What would you get if you mix the Bob Dylan of our days with a nice-looking pair from London, favourite Brooklynites, an elegant offering directly from Down Under, epic electronics via Boston, a talented actor that also happens to be a fairly decent rapper, an 80s gem you’d probably never heard before, a classic from [...]

With the streets as his canvas, the French street artist JR could only be limited by the physical and financial constraints of being everywhere at once. This all changed last year when he wondered aloud, “Can art change the world?” In front of a TED conference, JR announced an innovative and ambitious plan to turn [...]

The French graffiti artist known as Kidult, adapts his visuals according to the message he wants to convey – denouncing the fact that certain fashion brands use graffiti for commercial purposes, while on the streets it gets deplored as vandalism.  His favorite tool of trade is a fire extinguisher and his canvases are some of [...]

Name: Taka Occupation: Digital marketing Director at UNIQLO Seen: Chelsea WILD Wish: That everyone would wear UNIQLO.

One of the WILD’s contributors Britt Kubat, along with her partner Charles Billot, recently produced an editorial video for Terra New York Raincoats. Inspired by a childhood dream that it can rain indoors, their vision comes to life in the short film. It features model Madeline Kragh, donning the brands sheer, sexy raincoats inside a [...]

This week saw the floatation of Facebook on the stock market after its owners placed a value of more than $100 billion on the social networking business. The historic debut meant over 1,000 investors in the site became instant millionaires and it indicated the phenomenal power that social media has on 21st century living. The [...]

Check out this LACMA-commissioned mini biopic of John Baldessari – an “epic life of a world-class artist, jammed into six minutes.” The short film was narrated by Tom Waits, a lifelong friend with an unmistakable voice. John Baldessari was both artist and sage, “art is about communication through teaching,” he would say. “What interests me [...]

A little bit of Scandinavia arrived in New York last week, as We Are Serenades came to town in support of their recently-released album Criminal Heaven. At the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, the band was joined by the Aviation Orange and HITS on May 11. Helmed by Adam Olenius of Shout Out Louds and Laasko’s [...]

As if music lovers haven’t suffered enough with the passing of such legendary performers as Etta James, Davy Jones, Whitney Houston, Levon Helm and Adam Yauch, the news on Donna Summer’s untimely death at 63 have resulted in yet another blow for at least three generations of listeners everywhere. The Boston native wasn’t just some [...]

Name: Priscilla Occupation: Hanging with my Dog Seen: Greenpoint WILD Wish: To dye my hair purple.

The New Zealand songstress Kimbra is becoming something like an enchanting, music-making goddess in the States. After being featured in Gotye’s infectious “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Kimbra started to be recognized as a stunning force of art. She then worked with Mark Foster and A-Trak for the “Warrior” joint, and killed it at [...]

Are you ready to jump? In two weeks the greatest show on earth is about to begin. Madonna hits the road once again to makes us go wild at her MDNA world tour and as the first stop is Tel Aviv the citizens of the gay capital of the Middle East are ready to strike [...]

The Chinese civil rights activist Chen Guangcheng has become an icon in representing the fight against the repression and torment frequently employed on dissidents against the country’s authoritarian regime. The blind activist – often referred to as a “barefoot lawyer,” a term used to describe self-taught legal representatives in the country – became embroiled in [...]

As the regime of Hosni Mubarak fell, the world witnessed the birth of a democracy. Today, the compelling images streaming in from Tahrir Square have mostly come to an end, but the struggles continue. Early this summer, the reborn nation will host its first presidential elections in 5,000 years. The candidates face a dismal economy, [...]

Name: Tabitha Occupation: Restauranteur Seen: SoHo WILD Wish: To live a life as full as Bob Marley.

Meet Dvir Bar, Editor in Chief of F.O.D., Tel Aviv’s man loving magazine After the Gay Times readers voted Tel Aviv as the best gay city of the world it was just a question of time when will the White City introduce it’s very own gay magazine. While the in the UK, France and States [...]

If there was someone who had a profound love for music, that person was Sir John Peel. The legendary British DJ and broadcaster literally lived for eclectic sounds that pretty much ruled the BBC Radio 1 airwaves, from 1967 all the way to his death in 2004. Peel was responsible for showcasing the best of [...]

Name: Bianca Occupation: Model Seen: SoHo WILD Wish: To make Koney famous in 2012.

Who: Claire Lampert and Darroch Putnam Where: Brooklyn What they do: Owners of Where I Was From vintage What are they currently working on: Building our brand – traveling across the country to source vintage and locations to shoot. What they consider a fashion “faux-pas”: Fast Fashion. Each piece should last seasons, something that is [...]

The city of Derby in England is not exactly a hip-hop Mecca, but on Monday night legendary New York emcee, Masta Ace, braved the cold wind and the pouring rain to perform an intimate show to a bunch of dedicated hip-hop heads as part of his Son of Yvonne/Arts Decade tour. I was honoured to sit down with [...]

Politics and legislation are often slow to adapt to public sentiment, but neither the American public nor its representatives can deny that 2012 has been one of the gayest years—politically speaking—in American history. The past four and a half months have seen gay marriage legalized in two states (Delaware and Washington), legislation passed in one [...]

“It’s good to be home,” said School of Seven Bells frontwoman Alejandra Deheza from the stage at Le Poisson Rouge on May 5.  The duo, formed with guitarist Benjamin Curtis, came back to New York to wrap up its national tour in support of recently-released third album Ghostory.  From the stunning album opener “The Night” [...]

Loup Charmant, ‘The Charming Wolf’ is a luxury fashion brand that will transport you to distant shores while also enveloping you in the here and now of soft, airy pieces crafted from the purest materials and wildest dreams. Founder and principal designer, Kee Edwards, has identified the highest quality organic cotton and natural fibers for [...]

Name: Kayla Occupation: Student Seen: Williamsburg WILD Wish: To be a student forever.

It’s a new dawn, It’s a new day, It’s a new life for us and yes, we’re feeling pretty damn good. We trust you have all been able to overcome your respective Cinco De Mayo/weekend festivities ’cause it’s Tuesday and you should be ‘up and atom’ by now. If the promise of a new day [...]

The Beastie Boys have done huge things for music. There are few bands that could be considered more successful and more diverse than the New York trio who have been lighting up stages since their 1984 debut. The infamous line-up of Adrock, MCA and Mike D has been on musical journeys unlike any other band. [...]

The first look at the Comme des Garçons White Drama exhibit at Paris’ Cité de la Mode et Design is a white dress with a voluminous skirt and bow tying the wrists together, not unlike a straitjacket because of its colour and binding- but soft and poetic. It is a stunning introduction into the rest of the [...]

We have been following for a couple of seasons now the jewelry line Kria, designed by the rock-adorable Icelandic Johanna Methusalemsdottir, and every seasons we have simply loved her simple, androgynous and organic designs inspired by animals bones found on the beach of her native Island. Photos By Elisabet Davids For her latest collection the [...]

Nasir “Nas” Jones is back. Being the emcee that brought us smashes like “Thief’s Theme,” “Made You Look” and “Hip Hop is Dead,” it is no surprise that his latest track is an absolute banger. Nas has focused his attention back on representing his home – New York City – and on staking his claim [...]

Name: Domenico Occupation: Menswear Designer Seen: Upper East Side WILD Wish: To live life enjoying all these beautiful women .

Wouldn’t it be progress if just about every fashion label moving forward was structured like a lab, or at least a cross-cultural incubator for exploring rich artisan traditions, economically viable production models, and smart fashion initiatives? Awamaki Lab epitomizes a design strategy that works for both the cultural and geographical landscape as well as the genius of [...]

Though the weather is just warming up, Fall/Winter 2012 has been rocking the fashion scene. While most of us are not ready to seriously consider heavy coating or chunky separates, Silvia Hillmann‘s chic capsule collection is the perfect epitome of what we want for winter while we’re looking in the spring. Geometric patterns, pops of [...]

A timely and strategic response to the challenges of global climate change is more that an environmental issue; it is a humanitarian crisis in-the-making that our institutional leaders have failed to seriously address. Three plus years into the Obama Administration, there has yet to be any comprehensive energy legislation. While the President clearly recognizes the [...]

Victoria Hesketh doesn’t neccesarily play by the rules of pop, though sometimes she just dives in. An accomplished piano player just before her teens, the Brit’s first claim to fame was fronting the electropunk band Dead Disco, whose 2006 single “Automatic” is held dear as one of my all-time favorite songs of the last decade. [...]

Downtempo introspection may not often come to mind when searching for descriptors for a Major Lazer single. On the other hand, you couldn’t possibly expect Diplo and Switch to rest on their laurels. The ever-evolving producers used spacey arpeggios and the angelic octave ascents of Amber Coffman to create this truly eclectic cut. Accompanied by [...]

Last week, the Drums brought their summertime sorrow to New York City’s Webster Hall on a night that matched the gloomier side of the band’s identity. The quintet brought their retro-prep style to their hometown at the beginning of a cross-country tour in support of their 2011 album Portamento. World-weary, memento mori lyrics and all, [...]

Name: Ronald Occupation: Stylist Seen: Greenpoint WILD Wish: To find my one true love.

Few things give one the perspective that staring into the cosmos can. These star trails were captured with long-exposure on their journey through the night’s sky. Get starry eyed with more images of alien galaxies here. Photograph by Jack Fusco

A collection of lightweight layering pieces puts a modern spin on historically itchy wool. Biodegradable, skin friendly, and über soft, With & Wessel has redefined the concept of winter basics. With rich colors like fig and olive, combined with pops of orange and aquamarine, the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection is nothing less that cozy and chic. [...]

Reasons to celebrate? You betcha, especially if it is during the first day of the week. Here at The WILD we waste no time sorting out the tracks we like to hear, the ones that are revolting the blogsphere and our humble iPods. That being said, why not share the love with our fellow readers? [...]

To have any kind of real understanding of the Arab Awakening, we must look to the role of women and challenge the word “revolution.” In the West, we tend to idolize the struggle for democracy, and rightly so, but that is no excuse to overlook the egregious misogyny pervasive across the Middle East, including institutionalized [...]

With each track beginning with the sample: “You’re now listening to AraabMuzik,” it’s pretty hard to mistake an AraabMuzik joint. But being able to recognise his production goes way beyond a simple name-check sample. The undisputed MVP of the MPC has taken live-performance beat making to the next level with his incredible technical skill. Whether [...]

The inimitable Later… with Jools Holland had a pretty epic night, bringing some North American sonic exports to the Brits. The episode featured legends-in-the-making Jack White and Norah Jones, along with up-and-comers Grimes and the Alabama Shakes – all WILD favorites.

Being the mecca of fashion, you’d assume that a new store would open up daily on every trendy New York corner. That assumption would be incorrect. While we all have our favorites, new stores that promise the thrill of a new designer or innovative space are a dime a dozen in this grand city of [...]

To present Joel-Peter Witkin’s photographs to someone who has never seen or heard of it without scarring him/her away could be consider a tricky task. Well-known for using corpses or physically deformed persons as models for his work, the Brooklyn-born artist has been controversial for a while. Saying his idea of beauty does not exactly [...]

The political career of the newly elected Burmese opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has not only been characterised by her determination to lead her country towards democracy, but also by the many personal sacrifices she had taken in the process. Amongst them is the decision she made to remain in Myanmar (Burma) throughout her [...]

It’s hard to avoid the headlines accusing Republicans of waging a ‘war on women.’ Questionable semantics aside, there are certainly a broad scope of policy decisions and initiatives that call into question the sincerity of the GOP’s commitment to supporting women. National issues get a lot of coverage, but much of the action is happening [...]

Music lovers everywhere are coming off their very own ‘holiday’, Record Store Day, celebrated just this past weekend. Many would say it’s just another way to support your fellow vinyl joint, but its true purpose is to celebrate the art of music. It basically brings artists and fans together under one big frenzy of album/single [...]

For dwellers of the Northern Hemisphere, summer is coming, which means preparing a summer soundtrack is a necessary task. The perfect track to start off with is “Walkin’” by Brainfeeder artist Thundercat. This little gem comes from his Flying Lotus-produced debut album The Golden Age of Apocalypse, and is yet another example of the type of unique and imaginative music Brainfeeder [...]

Name: Al Occupation: Artist Seen: Williamsburg WILD Wish: To eat cotton candy on a cloud under a balloon arch by myself.