Category: Features

A Visual History of Daft Punk

April 9, 2013 by rocky

Helmut Graphics via wolfboy 2027 at TheDaftClub forums

As Daft Punk’s next album Random Access Memories approaches it’s May 21st release, we take a look back at Daft Punk’s visual identity over the years. See the feature after the jump.

Scott M in Freckled Mag – Bonus Photos

April 8, 2013 by rocky

Photos by Rocky Li

Photo Tools of the Trade: Ryan Skinner

April 2, 2013April 1, 2013 by rocky

The questions every photographer gets asked are “What camera do you use?” or “What camera is the best to buy?”

There’s no such thing as a perfect camera, but it is fun to explore the different results varied cameras , lenses, filters and film can give. Experienced photographers select the tools best suited for the job that they are most comfortable with. This will be an on-going feature where I profile photographers on the cameras they like to shoot on.

To launch this series I spoke with Ryan of Fortune and Fear about his camera collection and his favorite things to shoot on.

Shot on Contax T2

Read Ryan’s answers after the jump

Cara Delevingne in Interview Magazine

March 28, 2013 by rocky

Photography: PETER LINDEBERGH
Styling: KARL TEMPLER

Cara Delevingne exists at the perfect center point between 2013 bad bitch and 1960’s French New Wave cinema muse. Late last year Cara was named as the model of the year at the British Fashion Awards and she has become a mainstay on billboards and runways the world over. Known not just for her unmistakable features but also for her quirky, engaging personality Interview Magazine has put out some of my personal favorite images of Cara to date.

There’s some not so work safe images after the jump so take heed if your company’s HR department has a policy against art tits.

Via Interview Magazine

Third Looks Feature: The Best Men’s MA-1s

March 18, 2013 by rocky

Our post ‘History of the MA-1’ focused more on it’s utility and history as an Air Force garment, in this follow-up post the focus is on the best executed MA-1s in men’s fashion. The selections below fall into two main categories: authentic reproductions that emphasize the craftsmanship and detailing of the originals, and re-designed MA-1’s … Read more

History of the MA-1

March 4, 2013March 4, 2013 by rocky

B-52 Crew 644th BS, 410th Bombardment Wing, 1966 via Jet Pilots Overseas

The MA-1 bomber jacket is a US Air Force garment that has endured over four decades of history and transcended its utilitarian beginnings to become an iconic item in pop-culture and fashion. Much of modern menswear design has been based on the military designs of the past and assessing the history of the MA-1 is prime example of how military garments make their transition to civilian use.

The MA-1 remains one of my all time favorite clothing designs and I’ve taken the time to put together this post as a tribute to the MA-1. Read the feature after the jump

Proper Gang FW13 Showroom Visit

February 25, 2013 by rocky

My friend Max Vanderwoude Gross started his menswear line ‘PROPER GANG‘ last year and has been expanding the line’s offering since then. I paid a visit to the showroom to get a walkthrough the fall/winter 2013 collection. The collection is based off of Max’s own roots and cultural influences. Staples include pocket t-shirts, cotton military influenced button-down shirts, … Read more

Rare Photos of Kurt Cobain

February 20, 2013 by rocky

Kurt Cobain would have been 46 today.Nirvana was one of my favorite bands growing up and remains near and dear to my heart to this day. RIP Kurt. See more rare photos and belongings from the Cobain estate on Rolling Stone. Images via Rolling Stone

It Girl Tokyo – Yuri Nakagawa (Tokyo) | THIRD LOOKS

December 28, 2014February 19, 2013 by rocky

You may remember our first It Girl feature from Tokyo featuring Caca Co. My friend Rajiv (who is the designer of the Tokyo based fashion label SAWHNEY) styled and produced this second It Girl Tokyo feature for Third Looks.

SAWHNEY collaborates with emerging fashion model and blogger Yuri Nagakawa combining several men’s pieces from the debut Spring Summer 2013 collection with her distinctive boyish/cute style in a series of street snap looks in Shinjuku “Golden Town”. A contributing model for S Cawaii magazine, Yuri has been regularly featured on many famous Tokyo fashion street snap sites including Stylearena.com and Fashionsnap.com.

Firstly, tell us about your background.

I dreamt about working in the fashion industry for a long time. At first I planned to start working in the industry after I graduated high school. However, my parents wouldn’t allow me to move outside my prefecture if I didn’t go to college. So I started studying for the entrance exam to get permission from my parents. While studying in college, I proactively attended many events and enjoyed my life to the fullest. Also during this time I started modeling. By my third-year in college I had finished all my necessary credits for graduation so in my final year I completely absorbed myself in modeling work. I feel that if you have the strong willingness to try anything that is available to you then there are no bounds to what is possible. During my childhood, I studied Japanese tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and gymnastics and enjoyed expressing myself, the colors of nature, and Japanese culture. I think those experiences made me who I am today. I’m happy that I can express myself through modeling. In addition, I pass along the days inspired by various other creative individuals.

What about your life as a fashion model and fashion blogger?

As a fashion model I express what is demanded from the client. As a fashion blogger I express my own individually. It is important to have people (fans) who support my taste.

Look 1

Cap – UNIF
Shirt – Kenzo
Pants – Zara
Shoes – Who’s who gallery

You’ve become famous for your unique boyish and cute style and recently have been featured on many prominent Tokyo fashion snap sites. When and how did your unique style develop?

Perhaps I’m a bit greedy since I choose both boyish and cute styles? (Laughs) I’m quite particular about adding kitsch and ironic elements into my own fashion. As a model, I strive to be a model that has an element of irony and is outside of orthodox standards. Back when I entered college, I was anxious that my style was too over the top. So I wore casual clothes to initially fit in but soon changed back to my own unique style. Which reminds me, when I was a elementary school student, maxi-skirts were in fashion, At the time, I wore a vivid orange mermaid like skirt and walked around town. I remember everyone talked behind by back. What’s the point in everyone supporting conventional fashion?

Look 2

Shirt – Sawhney
Pants – Zara
Gold necklace – Topshop
Beaded necklace – Sawhney
Ring – GYDA
Shoes – Who’s who gallery

Recently what styles and brands do you like?

Recently I’ve taken notice to girlish-cute brand “lilLilly” and COMME des GARCONS 2013 Spring Summer collection. I also really like K-pop, particularly BIGBANG’s fashion. There is no close relationship between my interests rather I like all types of fashion.