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Want to take a glimpse at what people in Tokyo are doing right now? The new website This is Now streams real-time photos from Instagram based on users' geotag location. It captures the movement of 12 different cities in a fluid timeline, so you can instantly find out what's happening around the world. Check out what people from Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Tel Aviv, Paris, and Stockholm are up to this afternoon! MORE>>
Want to take a glimpse at what people in Tokyo are doing right now? The new website This is Now streams real-time photos from Instagram based on users' geotag location. It captures the movement of 12 different cities in a fluid timeline, so you can instantly find out what's happening around the world. Check out what people from Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Tel Aviv, Paris, and Stockholm are up to this afternoon! More»
Tully McLoughlin, a Yale grad living in Ghana, teamed up with his college buddy, Alf Molinas, who currently lives in Tokyo, to host the global event of the summer: Global Float --- an international flash mob dance party, promoted by social media to pick up all over the world. More»
Asia is a secret playground for musicians. Music festivals are rampant in the summer months, and huge international acts share the stage with obscure but equally good local artists. The best part about music festivals in this part of the world is that they have yet to develop a mainstream following like that of Glastonbury or Coachella, making tickets accessible and affordable. On the artistic side of things, musicians who play at these festivals often drop the superficial act largely due to the absence of the paparazzi and the presence of fans that are truly there for the music, rather than the festival brand. Here are some festivals coming up in the summer that are worth booking your flights for. More»
Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons is on the hunt for a good fashion find. The Japanese designer is currently deciding on a site for a New York Dover Street Market to accompany the store's London and Ginza, Tokyo locations, and she'll only settle for a perfect fit. More»
Gift GivingIf you've got the travel bug but lack the funds to run with the jet-setters, we've got the perfect solution to help you visit far-flung destinations without ever leaving home. The Scent of Departure perfumes has bottled up the aromas of some of the world's best cities, and for only $45 per bottle, you can smell like London, Los Angeles, Seoul, Dubai, or a number of other places. More»
One half of the powerhouse team Verrecchia & Partners -- the two brothers responsible for producing some of the coolest restaurants (such as Café Gitane at the Jane Hotel), music (such as covers of Serge Gainsbourg's songs), magazines (such as L'Officiel Hommes), along with fashion and art out there -- Vassili Verrecchia has a lot to be happy about. He's getting married in June to his fiancé, Lara, his lifestyle allows him to travel the world, and he's got a bevvy of new projects in the works.
While his brother, Timothee, runs the NYC office, Vassili takes on the Paris-based side of things. To gain some insight to what inspires such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, we asked Vass to show off some of his favorite worldly and sentimental possessions in his Paris home. See where Vass's travels have taken him... More»
Instead of photographers fighting for the best spot near the runway, they are now competing to capturing the best look off the catwalk. The trend of 'street style' is dominating the fashion industry as of late, so check out these awesome street style blogs for inspiration for your next look! More»
This past weekend, Fashion's Night Out hit Tokyo for the first time ever. Vogue editors from around the globe, including Anna Wintour, visited the fashion-forward city to celebrate the Japan's FNO debut, alongside designers like Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli, Derek Lam, Christopher Bailey, Kris Van Assche, and more. More»
via la.guestofaguest.com As Southern California residents, the situation is a painful reminder that our uneasy peace with the San Andreas Fault is never a given, and that our preparation for such a disaster is, in all likelihood, woefully inadequate. And for me personally, I thought about the country, easily the craziest, most interesting place I've ever called home, and the people I worked, learned and lived with. So I figured today I'd give you my own little version of why I care about Japan, and why you might too. MORE>>
[Editor's Note: Today we're taking a different approach to the daily "Besk $2k" post for a worthy cause.] Over the weekend, I, like a lot of people, watched the news from Japan with a heavy sadness. As citizens of the world, we of course feel compassion for anyone dealing with the tragic aftermath of natural disaster. As Southern California residents, the situation is a painful reminder that our uneasy peace with the San Andreas Fault is never a given, and that our preparation for such a disaster is, in all likelihood, woefully inadequate. And for me personally, I thought about the country, easily the craziest, most interesting place I've ever called home, and the people I worked, learned and lived with. So I figured today I'd give you my own little version of why I care about Japan, and why you might too. More»
Interview With Creative Time's Anne Pasternak Who Is Changing The Way We View Our Public Art
We sat down with Anne Pasternak for a few questions about Creative Time's past and future, as well as the importance of having an awareness about public art in the city.
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