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Best Bagels in Miami

As a former Miami resident with a partial New York City upbringing, there were many times while living in the cosmopolitan city that I longed for a NYC style bagel. The doughiness, the indigestible deliciousness, and the oodles of cream cheese to spread over it. So to my Miami friends, if you share any of my former sentiments, this one is for you. A list of best bagel places in Miami, courtesy of Blackbook.

VIEW//TOP 10 BAGEL JOINTS

Shop // Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens is the true story of a mother and daughter who escape to the confines of their East Hampton home in isolation from the world outside. The mother-daughter duo, better known as Big and Little Edie, got a chance at fame when documentarian Albert Maysles used them as his main subjects in his film. Now available at Anthropologie, you can have the book version containing illustrations, photographs, film stills, production notes, and transcripts.

BUY//GREY GARDENS @ ANTHROPOLOGIE $45

Tom Ford Directs "A Single Man"

A Single Man is fashion designer Tom Ford's directorial debut. And the viewer can see, just by the trailer alone, the former Gucci designer's keen sense of style shines through visually and cinematically. The film is an erotic portrayal of a gay English professor who loses his partner, and his life after, all the while wearing Ford's perfectly tailored suits.

SHOWTIMES // A Single Man

Platform Sale Rack // Phaidon NYC

1/1–1/10 Thousands of architecture, art, fashion, cooking, and design books are up to 70 percent off at Phaidon's warehouse sale. 100 Wooster St., nr. Prince St. (212-925-1900); M–S (9–9), Su (9–7).

MV // Isaiah Seret Directs Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros "Kisses Over Babylon"

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros "KISSES OVER BABYLON" from Edward Sharpe on Vimeo.

As part of an ongoing 12- part series, Isaiah Seret directs an epic Western set in the desert for Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros.

ARTIST:EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
TRACK:KISSES OVER BABYLON
DIRECTOR:ISAIAH SERET
PROD. CO:DECON MEDIA

That's Pretty Suite // Martin Margiela Designed Hotel Room

Martin Margiela's design for the Suite Ile aux Oiseaux at Les Sources de Caudalie near Bordeaux, comes not long after his furniture design collection, White Objects. The hotel and spa, opened 10 years ago in the Smith Haut-Lafitte château by the winemaking family and its entrepreneurial offspring, who are the beauty makers of Caudalie. For a pretty price of 650 Euros a night (about $935), you too can stay at this luxurious French stay away, personally designed by the Belgian designer himself.

MORE INFO::NOW BOOKING I MARTING MARGIELA

AD // 'Boards List of Top 10 Spots of the Decade (and More That Were Missed)

Pictured: Cadbury "Gorilla"

There's been debate over whether or not the decade is actually over since some say we're coming to a full decade and not ending it. Either way, throughout the time that has passed, many adverts have been made that have influenced media in generous ways. And as the new year approaches, 'Boards magazine compiled a list of some of the best ads that ran. However, we feel some were missed. See below for Platform picks!


1. Folgers "Happy Morning"
2. Bravia "Paint"
3. Sharp "More to See"
4. VW "Singin' In the Rain"
5. Prada "Thunder Perfect Mind"
6. Skittles "Singing Bunny"
7. Nutrigrain "Feel Great"
8. Starburst "Berries & Cream"
9. HP "Michel Gondry"
10. HP "Out of the Picture"

Song of the Moment // Julian Casablancas "11th Dimension"

Julian Casablancas, better known as former lead singer of The Strokes, has released his first solo album, 'Phrazes for the Young'. Like most musicians starting out their solo career, you can hear Casablancas desperately trying distinguish himself from the likeness of The Strokes. He almost successfully does so with just a few hints of the monotone belting that made his famous in the first place, with an all in all decent compilation of poppy, rock tracks. Enjoy!

OFFICIAL SITE::JULIAN CASABLANCAS "PHRAZES FOR THE YOUNG"

The Selby // Dan Martensen and Shannan Click

As you may have recognized, I'm an avid reader of The Selby, curated by artist Todd Selby. In this recent slideshow, The Selby captures the interiors of photographer Dan Martensen and artist Shannan Click in their new country home. The home has a barn that works as a studio, another barn for guests to sleep that is also a dining and entertaining area, along with their main house. The design is an eclectic mix of Americana and old country with wooden molding to accent this cozy theme.





OFFICIAL SITE //The Selby

Design & Books // Architect, Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid had me at Chanel.

The famed architect is an undeniable force. Her work, although controversial, has set a tone in the world of architecture for its daringness and innovation. Born in Baghdad and educated in London (where her practice is based), Hadid has designed radical architecture for over 30 years and is now the subject of this massive Taschen monograph.

BUY::TASCHEN BOOKS // HADID, COMPLETE WORKS 1979-2009, ART EDITION $1000

Platform Sale Rack // Rogan

Through 12/31 Select men's and women's clothing is 30 percent off at Rogan, including outerwear. The women's silk dress is $209 (originally $296), the women's bomber jacket is $319 (originally $456), and the men's peacoat is $409 (originally $595). 330 Bowery St., at Bond St. (646-827-7567); M–S (noon–8), Sun (noon–7).

Proenza Schouler Designs Surfboard

Usually, we'd rule out surfing as a must-try hobby. We wouldn't want to cause the sport any embarrasment with our sad impressions of Annette Funicello in Beach Party. But when you say Proenza Schouler designed surfboard, we say "hey, it might not be that hard". Introducing, the Proenza Schouler surfboard. Where's my dive skin?

SHOP // PROENZA SCHOULER WHITE WAVE PRINT SURFBOARD $2,995

BROOKLYN'S LAZLO DIRECTS MALUCA "EL TIGERASO"

If not for pure kicks, we have to admit, we would've totally kicked it with Maluca back in our Miami days, if not just to share some chancletas with her.

ARTIST::MALUCA
TRACK::EL TIGERASO
DIRECTOR::LAZLO
PROD.CO::N/A

BUY // VINCENT VAN GOGH: THE LETTERS

More than just a bookcase filler, this six-volume set includes 2,000 works of art from Van Gogh, which the artist refers to in his letters, hence the name. The work inside is intimate and illuminating, detailing the work of one of the greatest artists in history.

The only thing missing from this treasure trove of iconic work is a Van Gogh ear charm necklace. Now that might just throw me over the edge in my purchase decision.

B&N // Vincent van Gogh: The Letters: The Complete Illustrated and Annotated Edition $480

PLATFORM SALE RACK // DUNDERDON

11/12 All fall/winter 2009 merchandise is 10 percent off at Dunderdon's holiday shopping party. 25 Howard St., at Crosby St. (212-226-4040); 5–8.

OFFICIAL SITE::DUNDERDON

Song of the Week::Empire of the Sun "Walking On A Dream"

Here's the quintessential dance party jam to get that sweat-induced jiving going on. With an album photo like the one above, really, could you go wrong? That's what we thought.

OFFICIAL SITE::EMPIRE OF THE SUN

Platform Must-Have // OAK Kai-Aakmann

Ear coverage has some major benefits when it comes to the brutality of cold winds in the fall/winter seasons. Here's one problem solver, thanks to one of our NYC favorite retailers, OAK.

BUY//KAI-AAKMAN $62

MV // HIGH PLACES "I WAS BORN", DIRECTED BY MARY PEARSON AND ROB BARBER

LA-based duo High Places self-directs their very first video for their track, "I Was Born". It includes cross-dissolving images and soulfully mixed beats sung by doe-eyed lead singer Mary Pearson.

ARTIST::HIGH PLACES
TRACK::I WAS BORN
DIRECTOR::SELF-DIRECTED BY MARY PEARSON & ROB BARBER
PROD.CO::N/A

Books // Taschen // Art Cinema

Cinema as an art medium can include a wide range of subjects; with that, it also comes with many critics. Often the question: what makes an effective video work? How does it translate to a viewer? Art for the sake of art? Taschen's release of Art Cinema manages to articulate this conversation and extend it to further thought. And despite the inevitable criticism, one can agree that the work is nothing less than striking.

"Debate over cinema’s credibility as an art form is as old as the medium itself, and largely defined in terms of formal, psychological, ideological, social, or auteurist theories. To explore how artists are also using the medium to investigate a wider range of aesthetic issues that are generally related to modern and contemporary art practices, this book is broken down into 10 subgenres, including abstraction, collage, appropriation, post-surrealism, structuralism, duration, parody, and expanded cinema."

BUY::TASCHEN //ART CINEMA $29.99

Folk Clothing // Autumn/Winter 2009

Folk Clothing AW09 from Folk Clothing on Vimeo.

Videos are always a unique way to showcase a collection, as imagery can only translate so much about the movement of the clothing. Folk Clothing did just that for their Autumn/Winter 2009 collection.

“Produced by acclaimed photographer Matthew Donaldson using a Phantom HD camera which captures up to 1500 frames a second. Often used in wildlife photography the camera allowed Matthew to capture the detail in our collection. Exclusive music by Zero 7.”

OFFICIAL SITE::FOLK

Imagery // Garance Doré

Traveling throughout Paris, Milan, New York and London, photographer and illustrator, Garance Doré’s images resonate with a viewer for their striking beauty and ability to capture moments with the fashion elite. Her subjects inspire and her lighting evokes a sense of seasonal warmness. All in all, perfect for fall.

OFFICIAL SITE::GARANCE DORE

Platform Song of The Month:: Wild Beasts "Hooting & Howling"

Distinct vocals and catchy tunes make this English band hard to ignore. Enjoy!

OFFICIAL SITE::WILD BEASTS

LISTEN::

Platform Sale Rack // Repetto

10/27–10/28 All footwear is 60 to 70 percent off at the Repetto fall sample sale. 84 Wooster St., nr. Spring St., Ste. 604; T–W (10–6).

I'm A Coal Miner

It’s time to replenish yourself and detoxify your body. All you have to do is eat some coal. I know, go with me on this. The makers of the Kuro Powder Box vow that by including a packet of their Kuro Powder into your diet daily, you’ll isolate toxins in the body and flush them out. You can use it when you bake, in your smoothies, pasta dough, pretty much in anything.

There are no known side effects to eating Kuro Powder.


MORE INFO::SORT OF COAL // KURO POWER BOX $20

The Selby Presents // Inès de la Fressange // Designer, Muse & Model

Recently named the most elegant woman in Paris, Inès de la Fressange does indeed evoke an image of chicness, which extends to her home. The Selby continues it's at home features with creative movers and shakers, but Fressange just might be the icing on the interior cake.

Q&A below slideshow.

CMJ/NY // OCT.20-24

There is a lot to look forward to next week! CMJ is finally here and lineups are going to be back-to-back.

"CMJ Network connects music fans and music industry professionals with the best in new music through interactive media, live events and print.CMJ Events produces the legendary CMJ Music Marathon, the largest and longest-running music industry event of its kind, in addition to live events and tours across the US."

MORE INFO::CMJ 2009

Broken Embraces, Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

Genius does it again.

"A man writes, lives and loves in darkness. Fourteen years before, he was in a brutal car crash on the island of Lanzarote. In the accident, he not only lost his sight, he also lost Lena, the love of his life. This man uses two names: Harry Caine, a playful pseudonym with which he signs his literary works, stories and scripts, and Mateo Blanco, his real name, with which he lives and signs the film he directs. After the accident, Mateo Blanco reduces himself to his pseudonym, Harry Caine. If he can’t direct films he can only survive with the idea that Mateo Blanco died on Lanzarote with his beloved Lena."

WATCH THE QT TRAILER:: BROKEN EMBRACES

Massive Attack // Splitting The Atom

New Massive Attack album, Splitting The Atom. We dig. Do you?

Splitting The Atom - Massive A...

ALBUM REVIEW, COURTESY OF PITCHFORK

Homage to Grace

VOGUE Creative Director, Grace Coddington is undeniably the glue that holds the magazine together. We finally saw The September Issue, and became totally smitten with Coddington. She is the nice dad to Anna Wintour's mean mommy act. And probably one of the only people willing to step up to the icy editrix. Not to mention, she's totally brilliant.

Platform Sale Rack // Archetype Showroom & Gallery

10/16–10/17 Archetype Showroom is hosting a fall/winter 2009 closet sample sale, offering one-of-a-kind pieces from YMC, Lewis, April 77, and more. 676 Broadway, nr. Bond St.; F (10–7), S (noon–5).

Kevin Phillips Directs Mum "Sing Along"

Bizarre and beautiful, director Kevin Phillips takes us on a taxidermy happy journey for Icelandic band, Múm.

Artist::Múm
Track::Sing Along
Director::Kevin Phillips
Prod. Co::N/A

Song of the Week::M83 "Kim & Jessie"

I've been hearing this song for months now, maybe even a year. But I was never able to find the name. And finally, last night, a dear bartender put my suffering to rest. Thank you.

OFFICIAL SITE::M83

Hedi Slimane // Follow-Up

Aha, Slimane!

"French production/distribution company MK2 asked Hedi Slimane to curate and art direct a box set of his favorite films. The American Youth boxset will present the following films along with a new set of Slimane photographs. Rebel Without a Cause; Who’s That Knocking at My Door; Woodstock; Zabriskie Point; Permanent Vacation; Rumble Fish; Last Days / Mala Noche; Boys Don’t Cry; Mysterious Skin; Wassup Rockers. The boxset will be released in November."

Again, more to come.

Alexander Wang

Woah, I need these. If not to fend off the pigeons who are so insistent on laying on my head.

VIEW COLLECTION//ALEXANDER WANG SPRING RTW 2010

Behind The Scenes At NYFW, Courtesy of The Moment

VIEW MORE //THE MOMENT

Vogue // Michelle Williams

A cropped Mia Farrow'esque haircut - ala Rosemary's Baby - accentuates Michelle William's pixie-like features. Her daily style is a mix of understated cool Brooks Brothers button downs and relaxed fit cut-offs, yet she still has an ability to look enviably classic when wearing designer clothing to award shows and premieres. Williams is the newest cover girl for Vogue, and Sally Singer visits the actress and single mother at her upstate New York home (her other home is in Brooklyn), and gets a few words with the complex starlet who defines the meaning of a strong single parent trying to get through it all.

VOGUE // Michelle Williams

Delusional Downtown Divas

Delusional Downtown Divas are webisodes we found out about not too long ago through the grape vine, and now, we just can't get enough. Currently streaming on Index Magazine online, the show's creators, Lena Dunham, Joana D'Avillez, and Isabel Halley have a knack for dry humor and wit. It's Absolutely Fabulous meets Party Girl.

"Delusional Downtown Divas chronicles the adventures of Oona, Swann, and AgNess, three young women hungry for art-world stardom but comically unaware of how to reach their goal of stylish domination. The DDD's are downtown natives, living in AgNess' father's Tribeca loft. They spend their days smoking pot, changing outfits every few minutes, and plotting about out how to worm their way back into the art world they were raised in-- but now they're adult women with professional aspirations, not just kids stealing pretzels from Leo Castelli's gallery kitchen."



VIEW THE WEBISODES // DELUSIONAL DOWNTOWN DIVAS

We Dig: Marchesa

More greatness from New York Fashion Week. Marchesa holds a special place in our hearts.

COPPOLA NOW // TETRO // COURTESY OF VMAN

Prolific director Francis Ford Coppola takes some tips from his kids, Sofia and Roman Coppola, and directs a low-budget film with unknown actors (Vincent Gallo is the face of the movie).

TETRO IS OUT IN JUNE FROM AMERICAN ZOETROPE
WWW.TETRO.COM

-- VMAN//COPPOLA NOW

Observe This Blog:: Sexy People

At first glance, the blog Sexy People, is a comedic look at how people pose for their obligatory class photos and family portraits. But it's also an interesting sociological look at everyone's need to appear functional and camera-ready. Nonetheless, we've all been there! And if this doesn't provide some camaraderie in embarrassing portrait moments, then I don't know what will.

Johan Renck Directs Fever Ray "Seven"

Amazing song. Amazing video?

ARTIST::FEVER RAY
TRACK::SEVEN
DIRECTOR::JOHAN RENCK
PROD.CO::R.A.F..

Home is where the heART is...

The elements of what a home signifies will be communicated through various mediums of works this Saturday at the show, appropriately titled “Home is where the heart is”, which will feature the work of various artists who will touch on the theme of the night through photography, painting, video, and more.

TO RSVP TO THIS PRIVATE EVENT, PLEASE EMAIL:: LISA@PINKFORESTFILMS.COM

ARTISTS::
Maria Berrio
Karina Cifuentes
Melissa Diaz
Scott Goodman
Stephanie Halmos
Corinne Kamiya
Jeri Lampert
Christos Olympios Katsiaouni
Gary Schwartz

Going Gaga For Preen

New York Fall Fashion Week is upon us, and we cannot contain ourselves, because despite economic woes, designers are turning it out full force giving us hope for a more fruitful future. Preen, which showed today, displayed an eclectic mix of duds infused with colors (like that pink number we're eyeing) but also toned it down with sophisticated black trousers and monochromatic tops. We loves.

The Ace Hotel, New York

I was delightfully introduced to the bar at The Ace Hotel this week, which is chicly stylized with deep-cushioned leather couches, dim lighting, and prohibition influenced decor. Although I didn't have the pleasure of escaping to the plush interiors of the hotel rooms, from the slideshow above, I can tell that I'd fall equally as hard for the impeccable furnishing and design.

OFFICIAL SITE::THE ACE HOTEL 20 W 29 ST (212) 679-2222