Zassou Tribune

Monday, February 1, 2010

CURVES AHEAD BY SØLVE SUNDSBØ

V Magazine have this month dedicated to exploring, in beautiful fashion of course the Plus Size model. Photographer’s such as the indomitable Terry Richardson and the beautifully high concept Solve Sundsbø have shot some great editorial.

Solve Sundsbø, also tackling the subject, goes for something a bit more sexy and lustrous, check it.

ONE SIZE FITS ALL BY TERRY RICHARDSON

Richardson’s uses the reigning Queen of Plus size modelling Crystal Renn (or so they say...), pitting her against a size zero opponent in a witty and provocative spread called “One Size Fits All” It reminded me a bit of the Zoolander walk off with the full on poses, and pokes a bit of fun at the pomposity of the Size zero/Plus size debate.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

A NOVEL WAY TO COVER MACBOOK

Perfect for those who reminisce holding a lovingly worn, leather bound tome on a lazy Sunday morning at that corner coffee shop while suffering from separation anxiety from their almighty Macbooks, Mac accessories designer, twelvessouth, has the perfect, novel solution. The BookBook Macbook cover disguises your mac as a gorgeously perused, vintage leather bound volume while offering maximum shock absorption and protection. The Macbook sleeve is constructed from tough hardback covers with a sturdy spine to keep your favorite gadget safe from crushes. The zipper closure of dual zipper leather pulls is dressed discreetly as a bookmark. Also, since each BookBook is lovingly and individually crafted and distressed. no two are alike. Other than giving your Macbook needed protection from accidents, crashes, shakes and drops, it can also stealthily conceal your Macbook as a book, thus preventing people from stealing the laptop while you step aside for a second. The sleeve is now available online at twelvesouth if you are still looking for a fresh way to keep your Macbook safe.