What It’s Like Without Internet for a Year
Spending a whole year completely free of the internet is probably unimaginable to most. From computers to tablets to phones, accessing the internet has never been easier. So imagine the difficulties faced by Paul Miller, a technology writer for The V...
The Dancehall Record Stores of NYC
Despite the transition from wax to digital, those passionate for the art of vinyl will always sniff out a record store in relinquished corners of the city. Here, Animal New York lends a hand via a glimpse into a few traders who specialize in selling...
Shepard Fairey Could Face Jail Time for Obama “Hope” Poster
OBEY GIANT’s Shepard Fairey now faces possible jail time of up to 6 months in the embarrassing saga surrounding his Obama “Hope” poster. While the case pertaining to the copyright infringement protection of an Associated Press-owned...
Dior Mag Online Publication Launch 29/02 Issue
Christian Dior is moving beyond the content constraints of social media to interact with its global legion of fans to show them a unique behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry, through Dior Mag. Launching today, the magazine aims to publish d...
Nintendo Delivers Real Life Mario Kart to GameStop Winner
Video game retailer GameStop doesn’t take lightly to referring to their PowerUp Rewards Giveaway program as ‘epic.’ The most recent winner of the promotion was Nathanial Stehley who was surprised at his home with a drivable, life-si...
Fortune Magazine: Nike’s New Marketing Mojo
Nike has always been at the forefront of cutting edge philosophies in the world of design, execution and marketing. One of the most innovative in recent memory was the establishing of Nike Digital Sport in 2010, whose aim was to develop devices and t...
Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Tribute Exhibition
During Milan Fashion Week next month, Louis Vuitton plans to unveil a new exhibition paying tribute to their art director Marc Jacobs. The exhibition will be curated by stylist and editor Katie Grand and will feature Jacobs’ work sinc...
Paul Mittleman joins adidas
Paul Mittleman has been one of the striving forces as creative director for Stussy since the early ’90s by helping make the brand what it is today. Earlier today however it announced through Twitter that the longtime creative director will be h...
Kenzo Gets New Creative Directors: Humberto Leon & Carol Lim
Taking over the reins from Italian designer Antonio Marras, who has held the position since 2004, Opening Ceremony founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim have recently been appointed as creative directors for French fashion label Kenzo. While full...
Balmain Welcomes New Designer Olivier Rousteing
Following the departure of Christophe Decarnin, French fashion powerhouse Balmain announces Olivier Rousteing as its new designer. The move fits Rousteing quite well, currently serving as the head of Balmain’s womenswear studio since 2009,...