Sneak peak: MINI MARKET menu by Keiko Takano

#1.
Fresh Shiso Blue Crab
Persian Cucumber, Gwen avocado, Meyer lemon

#2.
Sake poached Red Radish
San Marzano Tomato Confit, Umeboshi Furikake

MINI MARKET IS COMING SOON!

Get ready for MINI MARKET, opening August 1 - 30, 2008 MINI MARKET is a boutique and exhibition, which will premier in San Francisco at Silverman Gallery and Look Boutique. Inspired by Look Boutique’s merchandise which is always a conversation-starter MINI MARKET will also complement the curatorial point-of-view of Silverman Gallery.

MINI MARKET SCHEDULE
Opening Reception August 1: Tanya Wischerath: Nail Painting Keiko Takano: Fresh, by local chef Jessica Miller: Homemade Tarot 7-10pm

August 15: Film Screening: High Fashion and a U.F.O. Liquid Sky (1982) 8-10pm

August 16: Design your own: Nail Art Tanya Wischerath: Nail Painting Jessica Miller: Homemade Tarot 11am-5pm

August 21: Puro Punk Artist, Julio Cesar Morales looks at the influence of punk rock in fashion 8-10pm

August 30: Closing Reception
Tanya Wischerath: Nail Painting Keiko Takano: Fresh, by local chef Jessica Miller: Homemade Tarot 7-10pm

Artists and Collaborators: Selima et Benjamin, Los Angeles, Luke Butler, San Francisco, Alexandra Cassaniti, Los Angeles, Susan Cianciolo, New York, CITIZEN:CITIZEN, San Francisco, Eliza Douglas aka We Are Married, New York City, Junior, Bi-Coastal, Alexander Kroll, Los Angeles, Ari Marcopoulos, Sonoma, Jessica Miller, San Francisco, Nasty Gal Vintage, San Francisco, Saddlelite Denim, Los Angeles, Starstyling, Berlin, General Idea and punk posters from stevenleiberbasement, San Francisco, Chris Rubino, New York, Keiko Takano, San Francisco, Tanya Wischerath, San Francisco, Miller Updegraff, Los Angeles and more!

Location: 804 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94109
Curators: Carolina Amaris & Jessica Silverman
Creative Director: Philip Wood of CITIZEN:CITIZEN

Vogue: Heimstone, The New Cult Label

The New Cult Label

21 July 2008, 09:46AM

FRENCH label Heimstone has us captivated. Its autumn/winter 2008-9 collection, out now, has everything a girl needs for a stylish winter - and we are already planning what to pre-order from the spring/summer 2009 collection (pictured) that we have had a sneak preview of already.

The Heimstone duo, Delphine Delafon and Alix Petit, met while designing for Michel Klein and put their debut collection on the map with a short film starring Charlotte Gainsbourg (and a Razorlight soundtrack), propelling their popularity online.

Now, with four seasons under its belt, Heimstone has stores all over France, numerous boutiques and online outlets in Europe, the US and Asia, as well as being stocked in Selfridges in London.

While Delafon is a self-confessed tomboy, Petit gives the collections a girly twist and the result is a juxtaposition of slick biker jackets with soft flowing dresses, bubble and body-con evening dresses with tailored jackets and a collection of fabulous embellished belts. As the collections grow, so does our appreciation: see why at www.heimstone.com.

Ally Pyle

Found @ http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/080721-introducing-heimstone.aspx

Does life imitate art or the other way around?

Thanks to http://www.pleasedontfeedthemodels.blogspot.com/ for pointing out these comparisons:

I can't help but notice the parallels of fine art and ready to wear as I look through photo's of yesterday's and today's FW08 Ready To Wear shows in Milan...

Portrait of a Young Woman - VERMEER
Heidi Mount backstage at VERSACE FW08

Improvisation No. 31- Sea Battle KANDINSKY
Taryn David- EMILIO PUCCI FW08

Boy Bitten- CARAVAGGIO
Olga Shere- MOSCHINO FW08

Press: 7x7, July 2008!

New publications, July 10, 2008

Andrea Bowers / Catherine Opie

$13.95

Over the course of several recorded conversations, Andrea Bowers and Catherine Opie reveal the many similarities in their backgrounds and discuss ideas concerning documentary methodologies and community based work. The conversation spans many of the topics they regard central to their practices and responsibilities as artists, from memories and community, to activism, documentary, feminism, war, and environmentalism.

Maria Eichhorn / John Miller

$13.95

In this conversation Maria Eichhorn and John Miller set out to closely read some of their own recent production. Reviewing several bodies of work the two artists expose their working strategies, interests and inspirations. The conversation ranges from, among other topics, climate changes to personal ads, from Seth Siegelaub’s Artist’s Contract to Duchamp’s Monte Carlo Bond, and from the machinations of capital to American game shows.

Ari Marcopoulos, Reset Zine

$15.00

New zine by Ari Marcopoulos.

Photographer Ari Marcopoulos immerses himself completely in the individuals, personalities, visionaries, and scenes he has photographed. Originally from the Netherlands, Marcopoulos came to New York City in 1979 where he printed photographs for Andy Warhol. He immediately became involved in the art and music scenes of the time. His rarely published photographs of Jean-Michel Basquiat from this period are perhaps the most intimate photographs ever taken of the artist. Marcopoulos currently lives in Sonoma, California.

USELESS Magazine, #7

$4.00

Issue 7 INCLUDES A MASSIVE PORTFOLIO SECTION, 20 INTERVIEWS and PROFILES ON ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, PERFORMERS and ACTORS. WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

USELESS is an artist-run, independent, art and culture newspaper based in New York and London. Each bi-annual issue is comprised of original essays, interviews, photography and illustrations that relate to a theme. Our readers work in the creative industries of art, music, style and entertainment. It is collectable and disposable. You can find USELESS in museum shops and fine bookstores in more than fifteen countries.