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Published 2009-07-02 19:10:16 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

BOMBSHELL BIKINI

the scene:backstage Cantao, Fashion Rio

I don’t know about you, but when temperatures reach beyond 30 C my mind goes completely blank and all I can think of is a swim in the pool, or better, in the ocean, shocking the waves into submission in a bombshell bikini.

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Published 2009-07-01 19:10:29 in ART FASHION MODEL CITIZENS PLAY RECOMMENDS

LONDON BLITZY

the scene: Brick Lane, London

Yesterday I blitzed London. Please excuse the war rhethoric but it was very much a guerilla operation from the start. Watching a feature on cheap last-minute flights on Swiss TV late night news, I checked out Swiss just for fun and bingo! June 30, Zurich London return for CHF 160 ($149). I figured out this would be the cheapest ticket to London for a very long time. It’s sales season. I had nothing to lose, everything to win.
The challenge: shoot’n’shop as much as you can in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Well, I didn’t die in Topshop and I no longer have a deficit in quilted bags and statement jewellery. The Brick Lane Hipsters look similar to their clones in Zurich, Munich, Sao Paulo or wherever. But this will never stop true London Model Citizens from hanging out against a brick wall, smoking a fag. And I Iay claim to having survived the underground journey back to Heathrow at what felt like 52C on the hottest London day so far. London’s the drug and I truly managed to score. But I’ve got a feeling that soon I’ll need more.

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Published 2009-06-24 00:20:24 in ABSOLUT VISIONS ART FASHION NEWS NOW & WOW

IN A PERFECT WORLD EVERYTHING IS MORE MYSTERIOUS THAN VISIBLE

For the exhibition, each of us created a specially commissioned artpiece exploring the ‘In An Absolut World’-theme.

Since for me perfection, like an exquisite perfume, must always contain imperfect elements, I chose to highlight those darker sides - with a humorous touch. I shot the picture in Zurich, against a wall-painting not by Banksy, featuring not ‘The Shining’-twins but the little Arbus-monsters.

In An Absolut World Everything Is More Mysterious Than Visible on show at VISIONS- IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD until June 24 @ Temporary Gallery, Munich

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Published 2009-06-22 12:35:43 in ABSOLUT VISIONS FASHION MODEL CITIZENS NOW & WOW

ABSOLUT VISIONS: SOME BLOGGERS SHOT AT THE OPENING - PART 2

the scene: opening VISIONS- IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD
June 18 @ Temporary Gallery, Munich

Gunnar / Stylecklicker

Jessie / Les Mads

Jackie / Show Me Your Wardrobe

Marc / The Cobrasnake

Bryan Boy

PLAY / in borrowed Balmain jacket

ps: the hats were part of a photo shoot for the August issue of Blond mag

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Published 2009-06-21 15:08:11 in ABSOLUT VISIONS ART MODEL CITIZENS NOW & WOW

ABSOLUT VISIONS: SOME BLOGGERS SHOT AT THE OPENING - PART 1

the scene: opening VISIONS- IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD
June 18 @ Temporary Gallery, Munich

Liisa / Hel Looks

Yvan / Facehunter

Mahret / f&art

Katia / Glamcanyon

Mary / Stil in Berlin

ps: the hats were part of a photo shoot for the August issue of Blond mag

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Published 2009-06-19 18:07:53 in ABSOLUT VISIONS ART FASHION NEWS NOW & WOW

ABSOLUT VISIONS: SOME ARTWORKS

the scene: opening VISIONS- IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD
June 18 @ Temporary Gallery, Munich

The world of 11 style bloggers expressed in 121 works in a cool white cube setting. Absolutely do go and check it out.

Until June 24, 6-9pm @Temporary Gallery, Baaderstrasse 7, 80469 Munich

Playlust

Marc Hunter / The Cobrasnake

Facehunter
av_6725

Glamcanyon

Hel Looks

Styleclicker / Stil in Berlin

Oh damn, missed out on Bryan Boy et al. Which leads me to this plead: please please I want all our pics to be made into an awfully pretty book (cue publisher).

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Published 2009-06-18 01:25:46 in ART Art Basel FASHION RUNWAY

SHE’S IN ART

the scene: Art Basel 40

I know I missed out on the A-list art babes, I feel bad about having made it just for the weekend. But then on Sunday, between SCOPE ART FAIR and ART, I stroke lucky: an artist in Margiela boots and sunnies by Bless. Which proves: those old deconstructivists come out rather crisis-proof. Bless indeed.

©PLAY

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Published 2009-06-17 12:54:16 in ART Art Basel FASHION

ART BASEL 40: AFTER THE STORM

the scene: Art Basel 40

The big art party is over, long live Art Basel. Survivor instinct and a toned-down sobriety ruled at Art Basel’s 40th bday. Which allowed the artpieces to really shine. However: the world’s most important art fair now essentially follows the rule of the runway. Forget about the art itself, what counts is the front row, i.e. what V.I.P. showed up on Preview. Day. Reassuringly, Art Basel still seems to have a hefty celebrity budget. Which ensured the all important headline: Brad Pitt was here, bought a painting for xx millions by artist (although the last bit is purely optional).

Still, Art Basel continues to be my number one hang-out space. Great art, great people, great parties. And I can truly say you get to see better fashion than at any fashion week. It’s a brilliant seismograph for up-and-coming fashion trends. Let’s see what’s hot and what is not this season:

WHAT’S GOING UP
Tape art Carpet tape, spray paint, cardboard and simple cut&paste art are the new investment pieces.
New sobriety The Art party is over, we’re all on Alcaselzer, but begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Discount Signs The unthinkable happenend: Art Basel discovered the art bargain hunter as new target audience.
RayBan Clubmasters The sunnies of choice for the on-trend art babe of both sexes.
The Official Art Basel Tyvek Bag Purple, simple, cute, & perfectly in touch with the current mood for essentialist status chic.
Espadrilles Platforms and Gladiators Still by Stella McCartney but only detectable by those in the know.

WHAT’S GOING DOWN
Blingbling art Art Basel is no longer a disco. Those endless mirrorball-esque artpieces inspired by Damien Hirst’s diamond skull have vanished. And that’s a good thing.
RayBan coloured Wayfarers Only worn by locals who still think New Rave and skinnie jeans are hot.
Status designer bags Omnipresent last year, gone this year, except for a few retarded U.S art investment press girls.
Power platforms So last year, so beyond budget.
Red ‘Sold’ dots Last year, gallerists smugly placed red dots next to artworks already 15 mins into VIP Preview Day. This time round, one went out of their way to express restraint even after having sold all the paintings.
Brad Pitt So he returned. In the same outfit as last year. What happened, Angelina?!

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Published 2009-06-13 10:10:45 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

THE CARIOCA ELEMENT

the scene: backstage Lenny, Fashion Rio, SS10

Swimwear is where Fashion Rio really glitters and sparkles. Whilst everywhere else Rio labels still tend to borrow heavily from European fashion, in the bikini department Cariocas simply outshine the rest of the world.

It is therefore save to say Lenny Niemeyer designs just about the hottest swimwear in the world. Her creations certainly make the stuff we get in Europe look rather drab. This season’s highlights included various takes on the number Milla Jovovich wore in The Fifth Element. And there were a few designs which appeared to be based on The Flintstones in Ipanema which stood out in a weird but cool way.

Lenny’s signature sexiness is achieved with exuberant colours, clever pleating, architectural cuts, and the latest lazer technique. Best thing is, the use of high-tech fabrics like lurex with integrated UVB/colour-protection means the swimsuits will last longer than a dip in the infinity pool.

Lenny is also famous for throwing Fashion Rio’s most lavish party at her apartment, drinks til the morning hours etc.. But unfortunately not this season. Another reason to come back.

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Published 2009-06-13 09:23:46 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

KISS AND SWIM

the scene: backstage Aless, Fashion Rio SS10

Please, let this kiss of a swimsuit hit the stores on my next visit to Rio

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Published 2009-06-10 13:22:03 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

CARIOCA PIRATE

the scene: backstage Cantao, Fashion Rio, SS10

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Published 2009-06-10 13:17:22 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

MODEL BEHAVIOUR

the scene: backstage Luiza Bonadiman, Fashion Rio SS10

More weird and wonderful model behaviour.

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Published 2009-06-08 11:55:50 in ABSOLUT VISIONS ART NEWS

ABSOLUT MUST SEE: FIRST STYLE BLOGGER EXHIBITION

Fasten your seatbelts, I’ve got big news for you. Absolut Vodka have invited me to take part in the first summit of the international style elite taking place in Munich on June 18.

VISIONS – IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD showcases the works of the 11 most internationally renowned style bloggers. The Styleclicker, F&ART, Les Mads, The Facehunter, HEL LOOKS, The Cobrasnake, Glamcanyon, Stil in Berlin, Show Me Your Wardrobe, Bryanboy and myself present ten of our best works plus a special eleventh piece, inspired by the IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD campaign which portrays our personal vision of a perfect world.

Expect images of the world’s most cutting-edge model citizens, snapshots of the hottest parties, and the latest trends in art and design.

As the press release states:”Bloggers sniff out the latest trends and crazes. They are our constant online companions, with fans logging onto their favourite sites on a daily basis. Yet few of them ever get the chance to meet their idols in person or see their work anywhere but on the computer screen. IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD, virtual style icons become flesh-and-blood artists as eleven of the best come together in one place to present their visions”.

All of us blogging artists will be present at the opening to unveil our works in person.

VISIONS IN AN ABSOLUT WORLD
Vernissage: June 18, 8pm
Location: Baaderstrasse 7, Munich, Germany
Opening times: 5-11pm, June 19 through to June 24

See you there?

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Published 2009-06-08 11:29:57 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

ADDICTED TO MODERNIST LIPS

the scene:: backstage Acquastudio, Fashion Rio SS10

I had two déja-vus. First, a Hussein Chalayan and second a Robert Palmer one. And that’s most definitely worth an afterthought or two.

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Published 2009-06-08 11:26:18 in FASHION RUNWAY

SOLAR SEDUCTION

the scene: backstage Salinas, Fashion Rio, SS10

The Girl from Ipanema continues to be the number one target customer of Fashion Rio which is essentially about swimwear and fashion for and after the beach. Swimwear label Salinas lived up to expectation with a solar and sexy mix-and-match collection, inspired by the multicoloured aesthetics and feminine twists of Almodovar films.

Shame they kicked us photographers out during the dressing.

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Published 2009-06-07 19:07:39 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

CAVENDISH

the scene:Cavendish, Fashion Rio, SS10

Stile espadrille meets Copacabana.

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Published 2009-06-07 16:27:44 in FASHION FASHION RIO RUNWAY

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

the scene: backstage Maria Bonito Extra, Rio de Janeiro

Maria Bonita Extra took us on trip over the rainbow with a troupe of Brazilian Dorothies who stormed the Land of Oz in signature neon tartan, hearts and bows, accessorized with short and sharply-tailored dresses. Bold prints clashed cutely with faux pannier elements and rainbow-coloured organza. The collection was the perfect welcome drink to Fashion Rio, tasting of confidence, youth and playful seductiveness. Can I have another shot, please?

©PLAY

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Published 2009-06-05 16:13:10 in FASHION FASHION RIO

LANDED.ZOMBIED.BEACHED.BUT HAPPY.

the scene: Opium Cafe, Ipanema Plaza Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Finally.
Touched down in Sao Paolo 5.40 am after a 11.5 hours night flight including 30 mins of sleep. As usual, there was a long queue at immigration, and to cut it short, I ended up missing my connecting flight to Rio. For the next 7 hours I had the pleasure of zombied about the bunkeresque Guaroulus airport, DJ Hell and Bryan Ferry on repeat. Eventually, the rain and the cold made way to clear skies and my plane to Rio took off after only 40 minutes delayed. After what felt like an epic wait for my luggage, I was nearly dead. But all was redeemed by a fantastic sunset taxi ride into the city, passing first through the favelas, then past Christ the Redeemer, the Lagoa (lagoon) and the joggers.
My home base for the next week is Ipanema Plaza Hotel, which as its name suggests, is just one block away from Ipanema Beach. Just returned from my morning swim in the open air rooftop pool. The view over the city, the hills and of course the beach is fantastic.
Right now, I’m having breakfast on the hotel’s streetlevel terasse. Turns out, it’s the perfect location for taking street snaps. Take this: in the past 30 mins I’ve spotted enough surfer guys, beach babes and men clad in only tight tshirts and swimming trunks to easily fill the entire month. Not to mention the fancily dressed dogs. I reckon, I’m going to have to dedicate an entire category to Carioca Dog Fashion. Meanwhile, Fashion Rio kicks off tonight. So plenty of time to explore the beach. And that’s exactly what I’m going to do. See ya later.

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Published 2009-05-28 01:01:03 in FASHION FASHION RIO NEWS RUNWAY

OH RIO RIO

June is going to be super! There’s lots of supercool dates and events coming up. Best of all, we’ll kick it off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To be precise, my home base from June 4-11 will be no less than a five star hotel overlooking Ipanema beach. All courtesy of Texbrasil / Press Pass who kindly invited me to attend Fashion Rio.

Of course I’ll make sure to snap all the cool boys & girls from Ipanema, bring you the best backstage fashion show pictures, and dutifully attend all those ultra glam parties.
It’s my first time in Rio. Any tips?

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Published 2009-05-26 20:42:04 in FASHION

FASHION V PIZZA 0:1

the scene: Rimini Lido, Zurich

MERCATINO RIMINI is a great idea: a funky designer & vintage clothes market in a city lido. Hunt down select pieces from beloved friends Toujours Toi / Family Affairs, Glam shoes, Vestibule and more in a laid-back bazaar-meets-Italian riviera setting. Sounds like a very cool breeze of heaven. Especially when you just had a sweaty encounter with a tiny, smelly Zara-cubicle. Trouble is, most visitors appear to invest more bucks into the (admittedly very tasty) lido-pizza than the clothes. Which again proves Zurich folks are the world’s number one lounge-potatoes, erm, rucola pizza-slices. Fashion v pizza 0:1.

Mercatino Rimini takes place every Monday, each time with a different a line-up of designer & vintage fashion.

As usual, didn’t find any clothes, but snapped the perfect romper:

© PLAY

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Published 2009-05-25 15:22:23 in MODEL CITIZENS

STAIRWAY TO STYLE II

the scene:L’Hotel, Sao Paulo

Shiny shiny, shiny shorts of leather shine against a 16th century Flemish tapestry depicting the story of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.

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Published 2009-05-14 12:44:58 in MODEL CITIZENS PLAYWATCH

STIL AHOI

the scene: city canal, Zurich

I love uniforms. In fact, I still bear a grudge against the Swiss school system which doesn’t support them. In my teenage years, I went through a navy blazer phase which didn’t win me many friends at school but did go well with my Benetton collegiate jumpers. Funnily enough though, navy is a colour which I haven’t bought since leaving school. Then I spotted this model citizen in the navy Vibskov pants and that amazing blazer. This look so wowed me, I decided navy and gold would be my summer colours. Now I’ve got the trousers and the aviatiors sorted, all I need is a navy blazer. And yacht access. Any suggestions?

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Published 2009-05-12 20:51:16 in MODEL CITIZENS PLAYWATCH

WELCOME TO THE CABARET

the scene: outside a church, Zurich

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to the cabaret trend. And by that I don’t exclusively refer to funny legwear. Twenties-style cabarets are indeed doing a roaring trade in Zurich, fast replacing the ‘lounge’ as the favourite hang-out place for the city’s hipster crowd. And thank goodness for that. It’s about time Zurich says no the n-th overstyled but undersexed in-place ghetto. There most be a reason, after all, why Zurich got voted second most boring European City in this year’s Tripadvisor Survey
I think the tourists do have a point here. You see, I pretty much stopped nightclubbing in Zurich because I don’t find much soul in the local club scene anymore. But I’ve been to some pretty cool cabaret and burlesque performances in unspectacular backyard places lately.
If life appears to be quite a cabaret in times of swine flu and city boys behaving badly why not dress up like a cabaret star. Because nothing compères to a tailcoated model garçonne:

©PLAY

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Published 2009-05-10 15:15:54 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS PLAYWATCH

AN ACQUIRED TASTE

No trend this summer inflicts more pain to fashion lovers than a deep-crotched pair of harem pants teamed-up with a pair of flip-flops. Oh please. At least, those foolish enough to abuse harems as lazy outdoor pyjama choice will inevitably but very deservedly fail really badly. It seems, the term ‘to piss oneself with laughter’ was coined with that particular incontinence-look in full sight.

Smart girls just know the way to shine in XL pleated-pants is to walk them in dangerous high heels and boyfriend blazers. My advise: treat harems as statement trousers and wear with a good dose of chuzpe. Like those pant pioneering flappers, who in the roaring twenties, commanded propeller planes with the same ease and confidence as excessive cocktail parties.

Despite the hype, classic harems unfortunately don’t do it for me. The reason is simple. They answer the classic question ‘does my bum look big in this?’ with a clear YES. Still, I was growing tired of my legwear staples skinnie jeans and leggings. Yes, l was positively up for pleats, please. While looking for models for Zurich Look Book, I spotted a girl trying on a high-waisted pair of navy Henrik Vibskov pleated-pants. They looked surprisingly good even on flat boots. I immediately arranged for a photo date for Playwatch.

Next, I dared trying them on myself. Shockingly, they still looked rather cool, despite the added volume. After a few days, I gave in and bought them. I think we’re going to have a brilliant time together. Best of all, this must be the only pair of size XS pants ever to fit me;-) I spare you the sight of me but my supermodel and harem pant pioneer J. was kind enough to pose them in for me.

J. in her own pair, bought at a bazaar in Israel:

Same location, a couple of weeks later. J. has transformed into Annie Hall, courtesy of my new pleated-pants:

© PLAY

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Published 2009-05-09 18:26:43 in FASHION NEWS PLAYWATCH

PLAYWATCH: THE PUMP IT UP! VOLUME

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Out in tomorrow’s SonntagsZeitung / Trendbund

A little hint: think this summer’s most embarrassing legwear trend. The naked truth revealed in stilettosharp text and pictures. Be afraid. Very afraid.

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Published 2009-05-07 10:32:33 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS Sao Paulo

STAIRWAY TO STYLE

the scene:L’Hotel, Sao Paulo

Fashion editor from Australian Harper’s Bazaar rocking one of this summer’s ultra key looks and a rather fetching YSL-belt.

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Published 2009-05-01 23:00:03 in MODEL CITIZENS RUNWAY Sao Paulo

THE MODEL WHO FELL TO EARTH

the scene: backstage Cori, Sao Paulo

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Published 2009-04-30 01:20:39 in ART FASHION NEWS

THIS IS HARDCORE: I’M IN WELTWOCHE. IN PRADA. WITH TERENCE KOH

My wet dream has finally come true: I’m in Weltwoche, Switzerland’s most hardcore political weekly. They invited me to answer questions about the state of fashion in Switzerland (’Like sex in the old days. Kind of taboo. Kind of like a prescription-drug’) and elsewhere. I tried to crack the whip as hard as possible. Ouch!

But when it came down to the picture, I paniced a bit. You see, Weltwoche refused my usual pr-pics selection. Deadlines looming, it was decisions, decisions time. Literally at the eleventh hour I remembered the picture of Terence Koh and me at the Dolder Grand, taken just about a year ago. As it features my strongest religious views (Margiela, Prada fur hoodie and Koh), this is quite possibly the best PLAY portrait ever:

photo: Javier Peres

How it came about: Terence and I met for a chat in Simon de Pury’s office-cum-micro-gallery at de Pury & Luxembourg gallery in Zurich. We started off with a glass of champagne. Terence ordered a bottle of Jack Daniels. By the time it arrived we had gotten a bit tipsy. So we decided to call it a day and do a little photo shoot in the newly reopened Dolder Grand Hotel.

What Terence did next: he went for a little swim in the truly grand hotel pool.

A swim awakens the children in us, as T. put it.
©PLAY

It has taken a very long time to tell this story, but I’m very happy it is finally told, courtesy of Weltwoche.

Though I’m going to need a good measure of Brett Anderson and Iggy Pop to make it through the night.

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Published 2009-04-29 01:00:58 in NEWS SPECIAL

MOUNTAIN HIGHS. ZURICH LOOK BOOK BLOG REVIEWS

One week after its release and thousands of downloads later, Play & Ron’s Zurich Look Book continues to fascinate the fashion blog universe:

Schöne Menschen aus Zürich (f&art / Berlin), such as die Väter mit Kindern, Anzugträger, Tote-Bag-Liebhaber, Tuchfetischisten und Partygänger, die essentielle Basics tragen, um im Schweizer Großstadtdschungel zu überleben (Les Mads Cologne/Berlin ) conquer Laufsteg blog on MySpace. And, confronted with the mixture of Heidi-chic and well, roller skates Frisco sunshine kid The Coveted gets on a Mountain High.

Click on any of the thumbnails below for gallery view:

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Published 2009-04-27 23:45:34 in MODEL CITIZENS

TARTAN TROUPER

the scene: outside Fondation Cardin, Paris

Here comes the rain again. And here comes a Spanish Annie Lennox, flying the flag for navy great coat and tartan beret as a sensible alternative to mac and brolly. Perfect to weather those splish splash April storms.

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Published 2009-04-25 15:14:57 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS RUNWAY Sao Paulo

GOLDEN BOYS

the scene:backstage Ronaldo Fraga, Sao Paulo

What is it about those moustachoed latin golden boys that makes them so damn cool? They certainly are men of many talents. When I asked these guys to take their pictures I did expect a good pose for sure, but certainly not a dashing yoga pose. Incredible! Maybe something went lost in translation. Maybe they just like a good chuckle.

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Published 2009-04-23 17:27:46 in MODEL CITIZENS Paris RUNWAY

RAPUNZEL

the scene: At Alexander McQueen, Paris

I don’t know what I like most, her Rapunzel-hair, her beret, her red coat, or the sudden gust of wind.

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Published 2009-04-22 16:01:22 in MODEL CITIZENS

AUSTRIAN SUMMER

Breaking news: a parcel full of lovely summer dresses by Austrian designer Lena Hoschek has arrived at Glam boutique in Zurich.

Lena is known for making traditional Austrian ‘Tracht’, or national costume cool. This season, the designer booked us a holiday in a fifties Italian seaside town. Think The Sound of Music goes Riviera in a Fiat 500. Dolce far niente in flattering floral silks. This is an Italian job well done.

A little hint: usually, the dresses sell out in no time, so hurry.

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Published 2009-04-19 20:12:22 in SPECIAL

PLAY & RON ZURICH LOOK BOOK

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PLAY & RON ZURICH LOOK BOOK:
THE ESSENTIAL LIST. A GUIDE TO ZURICH’S NOW&WOW UNIFORMS.

What do they wear on the street in Zurich? And is it as bad as everybody says? To find out I teamed up with my supercool friend Ron who runs the best city newsletter and also happens to be the biggest party animal in town. Between February and April 09 we went on extensive style-hunts across the Bermuda-Triangle of Bahnhofstrasse shopping mile, Bellevue and trendy district Kreis 4.

We selected the most on-trend and defining city looks and put them into the first ever Zurich Look Book. The Essential List documents this spring’s de rigueur uniforms for the young, hip, urban crowd. Plus what is hot and next, such as Burlesque. And we reveal this city’s most overlooked trendsetters: urban daddies and their always perfectly styled offspring.

So yes, the big fashion trends are set elsewhere. But nobody else loves foulards as much as we do. Heidi-chic is the next big thing. And all young Zurich men wear at least hipster stubble. Despite what they say about us, Zurich most definitely is not that bad. Always remember: the outs of today are the ins of tomorrow.

Enjoy. PLAY & Ron

P.S. Like James Bond, Look Book will return. From Zurich and elsewhere. Watch this space.

Gallery view: click on one of the thumbnails below. Then, navigate via ‘>> / <<’ bottom right / left.

[View with PicLens]

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Published 2009-04-16 18:22:31 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS PLAY RECOMMENDS RUNWAY

SHE’S SHINING

the scene: somewhere in Zurich

Nina Egli, rising NY/Zurich-based fashion & jewellery designer. I’m going to see her Family Affairs fashion show tonite. More laters.

And this is Nina sitting pretty in one of her superhot jumpsuits - a key look from her brand new ‘Family Affairs collection she tonight debuted with a little défilée to an enthusiastic fan base at On y Va boutique in Zurich.

And this little hottie is already flying off the shelves…

…intending to touch down on the lap of Nina’s supermodel and muse Ayana, who unfortunately was experiencing a little wardrobe malfunction during our shoot.

Now we’ve got The Shining, 2001 A Space Odyssey and Eyes Wide Shut covered in one single post;-)

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Published 2009-04-13 23:54:29 in ART FASHION MODEL CITIZENS Paris RUNWAY

TECHNICOLOUR GESAMTKUNSTWERK

the scene: outside Palay de Tokyo, Paris

In German, we call this a Gesamtkunstwerk, a total work of art. Or shall we say total work of fashion?

Anna Piaggi, wearing hat by Philip Treacy, seen outside YSL

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Published 2009-04-10 13:51:32 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS Paris

WHITE CLOUDS OF SMOKE

the scene:Paris, outside Palais Royal

My Easter message to everyone out ther in the fashion world: the forecast may be turbulent, but remember, every cloud has a pink lining.

And oh. Doesn’t she look like my more beautiful everything alter ego?

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Published 2009-04-08 14:41:54 in FASHION NEWS Paris RUNWAY

PARIS FASHION WEEK STYLE WATCH FOR ANNABELLE MAG

Just in: my Paris Fashion Week style report for Annabelle magazine, feat. Carine Roitfeld, Anna Piaggi, Kanye West & Amber Rose, Lily Donaldson, Lily Allen, Freja Beha Erichsen, Garance Doré, Julia Frakes and many more model citizens. Oh, and someone at the magazine clearly is in love with drag queen Lady Bunny

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Published 2009-04-07 12:15:12 in NEWS

PLAYLUST IN BRIGITTE MAGAZINE

Just in:Leading German Woman’s mag Brigitte (Swiss split) have a fantastic feature on Swiss style bloggers and stylists/designers/style hunters such as Nina Egli / Toujours Toi, Kimandra Vintage, Hopehope and myself.

Blogger Stil is definitely gaining ground:-)

Brigitte 09, available at all newsstands in Switzerland

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Published 2009-04-07 10:06:34 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS Paris RUNWAY

CALIFORNIA ROLL

the scene: Jardin des Tuileries, Paris

She always appeared outside the big shows in Paris. She never spoke a single word. I don’t know her name. The Sartorialist simply calls her ‘California Girl’.Though rarely making it inside the shows, she appeared on all the big style blogs. She remains a beautiful mystery.

©PLAY

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Published 2009-04-03 13:47:19 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS

YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED!

the scene: somewhere in Zurich

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Published 2009-04-02 10:53:37 in FASHION

ZURICH LOOKBOOK: MOST WANTED

Hello. For my Zurich Lookbook I am looking for lumberjack types (Holzfällertypen) working/living in Zurich.

If you are:male, aged 18-40 and look/style yourself similar to the fella below, please send me a message here

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Published 2009-04-01 00:01:54 in NEWS

A BRAVE NEW FACE: PLAYLUST RELAUNCH!

Dear all

I finally did it. My first facelift. Not a physical one - I’m blessed with good genes - but Playlust was in desperate need of some serious nip&tuck. The brief was: A Brave New Face For A Brave New Future! Now then. Stop the clocks, ’cause from this very moment on, Playlust not only looks as fabulously fresh as a Spring chicken it also comes equiped with state-of-the art blogging technology by WordPress. Which kind of is the software equivalent to power shoulders and boyfriend jackets. Plus we’ve introduced new and funky features such as a live Twitter widget (to be added later on today), an interactive sidebar, and, finally, finally, a save and spam free comment/sharing function.

And this is only the beginning. Expect a bouquet of new cool stuff over the next couple of week. Mark, in particular, April 20, as this is the launch date of yet another exciting product: THE FIRST ZURICH LOOKBOOK. A collaboration with cult city newsletter ronorp.net from Zurich.

What do you think? Please test and give me feedback.

Many, many thanks to Martin and Markus of Weblotion Internet Services for their tremendous work.

Let’s raise a glass to beauty and the very, very beautiful Melissa from Sao Paulo:

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Published 2009-03-30 11:34:26 in FASHION SPECIAL

ZURICH LOOK BOOK OUT APRIL 20

What they wear in the streets of Zurich. The whole truth. On Playlust.net and Ronorp.net. From April 20.

©PLAY

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Published 2009-03-25 15:21:26 in FASHION NOW & WOW

BONAPARTE GLITZ BLITZ ZURICH

the scene: Bonaparte play Mascotte Club, Zurich

Picture a post-nuclear costume-drama, performed by deranged circus rejects who seem to share the fashion mindset of Gareth Pugh. That’s Bonaparte, Berlin’s latest hype-band. The blitzyglitzy show troopers are the brainchild of Tobias Jundt, a Swiss who, in a former incarnation, used to storm the Swiss music charts with Italo-pop. Yes, Bonaparte look and sound very Grenzbereich (borderline) but their teenage fan contingent loved the show anyway. Let’s hope Bonaparte won’t find their Waterloo anytime soon.

A little style-note: After a German politician expressed his desire to crack the whip on the Swiss Banking Secret, likening the Swiss to a horde of Red Indians, Switzerland has been inofficially at war with Germany. Even Zurich party kids have taken to dressing up as Winnetou.

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Published 2009-03-21 23:36:20 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS Paris RUNWAY

QUEEN CARINE RULES OK

the scene: Jardin des Tuileries, Paris

My plan for Paris Fashion Week was to shoot ‘the Carine Roitfelds’. In fact, I ended up shooting the reigning queen of fashion 4 times. On all occasions, she looked fit to single-handedly squash the crunch. Let’s hope the ‘Carine effect’ will make sure fashion will look better than ever when tightening its belt over the next couple of seasons.

Watch Revealed
Carine Roitfeld on CNN International this week at the times below:

Wednesday 18 March: 0830, 1730
Saturday 21 March: 0730, 1800
Sunday 22 March: 0430, 1730
Monday 23 March: 0300
(All times GMT)

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Published 2009-03-19 23:23:13 in FASHION NEWS Paris RUNWAY

FINAL THOUGHTS - PARIS FASHION WEEK REPORT FOR HINT MAG

In Paris, I used my status as convincing nobody to look a bit beyond the lens of my camera. Here’s my rundown read article

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Published 2009-03-17 23:25:53 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS Paris RUNWAY

PARIS FASHION WEEK: THE IT-POSE

the scene: outside Viktor&Rolf, Paris
A mix of sunshine and blustery showers helped composing this great windswept scene. The show had just finished, and guests were calling their taxis. It’s a ritual which repeated itself over and over again after every show. Forget about the handbags. During Fashion week, your number one key-accessory is definitely the cellphone. We’re looking at the quintessential it-pose.

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Published 2009-03-15 14:04:25 in NEWS PLAYWATCH Paris RUNWAY

PLAYWATCH NO 2: DIE SHOW MUSS WEITERGEHEN

Playwatch No 2: Die Show muss weitergehen
Paris Fashion Week style round up.
SonntagsZeitung, 15/03/09

Playwatch No 2

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Published 2009-03-13 00:55:17 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS

CRAZY HORSE

the scene: Paris, Pigalle

Hello from PLAY, who decided the best way to fight those deep black circles under her eyes was to do the Parisian Show Pony Lift. It’s more fun than the Bow Lift and less scary than the Rundown Detox Katie Holmes is doing. Anyway, before you think I’ve gone totally Au Cage des Folles, think this: if designers have their say, come autumn, we will all wear plastic bags over our heads (Chalayan, McQueen), bunny ears (Vuitton), don s&m masks (Gaultier), and sex doll lips (again blame Mr McQueen). So we’d better plan our facial outfits now.

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Published 2009-03-12 01:30:33 in FASHION MODEL CITIZENS Paris RUNWAY

PARIS BUBBLES

Hello hello just returned from Paris Fashion Week. It was great, amazing, absolutely brilliant - except my hotel had no free wifi. Which meant I was offline for three days, which felt like ages. But I wouldn’t have had much time for blogging anyway as I was superbusy rushing from one fashion show to the next and getting used to the thrill of it all - remember, this was my first time in Paris during Fashion Week.

As I must hand in my second Playwatch-page tomorrow, do an all-day shoot on Friday, and prepare a style report for HINT on Saturday, I won’t really get the chance to catch up with hard-blogging until Sunday.

I’ll leave you with the picture I took of Susie Bubble at Chanel on Wednesday - one of my top highlights. It is pretty odd, I feel almost on familiar terms with her outfits, but actually seeing them ‘in the flesh’ adds a whole new dimension. Even more bizarrely, it turns out this was one of the very last shots before Susie sprained her ankle at JCB. Get well soon Susie!

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Published 2009-03-09 00:37:28 in FASHION NEWS Paris RUNWAY

PARIS FASHION WEEK

Allo, allo mes amis
I’ll be catching the 7am TGV heading straight to fashion week. As usual, the schedule is super busy. I’ll try keep you up-to-date with everything but at the same time, I want to spend as much time as I possibly can in the streets hunting down model citizens. Plus, I must hand in my second PLAYWATCH report by Thursday, among other things. Meaning, there will be posts, but don’t expect anything grand before Thursday. On the plus side, I’ll be throwing in some hot gossip from Sao Paulo. Word has it, Marc Jacobs is paying a visit to the Brazilian style capital. My Paulista fashion spy knows all about it.
Alors, on y va.

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Published 2009-02-28 13:16:27 in FASHION NEWS RUNWAY Sao Paulo

ENGLISH BREAKFAST, GISELLE & PARIS FASHION WEEK

Good morning, dear readers of THE TIMES newspaper, London:-) I hope my Sao Paulo pictures in today’s Saturday Magazine are not going to spoil your breakfast. Perhaps it even whets your appetite for more. Because more there is:

Giselle Bündchen, Madonna’s loverboy Jesus Luz, topmodel Raquel Zimmerman all feature in my Sao Paulo style watch report for Swiss fashion magazine Annabelle

Paris Fashion Week
I will for the very first time make it. Unlike Sao Paulo though, this is going to be an ‘all-exclusive’trip, more asphalt glitz than The Ritz, ha. All I have so far is a spare ticket from a friend for the Bernhard Willhelm show, which in the face of it, is a pretty brilliant start. The plan is to hang around outside the most important shows, waiting for the Carine Roitfelds to jump in front of my lens. But if you do, by any chance, have a spare Chanel invitation, five star hotel suite or suchlike, please do let me know. I plan to be in Paris from March 5 - March 10/11.

PLAYLUST Gets A Facelift
Finally. The days of odd displays on certain Windows browsers, spam, and, well, rudimentary blogging,are almost over. Come spring and Playlust will look as fresh as a spring chicken.

I leave you with this week’s sharpest coat, spotted at Zurich University.

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Published 2009-02-12 13:03:12 in MODEL CITIZENS RUNWAY Sao Paulo

SKIPPER GIRL

the scene: Vila Madalena neighbourhood, Sao Paulo

Hello skipper girl. Hello simple, sunny, smiley, summer. What’s not to like about this Paulista shipping forecast? Also note, skipper girl has painted her nails orange. Quite possibly the only way to wear this seasons it-colour without looking too Guantanamo Bay. No, this is happy seventies orange, pure summer holidays joy. It immediately makes me think and long for a sickly sweet ice-stick called ‘Rakete’ (rocket) which is very popular among children of all ages in Switzerland.
I say: style ahoi!

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