So Indie, It hurts
25
Jan/2010
Jordan needed a quick solution for lighting a small shoot this afternoon and built a small soft-box. I passed him the pirate tape. We were immensely proud of ourselves afterwards.
Crookers Contest
17
Jan/2010
We’ve been getting a lot of love for our Crookers ‘Remedy’ video. And like good, young thieves we’re giving back.
To be precise, we’re giving away the payphone, the VW logo and the $ chain that our lads stole in the music video. Gotta love the foolishness of youth.
Like the time I broke into a Burger King and and walked away with a 6 foot cardboard T-Rex (promo for the The Lost World). [...]
Cargo Tradeshow
16
Jan/2010
In 2010, Desedo has been spending a lot time in the streetwear space, for both business and pleasure. On Monday and Tuesday this week is the Cargo Tradeshow at St. Patrick’s Center in SoHo. I spoke with Rich Rodriguez, co-founder of the show, about the rise of small clothing labels over the last decade. Some thoughts from that chat which keep running through my head:
As the means of production and distribution become [...]
Crookers & Miike Snow Video
14
Jan/2010
The Crookers music video we shot premiered this week on NME. Directed by Paul Kamuf, lensed by Paul Starkman, cut by Neal Usatin and with a cameo by MHB and more.
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On GaGa
11
Jan/2010
In 2009, mass culture became transfixed with Lady GaGa. More than 100 videos about her have +1,000,000 YouTube views and every publication has spilled ink about her.
I watched the Bad Romance video and fell under her spell. And so, wanting to understand more, I asked 3 smart people what they find compelling about GaGa.
Christine Huang (on GaGa)
Her blatant exhibitionism and absurdity. I’m not sure if she (or the people who made her) [...]