Si Scott Illustration for Ellesse

Donning sportswear is a risky thing for fashionistas. Unless you are actually a ‘serious’ exerciser and Lycra’d up to the eyeballs, you tread a fine line between looking the height of cool or a complete scally. ‘Smart’ sportswear in particular has had its fair share of scornful sneers over the years. But now, with granddad Ellesse celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Italian ‘mod’ clothing can be truly labelled a classic, safe from the ups and downs of contemporary fashion.

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Moustache Necklace

Now that we are coming to the end of the first month of 2009 it’s easier to look back and reflect on the previous year that was. No-one can hide from the current unsettled social and economical climate, the negative vibes fill the air as well as penetrating our optic nerves through the power of media. And what exactly has happened to be happy about, like reeeally happened?

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Maximo Park have been locked away in Los Angeles with Nick Launay, famed for his production duties on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Talking Heads and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, to record their new release and the band are embarking on a string of live performances around the country as the finishing touches are put to the record.
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Danny Boyle asked audiovisual artists Addictive TV to create an alternative web trailer for Slumdog Millionaire, by sampling sounds and images from throughout the entire film and producing something entirely new made from those samples. We love it!

Alexander McQueen and PUMA extend their collaboration to include sport-fashion apparel for Autumn/Winter 2009, introducing a full collection of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories.

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