Twins Miranda Kilbey (with the dark hair) and Elektra (the blonde) aka Say Lou Lou are the hot name for 2013.

After a quick name change (from Saint Lou Lou to Say Lou Lou), the duo is back and they just released their new video directed by Philippe Thempelman called Julian.

“Oh Julian, once we get across the border, I’ll mend your heart”. Enjoy the video!

Ever heard about The Sun’s daily Page 3?

It’s a British institution that profiles different glamour model every day. Check out i-D’s new video featuring babes Courtney, Sabine, Nicole, Lacey and Rosie model spring/summer 13’s beauty trends and speak up in defence of Page 3.

Last Saturday 11th May we attended Toolkit festival.

For the third year, Venice hosted a collection of interactive exhibitions, workshops and lectures dedicated to the most experimental sector of contemporary art with the participation of international artists chosen among the 200 applications received from 34 different countries. Toolkit Festival, international kermesse dedicated to New Media Art and curated by Martin Romeo, in collaboration with A plus A Slovenian Exhibition Centre of Venice, with the patronage of Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation, the generous support of Officina delle Zattere, Ca’ Foscari Digital Week and the Municipality of Venice, presented its program including artists from all over the world for a festival without boundaries. Since its first edition (Venice, 2011), the festival proposes a detailed mapping of the most contemporary researches in the interactive arts field. Over a short period of time, it gained attention and success in the national and international artistic community, involving numerous Venetian institutions, as well as professionals in the field of New Media Art.

Images courtesy of Andrea Avezzù

Shot in Paris while Kanye was recording his new album. Chief Keef joined as well. Video here:

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Best friends and also together in a video now shot by Rankin: check out Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora in Facemelt. The video sees the model-of-the-moment dress up as, and appear alongside, her bestie for their take on Rita’s new single.

Saint Laurent’s first shop is opening in the ultra-luxurious Avenue Montaigne, Paris.

The new concept store which officially opens on Thursday, consists of mirrors and marble for a luxe (sharing DNA with those of Le Corbusier and van der Rohe) yet commercial look offering a wide range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear Saint Laurent products and accessories. There will also be a VIP space with an L-shaped banquette that could comfortably seat a star’s entourage, and floor-to-ceiling matte screens at various points feature the designer’s personal photography. The store will represent Hedi Slimane‘s vision of a newly reestablished YSL.

As the 66th Cannes Film Festival opens today, we think now is the best time to focus on Cinema through Fashion and Luxury worlds which are another kind of art. Both create emotion by sharing passion through creativity ! Great luxury houses such as Francesco Smalto, have always collaborated on amazing projects and still do.

Smalto, the bespoke tailor and luxury ready-to-wear label, has worked with the cinema since its creation in 1962 by Francesco Smalto.

From 1971 with “Death in Venice” to movies such as “Largo Winch”, “Mobiüs” or « L’Ecume des Jours », the brand leaves its masculine elegance signature on charismatic characters.

Awarded last year with the ‘Living Heritage Company’ label by the French government, Smalto has dressed iconic actors like Marcello Mastroianni, Sean Connery, Alain Delon, or the last Oscar winner Jean Dujardin.

Proud of its roots in the film industry, the house is opening « L’Observatoire » for the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.

Overlooking the Palais des Festivals, the exclusive hotspot is offering a unique and ephemeral speakeasy bar, where we can expect international actors, artists and influencers. Besides enjoying cocktails from the most incredible point of view on the red carpet, gentlemen can have access to premium services such as : Personalized red-carpet consulting, mens grooming sessions at the barber shop and an exclusive pop-up store to find their style essentials.

Last but not least, the Festival is the occasion for Francesco Smalto to award a special “Prize for Elegance” to the « most shining personality in the film industry ».

To conclude, if you are attending the premieres or all other events of the International Village and the Cannes’ nightlife, you should probably heed Francesco Smalto’s advice :

« One code : The red carnation, one place : l’Observatoire ».

Photo credit : Francesco Smalto

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L’Observatoire Francesco Smalto

3 Bd de La Croisette – Cannes

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Photographer Robert Oades has been taking polaroids for the past 4 years.

From fresh faces and newcomers to seasoned professionals models, Robert has captured them all, asking them to sign the final picture and sometimes leave a message. The evergreen fascination of polaroids.