Discovery: Shawn Christensen
March 12, 2014
Now in his early 30s, Christensen has already had a varied career: he’s released three albums with his band Stellastarr and sold screenplays to major studios like Lionsgate.
Discovery: Adam Bakri
February 24, 2014
In Omar, Adam Bakri’s titular young baker-turned-freedom fighter endures unspeakable brutality; his merciless torture by Israeli intelligence agents underscores the dark reality for Palestinians who attempt resistance in the Occupied Territories.
Narciso Rodriguez
February 12, 2014
Narciso Rodriguez has never been afraid of incorporating striking statement colors in an otherwise neutral palette.
Vera Wang
February 12, 2014
Vera Wang embraced her inner Angela Chase.
Diesel Black Gold
February 12, 2014
At Diesel Black Gold Andreas Melbostad stayed within the label’s comfort zone, presenting a collection of monochrome, embellished, urban biker-girl wear.
3.1 Phillip Lim
February 11, 2014
Grounded in highly wearable separates rather than any one theme, Phillip Lim’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection had a little bit of everything.
Tim Coppens
February 10, 2014
For his sixth show in New York, Belgian designer Tim Coppens stuck to sharp silhouettes, presenting a collection dominated by outerwear with modern shapes.
Altuzarra
February 10, 2014
Joseph Altuzarra opened his show with a series of luxurious-looking wrap coats in blue, cream, and black.
Backstage at New York Fashion Week: Fall 2014
February 8, 2014
It’s New York Fashion Week and seasoned Interview photographers Shawn Brackbill, Christopher Gabello, Kate Owen, and Pablo Ravazzani are backstage and front row at our favorite shows. Check in daily and follow Shawn, Chris, Kate, and Pablo on Interview‘s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates
Mark McGuire’s Programming Notes
January 31, 2014
We met the massively prolific guitarist Mark McGuire, of the late, great Cleveland electro-ambient champions Emeralds, in a South Brooklyn record store and antique shop called Black Gold. He’s found himself in New York City to perform for the first time in nearly two years—this time solo, at Baby’s All Right.
Nathan and David Zellner’s Urban Legend
January 23, 2014
Before Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter brothers David and Nathan Zellner released two feature-length films, Goliath (2008) and Kid-Thing (2012), both of which follow lonely, largely silent leads as they search for their respective objects of desire.
ANIMALS Are the Future
January 21, 2014
In 1917, Marcel Duchamp referred to the Baroness von Elsa Freytag-Loringhoven, a street performer and artist known for parading around Greenwich Village wearing nothing but feathers and vermillion to cover her bald head, as “the future.” Today, her legacy lives on in her wild, kooky biography, which continue to inspire groups like ANIMALS, an award-winning performance collective.
14 Faces of 2014
December 13, 2013
In the place of end-of-year lists and resolutions, we’ve rounded up 14 acts worth getting to know for the new year. The movie star, the punk band, the Prada model, the ’90s rapper, the DJ, the director descended from directors—check in daily as we count down the talent of 2014.
The New ’90s Rapper
December 9, 2013
The are several things you should know about 21-year-old rapper Dillon Cooper: he’s hungry, he knows his music, he counts Eminem among his top five rappers, and he’s attracting the right sort of attention.
Banzai! Bids the Red Lotus Farewell
November 14, 2013
It’s been four years since Juliette Campbell opened her doors at The Red Lotus Room, and this Saturday, November 16, she will do so for the last time. The highly anticipated sixth incarnation of BANZAI!, a multi-media art party extravaganza, will function as the space’s last official event. Eric Schmalenberger, a theater producer, actor, and art-world impresario and Muffinhead, the human performance art enigma, will once again share hosting and curatorial duties.
Hudson Clearwater Clears the Air
November 13, 2013
Tucked away in the heart of the West Village, a nondescript green door opens into an often-bustling red brick courtyard dotted with tables and roofed by strings of bulbs emitting a soft glow.
An Inside Look: Interview’s Private Dinner Series
November 6, 2013
This summer, friends and family of INTERVIEW hosted a series of intimate, exclusive gatherings in New York City where invited guests were introduced to Johnnie Walker Platinum Label — The Private Blend. As creative catalysts in the world of fashion, music, design, and hospitality, each of the hosts artfully crafted unique experiences inspired by the private Scotch whisky blend and its rare, rich characteristics: Hannah Bronfman and Brendan Fallis held a rustic, chic Sunday supper around a farm table; Josh Rosen, Morgan Collett, and Colin Tunstall transformed the outdoor patio of Saturdays Surf NYC into a stylish dining room; Ani Tzenkova and Cyril Foiret showcased carefully refined cuisine and custom cocktails.
LOLO’s Not-So-Secret Weapon
November 5, 2013
LOLO is no stranger to the weird and wonderful world of entertainment. After a brief stint living with the Presley family in Los Angeles, she made a critically acclaimed debut in the Broadway rock musical Spring Awakening at just 18 years old. A debut album followed.
Coloring Outside the Lines with Trendland
October 17, 2013
Started by couple Ani Tzenkova and Cyril Foiret, Trendland is a website for our aesthetically inclined Internet age. Designed by Code & Theory, the two founders describe the site as “an organic, curated well of trends and visual ideas,” covering fashion, design, photography, art, culture, music, shopping, and videos with a careful selection of images and articles that are kept under 100 words.
Saturdays Surf and Scotch
October 17, 2013
In 2009, three friends joined together and brought a surf shop to SoHo—one dedicated to a way of life rather than a label. Morgan Collett, Josh Rosen, and Colin Tunstall opened Saturdays Surf NYC after discovering a mutual love for surfing. From there, ideas began rolling: a ready-to-wear collection, an art collection, an annual magazine, a blog.