Looking for that shirts-off, deep bass, spinny lights megaclub vibe in New York City? You've been out of luck since The Roxy closed in 2007 and the West Chelsea clubland turned into art galleries. Over the past 10 years, the city that never sleeps has been the city that never dances. But tomorrow, in the 14,000 sq-ft. basement of The Out NYC gay hotel/resort, XL Nightclub is opening to the public with the backing of John Blair and Fornabaio-Voss Events to offer a 7-days-a-week hotspot for homos in Gotham. You know, a proper gay club.
The Luxury Collection, Starwood Hotels' ultra-luxe worldwide brand, tapped out Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino of the 2010's sumptuous I Am Love (plus the brainstorming producing power from our girl Tilda Swinton) for a new short film starring model/rocker/jetsetter fascination Agyness Deyn on a dreamy cross-continental scavenger hunt. Expect the same sort of lush, haunting visuals that so captivated in the Golden Globe-nominated drama to entice you to pull up roots for a one-of-a-kind American experience (falconry! spas!) at three of the collection's key properties: The Equinox in Vermont, The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona and the legendary Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki.
Watch. Be inspired. There's even a package to visit all three. As for looking as devastatingly stylish as Deyn does, well, that's on you. (Or a call with talented costume designer/stylist Heidi Bivens.)
For more info and to watch the full video in widescreen, visit TheFilmHere.com.
Another day, another collaborative effort from the folks at Opening Ceremony. What do they have up their sleeves this time? Just a friendly partnership with the atletic label Adidas, to help celebrate the summer Olympics, taking place this year in London. Starting in July, expect to see a roll-out of the sport-inspired goodies, which will consist of approximately 100 offerings, ranging in prices from $100 to $600.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock -- or you don’t spend most of your work day looking at every passing Internet fab -- these “Shit People Say” videos have surely been on your radar. There’s a simple brilliance to the concept: Take specific character archetypes, have them say on camera what they’re known for saying and wait for laughter to ensue. It almost always does; we’ve cackled at clips about what old folks say, what gay folks say, and what old, gay folks say. The latest trend we’ve noticed in these shorts, though, is location-based humor.
Whether you’re looking to laugh at what happens in West Hollywood, or chuckle at a Canadian guy the likes of which we’ve never encountered, these are the videos for you.
You’ve hopped on and hopped off. Now, one London tour company is letting you steer your own sightseeing course. Urban Gentry matches your interests with an industry professional to provide in-depth, personalized tours of London’s art, fashion, design, food or architecture scenes.
All itineraries can be tailor-made to your specifications, or you can choose from one of their most popular tours. Take the “East End: Hip Neighborhood Tour” to explore shops and galleries of London’s new creative hub, the “London Architecture Tour” to learn about the city’s iconic buildings from a London-based architect and professor, or the “London Fashion Tour” to visit both off-the beaten path boutiques and designer stores with your own fashion insider guide.
Tours run various days during the week and cost around £149-£175 ($230-$270 USD) per group for a three-hour excursion. Learn about the different tours or start creating your own at www.UrbanGentry.com.
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