A quick little break in the travelling silence just to mention that Post-War Trade, the “democratic future of merchandising” dreamed up by Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls, and produced by Katie Kay–indisputably two of the savviest, sassiest lasses I know, whom it was my pleasure to introduce a few years back–is now, finally, up [...]
Skin.Graft Presents: Some very dear friends of mine, and some very fabulous clothing designs of theirs. This Sunday July, 20th 2 – 7 pm at Skin.Graft HQ: 639 S. Spring St., Studio 4C Los Angeles, CA. 90014 Ps. Skin.Graft is DEEEEEEP in the design process for their upcoming collection, and this will be the last [...]
In Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between Who We Are and What We Buy, Rob Walker talks about “underground brands”–lifestyle symbols created by independent entrepreneurs. In fact, I actually think it’s easier to think of underground brands as “independent brands,” (cuz what does “underground” really mean, anyway?) much like independent music: In popular music, independent [...]
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