After a three year hiatus, Brooklyn Duo, Shy Child has returned bringing us more electro-filled tracks and debuted a new video sure to take you back to the electrifying 80s.
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An ultimatum issued by Kofi Annan that goes back to 2000 and two thirds of the way in it is looking somewhat desperate. Which is why eight directors, amongst which Gus Van Sant and Jane Campion, have come to the rescue.
| Feb 9, 2010| Faces > Artists
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No.415 in a limited series - For the girl who wants to look as lavish as the event she’s attending. The right mix of sweet lace and stand-out accessories will make her the belle of the ball.
|Style>Look of the day | Feb 9, 2010
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The other side of lace (Numero #110)
Thinking of lace as a wholesome, virginal fabric can be a struggle - especially when black and worn in a semi-dark room on a hot, so very hot summer day...
|Style>Press Cuttings | Feb 8, 2010
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Swide's Fall 2010 Menswear trend review
Not content with bringing you some backstage love, Swide also spent this past fashion week scrutinising every runway show so as to bring you our very own take on the major trends of Fall 2010.
|Style>Moodboard | Feb 1, 2010
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Madonna for Dolce & Gabbana: the whole campaign
The most talked about campaign of this spring. Find it all here, including the newly released final shots. And stay tuned as we have more left in store.
|Faces>Celebrities | Jan 14, 2010
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We all love a good scavenger hunt, but what about when the hunt is finding your dinner? Not knowing where your dinner is puts some excitement into what could be a mundane activity. As a result, numerous secret supper clubs have surfaced from warehouses to forests. We let you in on the newest club to hit the secret dining scene.
There is little space for our inner romantics in these somewhat cynical times. Create a chic pink bubble of your own to live out your fantasies of a vie en rose; leaving your pink nest to face the grey won't even be necessary as your computer becomes your favourite personal shopper...
Amongst the artists that inspire Swide are more than painters and filmmakers and starting from this week we shall be looking at designers who think somewhat outside the fashion box. Of all places to start it seemed that Paris-based designer young Damir Doma was the most fitting.
An egg is simple, yet can be served in numerous ways. Serving now as inspiration, the egg has become somewhat of a muse for designers. Swide explores some of the many design projects that have hatched from the simplistic beauty behind the beloved egg.
When conjuring up images of French people, Parisians especially, a certain cliché comes to mind: grumpy but utterly chic, rude but elegant. A new alternative documentary series is here to show there is more to Paris than snooty mademoiselles.
Knits are a winter staple whose presence on the catwalk may not make headlines - though Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2010 collection got us excited about them again as jumpers will never be the same again...
In Brief
Feb 5, 2010
Valentine's typically is the kind of holiday we love to despise - though we would feel gutted should our special ones neglect to celebrate it. Our selection of gifts is the perfect compromise:silly enough to appeal to the cynic, special enough to please the hidden romantic.
Feb 4, 2010
Some may have already associated Vancouver with scenic attractions and nature-filled activities, but it wasn’t until the city became the official host of the 2010 Winter Olympics that it was able to receive worldwide reach. In 2009, The Economist dubbed Vancouver “the best city in the world to live”, with great reason. Swide shares its pick of attractions while exploring our five senses.
Feb 4, 2010
So many things in life are too special for anyone to put a price on them - but some dreams can be bought... if you can afford them. Couture legend Valentino and his partner's Tuscan getaway is up for sale; let us give you a quick tour.
Jan 1, 2010
We talk to the director of "Valentino, The Last Emperor" and what he learnt about great relationships, great fashion and why a film crew should never travel by rail...
Feb 5, 2010
We love Tommy's work for many reasons, and his photos have entertained the fantasies of many a shoe-addict. The latest men's fashion week saw his first venture into menswear and so far so very good! Proving that an expert eye never disappoints Mr Ton provided us with some excellent shots and he's terribly lovely and humble too!
Feb 2, 2010
Hailing from a far away land, we bring you Saga Sig: London-based photographer. We talk to Saga about her inspirations, being a fashion student in London, personal style and her connection to the blogasphere.
Feb 4, 2010
Photographer lovebirds Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) and Garance Doré kindly agreed to discuss the dynamics of their enviable job and it became clear that for these two most things are life are done with passion and by putting their hearts into it. Simply adorable.
Feb 3, 2010
The set of Dolce & Gabbana's S/S 10 men's campaign was abuzz with activity and everyone from the designers to the models, not to forget photographer Steven Klein and acting coach Susan Batson, was hard at work...
Feb 4, 2010
Swide is very much feeling the inbox love only days prior to Valentine's though we're definitely reminded of the old adage that love comes in unusual ways - some leaving us much warmer inside than others...
Feb 4, 2010
So many things in life are too special for anyone to put a price on them - but some dreams can be bought... if you can afford them. Couture legend Valentino and his partner's Tuscan getaway is up for sale; let us give you a quick tour.
Feb 2, 2010
We got more than a few classic quotes and taralli out of our lunchtime at Anna's. While reminiscing she suddenly remembered this all important childhood favourite: her big book of labels that reads like a philatelist's collection.
Feb 3, 2010
It should comes as no surprise that finding a job in today’s economic climate is like winning the lottery, we all wish for it, but only the lucky succeed. The success of using social media as a job-search engine has given birth to a new desktop client aimed at working for you.
Feb 2, 2010
Washed out and out of shape, growing tired of mundane urbanite living? It may sound like quite a bleak picture but this time of year we are all feeling the greys. An unusual holiday break may just be the answer to all your fitness woes...
Feb 1, 2010
Matthew McConaughey was photographed wearing a tuxedo on the beach and the world got wondering: is the dinner jacket the new wetsuit? Is it just another case of partying into the small hours and waking up on the beach in one's fancy clothes?
Jan 29, 2010
Exciting times for Swide! Remember our infamous Givenchy bag and the secret identities lying inside? Well wonder no longer as we reveal our secret supericon... none other than fashion editor extraordinaire Anna dello Russo! She invited Swide into her home for a lovely chat and a few taralli, so we got comfy and got grilling... Fortunately she took our enthusiasm with a lot of patience. Meet the most down-to-earth of fashion legends.
Jan 21, 2010
A Swide favourite for his model looks and charming personality - that was until we got chatting about his acting career and discovered the thespian fire burning inside. We also got him to reveal more on his much-awaited first role in a certain sexy sequel...
Jan 8, 2010
There is never a bad time to visit Istanbul though 2010 offers extra incentives as the city is to become the European Capital of Culture. While seeing the textbook landmarks might help you tick boxes on your must-see list there are much more efficient ways to really get a feel of the place; here are a few.
Feb 9, 2010
The usual suspects, albeit a little older: Kate Moss goes back to what we forgot she did so well by appearing in an Harper's spread shot by Peter Lindbergh.