Winter’s Night – Diwon Fall/Winter 2010: An Interview with Shuo Wang
In a time where the term “luxury” is just carelessly thrown into the vocabulary of some designers, Shuo Wang redefines the word and transforms it into a completely new way of looking at contemporary menswear. As the lead designer of Diwon, which is based in New York, Shuo follows a strong set of modern aesthetics that are driven by absolute quality, functionality, and a keen attention to detail. For Fall/Winter 2010, Diwon’s upcoming collection is undoubtedly rich in style and substance. The suits are seamlessly constructed, giving off a very crisp and clean look. The outerwear, consisting of overcoats and leather jackets are designed with a sense of minimalism, but can still be looked at as having a dramatic appeal. Materials such as mink, baby cashmere, and raw silks are also present in some of the pieces, proof of Shuo Wangs dedication to quality. With the release of his new Fall/Winter 2010 collection, we asked Shuo some questions about himself, the brand, and the new pieces that will be releasing this coming winter season.
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Autos: 2009 Year End Review
Words by Gordon Welsh (Auto Editor)
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Fashion: 2009 Year End Review
Words by: Jason Rodriguez (Managing Editor), Omar Mussa (Contributor), William Rees (Fashion Contributor)
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Design/Architecture: 2009 Year End Review
Words by: Dan Carr (Design/Architecture Editor)
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Movies: 2009 Year End Review
Words by: Felson Sajonas (Editor-in-Chief)
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Music: 2009 Year End Review
Words by: Jason Hortillas (Music Contributor), Paul Castillo (Editor), Gerald Flores (Contributor)
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Sports: 2009 Year End Review
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SwipeLife – 2009 Year End Review
Today is New Year’s Eve and for some of us, we just can’t help but reflect on the many things that impacted the world in 2009. Some highlights include Obama’s first year in office, Michael Jackson’s death, the H1N1 outbreaks, Health Care reform, the Fort Hood shooting, the Philippine flooding, Tiger Woods’ infidelity, and more. While we here at SwipeLife would like to go more in depth about things that happened in the media and around the world, we figured we’d stick to what we know best. Rather than just highlighting the more popular events of 2009 (which the big media entities have already done), Our Year End Review will focus on the topics we’ve always covered – Fashion, Cars, Design, Entertainment, Gadgets, etc.
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All Things Achievable: An Interview with 46NYC
SwipeLife is always inspired by an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s more astounding when this drive is coupled with an obligation to give back through charity. The 46NYC company has combined their talents and passions to achieve just that.
Being able to affect positive change on a person’s life is a quality that many of us possess and have the means to. We’re all familiar with the merits of charity, and some of us are fortunate to participate or receive in these selfless acts. The images of depressed areas that flood our news media outlets are a stark reality for the people in these areas. It’s these harsh realities – abuse, poverty, hunger, education, water – that add to a growing epidemic.
It’s a privilege to have a direct involvement in improving a community that’s in need of basic resources and education. Having someone design a platform that enables the public to provide these necessities are the measures that make this change a reality. The 46NYC group is committed to bringing awareness to these areas of need, and their stout efforts have already made substantial contributions to these causes through their partnerships with several International non-profit organizations.
The first idea that spawned the 46NYC concept was to sell a t-shirt and have a portion of proceeds go to a proven relief organization. The idea was simple, but it required steadfastness to bridge these networks and market their idea – an ongoing process that presents itself as a rewarding challenge. Their latest campaign with the Wine to Water organization helps to raise funds for communities that are in dire need of potable water.
SwipeLife touched base with Operations Director, Hal Kivette, to understand the spirit that helped build the 46NYC company and all of their charitable endeavors.
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The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: An Interview with Gorden Wagener
We at Swipelife were lucky enough to be the guests of Mercedes Benz at the Frankfurt Auto Show this year. We have attended many shows over the years, and this year’s IAA was undoubtedly the most exceptional any of us have ever been a part of. We were one of the few publications fortunate enough to sit down with Gorden Wagener, the head of design for Mercedes-Benz and the creator of the SLS AMG supercar. Special thanks to the Lifestyle Presse at Daimler AG and everyone who made the event unforgettable.
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