Iron Man 2 – Trailer
Robert Downey Jr. is back as billionaire playboy Tony Stark aka Iron Man in next years Iron Man 2. The sequel to last years blockbuster sees Downey teamed up with Don Cheadle as Rhodey; who by the way finally gets his “War Machine” armor. Gwyneth Paltrow makes a return as Pepper Potts & Scarlet Johansen steps into the role as the Black Widow. Her appearance & Samuel L. Jackson’s cameo as Nick Fury make for a great tease to the upcoming Avengers movie (2012).
This time around Stark will face industrialist Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) who eagerly steps in as the world’s leading weapons supplier with Stark Industries out of the picture, & Mickey Rourke as the astray weapons designer Whiplash. Iron Man hits theaters May 7th 2010.
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Google Offices – A Look Inside
Google prides itself on giving its engineers independent freedom over their projects. They’re known for having a unique management structure that allows anyone to implement immediate change if the idea is popular. Google also empowers employees to work on whatever they deem important. With a work atmosphere steep in being so innovative, it wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine an office equally creative.
The Google offices are a big part of what inspires those lucky enough to work there. The design is as offbeat & colorful as the company’s logo. Massage lounges, arcade machines, sliding boards, & hut meeting rooms are a few examples of the interior decor. Employees can dine on gourmet food & even relax in dark rooms all while at work. Artistically, it’s a complement of modern design & engineering.
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The Art of Ivan Puig
The art of Mexican born Ivan Puig mixes a bit of optical fun with a simple yet dramatic flair. His work and imagery gives its viewers a “scratch your head” moment at first viewing, but as a whole, one can truly appreciate the creativity and subtle poetry he’s infused to all his works.
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Trailer
Jerry Bruckheimer has set out to try his hand at an adaptation to an old classic, except this classic is a video game; namely “Prince of Persia” circa 1989. The games popularity has been wide spread and has seen its fair share of remakes & sequels so why not a Hollywood version, right? With the help of Disney Pictures, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time will hit theaters may 28th 2010 & stars Jake Gyllenhaall as the rouge prince & Gemma Arterton (the princess) who play guardians to an ancient relic with the power to reverse time from the forces of evil.
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The Illustrations of Matthew Cook
Kingston University graduate Matthew Cook is described as one of the busiest illustrators of his generation. This is due to being commissioned early in his career to show his vision on various art projects.
His work has the simplicity of watercolor paintings but his choice of inspiration adds depth to the art, its somewhat similar in the design of the art work done for the game series Metal Gear Solid; especially his depictions of war.
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Insight – Meridian Meltdown Autumn/Winter 2009 Lookbook
This collection doesn’t have the far fetched overly futuristic design of other labels or clothing collections. Instead, Insight opts for a more comfortable contemporary appeal; namely “clean urban”. What’s noticeable is that they seem to love straight leg pants, and they do so while showcasing this love with a variety of boots & sneakers. They keep it light on outer wear by including mid to light weight hoodies, jackets and thin sweaters but make up for that with an abundance of accessories.
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Moncler Gamme Bleu – Fall/Winter 2009 Collection
What do you get when you mix sporstwear & menswear together? The avant-garde Moncler Gamme Bleu 2009 Fall Collection. With tailoring contributions from Thom Browne everything about these pieces say fashion forward. To say the least, this release is a great mix of retro fashion cuts blended with a contemporary Olympic feel. Available now at Colette.
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Buckler – Fall 2009 Lookbook
Andrew Buckler’s lineup for his Buckler 2009 Fall Lookbook is very impressive. The items seem very functional and have a universal modern appeal. The difference in one pair of form fitted pants to a loose relaxed style in the next proves this point exact. The use of white in the collection seems to keep it clean when used with other darker tones. Outter wear consists of an angular full length suit coat, slick sleeveless leather vest & a handsome black wool pea coat. The footwear is in a class of its on too highlighted by a varying styles of sharp toed pieces. With accessories to boot this collection symbolizes how Fall fashion utilizes outwear at its best to convey a designers message.
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Kangol – Fall/Winter 2009 Collection
The new Kangol Fall/Winter collection is heavy in layers of felt, wool, & tweed. The collection showcases the classic craftsmanship, function, & traditional heritage of Kangol style with a Eurasian twist.
Plein – Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection
“Let Me Free” is the theme behind the grunge inspired 2009 Autumn/Winter collection by Plein. Since 2006 the concept behind the Japanese label has been a basic concept based on film, fiction, poetry, American music, & the “American-Mode”.
The pieces in this collection all fit the form without trying too hard. The prints & designs are outspoken yet somewhat understated. The lumberjack shirts, canvas shoes & trilby hat carry most of the “grunge” weight, but throw in their tattered jeans & some corduroys & you’ve officially layered in some flavor. A centerpiece for the collection is their shawlesque wool hoody, & they round out very nicely on the accessory side with a set of backpacks (fine leather & neon blue), print scarf, & fingerless gloves.
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