'A Mouthful' Trailer: The Rise And Fall Of Paul Liebrandt

via The Huffington Post

Paul Liebrandt, the experimental and beleaguered New York chef, is getting the big screen treatment (that is, if behind-the-scenes documentaries actually get shown on the big screen [hopefully!]).

A Mouthful is the work of director Sally Rowe, and follows chef Liebrandt from his hyped-up origin as the hottest, most original chef in New York, to his eventual downfall ("I'm unemployed, and yet Vogue magazine has three-page spreads on me") all the way to his recent comeback as the head of TriBeCa's Corton.

The trailer shows interviews with luminaries like Thomas Keller and Eric Ripert, who appears almost jealous at Liebrandt's elegant, visually sumptuous creations -- and portrays Liebrandt as a ruthless, creative and often recklessly cocky 'artist' (his words).

The film premieres at the South By Southwest Film Festival in March, but you can check out the trailer here.

A Mouthful - Trailer from Sally Rowe on Vimeo.

Nary Manivong Documentary 'Dressed': From Homeless To Fashion Designer

The odds were against Nary Manivong. His parents abandoned him and his three siblings when he was just 14 years old, and he found himself homeless on the streets of Columbus, Ohio fending for himself.

"The first place I slept was at a donut place," he said.

One day he came across a copy of Vogue magazine and knew instantly he wanted to be a clothing designer. Making pieces out of scraps, he cobbled together his first show at 17 in Ohio but knew he had to get to NYC to make his dreams come true.

After several trips to New York, he secured a backer and debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2005 to much praise. He seemed well on his way to success until his investors pulled the plug, and he was once again left homeless and destitute. )WWD reports that Manivong is back and showing his latest collection -- a collaboration with Ally Hilfiger -- at the upcoming New York Fashion Week).

The documentary Dressed opens in NY theaters tomorrow and follows his struggle to make it in the highly competitive industry.

Watch the trailer here.

Garance Doré for Lanvin

Lanvin from Taylor Jayne Ballantyne on Vimeo.

CRYSTAL FIGHTERS [AT HOME]

CRYSTAL FIGHTERS "AT HOME" ((OFFICIAL VIDEO)) from Crystal Fighters on Vimeo.

How To Be a Minimalist

Lessons in stripping down and saving cash from Jil Sander

Clothes by Jil Sander are now within reach: Just beat the stampede to her +J line for Uniqlo. Here the doyenne of minimalism expounds on fit, function, and her need for speed

Pinch Your Pennies
"I am convinced that you don't need to spend a fortune to look like a million. The whole +J endeavor is intimately linked to my vision of beautiful clothes for all people. It may sound ambitious, but I really hope that modern design will spread all around the globe."

Make It Fit
"We look our best in subdued colors, sophisticated cuts, and a general air of sleek understatement. All my expertise is focused on making people appear and feel comfortable, sure of themselves, dynamic, and truly modern. I feel very strongly that clothes that fit well make a person feel better. It's maybe half the value of the merchandise."

Think of England...
"I was born in Hamburg, a trading city with a big port. It's very English, because it's close to London. The saying is that when it's raining in London, they put up their umbrellas in Hamburg. And so the men are very gentlemanly, with proper tailored clothes. Even in my young age, I saw very nicely dressed men."

...and Hit Manhattan
"My oldest love was and still is New York City. It has the most ambitious builders, from Le Corbusier to Philip Johnson and Frank Gehry. I love the extreme perspectives: the tight spaces and architectural magnitude."

Be the Host with the Least
"When entertaining, I don't believe in fireworks. Atmosphere is important, but it either exists in a home or not. So an evening really depends on the guests. A dinner invitation is an opportunity to bring people together. If they have something in common and feel an affinity to one another, the conversation will be lively. That's the most important thing."

Know When to Indulge
"Since I was young, I've always had a Bentley. Other people have diamonds; I have a Bentley. This car—the Bentley Continental—is very sporty, and I drive fast. But I have to be careful, because I get all these tickets. I already had two months of riding my bicycle to the office because I had too many points on my license."

Trust Your Taste
"People understand quality. I'm not such a wine expert, but I know a good wine when I taste it. Same with music. Same with clothes. You put it on and you feel great, you feel modern. People say, 'You look great. Have you lost weight?' "

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