Violinist Lee England Jr. is an artist on the cusp of stardom but he’s so humble that you can’t appreciate the magnitude of his talent unless you’ve seen and heard him perform. Lee, who has been dubbed the “Soul Violinist”, weaves a sonic tapestry, moving effortlessly from covers of current hits, to classical, to his own compositions, which he describes as “a musical gumbo consisting of rhythm, blues, gospel, jazz, … Read More →
First of all, we are big Dr. Dre fans. We love his music and respect his legacy. We like a lot about his Beats by Dre line of headphones as well. They are stylish and well-crafted. In fact they look better than a standard pair of our favorite headphones. At Suit & Artist however, we choose our headphones by how they sound, not necessarily how they look (after all we … Read More →
For the fashion-forward Leica enthusiast with a lot of extra cash: the M9-P Edition Hermès. Coated in calfskin leather, this exquisite, albeit ridiculously expensive 18MP rangefinder is designed by the automotive designer, Walter de’Silva, previously responsible for the M9 Titanium. Only 300 of the cameras will be made. For even richer and more discerning clientele, Leica also offers the ultra-exclusive “EDITION HERMÈS – SÉRIE LIMITÉE JEAN-LOUIS DUMAS” in honor of … Read More →
The much-anticipated Mandarin Oriental, Paris opened its doors on Rue Saint-Honoré the last week of June. It features 138 guest rooms, including 39 suites, some of which won’t be ready for occupancy until late July. At the center of the sprawling property is an expansive outdoor courtyard decorated with an abundance of greenery, and ample seating for outdoor dining and cocktails. The hotel presents many unique features in a city … Read More →
It’s hard to define the qualities of a “good DJ” these days. Frankly, technology has negated the need to develop skills or pay the dues that used to be prerequisites for aspiring DJs. There’s really no need to lug crates of wax around anymore (although, we at Suit & Artist hold those who do in the highest esteem) and technology can mask the lack of skill of a novice. But … Read More →
We are looking for a Graphic Artist who can put a fresh, unique and humorous spin on the work we produce. Responsibilities You will be responsible for creating graphic elements, visual designs and solutions for day-to-day production of on Suit & Artist’s network of sites. You will also create original designs to be used on our garments sold in our e-commerce store Great communications skills coupled with the ability to … Read More →
Through a peculiar turn of events, my closest and most alcoholic friends and I recently had the great pleasure of sampling a bottle Kanon Organic Vodka. I drink vodka but I am no expert so I really don’t know much about the intricacies of one brand versus another. Some are derived from potatoes, some from wheat…they get you drunk and they have fewer calories and carbs than other drink choices; … Read More →
“Brooklyn Boheme” a film by author and filmmaker Nelson George and documentary filmmaker Diane Paragas is a nostalgic look at a moment in time when a core group of young, educated, fiercely talented, Black and Latino artists in Fort Greene Brooklyn, permanently re-shaped our cultural landscape. The film has been described as “a funny, joyous look at a time and place with charismatic storytellers and dazzling photography telling this amazing … Read More →
Washington, D.C. company LivingSocial has opened a sprawling experiential retail space. The old National Union building in downtown Washington has been converted into a six-story live event-venue, where Livingsocial’s merchant partners can offer everything from pop-up restaurants to mixology classes and a lot more. The facility boasts 3 spaces for dining, dancing and various classes; a full culinary kitchen; a 36-person demonstration kitchen for cooking classes and a slick looking … Read More →