Glenn O’Brien Reads Hilarious Passages from His New Book

Heritage seeds, the definitive Lee "Scratch" Perry film, Vimeo's app and more in our week in review

In anticipation of his forthcoming behemoth book “How to Be a Man: A Guide to Style and Behavior for the Modern Man,” Glenn O’Brien gives a sneak preview in the form of a video reading.

Cylinder Belt Bag

Rodarte's upcycled bag for Opening Ceremony channels free-spirited style

From tutus for Black Swan to fine fabrics for furniture maker Knoll, Rodarte‘s Mulleavy sisters often lend their design talents to those seeking their virtuosic ability to cut and paste style references. Their Cylinder Belt Bag for Opening Ceremony, from the first collection in their collaborative line, sees the L.A.-based duo turn a new corner with a sturdy handbag crafted from vintage leather belts. The …

Fatto a Mano for the Future

Fendi and architects Aranda/Lasch interpret organic algorithms through craftsmanship

Technology and craft are common buzzwords these days, but the recent collaboration between Fendi and architecture duo Aranda/Lasch explores the duality with an unusual concept. Dubbed “Modern Primitives,” the project started with Aranda/Lasch’s sculptural installations based on a crystal structure and its “forbidden symmetries”, which debuted at the 2010 Venice Biennale before landing stateside at Design Miami last December. The sculptures, the result of the …