The Week: May 18-21, 2009 (Isthmus)

Mon, 18 May 2009 16:27:01 +0000

This usually quiet post-semester pre-summer week in Madison offers more than the standard fare. The calendar includes: Wisconsin Fashion Week; the Wetland Gems celebration and the Independent Erotic Film Fest; and live music by Meiko, The Used, Venice Gas House Trolley, The HoneyPot Crew, Con Vivo, Black Moth Super Rainbow with School of Seven Bells, and F. Stokes with Bi-Polar Bear.

Inspired by authentic historical moments in adidas’ vast sporting history, adidas Originals is the ultimate street … (India Infoline)

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:06:54 +0000

adidas, the leading sports brand, launched its global lifestyle brand, ‘adidas Originals’ in Mumbai with the opening of an exclusive store at Linking Road. Inspired by authentic historical moments in adidas’ vast sporting history, adidas Originals is the ultimate street fashion label for today’s lifestyle consumer.

RAD 10 YEAR PARTY IN NYC

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:36:00 +0000

Circle the date - June 10th, Sullivan Hall NYC where we'll be throwing a party for ourselves in celebration of our 10 year anniversary. A house band that includes John Medeski on keys; Billy Martin on drums; Charlie Hunter on guitars; John Rllis on horns; DJ Logic on the ones and twos and a whole bunch more surprises for me and you. All to benefit The Scotty Hard Foundation. Get tix now before it's too late.

ANOTHER KICKSVILLE MONDAY

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:28:00 +0000

Kicksville's Singles Series V.2 rolls on with The Last Step. Remember Bob The Pusher and Candy The Evil Temptress from Evil Demon Weed?. They're baaaaaaack along with Johnny The Good Kid. In "next step" we find Johnny has become a hopeless junkie, Candy has taken the vows, and Bob has fallen into the depths of a drug-induced psychotic break, but it's all about the music and here the band sites Frank Zappa as it's main influence along with nods to Captain Beefheart. Mix in some Tom Waits, and Jim Jarmusch and you got one hell of a tune. Dig it.

RAP CHOP

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:24:01 +0000

Featuring Vince the Slop Chop Man and more, making yummy food has never been easier. So stupid that's almost brilliant. Do the Rap Chop remix here; original Slap Chop here.

What goes in the camp duffel bag? A fashion lesson (The Daily News)

Mon, 18 May 2009 06:58:22 +0000

NEW YORK — You just bought the most awesome sneakers. They’re baby-blue and green Converses and have a Koosh ball attached on the front of each shoe. You can’t wait to bust them out of your summer-camp duffel — until you see that no one else has anything remotely similar.

If the Shoe Fits, Buy It (NBC San Diego)

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:00:03 +0000

From the local lady indulging her fetish to the fella in need of a fashion update, check out the top ten shoe boutiques in San Diego.

Beguiling spring (BusinessWorld Online)

Sun, 17 May 2009 09:41:53 +0000

BY JOHANNA D. POBLETE, Reporter The newest Spanish brand in town is Massimo Dutti, launched in a well-attended fashion show at its storefront in Greenbelt 5 on May 14.

Japan officials promote hip home (AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News)

Sun, 17 May 2009 07:10:24 +0000

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's grey-suited bureaucrats have teamed up with a blue cartoon cat and Tokyo fashionistas sporting 'Gothic Lolita' urban chic in an official drive to promote hip Japan around the world.

Japan officials promote hip home (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Sun, 17 May 2009 06:34:55 +0000

Japan’s grey-suited bureaucrats have teamed up with a blue cartoon cat and Tokyo fashionistas sporting ‘Gothic Lolita’ urban chic in an official drive to promote hip Japan around the world.