(January 2012)
Art
Editors' Pick: "The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011" by Damien Hirst
Between now and February 18, 11 Gagosian galleries worldwide are exhibiting British superstar Damien Hirst's iconic grid canvases, in which the artist reduces "painting" to a series of uniform pigment deposits, placed not by his own hand, but by paid minions. Is it art? Is it cheating? You decide. The exhibition represents a rare opportunity to ponder these questions, plus determine if the paintings have a physical presence that transcends the coldly conceptual. gagosian.com Also on Details.com: Art Collecting Goes Online: 3 Members-Only Websites 10 Can't-Miss Events at the 10th Annual Art Basel Miami Beach An OHWOW Artist's Send-Off
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Guest Blogger
How to Dress Like Miles Davis
Even for the most skilled dressers, assembling a killer outfit sometimes requires a little more inspiration than the average online shopping experience provides. Enter Roxana Altamirano, the genius behind Nerd Boyfriend, the style blog that offers step-by-step instructions for re-creating ensembles worn by icons ranging from Michael Caine to Richard Gere (see full list here). Now she's guest blogging on details.com every week. Have a hero you want to see featured? Leave a note in the comments and we'll see what we can do. Fashion blogs from all geographic points often hail jazz legend Miles Davis as one of the
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Art
Culture Calendar: Underground Filmmaker Kenneth Anger, Photographer Cecil Beaton and Daniel Radcliffe
Art and Museums Degas and the Nude at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (through February 5) Now entering its final week, the critically acclaimed collection—curated by representatives from the MFA and the Musée D'Orsay in Paris—highlights Impressionist painter Degas' expressive depiction of the human form. Charles Dickens at 200 at the Morgan Library & Museum, New York (through February 12) This retrospective of Britain's first literary superstar honors the bicentennial of his birth—as well as his legacy—with a series of rare manuscripts, photos, illustrations and more. Cecil Beaton: The New York Years at the Museum of the City
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Movies + TV
Best and Worst Fashion Statements in This Year's Sundance Films
The Sundance Film Festival, situated in snowy Utah, isn't really focused on fashion—unless down jackets get you hot (ahem). Onscreen, however, we saw a good deal of sartorial risk-taking. Below are four extreme examples from this year's festival, plus our assessment of the looks and, oh yeah, the movies. Courtesy of Celeste and Jesse Forever. Celeste and Jesse Forever A rom-com starring Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones as a divorced couple who can't move on—until, of course, one of them does. The Look: Andy Samberg in gold-brown velour. Our Take: That 70's Show meets substitute teacher meets Scooby Doo
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Food + Drinks
Missing Links: Supervillain Gingrich and 5 Things Not to Wear
Quiz: Supervillain or Newt? (supervillainornewt.com) This surprisingly tricky multiple choice test compares the presidential candidate's ideas with those of fictional supervillains. We got a lot wrong. Video: 10 Misconceptions Disproved by C.G.P. Grey (C.G.P. Grey Blog) Amusing video-montage blogger C.G.P. Grey finds out if the Great Wall of China is visible from space, if cracking your knuckles really gives you arthritis and more. Starbucks to Sell Beer, Wine in Atlanta, Southern California (Reuters) Starbucks implements phase two in its campaign for world domination: booze. Web Addicts Have Brain Changes, Says Research (BBC) Turns out the hours you wasted on
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Style News
Menswear Trends from Milan and Paris Fashion Week 2012 (Videos)
Details Market Director Matt Marden attended dozens of shows during Fashion Week 2012. What stood out? Puffer coats. High-waisted pants. Color where you least expect it. And military themes. Below are the highlight videos from Milan and Paris, recaps that weave together looks from Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and several lesser-known companies. Next up: Fashion Week New York (in February), when, as always, you can follow Matt's fashion coverage on Twitter all week. Also on Details.com: Versace Runway Recap (Video) Armani Runway Recap (Video) Adam Kimmel Runway Recap (Video)
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Shopping
How to Score the Perfect Coat on eBay
Guest bloggers Seth Putnam and Jeff Kieslich of The Midwestyle share fashion tips every week this month. Filson Mackinaw Cruiser, new. Filson's Mackinaw Cruiser has been around since 1914 and is, to this day, made in the United States from mackinaw wool, which was used to construct jackets for the British Army during of the War of 1812. It is the jacket that spawned a thousand urban lumberjacks, and, thus, the jacket that spawned a thousand imitations, from brands as old as L.L. Bean and Woolrich to modern-day heritage wet dreams like Engineered Garments and Post Overalls. No surprise, then:
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Fashion
Lanvin Runway Recap (Video)
Details market director Matt Marden takes a look at the puffer-trenchcoat hybrids, sloped shoulder coats, and superslim briefcases in the Lanvin runway show from Fashion Week 2012. You can follow Matt, and all of our fashion coverage, on Twitter. Also on Details.com: Dolce & Gabbana Runway Recap Video (from Fashion Week in Milan) Watch the Gucci Men's Fashion Show (Video) The Best of Men's Fashion from Pitti Uomo
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Fashion
Raf Simons Runway Recap (Video)
Details market director Matt Marden shows us examples of the "futuristic schoolboy" look at the Raf Simons runway show from Fashion Week 2012. Special emphasis on the pairing of coats and shorts. You can follow Matt, and all of our fashion coverage, on Twitter. Also on Details.com: Dolce & Gabbana Runway Recap Video (from Fashion Week in Milan) Watch the Gucci Men's Fashion Show (Video) The Best of Men's Fashion from Pitti Uomo
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Fashion
How to Dress Like Marvin Gaye
Even for the most skilled dressers, assembling a killer outfit sometimes requires a little more inspiration than the average online shopping experience provides. Enter Roxana Altamirano, the genius behind Nerd Boyfriend, the style blog that offers step-by-step instructions for re-creating ensembles worn by icons ranging from Paul Newman to Harrison Ford. Now she's guest blogging on details.com every week. Have a hero you want to see featured? Leave a note in the comments and we'll see what we can do. As vintage Americana style continues to rise in popularity, it's only appropriate to pay tribute to one of its earliest
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The Daily Details Continues
