ANOHNI AND THE JOHNSONS: TINY DESCK CONCERT

 

ANOHNI and the Johnsons arrive at the Tiny Desk with a set that feels both intimate and unguarded, carrying the weight and clarity of three decades of music-making. 

In Why Am I Alive Now?, ANOHNI’s voice moves over Gael Rakotondrabe’s cascading piano, Sam Dixon’s grounded bass, Doug Wieselman’s plaintive clarinet, and the percussive pulse that keeps the lament breathing. 

NOVELTIES #61

claire waight keller new creative director at GIVENCHY

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After two weeks from her final show for Chloé, Claire Waight Keller was officially confirmed by the French luxury label Givenchy as a new Creative Director, effective from May 02.

"She has this great ability to break the rules and innovate without making a revolution," Givenchy CEO Philippe Fortunato told to WWD. "Her very focused approach will help the brand in building the on-going momentum we have – and taking it to the next level."

"Hubert de Givenchy's confident style has always been an inspiration and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this legendary house’s history," said Waight Keller. "I look forward to working with the teams and writing a new chapter in this beautiful story."

Her debut collection for the French house is set in October.

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OBAMA

performed by anohni

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HOPELESSNESS

performed by anohni

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I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE

performed by anohni

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CRISIS

performed by anohni

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MANTA RAY

performed by anohni

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DOCUMENT S/S 2016

Yesterday came out worldwide 8 covers for the issue number eight of the Document Journal, featuring photographers like Jamie Hawkesworth who shot Grace Coddington, Hedi Slimane has done itself, Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott did Anohni, double covers of Stella Tennant by Willy Vanderperre, Colin Dodgson with a double cover featuring Natalie Westling and Rianne van Rompaey and last but not least, Lexi Boling by Roe Ethridge. If you don´t find your copy or even more finicky, if you don´t find your favourite cover, well here is your solution.

NOVELTIES #46

DRONE BOMB ME

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Is the title of the first music video released few days ago by musician Anohni, formerly known as Antony Hegarty. This unique project, that stars one and only Naomi Campbell, was directed by Nabil and art-directed by Riccardo Tisci.  

Tisci and Anohni met seven years ago and have a history of collaborations. The designer first heard "Drone Bomb Me" in his room at the Mercer Hotel, and he was instantly inspired to create the video concept. Tisci contributed to the whole video-image as well as the concept, so I guess there´s no need to ask what Naomi was wearing. Givenchy, of course.

"I wanted to pair vigorous content with a seductive sound. Each song is a treatise wrapped up like a Trojan horse”, Anohni told Vogue about her upcoming album "Hopelessness", which is scheduled to be released on May 6. 

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