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To say that Local Natives are this year's Fleet Foxes isn't wrong, but not that right either. Local Natives are softer, brighter and lighter than their widely critiqued sort-of-counterparts. Gorilla Manor is a delicious debut that should be listened and loved for its own merits and there are 12 of them here; from the beautiful single 'Airplanes' to the epic journey of 'Stranger Things'. For fans of harmonic vocals, delicate guitars and gorgeous layers (and I bet there'll be a lot of you).

WE // R \\ WEARING

You know about FAJ right? That's Fanny and Jessy as they are also known, and this duo have one of the coolest young labels coming straight out of London. They debuted their first range last year entitled 'I Hope You Die Soon' and they're also responsible for the infamous tee of the same name (and it's sibling, 'Suck It You Fuck') which I actually often find gets quite a warm reaction despite it's sentiment. This month they're showing their hotly anticipated sophomore collection for AW 2010 which no doubt will be full of their trademark wicked humor and edge. Definitely ones to watch.

WE // R \\ WATCHING

Honestly, who isn’t? The sixth and final season of Lost, one of the best series ever created, just started and we are sure spending more time talking, reading and thinking about it than watching it. Well, from what we read some mysteries won’t be answered (the real meaning of the numbers, anyone?), but if there's something we've learned from accompanying Locke’s island friends (and enemies) is that the travel is always more enjoyable than the actual place it’s taking you to. Well, not if the smoke monster is trying to kill you.

WE // R \\ GOING

The latest station on the Drunky Town train line is in Sydney, Australia at a little club in the Spanish Quarter (actually it's just two Spanish shops next to each other on the same street or something like that in the CBD) called GoodGod, which plays host to soirée of the moment, Slow Blow. Word has it that in January, Karen O crashed Sydney's current cool kids party, but to be honest by that time everyone was too busy dancing and cutting loose in D-Town to care. And that's the true mark of a good time - when you find yourself twirling about without a care in the world. Or it could just mean you're trashed. Heh.

WE // R \\ READING

You know those films where there are all these supposedly 'intertwined' stories and lives? Quite a cliché concept for both books and movies I suppose, but rarely does it really resonate in either medium. David Mitchell though (not the Peep Show one) manages to spin tales into tightly woven rugs that are quite fantastical yet believable, moving without being overly sentimental, eclectic and incredibly entertaining. He also writes straight narratives too, with just as much panache and verve. I just (re)read Number9Dream though any and all of David Mitchell's books are highly recommended...and he's got a newie coming out this year. EXCITEMENT.

Hey Handsome!

Wednesday // November 04, 2009 at 06:52 // filed under Music // Fashion

Say Hiya To:

The text on the above, the first page of the Handsome Clothing Co's lookbook reads:

"1969: Humans put man on the moon.

The world became full of possibilities and hope. "If we can do this, what can't we do?", became the pervading question. This is an exciting time. The future is limitless."

And with this lofty idealism, say hiya to Handsome Clothing Co, coming out of Toronto, Canada since 2007. Says co-founder Christian Rice of their latest collection, "With this particular release we really wanted to tell a story with the visuals and make it uplifting while still commenting on the futility of war and the importance of travel, knowledge and wisdom. Yeah, we probably sound full of ourselves but why not try to do something interesting instead of throwing some wild graphic on a shirt, right?"

A bit of cool graphic on a sweater for you

So a little bit of a breakdown on the whole 'handsome' thing. These guys are basically trying to give us the answer of what it means to be darn handsome. The word handsome to me has such wholesome connotations; and is far more encompassing than say, simply good-looking...

"Being Handsome is about being well-rounded and living life authentically regardless of sex, race, religion, or any other of the various words people use to divide humanity. We have chosen clothing as our main medium to spread our goal of making people look good and be good."

I would also like to know whose arms they are. Can you order those online too?

And you know what? The Handsome kids made a very tastefully put together Outer Space themed mixtape to get you in the mood...which includes one of our all time favourite tracks - I know, we know you know - 'Shooting Stars', so how can you NOT like these Handsome guys already?

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE OUTER SPACE MIXTAPE

Tracklisting:

1. Sebastien Tellier – Universe
2. David Bowie – Space Oddity
3. Figurine – International Space Station
4. Nathan Fake – The Sky Was Pink (Holden Remix)
5. Cortney Tidwell – Don’t Let Stars Keep Us Tangled Up (Ewan’s Objects in Space Remix)
6. Mickey Moonlight – Interplanetary Music (Riton Remix)
7. Plastic Bertand – Tout Petit La Planète
8. Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars
9. Midnight Juggernauts – Into The Galaxy
10. The Space Cowboy – I Would Die 4 U
11. Fuck Buttons – Space Mountain

Go check the entire collection at the Handsome Clothing Co E-Shop, and in the meantime, here are my picks from the collection below:

GALLERY