Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Fight of the Century
Ali and Frazier met in the ring on March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden. The fight, known as "The Fight of the Century," was one of the most eagerly anticipated bouts of all time and remains one of the most famous. It featured two skilled, undefeated fighters, both of whom had legitimate claims to the heavyweight crown. Frank Sinatra—unable to acquire a ringside seat—took photos of the match for Life magazine. Legendary boxing announcer Don Dunphy and actor and boxing aficionado Burt Lancaster called the action for the broadcast, which reached millions of people. The fight lived up to the hype, and Frazier punctuated his victory by flooring Ali with a hard, leaping left hook in the 15th and final round. Frazier retained the title on a unanimous decision, dealing Ali his first professional loss.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Marcel Breuer archive
Images from the Marcel Breuer archive @ the Syracuse University Library
Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) enjoyed a remarkable dual career as a furniture designer who created the first tubular steel chair and as an architect who helped define mid-century American modernism through projects like the exhibition house installed in the garden of the Museum of Modern Art in 1949. His design vocabulary has insinuated itself into everyday life, whether in the furniture of your doctor's office, the rush matting offered by IKEA or the modular concrete facades of buildings found in every city in America.
In 2009, Syracuse University's Special Collections Research Center received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to create a digital repository for Breuer's archive, drawing largely on Syracuse's extensive holdings but incorporating select material from a number of other archives in the United States and abroad. The material digitized from other archives is not comprehensive and researchers should consult partner institutions for more information about their holdings.
The first phase of the digital repository focuses on the early portion of Breuer's career (up to 1955). It culminates in the headquarters for UNESCO, a project that marked the transition from Bauhaus-inspired glass houses to the monumental sculptural concrete buildings of his later career. The website is organized around projects, both built and unbuilt, and provides access to drawings, correspondence, and photographs, along with manuscripts of Breuer's writings, office and teaching records. Each digital object is accompanied by detailed metadata derived from the original archival material.
A finding aid for Syracuse's Breuer Papers, along with a selected bibliography, and a chronology of major events in Breuer's life can be found in the resources section of the website.
In 2009, Syracuse University's Special Collections Research Center received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to create a digital repository for Breuer's archive, drawing largely on Syracuse's extensive holdings but incorporating select material from a number of other archives in the United States and abroad. The material digitized from other archives is not comprehensive and researchers should consult partner institutions for more information about their holdings.
The first phase of the digital repository focuses on the early portion of Breuer's career (up to 1955). It culminates in the headquarters for UNESCO, a project that marked the transition from Bauhaus-inspired glass houses to the monumental sculptural concrete buildings of his later career. The website is organized around projects, both built and unbuilt, and provides access to drawings, correspondence, and photographs, along with manuscripts of Breuer's writings, office and teaching records. Each digital object is accompanied by detailed metadata derived from the original archival material.
A finding aid for Syracuse's Breuer Papers, along with a selected bibliography, and a chronology of major events in Breuer's life can be found in the resources section of the website.
Philippe Naouri Artisan Way
Designer Philippe Naouri 20-years commitment to vintage denim, measured by his obsessive knowledge of detailing and craftsmanship, earned him the title, "The King of Vintage, in the fashion industry. His passion for denim design was evident when he was only 15 years old. The year was 1985, and he was working at the only store in his hometown of Marseille, France, that carried authentic American denim. That store became the first vintage shop he would own. At barely 17, and with little capital, he roadtripped across America, uncovering rare vintage treasures for his store.
Naouri grew to be a sought-after expert in the fashion business. Reputable companies such as Replay, Diesel, G-star, Levis and Chevignon, bought his most exclusive and inspirational vintage pieces for their designs, and hired him to consult on style, details and wash. In 1991, he organized the first ever antique Levis auction held in Drouot, France, in partnership with Levis. In the book, Jeans of Heroes, Lincoln Editions, 1994, Naouri was dubbed the French Connection Of Denim. He also contributed to an event in honor of denim for the city of Nimes, France, where denim was supposed to have originated. In Texas, where he lived for 16 years prior to Los Angeles, his warehouse became a virtual Ali Baba cavern for antique denim buyers the world over. The future holds plans for this connoisseur of denim to open his own jeans museum.
Naouri says he is inspired by, vintage movies, fashion furniture, and music. He also notes his affection for perfection and authenticity. What motivated this perfectionist to create Antik, along with his friend Alexandre Caugant, was his experience working for other designers, timing, and his desire to gift the world with his fresh approach
Intro
Hi everyone,
welcome on the official Artisan De Luxe blog, We will update upcoming events, new arrivals and so many more things that we would love to let you know!
About us:
Artisan de Luxe is a contemporary men’s and women’s lifestyle brand that captures the true look and feel of the vintage spirit. Artisan de Luxe specializes in translating true artisan craftsmanship into fashion by exhibiting various and unique detailing such as vintage wash treatments, contrast fabric applications, leather patchwork, and hand-stitching.
With over 30 years of collective experience... in the apparel industry, founders Jay Furrow and Philippe Naouri have combined their respective business acumen and design talent to create Artisan de Luxe lifestyle.
Artisan’s first collection was showcased in the summer of 2009 in conjunction with the opening of the company’s first retail store in the upscale shopping district in Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue between Robertson and La Cienega Boulevards. Since that time, Artisan has expanded its reach both domestically and internationally, reaching a first quality customer base and bringing its unique product to fashion conscious consumers worldwide.
To carry the spirit of Artisan forward with each collection, designer Philippe Naouri derives inspiration from watching and studying true artisans ply and craft their trade – whether it be a piece of leather, a piece of jewelry or a piece of art – in an effort to make each piece unique and stand on its own.
With more than 20 years of design experience in the fashion world, including founding Antik Denim and designing for such brands as Diesel, G-Star, Levi’s, Reply, and American Eagle, Naouri has taken bits and pieces from his life-long passion of all things vantage, bohemian, and workwear to create each piece of every Artisan collection.
Paired with Naouri’s talent for artistic expression, Furrow’s background in finance, operations, sales, and marketing has created a partnership that allows Artisan to nurture and grow with each new season.
Artisan’s first collection was showcased in the summer of 2009 in conjunction with the opening of the company’s first retail store in the upscale shopping district in Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue between Robertson and La Cienega Boulevards. Since that time, Artisan has expanded its reach both domestically and internationally, reaching a first quality customer base and bringing its unique product to fashion conscious consumers worldwide.
To carry the spirit of Artisan forward with each collection, designer Philippe Naouri derives inspiration from watching and studying true artisans ply and craft their trade – whether it be a piece of leather, a piece of jewelry or a piece of art – in an effort to make each piece unique and stand on its own.
With more than 20 years of design experience in the fashion world, including founding Antik Denim and designing for such brands as Diesel, G-Star, Levi’s, Reply, and American Eagle, Naouri has taken bits and pieces from his life-long passion of all things vantage, bohemian, and workwear to create each piece of every Artisan collection.
Paired with Naouri’s talent for artistic expression, Furrow’s background in finance, operations, sales, and marketing has created a partnership that allows Artisan to nurture and grow with each new season.
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