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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:00:37 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/"><rss:title>memrants</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.memrants.com/memrants/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2012-02-24T10:00:37Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/2/16/alpines.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/2/5/sofia-coppola-directs-the-marnihm-ad.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/2/4/mia-bad-girls-like-cars-apparently.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/2/1/give-a-little-heart.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/23/jcheikh-ss-2012-preview-video.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/20/nike-fuelband-instantly-wishlisted.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/androniki-2011.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/pb-outtake.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/thundercat-fashionistas.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/12/bernhoft.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/2/16/alpines.html"><rss:title>Alpines</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/2/16/alpines.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Artémis Psathas</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-02-16T21:36:22Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Akira Kiteshi Alpines Cocoon Music Remix Video</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.memrants.com/storage/45.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1329428293807" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 500px;">Image: www.alpin.es</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.alpin.es/" target="_blank">Alpines</a> is a UK-based duo which has come to my attention only a couple of weeks ago (shame on me), when I found their collaboration with <strong>Dark Sky</strong>&nbsp;called&nbsp;<em>Tremors</em>. (Track at the end of this post)</p>
<p>I am currently obsessing over Coccoon (video -directed by <a href="http://www.stamplondon.com/hope/" target="_blank">hope</a>- below) and their Akira Kiteshi Remix of <em><a href="http://soundcloud.com/akira-kiteshi/alpines-drive-akira-kiteshi" target="_blank">Drive</a>&nbsp;</em>which heads to a much darker direction from the original version, in my humble opinion. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>So, here -in this post- we have H&amp;M, Marni and Sofia Coppola. Too bad that by the time I go to Milan -in the beginning April- absolutely nothing will be left, since the Marni/H&amp;M line will be available on March 8.</p>
<p>The ad, filmed in Marrakech-Morocco, showcases the multitude of prints in the line and has an impeccably classy 80s feel and hue. The result is as fitting to the line, as was the choice to go with Coppola for such a collaboration between the Italian fashion house and the Swedish retailer.</p>
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<p>That twisted twisted mind of Romain Gavras can produce pure awesomeness (not a big fan of his more violent work however). The camera work in this video is amazing and -really- could the imagery be more appropriate for this amazing song?&nbsp;</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.annakoumoushi.com" target="_blank">annakoumoushi</a> strikes bulseye right at the center of our hearts with this awesome Valentine's Day promo. Created by the awesome Myria K! I love the "infographic" approach!</p>
<p>Not a V-Day kind of type myself, but this feels all warm and right.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/23/jcheikh-ss-2012-preview-video.html"><rss:title>J.Cheikh S/S 2012 Preview Video</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/23/jcheikh-ss-2012-preview-video.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Artémis Psathas</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-23T00:41:43Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Chicago Columbia College Chicago Fashion J.Cheikh Video</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.memrants.com/storage/jcheikh_1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327280764546" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p>In research for ideas and inspiration on how to make a collection/preview video -among other things- I found this gem here: Chicago-based menswear line <a href="http://jcheikh.com/" target="_blank">J.Cheikh</a>&nbsp;teamed with <a href="http://www.mikeruiz.com/" target="_blank">Mike Ruiz</a>&nbsp;for their new collection and released an eye-catching, really impressive preview video for their Spring/Summer 2012 line.</p>
<p>I was blown away by the awesome graphics in the video -and the video in general. Then, I was blown away to find that the director <a href="http://about.me/ryan.fukuda" target="_blank">Ryan Fukuda</a>, the editor and graphic designer <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3815065" target="_blank">Alex Deaton</a>&nbsp;and the cinematographer <a href="http://www.paulkaneimage.com" target="_blank">Paul Kane</a>&nbsp;are all (fellow) <strong>Columbia College Chicago</strong> alumni!</p>
<p>*Insert overflow of college pride (and a healthy dose of nostalgia) here.*</p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.refinery29.com/oraine-barrett-lends-his-looks-to-j-cheikh-s-spring-12-preview-video" target="_blank">via</a>)</p>
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<p>I'm not sure if we'll ever get it officially here, but I am so fascinated by the idea! So with the Nike+FuelBand, Nike intoduces <a href="http://www.nike.com/en_us/makeitcount" target="_blank">NikeFuel</a>, (hello there, new favorite metric system!).&nbsp;</p>
<p>I cannot wait to get my paws on one of these. Or better, get one of these on my paw. Then I'll just have to discover more new stuff to do. Plus: I will be able to finally measure the impact of my new obsession; the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training" target="_blank">Tabata</a>&nbsp;workout.</p>
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<p><iframe width="500" height="284" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TtfJAyjkkGs?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/androniki-2011.html"><rss:title>Androniki 2011</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/androniki-2011.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Artémis Psathas</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-16T15:22:10Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Androniki IPWT IPWT Photography Portfolio</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.memrants.com/storage/_MG_9427double.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326727598753" alt="" /></span></span></span></p>
<p>Despite the fact that this project was shot last year, I just managed to finish it a few weeks ago and uploaded it today. The full project lives <a href="http://www.ipwtcs.com/#2614326/androniki-2011" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/pb-outtake.html"><rss:title>P/B Outtake</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/pb-outtake.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Artémis Psathas</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-16T02:51:26Z</dc:date><dc:subject>IPWT Photography Public Bureau Studio</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.memrants.com/storage/_MG_0386.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326682377954" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>One of the many that got away.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/thundercat-fashionistas.html"><rss:title>ThunderCat Fashionistas</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/16/thundercat-fashionistas.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Artémis Psathas</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-16T01:46:17Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Fabian Ciraolo Illustration Thundercats</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.memrants.com/storage/old-school-heroes.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326678457710" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Is that you Kate Moss?</p>
<p>Found this illustration by <a href="http://fabianciraolo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fabian Ciraolo</a>&nbsp;flying around the interwebs. Mightly classy those Cats are.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/12/bernhoft.html"><rss:title>Bernhoft</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.memrants.com/memrants/2012/1/12/bernhoft.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Artémis Psathas</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-11T23:14:33Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Bernhoft Music</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.memrants.com/storage/1300878671_d88ac6aa47c0671a44a87bfcb07b9d51.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326324100855" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>My sister (being the one of two musicians in the family), brought this pure awesomeness to my attention (after discovering it with the other musician in the family: my brother).</p>
<p>(Jarle) <a href="http://www.bernhoft.org/" target="_blank">Bernhoft</a> is, basically, a one man band; and an awesome band, that is. <em>Solidarity Breaks</em>, his second solo album, was released early 2011 and topped the charts in Norway, his home-country, over the summer.&nbsp;</p>
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