We’re delighted today to release our brand new Summer Party Mixtape! It’s been a while since releases but this marks the 13th mixtape we’ve produced just for you and available for free download from today. I’ve been working on this one for a while and am sure you;re going to love it.
It includes tracks from C2C, Daft Punk, Phoenix, Younc MC, The Doors, Run DMC and much more. It clocks in at just over an hour and s sure to get your feet moving. Enjoy!
Beyonce – The Visual Album
Literally minutes ago, Beyonce dropped and entire new album. Just. Like. That.
14 new songs, and a music video for every single one. Wow.
If her website update today is anything to go by – it is going to be an epic Beyonce themed Christmas this year.
Her fifth LP is entitled “Beyoncé” and features tracks with Jay Z, Drake, Frank Ocean and the singer’s daughter, Blue Ivy.
“I see music,” Beyoncé said in a press release released this morning, “It’s more than just what I hear. When I’m connected to something, I immediately see a visual or a series of images that are tied to a feeling or an emotion, a memory from my childhood, thoughts about life, my dreams or my fantasies. And they’re all connected to the music.”
“I didn’t want to release my music the way I’ve done it,” she continued. “I am bored with that. I feel like I am able to speak directly to my fans. There’s so much that gets between the music, the artist and the fans. I felt like I didn’t want anybody to give the message when my record is coming out. I just want this to come out when it’s ready and from me to my fans.”
“I just want to give my album to the people I love and respect and hope that they feel the same thing I felt when I made the music,” Bey said.
According to the press release, the album was recorded over a year and a half but began at a Hamptons retreat in New York State in mid 2012.
A whos who of duets, groups and collaborators includes JAY Z (of course), Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean, Hit-Boy, Ammo, Boots, Detail, Jake Nava, Hype Williams, Pharrell Williams, Drake, The Dream, Sia, Ryan Tedder, Miguel, Terry Richardson, Melina Matsoukas and a slew of others.
The whole shebang is available NOW on iTunes. What are you waiting for?
Below, a full tracklist and video list with director credits.
Songs:
1. Pretty Hurts
2. Haunted
3. Drunk in Love (Featuring JAY Z)
4. Blow/Cherry
5. Angel
6. Yoncé/Partition
7. Jealous
8. Rocket
9. Mine (Featuring Drake)
10. XO
11. Flawless (Featuring Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
12. Superpower (Featuring Frank Ocean)
13. Heaven
14. Blue (Featuring Blue Ivy)
Videos:
1. Pretty Hurts – directed by Melina Matsoukas
2. Ghost – directed by Pierre Debusschere
3. Haunted – directed by Jonas Åkerlund
4. Drunk in Love – directed by Hype Williams
5. Blow – directed by Hype Williams
6. Angel – directed by @lilinternet
7. Yoncé – directed by Ricky Saiz
8. Partition – directed by Jake Nava
9. Jealous – directed by Beyoncé, Francesco Carrozzini & Todd Tourso
10. Rocket – directed by Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Bill Kirstein
11 .Mine – directed by Pierre Debusschere
12. XO – directed by Terry Richardson
13. ***Flawless – directed by Jake Nava
14. Superpower – directed by Jonas Åkerlund
15. Heaven -directed by Beyoncé & Todd Tourso
16. Blue – directed by Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Bill Kirstein
17. **BONUS VIDEO – Grown Woman – directed by Jake Nava
More than a Bangle
So I have found something really special and extremely cool, that I cannot keep it to myself any longer. At a recent Christmas party, I met the ever so fabulous Melbourne jewellery designer Johan Hermijanto. Having a love for unique jewellery, I took a look at his label L’ABATTOIR de PLASTIQUE and I was blown away. Which is why I felt a moral obligation to share his work with you.
With a background in architecture and design, it was only natural for Johan to mirror his love for geometric patterns within his jewellery and of course be creative in the construction of each piece. The collection is a series of five octagonal geometric bangles, which are crafted out of Molten Biodegradable plastic. This is only half of what makes the collection so special. Each piece is constructed by a 3D printing machine, compression air packed and delivered to you. Now for those of you who are not aware of what a 3D printing machine actually is, it is a technology that takes a digital design and creates a three dimensional object by adding one layer of material at a time.
HOW COOL IS THAT?
To see the process in full on video click HERE!
Not only do I find the process fascinating but the bangles themselves are stunning. The strong architectural influence really make the pieces unique. The range comes in many colours and also includes a clear transparent look. My pick? Bangle 1203 in Clear. It is versatile and can be worn with almost anything.
To see more from L’ABATTOIR de PLASTIQUE follow this innovative label on Instagram @LABDEPLAS and check out the website.
Summer Lovers: A Pop Up Shop.
Our awesome friends at The Cool Hunter have just opened their pop-up shop in the heart of Sydney city – Martin Place. We’ve got our latest effort – our new beach towels plus swimwear well as many international brands, including Danward thongs from Italy, beach bats and swimwear from Brazil and Bangkok.
The great execution of The Cool Hunter’s first Rotate store is by the talented Natalie Longheon and Peter Pengly of event company The Artistry. This young firm over delivered in record time by designing, producing, executing and styling in less than 2 weeks – and the result is truly fantastic!
the store is located at 1 martin Place Sydney.
Rihanna's Favourite is back.
After two years in hiding, our famous Black Panther swimsuit – Rihanna’s favourite – is back in stock! Printed in both our classic Scoop One Piece and our best selling String Bikini, The Amazon is available in very limited quantities
exclusively from our e-boutique.
THIS is your chance to wear it like Rihanna.
This is swimwear like no other, designed and hand made in Australia.
A Pool Party or two
Do the words pool party get you excited? Don’t you just think of cocktails, sunshine, beach balls, bikinis and dancing? Me too! Which is why I cannot wait for this summer to kick off, with the launch of the coveted Art Series Hotel; The Olsen Pool Club. This is definitely a to do on my list of summer hangs.
We were fortunate enough to attend the opening night of The Olsen Pool Club, in South Yarra Melbourne. Having a fun summer evening that featured cocktails, coconut water and of course our latest collection The Divine, what could be more perfect? WAH X The Olsen Pool Club? A match made in heaven.
Inspired by the decadent, fun and crazy pool party scene of Miami, The Olsen Hotel will be hosting its very own version every Sunday from 2-7pm. The interior is cool, modern and sleek, with the centre bar attracting all the attention. The roof top has fantastic views of the city and if you get bored (highly unlikely) you can play a game of life size chess! So very cool. Expect chilled tunes, good vibes, amazing summer cocktails and of course great company. If you don’t find me at my local beach soaking up the sunshine, chances are you will find me here. So make sure you attend because it will surely be an amazing summer.
It has been said that ‘a summer night is like a perfection of thought’. Considering the euphoric state that summer seems to put me in every year, I’d say that is just about right.
Be sure to check out The Olsens FB page and wesbite for more details about The Olsen Pool Club’s summer events.
THE DIVINE 2014
With so many exciting things going on at WAH HQ, our new collection ‘The Divine’ has hit the shelves just in time for summer.
Taking inspiration from all things wild and the never ending summer we keep chasing, the collection captures who we are at We Are Handsome. We find and appreciate the beauty in nature and all its creatures. We love the warmth of the sun on our skin, the sand beneath our toes and the invigorating feeling of the ocean waves crashing upon us. We wander this earth with intrigue, captivated by different cultures, landscapes and people we encounter. Each piece is a reflection of us.
Jump onto our online store now to view ‘The Divine’ collection.
Bergdorf Goodman's Magazine is amazing.
Well, THIS is amazing – The Victory String Bikini as seen in the Bergdorf Goodman Magazine. We’re obsessed with this! Available this month at Bergdorf and online.
Dive in
Summer’s coming in Sydney, and the promise of hot weather has got me thinking about my favourite swimming holes around the world. Not one of them is a relaxing sandy beach lapped by aqua waves. In fact, they all require a bit of trekking to get to, but the best rewards are the ones we work hard for, right?
Here’s a rundown of my top three favourite, hard-to-get-to swimming holes:
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WAH X SOLUDOS
We are so very excited to finally release to you all, a handsome collaboration we have been working on with our friends over at Soludos. We have taken our imagery and created a unique range of Espadrilles. Made out of 100% cotton upper, you will never want to take these off. Using our playful and summer inspired prints including your favourites The Vagabond, The Tropical and The Paradise, they are THE summer essential!
Make sure you get in fast and pre order from our online store.
In my opinion and judging by my wardrobe, you can never have enough shoes, so get shopping.
Divine Wanderer