Oki-Ni has just launched the next installment of their Japanese footwear from the new brand Rootage. Oki-Ni is the first and only store to have access to these outside of Japan. Rootage base their footwear around the concept of ‘onkochisin’ meaning ‘to learn from the past in order to develop new skills and knowledge’. Their mission is to highlight the exceptional quality of Japanese production and factories, which they’ve accomplished that pretty well. The quality and design is impeccable. Cheers, Ferdy Continue reading

This is a must see!!! Interactive Piano and Video Recital Friday December 11, 2009, 8 pm @ The Bechstein Piano Centre 207 W. 58th Street (btwn 7th and 8th Avenue) New York City Admission: $15 / $10 (with student ID) The Interactive Piano and Video Recital is a live installation by Cyrus von Hochstetter featuring a grand piano, video projections, and pianists. The recital will present and explore a new approach to synchronizing video with improvised pieces by such renowned artists and rising stars as Fabian Almazan, John Escreet, Nathaniel LaNasa, Christian Sands and Miro Sprague. “Videos or visuals can... Continue reading

Pinta 09, The Modern & Contemporary Latin American Art Fair is now ongoing at: Metropolitan Pavilion-Altman Building 125 W 18th Street, New York Find Art Galleries such as: Aninat Isabel, Bolsa de Arte, Consorcio de Arte, Galeria Berenice Arvani,masArt Galeria, and Institutions such as Ciudad de Buenos Aires as well as Magazines such as ArtNexus, Artmotiv, etc. Friday, November 20 12-8 pm Saturday, November 21 12-8pm Sunday, November 22 12-7 pm Cheers, Ferdy Continue reading

COME OUT FOR SOME DISCO VIBE TONIGHT! It's also for celebrating my farewell to LA! LA here I come!!!! Continue reading

Check out Dean Radinovsky's latest 16 foot illuminated wall installation of vintage coffee mugs and Christmas lights on top of oil on canvas painting, entitled "Joy In The City", currently placed among a rich environment of street art, vintage clothing, and other artworks at the Garment Room in SoHo, NYC. The Garment Room is at: 112 Greene Street, lower level (between Spring and Prince Street) New York, NY 10012 Hours: Friday - Sunday 1:00pm to 7:00pm Private appointments welcome outside store hours. Contact: tiffanynicole@thegarmentroom.com Cheers, Ferdy Continue reading

Folks, we are now friends with Oki-Ni.com, a designer clothing and lifestyle products shopping site for men. Oki-Ni was born seven years ago, a group of young, enthused, product focused individuals that as a team are trying to create the most interesting and forward thinking retail/lifestyle experience on the planet. Their product mix and selection stems from a genuine interest and knowledge of the products and brands. Shop brands such as Alexander McQueen, Atelier La Durance, Common Projects, Damir Doma, Gaspard Yurkevich, Jil Sander, Mykita, Maison Martin Margiela, Nom de Guerre, TSOVET and many more. Not to mention, their array... Continue reading

When in SoHo/Nolita, stop by at the new La Crêpe Parisienne,the first U.S. location of a mammoth of a Mexican chain... yes indeed! Mexican. Behind La Crêpe Parisienne are three brothers who have franchised this crêperie to over 200 locations in Mexico. Chose form 10 selections each of sweet and savory crêpes, it's a perfect joint for you to refill in between your shopping spree and dinner time. May I remind you that the place is small, it has a freshly designed seating area but don't expect comfort especially with the amount of traffic they get daily. Other than that,... Continue reading

Today is the last day to catch a glimpse of the Munnyworld Exhibition, the launch of Kidrobot's Do-It-Yourself Toys, featuring over sixty rock artist from around the world. Open today until 7 PM. The Eloquent Delinquents Gallery 41 Wooster Street New York, NY Cheers, Ferdy Continue reading

Bryce Wolkowitz and Howard Greenberg Gallery are simultaneously exhibiting the photographs of the legendary Bruce Davidson, entitled Five Decades and East 100th Street, The MoMA Show as Curated by John Szarkowski in 1970. The exhibition coincides with the launch of three-volume retrospective of Mr. Davidson's work, by the German art-book publisher Steidl. Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery has decided to blow up a number of Mr. Davidson's photographs to big 30-by-40-inch prints, while Howard Greensberg Gallery recreates a sequence of pictures chosen by the curator John Szarkowski for the Museum of Modern Art exhibition of Mr. Davidson's "East 100th Street", an examination... Continue reading

Makari will be holding a special solo art exhibition featuring Sonomi Kobayashi. By implementing a mixture of oil paintings on canvas as well as Sumi ink, Japanese pigment and pencils on paper, her work strives to express the relationship between humans and nature by using organic images found in space and the ocean. Her frequent use of round and circular objects reflects the cycle of life and their common occurrence in the universe. Paintings by Sonomi Kobayashi “Balance” November 13 - December 5, 2009 Opening reception: Friday, November 13, 6-8pm Location: Makari 97 3rd Ave. (bet. 12th & 13th) New... Continue reading

No idea where to go Friday nights? Check out Le Poisson Rouge's Freedom Party: NYC's #1 Dance Party Every Friday 6 Years and Counting!!! Featuring Resident DJs every week... DJ Cosi, DJ Herbert Holler, DJ Marc Smooth Ladies free before 12am, $10 after, on guest list. Guys $5 before 12am, $10 after, $15 after 2am, on guest list. General admission is $15 all night.(le) Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street Cheers, Ferdy Continue reading

Designers, typography lover, Moma lover.....here's BAUHAUS for you.....at MoMa! {hearts'clv} Continue reading

Here are some sample sale list I found. Just for you frolic-ers to do! What: Sferra Why: Luxe linens, sheets, blankets, towels, and bathrobes are 60-80 percent off. When: Nov. 4-8. Wed.-Sun., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., b/t 15th & 16th Sts --------------------------------- What: Fred Perry Why: Preppy duds for women and men at 65 percent off. When: Nov. 4-8. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m. Where: 547 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves., 3rd flr. Cash only. --------------------------------- What: Emanuel Ungaro Why: Clothes for guys and girls (plus accessories) are... Continue reading

Hit up the wacky watchster’s pop-up bash to peep the brand’s figurine mascot as customized by 16 global artists, enter for a chance to win one of 30 set-aside gift bags stuffed with fresh product, and imbibe libations courtesy of Belvedere and Singha, so even if you don't win a bag you'll still be half in it. Get on the list by sending an email with THRILLIST in the subject line to RSVP@Nooka.com Maybe I'll see you guys there! {hearts'clv} - taken from thrillist.com Continue reading

A Special 3-day Group Exhibition at LeBasse Projects-NY. LeBasse is a contemporary art gallery based in LA and extending their horizon to east coast. "GO EAST", the theme they picked will feature innovative artists such as Yoskay Yamamoto, Tessar Lo, Edwin Ushiro, Joao Ruas, Eric Fortune, Mia, and Nate Frizzell. Artworks are for sale as well. For more info, please visit their website at lebasseprojects.com Have fun!! LeBasse Projects NY 42 Rivington St. New York, NY 10002 November 5th – 7th, 2009 Opening reception: Saturday, November 7th, 7-11pm {hearts'clv} Continue reading

Robin Hoffman has always loved to draw and to dance. For nearly 20 years, she had a career in ballet with the Joffrey II Dancers, the Milwaukee Ballet, the Louisville Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, and the Metropolitan Opera Ballet; dancing principal roles in ballets by George Balanchine, José Limón, Choo San Goh, and many others. She is a certified Labanotator and has notated works by Bruce Marks and Paul Taylor, and staged works by Doris Humphrey, Richard Englund, and most recently, Martha Graham. She has been a guest teacher for several schools of dance, including the Cecchetti Council of America... Continue reading