NOWNESS – “Jose Parla: Broken Language” | Video
José Parlá encapsulates his thoughts within the vast beauty of abstraction, composed of layers of paint, handwritten scriptures, and more paint. The New York-based contemporary artist resided in London to complete works for his solo exhibition, Broken Language, at Haunch of Venison. NOWNESS caught up with Parlá … READ MORE
NOWNESS – “In Football Training” with Arsenal Defender Thomas Vermaelen | Video
Ahead of the Euro 2012 championship, Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is profiled in a short film by British photographer and filmmaker Sharif Hamza. Shot in London using long lenses and handheld cameras, the video follows the dynamic action almost from an opposing player’s perspective, as Vermaelen moves in … READ MORE
NOWNESS – Launches Chinese Website
NOWNESS, the online leader in bringing consumers stories of modern luxury, culture, events, and style, announced on April 25 that it has launched a Chinese-language version of its unique site, expanding their reach to Chinese luxury enthusiasts wanting a new way to engage with the world’s high-end … READ MORE
NOWNESS – Fiat 500 by Gucci | Film by Chris Sweeney
A tongue-in-cheek video directed by Chris Sweeney depicts the series of ingredients that go into the making of the Fiat 500 by Gucci. The special edition supermini, customized by Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini, has components made from Gucci high heels, handbags and perfume bottles. Those items … READ MORE
NOWNESS – Lana Del Rey x Blood Orange
Lana Del Rey’s latest single, “Blue Jeans” has been remixed by Brooklyn’s chillwave champ, Blood Orange (aka Dev Hynes), giving the song a spaced out and trippy feel that puts this already sexy track on a whole new trajectory. The mix results in a dancy, ’80′s teen love … READ MORE
NOWNESS – “Mourir Auprès de Toi” Animated Film | By Spike Jonze + Olympia Le-Tan
A stop-motion short film by director Spike Jonze and designer Olympia Le-Tan, entitled Mourir Aupres de Toi (To Die by Your Side), tells the tragicomic story of love lost and reclaimed. The setting: Parisian bookstore Shakespeare and Company after it’s shut down for the day. The players: … READ MORE
NOWNESS – NIGO Talks About His New Vintage Inspired Label: Human Made
As NIGO, the trailblazing streetwear designer behind A Bathing Ape, readies his newest venture, Human Made, to be sold overseas for the first time, NOWNESS accompanied him on a shopping trip to London’s Vintage Showroom. During the course of the interview, Nigo reveals that the vintage-inspired Human … READ MORE
NOWNESS – Diary Of Cannes | Featuring Michel Gondry, Spike Jonze, & Kanye West
Highly stylized and often comical, directors Carlo Lavagna and Roberto de Paolis took on the unenviable task of documenting the 10 days of Cannes Film Festival in their Diary of Cannes. With haste and plenty of hustle, the pair followed up sailboat mast with director Spike Jonze … READ MORE
