Van Ness' Blog http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness Just another weblog Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:55:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 “This Is Van Ness” Interview with MTV ASIA http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/01/this-is-van-ness-interview-with-mtv-asia/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2012/01/this-is-van-ness-interview-with-mtv-asia/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:54:34 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1517

For an artist who has had great success and also recently released his latest album, C’est La “V”, Van Ness Wu holds no airs about his accomplishments.

Clad in a pair of black jeans, a red-striped cardigan over a black basic t-shirt, a beanie and black-framed glasses, he exits the stage arena for MTV Sessions and requests for a short break after an hour long on-air interview at the Waterfront Studios, Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore). With no hint of weariness or a lack of zeal, Vanness enthusiastically prepared himself for round two of interviews.

Vanness is nothing short of a down-to-earth, honest and sincere artist. Read on as he takes us through his journey as a growing artist in this interview. He talks about his new album, how he gains inspiration and shares the highlights of his career. He also gives insight into his passions in life and even his hairstyles!

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for rest of the interview: http://blog.mtvasia.com/2011/12/29/this-is-vanness/

All and all a great interview... except the fact they spelled my name wrong... hahaha... all good.

]]> 1 Christmas forever: Amen Papa~! http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/christmas-forever-amen-papa/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/christmas-forever-amen-papa/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:57:07 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1502 Just when I thought Christmas was over... I received a package at my office... winter clothes!


Thanks S&J! Hope to see you soon, and pray you had a great Christmas! Check'em out~ www.amenpapa.com

Coming soon~

]]> 1 Mtv Sessions http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/mtv-sessions/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/mtv-sessions/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:53:50 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1494 What better way to kick off the new year than to chill in front of the tube~ I recently just finished my first unplugged performance. I was honored and blessed to have the chance to perform in front of an intimate crowd of 200 people for Mtv Asia's first ever Unplugged tv program, MTV Sessions!

Since the show is airing internationally, MTV asked me to sing mostly english songs. But since most of my albums are in mandarin, I decided to make a mix tape of some songs I grew up listening to and some I've recently came to like. It was an experience I'll never forget, definitely hope that I'll have more opportunity to perform in such an intimate setting again. Thanks MTV Asia and thank you to all the fans who came out and watched the show. Hope you had fun, God bless you all with a very Merry Christmas and I'll see you in your living rooms on the NEW YEAR!!!

]]> 5 3.V.O.7. x Jepoque LOVE CHAIN http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/3-v-o-7-x-jepoque-love-chain/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/12/3-v-o-7-x-jepoque-love-chain/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:14:34 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1481


Vogue.com

http://www.vogue.com.tw/news/content.asp?ids=3061

Marie Claire

http://www.marieclaire.com.tw/fashion/news/view/6364/

潮流COOL

http://cool.spp.com.tw/wd/archives/5755

]]> 8 AIR MAIL~ AIR FLOW~ NIKES http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/11/air-mail-air-flow-nikes/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/11/air-mail-air-flow-nikes/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:45:50 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1474 I love blessings... everyday is like Christmas... and thank God it's almost Christmas too!
Came back from China and flying all over Asia last week, then went to the office finally after so long and they told me I had air mail! Thanks Oxygen! You're the best~

I seriously can't wait to try these out on my late midnight jogs around Taipei! They're so light!

These are very interesting with the laces going up in a slant~ kinda like my eyes* hahaha

Red is LOVE~!

Don't let the world steal your feelings... Love, Faith, Live!

God bless~

]]> 2 CLUB DESIGNER… Stunningly 30! http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/10/club-designer-stunningly-30/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/10/club-designer-stunningly-30/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:50:35 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1448 Few weeks back I was invited to a birthday party. This party was not for the faint of heart~ love fashion? love art? have style? Then this was definitely one party you did not want to miss! To celebrate Club Designer's 30th birthday they've invited a mix array of designers from the brands that their store carries. To design a special piece exclusively for their 30th anniversary. You might ask the caliber of designers that they carry? Well... I can only say this. You definitely want to get a membership for the club that is... "CLUB DESIGNER"

The imagination behind it all... Yi Chen.

Masterminds' very own Homma San came out to show his support and also his luggage!

Designers:
*Mastermind Japan X Globe Trotter - Suitcase
*Erickson Beamon - Midnight Lace Chandelier & Mirror
*Thomas Wylde - Dark Baroque
*Jason Wu - Electric Blue Halter Dress
*Felipe Oliveira Baptista - Dress
*Alexander Mcqueen - Egg Chair
*Philippe Audibert - C5
*Luis Morias - Tiaras
*Tom Binns - Necklace
*Clements Ribeiro - Queen Of Hearts Cape
*Erdem - Armchair
*The Row - Kuffley
*Martin Grant - Habiller Deshabiller

Words don't do it justice, so... pix pix pix!!!




hmm... ?

Definitely glad that I was able to make it out, and very humbled to have been invited. To see so many great designers work in one place for one special night was inspiring. I only pray that I'm able to do something as wonderful as I experienced that night.

Yi Chen thank you very much for the invite... I truly had a blast~ and the after party was even better! Cuttin up the dance floor to MJ sealed the deal for me! haha
Homma San, congrats on your show! My apologizes, for being able to make it out. I was honored by the invitation. Hope to see you both in the near future~ blessings of health and happiness to you both*

God bless.

]]> 9 LA~ in an INSTANT…GRAM* http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/10/la-in-an-instant-gram/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/10/la-in-an-instant-gram/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:24:41 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1429 It's definitely been way too long...

My apologizes... a lots been going on to say the least... L.A. this time around was definitely one for the books. In every aspect... fun, fatal, fantastic, and famously delicious. Was able to enjoy misty morning jogs in Malibu beach, then eat food that I definitely regretted after I returned back to Taiwan... but most importantly... was able to see family and friends.

anyway here are some pix if you've seen them already... well have a look again... more to come soon... pinky swear*


Oh... BTW... 3.V.O.7. x OAKLEY Frogskins are available now! www.carteblanche-x.com/www.ohhmystyle.com

]]> 20 OAKLEY x 3.V.O.7. http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/09/oakley-x-3-v-o-7/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/09/oakley-x-3-v-o-7/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:10:57 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1398 Don't Let The World Steal Your Feelings... Love, Faith, Live.

Available soon at:

www.carteblanche-x.com

Starlet Beau Taiwan

WOAW eyewear pop-up store
Shop C, G/F
Food Street, Fashion Walk
42-48 Paterson Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

]]> 10 INVISIBLE http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/09/invisible/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/09/invisible/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:14:52 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1395

Skylar Grey

]]> 0 POW! POW! AMBUSH! http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/09/pow-pow-ambush/ http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/2011/09/pow-pow-ambush/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:22:19 +0000 Van Ness http://hypebeast.com/blog/vanness/?p=1377 I remember the first time I met Verbal, it was on stage rockin' the club like he do~ I was quite impressed with the way he handled the crowd, had them going crazy ape'ish* So to see ABUSH in the deliciously vibrant colored breakfast cereal collection that they are; to me... is not surprising at all. One thing that has stuck in my head though, after meeting Verb for the first time, was his humungous "POW! " ring! Now that's a dope concept~ and then several years later... POW~!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, "AMBUSH" has arrived.


Verb's career from M-FLO to Teriyaki Boyz to now... his solo album "Visionair" is very inspiring for anyone who's ever had a dream... We dream... and so should you*

Very encouraging to see that dreams, when cultivated with love, and faith to live them out... anything is possible.
Dreams are only meant to get bigger and better. Congrats Verb! On all your success, and blessings to the rest of your endeavors. Thanks bro for the blessings~ really appreciate all your generosity!

in honorary to this post... pose like a Verb do~AMBUSH...POW!

LOVE so that you LIVE to as big as your FAITH is.

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