Artists

Next to no time left to make a difference

Feb 9, 2010

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. (> more)

Kate Moss (Harper's Bazaar March 10)

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. (> more)

Damir Doma, the quiet that caused the storm

Feb 8, 2010

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. (> more)

Music

Shy Child gets disco-connected

Feb 9, 2010

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. (> more)

Broken Bells: a heaven-sent collaboration

Feb 2, 2010

The coming together of two musical geniuses has created for both excitement and fear amongst the music industry. The Shin’s James Mercer and Brian Burton of Gnarls Barkley have formed supergroup, Broken Bells. This new collaboration has people wondering whether or not Mercer or Burton will be returning to their respected groups. (> more)

The haunting sounds of The xx

Jan 26, 2010

It’s quite staggering the amount of buzz surrounding London-based band, The xx. Since releasing their genius track, “Crystalised”, they’ve continued to make headlines. Swide takes a look at their newest video, “VCR”. (> more)

Celebrities

Jennifer Lawrence, girl on the verge

Feb 9, 2010

Spotting pretty new faces is a Swide hobby, albeit often confined to models backstage. This pretty face comes with much acting talent and high chances at imminent superstardom; meet Jennifer Lawrence. (> more)

Jak&Jil's Tommy Ton talks to Swide about his menswear first

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! (> more)

Isn't street romantic: Scott Schuman & Garance Doré talk to Swide

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. (> more)