NIGHT PARTY - CONFESSIONS FEAT. HAYLEY WILLIAMS

RIP WALTER ROBINSON

The maverick painter and critic Walter Robinson has died at the age of 74. Read a fantastic obituary here.

LARRY CLARK ZINE

The Larry Clark 92-95 zine, featuring a selection of photos from his current show at Ruttkowski; 68 New York, an exhibition essay by Bob Niklas and “Everything Is the Best When It Comes From the Inside”, a conversation between Larry Clark, Leo Fitzpatrick, and Tobin Yelland.

FRANK HENRIQUEZ

Misericordia Racing 6-Panel hat by Frank Henriquez.

(Via The Bengal Stripe)

GEOFF MCFETRIDGE - DRAWING A LIFE

Drawing a Life reveals the details of artist Geoff McFetridge’s life and work, whilst delving further into the universal questions of what makes a fulfilling life and how to live with intention. More information here.

(Via For Starters)

BARBOUR X J.CREW

The Barbour x J.Crew Barn Jacket reworks the J.Crew icon in four-ounce waxed cotton from the legendary British brand. Available here (unless you live in the UK).

LINKED UP 110

The Future of Fashion? Good Clothes (Highsnobiety)

A Feel for Fashion: Jonah Weiner and Erin Wylie, Blackbird Spyplane 

(FHCM)

Evan Kinori’s New Exhibition Asks You to Stop and Chill for a Sec

The cult menswear designer’s latest exhibition is less about selling and more about vibes. (i-D)

The Bootleg Edition

On beating (then eventually becoming) the real thing. (WITI?)

How Knocked Loose Won the Grammys Red Carpet in Avant-Garde Menswear

The metalcore heroes brought the heat in a cavalcade of Bode, Rick Owens, and Goodfight. “This is absolutely an example of us sneaking into situations that our band was never meant for,” frontman Bryan Garris tells GQ. (GQ)

Hyperview Turns 10 (Stereogum)

Is the Rise of Rap Reflective of the World Going to Shit?

We ask MIKE alongside the release of his latest album Showbiz! 

(Monster Children)

Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies at 54

A founder of Murder Inc. Records, he helped launch the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti and was credited as a producer on 28 records that made the Billboard Hot 100. (NYT)

8 Brilliant Black Creatives on the Film That Shaped Them

In honour of Black History Month, we asked inspiring Black creatives - spanning fashion, photography, acting, music and poetry - to share the movie that has had the biggest impact on their life and why it means so much to them. (Mr Porter)

Inside the Major New Exhibition of Noah Davis’ Extraordinary Paintings

The Noah Davis retrospective at the Barbican brings together over 60 artworks and pays tribute to the beloved artist’s brief but prolific life. 

(Dazed)

Esteban Jefferson Brought the Brooklyn Banks Indoors

In a big way, on view in NYC now. (Monster Children)

What’s It Like to Live In an Art Gallery? 

“People are weirded out by the fact we live here.” Izzy Bilkus speaks to Final Hot Desert founders Marina Moro and Ben Anderson who run a gallery from their flat. (Plaster)

Swedish Punk Band Viagra Boys’s Absurdist Send-Up of the Art World

A video for the new single ‘Man Made of Meat’ riffs on the readymade, satirises zombie formalism, and parodies action painting. (Hyperallergic)

A Magazine With a Taste for Provocation (and a Cult Following)

Wherever it goes, Heavy Traffic draws a stylish, contrarian crowd. (NYT)

The Candy-Coloured Shelves Infiltrating the Neutral Millennial Home

How USM, the once-staid Swiss office furniture specialist, turned shelves themselves into a work of art. (GQ)

We Have Nothing for Sale. Support These Brands Instead 

Most days of the year, we have nothing for sale. So, we've put together a list of the other brands we love to support, and we hope you will too. (Paynter Jacket Co.)  

CLAIRO - TERRAPIN

TYSHAWN JONES FOR LOUIS VUITTON

JULIANA SALAZAR FOR ASICS

“For this project, multi-hyphenate creative director Juliana Salazar drew inspiration from her favourite artworks, personal wardrobe, and her knack for blending elegance with practicality. The result is a timeless yet fresh colour palette for the classic GEL-KAYANO TM 14, a combination of neutral tones with a pop of her favourite hue of blue for the perfect balance of style and functionality. Dropping in select regions on Feb 8.”

BURBERRY PORTRAITS

Introducing Burberry Portraits - stories that capture the spirit of the fashion house - photographed by Bob Foster. Check out the full series here.

STOOD DESIGN

João Cabaço, founder of Stood Design, photographed in his studio by fellow Portuguese brand ISTO. Check out the full story here.

BOOT BOYZ BIZ

Boot Boyz Biz have returned with the announcement of several new creative outlets: Now-Time - magazine and design projects, Mike's Deli - screenprinting and production services, and Dragonfly-Eye - online library and image bank.