Fashion's a multi-billion dollar industry, but it wasn't always the cream of the cultural crop. In fact, many governments once intentionally squashed fashion, sacrificing style for the good of nascent nation-states. Political energy, economic bounty and cultural cache helped reinforce architectural development, forming city centers and back alleys to organize - and control - citizens. Now, after centuries of being on the back burner, fashion's taking the world by storm. In more ways than one.
After the jump, Queerty contributor Jesse Finkelstein again employs his schizophrenic style and offers an interview with the venerable - and imaginary - Director of the J. Peterman Institute on Technology Apparel Projects, Dr. George Mendhelsonn.
Read what the boys had to "say" about the rise of the city state, how the government's pumping money into technologically advanced textiles and why your architecture controls you and how what you wear becomes you. Literally.
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We usually don’t get that excited when the new Architectural Digest lands in our mailbox, since the magazine tends to the more staid designs of, shall we say, old ass rich people. But this month’s Hollywood at Home issue is different.
Architectural Digest’s celebrated Hollywood issue boasts an inside look at the home of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer; an exploration of Cary Grant’s love affair with Palm Springs; a behind-the-scenes look at Robert Mitchum and his family; and a bird’s-eye view of Lana Turner and Artie Shaw’s secluded ranch house on the crest of Coldwater Canyon.
Seeing how the stars lived when there were still true stars in Hollywood (and not a bunch of Hilton sisters) is actually sort of intimate. We’re particularly fond of Audrey Hepburn’s seriously sixties pad. Note: You have to actually buy the issue because AD’s online presence is seriously lacking.
Architectural Digest [Official Site]
When it comes to interior design, we usually go for an the ultra-modern downtown look, but when we see a designer that can pull off a tailored traditional look and not come across as looking like our grandma's dream home, we're all over him.
Meet Thad Hayes. Mr. Hayes's designs have been featured in just about every damn issue of Architectural Digest, the mag's almost become a walking advertisement for the man. We see why, though: his look is like a fine Armani suit: no matter who you are, or where you're at in life, you're gonna' look good in one. Sophisticated without being stuffy; hip without being pretentious, and subtle while all the while silently screaming to your dinner guests "I am so much richer than you!"
Oh, and we are so moving into the master bedroom of that "fifth avenue residence" under the "portfolio" section as soon Queerty goes public, or the owners forget to lock their doors. Whichever comes first.
