ART- SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 2013

Sony World Photography Awards is an annual widely recognised as the leading global photographic awards programme in existence today. Through conducting a range of annual competitions, their mission is to discover talent across many diverse fields of photography. They support photographers beyond just receiving their award; featuring their work across the WPO’s website (WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY ORGANIZATION- a global platform for photographers and the wider industry to communicate, cultivate and congregate.)
 One of the world's leading photographic awards programmes, the Sony World Photography Awards showcase the very best in contemporary photography across a range of categories - from Nature & Wildlife to Current Affairs and Travel. The shortlist will be announced on 5 February 2013 and the overall winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony in London on 25 April 2013.
Professional photographers will compete for the coveted title of L'Iris d'Or/Sony World Photography Awards Professional Photographer of the Year 2013, plus a $25,000 (USD) cash prize. Amateur photographers will contend the Open Photographer of the Year 2013 title, plus $5,000 (USD). All category winners across the awards will receive the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony. All 2013 winning and finalist photographers will receive an exhibition of their work at Somerset House, one of London's historical landmarks, from April - May 2013. They will also be featured across the WPO website and all winners, as well as a selection of shortlisted photographers, will be published in the annual Sony World Photography Awards hardcover book.

Here are some of the entries:

Title: Jumping Spider -Raja Sekaran, India

Title: Avala Tower - David Meredith ,UK

Title: Crossroad - Andrew Jeric, USA

Title: Dude - Simon Boughton 

Title: Demolition- Sonja Bachmayer, Austria

Title: Everthing's - (dis)connected - Christine Simpson  - Ireland

JOHN VARVATOS MEN FALL/WINTER 2013-2014

John Varvatos autumn/winter 2013 collection is all about creating a bridge between opposite universe, crossbreeding English dandyism with New York modern coolness. He mixed different texture –smooth and rough materials. The new tailored silhouette has a subtle hourglass shape, a stronger shoulder and boot-cut trousers. Eye and touch are constantly stimulated: traditional patterns such as herringbone and checks are brushed away on short coats; knit is bonded with leather on an overcoat to get a firm feel; needlepunched shirts mix knit and fabric. Bouclè knits add more texture, while suits are also cut in knitted fabric. The used brushed tweeds, artisan finished leathers, hand knit sweaters and washed velvet shoes created a timeless and modern sophisticated elegance.

 The collection is sophisticatedly rough, with a richly tactile quality.



Music Credits: 
When My Train Pulls In by Gary Clark Jr. 
The Way It Is by The Sheepdogs 
Bright Lights by Gary Clark Jr. 
Back Roads by The Blackwater Fever 
Street Walkin' by Daniel Auerbach 
Finale: Money Maker by The Black Keys 

YEAR OF THE SNAKES -LUXURY SNAKES JEWELRY

This year will be the year of the water snake according to Chinese Zodiac.  Snake Years are sixth in the cycle, following the Dragon Years, and recur every twelfth year. According to ancient Chinese wisdom, Snake is a good omen because it brings prosperity and wealth.  Snakes also symbolize intelligence, diplomacy and grace especially in business environment.

Many people considered wearing snake jewelry or accessory as a lucky charm, so luxury brands created some gorgeous accessory/jewelry collection for this coming Chinese New Year.

BOUCHERON
A jewelery collection dedicated to the iconic Boucheron serpent, protective spirit and symbol of eternity.
Delicately sculpted and polished ,this Toi et Moi Serpent ring celebrates the love between Frédéric Boucheron and his wife Gabrielle: it is a reminder of the jewel he gave her in 1878 which was also a symbol of protection. The grain setting that adorns the jewel adds exquisite detail and expresses the expert precision of the jeweler.The heads of the serpents cross to symbolize the eternal bind between two lovers. 

Bracelet set with pavé diamonds, in white gold curled around itself, this protective serpent symbolizes rebirth. The craftsman has reproduced the singular aspect of the serpent’s skin by sculpting the gold of this strikingly supple bracelet. The jewel wraps around the wrist and becomes the faithful companion of every moment.

Boucheron pays homage to one of its iconic symbols, the Serpent, in a new version of a 1970 jewelry piece. The serpent’s skin is represented by raised gold shavings that imitate its scales.
The vintage allure of the Serpent Bangle bracelet adds the perfect touch to a woman with confident style.

BVLGARI

Bvlgari created the distinctive Serpenti collection that draws inspiration from the power and dynamism of the serpent: Destined to become a new icon of Bulgari design, the sinuous and flexible form of the creature lends itself to a variety of jewels and magnificent timepieces.



Serpenti double coil ring in 18 kt pink gold with rubellite and full pavé diamonds.

"BLACQUE INK" BY HORACIO HAMLET

Here’s editorial story of photographer Horacio Hamlet titled “Blacque Ink” for Note Magazine 2013.

Models: Lobaton Twins (CLICK MODELS & SMART MANAGEMENT) Styling/Videographer: Jean London Dia
Grooming: Janice Williams

BLACQUE´ INK from Jean Paul Dia on Vimeo.
source: horaciohamlet.tumblr.com Note Magazine fan page http://www.facebook.com/HeedStyle

ZEGNA HAPPY NEW YEAR VIDEO WITH ANDREA PRETI -DIRECTED BY ALEX TACCHI

Ermenegildo Zegna Happy New Year Video January 2013 directed by Alex Tacchi Ermenegildo Zegna

Model: Andrea Preti
Director: Alex Tacchi

source: zegna.com