Current fave but the list is always changing… I recently came across this cool ass book “volta photo” about his studio shots from the late 60s - early 80s. he would have a bunch of friends come by/ wear sick outfits/ stand in front of vibey patterned backdrops… Gucci def rips some of this in their best advertising. A must see.
Dec 11, 2024
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Okay… This one is sort of a secret but information should be free—and good taste should be passed around like a bad flu. The catalog that accompanied the auction of the late interior designer Jim Walrod's personal collection is like a reference bible for brilliant style. Jim was discovered by Andy Warhol and worked at Fiorucci, and later opened his Form and Function gallery in 1998. He designed my friend Mel Ottenberg's apartment, and also did Mike D's from the Beastie Boys. He worked with Steven Meisel and Andre Balasz, consulted on the unforgettable interiors in Ang Lee's The Ice Storm, and perhaps most famously was David Bowie's decorator. If I could steal anyone's eye, it would be Jim's. Favorite pieces I discovered through him include Lapo Binazzi's MGM Table Lamp, Antonio Locatelli and Pietro Salmoraghi's Centopiedi daybed, Nanda Vigo's Light Tree, and Ettore Sotsass's Attribution shelves. He was obsessed with Gaetano Pesce and had the absolutely jaw-dropping Nobody's Perfect cabinet in his possession… I love feeling jealous.
Mar 3, 2022
This early 2000s book takes you from Munich to Berlin London to new York on a wild fashion adventure that opens new avenues of thinking and inspiration! I found the boundary breaking art in this book so captivating! Also lots of pictures!!!
Feb 10, 2025
I've been obsessed with his work ever since I saw a twitter thread years ago on how frank ocean's brand homer ripped him off lmao.
he's an egyptian designer (which I love bc same) who does graphic design, product design, and interior design. his patterns and use of color makes my design brain very happy. this book is full of patterns, some logo design, and some freaky 3D design. (no but lowkey there's a whole page of some 3D chrome people in a bunch of s3x positions.)
this book is a study on design in the digital age (it was released in 2005) and to me it captures peak early internet design aesthetics. if you want reallll Y2K, check out karim rashid.
Oct 9, 2024
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Everything about the costumes + typography/graphics on these shows is just perfect to me.
Dec 12, 2024
All the songs on Prime Choice are amazing but this one holds a special place in my heart. Just adorable. Not sure what to call this genre but it’s 80’s from Miami…Reminds me of Arthur Russell but also Sesame Street?
Dec 11, 2024
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…please take them away from me, I cannot stop.
Dec 11, 2024