by Jeffrey Lee |
October 16, 2015
Misima Is. You may not have heard about this Island and what happened over there. But you should and you will, very soon.
Our Oakland neighbor - Bryan Pitcher is ready to document the ramifications of mining operation and the aftermath on the native Misiman culture. Its going to be a yr-long project for the crew to station at the island: to meet the native folks and transcend their veracity.
A tad more serious than our usual Fri. post, but its a compelling project w/ great cause. Check out & share the short clip here:
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Lassitude
by Jade Lam |
October 09, 2015
On a Spotify “New Music Tuesday” playlist last summer, I discovered this British singer James Bay. If you recall, he was opener for the Rolling Stone concert at Hyde Park.
Chaos and the Calm’s his first full-length album following a pair of well-received EPs, reveals he has a precocious talent as a 24-year-old songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.
Let It Go as he winds together elements of pop, folk, rock, blues, and soul. What initially caught my ear then, and still does, is the complete earnestness in which he sings. You can feel and almost see the heartbreak thanks to his visual lyrics.
Hold back the river there is something about this song that quickly draws you in and picks you up from any slump you’re in at the moment.
I could listen to his latest album all day, and I think you'll enjoy it too. Check out the song below.
James Bay - Let It Go
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Lassitude,
Music
by Robin Chan |
October 02, 2015
Getting bored with the traditional single, double, skinny cuff? Here is a pinroll cuff method that doesn't unravel and gives you an extra tapering effect. More importantly, it will keep the indigo dye from ruining your light-color footwear. Last but not least, it is a good chance to show off your favorite shoes!
tips: it works best with denim with longer cuts and lighter weights.
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Cuffing,
Lassitude
by Jade Lam |
September 25, 2015
FRIDAY.LASSITUDE.XII
Summer is the season you exercise for, but now Summer is over that doesn't mean you have to give up on being fit. It's easy to get and stay in shape while you can workout in your home.
You don’t have to buy a lot of equipment or pick up a stack of videos to get the workout you want and need. You can use what you already have around your place or take advantage of online resources like YouTube Pinterest or Instagram.
This is what we found on Pinterest - 30 day plank challenge
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Lassitude
by Robin Chan |
September 18, 2015
FRIDAY.LASSITUDE.XI - Hard Graft Leather Goods / Lifestyle Accessories
It is intriguing that great brands always share similar traits:
i. Collaboration
Hard Graft: UK based, Handmade in Italy, Founded in 2007 by monie.ka (Austrian) and James (English)
Doublewood: SF based, Crafted in Zhongshan, Founded in 2013 by a trio team. (Hong Kong)
ii. Aesthetic
Hard Graft: Attention to details and functional like the laptop folio with a grab handle.
Doublewood: Minimal and subtle details like hidden rivets, raised belt loops, chainstitch hemming...all prepared for the purpose of developing better fades.
iii. Italian Leather, natural fibers
Hard Graft: 100% vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather that matures gradually over time, natural wool.
Doublewood: 100% vegetable tanned leather patch that ages over time again, 100% cotton / 98% cotton, 2% polyurethane.
iv. Packaging
Hard Graft: Package in canvas bag, come with care instruction card.
Doublewood: Package in 10oz. unprimed canvas tote / bag.
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Lassitude,
Leather
