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WE HAVE MOVED

2010-09-15T05:43:00.000-07:00

All new posts will be coming from our new blog, found here
We hope to be seeing you soon and stay tuned for the launch of our new site

ALEXANDER WANG FALL 2010 INSPIRATION

2010-09-01T05:57:00.000-07:00

Alexander Wang launches his first ever video campaign for this Fall 2010 season. Shot by Craig McDean, starring Abbey Lee Kershaw. You can see it here

ALEX BRUNET

2010-08-20T02:43:00.000-07:00

Photography by Alex Brunet. Very stark and in your face, and from the title he is (like myself) a huge fan of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hinces band, The Kills

THE BAWDIES

2010-08-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

New Japanese band, The Bawdies. The one thing that really caught my attention was their attire, and for a recent photo shoot was styled by Paul Smith

PRIMETIME

2010-08-18T08:24:00.001-07:00

Primetime is a small, street-level space located at 135 Huntington Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Over the course of the year, the space will host a variety of events, talks and shows.

THE GENTLEWOMAN

2010-08-18T02:30:00.001-07:00

The Gentlewoman is a new biannual style magazine, sister title to the hugely popular men's magazine FANTASTIC MAN.

OUT & ABOUT

2010-08-13T03:39:00.001-07:00

THE XX

2010-08-02T08:46:00.001-07:00

After being nominated for the Mercury Prize Award, The XX are the talk of the town. A new article about the London 3 piece is coming soon to Raised-in-Carolina

SAMPLE A/W 2010

2010-07-30T04:48:00.000-07:00

Sample A/W 2010 is in its early stages of development. The brief is being constructed and all things are go for the Birmingham (UK) based design event

DEAN EDMONDS

2010-07-23T02:49:00.000-07:00

The beautiful work of Dean Edmonds. He is currently exhibiting in London, from 28 June - 31 July

TERRY RICHARDSON

2010-07-21T09:21:00.000-07:00

The sick yet intriguing world of Terry Richardson

SOUL REVOLVER

2010-07-21T08:37:00.001-07:00

Soul Revolver specialise in 70's replica leather jackets for both men and women. Loving these two jackets and they are definitely on my wish list. The detail is incredible, the collar, cut, quality is exceptional

THE BEES - SILVER LINE

2010-07-21T07:46:00.000-07:00

The Bees have been busy working on their fourth album, a follow up to their 2007 record 'Octopus'. You can download the new track 'Silver Line' here

SIGHT UNSEEN

2010-07-20T04:17:00.001-07:00

Really cool little blog, exploring inside the worlds of design, art, fashion, food, photography, and other creative disciplines. Through revealing interviews, first-person accounts, and behind-the-scenes documentation of process, Sight Unseen uncovers the stories, inspirations, and obsessions of people who love to make things

MONOCLE - JAPAN

2010-07-20T04:09:00.001-07:00

Located in the new Francfranc department store at 3-11-13 Minami-Aoyama Minato-ku, the new Monocle Store in Japan is open for business and it looks great too

OTHERS

2010-07-20T03:58:00.000-07:00

Others is a new graphic design studio based in the United Kingdom. Definately one to watch in the future!

JACK WHITE MAKES A GUITAR

2010-07-19T06:33:00.000-07:00

This might be an old one but it still amazes me. Jack White of The Dead Weather makes a guitar from scratch. A scene from 'It Might Get Loud'. See the video here

THE STRANGE BOYS AT THE ICA

2010-07-19T06:27:00.000-07:00

The Strange Boys played an electric gig at the ICA. See some of the photos here

RPA & THE UNITED NATIONS OF SOUND

2010-07-19T04:27:00.000-07:00

Richard Ashcrofts new project, United Nations of Sound's new album is realsed in the UK today. It should be great, so go get it

TOURIST MAGAZINE

2010-07-16T07:43:00.001-07:00

Havent seen this magazine before but what I can tell from the website, it looks great

YSL

2010-07-16T06:55:00.001-07:00

Favourite Brand - YSL designed by Adolphe Mouron Cassandre

JULIAN CASABLANCAS

2010-07-16T03:52:00.001-07:00

Julian Casablancas gets a cover and 24 page feature in the newest issue of the wonderful Blag Magazine

THE CAST

2010-07-16T03:41:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across this amazing website and store based in NYC (71 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002). Im instantly in awe of the gear. Very very cool

VISIT OUR BOUTIQUE

2010-07-15T09:25:00.001-07:00

Visit our Boutique shop at R-in-C for collections of limited edition prints, post cards and some free downloads

ACNE - NEW ARRIVALS

2010-07-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

The amazing ACNE have some new arrivals in. Including for men this shearling mc-aviator suede jacket with leather detailing and for women this classic biker leather jacket Rita. Here reworked with aviator and sturdy zipper details

THE DOORS - WHEN YOUR'E STRANGE EXHIBITION

2010-07-15T08:22:00.000-07:00

To coincide with the theatrical release of The Doors documentary 'When Your'e Strange', the Idea Generation Gallery in London are holding a photography exhibition of the same name. See here for more information.

MAN ABOUT TOWN

2010-07-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

Now don't get me wrong, I really like this magazine but I preffered its layout, design, style before its rebrand. The content is still top quality though. What do you think?

50TH ANNIVERSARY - BREATHESS

2010-07-15T06:01:00.000-07:00

New article over at R-in-C featuring the 50th Anniversary of the iconic film, Breathless

THE CORAL - SHEPHERDS BUSH GIG

2010-07-15T05:48:00.000-07:00

They showcased their new album 'Butterfly House' at London's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire last night, and a few famous faces were in the audience. Read more here

CORDUROY

2010-07-15T05:39:00.001-07:00

This magazine is based on the idea that a corduroy jacket never goes out of style. In the same way, they profile actors, musicians, designers and fine artists who aren’t looking to follow mainstream trends, but rather focused on creating something classic. See more here

HORT

2010-07-14T09:03:00.001-07:00

I present to you, the amazing, Hort

ALISON AT ANOTHER

2010-07-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

Alison Mosshart has been interviewed over at Another Magazine, its a candid Q&A and you can read it here

MISS THOMPSON

2010-07-14T08:30:00.001-07:00

Loving Melissa Thompsons dark styling. She has been part of the Levi's Craftwork program and is a fashion designer based in London. To see her style and video, click here

BEST COAST

2010-07-14T08:11:00.000-07:00

Lo-fi Californian duo Best Coast release their debut album Crazy For You on 2nd August. Tipped to be the album of the summer, you can listen to the recording in it's entirety over at The Guardian now.

SELF SERVICE

2010-07-14T07:09:00.001-07:00

Self Service n°30, although a Spring/Summer 2009 issue, its still one of my favourite reads. Packed with great imagery, beautiful art direction and typography. The design studio behind it are truely amazing

GRENSON WILLIAM SUEDE BROGUE

2010-07-13T14:22:00.001-07:00

Check these amazing Grenson William Suede Brogues over at Urban Outfitters. A classic look available in Beige and Grey. For more, see here

MEZZETTY UPDATE

2010-07-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

Some beautiful pieces of work over at Mezzetty

NEW ARTICLE - BEADY EYE

2010-07-13T13:12:00.001-07:00

We have a new article over at Raised-in-Carolina about Liam Gallaghers new band, Beady Eye