september fixations

Photo courtesy of Sasha Lebedeva

we’ve always thought it harsh watching as the world suddenly and abruptly ceases summering on labor day. on that first monday of the ninth month, it’s as if everything changes: white goes from vogue to verboten and wardrobes shift from colourful to cashmere. but summer sun shines (albeit shyer) for three more weeks, thank you very much, and we intend to milk it as much as (if not more than) a barista making that latte. why? there is much ado about everything (also, we won’t be putting these away any time soon).

we welcome september with a kind of unabashed anticipation usually reserved for children at christmas. it’s the fashion, darling; the fashion. it goes without saying fashion weeks are the highlight of our year. after all, design’s interconnectedness knows no medium, and we intend to draw inspiration (not to mention a large credit card balance) from this year’s shows. follow along with us:

new york: 6-11 september
london: 13-17 september
milan: 17-23 september
paris: 23 september - 1 october

you’d think the shows and runway recaps would be enough to fuel our fix this month; however, you’d be as wrong as that barista. behold, our final summer fixations.

still astounded by august’s assemblage? revisit our fixations from last month.

see

on these shores
the armory show. javits center, new york. just: wow
sensing the future: experiments in art and technology (e.a.t.); getty center, los angeles.
collectible ny, water street projects, new york.
nan goldin: you never did anything wrong. gagosian gallery, new york. and no, she didn’t.
paris 1874: the impressionist moment. national gallery of art. washington.
ed ruscha: now/then. moma, new york. now? then? always.
cy twombly: morocco, 1952/1953. virginia museum of fine arts. he’s our hero.
lastly, it’s tutu time: the new york city ballet returns for its new season.

sensing the future: experiments in art and technology; getty center — image courtesy of J. Paul

further afield
palazzo talia, luca guadagnino's new roman palazzo. too soon for another holiday? ps: luca, if you need us, we’re here for you.
homo faber: the journey of life. a celebration of contemporary craftsmanship. viva veneziaahhh.
goldsmiths' fair, london. because jewelry is art, so let’s collect more.
berlin art week. wilkommen; bienvenue; welcome. berlin, naturally.
design september. brussels. a sprouting design scene.

palazzo italia, luca guadagnino's first hotel — images courtesy of Giulio Ghirardi

smell

balmain enters the fragrance fold with its premier parfums: les éternels de balmain.

and every dog now has more than just its day: introducing dolce & gabbana: fefe, fido’s first fragrance.

taste

it’s the change of seasonal bounty that betrays our prolonged summer; however, zucchini (née: courgettes) are everywhere, so we plan to savour this for three meals a day all month long.

and as autumn approacheth, opinions are divided on the definitive “in” list for food, but our fave warming wonder made the grade: we’re committing to katsudon. so should you.

read

fellow fictionphiles, let’s have an intermezzo. it’s the latest tome from sally rooney (who we fell in love with thanks to normal people, a must read with a must watch film).

the debut publication by design/architectural firm ashe leandro is a lookbook of interiors that make for sublime september swooning, coffee table style.

In vogue: the 90’s - image courtesy of hulu

watch

bedroom binge
slow horses, series 4. because… gary oldman.
three women. because... women.
la maison. because… paris. fashion. life.
in vogue: the 90s. because... no reason needed. it’s vogue.

popcorn-ready 
look into my eyes
lover of men
the critic

toro y moi whole earth

listen

toro y moi, hole erth; september 6
nilüfer yanya, my method actor; september 13
bright eyes, five dice, all threes; september 20
lou reed, why don’t you smile now: 1964-65; september 27

see you in october.