The Top 14 Stories Of 2014
This past year was a really fun one for the blog, so we pulled a few of our favorite 2014 stories from our archives as our version of Flipagram. Catch up on very necessary reading above, broken down by...
View ArticleThomas Tait Was Obsessed With Pam Anderson
Despite what modern psychology tells us, obsession can be a good thing. Remember—it was the whipsmart Susan Sontag who said, "Never worry about being obsessive. I like obsessive people. Obsessive...
View ArticleHello Kitty, For Sneakerheads?
Our beloved sneakers, as pretty and pampered as they may be, are also the most susceptible to all the dirt, damage, and destruction from the pavement below us—and in most cases, we don’t even notice it...
View ArticleAlice Tate In Warsaw
In Straight Trippin', OC friends and family share tidbits from their latest travels. This time, OC London contributor Alice Tate shares snaps of festive decorations, dumplings, and a lotta cheap mulled...
View ArticleNew Horoscopes: It's January— Shake Off Last Year's Vibes
It’s time to shake off last year’s vibes and keep on cruising towards the sick new beat of 2015. The players are still going to play, and the haters might still hate, but you can be confident that no...
View ArticleMickey Boardman Loves His Necklaces, All Hundreds Of 'Em
We recently paid a visit to PAPER's midtown office—where Mickey Boardman, gave us a quickie tour and modeled his favorite necklaces. In our sitdown below (more like kneeling before the king of kitsch,...
View ArticleWear This, And Never Have A Bad Snow Day
ONAR (which translates to “dream” in ancient Greek) had always been in the stars for its Helsinki-based designer, Irene Kostas. After inheriting her father's Greek furrier techniques, the half Finnish,...
View ArticleJustin Borbely In Turks And Caicos
In Straight Trippin', OC friends and family share tidbits from their latest travels. This time, OC contributing photographer Justin Borbely shares snaps of his recent trip to Turks and Caicos. Hey—it's...
View Article'I Want To Be In A Rock Band So Bad,' Says Indie Newcomer Moses Sumney
Great music often starts out small—some fiddling of guitar strings, the first few chords of "Wonderwall," lyrics doodled amidst homework. With Moses Sumney, it started with a single notebook. “I...
View ArticleThe Thirst Is Real: Moschino Resort And Swim 2015
Following a debut collection filled with flashy fast-food logos and a high-calorie supply of Happy Meal-inspired bags, it's only fitting that designer Jeremy Scott felt inclined to quench his thirst...
View ArticleThis Artist Made A Minnesota Shopping Mall Her Studio
I recently went to visit my good friend, artist Kika Karadi at her studio in Austin, Minnesota. At the end of 2013, she moved there temporarily to be with her boyfriend (the avant-garde musician John...
View ArticleLet's Get Physical, Physical!
Going away for the holidays might be nice and relaxing while it lasts, but going from sitting around eating holiday treats, and then back into the hustle and bustle of everyday life is much easier said...
View ArticleThese Designers Are LVMH Tested, OC Approved
If the names Thomas Tait, Shayne Oliver, and Tina and Nikita Sutradhar don't sound familiar to you yet, just remember: all good things come in time. Since taking home the top honors at last spring's...
View ArticleFederico Capalbo In NYC
In Straight Trippin', OC friends and family share tidbits from their latest travels. This time, the Italian-born, London-based Komakino designer travels to the city of dreams Mercy and Mexican food. We...
View ArticleThe Elusive, Off-The-Menu Burger... For One
Solo eating establishments—the truly great ones—require a precise atmosphere. Some are quiet and discreet. Others are unexpected and lie in plain sight. But they can all be difficult to find in a...
View ArticleMama's Got A Brand-New (OC) Bag
It may be 15 degrees with a chance of frozen outside, but the Opening Ceremony Resort 2015 handbags and accessories have us saying "Aloha," with a dash of Malibu Rum. Always game for a trip back to...
View Article'Don't Wait For A Hallmark Holiday To Be A Better Person'
Here at OC, we are struck by how often we end up in everyday conundrums. The ones that land you in the thick of semi (or full-blown) awkwardness, or maybe, the doghouse. So, we turned to Simon...
View ArticleWe're Obsessed With These Earrings
Pom poms are not necessarily associated with good taste or glamour, but they’ve seen a veritable turn of late, with the nudge of #monsterchic mink a la Sophie Hulme and the accessories created by...
View ArticleYou'll Never Guess What Makes James Evans LOL
It’s no secret that Opening Ceremony surrounds itself with the most unique personalities in the game—staff included! If you’ve walked into any of our brick and mortars, you’ve definitely said hello to...
View ArticleThink Of Ryan McNamara's 'Gently Used' As Performance Art, Without The Pricey...
Gently Used, Ryan McNamara’s latest exhibition, opened last night at the Mary Boone Gallery. The exhibition showcases not only the artist’s roots in collage and sculpture, but his recent focus on...
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