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Casting Call: The Associate

May 23, 2014

The Associate follows the story of a graduate student at Yale Law School, Kyle McAvoy. While McAvoy is pegged as the Ivy Leaguer with limitless potential, he has a lurking secret from his undergraduate days.

First Dibs: Mulberry Tessie Bag

May 16, 2014

When it comes to accessories, British label Mulberry is an expert at striking a balance between functionality and elegance.

Barneys Before Friday’s Frieze

May 7, 2014

In anticipation of Frieze New York, which kicks off this Friday, Barneys has launched an exclusive collaboration with artisanal rug makers, Henzel Studio.

First Dibs: Givenchy Fall 2014 Look 40

May 2, 2014

In Riccardo Tisci’s Fall 2014 collection of loud, attention-grabbing animal prints, this subtle beauty stands apart.

Trailer Face-Off: Boyhood vs. Ping-Pong Summer

May 1, 2014

This week: Boyhood vs. Ping Pong Summer, two coming-of-age films that see their protagonists move from childhood into adolescence.

Trailer Face-Off: The Drop vs. Night Moves

April 2, 2014

This week: The Drop vs. Night Moves: two films that dabble in the world of illicit activities.

Exclusive Video Premiere: ‘Called You Mine,’ Cape Lion

April 2, 2014

Swedish duo Cape Lion, comprised of Carl-Johan Sevedag and Martin Wiklund, is the latest in a long line of Stockholm-bred pop genius (we’re pretty sure Max Martin put something in the water over there); we’re pleased to give you a first glance at their newest video, “Called You Mine.”

Casting Call: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley

March 27, 2014

Warner Bros. Pictures is adapting Jeffrey Spivak’s biography Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley.

Exclusive Video Premiere: ‘Tethered Bones,’ Talos

March 26, 2014

Irish native Talos (Eoin French)’s haunting vocals strike a chilling chord in his latest single, “Tethered Bones.” The song, produced by Ian Ring of Young Wonder, is described by Talos as “a love song about how a relationship can engulf and transform you: what it can and does take away. What you lose and what you gain.”

Exclusive Song Premiere: ‘Human Nature,’ Caught a Ghost

March 10, 2014

In postmodern fashion, Caught a Ghost’s “Human Nature” is designed to parody a contemporary pop song.

First Dibs: Prada Fall 2014 Look 29

March 7, 2014

Prada’s 2014 F/W collection evoked a sense of organized chaos; bold prints and punchy colors were juxtaposed with understated shift dresses.

Trailer Face-Off: Le Week-end vs. The Love Punch

March 5, 2014

This week: Le Week-end and The Love Punch, two stories of British love rekindled on French soil.

New Again: Elizabeth Taylor

March 5, 2014

We’ve been thinking about Elizabeth Taylor quite a bit over the past week: last Thursday would have been her 82nd birthday. This past Sunday we witnessed Cate Blanchett take home her second Oscar at the 86th Annual Academy Awards—a feat accomplished by only a select few actors and actresses, including Taylor.

Most Wanted: Chloé Taffeta-Trimmed Top

March 4, 2014

It doesn’t come as a surprise that the creative director of Chloé, Clare Wright Keller, used to be a menswear designer; the nuanced interplay between masculine and feminine is strongly felt in her collections.

Casting Call: The Bottoms

February 21, 2014

Author Joe R. Lansdale character’s will jump from page to screen for the second time this year (Cold In July premiered at Sundance in January) with the adaptation of his Edgar Award-winning novel The Bottoms.

Fancy Footwear: Grenson for Mr Porter

February 20, 2014

A well-dressed man starts with a well-made pair of shoes.

Trailer Face-Off! Million Dollar Arm vs. Draft Day

February 13, 2014

This week: Million Dollar Arm vs. Draft Day, two sports films that challenge conventionality.

Narciso Rodriguez

February 12, 2014

Narciso Rodriguez has never been afraid of incorporating striking statement colors in an otherwise neutral palette.

Rag & Bone’s Transatlantic Girl

February 10, 2014

Most of Rag & Bone’s previous collections have drawn on vintage themes for inspiration; ’70s inspired skiing uniforms, Pan Am flight attendant gear, and acid-wash jeans of the ’80s have all appeared on the runway.