daily inspiration #46 pt 2

a hope that the arse of 2010 is going to be much nicer! happy new year everyone!

daily inspiration #46

lets face it guys, 2009 was a bit of an arse really! lets kick it and welcome in.....

daily inspiration #45

so, my 3 1/2 year old son is obsessed with star wars, more specifically, darth vader and storm troopers...it was while i was showing him images of darth vaders house ( the death star) that i came across these images of the late british sculptor, barbara hepworth, and saw a likeness that fascinates me...wonder if mr lucas knows of ms. hepworth?!

daily inspiration #44

HAPPY MERRY EVERYONE!!!

daily inspiration #44

the perfect trenchcoat, courtesy of burberry prorsum a/w 09. bonded, waterproof cotton. slim silhouette, lots of technical details...absolutely gorgeous!

daily inspiration #44

if anyone's still wondering what to buy me for christmas...i know i can be tricky to buy for, so heres a hint!

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beautiful woman, and a beautiful, innocent vibe. could have been taken anytime in the last 60 years! love timeless images like this!

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yet more incredibly sexy customized rolex's, this time by fragment design

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after all these years, still the most comfortable and best looking chair around. i think when i die i want to be sitting in one of these on a beach in treasure beach in jamaica. 'nuff said!

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one of my favourite designers, and a lovely man to boot!
mr ennio capasa from costume national.

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and for the mac heads amongst us....

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now i'm not sure about you, but my writing changes with every pen...this caran d'ache ballpoint is the only pen i can really write with, and it's simple, pencil-inspired design doesn't hurt either!

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the wild bunch, who eventually became massive attack plus...the young man in front in the striped sweater is non other than the great nelly hooper..
these boys really know how to make a tune. still one of the most influential bands in the world to me, and i'm honored to call them my mates...

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love this simple idea for the travelling man from hermés. shirt, tie and toiletries for an overnight stay. i'm working on something similar, but a on grander scale, with british master tailor timothy everest...watch this space!!

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the ultimate poet, storyteller, style icon, champion of the common man, mr ian dury! what would he say about the world if he were alive today!?

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like the ocean, trees seem to ground, focus, and calm me

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i'm really looking forward to this movie, can't wait to see how the great tom ford approaches film, and my friend arianne phillips is the costume designer...a meeting of 2 great fashion minds!!

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he's baaaack!!! banksy's at it again...he still managaes to catch a mood with a lot of ironic wit!

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steve mcqueen ltd edition triumph boneville... if only i had my bike licence!

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i don't think i've ever seen a sexier watch than these two. customized by project x in london.

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i'm really liking the killspencer bag line, some of it using repurposed miltary tarp...
very cool.

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one of the british' best attributes is finding the positive side of the weather. heres a great example of that! shot in tynemouth, england.

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i've loved kaws' work since the early days when i lived in NYC and he was doing his bus stops and phone boxes. we used to hang out a bit too...how i wish i'd gotten a piece back then. they still look fantastic, and he's just gone from strength to strength!

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absolutely love this michael putland photo. 3 very happy, and i guess stoned, gods of music.

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absolutely love ryan tatars photos. fantastic surf pix, everyone should check him out!

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marge simpson and playboy...who could ask for more? this cover will be on my wall by the end of the day!

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great shot of the coolest guy!

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there are way too many of this mans paintings and sculptures for me to choose just one, but keith haring has always been one of my favourite artists, for both his work and the fact that he loved to do murals in public places for free. can you imagine what he'd be commenting on in his work if he was alive today?!

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alberto giacometti. tall figure III and tall figure II. 1960. i've always loved the proportions and the haunting beauty of giacomettis sculptures. these sum it up perfectly

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love the vibe of this old don james photo. don't know who the guys are or their story, but they are so cool! think i may have been born 20 years too late!

daily inspiration #19

ray petri, the most talented and influential stylist in fashion history. period.

ask any english stylist who the best is, and they'll all answer ray. buy the book on his work, buffalo if you know whats good for you!

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ever since i was a young boy....the most beautiful machine on four wheels.

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my favourite album of all time, sublimely beautiful, with the great horace andy as guest.

funny, going through my inspirations, very few are fashion, and most are music and film...

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i couldn't resist more of irving penns work to show the diversity of his subject matter...truly inspiring! i mean, who could make cigarette butts look like art? ( and no 'tracy emin' answers please!)

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irving penn passed away today. coincidentally i went to see the small trades exhibition at the getty today...unbelievable images of tradesmen in the '50's. the images above just show how a true inspirational genius can adapt to different subject matter.

RIP