Thierry Boutemy's mood board (left, courtesy of Thierry Boutemy & Jérémy Dhennin); Our Thierry Boutemy for Opening Ceremony Grass Tabio Crew Socks
Yes, Thierry Boutemy is a florist. But, that doesn't mean he works solely with dainty roses and carnations. The grass tabio crew socks ground the collection quite literally, with their prints of grasses and weeds. “[Thierry] didn’t just bring what you’d think of at a florist’s,” the OC design team said. “He had dirt and grass, and pollen and dying flowers, which we thought was cool and different.”
Behind The Seams: The Beauty In Dirt And Grass
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Most Wanted: Fujifilm Instax Share Printer SP-1
"Most Wanted" presents our favorite and most coveted items available at OC.
With Fujifilm's Instax Share Printer SP-1, you don't have to choose between Instagram and IRL. Snap the perfect selfie, choose a filter, and send it directly to the printer from your smartphone with the Instax Share App––which can also transmit real-time info like date, time, and weather to show up on your prints. Et voilà! Now you get to shake it like a Fujifilm picture. (Did we mention up to eight people can do this at once?!)
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A Brief History Of World Cup Fashion
Yes, it's true, the first goal of the World Cup was Brazil scoring on itself. But at least they did it in style. For the next few weeks, soccer players will be donning their national kits with pride: loose-fitting shorts, jerseys with sleeves, long socks, and that implacable aura of laid-back cool. Unlike swimwear (which was once made of wool) the look hasn’t transformed dramatically over the years. But it does have its story to tell.
“From about the '20s to the '60s there wasn’t a ton of change. You would see teams wearing the same jerseys for years in a row, simple, clean, beautiful,” said George Quraishi, a founder and editor of the soccer magazine Howler. Systematic numbering on the backs of the shirts wasn’t even introduced until the 1954 World Cup.
Some sartorial standouts have been Brazil 1970, a simple yellow shirt with rainforest-green arm bands, and Netherlands 1974, a deep, molten orange with black stripes.
1980s soccer kits were defined by, what else, short shorts. “Oh my god, you’re almost seeing cheek. That’s one look I do not see coming back," said Calen Carr, a professional soccer player who has played for the Houston Dynamo and the Chicago Fire and who now runs the Instagram project @fiftytofourteen.
1994 gave us the gift of the USA denim kit: loud, tacky, patriotic, and fondly remembered as the ugliest uniform of all the time. That year also gave us Mexican goalie Jorge Campos' wild neon kit (that we love) and Nigeria's "dollar bill" design.
Everything changed in 2000, when Major League Soccer started allowing advertising on jerseys. Now, strict FIFA regulations determine many design decisions. A 92-page document outlines minute details, such as logo placement, down to the centimeter. It’s no fashion joke––one year Cameroon opted for a onesie and accrued serious penalties.
Technology also now plays a major role in the design of a jersey. “They’ve gotten a lot lighter. You almost feel like you don’t have anything on,” said Carr.
Linda Tain, a professor of fashion art, design, and history of clothing at FIT, said about this year’s uniforms, “It’s a lot about color-blocking [and] stripes, both diagonal and horizontal and vertical. Some are doing it well and some are over-processing.”
“One of the most beautiful is the German shirt,” she continued, “which is a very symmetrical, dipped stripe. It’s high on the chest so it focuses on the player’s face, even though it's mostly white. Its graphic is strong and it has a very dynamic feel to it.”
The Belgian shirt, however, is “a little much of a hodgepodge. It has good bones and could develop into something that makes a statement. Right now, it’s a work in progress,” said Tain.
“France
“From about the '20s to the '60s there wasn’t a ton of change. You would see teams wearing the same jerseys for years in a row, simple, clean, beautiful,” said George Quraishi, a founder and editor of the soccer magazine Howler. Systematic numbering on the backs of the shirts wasn’t even introduced until the 1954 World Cup.
Some sartorial standouts have been Brazil 1970, a simple yellow shirt with rainforest-green arm bands, and Netherlands 1974, a deep, molten orange with black stripes.
1980s soccer kits were defined by, what else, short shorts. “Oh my god, you’re almost seeing cheek. That’s one look I do not see coming back," said Calen Carr, a professional soccer player who has played for the Houston Dynamo and the Chicago Fire and who now runs the Instagram project @fiftytofourteen.
1994 gave us the gift of the USA denim kit: loud, tacky, patriotic, and fondly remembered as the ugliest uniform of all the time. That year also gave us Mexican goalie Jorge Campos' wild neon kit (that we love) and Nigeria's "dollar bill" design.
Everything changed in 2000, when Major League Soccer started allowing advertising on jerseys. Now, strict FIFA regulations determine many design decisions. A 92-page document outlines minute details, such as logo placement, down to the centimeter. It’s no fashion joke––one year Cameroon opted for a onesie and accrued serious penalties.
Technology also now plays a major role in the design of a jersey. “They’ve gotten a lot lighter. You almost feel like you don’t have anything on,” said Carr.
Linda Tain, a professor of fashion art, design, and history of clothing at FIT, said about this year’s uniforms, “It’s a lot about color-blocking [and] stripes, both diagonal and horizontal and vertical. Some are doing it well and some are over-processing.”
“One of the most beautiful is the German shirt,” she continued, “which is a very symmetrical, dipped stripe. It’s high on the chest so it focuses on the player’s face, even though it's mostly white. Its graphic is strong and it has a very dynamic feel to it.”
The Belgian shirt, however, is “a little much of a hodgepodge. It has good bones and could develop into something that makes a statement. Right now, it’s a work in progress,” said Tain.
“France
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The Heel You'll Want To Wear ALL Summer....
In the battle of chic versus comfort in footwear, Belgian designer Veronique Branquinho introduces a functional peace treaty. Her latest kicks are geometric reinterpretations of the summer sandal, incorporating lightweight materials, breathable soles, and, to complete the equation, subtle colorways of soft, muted pastels and wear-with-all blacks.
Perfect for the transition from day to evening, these sandals (with the exception of the flat) come equipped with chunky, wooden heels—that range in height—yielding both extra balance and comfort for, say, gallery hopping in Chelsea or a late dinner with friends.
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Florinas Flat Ankle Strap Sandals in green/white
Perfect for the transition from day to evening, these sandals (with the exception of the flat) come equipped with chunky, wooden heels—that range in height—yielding both extra balance and comfort for, say, gallery hopping in Chelsea or a late dinner with friends.
Shop all Veronique Branquinho here
CURENE OPEN-TOE LUCITE HEELS in mint green. Photos by Kindall Almond
Fossalta Open-Toe Column Heels in black
Curene Open-Toe Lucite Heels in mint green
Florinas Flat Ankle Strap Sandals in green/white
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Lee Roach Spring/Summer 2015 At London Collections: Men
If you look at LEE ROACH's Spring/Summer 2015 show and compare it to his previous two shows, you might wonder if you're seeing triple. But that's the point. "Each collection is an evolution of the last through which fabrication and construction play a key role," said Lee. "A new collection should present a new offering without discarding the previous." What Lee presents isn't meant to be groundbreaking, but instead pushes the limits of timeless classics. When we asked the designer to describe his brand in three words, he said, "Modern urban uniform." Defining a uniform is the designer's modus operandi, striving towards a complete, unwavering Lee Roach aesthetic.
The clothes this season are made in a limited palette of red, khaki, black, navy, and white, with a sprinkling of construction orange thrown in for a jarring effect. Lightweight and double-faced linens keep the looks breezy but structured, and the previous seasons' fastening belt closures were replaced with snap buttons to further streamline the exterior. High waistbelts cinch the slim-fitting coats, evoking the image of stripped-down military garments, which, unsurprisingly, Lee is a fan of: "I am interested in how military garments are designed purely with function in mind, specifically the tactical vests and detachable shells, [and] the way in which they are constructed and fastened." But, it's uniforms of all kind that serve as muse, with sports uniforms informing the vinyl prints (including the word "PROTECT," which emphasizes the designer's idea of a protective uniform) and mesh tank tops.
In a world of hypebeasts and constantly changing trends, such asceticism is unique and refreshing. Garments are stripped of clutter, creating sleek silhouettes. Coats are left purposely unlined yet perfectly refined, toying with the combination of comfort and formality. With each collection Lee presents a further-modernized version of Savile Row classics. His search for the urban uniform produces looks that are appealing across the board—whether you're into the minimalist look, or are just after a no-nonsense wardrobe.
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The clothes this season are made in a limited palette of red, khaki, black, navy, and white, with a sprinkling of construction orange thrown in for a jarring effect. Lightweight and double-faced linens keep the looks breezy but structured, and the previous seasons' fastening belt closures were replaced with snap buttons to further streamline the exterior. High waistbelts cinch the slim-fitting coats, evoking the image of stripped-down military garments, which, unsurprisingly, Lee is a fan of: "I am interested in how military garments are designed purely with function in mind, specifically the tactical vests and detachable shells, [and] the way in which they are constructed and fastened." But, it's uniforms of all kind that serve as muse, with sports uniforms informing the vinyl prints (including the word "PROTECT," which emphasizes the designer's idea of a protective uniform) and mesh tank tops.
In a world of hypebeasts and constantly changing trends, such asceticism is unique and refreshing. Garments are stripped of clutter, creating sleek silhouettes. Coats are left purposely unlined yet perfectly refined, toying with the combination of comfort and formality. With each collection Lee presents a further-modernized version of Savile Row classics. His search for the urban uniform produces looks that are appealing across the board—whether you're into the minimalist look, or are just after a no-nonsense wardrobe.
E-mail ONLINE@OPENINGCEREMONY.US to be notified once the Spring/Summer 2015 collection hits OC!
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To Have & To Hold: Commes Des Garcons
Sometimes, we’re coveting a neon polka-dot jumper and sometimes, we want something understated, well-made, and timeless. Basic but not basic, especially when it comes to an essential item like a wallet.
And, nothing says classic more than the Raised Spike Wallet from Commes des Garcons, the most elegant way to getting your life organized. Fashion isn’t always practical, but this wallet is a surprising functional, with enough pockets to effortlessly spot your credit card at the end of a meal, or pull out your business card in style. This beauty is made from 100% cowhide with gorgeous raised seams for texture (and that edginess we've come to expect from CDG). Most importantly, it’s all you need when you leave the house in the morning (OK, and maybe that iPhone).
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RAISED SPIKE LONG-ZIP WALLET in black
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Raised Spike Medium Zip-Around Wallet in red
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Raised Spike Half Zip-Around Wallet in black
And, nothing says classic more than the Raised Spike Wallet from Commes des Garcons, the most elegant way to getting your life organized. Fashion isn’t always practical, but this wallet is a surprising functional, with enough pockets to effortlessly spot your credit card at the end of a meal, or pull out your business card in style. This beauty is made from 100% cowhide with gorgeous raised seams for texture (and that edginess we've come to expect from CDG). Most importantly, it’s all you need when you leave the house in the morning (OK, and maybe that iPhone).
Shop all Commes des Garcons Raised Spike wallets here
RAISED SPIKE LONG-ZIP WALLET in black
Raised Spike Medium Zip-Around Wallet in red
Raised Spike Half Zip-Around Wallet in black
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This It-Girl Is Changing Switzerland, One Taboo At A Time
Fiona Duncan sits down with her girl crush, and gets an exclusive preview of the latest issues of Sang Bleu and Novembre.
I first saw Jeanne-Salomé Rochat's work in December 2012, when a friend requested that I hunt down a copy of this cult tattoo magazine for him. He sent me the name, Sang Bleu, and a list of possible retailers in Manhattan. And finally, at a bulk tattoo and piercing supply shop on Canal Street, I found an issue for $85. It was worth the price.
Rochat is the co-creative director of Sang Bleu, alongside tattoo artist Maxime Büechi. She also directs Novembre, a Switzerland-based magazine about counterculture art and innovation in Switzerland.
Rochat splits her time between Geneva, London, and Berlin, so when I was visiting the latter city on a recent trip, we decided to meet near her apartment, in front of the Kaiser's at Kottbusser Tor in Kreuzberg. I began by asking Rochat if she had any tattoos. "Just one," she said, pulling down her bottom lip to reveal, in janky prison lettering, the words "corporate cannibal." The phrase, she explained, is borrowed from a late Grace Jones hit that goes, "Pleased to meet you. Pleased to have you on my plate. I'm a man-eating machine, corporate cannibal, digital criminal."
FIONA DUNCAN: How long have you lived in Berlin?
JEANNE-SALOMÉ ROCHAT: A year, but I'm away about half the time. I have my clothes here, which is the main way I define where I live.
Sang Bleu is quite timeless. What makes it a magazine of today is probably the shameless juxtaposition of the various subjects we treat, but the content isn't organized according to an external schedule. Sang Bleu has it's own space and time, it's more about disorder and entropy.
I don't know much about Switzerland beyond the stereotypes, like cheese, chocolate, neutrality, watches...and banks. Tell us more.
Those things are really true, and that's what's funny about Switzerland: It's somehow so simple and caricature-like, but also full of contradictions. It's also still somewhat of a utopia. We also have a very strange relationship to being alive in Europe and the world. The question of representation and image, especially self-image, is rather complex. So, what's interesting about doing to a Swiss magazine with and abou
I first saw Jeanne-Salomé Rochat's work in December 2012, when a friend requested that I hunt down a copy of this cult tattoo magazine for him. He sent me the name, Sang Bleu, and a list of possible retailers in Manhattan. And finally, at a bulk tattoo and piercing supply shop on Canal Street, I found an issue for $85. It was worth the price.
Rochat is the co-creative director of Sang Bleu, alongside tattoo artist Maxime Büechi. She also directs Novembre, a Switzerland-based magazine about counterculture art and innovation in Switzerland.
Rochat splits her time between Geneva, London, and Berlin, so when I was visiting the latter city on a recent trip, we decided to meet near her apartment, in front of the Kaiser's at Kottbusser Tor in Kreuzberg. I began by asking Rochat if she had any tattoos. "Just one," she said, pulling down her bottom lip to reveal, in janky prison lettering, the words "corporate cannibal." The phrase, she explained, is borrowed from a late Grace Jones hit that goes, "Pleased to meet you. Pleased to have you on my plate. I'm a man-eating machine, corporate cannibal, digital criminal."
FIONA DUNCAN: How long have you lived in Berlin?
JEANNE-SALOMÉ ROCHAT: A year, but I'm away about half the time. I have my clothes here, which is the main way I define where I live.
How many clothes do you have? You're such a fashion plate; I bet you have a lot.
I have so much. Sometimes it kills me. But most of the time, I love them. Folding my clothes, for example, is something I love to do. Even if they are already folded, I'll fold them better.
Novembre is so digital. If I had to describe it to someone who wasn't familiar with the magazine, I'd describe it as very new media. Was it like that from the beginning?
Definitely. We continue to try and build the bridge between fine arts with the more applied arts, which is one of the taboos of Swiss culture.
Sang Bleu is quite timeless. What makes it a magazine of today is probably the shameless juxtaposition of the various subjects we treat, but the content isn't organized according to an external schedule. Sang Bleu has it's own space and time, it's more about disorder and entropy.
I don't know much about Switzerland beyond the stereotypes, like cheese, chocolate, neutrality, watches...and banks. Tell us more.
Those things are really true, and that's what's funny about Switzerland: It's somehow so simple and caricature-like, but also full of contradictions. It's also still somewhat of a utopia. We also have a very strange relationship to being alive in Europe and the world. The question of representation and image, especially self-image, is rather complex. So, what's interesting about doing to a Swiss magazine with and abou
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Andy Ricker's Thai Food Tats
If Andy Ricker ever wanted to jog his memory about the ingredients in one of his dishes, he could just look at his forearms. Not that he would need to: As the chef of POK POK in Portland and New York, Ricker is one of America's preeminent experts on Thai cuisine (not bad for a native Vermonter). In the above video, Ricker walks us through the tamarind, Durian tree, and chilies inked on his skin. Tune in next week for the full video, where he teaches us how to make the perfect bowl of rice.
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Belgian Slang Dictionary - Met Iemand Zijn Voeten Spelen
Sure, you can order a pommes-frites with curry ketchup and pronounce Dries Van Noten's name without a hitch. But can you really get by in Belgium? Our Slang Dictionary will make sure of it.
To each his own preferences, but in Flanders it’s usually not a good thing when someone is “playing with your feet”––it means someone is trying to fool you or being dishonest. When your boyfriend or girlfriend is “playing with your feet,” s/he doesn’t have a foot fetish, (s)he’s taking you for a ride.
Example sentence: Don’t trust that guy, he’s trying to fool you! / Vertrouw die gast niet, hij is met uw voeten aan ‘t spelen!
We'll be rolling out more Belgian slang throughout the month of June! Submit your own words to webstore@openingceremony.us with the subject line "Belgian Slang". ![]()
To each his own preferences, but in Flanders it’s usually not a good thing when someone is “playing with your feet”––it means someone is trying to fool you or being dishonest. When your boyfriend or girlfriend is “playing with your feet,” s/he doesn’t have a foot fetish, (s)he’s taking you for a ride.
Example sentence: Don’t trust that guy, he’s trying to fool you! / Vertrouw die gast niet, hij is met uw voeten aan ‘t spelen!
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Sneak Peek Of 'Mountain,' From Creator Of The Video Game In 'Her'
Remember the ultramodern Alien Child video game in the Spike Jonze film, Her? Of course you do; the incandescent pint-sized dude, with his cartridge of one-offs like "Fuck you shithead, fuckface, fuckhead," won viewers' hearts. Now, the game's 29-year-old animator David OReilly is releasing his first IRL video game in mid-July, a "relax 'em up" called MOUNTAIN, with the tagline, “You are Mountain. You are God.”
ROBIN HWANG: I really enjoyed the game you helped create in Spike Jonze’s her. How did that all come about?
DAVID OREILLY: Spike wrote the movie and he asked me to come in and take a look at the rough cut, and see about how to create this video game in Her. He and his friend did some sketches, and I came in and did some storyboards and modeling. Over the course of a year, I went into designing the sequences themselves.
Some people won't know, but Spike was actually the voice of the Alien Child. Was he committed to doing the voice?
Oh yeah, he was really into that idea! There was no taking away from that. He would do that voice a lot in meetings. I’m pretty sure half of our meetings were all in that voice. He was like a little kid, so excited about this little alien child. We’d talk for hours about tiny aspects of the character, his shoulders, his eyes, the movement, and the volume of meaning in its personality.
Since you’re a visual artist and animator, what made you branch out and create Mountain?
It’s true, I’m not a game designer. It’s been a world that’s been in my radar for awhile though, especially the independent game world. There’s a lot happening with 3-D in that world, my short films were about the exploration of 3-D, and I ran into a lot of indie game people over the years. So, when I worked on Her, it kinda felt like the universe was telling me to make a game.
How did the segue actually happen?
When I finished working on Her, I went for a walk, trying to decide what to do next, and I broke my ankle on the pavement. So, I had a few months to sit down and learn something new, and it was this game engine called Unity, so I basically went for it and watched tutorials. I was getting stuck on a few things, so I asked a friend if they knew anyone who knew this programming stuff and I got connected to Damien Di Fede, and we started making the game together.
I know the Unity engine is used by indie game studios, and even major ones. Was there a huge difficulty curve?
As far as the design and the look of things, it was intuitive. Unity is a more contemporary software than the 3-D software there is now. The standard tools for making 3-D video have become incredibly complex, but game
To start, the player takes a simple drawing test, prompted by words like "birth" or "love." Then, a singular textured landscape is custom generated. Pegged as an ambient simulator offering very little prompts and up to 50 hours of gameplay, Mountain is meant to be left in the background of the user's screen, to gently lull or inspire as needed. Not quite as sensational as a potty-mouthed alien, but we'll take it.
Opening Ceremony spoke with OReilly after his recent release event at HORIZON, an E3 press conference for indie gamers. And to the left, preview a trio of GIFs created by the artist, exclusively for OC.ROBIN HWANG: I really enjoyed the game you helped create in Spike Jonze’s her. How did that all come about?
DAVID OREILLY: Spike wrote the movie and he asked me to come in and take a look at the rough cut, and see about how to create this video game in Her. He and his friend did some sketches, and I came in and did some storyboards and modeling. Over the course of a year, I went into designing the sequences themselves.
Some people won't know, but Spike was actually the voice of the Alien Child. Was he committed to doing the voice?
Oh yeah, he was really into that idea! There was no taking away from that. He would do that voice a lot in meetings. I’m pretty sure half of our meetings were all in that voice. He was like a little kid, so excited about this little alien child. We’d talk for hours about tiny aspects of the character, his shoulders, his eyes, the movement, and the volume of meaning in its personality.
Since you’re a visual artist and animator, what made you branch out and create Mountain?
It’s true, I’m not a game designer. It’s been a world that’s been in my radar for awhile though, especially the independent game world. There’s a lot happening with 3-D in that world, my short films were about the exploration of 3-D, and I ran into a lot of indie game people over the years. So, when I worked on Her, it kinda felt like the universe was telling me to make a game.
How did the segue actually happen?
When I finished working on Her, I went for a walk, trying to decide what to do next, and I broke my ankle on the pavement. So, I had a few months to sit down and learn something new, and it was this game engine called Unity, so I basically went for it and watched tutorials. I was getting stuck on a few things, so I asked a friend if they knew anyone who knew this programming stuff and I got connected to Damien Di Fede, and we started making the game together.
I know the Unity engine is used by indie game studios, and even major ones. Was there a huge difficulty curve?
As far as the design and the look of things, it was intuitive. Unity is a more contemporary software than the 3-D software there is now. The standard tools for making 3-D video have become incredibly complex, but game
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From Biergarten To Bridge, The Best Places In NYC To Watch The World Cup
With the World Cup well underway, it seems the city has been taken over by soccer fans and those just tagging along for a good time. Every television screen that would otherwise be devoted to a plethora of other subjects has now tuned in with the rest of the world. In New York, there are so many places to go and watch the game, that by this point, you may be a little overwhelmed by all the bars, restaurants, and event spaces boasting that their party is the best in town.
For this Sunday's game, USA vs. Portugal, we've scoured the five boroughs to bring you the best venues to watch the tournament. In addition to the USA, each location is faithfully showing all matches with all countries. Go USA (or whichever team has your heart)!
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The Archway: Nestled in an arch beneath the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood sits one of the most noteworthy locations to watch a soccer match. Photo courtesy of Núria Royo Planas
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KINFOLK in Williamsburg has transformed its nightclub space into a World Cup haven complete with a 17-foot wall projection of each game. How's that for stadium seating? Photo courtesy of Kinfolk
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Keep the pretzels and beer pong coming! Join in the ruckus, and cheer for your favorite team in the open air of BIERGARTEN at The Standard Hotel. Photo courtesy of The Standard
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If you favor Cuban or Brazilian fare, FAVELA CUBANA is spot on, offering food and drink specials during the games. Photo courtesy of Favela Cubana
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If a stadium feel is what you're after, climb up to the rooftop of TERMINAL 5, where large, stadium-quality video screens illuminate the room and, depending upon what time the game is on... the night sky. Photo courtesy of Terminal 5/The Bowery
For this Sunday's game, USA vs. Portugal, we've scoured the five boroughs to bring you the best venues to watch the tournament. In addition to the USA, each location is faithfully showing all matches with all countries. Go USA (or whichever team has your heart)!
The Archway: Nestled in an arch beneath the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood sits one of the most noteworthy locations to watch a soccer match. Photo courtesy of Núria Royo Planas
KINFOLK in Williamsburg has transformed its nightclub space into a World Cup haven complete with a 17-foot wall projection of each game. How's that for stadium seating? Photo courtesy of Kinfolk
Keep the pretzels and beer pong coming! Join in the ruckus, and cheer for your favorite team in the open air of BIERGARTEN at The Standard Hotel. Photo courtesy of The Standard
If you favor Cuban or Brazilian fare, FAVELA CUBANA is spot on, offering food and drink specials during the games. Photo courtesy of Favela Cubana
If a stadium feel is what you're after, climb up to the rooftop of TERMINAL 5, where large, stadium-quality video screens illuminate the room and, depending upon what time the game is on... the night sky. Photo courtesy of Terminal 5/The Bowery
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The Look: Know-Wave
In THE LOOK, OC friends drop by to try on our favorite new arrivals and tell us about their wardrobe preferences past and present. This week, OC's Lissy Trullie interviews the hosts of pirate radio station Know-Wave live on air.
This week, The Look takes on a new and special form on Know-Wave. Although Know-Wave has become a very New York entity, it was conceived in Los Angeles by the “never-not-working” Aaron Bondaroff and OHWOW gallery. Know-Wave uses the lawless format of pirate radio to provide a platform for artists, musicians, performers, and all-around personalities to do literally whatever they want. Rather than selecting individuals to showcase like a gallery does, Bondaroff’s goal is to serve the downtown community and administer a space that brings together many pockets of creativity without a preset form. Enough talk: Please enjoy listening to this week’s The Look!
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Aaron from Know-Wave wears Opening Ceremony Dart Sunglasses. Photos by James Parker
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Ruthie from Know-Wave wears the OC Cut-Off Logo Sweat Tee in black![]()
This week, The Look takes on a new and special form on Know-Wave. Although Know-Wave has become a very New York entity, it was conceived in Los Angeles by the “never-not-working” Aaron Bondaroff and OHWOW gallery. Know-Wave uses the lawless format of pirate radio to provide a platform for artists, musicians, performers, and all-around personalities to do literally whatever they want. Rather than selecting individuals to showcase like a gallery does, Bondaroff’s goal is to serve the downtown community and administer a space that brings together many pockets of creativity without a preset form. Enough talk: Please enjoy listening to this week’s The Look!
Aaron from Know-Wave wears Opening Ceremony Dart Sunglasses. Photos by James Parker
Ruthie from Know-Wave wears the OC Cut-Off Logo Sweat Tee in black
Aaron wears the OC Sunglasses Strap in black (coming soon)
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Week In Haiku: June 16
WEEK IN HAIKU is a week in review for the well-dressed––and the well-versed.
Do you ♥ New York?
Meet the 84-year-old
who made that a thing.
A famous florist
comes to OC. Think blue rose
dahlia, poppy.
These two beautiful
violinists share shoe size
and a band: ChargAUx
Woo! It's the World Cup!
Here's the story of soccer
clothes in a nutshell.
Corporate Cannibal
tattooed on her inner lip?
Rochat, Swiss It-Girl.
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Clockwise, from top left: The Artist Behind I ♥ NY Says it Works because it's 'tight-ass' ; OC Editorial: Thierry Boutemy for Opening Ceremony; THIS IT-GIRL IS CHANGING SWITZERLAND, ONE TABOO AT A TIME; "We're Black Women Playing the ViolIn A Way No One Plays It",
Do you ♥ New York?
Meet the 84-year-old
who made that a thing.
A famous florist
comes to OC. Think blue rose
dahlia, poppy.
These two beautiful
violinists share shoe size
and a band: ChargAUx
Woo! It's the World Cup!
Here's the story of soccer
clothes in a nutshell.
Corporate Cannibal
tattooed on her inner lip?
Rochat, Swiss It-Girl.
Clockwise, from top left: The Artist Behind I ♥ NY Says it Works because it's 'tight-ass' ; OC Editorial: Thierry Boutemy for Opening Ceremony; THIS IT-GIRL IS CHANGING SWITZERLAND, ONE TABOO AT A TIME; "We're Black Women Playing the ViolIn A Way No One Plays It",
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Can't Knock The Hustle: Juun.J Global Pop-Up
Juun.J is known for his close artist collaborations, with striking artworks adorning his signature, inflated shapes. With that in mind, the designer has launched a global pop-up, sending a limited run of collaborative, collectible pieces to 11 stores across the globe, including, yes, Opening Ceremony.
If you remember, for Juun.J's Fall/Winter 2014 show, models were shrouded in coats covered in vivid text art courtesy of Boston-based painter Josh Luke. Luke is the man behind Best Dressed Signs, having provided OC with a custom, hand-painted window for our Howard Street location. And while Juun.J's aforementioned show only used two works from Luke, a third was requested for this pop-up and printed over sweatshirts, bomber jackets, caps, and backpacks."It's a Jay-Z lyric, 'Can't knock the hustle,'" he explained. "But, it's just a reminder that you have to hustle to make it and it's important to push boundaries a bit. So, this piece is meant to embody that and break away from traditional sign-painting, while still staying true to it."
The other two pieces featured are what spawned the partnership between the unassuming artists. "The Pre-Vinylite Society is a loose network of sign and lettering enthusiasts," said Luke. "I feel like it's a rebellion against the homogeny of our environment, making things by hand and trying to do something that's creative in the public space. I think that Juun.J's clothing is going to catch your eye—It's different, unique, and handcrafted. I think that's what's appealing about hand-painted signs as well, because it has those qualities and it strikes you."
Each of Luke's works were sent as a photograph to the Juun.J team, who then carefully abstracted them into the striking designs you see on the pieces. Colors were changed, elements were repeated, and as tribute to Luke's windows (which often feature real gold leaf for a mirrored, metallic accent), gold-leaf printing was used to achieve a similar, garment-safe effect.
These pieces are available in OC stores and online until July 6. Shop all Juun.J Global Pop-up here![]()
can't knock the hustle bomber in green
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can't knock the hustle bomber in black
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can't knock the hustle sweatshirt in black
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knock the hustle sweatshirt in white
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If you remember, for Juun.J's Fall/Winter 2014 show, models were shrouded in coats covered in vivid text art courtesy of Boston-based painter Josh Luke. Luke is the man behind Best Dressed Signs, having provided OC with a custom, hand-painted window for our Howard Street location. And while Juun.J's aforementioned show only used two works from Luke, a third was requested for this pop-up and printed over sweatshirts, bomber jackets, caps, and backpacks."It's a Jay-Z lyric, 'Can't knock the hustle,'" he explained. "But, it's just a reminder that you have to hustle to make it and it's important to push boundaries a bit. So, this piece is meant to embody that and break away from traditional sign-painting, while still staying true to it."
The other two pieces featured are what spawned the partnership between the unassuming artists. "The Pre-Vinylite Society is a loose network of sign and lettering enthusiasts," said Luke. "I feel like it's a rebellion against the homogeny of our environment, making things by hand and trying to do something that's creative in the public space. I think that Juun.J's clothing is going to catch your eye—It's different, unique, and handcrafted. I think that's what's appealing about hand-painted signs as well, because it has those qualities and it strikes you."
Each of Luke's works were sent as a photograph to the Juun.J team, who then carefully abstracted them into the striking designs you see on the pieces. Colors were changed, elements were repeated, and as tribute to Luke's windows (which often feature real gold leaf for a mirrored, metallic accent), gold-leaf printing was used to achieve a similar, garment-safe effect.
These pieces are available in OC stores and online until July 6. Shop all Juun.J Global Pop-up here
can't knock the hustle bomber in green
can't knock the hustle bomber in black
the knock bomber in black
can't knock the hustle sweatshirt in black
knock the hustle sweatshirt in white
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World Cup Flowchart: What Country Are You?
Click to see the enlarged, Poster-size image!
Your passport says one thing, but during the World Cup, when you're glued to that flatscreen TV with a brewski in one hand and a laugenbrezel in the other, your national loyalty could be skewed. So, we had artist Lauren May illustrate this life-affirming question in a flowchart: What Country Are You? (Just remember, we're all family here.)
Check out all of our World Cup Coverage HERE
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Love-All: Full Court's Wimbledon-Ready Lookbook
Wimbledon begins today and seeing our faves slay on those historic grass courts has inspired us to pick up a racquet. Of course, no hobby is complete without a suitable wardrobe, and we're looking to the Full Court lookbook for inspiration. Designer Marguerite Wade created gorgeous and simple pieces that work for most sports, but were made with tennis in mind. Moisture-wicking fabrics keep you cool when the pressure's on, and the color-blocking isn't just a good look—the stretchy panels on the bottoms serve as ball pockets to keep extras on hand as you practice your ace shot. Now, if only we could buy a professional athlete's prowess, too...
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Sport top in mauve, tennis skirt in galaxy, and biker shorts in black/yellow. Photos by Tina Tyrell, courtesy of Full Court.
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Racerback tank in black and Leggings in black/sage![]()
SPORT TOP in buttermilk and Knee length leggings in blue/black
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Classic sweatshirt in grey and biker shorts in black/yellow![]()
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sport top in mauve and tennis skirt in tangerine![]()
sport top in orange and knee length leggings in black/yellow![]()
Shop all Full Court here
Sport top in mauve, tennis skirt in galaxy, and biker shorts in black/yellow. Photos by Tina Tyrell, courtesy of Full Court.
Racerback tank in black and Leggings in black/sage
SPORT TOP in buttermilk and Knee length leggings in blue/black
Classic sweatshirt in grey and biker shorts in black/yellow
Sport top in buttermilk
sport top in mauve and tennis skirt in tangerine
sport top in orange and knee length leggings in black/yellow
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Behind The Seams: Thierry Boutemy's Royal Composition
Thierry Boutemy's mood board (left, courtesy of Thierry Boutemy & Jérémy Dhennin); Our Thierry Boutemy for Opening Ceremony Royal Composition Hoodie and Royal Composition Mesh Tee
The royal composition is one of the most prominent prints in the Thierry Boutemy for Opening Ceremony collection. “These definitely aren’t what you think of as natural colors, so we wanted to bring that pop element,” OC's design team said. As for the pressed flowers in the backdrop of the editorial? It's the same pressed composition print you see in the organza military jacket.
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OCTV Presents: How To Nomiku
Nomi-what?! OK, OK—in order to understand why the gadget in the above video (yes, the nomiku) will change how you eat, you first have to know about a technique called sous-vide. The method, which consists of immersing vacuum-sealed bags of food in temperature-controlled water, is beloved by chefs from Thomas Keller to David Chang for yielding perfectly tender meat, fish, and vegetables. But, it wasn't until this slick, green-and-white invention that sous-vide was possible at home. An official selection of this summer's White House Maker Faire, the compact gadget (it looks a little like a peppy garden hose, doesn't it?) regulates the temperature of any pot or bowl of water to a .2 degree Celsius accuracy.
In this video, OC friend and SF-based fashion editor Lauren Goodman whips up a delicious eggs benedict to launch Nomiku's HEALTHY EATING SERIES, with the help of the gadget, her backyard greens, and the adorable Nate Tyler.
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Sound Check: Poliça
Minneapolis-based POLIÇA shatters all notions that music with impact must come from either coast. The band weaves sharp songwriting with dynamic sound production, both in its live shows and in its sophomore LP Shulamith, whose extended version dropped this month. Its lyrics can be dark––"I'll dream of you, oh my strangler" purrs "LEADING TO DEATH"––even while the music makes you feel like you're watching the climax of a life-affirming movie. It's raw and eerie, yet optimistic. Tuesday night in New York, vocalist Channy Leaneagh, bassist Chris Bierden, and drummers Drew Christopherson and Ben Ivascu transfixed the crowd with a mix of icy vocals and electro-pop spirit (producer Ryan Olson of GAYNGS remained behind-the-scenes, if still audible in the group's sound). We caught up with the lead singer in Brooklyn about her teen style icons and the Minneapolis music scene.
WILLIAM NIXON: Tell me about the music scene in Minneapolis.
CHANNY LEANEAGH: I played downtown [with] like bluegrass, and folk stuff, and people heard me and I started playing in clubs. Then other musicians saw me and invited me to do things like GAYNGS and eventually POLIÇA. It’s very community-based. There is a lot of interplay between different scenes; it’s not quite as clique-y. It’s a wide range of genres and different types of people making music together. Marijuana Deathsquads is another band that I play with—it’s a good example of a real mish-mash and a lot of different people from different scenes like Crust punk, hip-hop, and people like me who are making noise and music together.
Is there anything characteristic of that scene and community that comes through in POLIÇA?
[POLIÇA] is very Minnesotan. It’s an example of a band where no one is really the leader and no one is really the last say. We all dance around each other and don’t step on each other. We let each other have a voice. Minnesota is known for being passive and sweet. It has that quality in the music—the way we make music is very much letting everybody have his turn.
Was your newest album inspired by any other places or spaces geographically?
Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a huge influence on POLIÇA because it’s the place where our producer [Ryan Olson] comes from—people like Bon Iver and a lot of bands in the Minneapolis scene come from there. So, it has a sound that is kind of small-town. Minneapolis in a lot of ways is a small town. It's not a competitive sound. POLIÇA doesn’t sound like other people because we are isolated in a small town.
Do you have any favorite thrift stores or vintage shops that contribute to your aesthetic?
There is a place called B Resale. There used to be a placed called Fried Bolonga that closed. If I’m going to get anything, it’s usually the Salvation Army.
What has the process been for creating your music videos?
“Lay Your Cards Out,” “
WILLIAM NIXON: Tell me about the music scene in Minneapolis.
CHANNY LEANEAGH: I played downtown [with] like bluegrass, and folk stuff, and people heard me and I started playing in clubs. Then other musicians saw me and invited me to do things like GAYNGS and eventually POLIÇA. It’s very community-based. There is a lot of interplay between different scenes; it’s not quite as clique-y. It’s a wide range of genres and different types of people making music together. Marijuana Deathsquads is another band that I play with—it’s a good example of a real mish-mash and a lot of different people from different scenes like Crust punk, hip-hop, and people like me who are making noise and music together.
Is there anything characteristic of that scene and community that comes through in POLIÇA?
[POLIÇA] is very Minnesotan. It’s an example of a band where no one is really the leader and no one is really the last say. We all dance around each other and don’t step on each other. We let each other have a voice. Minnesota is known for being passive and sweet. It has that quality in the music—the way we make music is very much letting everybody have his turn.
Was your newest album inspired by any other places or spaces geographically?
Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a huge influence on POLIÇA because it’s the place where our producer [Ryan Olson] comes from—people like Bon Iver and a lot of bands in the Minneapolis scene come from there. So, it has a sound that is kind of small-town. Minneapolis in a lot of ways is a small town. It's not a competitive sound. POLIÇA doesn’t sound like other people because we are isolated in a small town.
Do you have any favorite thrift stores or vintage shops that contribute to your aesthetic?
There is a place called B Resale. There used to be a placed called Fried Bolonga that closed. If I’m going to get anything, it’s usually the Salvation Army.
What has the process been for creating your music videos?
“Lay Your Cards Out,” “
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Projecteo: Instagram Goes Old School
Projectors are back, except this time, we're not looking at algebra slides.
Projecteo, dubbed the "Instagram projector," takes your favorite Insta snaps, develops them onto 35mm Kodak film, and cuts them into a custom wheel of projector slides. The resulting wheel of nine images fits into a mini projector, so you can show off your recent photos from Japan or favorite Instagrams without wasting precious phone power. It's the perfect memento for the sentimental yet tech-savvy sap.
Best yet, the adorable matchbox-sized Projecteo is small enough to fit into any clutch, side bag, or zippy wallet. Adjust the lens to sharpen photos, and forget about pesky pixelation—slide film doesn't have pixels, so regardless of how large you're projecting, the images come out crisp and clear. Grab your special edition Projecteo, with our favorite @openingceremony Insta snaps, only at OC.
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Projecteo's OC-Exclusive Special Edition Projecteo
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Projecteo, dubbed the "Instagram projector," takes your favorite Insta snaps, develops them onto 35mm Kodak film, and cuts them into a custom wheel of projector slides. The resulting wheel of nine images fits into a mini projector, so you can show off your recent photos from Japan or favorite Instagrams without wasting precious phone power. It's the perfect memento for the sentimental yet tech-savvy sap.
Best yet, the adorable matchbox-sized Projecteo is small enough to fit into any clutch, side bag, or zippy wallet. Adjust the lens to sharpen photos, and forget about pesky pixelation—slide film doesn't have pixels, so regardless of how large you're projecting, the images come out crisp and clear. Grab your special edition Projecteo, with our favorite @openingceremony Insta snaps, only at OC.
Shop our OC Tech Shop HERE
Projecteo's OC-Exclusive Special Edition Projecteo
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