Independent Artists

More More I Love Yous! (Dolce & Gabbana Men’s Spring 2011)

by Antonio Miniño June 25, 2010 Designers

It’s the 20th Anniversary of D&G men’s line, and boy do those two know how to throw a party on the runway (and off the runway I’m sure). Linens, sheer whites and khakis abound in this special Spring 2011 show featuring the lovely Annie Lennox tickling the ivories. Watch video 1 and 2, and celebrate [...]

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Ale-Ale-Fashion (A Haute Guide Through Alejandro Music Video)

by Antonio Miniño June 24, 2010 Art

Whether you think she’s a copy cat or a devilishly inspired vixen, Lady Gaga is giving the fashion industry a helping hand by showcasing the hot and haute in her music videos. Collaborations between music artists and fashion houses is not a new thing, they have helped each other’s awareness since the beginning of MTV [...]

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Get Your Key To The City (No Joke) – Through June 27th

by Antonio Miniño June 24, 2010 Art

One to one, one at a time, all of the time, thousands of keys will be bestowed by thousands of people on thousands of citizens for thousands of reasons that deserve to be recognized. Keys to cities are traditionally given by a mayor to a hero or dignitary, symbolizing that they can have free entrance [...]

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New MensWear Line Hits Manhattan (AELEIS)

by Antonio Miniño June 24, 2010 Art

Why don’t we talk about  fall/winter collections on this horribly hot day? Fashionistas will tell you that it is better to stock up early on the latest trends, and nothing screams more “latest” than a new line with a vintage twist. AELEIS New York, the new menswear line by designer Philippe Trinh is sure to [...]

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Winners All Around – The Paper Plane Derby

by Karen Tortora-Lee June 15, 2010 Art

By all accounts the Come Out and Play festival was a huge success.  And we’re pleased to say that The Paper Plane Derby (featured earlier on THM) was winner of the Best Family Game!  CONGRATULATIONS! Our very own Stephen Tortora-Lee was an eager participant in the derby and wound up bringing home “Most Innovative Design”; his [...]

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De Profil: Meet DavidJr.Com

by Anne Jordanova June 10, 2010 De Profil

If you live in the New York City area then you have heard of DavidJr.Com. If you haven’t, you must have been sleeping. A trademark within himself, David (Bates) set up his franchise with only one thing- himself. As a filmmaker, one of a million in New York, he needed to stand apart from the [...]

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Paper Planes – The Only Way To Fly!

by Karen Tortora-Lee June 4, 2010 Art

Tell me the truth . . . Paper Airplanes – Origami for Americans or just a clever way to send the math test answers across the room? America’s favorite paper company, Dunder Mifflin, used the Paper Airplane in the director’s cut of their paper commercial, and everyone’s favorite engineer – Dilbert – has one in [...]

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SATC II: A Review In Whispers

by Sarah V. Schweig June 3, 2010 Film

* * * * “I’m scared.” “Me too.” * “I’m confused.” “Me too.” * “What just happened?” “Liza Minnelli dance number.” “Why?” “….” * Related Posts:No Related Posts

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Sister, Sister (And More) At The Frick Collection

by Karen Tortora-Lee May 26, 2010 Art

Living in New York,  flanked by some of the best museums of the world we often tend to forget that our city is home to some of the best small collections as well.  Last Sunday I spent some time reacquainting myself with the Frick Collection and I was reminded just how much I enjoy this [...]

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A Haunting At The Chelsea Hotel

by Anne Jordanova May 21, 2010 Art

I felt very compelled to share my experience of staying at the notorious Chelsea Hotel last night, as today it is still rattling me to the bone. I had a shoot last night, Wednesday, at the hotel in room 501. I found out it was an incredible suite on a floor very famous for housing [...]

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New Forms Of Something Different: A Review Of “Three Sisters Come And Go”

by Sarah V. Schweig May 17, 2010 Art

Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal; bad poets deface what they take, and good poets make it into something better, or at least something different. T.S. Eliot The very idea of Three Sisters Come and Go was risky to begin with.  A collaborative effort between the actors — Liza Cassidy, Claire Helene and Jackie Lowe [...]

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New Filmmakers Lose A Great Outlet -Rest in Peace Gen Art

by Anne Jordanova May 10, 2010 Film

For those who work in independent film in New York or LA – the announcement that Gen Art has finally become a victim of the recession hits hard. After 16 amazing years of bringing to the public emerging film, fashion, music, and fantastic parties – Gen Art’s rule has ended. Related Posts:No Related Posts

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Happy Mother’s Day From THM

by Karen Tortora-Lee May 9, 2010 Books

The Happiest Medium would like to wish all the Moms, all the children of moms, and all the fans of TV Moms a happy day today. Feeling Nostalgic for Carol Brady, or even Peg Bundy?  Then check this out: Related Posts:Saying Goodbye To FX’s Nip/Tuck

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In Defense Of The Real World

by Sarah V. Schweig May 4, 2010 Art

I’m not big on the real world.  But The Real World–well, that’s a different story.  I don’t have cable.  I don’t even have a TV.  It is therefore impossible to use innocent channel-surfing as an excuse to pause on a program of eight strangers living in a mansion having their lives taped.  No.  The steps [...]

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De Profil: Vanessa Paradis

by Anne Jordanova April 21, 2010 De Profil

This week, I’d like to feature one of my favorite singers and actresses of the past 20 years- Vanessa Paradis.  If you are only familair with Ms. Paradis as the wife of Johnny Depp, you are sadly missing out.  In France, this woman is a star-and has indeed earned it. Related Posts:No Related Posts

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Review of ‘Chloe’

by Anne Jordanova April 2, 2010 Film

It was great to see the crowd for this film at my local cinema last night. Yes, the reviews for this look like they are all over the map. But let it be said that without this fantastic casting (Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried-a powerful erotic, sexual trio), the glorious cinematography and the [...]

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Antonio’s Guide To April

by Antonio Miniño April 1, 2010 Art

It’s creeping up, you can tell by the rainy days and not-so-freezing weather. There’s also that mixed fashion I so love in Spring and the month of April; half the population is braving the still somewhat crisp temperatures and taking off the layers and boots, while the other is still hiding behind the winter parkas [...]

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