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YOU ARE THE COMPANY YOU KEEP: Leger Exhibition hits Philadelphia

 

 

 

"In the 1920s Paris was the dynamic center of arts and culture when avant-garde artists experimented in new ways with cinema, ballet, theater, commercial art and mass media."  Fernand Leger was the FIRST to do so.

 

 

 

An acolyte of sorts, Leger was "The first" to use imagery of the machine age and objects of consumer society the subjects of his paintings"  (Wikipedia)

 

Léger = Pop Art!

 

Here's more to wet your appetite:   http://www.wickedlocal.com/arlington/archive/x2132752618/Travel-and-Adventure-

Philadelphia-exhibit-showcases-Leger-and-friends#ixzz2jo8w6Rv7

 

 

Decidedly Sensational House Music inspired JaBig

                                                              and, a recent

A "test" for my brand logo

What if? LOL!!!

Who? What? When? How?

 

"Sommelier":

 

(/ˈsɒməljeɪ/ or /sʌməlˈjeɪ/; French pronunciation: ​[sɔməlje])) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. REBEL! 
2. Enigmatic Fashion PRANKSTER!
3. Soubrette!   

 " ' the advance group (pro baller) in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts (or court), whose works (snazzy attire) is characterized chiefly by unorthodox (grins-smirks-nods he gets) and experimental methods of applying his SWAG! ' "

#F-E-T-I-S-H 

Welcome Back!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! (smirk)

Since "25" SYMBOLIZES a new Birth (as in February 25)!!!...

"Bang!"  

... Along with this shoe, there shall be some natty, one-of-a-kind bowties slavishy thrown around my collar...

I'm taking orders at Leonard-InfinityDesigns@mail.com.
   

Scott Shuman ("The Sartorialist): my favorite blogger

Listen, Scott Schuman does 'it" better than anyone!!!!  He captures the sublime!!!  And, naturally I can DIG IT!!!!  He and glorified posts can be located in a town near you...

Simply Me!

I am NOT a "Shibboleth" (stereotype): 

(1).   I'm of African and French Canadian descent:  "Greetings and Salutations, mon cheri!"

(2).   I'm the author of this perspicacious blog and I'd rather visit a dusty bookstore than dine on Beluga Caviar. 

(3).   I'm the son of two dynamic individuals that reared me to 'digest' a world larger-than-life! 

(4).   I partidipate in politics (the 13th and 15th Amendments to the US Constitution were written expressly for me). 

(5).    I'm a Bible-believing Apostolic 

(6).    I know how to box and will!

(7).    I use chopsticks with blithe ease (LOL!)
(8).    I've earned the right to wear a Rolex, but I swear by SWATCH (watches). 
(9).    I know the history of every college I've ever attended.
(10).  I rep for the underdog (I support the Royal Family for not telling Diana's secrets)
(11).  I WILL wear lime green socks with a dinner suit.
(12).  I can fillet fish, ride a horse, harvest peanuts (thanks to my popa, Leslie Chappelle)
(13).  I devour Jazz, Rock, Country, 'House,' Classical and Gospel Music.
(14).   *bonus...  I'm NOT petrified by the number "13"; read the Bible and it tells you why!!!!!!!

STYLE FILE-The Runway Report:  Fall is commencing as I peg this post.  And, the 2013 Collections have masterfully supplied us with enough swagger to launch a intercontinental ballistic missile (*my wording*).  LOL!!!

See what defines this season before it hits the stores:  "Band of Outsiders" bang!

(1.)  Prada 101:  1920s-inspired dose of sartorial modernity.

(2.)  LV (Louis Vuitton) Dazzle:  Modern tech meets traditional luxe.                                    

(3).  Versace Johnny Weir-ish in-your-face peacock:  R-O-C-K & ROLL to this... 

On The Street:  Runway Reinterpretaion/Real Clothes:  Eccentric is what I drop dude...

Copenhagen, Denmark:  Varsity jacket-Navajo print-Bowler & a dashing eccentric

*photo credit/theurbangent.com* 

'The FEW': KANYE and fellow ICON

I believe it was Chaucer that said "In spirit, once by a vision"-epitomized by outrageous Character and STYLE!  

STYLE Is...

 

1.  A priceless collection of vintage Hermes belts re-envisioned as a basket. 

 2.  A suit lined in a Cartoon print. 

3.  Possibly, "Couture" is scoffed at.  COOL! is a mirrored jewelry box NOW!  as attaché ...  No JOKE!! 

 

Textile Improvisation: Bed-linen redux!

"Voila!"  Silk African batiste as BED-LINEN (quilted)???  The carved wooden Unity Stool (*see picture*) was an inspiration.  Rebellious and sensuous...  Imagine the immense pleasure of being wrapped up in sumptuous luxury this winter?  You heard it here first!  Did I hear, "Copyright "?

Inspiration: KENTE Cloth

Kente Cloth, (last photo) the "Cloth of Kings" is singularly known for its brilliantly woven colorations.   Post-civil rights, its trendy and far-reaching appeal makes it an often-used design source inspiring Hip-Hop rhymes, tony 5th Ave. interior decor, and international abodes.  Its uncommon lineage (Ghana circa 11th Century) and enigmic status are simply Inspirational.

http://projectexploration.org/jobaria/AfricanJourney.html

Pop Culture Inspiration???: Philadelphia Men's Fashion Exhibit

The Peacock Male: Exuberance and Extremes in Masculine Dress, sponsored by TIME Magazine, is a zanny, but scholarly celebration of 300 years in men's fashion.  Historically, only the wealthiest gentleman could afford to adorn themselves with such whimsy, sublime shock, and extreme craftsmanship.  

Ensconced like a gilded lily at Philadelphia's Museum of Art (www.philamuseum.org) now until June 2011, are items some would label merely as "metro-sexual" or 'flamboyant' ,but in fact, were the wardrobe staples of the most virile, masculine, and confident gentleman of that day.     

 

Refreshment for the SOUL! I'm on a R-----o-----L-------L----**OOoOoooooo@@

Certain things feed my soul; New York City is one of them.  I call NYC, "THE Destination for the Aesthetically Informed," but you may recognize it by its copiously bestowed title, "The City that Never Sleeps."  The first stop (see above clip) on my To-Do List, is the new, NEW MUSEUM of Contemporary Art in Manhattan. ( http://www.newmuseum.org/?gclid=CIvSor7Hx6YCFZ065Qodp1iYKA )  Ahhh...  refreshing CULTURE...  

SPRING 2011 FORECAST: Menswear with PUNCH!

Blustery winds may be blowing artic blasts of snow, but SPRING 2011 Menswear offerings are piping HOT!  This, unequivocally, was the season to be present at the unveiling of Menswear Spring/Summer 2011.  Editors, usually bored to tears by the staid, bland, and the typical, had to restock their ink wells and designer notepads to keep up with the splendid forecast:  Eye poping color, daring silhouettes, and refreshing proportions.  The H-E-A-T- is on!              

Winter 2010 Boots:Crave the Craze!

As dynamic as the Winter Season is, so are the options in footwear.  Swanky can be functional, cool, and inspirational.