corduroy magazine

Have you checked out our new website yet? Head to...

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:09:05 -0400

Have you checked out our new website yet? Head to www.corduroymag.com to find our blog, behind the scenes galleries, articles and more.

Our new website!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:22:44 -0400

Check out our new website and blog at: www.corduroymag.com

This post is three days late but I wanted to send a big shout...

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:59:00 -0400

This post is three days late but I wanted to send a big shout out to jeffstaple and the crew at Staple Design for throwing an awesome bash the other night at the Classic Car Club. The occasion: the 10th anniversary of video game franchise “Gran Turismo.” Can you believe it’s been ten years since the first release of the game?

Jeff and his team feted GT as part of their annual “Downshift Session” event, which brings together music, art and gaming. Drinks were flowing all night while attendees danced and sang along to a performance from Kid Sister, or tested their mettle on GT PlayStation machines set up throughout the room.

It was a perfect night to go out and of course to support Jeff (who’s featured in Issue 3 of the magazine). Plus, it was great seeing a lot of our friends in the crowd, and meeting some new ones as well. Wonder where we’re headed this week…?

Photo

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:58:00 -0400

Photo

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:55:00 -0400

(all photos by Dorothy Hong)

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:54:00 -0400

(all photos by Dorothy Hong)

You won’t be able to pick up T-Mobile’s G1 phone...

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

You won’t be able to pick up T-Mobile’s G1 phone until later this month, but we got a sneak peek at T-Mobile’s launch party the other night at Skylight Studios. We loved checking out the G1, which is billed as the first Android-powered phone but we were even more stoked to see the Raconteurs play a short set for the crowd. We, like everyone else, are big fans of Jack White, and Brendan Benson’s debut CD is one of our most-played discs, so seeing the two together on stage was a huge thrill.

As for the phone, T-Mobile and Google have promised faster technology and unique applications that will mimic a home computer on your cell phone. While we’re not sold on the design just yet (it looks too much like a sidekick, don’t you think?), we are happy that Apple is getting some competition in the phone department. We love our iPhone, so any impetus to boost its features (and lower its rates?) are a plus in our books! Or who knows? Maybe we’ll be joining the thousands who are already converting… “crossing over” as they say.. to the G1. Thoughts?

Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican (or an...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:05:38 -0400

Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican (or an independent or undecided), the presidential campaign has united us all in conversation and debate. Though we’re hardly a political magazine, we loved the concept behind “Spelling Change” — a new project started by a group of creative professionals here in the country. Here’s their blurb:

“We asked artists and designers to create a letter of the alphabet inspired by the Obama campaign. Then we printed those letters on t-shirts and photographed Obama supporters from all walks of life wearing them. The result is a living alphabet that shows the incredible breadth of Obama’s appeal and a widespread desire for real change in Washington.”

In light of the mudslinging and attacks in recent weeks, it’s nice to see positive campaign messages moving forward. Go to spellingchange.com to create your message and to find out more about the project.

And remember to get out and vote next month!

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving!

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:44:07 -0400

We have to wait another month here in New York…

In honor of Canadian thanksgiving, I thought I’d post this...

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:43:24 -0400

In honor of Canadian thanksgiving, I thought I’d post this great ad we found, promoting the new season of hockey in Toronto. We’re not huge hockey fans (we’re bad Canadians right?) but we definitely appreciate the cleverness behind this ad campaign.

While we’re on the subject of Canada-land, check out these great Canadian bands that we’ve been listening to lately:

1. Land of Talk - a female-fronted rock band from Montreal, the trio’s latest disc, “Some Are Lakes,” came out last week. With chunky riffs and complex, gritty melodies, the band has been referred to as the “little cousin” of Broken Social Scene. And fans of BSS take note: Land of Talk is opening up from the group on its latest North America tour. Check out more Land of Talk at www.myspace.com/landoftalkmtl

2. Ohbijou - We actually interviewed this Toronto-based band for our first issue, and though they didn’t make it into the magazine, we’ve been keeping up with their careers ever since. Their music has been dubbed “orchestral-pop” and it’s easy to see why, with violins, organs, keyboards and cellos providing the perfect backdrop for lead singer Casey Mecija’s pure and pristine voice. Their sophomore disc doesn’t drop till next year, but check out some of the tracks at www.myspace.com/ohbijou

3. Kreesha Turner - we first heard Kreesha Turner’s music when we were back home in Toronto for a visit last year. But recently, her songs popped again on the radio and in shows like Gossip Girl and Desperate Housewives. Her sassy and soulful voice elevates her above all the sugarcoated pop-tarts out there, while her music — a mix of retro grooves and summery R&B — make her new album something you’ll listen to again and again. Check out her myspace at www.myspace.com/kreeshaturner

Behind the Scenes: Corduroy Photoshoot

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:53:30 -0400

Corduroy Studios, Brooklyn, NY. Saturday October 4th

What better to way to enjoy a beautiful fall Saturday then by...

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:52:00 -0400

What better to way to enjoy a beautiful fall Saturday then by throwing a barbeque and impromptu photoshoot? Okay, so it wasn’t exactly thrown together at the last minute, but it felt more like one big party with friends than work. Even though we’re closing our fall issue as we speak, we wanted to squeeze in one more fashion shoot before we sent the magazine to the printers. We’ve been flipping through a lot of old black and white portraits lately and we’ve also been reading up on the role that race is playing in the upcoming presidential elections. That got us thinking: what would the world be like if everyone was of a mixed race? It’s not that far-fetched an idea, as more and more people marry outside their culture. We gathered some of our best friends and some of our favorite models to do a shoot based on that concept.

We wanted to capture each person’s unique look as naturally as possible, so we shot it outdoors on our roof. The weather was perfect and the sun just bright enough. I don’t want to spoil anything but I think you’ll love the end result.

And then, after a long day’s work, it was time to kick back with burgers, smores and a glass (or two) of wine. Some pictures below:

Waiting for hair and makeup (by our brilliant team of Yuko,...

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:38:43 -0400

Waiting for hair and makeup (by our brilliant team of Yuko, Jamal and Kristof!)

Photo

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:36:28 -0400

Victoria’s a superstar at 16! This girl has a long career...

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:33:00 -0400

Victoria’s a superstar at 16! This girl has a long career ahead of her, not only because of her exotic looks but also because of her work ethic and personality. A real pleasure to shoot with!

Photo

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:32:39 -0400

Who says models don’t eat?

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:20:00 -0400

Who says models don’t eat?

Cold War Kids - "Something is not right with me"

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:12:36 -0400

Yes, you heard this song on Entourage last week. No, it’s...

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:09:29 -0400

Yes, you heard this song on Entourage last week. No, it’s not just another novelty TV soundtrack song. It’s the first single from the Cold War Kids’ new album “Loyalty to Loyalty.” The rest of the album’s just as catchy. With its throaty mix of rock, blues, folk, and soul, and a pulsating beat that never quite lets up, it’s like an olden day revival for the modern day rocker. In other words, it’s quite the listening experience.

Check out the band’s MySpace site for more tracks and info: www.myspace.com/coldwarkids

A Tale of Two Stores..

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:26:00 -0400

Heartless UK and Rag & Bone NYC