You already know I am a huuuge fan of my extremely cool and talented friend Sara Blake/’ZSO’. In fact, I love her beautiful and inspiring work so much, I’ve featured it a few times and each time I do, I receive lots of emails and questions so I am glad you enjoy it as much as I do. With that being said, I have a treat for you today. For over a year, Sara has been working on a personal project combining her unique illustration style and fashion that I, as a follower and devoted reader of her blog, have been waiting for. ZSO-NYC is Sara’s new venture and can be described as a Manhattan based boutique specializing in illustrated textiles. To put it simple, badass fashion accessories! Check out some photos of the boutique’s first item called ‘Tantrum Scarf’ and get one today!
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May 12
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May 12
The Shops at Target
I’ve always believed good design, strong branding and clever advertising are essential for organizations, specially in the retail world. Target is a perfect example of a company that not only understood this, but also believed and executed this simple formula to perfection, giving it a considerable advantage over its competition. What I personally love about this brand is that they are constantly evolving and taking on new ideas and concepts. Ideas that range from ambitious and extremely successful collaborations with iconic brands like Missoni or Jason Wu to their newest venture, The Shops at Target. An innovative boutique concept that was launched this week and that I am sure you will see soon at your local stores. Learn more after the jump!
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Apr 12
Behind the Scenes: NYC Photo Shoot
It’s been a while since I posted some of my own work so I decided to share one of my latest fun assignments combining Art Direction, Photography, Fashion and of course, beautiful NYC. The project: a campaign photo shoot for a New York hotel. On this job, I had the pleasure of working with an amazing team of talented professionals including my dear friend and great Photographer Pablo Garcia, Makeup and Hair master Kristen Arnett, the beautiful Ashley Sherrill and my good buddy Lee Dahlberg. These are some of my personal photos and behind the scenes views which hopefully show all the details and hard work behind a shoot like this and a little bit more of what I do :)
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Apr 12
Celebrities by Tom Munro
Tom Munro is an English fashion and celebrity photographer whose beautiful work has been featured in some of the world’s most acclaimed publications. Tom also has worked with some of Hollywood’s most iconic celebrities and in 2010 launched a book titled Tom Munro featuring artists like Dustin Hoffman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslett, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron, Joaquin Phoenix, Madonna and more. Check out some of these portraits after the jump!
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Mar 12
THEE BLOG Q&A Sessions: Maria Carmel
Happy Friday! March is practically over, and to close the month with a bang I am stoked to introduce and share the latest addition to Thee Blog’s Interview series featuring my extremely talented and good friend, UK based Photographer, Maria Carmel. Maria’s enviable background and professional experience includes names like David LaChapelle, Russell James, Victoria’s Secret, a reality show and even Paula Abdul. Yup, imagine all the stories and gossip… After meeting her last year and learning more about her background, I had to bring her and share her inspiring stories as well as her fun, fresh, witty and awesome personality. Thank you again Maria for being such a great sport and sweetheart!
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Mar 12
Louis Vuitton + Marc Jacobs
Yesterday’s post was dedicated to all you Designers and Typophiles out there, and to keep the shopping spirit alive, today’s post will make Fashion Designers and Fashionistas drool. Rizzoli Publications is launching a beautiful book this week ‘Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs’, celebrating the history and origins of two of the most successful and recognized brands in the world.
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Mar 12
L’Odyssée de Cartier
There are good advertising campaigns and then there’s epic campaigns that blow our minds. Today, I am excited to share one that did the latter for me and that I am sure you will love. By now, you might’ve seen Cartier’s new animal themed ads on magazines and billboards but probably were not able to connect the dots, I know this because I’ve heard people mention WHY leopards and horses? Well, today’s brilliant film L’Odyssée de Cartier directed by Bruno Aveillan, along with a lovely site full of information and bonus features will offer a beautiful explanation and insight into the glamorous world of Cartier. The film narrates the history of the brand and features a fantastic score, Cartier’s iconic Panther as well as other magical elements throughout different breathtaking worlds. Check out some photos and the film after the jump.
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Mar 12
Stunning Photography by Camilla Åkrans
Happy Friday! And to close the week in style -pun intended, here’s the stunning photography of Swedish Photographer Camilla Åkrans. Camilla, a former Graphic Design student, has become a fashion favorite when it comes to striking campaigns and editorials. She’s been featured in numerous publications like Harpers Bazaar, Numero, New York Times, Vogue and has worked on campaigns for brands like Hermes, Missoni, H&M, Jil Sander, Shiseido and Boucheron. Her work is characterized by the different moods and stories present on each project and the enviable use of light and color. Check out some of her work after the jump.
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Feb 12
Gorgeous Photography by Steve Lippman
Inspiration can come in many ways. I for example, love to find new Designers, Musicians, Illustrators & Photographers. No matter what I am working on, a good dosage of beauty and eye candy can open up your mind, destroy blocks and do wonders! This is why today I want to share the work of extremely talented California based Photographer, Steven Lippman. Steven’s great talent and fresh style characterize his impressive portfolio which includes editorial, advertising, portraits, music and entertainment categories. Check out some samples of Steven’s gorgeous work (plus a little extra deliciously sexy bonus ha!) Happy Friday!
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Feb 12
Social Media Week
As many of you might know by now, Social Media Week is going on (as you read this) in different cities around the world featuring wonderful and inspiring speakers, insightful panels and interesting social discussions. Luckily, Miami is part of the cities participating in this global event so we will be hitting a few keynotes and events during the week in order to learn new things and meet great people! Check out the official site for events in your city and if you are in Miami and planning on attending any of the events, don’t be shy and say hi!
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Feb 12
Visionaries: Tom Ford
As you know by now, Oprah launched OWN, her own TV network last year. And as part of this new network, she introduced a series of shows that are worth mentioning and that I want to share today. One of these shows is called VISIONARIES and it features various iconic personalities and celebrities, allowing us to step into their world and learn more about their work, inspiration and vision. One of the episodes that caught my attention was the one featuring the brilliant Tom Ford. Take a look inside the world of one of my favorite Designers and maker of the sweetest men sunglasses out there :)
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Jan 12
Celebrity Portraits by Eric Ogden
We all have at least one favorite celebrity, musician or actor. And for some reason, seeing them stripped off their usual character roles or habitat on unique photo sessions interests us. Today I want to share a collection of beautiful celebrity portraits by Brooklyn based Photographer, Eric Ogden. Each one of these portraits is evidence of Eric’s impressive talent, creativity and exquisite use of light; not to mention the reason why his work is constantly featured in publications like Vanity Fair, Esquire, Vogue and Rolling Stone. Check out some of my favorites after the jump!
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Jan 12
Aeroflot 2012 Calendar
Remember when people used to dress up to flight? Thankfully I know there’s still people that do -like my parents. Moscow based Photographers Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva recently shot Aeroflot’s 2012 calendar. The Russian airline wanted to feature its updated and chic new look while paying tribute to the glamour and elegance of flying in the past, as well as stewardesses and their iconic uniforms – like Don Loper’s PanAm wardrobe. I know Alec Baldwin would appreciate this…
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Jan 12
Beautiful Photography by Matthew Rolston
First Friday of 2012! And to make it a great one, I want to share the beautiful work of Los Angeles based Fashion Photographer Matthew Rolston. Rolston’s work has been featured in numerous publications like Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar to name a few, and combines a perfect mix of editorial/fashion technique with lovely settings, colors and stories. Check out some of his great and iconic work after the jump. Happy Friday!
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Dec 11
Saks Fifth Avenue + Pentagram Display
It’s that time of year again! Saks Fifth Avenue partnered with Pentagram to launch their famous Holiday window display in Manhattan. This year, the ’story’ has been divided into two parts combining snowflakes and bubbles as well as one off, special edition designer dresses from labels such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. Check out some photos and videos of this great fashion/art/design Holiday tradition.
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Dec 11
The work of Eric Traoré
With a lovely combination of tones, composition and technique, French Photographer Eric Traoré demonstrates the beauty of simplicity and a collection of work with distinct style and personality. Traoré’s work has been published in some of the most important Fashion magazines in the world such as Vogue, Glamour and more. Check out his work after the jump!
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Nov 11
Fashion Photography by Catherine Pluchart
It’s the last day of November and I thought it might be a good idea to wrap up this month with some beautiful photographic inspiration coming from the south of France. Catherine Pluchart is a talented French Photographer with a beautiful and aggressive style combining great composition and intriguing tones. Her work has been featured in numerous fashion publications and campaigns across Europe. Check out some of her work after the jump!
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Nov 11
Backstage at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
As a Designer who works in the ‘branding’ field, I have to admit that I admire and respect the folks at Victoria’s Secret for the amazing work they’ve done throughout the years, becoming one of the most recognized brands worldwide and a synonym of beauty, sexiness and elegance. As many of you know, the 2011 VS Fashion Show is airing soon (Nov. 29th – filmed earlier this month). And to prepare for this brilliant event here’s a collection of Behind the Scenes photos taken backstage by Fashion Photographer Billy Rood. If you’ve ever been to a photo shoot, specially Fashion, you know it’s not just about looking beautiful… these girls really work it!
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Oct 11
The work of Seb Janiak
Remember those artists or classes in College that inspired you or made you want to do something crazy and unique? Well, today’s post features the talented, France based Photographer, Seb Janiak whose work I discovered while in Photography classes. Unfortunately, I had lost the link - and proper spelling of his name - but I always remembered his work and wanted to share it here. Well, yesterday while browsing the interweb, I found his portfolio and as you can expect, I am sharing it today. His creative, out-of-the-box approach to digital Photography is remarkable and has helped him direct Music Videos for artists like Method man, Robbie Williams, Janet Jackson and more! Check out this small collection of his lovely work (and a sweet Daft Punk series!)
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