Photophiles: Photos We Love

Alexis Bledel as ‘Rosie the Riveter‘- photographed by Brigitte Lacombe

Shot@SMASHBOX: Dita Von Teese + Genlux Fall 2010

Dita Von Teese – photographed by Brakha x 2

The reigning queen of burlesque Ms. Dita Von Teese stopped by SMASHBOX for a photo shoot with Brakha x2. Teese, with her trademark porcelain skin & ruby red lips, was a perfect fit for the neo-noir-like editorial seen in the latest issue of Genlux magazine.  See more of those images after the jump… Read more

The Buzz: The Future of Screen Technology

Whoaaaa. The experience video above is the result of the “Open Innovation” experiment by The Astonishing Tribe. It’s a prediction for the “future of screen technology with stretchable screens, transparent screens and e-ink displays” among other things for the year 2014. Pretty amazing stuff…

(9/10) Fashion’s Night Out in Los Angeles

It’s coming. On Friday, September 10th, fashionistas and friends all over the world will be celebrating Fashion’s Night Out. This year, over 200 Los Angeles retailers will be participating in the global initiative to regain consumer confidence & support the fashion industry as it makes its steady comeback. It’s a chance to party with your favorite retailers (and support your local economy while you’re at it). Details after the jump… Read more

D. Yee’s “Life As Cinema” Photo Series

Photo by D. Yee

Check out this on-going photo series titled “Life as Cinema” by artist & photographer D. Yee. Taken amidst his travels of England, Norway, Iceland, Chile and beyond, Yee attempts to find the cinematic moments in everyday living. More images await you…

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Recap: The 2010 Barbie @ The Q!

Winner of the 2010 Barbie @ The Q! Scavenger Hunt – Amber Canterbury (pictured right)

Last Friday night, over 400 people joined us as we celebrated this year’s Barbie @ The Q! The night called for lots of eating (thanks to Whitehouse Dish Catering, Spring Street Smokehouse & popcycle treats), drinking (nods to Hite Beer & Jinro Soju) and merry-making (oh, you know who you are). See our recap & find your photos after the jump… Read more

Photophiles: Photos We Love

Photo by Carsten Witte

Water, water everywhere… Read more

Shot@SMASHBOX: Lea Michele + October Glamour

Leader of the Gleeks & all-around charmer Lea Michele stopped by Softbox at our SMASHBOX Culver City location. It was sugar & spice & everything looking very nice with photographer Matthias Vriens-McGrath, who photographed Michele for the October issue of Glamour magazine. Check out her interview here. And see some more of those photos after the jump… Read more

Listen Up: Sun Airway + Put The Days Away

Philly-based duo Sun Airway is expected to drop its debut album Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier on October 26th. I. Am. Excited. Have a sample…

*Got word of this via Pitchfork

The Inflatable Street Art of Joshua Allen Harris

Why hadn’t I seen this before?…?!?…!!!

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