Own Your Tanlines

July 10, 2015, 9:00 pm

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The cold, hard truth is this: you can apply as many layers of sunscreen as your heart desires, but at the end of a day at the beach, you are bound to have at least a faint notion of a tan (or, worst case scenario, sunburn). Because of this, a common sentiment heard from ladies in the market for a new swimsuit is that they can’t buy anything with cut outs, cool necklines, or creative straps because they’ll get, quote, “weird tan lines.”

We here at OC are calling for an end to the tan-line paranoia. If you know you’re going to end up with them anyway, why wouldn’t you want them to be cool? Wear your marks with pride, knowing that when people see a hint of criss-cross strap across your back or a series of cut outs along your torso, that deep down they’re jealous you were brave enough to go with swimwear a little off the beaten path. Trust us, plain old bikini lines are so last year.KamaliKulture Chuck Swimsuit in black Photos by Balarama HellerKamaliKulture Stud Trim Slip Mio in black/silver (available in stores)Lisa Marie Fernandez Bianca One-Shoulder Side-Tie Swimsuit in mint/cream, Thierry Lasry Cupidity Sunglasses in purple/goldKamaliKulture Cross-Halter Striped Swim Top in black/white, KamaliKulture Banded Swim Bottoms in black/white, Adam Selman The Last Lolita Sunglasses in red/silver

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Buff Muay Thai Fighters Sport Buff MASSIVE Gear

June 30, 2015, 9:00 pm

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With each of its collections adorned with sexy, muscled hunks—illustrated by none other than cult bara artist Jiraiya—MASSIVE inspires us to get to the gym like no other clothing line. So, we figured the time was right to have real-life ripped humans show us how to wear our new MASSIVE for Opening Ceremony collection.

Enter the fighters and trainers at Five Points Academy in Soho. The training center focuses on teaching New Yorkers the art of Muay Thai fighting, a technique that Five Points owner Steve Milles discovered over 25 years ago. After a co-worker introduced him to the art, Milles soon found himself on a train in Thailand en route to a kai muay (a Muay Thai camp). After rigorous training sessions, Milles was presented with an opportunity few foreigners are offered: to compete in a fight at Chaweng Stadium in Koh Samui. “[The fight] was the most fun I had ever had in my life,” says Milles. “I lost a decision to a vastly more experienced Thai opponent, but I was greeted with smiles and congratulations when I returned to the camp because I had fought well and with heart.”

After going pro and touring the world to compete in fight championships, Milles opened up Five Points Academy, which quickly became a second home for many New Yorkers. “I tried one class and fell in love,” says fighter Gianna Smith, who sports a MASSIVE for OC tee illustrated with a buff Kendo fighter in the editorial. Five Points Academy trainer Emily Bearden, meanwhile, turned to Muay Thai after she was attacked by two men when heading home late at night. “I knew I needed to toughen up and I wanted to learn how to defend myself,” she said, “so I asked one of the guys at my gym to show me some self-defense lessons. That guy was Simon Burgess [a Partner at Five Points] and 17 years later he's still my trainer.”

And yes, it’s a rigorous workout. “I wouldn't consider any part of Muay Thai to be easy,” says amateur competitor Brandice Peltier, who paired the Shinjuku Tank with her own dragon-embroidered shorts. “Fight preparation for me is the most challenging. You are usually pretty sore, your muscles are tight, you are cutting weight on a calorie-restricted diet, and you have to get up every day and train, regardless of how you are feeling.” Despite the hardships, most fighters stick it out for the love of the sport. “I love that Muay Thai is a rich cultural art form that places a strong emphasis on honoring your teachers,” says worker Chanel Matsunami Govreau, who also wears the Shinjuku Tank. “It's like meditation for me. You have to empty your mind of distractions.”

Whether or not you plan to wear your MASSIVE for Opening Ceremony pieces in the ring, Five Points’ positive, kick-ass attitude is the perfect accessory.


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Opening Ceremony Spring/Summer 2016 Men’s Is An Ode To The Wrinkled Garment

July 13, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Let’s be honest: the clothes that end up crumpled on your floor are the ones you love and wear the most. For Spring/Summer 2016 men’s, Opening Ceremony is paying tribute to the artfully wrinkled garment with a collection of mash-ups inspired by the bedroom—and more specifically, the closet.

Warped stripes on shirts and oversized shorts mimic the zigzagging texture of piles of clothes, while button-downs come in intentionally crinkled fabrics. Not to worry: Should this collection become a staple of your closet, it’ll also hold up to less intentional crinkling. The design prioritizes utility and comfort, with soft knits and jersey fabrics.

Aesthetics are mashed up, too: In a twist on the band posters that collage the walls of adolescent bedrooms, T-shirts, stadium jackets, and utility shirts are stamped with the names of classical and Romantic composers. Bach, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, and Beethoven make appearances in the form of removable patches that can be mixed and matched. It’s a soundtrack we highly recommend for when you’re relaxing in your room, wearing your favorite, most comfortable clothes.

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Head-To-Toe Sweats Get Stylish With Opening Ceremony Pre-Fall 2015

July 12, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Thank God for Emile Camuset. While the name may not sound familiar right off the bat, the founder of sporting good brand Le Coq Sportif is responsible for the creation of the fashion world’s comfortable saving grace: sweatpants.

While originally introduced in the 19th century as a new piece of clothing that incorporated cotton ribbing, flushed fleece, and jersey, sweats have since developed into functional, elevated pieces that can be worn at the gym or at the front row of fashion week shows (though perhaps not in direct succession). The sweatshirts and sweatpants in Opening Ceremony’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection are no different. Keeping with this season’s juice and produce theme, each cotton piece features a ribbed insert with twisted seams that mimic the gentle curl of an orange peel.

While the hues of the pieces may not resemble the vibrant colors of a fruit or veggie, the muted black and greys allow for easy day-to-night looks that works at the farmer’s market or an evening party.


Shop all Opening Ceremony men’s and women’sOpening Ceremony Rib Insert Pullover in melange grey, Rib Insert Sweatpants in melange grey, Twisted Seam Pullover in melange grey, Rib Insert Pullover in black, and Rib Insert Sweatpants in black. 

Takashi Murakami Turned OC Into A Kawaii Paradise

July 13, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Last night, prolific Japanese artist Takashi Murakami travelled stateside to turn the Opening Ceremony flagship store into an IRL version of one of his paintings. Celebrating the US release of his first-ever feature film, Jellyfish Eyes, premiering at New York City’s IFC Center on Wednesday, July 15, Opening Ceremony debuted a collection of plush toys, miniature keychains, and tees for all ages from the Jellyfish Eyes film.

Furry characters took pictures with fans outside of the store while Murakami signed merchandise inside. The artist-director even held a Q&A with the Criterion Collection and Janus Films team and discussed the meaning behind his film and how he views commerciality in art, while guests sipped on Tiger beers and played with the plush stuffed toys available for sale.

It’s obvious there’s no entourage quite as cute or furry as Takashi Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki team—and we’re glad to be part of it.



Takashi Murakami with Jellyfish Eyes characters, Luxor and KurageboL-R: Humberto Leon, Takashi Murakami, Peter Becker of Criterion Collection and Janus FilmsWendy Lam and OC's OakGuestsThe adorable Jellyfish Eyes merchandiseTiger BeerGuestsYoshimi Sanada and guestsMiss InfoOC's Joseph and CarlyNick Wooster and guestsSome wearable Jellyfish Eyes dudsGuestsThe stars of Jellyfish Eyes in the flesh, er, plushGuestsMeeting the crowdTakashi MurakamiTakashi MurakamiL-R: Humberto Leon, Sara Sampson, Kristin BeckerGuestsGuestL-R: Matheus Lima, Grace Ahlbom, Amanda PhamGuestsGuestsLuar Zepol and Venus X

Obey City Simmers Down On A New Track With Kelela

July 13, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Sam Obey, aka Obey City, knows how to get a party started—and then let things simmer down.

Champagne Sounds, the writer and producer’s debut EP on LuckyMe records, was a club-ready six-track musical experience that acted as a start to the night, two-step influences included. With tracks like “Uptown Pumps” and “Cyber Stream,” Obey made his grand entrance as a beat connoisseur with the production skills to match. His new EP, Merlot Sounds, sweats out all of the excess bubbly champagne leftover from his first EP and instead offers a nightcap for the end of the night.

On “Airy,” his track with Kelela off of Merlot Sounds, the synth-heavy beats are subtle with an R&B influence. While the track has all of the old-meets-new elements of a modern-day R&B hit, what sets this tune apart is Obey’s minimally-focused instrumentation that blends seamlessly with Kelela’s expressive delivery and soft vocals that sound, well, airy.

The accompanying video, directed by Melissa Matos, is an ideal juxtaposition to the hazy and sweet offerings in Kelela’s voice. With an overwhelming feeling of angst and a haunting theme of surveillance in the music video, Obey City’s production backing, Kelela’s reassuring vocals, and perhaps a glass of Merlot, can comfort you.


Watch Obey City’s “Airy (feat. Kelela)” above.
 

Presenting: Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, Post Malone, & A New OC Editorial Video

July 13, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Just in time for the first-ever New York Fashion Week Men’s, Opening Ceremony presents Hallelujah Anyway, our new men’s editorial video that showcases the sporty yet elevated designs of Homme Plissé Issey Miyake. Directed by Annabel Mehran and starring real-life parkour traceurs Scott Sublett, Jonathan Roberson, and Play Project founder Trevor de Groot, the black-and-white video also acts as the first-ever visual component to new-wave R&B star Post Malone’s slow-burning track, “White Iverson.” The gentle folds and technical pleats synonymous with the Japanese fashion house have always deserved a moment of proper representation—quite similar to the misunderstood world of parkour.

“In parkour, when you’re completely in the zone, nothing else matters and a feat that was once thought of as impossible becomes possible,” says Roberson. “It’s at this point where I am happiest. Not only is there a sense of achievement, but this is also the time where I lose myself in the movement.”

Parkour, a training discipline that focuses on the movement of the body and its forms, might not seem like the most fashion-centric sport, but the clothing worn to work on these techniques is very specific. Hallelujah Anyway shows Olsen, de Groot, and Roberson vaulting and jumping in the surf at Coney Island, all while wearing the pleat-centric designs from the Homme Plissé Issey Miyake collection. While Issey Miyake has received accolades and notoriety for his designs the ‘70s, when he started his brand, it’s also important to note that they gets a parkour traceur’s seal of approval as well.

“The Issey Miyake items I wore are very ‘move-friendly’ as the material is soft, but durable, and form-fitting, yet light,” says Sublett. “If you can perform one of those split jumps in cheerleading without tearing your trousers, then you have on parkour pants.”

Roberson adds that the movements of the sport are more universal than you think: “Everyone starts from the ground level, just like when we were kids running around the playground. The only difference is that the world is now our playground.”

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Watch the Hallelujah Anyway editorial video above


Featuring: Trevor DeGroot, Jonathan Roberson, & Scott Sublett
Director: Annabel Mehran
Edit: Eben Bull
Camera: Anthony Subietas
Second Camera: Brayden Olson
Art Director: Su Barber
Music: Post Malone “White Iverson”
Production: Dion Olivier & Jacky Tang
Styling: Kindall Almond
Clothing: Homme Plissé Issey Miyake
Hair: Evanie Frausto, Bumble and Bumble
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Opening Ceremony And Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Kick Off New York Fashion Week Men’s

July 14, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Opening Ceremony started New York Fashion Week Men’s with a bang—or rather, a gentle pleat. In honor of our recently-released men’s video editorial featuring items from Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, we hosted a special screening of the video editorial at our 33 Howard Street store. Guests browsed through new pieces from the Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Fall/Winter 2015 collection while posing for photos in front of the display and giggin’ to the sounds of Slava. In between sipping on Tiger beer, knocking back glasses of TY KU sake, and going back for second (or third) helpings of Wooly’s green tea shaved snow, guests also mingled with the stars of OC’s new editorial video Hallelujah Anyway, parkour traceurs Jonathan Roberson and Scott Olsen.

Sadly, no parkour techniques from the video editorial were demonstrated on the store’s clothing racks, but we’ll forgive the athletes this time around.


Shop all Issey Miyake men’s and women’sOC’s Carol and Humberto. Photos by Laura June KirschLuke James Hallelujah Anyway stars Jonathan Roberson and Scott OlsenSlava provided the tunes Wooly’s provided green tea shaved snow with toppings! Raven Pilar and Charlton Duncan Jonathan Mahaut, Emene Nyame, Staniel Ferreira, and John KolicIssey Miyake’s Lisa Herforth-Hebbert and Ohmi MorimotoJonathan Bauder and Blaire BarhamOC’s MichelleGuest, Mattheus Lima, OC’s James, and Gia Seo Elvin Tavarez and OC’s JackySebastian SauveHallelujah Anyway editor Eden Bull and DP Anthony SubietasJasmine Solano, Jeff Donna, and guest Sophie Greene

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Now and Later

July 14, 2015, 9:00 pm

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In the world of fashion, instant gratification from your purchases often comes with a few sacrifices. The cycle of fashion brands working a season ahead at all times has all of us guilty of near heat strokes in fall sweaters or shivering in flowy summer dresses, simply because we were too excited by our latest purchases to actually wait for the appropriate weather to wear them.

OC’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection—and specifically its dresses—combats the transitional weather woes. Combining breezy cuts and sun-friendly colors with layerable silhouettes and substantial fabrics, Pre-fall’s dresses show that you can have it all: something you can wear out of the store now, and something you’ll reach for time and time again in the coming months.

Of course, a dress you can wear all the time is nothing without being able to withstand just that, and everything from the construction to the fabric choice in this collection was decided upon keeping that in mind. The complex bias stitching on the Cody Double Twisted Seam Flare Dress and Moodie Twisted Seam Collar Dress not only looks good, but is the product of a technique that took OC’s design team months to perfect, resulting in a strong, well-built garment. From the fil coupe jacquard in the Swiss Chard Twisted Seam A-Line Dress to the textured knit of Cabbage Tuck Stitch Short-Sleeve Dress, the care put into Pre-fall 15 is seen even in the tiniest fibers. A style that can take you into any season, and the physical quality to back it up. What else could you ask for?

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View the rest of our Opening Ceremony Pre-fall 2015 coverage hereCody Double Twisted Seam Flare Dress in raspberry Lotus Dropped Ruffle Dress in raspberry Vertical Stitch Sleeveless Flare Dress in black Moodie Twisted Seam Collar Dress in black

I Was Fashion Editor For A Day At Calvin Klein

July 14, 2015, 9:00 pm

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You don’t get the nickname Swaggy P if you’re lacking in that department. Since starting as a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013, Nick Young has managed to seamlessly merge his swagger on the court with his daring fashion choices off of it. When he’s not shooting threes or dribbling down the court like it’s no one’s business, the 30 year old is donning the latest Raf Simons and passing on key style points to #LilSwaggy.

Below, the 6 foot 7 inch basketball player reviews Calvin Klein men’s Spring/Summer 2015 presentation and talks with creative director Italo Zuchelli about the possibility of creating CK basketball uniforms (!)

Scroll through the photos above to see Nick’s favorite looks from the collection.

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One of my personal favorites from the Calvin Klein collection the all-white get-up that included a trench jacket and fitted pants to match. You’ve got to go all-white sometimes, just to set the tone and let everyone know you ain’t playing and this jacket right here says it all. It’s a nice look for a rainy day or chill day in the winter time. I like the details with the zippers and pockets on the sleeve. While the clothing details are important, the most important factor of the outfit is where to sport it.

I’d wear this outfit on a date. If I’m with a chick, I’m wearing this with a nice tee under and some jeans. You’ve got to look clean in the winter time. I’m gonna get cozy; that’s when you get cozy with a chick so you’ve got to get warm.

After taking a look through the collection, I spoke with Italo to find out a bit about the inspiration as well as the military details in the collection. “It is kind of a utilitarian kind of detail that enhances the looks,” Italo told me about one of the pieces I liked. “In some of the looks, it’s part of the T-shirts.”

It’s obvious that I’m into a sharp jacket and clean-fit outside of work, but that doesn’t mean that style isn’t as important on the court. I couldn’t leave the presentation without asking Italo if he would ever design one of our jerseys.

“A basketball uniform? Oh my God, that’s interesting,” he said. “It’s tricky because it needs to be practical and it needs to be sporty. I would play with the texture and the color, playing with the print.”

I couldn’t agree more. After Italo took me through the collection, I still had one more important question that anyone with a similar frame as me would need to know: Do those CK Logo crewnecks come in an extra-large?
You’ve got to go all-white sometimes, just to set the tone and let everyone know you ain’t playing and this jacket right here says it all.Italo shows me all of the details on one of my favorite pieces in the collection. Victor Cruz and I browsing the Calvin Klein collection.Victor Cruz, Italo, Andre Iguodala, and Lewis HamiltonOne of my personal favorites from the Calvin Klein collection the all-white get-up that included a trench jacket and fitted pants to match. 

The Mirror Cube: Must-See Events The Week Of 7/16

July 15, 2015, 9:00 pm

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We all have that moment where Friday night rolls around and a Netflix binge is the primary “event” option. In order to cure your major case of FOMO, we’ve teamed up with The Mirror Cube, a new happenings site that features events recommended by artists. With their expert panel of visual artists, actors, writers, and directors, The Mirror Cube brings you the lowdown on what shows, screenings, and exhibits you should check out each week in New York and Los Angeles.

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NY: Return To Oz at Anthology Film Archives
July 18-22
Picked by: The Mirror Cube
What: In this dark fantasy adventure from 1985, Dorothy Gale escapes from a psychiatric hospital and ends up back in the Land of Oz, where she must save her old friends from an evil head-stealing witch and a greedy subterranean king and restore Oz to its former glory.

Why Go: The only feature film directed by Walter Murch, the Oscar-winning editor of Apocalypse Now, this trip to Oz is considered a far more faithful adaptation of the original novels by L. Frank Baum. It won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.


NY: Todd Terje & The Olsens at Terminal 5
July 21 at 7 PM
Picked by: Keith Kandell
What: The Norwegian DJ, musician, and producer tours the states with his backing band, The Olsens, to promote material from his first full-length album, It’s Album Time.

Why Go: While Terje might seem like a new name, his singles and remixes have played internationally for close to a decade. It’s Album Time is a dance record with such an easy, lighthearted confidence that Pitchfork wrote, “conventional wisdom bears out: The looser the grip, the tighter the hold.”


NY: Significant Other at Laura Pels Theatre
June 18-Aug 16
Picked by: Douglas Smith
What: Joshua Harmon follows the success of his “delectably savage” Bad Jews with this new play about a gay man searching for love in New York as his single girlfriends start getting married.

Why Go: Harmon’s uncanny ability to portray the intimate dynamics of close family and friends make this “unromantic romantic comedy” feel authentic and unflinching. The New York Times called it “as richly funny as it is ultimately heart-stirring."


LA: TV on the Radio at Annenberg Space For Photography
July 25 at 5 PM
Picked by: Tali Lennox
What: In celebration of the gallery’s latest exhibition, Emerging

Fitness Guru Nicole Winhoffer Is Our New Resident Therapist

July 15, 2015, 9:00 pm

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This month, Opening Ceremony is taking our juice cleanse to the next level with a new edition of Sartorial Snacks, where food and fashion mix (literally) to create the perfect concoction. In the spirit of healthy living and our new produce-inspired Pre-Fall 2015 collection, we’re introducing you to some of our fave juicers, with personal recipes to match.

We all know the feeling (or at least I do) when you take that spin class and the trainer loves life a little too much. Guilt immediately sets in while I think, “I’m an awful person, but I can’t stand how excited this person is.” Fitness artist Nicole Winhoffer has more energy than anyone I’ve ever met, yet I loved Every. Single. Second. Seriously, she’s like a spiritual fitness maven. My new internal thoughts? “Who needs a therapist when there is Nicole Winhoffer?”

The NYC-born world-renowned dancer/trainer is real. She’s got the ambition, sassiness, and strength we all love about a true New Yorker with the kindness of a midwestern heart. Nicole’s authenticity is inspiring: you’d think it would be hard to chat with such a phenomenal athlete and have her understand that life exists outside of working out, but she gets it. She wants you to have fun, eat pizza, get drinks, and most importantly, always listen to a great playlist. But she also wants you to reconnect with those primal roots (aka your body), to feel again, to learn what makes you happy, and to prepare you for when shit gets real… Because just like life, Nicole’s workouts don’t stop.

Below, Nicole reveals the recipe for her #LoveYourself juice that shares her life philosophy.

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CARLY AIMI: Tell us about your career and how you got started.
NICOLE WINHOFFER: I started out as a young child obsessed with people and dance and art, and I always felt really weird in school because no one understood me. Dance was my escape, and I studied all styles of dance. I got into singing and drama, and found myself training people I was in shows with [in dance]. Growing up in a strict house where I couldn’t shave or go to school dances or kiss boys, dance was my way to connect with my body. I became really good at it because it was the only thing I ever did.

I worked with Madonna for a while training her dancers for her tour, then she asked me to be her trainer full time. I did that for six years. I was training a lot of people at that time because my style is very unique; I really wanted to push art and expression through my training. I’m now the adidas by Stella McCartney Global Ambassador. I trained Stella [McCartney] and I am all about art and health and fitness just like her clothes, so it was a perfect fit. Now I travel around the world representing the brand. I’m also working on a few new projects which will come out soon. Basically, I’m trying to change the world.

You’re really into the spiritual aspect of changing your mind and body. How do you suggest improving your life spiritually?
The first mistake people in society, especially New York and America, make is that we identify with our minds way too much—even women. We’re an

The Super Andy Warhol Shades Are Not Your Average 3-D Glasses

July 16, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Fashion loves Andy Warhol. From the iconic “Souper” paper shift dress of the ‘60s to tees emblazoned with the artist’s portrait of Marilyn Monroe littering every tourist shop, the iconography Andy Warhol created is just as much a piece of fashion history as it is art history.

Despite the overwhelming success of Warhol-inspired clothing, the artist’s most direct contribution to the world of fashion is often overlooked. Before he became the world’s most renowned pop artist, Warhol was a fashion illustrator for Harper’s Bazaar and several other publications. As colorful and abstract as the work that shot him to stardom, Warhol’s imaginative depictions of the fashions of the ‘50s and ‘60s are an unsung facet of the artist’s fashion legacy.

Recently, however, the illustrated work of Andy Warhol has been gaining some overdue traffic. Some of the artist’s previously unseen drawings fetched a pretty penny at last year’s Art Basel Miami and an anthology of his commissioned fashion illustrations was released in 2014. But the ultimate tribute to this lesser known facet of Warhol comes to us from Italian eyewear brand Retrosuperfuture. This season, Retrosuperfuture teamed up with the The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to bring a sketch Warhol did for Harper’s Bazaar of avant garde, imagined sunglasses into the third dimension. The resulting Ultracandy sunglasses’ delightfully bizarre heart lenses and cherry red tint are so unique and unexpected that they could only be imagined by the king of strange himself, and decades before, that’s exactly what he did.

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OC Brings Art Class To The Soccer Field

July 16, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Each year, the adidas Fanatic tournament brings together downtown NYC retailers, restaurants, and other creative companies to compete in everyone’s favorite childhood pastime: soccer. We’re not ones to toot our own horn, but for the past five out of six years that Opening Ceremony has competed in the tournament, we have always come in first in the “Best Jersey” category.

We’re not trying to give up our title. This time around, the OC design team decided to look back on the kindergarten years, when soccer practice also meant juice boxes and grass stains. “Instead of overthinking the design process, we relinquished our desire to make something sleek and looked back at the DIY team spirit posters and tees you'd make with your parents,” says OC Art Department Designer Jason Everatt. The jerseys and soccer shorts are adorned with drawings of pups, cats, and trees. Each jersey is also screened with the player’s name on the back and finished with hand-painted numbers. Even the OC logo gets a preschool art class update that calls to mind finger-painting sessions before soccer at recess.

The only bad news? These jerseys aren’t available to own, but getting a chance to see them in person is just one more reason you should stop by the adidas Fanatic tournament tomorrow.


The adidas Fanatic tourament takes place from 1 to 8PM tomorrow.

adidas Fanatic 
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5
Joralemon Street 
Brooklyn, NY 11201
MAP Opening Ceremony team member Michelle wears the custom jersey that she’ll sport on the field at the adidas Fanatic tournament tomorrow. We’re not ones to toot our own horn, but for the past five out of six years that Opening Ceremony has competed in the tournament, we have always come in first in the “Best Jersey” category. The jerseys and soccer shorts are adorned with drawings of pups, cats, and trees. Each jersey is also screened with the player’s name on the back and finished with hand-painted numbers.“Instead of overthinking the design process, we relinquished our desire to make something sleek and looked back at the DIY team spirit posters and tees you'd make with your parents,” says OC Art Director Jason Everatt. 

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July 16, 2015, 9:00 pm

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This month, Opening Ceremony is going on a juice cleanse. In the spirit of healthful living and dressing to match, we’re delving into the colorful world of veggies and fruits, the second tier on the food pyramid that inspired our new Pre-Fall 2015 collection.

We already gave you the juicy scoop on our veggie-centric prints, produce-inspired handbags, and scannable produce barcode patches as seen on collection pieces. Below, we introduce our fruit-tastic footwear, with block heels and slip-on sandals that mimic the colors and textures of our favorite healthy (and stylish) ingredients.


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There are few things as fun as crushing grapes barefoot at a vineyard, but among them is our Opening Ceremony Pre-Fall 2015 collection. Wearing the fruit-inspired footwear is as satisfying as feeling the maroon-tinted juices soak your feet—and tipsy ankle twisting is optional.

Slip-on sandals get fruity update with waxy leather that mimics the exterior texture of blueberries and beets. For an elevated feel, lucite block heels finish with a contrast marble heel. Think of it as a colorful smoothie before it’s poured out of the blender—except instead of a cup, it’s going into your shoe. A shadow piping construction detail on the curve of the heel straps creates the soft, rounded shape of a fruit peel that goes over the top of your foot. For our sneaker styles, the veggie inspo carries on down to the fabrication details, where sneaker panels display both juicy grapefruit and dark green kale textures.

We never thought we’d say it, but the delish produce that goes into your mouth is just as satisfying when it matches the shoes on your feet.



Opening Ceremony Julia Shiny Leather High-Heel Mule in beet  Stretch Leather Marquee Boot in blueberry Shiny Leather Grunge Platform Boot in black OC Chard Suiting Low-Top Sneaker in grapefruit multi

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Cher Horowitz’s Clueless Closet Is Just As Enviable 20-Years Later

July 18, 2015, 9:00 pm

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On July 19, 1995, a little high-school movie burst onto the scene that, like, totally changed the landscape of film. Clueless, the cult-fave that spawned books, a TV series, and generations of girls who mutter “As if” with Cher sass, turns 20 today, which is four years older than Cher was when she failed her first driver’s test.

Click through the slideshow above to see our OC staffers reenact their favorite moments from the movie at The High School of Fashion Industries, and read our interview with Mona May, the celebrated costume designer behind Cher, Tai, and Dionne’s iconic looks, below.


Mona May could never have anticipated the sheer amount of memes, Halloween costumes, and “It’s an Alaïa!” references that Clueless would spark when she signed on as the film’s costume designer 21 years ago. The costume designer was tasked with creating looks a teen in 1995 would die for, but little did she know that high schoolers in 2015 would still want to wear Dionne’s freeway freakout daisy cap.

From Cher and Dionne’s coordinated first day of school plaid get-ups, to Amber’s insane hat collection and Ty’s post-makeover looks, these costumes are now part of fashion’s canon. But their design was more rebellious than one might imagine at the time. 1995 was the peak of the grunge era, when baggy pants, plaid tees, and mall-rat tendencies reigned supreme. May and Clueless director Amy Heckerling realized that it was the perfect time for a drastic change.

“[Amy and I] wanted to take the plaid shirts off,” says May, who went on to create costumes for Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. “We were ready for little shift dresses, cuffed sleeves, plaid skirts, over-the-knee stockings, and our Mary Janes.”

“We were mixing high-end brands with low-end items. This wasn’t done back then and this is really one of the most innovative things in the film that I did,” May continues. “Dionne wore vinyl skirts from Melrose and all her clutches and purses were vintage. That was a really fresh and unique look at the time.”

While the duo veered away from Nirvana-influenced looks (save for, realistically, the skater crew), Heckerling and May also agreed that they didn’t want the high-school girls running around in heels like models. “You have to relate to the characters and love them. Everything gets filtered through the eye of a teenager girl and the school clothes that are right for her age,” says May. “That was important to us: that the girls still remained sweet. I think that’s the part—the innocence and femininity—that really shines through the costumes and the acting.”

In other words, creating a character is not a dress-up game, but a psychological task that requires careful preparation. “You’re really developing the characters as a costume designer,” May says. “You have to know who they are, as well as who are they [in the script] and how you translate that.” The actors, meanwhile, bring it all to life. “You don’t want the costumes wearing the character,” May says. “The thing that was great about Stacey [Dash] was that she could pull off the hats that Dionne wore and was still high fashion,” May elaborates. “Alicia [Silverstone] was really young—she was a hippy girl, running around with her dog on set. So there was a whole process of her saying, ‘Wow, these clothes are so different from what I’m used to.’ But when she got into it, it he

Knox Robinson Puts Pop Culture Back Into Running

July 19, 2015, 9:00 pm

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This month, Opening Ceremony is taking our juice cleanse to the next level with a new edition of Sartorial Snacks, where food and fashion mix (literally) to create the perfect concoction. In the spirit of healthy living and our new produce-inspired Pre-Fall 2015 collection, we’re introducing you to some of our fave juicers, with personal recipes to match.

We can get down with a running coach who also endorses breaking for dumplings. As a coach at Nike + Run Club, where the streets and parks of New York City act as each member’s gym, Knox Robinson whips people into shape while packing a cultural punch into each of his runs. When he’s not taking his teams on runs through Harlem to stop at the landmarks of Langston Hughes and end with a meal at Red Rooster, the fitness expert is teaching others to embrace their inner-kid and run around just like the recess days.

Since acting as editor-in-chief at Fader magazine for the better half of the early ‘00s and releasing The African Game, a large-scale photographic essay that depicts Africa’s passion for soccer, Knox has grown to understand the importance of organizing runs that have a cultural impact. We caught up with the healthy lifestyle guru to talk about running through NYC’s underbelly and have him share his own secret recipe for his Green Smoothie.


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CHLOE DEWBERRY: Can you give us a bit of background on Knox Robinson? What do you do?
KNOX ROBINSON: I’m a runner, writer, and coach. These days, I like to think of myself as a curator of running experiences. I’m the co-founder of Black Roses NYC, which is a downtown running collective. I’m also a coach at Nike Run Club here in New York, so I work with both first-time runners or runners who are getting off the couch and thinking about what it means to get on the road to an active lifestyle. I also curate cultural runs for NYC that explore the city’s underbelly and street culture from a runner’s point of view. We have night runs that go to cool destinations. We might take 200 people on a run that ends on a tiny street corner in Queens where you can try dumplings from three or four different South Asian countries. Earlier last month, we had over 500 people who ran downtown to celebrate the life and legend of Harold Hunter. Nike Run Club looks at the city as our gym and looks at how many ways we can interact with NYC as people in an active style. It’s like an underground tour, but with a little more sweat involved.

Would you say that you’re the first person to really bring culture into running?
Definitely not the first, but since I was editor-in-chief at Fader magazine and a manager for artists like Theophilus London, I definitely understand framing, creative direction, and storytelling. It’s not that I’m the first, but I’m the person on the scene with the longest relationship in running. I watched my dad do it in the ‘70s and ‘80s and I did it as a kid in the ‘90s. Growing up then, I thought running half marathons was just something b

Put Your Pants On

July 20, 2015, 9:00 pm

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It's that time of summer… You know, when we’ve all forgotten about this past winter’s bone-chilling temperatures and start complaining about the heat. If you’ve hit the point where you’re excited to pile into a crowded subway car just to feel the AC, you’re officially allowed a lil' guilt-free bitching. By no means should this be confused with January nostalgia, but with new fall styles tempting us every day, a little leather weather would be nice.

In the meantime, how do we cope with the dilemma of getting dressed? Skirts and dresses are not always as awesome as they seem. There’s the fact that you basically can’t sit down on ANYTHING without your lady parts being a lacey layer away, those sporadic subway breezes, and—how could we forget?—perforated metal patio chairs that imprint shapes in your skin.

This is why we’re letting you in on a secret… Summer pants. No, we’re not talking pants you'll have to peel off. We mean lightweight, breezy bottoms that move with you and look good with absolutely everything. Scroll through the above photos to check out pants you’ll wear right now and layer later—Just remember to thank us when we solve all your problems.


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Thierry Lasry Bunny Sunglasses in honey/blue, KAMALIKULTURE Chuck Swimsuit in black, and Pleats Please Horizon Pants in blue. Photos by Balarama HellerSun Buddies Type 02 Sunglasses in smokey white, KAMALIKULTURE Chuck Swimsuit in black, Kenzo Stretch Viscose Crepe Pants in deep sea blueThierry Lasry Bunny Sunglasses in honey/blue, 

We Beat The Heat At The Adidas Fanatic Tournament

July 19, 2015, 9:00 pm

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As if the prospect of free beer, tasty barbeque, and beautiful people in soccer jerseys wasn’t enough to kick off an average Saturday, the adidas Fanatic Tournament brought all of the aforementioned perks. This past weekend, Opening Ceremony competed in the annual adidas Fanatic tournament, a soccer competition that pits downtown retailers, restaurants, and other creative agencies against each other in an all-day soccer showdown.

All day, OC family and other attendees watched teams such as Acne Studios, Know Wave, and V Magazine bend it like Beckham at Pier 5 at the Brooklyn Bridge Park. In the end, our friends over at The Smile defeated the rest of the competition to take home the number one spot, but we still had enough fun (and beer) to last us through the rest of the weekend.


Click through the slideshow above to see pictures from the adidas Fanatic tournament.The OC fam cheers on the team from the sidelines. And yes, those are handmade signs designed to look just like the child-like drawings on the jerseys. Photos by Patrick SpearsOC’s ThomasOC’s Oak and LaylaOC’s TerrillOC’s KyleOC’s Rhamier and CeilidhOC’s MichelleOC’s Daisuke and LaylaOC’s ShayAlex Lee and Ava NiruiOC’s Daniel OC’s SimonOC’s TerrillThe OC squadFriends with OC’s Julia

Juliana Huxtable And Casey Jane Ellison Team Up For MOCA’s Step And Repeat

July 19, 2015, 9:00 pm

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MOCA Los Angeles rolled out another packed weekend of performance art, music, and comedy for its second-annual Step and Repeat series. A little rain didn’t stop LA from stepping out for Saturday night’s program, which featured a show-stopping performance from Juliana Huxtable, the wry, cutting humor of Casey Jane Ellison, and DJ sets by Mustache Mondays.

Juliana Huxtable managed to hush a packed house with her spoken word, visual, and dance performance that dug deep into her personal experience coming to terms with perceptions of race and sexuality in small-town Texas. Casey Jane Ellison, host of Ovation’s Touching the Art series, had the distinct challenge of lightening the mood, and rose to the occasion with self-deprecating and mocking humor. “I see a lot of detached faces out there tonight… and some leaders,” she told the crowd during her plea for millennial activism—all before segueing into a bit about the lonely games she plays with her cat.

The main stage wasn’t the only focus of MOCA’s Step and Repeat. The MOCA Store hosted a Freak City pop-up packed full of Tumblr-ready gear, and OC friend Brendan Fowler launched his new line of “ELECTION REFORM” shirts first previewed at Paramount Ranch in January. Outside, a lineup from LA party queens Mustache Mondays (the love child of club impresario Nacho Nava) ignited the courtyard with a performance by Rosé Hernandez and DJ sets from LA locals Santiago Salazar and Zakmatic. The lineup continued with a whole series of food trucks from Howlin Ray’s Nashville hot chicken to Van Leeuwen ice cream.

To round out Saturday’s program, LA-based singer Azul drew the crowd back inside to the main stage with her rich vocal melodies, reminiscent of CocoRosie. Saturday night was Azul’s local debut after premiering in the remote desert community of Arcosanti, Arizona at the FORM Arcosanti experimental festival earlier this year. Step and Repeat wrapped on Saturday night with HO99O9 (pronounced “horror”), the LA-via-Jersey hardcore/hip-hop duo whose backstage entourage included Jack Black and Die Antwoord.

Saturday was just one of three performance-packed nights at MOCA Los Angeles. For the full lineup of what went down, check out the official site. Photos by Myles Pettengill