Louis Vuitton presents the new campaign featuring Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams for Louis Vuitton : A new advertising campaign capturing different facets of femininity and spotlighting three key city bags: the new Lockit, the Capucines, and the iconic Alma.

Styled by Carine Roitfeld & shot by Peter Lindbergh.

The Wes Anderson Mixtape

Great directors create their own genre and Wes Anderson movies are a genre unto themselves. His films are played out in linear motion, his actors moving like costumed dolls in a vast toy house. It's as much theatre as film. Here are Anderson’s movies remixed like a cross section of a doll’s house - the themes and styles blended and mashed together.

mixtape by Eclectic Method

MYKITA + Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela teams up with Berlin based modern manufactory MYKITA for the creation of a distinctive and complete optical range. Introducing two new concepts: 'Essential' and 'Dual' discover the collaborative film directed by Julien Soulier and Adrien Landre.

"KENZO FOREVER, NO?" Exhibition in Hyères

KENZO FOREVER, NO? is the exhibition launched by Carol and Humberto at the Villa Noailles during the 29th International Festival of Hyères and presents twelve KENZO looks beamed from the distant and recent past.
KENZO FOREVER, NO? was created in partnership with Villa Noailles and will be on view until the 25th May 2014.

living with lag - an oculus rift experiment

You wouldn't accept lag offline, so why do it online? ume.net, a fiber broadband provider that offers up to 1000 Mbit/s, performed an experiment. Four volunteers got to experience internet's biggest disturbance in real life - lag.

Boyhood, Trailer

A fictional drama made with the same group of actors over a 12-year period from 2002-2013 -- takes a one-of-a-kind trip, at once epic and intimate, through the exhilaration of childhood, the seismic shifts of a modern family and the very passage of time. 

The film tracks 6 year-old Mason (Ellar Coltrane) over life's most radically fluctuating decade, through a familiar whirl of family moves, family controversies, faltering marriages, re-marriages, new schools, first loves, lost loves, good times, scary times and a constantly unfolding mix of heartbreak and wonder. But the results are unpredictable, as one moment braids into the next, entwining into a deeply personal experience of the incidents that shape us as we grow up and the ever-changing nature of our lives. 

As the story begins, dreamy-eyed grade-schooler Mason faces upheaval: his devoted, struggling single mom Olivia (Patricia Arquette) has decided to move him and older sister Samantha (Lorelei Linklater) to Houston -- just as their long-absent father Mason Sr. (Ethan Hawke) returns from Alaska to re-enter their world. Thus begins life's non-stop flux. Yet through a tide of parents and stepparents, girls, teachers and bosses, dangers, yearnings and creative passions, Mason emerges to head down his own road. 


Directed by Richard Linklater.

Cast with Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Tamara Jolaine, Evie Thompson, Lorelei Linklater. 

Release July 11, 2014

Gisele For H&M

French DJ and producer Bob Sinclar and Gisele Bündchen have teamed up for a cover of the iconic song "Heart Of Glass" by Blondie.

Modern beats and production update the magical groove, while Gisele sings with her characteristic sensual voice and adds an aura of international stardom. "Heart Of Glass" was recorded in New York and Los Angeles. Bob Sinclar is a legendary DJ and producer and has been one of the biggest names in house music for over a decade. Some of his most popular hits include "Love Generation" and "World, Hold On". When Bob is not touring the world, he is based in Paris and Los Angeles, where he has his own studios.

This is a non-profit project; H&M, Bob Sinclar and Gisele Bündchen will donate all their royalties to UNICEF and its work on education.

Education is one of the most efficient, successful and cost-effective ways to end poverty. By downloading the song you will support UNICEF to help the most vulnerable children have a better future through education.

100 years Giving Life Advice

We've learned a lot in 100 years and it shows in the latest additions to our lineup.

The Horse Rider

We present to you the third video editorial entitled 'The Horse Rider', this time featuring a full outfit by the Swedish brand COMMON.

Thanks again to creative talents of director Sven Schrader and Maximillian Scibb, Team SOTO for their contribution to the video.

HOLIDAYS

happy holidays to all, we see on 28 April

Booka Shade - Crossing Borders

Directed by Ryan Staake

Director of Photography: TS Pfeffer
Production Companies: Pier Pictures & Riff Raff
Producers: Robert McHugh & TS Pfeffer
UK Producer: Sarah-Jane Boardman
Director's Rep: Joceline Gabriel
Commissioner: John Moule
Associate Producer: Shane Latham
Aerials: Octofilms
Pilot: Shane Latham
Aerial Technician: David Ham
Camera Rig: 360 Heros
Macro Footage: Andrew Ruse
Post Production: Pomp&Clout
VFX: Ryan Staake & Aaron Vinton
Color Grade: Mikey Rossiter at The Mill
Color Producer: Heath Raymond

Shot in California. The Making Of

Mun Foong, A.K.A Wayward

"Following my passion is literally like jumping off a cliff", is how Mun Foong, owner and designer of fashion label A.K.A Wayward, describes her transition from graphic to fashion design.

Originally trained as a graphic designer and having worked in advertising for a number of years, Mun Foong's story is one about childhood interests - cutting up living room curtains to make cloths - to switching careers to follow a passion, even if it means having to teach herself all the skills needed, right from scratch.

Follow us, as Mun Foong tells us about her challenges and inspirations as she puts together a collection for her latest campaign. 

A.K.A Wayward

Godzilla - Extended Look

In Summer 2014, the world's most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure "Godzilla." From visionary new director Gareth Edwards ("Monsters") comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless.

In theaters May 16th.

Stan Smith Lemon Shoes

RUINART - Blanc de Blancs Collection by GEORGIA RUSSELL

For Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, the artist Georgia Russell has created and sculpted an immaculate white adornment, incised with numerous notches, as a tribute to the magnificent cellars of the House of Ruinart. The subtle play of light on the bottle reveals the golden glints of the Chardonnay, the symbolic grape variety of the House of Ruinart.

Credits:
- Directed by Frédéric Guelaff
- Production: Novoprod

OP-light by Bilge Nur Saltik

OP-light is a wall-light series designed by Bilge Nur Saltık. A part of the OP-jects collection, OP-light uses the refraction of light as a tool to create optical illusions. Nur was interested in distortion and how different materials and textures create different patterns through layering. Her aim was to capture the moving pattern that the distorted effect creates.
This light fixture contains multiple layers of textured panels. Each clear geometrical textured panel functions to reflect the light. By rotating these panels, OP-light creates moving light patterns. Playing with density and the angles of the texture enhances the effect of the illusions. When turned-on, OP-light creates continuous magical and playful visual illusions of light.

Aqua Mekong Luxury Cruises

Aqua Expeditions is pleased to announce the arrival of The Aqua Mekong, our custom-designed 20 suite luxury cruiseship sailing on the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam beginning in the Fall of 2014. Reservations now open for the Mekong River's first 5-star cruise experience on the historic and culturally rich waterway in Southeast Asia.

Samsara, 2011

Filmed over five years in twenty-five countries, SAMSARA is a new, non-verbal documentary from filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, the creators of BARAKA. It is one of only a handful of films shot on 70mm in the past forty years.

Sony - Audio Panning

Gold & Bronce winner Radio Spot at El Ojo de Iberoamérica 2013. The first Classic for Bolivia.
We highly recommend to use earphones. It was created for car speakers systems during rush hour.

Ter Et Bantine Fall Winter 2014/2015

SHOWstudio: SOAP OPERA - Joseph Lally: Episode#7: Breathless

Lally's 7th 'Soap Opera' episode sees model and photographer Julian Schratter make his acting debut, turning into a murderer in one take.

Sevilla

Three youngsters make a roadtrip that will change their lives forever.

Director: Bram Schouw
Screenplay: Marcel Roijaards
D.O.P: Jasper Wolf
Production Design: Rikke Jelier
Sound: Evelien van der Molen
Music: Rutger Reinders
Editor: Annelien van Wijnbergen @ Kapsalon
Grading & Online: Laurens Orij @ CRABSALAD
Production: BALDR Film, Frank Hoeve & Katja Draaijer
Winner Golden Calf Netherlands Film Festival 2012
Official Selection International Short Film Festival Clermont-Ferrand 2013
Winner Grand Prix Film Festival Altkirch 2013
Winner Zilveren Krulstaart Netherlands Film Festival 2013
Winner Audience award Festival European Shorts in Bordeaux 2013
Special Mention Festival International du Court Métrage in Lille 2013
3rd prize BE film festival New York 2013
Nomination Best Cinematography GRAND OFF WARSAW 2013

The Moment of Beauty

Direction, Concept, Design & Animation by Takayuki Sato
Music Composed by Yukiko Tanaka
Starring: Sayo Akasaka
Director of Photography: Tsutomu Fujimoto
Makeup / Hair: Shinya Kumazaki
Special thanks: (In alphabetical order)
Adobe Japan, Bellona Model Agency, Flashback Japan, ISP, Nasoundra Palace Studio, Tsukishima Studio and my family

Ballantine's Presents Ben Mead's Art of Drumming

Ever wondered what music actually looks like? See what happens when Ballantine's challenged London based drummer and star of our global TV commercial - Ben Mead - to #StayTrue in a unique experiment to literally capture the shape of sound.

Chicago: The Great American City

Directed & Produced by Kristopher Rey-Talley
Produced by Kristopher Rey-Talley & Sam Wootton
Creative Director: Jason Peterson for HAVAS
Director of Photography: Sam Wootton
2nd Unit Director of Photography: Ryan Dickie
1st AC: Steven Talley
Edited by Sam Wootton & Kristopher Rey-Talley
Sound Design by Todd B.
Creative Director: Jason Peterson for HAVAS

Queen of the Night: Giovanna Battaglia

A Nocturnal Meander Through New York’s Most Decadent Nightspot with the Italian Fashion Darling 

“It’s somewhere between a dream and a nightmare,” explains Giovanna Battaglia of navigating the labyrinth of the Diamond Horseshoe club, the Broadway venue recently resurrected at the Paramount Hotel. The W magazine Contributing Fashion Editor was captured in this voyeuristic short as she played hostess at theatrical ball Queen of the Night during the recent FW14 New York shows. Moonlighting as Creative Director of the immersive event, Battaglia has conjured a world filled with wildly exaggerated Thom Browne-designed costumes and lobster-stuffed steel birdcages by Jennifer Rubell, where unsuspecting spectators are plucked into secret chambers for a solo encounter. “The place smells like cigarettes, sex, perfume, whiskey and church rolled into one,” says Set Designer Douglas Little of the sensory overload. “It’s kind of sinful, classic, decadent and slightly salacious, but it’s there to shake up New York nightlife.” The basement club was first opened in 1938 by Manhattan impresario Billy Rose, and Battaglia is nostalgic for the wayward decadence of the swing-era: “Baz Luhrmann told me the scene in The Great Gatsby when Leonardo Dicaprio is in an underground speakeasy was inspired by the original Diamond Horseshoe,” she says. Here the front row regular gives NOWNESS a quick-fire guide to her quintessential night out.

What's the best party you've ever been to?
Giovanna Batagglia: Dolce & Gabbana’s Venice Alta Moda masked ball. Arriving at the Palazzo with the gondola at night was like something from another era: everybody wearing amazing costumes and masks. The decor was like a 1700 dream.

Cocktail of choice?
GB: Vodka on the rocks. 


Party trick?
GB: No trick, just make sure you have dinner before.

Sprit animal?
GB: A bat and leopard hybrid. 


Four people—dead or alive—you’d like to have at your next dinner?
GB: Cleopatra, Dalí, Baz Luhrmann and Beyoncé.

Best hangover cure?
GB: A steam sauna and a Bloody Mary.

Water

Nike Football: Risk Everything. Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr. & Wayne Rooney

To win glory on the world's biggest stage, the world's greatest footballers must be willing to Risk Everything.

Slow Life

The most important living organisms that play the key functions in the biosphere might not seem exciting when it comes to motion. Plants, fungi, sponges, corals, plankton, and microorganisms make life on Earth possible and do all the hard biochemical job. Similarly to all living things, they are dynamic, mobile, and fundamentally have the same motion properties as us. They grow, reproduce, spread, move towards source of energy, and away from unfavorable conditions. However, their speeds happen to be out of sync with our narrow perception. Our brains are wired to comprehend and follow fast and dynamic events better, especially those very few that happen at speeds comparable to ours. In a world of blazingly fast predators and escaping prey events where it takes minutes, hours, or days to notice any changes are harder to grasp. 

Get more info in Microworlds

Comme des Garçons SHIRT Fall/Winter 2014 2015

A GIRL NAMED ELASTIKA

She’s young, dreamy and fearless, she drives cars way too fast, she’s also a yamakasi. She likes adventure, fireworks and unrelenting seas. From the day I conceived her, I’ve been a worried father. And a proud one too.