The One about Henry Horenstein’s “Patrick Demarchelier Fashion Photography – American Photographer Master Series”
I have written about one of my favorite celebrity/fashion photographers, Patrick Demarchelier. Having reviewed numerous books such as Forms and Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea (PAC) Jan 18-Mar 12, 2000 feat. Patrick Demarchelier, this book is probably his earliest, as it was released back in 1989. Titled Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 007: Vamp
The following photo was shot a few days before Halloween in Ikebukuro, Japan. Saw these two young women together and everything was festive that day and being one of the few photographers outside of Japan covering the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival at the time, but Read More …
The One about the Orient Sun & Moon Watch (Version 3)
The Sun & Moon watch (other companies use the word “Moonphase”), one of the most collectable watches that watch aficionados want to have in their collection. The history of featuring the sun and moon goes as far back to the earliest clocks made in the Read More …
The One about the Aiment 3-in-1 CO2 Detector
If there is things for safety one should have in their home, a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, a natural gas detector (for those who tend to have issues with their gas stove or are forgetful) and also a CO2 Detector. Some people think Read More …
The One about the Vaultz Locking Watch Case
I have owned Vaultz Briefcases and Storage Boxes, but when I found out that they released a Vaultz Locking Watch Case, I had to jump on the opportunity to get one in my hands, because I have high expectations. Part of my love/hate relationship with Read More …
The One about the ALDO Men’s Kooperflex Loafer
Since 1972, Aldo was founded by a man known as Mr. B (Aldo Bensadoun), who came from a family of shoe merchants, grandson of a cobbler sold shoes at his store in Montreal. The company has grown since then to become a company which sells Read More …
The One about the Donxote 4-Piece Japanese Ukiyo-e Bookmarks
I am a big fan of HOKUSAI’s Ukiyo-e artwork and his “Fine Wind, Clear Morning” was released alongside HOKUSAi’s popular woodblock print of “Great Wave Off Kanagawa”. I’m also an avid reader in need of bookmarks, but I want something a bit more unique and Read More …
The One about the JIANDUN Swiss Movement Single Hand 24 Hour Watch
Jiandun is a Chinese-based company which specializes on inexpensive, minimalistic watches. The watch I am reviewing is their JIANDUN Swiss Movement Single Hand 24 Hour Watch. That is right, only one single hand. While the history single hand watches goes as far back to the Read More …
The One about the Weede 2-Pack Comic Book Storage Boxes
I’m a person that has a ton of comic books, I’m also a person who has seen their comic boxes break over time and have to purchase new boxes to replace them and seriously, it irks me. I tried the Weede 2-Pack Comic Book Storage Read More …
The One about the KKCOBVR Q2 Battery Head Strap for the Quest 2
I’ve reviewed numerous Quest 2 headsets, but today I am going to review one that has become popular and mention on various Quest 2 forums on social media and that’s the KKCOBVR Q2 Battery Head Strap. Now, when it comes to these head straps. I Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 006: Omotesando Hills
My latest purple series photo is a shopping complex known as Omotesando Hills, which was built in the popular avenue in Shibuya known as Omotesando. The area often referred to as Tokyo’s Champs-Elysees, Mori Building created the complex (which was designed by Ando Tadao) that Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 006: A Young Woman Near the Stairway
I was in San Francisco and finished interview and photo shoot with a Japanese music group. While walking out, I saw a guy taking photos of his female friend with his smartphone. One thing I like about street fashion photography is the element of meeting Read More …
The One about Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea (PAC) Jan 18-Mar 12, 2000 feat. Patrick Demarchelier
One of the famous celebrity and fashion photographers on the planet is the legendary French photographer, Patrick Demarchelier. More than likely you have seen his work as his work has been featured in many of the top fashion magazines, clothing advertising campaigns and also celebrities Read More …
The One about Giuseppe Santamaria’s “Men in this Town: A Decade of Men’s Street Style”
When it comes to worldwide fashion and for those wanting to gain inspiration through photos of men or women’s street style, Sydney-based photographer Giuseppe Santamaria has numerous books covering street fashion. From his 2014 book “Men in This Town: London, Tokyo, Sydney, Milan and New Read More …
The One about Claudia Schiffer’s “Captivate!: Fashion Photography from the ’90s”
Claudia Schiffer, one of the world’s most successful and beautiful supermodels that was a familiar face in the ’90s and was part of the “Elite 20” super models of that era (which also include Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Read More …
The One about My Alden Plaza Penny Loafers (#3556)
To this very day, my Alden Plaza Penny Loafers are still my go to loafers. They were designed to last and they have held up, but its something you can expect from the longtime shoe company. Alden Shoe Company was found in 1884 by Charles Read More …
The One about the ANA’s latest news on Japan Entry from March 1st (Easy of Entry Restrictions)
Air Nippon Airways has posted on February 24th of the Japan Entry from March 1st (Easy of Entry Restrictions). The following is from their post: Information as of 3:00JST,February 24th,2022. Since the end of November last year, strict border measures remained in effect in response Read More …