Humberto Leon and Carol Lim are true cinephiles. They’ve proven it over the years with a collection inspired by David Lynch, a fashion show-slash-play co-written by Spike Jonze and Jonah Hill, and, as of this weekend, a collaboration with cult director Gregg Araki on a short film for Kenzo. For the premiere of the film, titled Here Now, the duo hosted a Friday evening barbecue at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. Needless to say that with the heatwave in Paris, it was all people were dreaming of! Program of the day: beers and burgers—because, yes, this was the eve of the Fourth of July—and a relaxed vibe à l’américain. Meanwhile, Here Now transported viewers to an Americana dreamscape, with a stylized take on Los Angeles (Carol and Humberto’s hometown, as well as Gregg Araki’s). Scroll to the bottom to watch the film, and check out what guests at the barbecue had to say about it.
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Simon Porte Jacquemus, designer: The film is really funny, quite sweet. I was expecting to be a bit more thrown by Gregg Araki, his films often make me feel a bit uncomfortable. I have seen Mysterious Skin many times, it's a masterpiece, but I can only watch it if I have 20 friends with me!
Joana Preiss, actress, director, and model: The film is funny, playful. I liked the references to sitcoms and the décalage [discordance]—he takes specific codes and twists them his way. I thought the actors were perfect. I love Gregg Araki's work, I know the Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy very well. I believe as a director he really brought something new to the film scene 20 years ago!
Woodkid (musician and director): It's a very cool film. I'm delighted that Kenzo, a very friendly, not-at-all pretentious brand that I am really fond of, has collaborated with Gregg Araki, a director that I love. Mysterious Skin is one of my favorite films.
Lily McMenamy (model): It was really cool, I’m a huge fan of Gregg Araki! I saw The Doom Generation with my first boyfriend in his bedroom when I was 16; it was the best thing ever! I just met Gregg, and said, “Wake up and smell the cappuccino!” That’s a line from his movie.
Grace Bol (model): The movie was amazing, but I want to see more. It was too short!
Gildas Loaec (Founder of Kitsuné): I really loved the colors and the saturation of the film—and most of all Slowdive for the music!
Gregg Araki on the screening: I’ve always thought of this movie as being really fun, and this party is colorful, everybody is relaxed, this place is amazing. It’s the perfect set-up.
Humberto on the screening: It’s almost like giving birth, we’ve been talking about this for so long, and finally we’re getting to share it.
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Shop all Kenzo here
Read Humberto Leon’s interview with Gregg Araki about Here Now here
Simon Porte Jacquemus, designer: The film is really funny, quite sweet. I was expecting to be a bit more thrown by Gregg Araki, his films often make me feel a bit uncomfortable. I have seen Mysterious Skin many times, it's a masterpiece, but I can only watch it if I have 20 friends with me!
Joana Preiss, actress, director, and model: The film is funny, playful. I liked the references to sitcoms and the décalage [discordance]—he takes specific codes and twists them his way. I thought the actors were perfect. I love Gregg Araki's work, I know the Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy very well. I believe as a director he really brought something new to the film scene 20 years ago!
Woodkid (musician and director): It's a very cool film. I'm delighted that Kenzo, a very friendly, not-at-all pretentious brand that I am really fond of, has collaborated with Gregg Araki, a director that I love. Mysterious Skin is one of my favorite films.
Lily McMenamy (model): It was really cool, I’m a huge fan of Gregg Araki! I saw The Doom Generation with my first boyfriend in his bedroom when I was 16; it was the best thing ever! I just met Gregg, and said, “Wake up and smell the cappuccino!” That’s a line from his movie.
Grace Bol (model): The movie was amazing, but I want to see more. It was too short!
Gildas Loaec (Founder of Kitsuné): I really loved the colors and the saturation of the film—and most of all Slowdive for the music!
Gregg Araki on the screening: I’ve always thought of this movie as being really fun, and this party is colorful, everybody is relaxed, this place is amazing. It’s the perfect set-up.
Humberto on the screening: It’s almost like giving birth, we’ve been talking about this for so long, and finally we’re getting to share it.