8.25.2009

Arndt Menke- Zumbragel: woodway bicycle








Berlin designer arndt menke- zumbragel is the creator of this unique bicycle made using wood.
The project began by investigating the use of wood as a construction material, paying close attention to its particular considerations. the result is a fully functional bike with a frame weight of 2.3 kg.(5.07lbs) with some special metal parts and carefully constructed wood pieces, arndt has created a bike that blends new and old together into one unique package. Be sure to check out the bent wood detail on the rear support, so elegant it would make Michael Thonet green with envy. I find the Fixed geared bicycle interesting because of its simplicity, the form and function are matched. In the sense that all parts and pieces are necessary to create a finished piece of elegant machinery.

8.20.2009

Joyeux Anniversaire-Tres Frais


It seems like it was just yesterday that I started Tres Frais. Today marks the on year anniversary of the inception Tres Frais. I would like to thank those who have been reading my blog, and I would like to also incourage those people to comment on my posts. It would be nice to know what my readers are responding to. I plan to post on a more regular basis from this point forward. If you have any suggestions on topics that you would like to hear my spin on post a comment and let me know. Again Thank You and you can bet that there will be more to come.

8.12.2009

I'm Ecstatic


I am so feeling the new Mos Def album The Ecstatic. I found out 30 mins ago that he will be in Charleston tomorrow night (8.13.09) at the Music Farm. So you can be sure to hear some of the best hip hop music that the world has to offer.

Ecstatic Tour Dates


Aug 12 2009 8:00P
Amos’ Southend - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica and Medina Green MC, D.c.Q Charlotte, North Carolina
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
Music Farm - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica and Medina Green MC, D.c.Q Charleston, South Carolina
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
Tabernacle - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica and Medina Green MC, D.c.Q Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Adrienne Arsht Cntr - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica and D.c.Q Miami, Florida
Aug 17 2009 9:00P
House Of Blues - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica New Orleans, Louisiana
Aug 18 2009 9:00P
House of Blues Dallas - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica Dallas, Texas
Aug 19 2009 9:00P
House of Blues Houston - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica Houston, Texas
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
The Gothic - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica Denver, Colorado
Aug 24 2009 8:00P
Edmonton Events Centre - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica Edmonton, Alberta
Aug 25 2009 8:00P
Flames Central - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica Calgary, Alberta
Aug 27 2009 8:00P
Vogue Theatre - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica Vancouver, British Columbia
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Roseland Theater - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica Portland, Oregon
Sep 3 2009 8:00P
Davies Symphony Hall - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Erykah Badu and Jay Electron San Francisco, California
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
The Palladium - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Erykah Badu and Jay Electronica Los Angeles, California
Sep 8 2009 8:00P
House Of Blues - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica and Medina Green MC, D.c.Q Boston, Massachusetts
Sep 12 2009 9:30P
Governors Island - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour New York, New York
Sep 17 2009 8:00P
The Electric Factory - Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica and D.c.Q Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8.11.2009

Joyeux Anniversaire à moi ! ! !


I just wanted to take a moment out of this 223rd day of 2009 (8.11.09) my birthday to say Thank You!!!! to each and every person who contacted me to make this day even more fabulous. So Thank You Thank You Thank You and Joyeux Anniversaire to all my Leos, Hulk Hogan, Alex Haley an Asher Roth I see you.

Eau Mega







Viktor & Rolf's new Eau Mega fragrance (omega, get it? and I love it!), as explained by top brass from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) at a press conference in the penthouse of the Cooper Square Hotel earlier this week. Naturally, V&R themselves couldn't make it as they're too busy with their spring collection just around the corner.Viktor & Rolf see the Eau Mega girl as a super-heroine, able to "megafy" the world and "transform reality into her own universe of beauty and glamour."The campaign image, Raquel Zimmerman shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, is based on an old 80's ad that the duo found online of a woman standing over a city and owning it, but not in that power-80's way.The spritzer is activated by squeezing the big V&R golden seal—or "megamizer," designed by Fabien Baron—while the nozzle is just for show. Apparently that technology took two years to develop.This is taken straight from the press material: "We dreamt of an essence that could express a new feminine freshness. 'Eau' in French has a slightly surreal connotation for those who can read between the lines."The juice itself represents the duality of the V&R brand as a whole, i.e. edgy luxury, a mix of floral-fruity (think violet, basil, pear) and rich-creamy (think sandalwood, cashmere, white musk).Like Flowerbomb, Eau Mega is going to be a major entry in the fragrance market—just as the name suggests—when it launches in October.

8.10.2009

Regardez Moi-étude nue












I have always been inspired by the photographic work of Helmut Newton. So here are some of his greatest hits and a few others that I found visually interesting.

Fixie Fix.





So I have finally began gathering the parts and pieces to build my bicycle. I was gifted an awesome vintage steel framed free-wheel bicycle from a long time friend, who's interest in cycling rubbed off on me. The world of the Fixed gear has grown by leaps and bounds over the past ten years. Once a world inhabited by big city bicycle messengers, you can now spot celebs like Pharrell Williams or the college aged hipster kid elegantly gliding between pedestrians,parked cars and of course moving traffic. The bicycles themselves are a type of art combining function and form. The NY Times recently reported on the growing trend in an peiece titled "A Meeting of Dervishes with Fixed Gears". But I digress, last week I received my B67 Brook Saddle in the mail so my bike will have a touch charm with and otherwise minimal apperance.

8.07.2009

Regardez Moi:Jonny Make-up






Jonny Make-up is more than just that guy on the E! show Kendra that pops in occasionally. He has t-shirt at american apparel and refers to the creator of AA Dov Charney as "DADDY". My source at AA tells me there is no actual relation whatever the case his strong personal style grabbed my attention a few years ago as another face posing for the cameras at a Misshapes party. He is also a big supporter of Jeremy Scott so any who wears his clothes automatically get lots of cool points. I also love this collaboration Jeremy Scott has going with Longchamp. The newest design is called the "Red Hotline" bag which will be mine sooner than later.