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GIGI STOLL: BACK TO KENYA

2011-06-07T06:30:00.000-07:00

Photographer Gigi Stoll recently traveled back to Africa taking herself, a camera, and the cotton voile gown from the Spring 2011 Camouflage collection inspired by her previous journey to Egypt.

“I traveled to Amboseli Park for a safari & stayed in the 'Tortelis Camp' in a big tent. The game drives were amazing with so many different animals. Next, I flew to Lamu Island on the east coast of Africa/Indian Ocean. 4 days in a Private house - the house had indoor/outdoor rooms with pink coral walls, beautiful Swahili architecture & furniture and a roof-deck overlooking the 1000 year old fishing village. I also stayed in the 'Ngong House' in Nairobi - a fabulous treehouse in the jungle.
My favorite parts: the Maasai tribe, the endless sky & land, the beautiful birds & elephants, the vibrant colors, the delicious meals and all the stories from people about survival & determination. Kenya has forever settled within my heart.” www.gigistoll.com

CARING FOR YOUR KNIVES

2011-05-09T15:55:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again, when the sharpening service makes it's way around Brooklyn.

OBSESSION: DE VERA, OBJECTS

2011-04-11T10:20:00.000-07:00

Federico de Vera created a book called Objects. Like everything else he does, this book is something you want to own and keep forever. An artist, jewelry designer, stylist, and curator de Vera is one of a kind.
http://www.deveraobjects.com/

FALL 2011 INSPIRATION: PH JOSH PAUL

2011-03-21T15:24:00.000-07:00

The inspiration for the Fall collection began with the forest, specifically Bohemian Grove, a Northern California campground. Men congregating in the woods, dressed in traditional sportswear, plaids and heavy coats, coupled with the mystery of dressing for the evening, wearing capes and dark colors that blend into the night defines this season's mood.

LORNA SIMPSON: ARTIST

2010-12-03T06:10:00.000-08:00

A polaroid of Lorna in the Dakota dress from Fall 10, taken in her Fort Greene, Brooklyn studio. http://lsimpsonstudio.com/index.html

Cloud, 2005
Serigraph on 9 felt panels

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS AT MONTEREY POP

2010-11-04T14:48:00.000-07:00

The Mamas and the Papas with their cool 60s look and sound have really inspired the Chadwick Bell look, especially when the weather changes in Fall. We love their songs, California Dreamin' and Monday Monday.
In 1967 the Mamas and the Papas performed at the Monterey Pop international music festival in California. The festival changed the course of music and style forever. You are missing out if you haven't seen D.A. Penneker's documentary. http://www.criterion.com/films/720-monterey-pop?q=autocomplete

SOHO: THE SPOTS

2010-10-22T06:31:00.000-07:00

BDDW
The best space on Crosby Street hands down. Tall archways and painted white brick are the perfect backdrop for BDDW's orginal collection and furniture. www.bddw.com

DE VERA
One of the most amazing collections in the city. Our obsession with Filipino santos and antique Spanish rosaries can be traced back to early visits to de Vera. www.deveraobjects.com

DESPANA
Must try their Chorizo Bocadillo and Afuega Cheesecake. Also a great place to pick up some espadrilles. www.despananyc.com

LAFCO
The iron gates lead you to a major selection of Santa Maria Novella products. SMN has the best packaging and the most unexpected gifts, like shaving kits, olive oil and honey. www.lafcony.com

IRIS APFEL: THE COLLECTOR

2010-10-14T15:38:00.000-07:00

We've been thinking a lot about what it means to be a worldly woman. Iris Apfel the collector definitely comes to mind. She's created her iconic look through years of traveling and bold acquisitions. A few years ago we were lucky enough to see her self-curated exhibition at the Met, Rare Bird of Fashion. These are some of the best looks.

A TEA GROWERS TOOLS

2010-10-14T15:27:00.000-07:00

PH Sebastian Beckwith, www.inpursuitoftea.com

SPRING 2011 INSPIRATION: PH GIGI STOLL

2010-09-10T10:48:00.000-07:00

"Me in the desert. The Sahara desert/Morocco. I couldn't get over the color of the sand. It was like a burnt ORANGE. The scarf was a gift. We entered the desert by camel from the Moroccan side to spend the night in a Tuareg Tribal tent. My Tuareg guide walked two hours in the sand while we rode camel. The sand was blowing everywhere. My cameras were in plastic bags. My guide showed me how to wrap the red cloth around my head to protect me from the elements so I could enjoy the incredibly vast hills of sand & sky. (The Tuareg tribe are excellent craftsmen renowned for their indigo cloth, gold and silver jewelery and carved wooden masks.)" - Gigi Stoll

Sahara Desert, Morocco

Arabian Desert, Bedouin Tribe Horse Guide

Benha City, Egypt

BEAUTY

2010-09-10T10:47:00.000-07:00

CASTING: MATTHEW KRISTALL www.matthewkristall.com
HILDIE, FORD / BRENDA, ELITE / ILONA, TRUMP / ZUZANNA, NEXT / POLINA, FORD / NASTASIA, NEXT / ROZA, SUPREME / YULIA, SUPREME / STEPHANIE, ELITE / YANA, FORD / JENNIFER, FORD / TUGCE, SUPREME / KATHARINA, SUPREME / KELLY, FORD / KAT, NEXT / NADIIA, NEXT / ANASTASIA, MUSE

BACKSTAGE

2010-09-10T10:44:00.000-07:00

PH ELLE MULIARCHYK, T: THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE

FALL 2010 SHOOT

2010-08-03T19:27:00.000-07:00

PH: Matthew Kristall www.matthewkristall.com, Styling/Make-up: Chiho Omae www.chihoomae.com, Hair: Kanoko Mizuo, Model: Georgia Hilmer, Chadwick Bell Fall 2010 Collection

INTRODUCING: GEORGIA HILMER

2010-07-02T10:27:00.000-07:00

PH Matthew Kristall
stay tuned for the Fall 2010 shoot featuring Georgia

WILLIAMSBURG: THE SPOTS

2010-06-04T12:25:00.000-07:00

MOON RIVER CHATTEL
We have been going to Moon River Chattel for years. Moon River is modeled after a general store so there's something for everyone. The owner is a craftsman himself and finds great slabs for country style tables and novelty furniture. It's a gentleman's dream for trinkets.
www.moonriverchattel.com

SPUYTEN DUYVIL
The red lacquered door marks the spot. You'll find the best selection of international beers accompanied by your choice of cheese and meats served on our favorite, wood.
www.spuytenduyvilnyc.com

HOLLANDER & LEXER
Hollander & Lexer recently opened on Metropolitan and it is right on. They carry their own line of Men's clothes but have great leather products and Santa Maria Novella soaps and fragrances. The best part about the experience is they use a feather and ink for signing receipts. Make sure to stop by next door for their home products--It's a collector's haven.
www.hollanderandlexer.net

MARLOW & SONS
Finally, you can't leave Williamsburg without trying Marlow & Sons. Even if it's just for a few oysters and a glass of wine, it's well worth the few extra blocks ------------------> way down Bedford.
www.marlowandsons.com

ULLA

2010-04-22T14:45:00.000-07:00

It's hard not to be in awe of Ulla van Zeller.....Photo taken during Spring 10 hair and make up test.
www.modelsown.blogspot.com

KANOKO MIZUO: HAIR STYLIST

2010-04-22T14:36:00.000-07:00

Kanoko is our hair leader. She began her career in Paris assisting Julien d'Ys and continues to work with him on shows and the Met Costume Institute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvvZ-l6PD5E).
When Kanoko's not flying to Paris for Comme des Garcons and YSL she's in town coming up with amazing ideas . She recently started her own candle line called LAND and made a scent for us, No.31. Check it out.
www.land-newyork.com

KATE SCHELTER: STYLIST

2010-04-22T14:08:00.000-07:00

A great shot of Kate in the willow feathered coat from Fall 10.
www.kateschelter.com

FALL 2010: EMMET GOWIN

2010-04-22T12:08:00.000-07:00

Emmet Gowin informed us for Fall 10. A great photographer and lover of the Land, Gowin's work combined a sense of mystery and rawness that was hard to escape. Here were the most inspiring.

ELIZABETH DAVID

2010-04-09T06:04:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth David was a worldly woman that used her passion for food to enrich the lives of many. In terms of local and seasonal she was the precursor to Alice Waters. One of her favorite meals is An Omelette and a Glass of Wine (and is also the title of one of her anthologies). -VW

OMELETTE MOLIÈRE, David's French Provincial Cooking, 1960
This delicious omelette is called after a little restaurant in Avignon where I used often to eat very cheap and simple meals. This was one of my favourite dishes there.
Beat 1 tablespoon of finely grated Parmesan with 3 eggs. When the omelette is in the pan, add 1 tablespoon of very fresh Gruyère cheese cut into miniscule dice, and 1 tablespoon of thick fresh cream. In a few seconds the Gruyère starts to melt and your omelette is ready. Fold it over, serve and eat it without delay.

MATTHEW KRISTALL : PHOTOGRAPHER

2010-03-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

matthew kristall for chadwick bell spring 2010 / hair, kanoko mizuo / make-up, chiho omae / model, viktoria sekrier
www.matthewkristall.com

CHIHO OMAE : STYLIST / MAKEUP ARTIST

2010-03-03T09:45:00.000-08:00

After working with Chiho for Fall 09, she invited us to see her collaboration with Chadwick Tyler called Tiberius. It was then we realized she was an artistic genius.
www.chihoomae.com

photography, chadwick tyler / make-up & styling, chiho omae
www.chadwicktyler.com

GIGI STOLL : PHOTOGRAPHER

2010-01-20T06:14:00.001-08:00

Gigi Stoll is a modern romantic. Her work speaks on the most haunting emotional level. Ultimately, it reveals her as a woman rich with experience.
www.gigistoll.com

gigi stoll for chadwick bell / hair & make-up, kanoko mizuo / model, ulla van zeller

MAX CREEK HATCHERY

2010-01-20T06:10:00.000-08:00

Max Creek Hatchery has the only smoked trout. The trout is smoked in cider and wood chips. Perfect on sliced baguette with green apples and stone ground mustard. Find the old man with the beard and you're in.-VW

PHILIP GLASS : COMPOSER

2010-01-20T06:09:00.000-08:00

If you know Phillip Glass you'll understand the title and how his head works, and maybe mine. His works are series of repetitive notes composed into full symphonies and film score, where I was first introduced to his craft. Phillip's work is highly criticized, though he is the foremost composer of our time. There's always been something about repetition that allows me to focus. So when beginning a collection, I turn to Phillip Glass. - CB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JthxVHkRT9Y

SALABAT

2010-01-20T06:07:00.000-08:00

During the winter I always crave ginger tea. Filipinos have a version called Salabat. My favorite Filipino chef, Romy Dorotan and his partner Amy Besa have a recipe in their book, Memories of Philippine Kitchens.

1 pound fresh ginger, cut into large chunks
2 oranges, peeled and sliced
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Honey for serving

Place the ginger, orange and apple slices in a large saucepan. Add 10 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the brew has developed a nice flavor, strain through a very fine sieve into a large teapot or two teacups. Serve with honey. - VW

THE NEW WORLD : TERRENCE MALICK

2010-01-19T16:03:00.000-08:00

We named our standard trousers after Terrence Malick. He directed The New World in 2005. You have to see it at least three times to take it in; we saw it five. The story is set in Jamestown and accounts the lives of John Smith and Pocahontas.
Before we began even the first samples, we spent a lot of time building an environment that was heavily influenced by Malick’s aesthetic. Natural elements of wood, leather and hardware are a constant in the collection and recalls Malick’s vision of quiet-beauty.-VW