I could do without the black and white video (and the obligatory guest rap) but this song is definitely topping my summer playlist. It’s so damn catchy!
corduroy magazine
based on the idea that a corduroy jacket never goes out of style
May 04
May 01
We met up with one of our favorite actresses the other day for drinks at the Hudson Hotel… you may have heard of her?
We grew up idolizing Elizabeth Berkley for her role as Jessie Spano on Saved by the Bell (or SBTB as the fans call it) and then caught her in recent years in a couple of really good indie films and TV shows. Now, we’ve fallen for Elizabeth again as she hosts Step it Up and Dance — the super-addictive reality show on Bravo. Elizabeth confessed that she had doubts about doing reality TV but she fell in love with the concept once she met with the show’s producers. In a nutshell, dancers compete in weekly performance challenges ranging from hip-hop to classical. The winner gets a hundred grand. For Elizabeth — who took 17 dance classes a week as a child! — it was the perfect opportunity to showcase her passion for dance and try something new in her career.
Of course, we couldn’t sit down with Elizabeth and not dig up some good SBTB dirt. She shared some of her favorite moments and even broke out a familiar song from one of the episodes… But you’ll have to wait for the article to find out more. Sorry!
Apr 14
If you took the best of folk music, stripped it down to its core and sprinkled in a touch of soul and country, you’d have Larune, one of our favorite new bands in the city. Though they have yet to release a full CD, the band is quickly building a following through its “Honky Tonk” shows around Brooklyn and Manhattan. With earnest lyrics off-set by a playful attitude, Larune is creating something totally refreshing and different from what’s out there right now. Check out some of their music HERE and read more about the band in the next issue of Corduroy.
Apr 09
We got a nice surprise in the mail the other day from our friend Sarah in Ottawa: a copy of Don Freeman’s children’s book Corduroy. This was one of the books I remember reading over and over again when I was young and it definitely brought back some nice memories. Thanks Sarah for thinking of us and for your support!
Apr 07
Ben Jelen in Concert
One of our favorite singers, Ben Jelen, is performing a free show on Earth Day later this month in SoHo. Ben’s always been a socially conscious artist and he’s marking the occasion by unveiling his new foundation, dedicated to green initiatives around the world. If you can’t make the in-store appearance, he’s playing a show that night at the Knitting Factory. We’ll be there to support Ben and we hope to see you out too. In the meantime, pick up our latest issue to read more about Ben’s new CD and his new attitude on work and music.
You can check out more of Ben’s song and projects HERE
And you can purchase tickets to Ben’s concert HERE.
Apr 04
Behind the scenes: Jonathan Groff
Jonathan Groff stars in one of our favorite musicals in recent years — Spring Awakening — and we were lucky enough to have spring-like weather when we shot him yesterday in Morningside Park. We knew we wanted to do something outdoors (our stylist even picked out some great Jil Sander outerwear for the occasion) and fortunately, Mother Nature complied with sunshine and cool conditions.
The thing about Jonathan is that he’s been the star of a hit show, been nominated for a Tony, appeared on almost every major talk show and shot a major advertising campaign….all before he even turned 23! When we asked about what’s next for him, Jonathan replied confidently: “Now I can focus on developing my skills and growing as an artist.” Wise words from a young talent.
I think the whole team was impressed by Jonathan and we’re excited to see what lies ahead for him. In the meantime, here are a couple of candid shots from the photoshoot.
