How Tomato Sauce Is Made In Italy || Regional Eats

Every summer, Isabella, her mother, Dina, and her daughter, Federica, honor the family tradition and make tomato sauce in their garden.

The process is a laborious one that takes several hours, from handpicking each tomato to adding basil leaves into jars one by one.

This year, the family has turned more than 200 kilos of tomatoes into sauce.

 

Mr Jeff Staple's Guide To Collecting Sneakers || Short Film

For an ostensibly laid-back shoe, the subject of sneakers can be a fraught one.

How do you straddle the line between too plain and too bold?

Is it safe to wear designer styles if they might get marked?

And how does a grown man wear high-tops without looking like Kendall Roy?

Thankfully, help is at hand.

MR PORTER enlisted the expert advice of the designer, creative director, and OG sneakerhead Mr Jeff Staple.

 

Sleepy Fish, coa || A Note from my Book (Full Album)

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How To Eat Sushi The Right Way || Short Film

Coming to you straight from the sushi chef's mouth, MUNCHIES presents the dos and don'ts of eating sushi, as taught by Tokyo's Naomichi Yasuda.

Be warned: You've been doing it wrong.

Just remember: It's okay to use your fingers to eat cut sushi rolls.

Don't combine ginger and sushi, or ginger and soy sauce.

Ginger is a palate cleanser in between bites.

When dipping sushi into soy sauce, dip fish-side down.

Never shake soy sauce off of sushi.

That's like shaking your wanker in public.

 

The History of Comme Des Garçons || Short Film

Comme Des Garçons (CDG) is one of the most recognizable brands in the fashion industry.

Between thought-provoking collections and appearances on celebrities like Kanye West, Justin Bieber, and Drake, as well as collaborations with the likes of Converse, Nike, and Supreme - Comme Des Garçons has established itself an industry staple.

Nearly everyone knows the famous heart logo, but not as many know the wild story behind it.

In this short film we talk about how legendary designer Rei Kawakubo built the brand, and we also dive into how she built Dover Street Market with her husband Adrian Joffe.

In many ways, this is a master class of how to navigate the worlds of design, business, and marketing.

This is the history of Comme Des Garçons.

 

Sugi.wa || Romantic (Full Album)

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Tune in New York || Short Film

New York has been home for popular music genres like jazz, rock, blues and it is the birthplace of hip hop.

 Wandering through the streets of the of the city is like listening to never-ending little concerts of all kindes of music.

Tune in New York is a collection of different sounds and music from the streets of New York.

Tune in New York from Lukas Willasch on Vimeo.

 

The Art of Work || Short Film

As vintage film cameras and lenses have seen a resurgence in recent years, the number of professionals who can repair and restore these gems is rapidly declining. 

Youxin Ye and his wife Wen are two of the last of these masters. 

They breathe new life into decades-old cameras and lenses and elevate the work from a science to an art.

The Art of Work from Julien Jarry on Vimeo.

 

Psalm Trees, Guillaume Muschalle || We Must Believe in Spring (Full Album)

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Why Wagyu Beef is So Expensive || So Expensive

Wagyu beef is the most prized beef in the world.

A single cow can be sold for up to $30,000.

Part of the reason why it's so expensive is due to its exclusivity and increasing demand.

 

A Day in Ghana with Kendrick Lamar || Short Film

Spotify day in Accra, Ghana with Kendrick Lamar following the release of his latest album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

 

The Jazz Hop Café || Shinto Shrine (Full Album)

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Discover the skate park-like setting of Japenese artist Haroshi's Tokyo studio || Short Film

For the second episode of 'Inner Worlds', Haroshi invites us into the skate park-like setting of his Tokyo studio.

In partnership with Art Basel,⁠ these short films take us into the artist's sanctuary, their refuge and battleground, the spaces in which they reflect, experiment, and create: the inner world of their studios.

 

Have Sneakers Killed Off Heels For Good? || Rise And Fall

The pandemic seemed to have killed heels with sales falling by more than 60%

But now, designers are bringing back five-inch heels.

And we couldn’t help but wonder – are Manolos making a comeback?

 

Various Artists || Late Night Essentials (Full Album)

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Rembrandt || The power of his self portraits || National Gallery

Freelance lecturer James Heard talks you through Rembrandt's illustrious and prolific career, from the successes of his early years in Amsterdam, to his later bankruptcy and the power of his self-portraits.

Have a peek below.

 

The Difference Between North Face And Patagonia || Short Film

Patagonia and North Face are both well-known in the outdoor clothing industry - as competitors.

What many people don’t know is there’s actually a history of friendship between the founders of these two brands.

So, how come they’ve chosen completely different paths when it comes to the environment?

 

invention_ || fauxlii (Full Album)

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Meet the Collectors || Michèle Lamy

Icon, muse, performer, furniture designer, serial collaborator, Michèle Lamy has invented the concept of the multi-hyphen career.

Immediately recognizable with her Berber-inspired tattoos and inimitable style, she was once a defense lawyer in Paris, then the owner of not one but two notorious artists hangouts in Los Angeles, before turning her hand to couture.

A true powerhouse – not least in her role as co-founder of Owenscorp with her husband, designer Rick Owens – Lamy is also a keen champion of contemporary artists, from Arthur Jafa to Barry X Ball and Mark Leckey.

In this new episode of Meet the Collectors, she gives Art Basel a tour of her art-filled home, Place du Palais Bourbon, in Paris.

 

Nike 50th Anniversary || Seen It All - Spike Lee Director's Cut

Think you’ve seen it all? Every dunk? Every flex? Every Kid, King and Know-It-All? Every DID YOU SEE THAT?!

From Tiger Woods to Mia Hamm. From LeBron James to Serena Williams. From Cristiano Ronaldo to Sabrina Ionescu.

Every moment from the first 50 years was just the beginning.

 

Various Artists || Chillhop Timezones vol.2 - Nostalgia (Full Album)

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Water III || Short Film

A short film about Morgan Maassen affinity for the ocean, its mystery and power.

Filmed in: Tahiti, Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, Barbados, Maldives, Philippines and California.

Have a peek below.

Water III from Morgan Maassen on Vimeo.

 

Why Porcelain Is So Expensive || So Expensive || Business Insider

Handmade ceramics aren't cheap, but porcelain is often even more expensive.

Compared to other ceramics, porcelain is non-porous, white, and translucent.

The secret to these differences is in the clay.

But even for experienced potters, porcelain can be challenging to work with.

So how is porcelain made and why is it so expensive?

 

Gas-Lab || Jazz Cats (Full Album)

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Yayoi Kusama || Great Art Explained

Yayoi Kusama lives in a psychiatric institution, which she entered voluntarily in 1977. She is now in her nineties and still works every single day. Known for her repeated dot patterns, her work has been marked with obsessiveness and a desire to escape from trauma. In this short film, Great Art Explained shows that despite her quirky personality and her status as the most popular artist in the world, she is one of the most radical artists of all time.

This is not a film about a specific artwork. This is a film about the simple polka dot. A dot that has obsessed Kusama for nine decades, from her struggle for recognition, to her later years as an art world sensation.

 

Vans Skateboarding Presents: LIZZIE || Skate || VANS

Vans Skateboarding is proud to present LIZZIE, a short 35mm film directed by renowned filmmaker Greg Hunt.

Unveiling a personal, intimate account of Lizzie Armanto beyond her skateboarding accolades and identity as one of the world’s most talented skateboarders, the film is the first to explore Lizzie’s life through the lens of those closest to her, including her mother, husband as well as skate legend Tony Hawk.

 

chromonicci || Peaceful Places (Full Album)

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Expressionism in 8 Minutes || The Most Disturbing Art Ever?

Expressionism was an international movement of the early 20th century and it was present not only in art but in architecture, theatre, cinema, dance, and literature too!

The roots of the expressionist aesthetic can be found in post-impressionist and symbolist artworks, but also in proto-expressionist works like Edvard Munch’s Scream!

So let’s dive into the most expressive period in art history together!

 

Pusha T's Feet to Rihanna's Closet, Outerwear Brand Salomon Is Pushing Boundaries || Behind The HYPE

With roots in performance apparel, Salomon has bridged the gap between function and form as its sports-oriented silhouettes have been reimagined in an array of high profile collaborations.

Beginning in 1947 with father Francois Salomon and son Georges in the heart of the French Alps, production initially focused on saw blade and ski edge fabrication.

Later, after becoming the top manufacturer of bindings worldwide in 1972, Salomon would enter the alpine boot market in 1979 with immediate success.

Fast forward to today and the brand remains recognized as a major entity in outdoor sports while recently stepping foot into the world of fashion with the emerging gorpcore trend.

 

Various Artists || Chillhop Essentials Summer 2022 (Full Album)

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