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Highland FW13 Presentation
Do you remember smoking weed, drinking beer, eating Doritos and playing N64 in your high school friend’s basement? Highland presented guests of their FW13 collection with an experience that was quite similar to those carefree days of youth. The set was littered with bongs, snacks, a PBR beer pyramid and shag carpeting and admist the chaos were models donning the collection of jackets, sweaters, branded t-shirts and jeans. The interactive presentation was a reflection of the brand’s approach, smartly and subversively using the wasteland of American suburbia as a platform for refined streetwear. While Highland make not be a household name in the US menswear market yet, this presentation exemplified how the brand is quickly building steady buzz in New York.
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It Girl: Rose Broadbent
I made a trip to Toronto over the holidays and had the pleasure of meeting Rose while there. My friend Joel introduced us and once I found out about all the projects Rose had on the go I knew I had to profile her on Third Looks. I was struck immediately by her outgoing and positive energy but even more impressed by her accomplishments. She c0-owns a vintage shop called Bridge and Bardot and runs a studio where her and a small group of friends work together on their art.
How did your personal style develop into what it is today? Do you have a style philosophy you subscribe to?
I don’t really know anything about the fashion world. I like clothes a lot. I’m really cheap and have always had to be creative by vintage shopping. Most of my clothes are under $10 and all of them have been altered. I get bored of my clothes and cut them, stud them, dye them, and make them new again. Like every girl, I’m a sucker for a cheap H&M item every so often, but I make sure to re-style it by pairing it with vintage. I also love sweatpants. A LOT.
Explain the concept behind Bridge and Bardot and how it got off the ground.
B+B began with 2 years of pop up sales out of our storefront studio. Sisters, Gurjeet & Gagan Bassi and I transformed used clothing by up-cycling it and presenting it in a fresh new way. With promotional photoshoots and weekend long pop up parties, we got a reputation for having one-of-a-kind affordable clothing, and our cliental eventually pushed us to get a permanent location. Our boutique has been open for 6 months now. We pair local handmade accessories with our vintage pieces, in a one-stop-shop.
Where did your love of vintage clothing come from?
I’ve always been a Goodwill hunter, it’s such an exciting way to shop. It’s also a more sustainable and responsible way to shop. It also allows you to get creative and see the potential in a $3 shirt. My mom is an amazing seamstress and I was influenced by her growing up – always altering my clothing. The incredible fabric and quality of vintage clothing is incomparable!
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Elsa Hosk Prints by Guy Aroch
Guy Aroch took these portraits of Swedish mega-babe & Victoria’s Secret Angel Elsa Hosk. The New York based Aroch is a leading fashion, beauty and celebrity photographer who has contributed to everything from Men’s Vogue to Marie Claire. I simply love natural beauty expressed and voyeuristic feeling of these shots. Digital archival prints in a … Read more
10 Best Music Videos of 2012
2012 was a big year for music, click through for our list of the best music videos of the year.
6 Holiday Gift Ideas for Guys
Gift buying isn’t easy so Third Looks is here to help with six gift ideas just in time for the holidays. WTAPS Blackwatch Beanie, $158 at Union This WTAPS beanie is a step up from the competition with it’s beautiful chunky texture and militaristic styling. Sohpnet Wool and Leather Gloves, $166 at Haven Practical in styling and function … Read more
Christmas Shopping with Jenny
Jenny looks cooler in my clothes than I do so I let her borrow a few pieces before we went Christmas shopping together. These photos were taken shopping around Union Square. The hats Jenny are wearing are by Pro/Per. Be sure to follow Third Looks on Twitter for a chance to win one later this week.
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Opening Ceremony Ace Hotel Staff Photos
The homie Sean invited me to take some commemorative snaps of the staff at the Ace Hotel outpost of the Opening Ceremony empire. This shoot was like the class photos you took in grade school , except everyone involved was actually having fun. There’s an in-depth interview with the OC braintrust Carol and Humberto on GQ currently, take a gander here. More photos after the jump.
Obama’s Gifts at Vice
Wilbert’s styled look Billionaire Boys Club green camo T-Shirt Billionaire Boys Club digi-camo Shirt Billionaire Boys Club work shirt Billionaire Boys Club work jacket Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen Washed Jeans Timberland 6″ Wheat Boot My friend Wilbert who contributes to Vice tapped me to do some photos for a parody piece based on … Read more
Introducing Alex and Will of XXBC
I became friends with Alex and Will just hanging around at the same parties and seeing them at Opening Ceremony where they both work. They are really down to earth guys with unique style that is true to their interests. Shortly after meeting them they introduced me to their clothing line XXBC. XXBC (Twenty BC) … Read more