• Azealia Banks
    MUSIC

    Azealia Banks Pleads to Switch Record Labels

    Many trying to make it would kill for a record deal with Universal. But Azealia Banks has come to the conclusion she needs to be signed to a different label, specifically SONY. She writes on twitter: “I REALLY should have signed with Sony. Can someone at Sony buy me off of Universal please?? i’m really in hell here. Please Help : Serious Inquiry. I would literally give anything to be on XL right now. I’m tired of having to consult a group of old white guys about my black girl craft. they don’t even know what they’re listening for or to. I’m literally begging to be dropped from Universal. Universal…

  • ART,  CULTURE

    William-Adolphe Bouguereau Paintings Animated

    Look at these beautiful paintings from William Adolphe Bougueraeu come to life with animation. “William-Adolphe Bouguereau November 30, 1825 – August 19, 1905) was a French academic painter and traditionalist. In his realistic genre paintings he used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female human body. During his life he enjoyed significant popularity in France and the United States, was given numerous official honors, and received top prices for his work. As the quintessential salon painter of his generation, he was reviled by the Impressionist avant-garde. By the early twentieth century, Bouguereau and his art fell out of favor with the public, due…

  • ART,  Misc.

    Artist: Megan Mitchell

    Upon first appearance you might quickly want to look away, but if you look closely you will see the beautiful artwork of Megan Mitchell. She has what seems like an ongoing art project displaying scenes of the human body decaying, depicted with something other than blood.   source: Megan Mitchell. Art.

  • CULTURE,  FASHION,  Misc.

    Woman with Muscular Dystrophy applies to be a fashion model, and gets hired.

    The world of fashion and modeling is easily seen as the most self damaging, judgmental  and malicious. For example the recent interview about the A&F image with the CEO of Aberbrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries himself stated: “It’s almost everything. That’s why we hire good-looking people in our stores. Because good-looking people attract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people. We don’t market to anyone other than that,” “In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids,” he told the site. “Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive all-American kid with a…

  • Misc.

    Graveravens Link Swaps

    If you are interested in link swapping please send a message at graveravens@gmail.com and we can make a quick swap and get this show on the road. xo mitchelcrandell.com http://www.funnyfashiongames.com pompuseyes.com  

  • FASHION

    STEPHEN JAMES FOR TAKESHY KUROSAWA FW13

    Stephen James for Takeshy Kurosawa Fall Winter 2013 The Takeshy Kurosawa Fall Winter 2013 collection finds its strength in tension. Clean but not minimal. Dark but not theatrical. When modeled by Stephen James, the clothes take on an added psychological weight, transforming the collection from a presentation of garments into a study of presence. Kurosawa has long been interested in the space where tailoring meets rebellion, and this season reflects that balance with restraint. The silhouettes are sharp yet lived-in, structured without feeling rigid. There is an undercurrent of aggression softened by control, a quality that aligns naturally with Stephen James’s visual intensity. His heavily tattooed body contrasts with the…

  • FASHION,  REVIEWS

    Chanel Haute Couture SS 2014

    When you think of classic and high fashion, Chanel always comes to mind. This season displayed once again their staple tweed fabrics with very beautifully structured feminine outfits in light varieties of pastels. There was a strong athletic feel to the whole collection due to glammed up silver knee pads and fanny packs. I would describe the whole thing as rich sports pixie?But the one thing that demanded most attention would have to be the footwear the models were rocking. They weren’t the usual high fashion impossible heels to walk in, they were actually the complete opposite. Sneakers! The sporty/glitzy shoe wear was provided by couture shoemaker Massaro  they were…

  • CULTURE,  FASHION,  Misc.

    Making Your Presence Felt in Fashion Photography

    Author: fashion model It is a difficult task to establish one’s presence in the fashion photography industry. One can take it as a career option, if one has the willingness to work hard, has a creative mind, and possesses the ability to capture the perfect images. A fashion photographer should have proficiency in two disciplines- you need to be an excellent portrait photographer. Second, you should have the ability to create images for use in advertisements. A successful fashion photographer will be able to combine the two disciplines into a perfect blend with a keen eye to details in design. Success as an esteemed fashion photographer comes to one who…