. So, we ended up just walking around soaking in all the hustle and bustle of the crowd weaving in, out and around each other. I guess we could've sat down for like ramen or something coz' the only shops open after 8 are eateries and clubs and karaokes. But I was just too full from dinner to eat anything.
- At the Kanagawa train station.
- The famous pedestrian crossing at Shibuya when the walk light turns green.
- The renowned statue of Hachiko, the dog, located just outside the Shibuya train station.
- Shibuya at night.
- You can get a vantage point from the Starbucks behind me which faces the pedestrian crossing.
- A street filled with clubs and bars.
- I loved how the road is damp from the rain and how it glistens from the bright flashing signs.
Shibuya is so fast paced and the atmosphere was staggeringly lively. People were meeting up for after hour drinks, you can hear people laughing, chatting away on the streets, talking on their cellphones amicably and just doing their thing.
It's a place you go to when you know that the night's gonna be a good night. That it's gonna be a good good night.
Stay tuned for more.
Most of the fashion stores close early at 8pm, infact, most shops in Tokyo close around that time which was a total bust. So, we ended up just walking around soaking in all the hustle and bustle of the crowd weaving in, out and around each other. I guess we could've sat down for like ramen or something coz' the only shops open after 8 are eateries and clubs and karaokes. But I was just too full from dinner to eat anything.
- At the Kanagawa train station.
- The famous pedestrian crossing at Shibuya when the walk light turns green.
- The renowned statue of Hachiko, the dog, located just outside the Shibuya train station.
- Shibuya at night.
- You can get a vantage point from the Starbucks behind me which faces the pedestrian crossing.
- A street filled with clubs and bars.
- I loved how the road is damp from the rain and how it glistens from the bright flashing signs.
Shibuya is so fast paced and the atmosphere was staggeringly lively. People were meeting up for after hour drinks, you can hear people laughing, chatting away on the streets, talking on their cellphones amicably and just doing their thing.
It's a place you go to when you know that the night's gonna be a good night. That it's gonna be a good good night.
Stay tuned for more.
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