Kanon Organic Vodka: Posts tagged events

May 18, 2012
In From Sweden: The Caviare Days' Album Release Party
Caviare Days
At Kanon, we're pretty into discovering new things. Whether it's cool ingredients for a delicious cocktail or a new spot for parties, we like to be in the know. So we're stoked to introduce you to one of our favorite new music acts to come out of Sweden: Caviare Days.

Sisters Lina and Maja Westin are behind the band's psychedelic 60s rock sound. We're hooked, seriously.

We were, of course, on hand for their album release party, which was held in a rad old church-turned-art studio in Stockholm. To tap into the venue's old-school vibe, we brought not one, but two, of our antique shot dispensers which helped ensure the night go down as smoothly as our vodka.

Check out the photos, then watch the video for Caviare Days' new single, "You'll Qualify," produced and directed by Clara Tägström and Johannes Pescatore.

Photos by Emil Jönsson & Johannes Pescatore
FÖK: Caviare Days
Sisters Lina and Maja Westin are the faces behind our favorite new music duo: Caviare Days. Their psychedelic rock tunes are iPod staples…and did we mention they're from Sweden? Genius.
May 15, 2012
MTV Star and Skateboarder Rob Dyrdek Launches IVI Eyewear (the next big thing in sunglasses)
Rob Dyrdek, Danny Masterson (DJ Mom Jeans)
Last week, we let our inner skateboarder out. We joined the real professional skateboarder (and MTV star) Rob Dyrdek + his partners, Pete Fox and Jerome Mage, to celebrate the launch of their new project: IVI Eyewear (aka really sick sunglasses). Some of LA's finest, including pro-skateboarder and MTV star--we know, this is starting to sound familiar!--Ryan Sheckler and actor Anton Yelchin, stopped by for a Kanon cocktail. When they weren't at the bar sampling our organic concoctions, guests watched LA-based band BLEACHED rock out on stage. Our favorite part? Letting loose to the tunes of DJ Mom Jeans (aka Danny Masterson), the actor and co-founder of Confederacy, one of LA's coolest stores.

Check out these shots from our most-recent LA party and pick up some IVI Eyewear, pronto (trust us, they make any hangover look better.)

Photos by Le Panda and Chris Swainston
May 14, 2012
In From Sweden: Kanon + Handl & Den party with Icona Pop and Caviare Days
Icona Pop, Caviare Days
We haven't been to Sweden in what seems like forever. So we decided to head back to the Motherland to drink Kanon-inspired cocktails in our natural habitat. We hit Stockholm hot spot Under Bon to celebrate the release of Stocking Rocket by Handl&Den. And, just like with all of our parties, we didn't hold back. Since the night was all about legs (cool animations by William Björnstierna and Henrik Callerstrand, among others, were projected on a massive cube light attached to the outdoor ceiling…freaking awesome), guests sipped on the "Seamless" cocktail that was specially created for this event (we like our stockings seamless and our drinks smooth).

We do it up big time when we go home, so we brought in our friends Icona Pop and Caviare Days (one of Sweden's hottest bands right now) to make sure the crowd hit--and stayed--on the dance floor. During dance breaks, guests headed into the shot-dispensing photo booth (yup, that's right: shot-dispensing), for fun times. It was a night to remember, to say the least.

Check out these photos from our recent Swedish adventures, then watch FOK Icona Pop's newest music video, "I Love It." Trust us, you'll love it...and not just because that's the title or because it was directed by FOK Fredrik Etoall (although those are two of the reasons we love it).

Photo credit: Johannes Helje
FÖK: Icona Pop
Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo make up pop duo Icona Pop, and we're pretty sure that they're the next big thing to come out of our homeland Sweden. The two create catchy synth-heavy beats... more
May 7, 2012
Ponystep Magazine's Release Party at Tribeca Grand
Andre J, Richard Mortimer, Lauren Richards
Clearly there's little we love more than a good party, and this Saturday did not disappoint. We joined our friends at Ponystep magazine to celebrate the launch of their newest issue at the Tribeca Grand Hotel and indulge in a few--okay, maybe a few too many--Ponystep cocktails with DJ Rokk and Matthew Stone on the 1s and 2s. We also got to hang out with a few of our fave Brits--this means you, Ben Grimes and Tolula Adeyemi! Check out the photos + see how the Kanon crowd did the gorgeous Ponystep issue justice.

Photos by David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com
May 4, 2012
Dossier Journal Issue No. 9 Launch at Le Baron
Caroline Polachek of Chairlift
On Wednesday we hit Le Baron for the release of the 9th issue of one of our fave reads--Dossier Journal. Not only are Azealia Banks and Mint&Serf featured, but you can also find a photo of our very own Albie Hueston in this issue! We downed our fair share of Kanon Krushes and danced to tunes spun by DJ Caroline Polachek of Chairlift. it was just the kind of low-key fun night we needed in the middle of the week. Check out the photos of us fete-ing with the Dossier crew.

Photos by Johan Sorensen
April 17, 2012
Polaroids From Our Prism by Anna Laub Festival Brunch
Anna Laub
There's no place more perfect than Desert Hot Springs, California for a day of sun bathing and testing out awesome new sunnies. Such was our Sunday spent with Prism's designer Anna Laub by the pool at the Noise Pop Oasis this past weekend. Festival goers like Rumi Neely, the Arab Parrot, Charles Smith and Melodie Musset tried out the party host's cool, highly stylized shades along with her capsule collection of sunglass chains that double as geometric necklaces--all aptly named after various music festivals. There were a selection of four delicious Kanon cocktails for the drinking (think vodka Pina Coladas, Bloody Marys and Screw-Mosas), a gourmet brunch buffet by chef Christian Page, and a special performance by Keep Shelly in Athens--but the real party didn't get started until one particular guest started doing fully clothed canon (excuse us, Kanon) balls into the main pool. Check out all the party snaps for yourself, and check out Prismlondon.com to get your own music festival gear asap.

Also--don't forget to check out our Spotify tab with exclusive playlists from the festival weekend HERE.

Polaroids by Laura Taylor
April 16, 2012
Kristin Reiter Launches New Site and Snow White iPhone Case
Kristin Reiter
After a shaky start to the weekend (rain and severe wind warning alerts have to be some kind of first for Palm Springs), the sun came out just in time for our two main weekend events.

On Saturday, friends of Kanon gathered by the pool at the Noise Pop Oasis to fete FOK Kristin Reiter's new site launch and Snow White iPhone case. Between people Instagramming the kitschy 70s desert vibe of the property and taking iPhone self portraits with their new cases in hand, it was quite the technologically savvy event. But there was plenty of relaxation underway too--mango flavored cocktails and a selection of mineral pools on the premise made sure of that. And to top it all off, a constantly rotating group of DJs including Penguin Prison and Skeet Skeet were getting festival goers amped for the nighttime shows. Most importantly, Reiter, the event's host seemed to be having a blast floating on the
pool's blow-up swan and dancing with friends all afternoon. It was the best antidote to the hyper speed energy at the festival.

Check out all the photos here from Kristin's official site and iPhone launch and don't forget to listen to her exclusive playlist on our Spotify app.

Polaroids by Laura Taylor
FÖK: Kristin Reiter
Kristen Reiter is the Action Sports Design Director at Nike by day and co-founder of fashion blog, Bleach Black by night. Her “bohemian rocker” style is apparent with every effortlessly cool post she shares with her followers. No... more
April 2, 2012
In From Sweden: Bon Magazine’s 10 Year Anniversary
Robyn
We figured it was high-time to get back to the motherland for some serious Swedish partying. And what better occasion to celebrate than the 10th anniversary of one of our fave reads: Bon Magazine. So celebrate, we did. As well as drink copious amounts of Cucumber Lemonades. And dance the night away in a 19th Century villa with some of Stockholm's chicest fashion peeps (not to mention the amazing surprise guests that turned up during the night--you'll have to read on to find out who). We chatted with the magazine's editor-at-large, Madelaine Levy, to get the lowdown on the night filled with fabulous friends, an air of decadence, and great cocktails. Yeah, the Swedes definitely know how to do it.

Kanon Vodka: How would you describe Bon Magazine?

Madelaine Levy: Bon is a fashion and arts magazine with its own simple, elegant, direct, insouciant aesthetic. We publish really in-depth articles and interviews on the state of fashion and creativity, so I like to think of us as a fashion magazine with a brain.

KV: Where was the party?

ML: In Villa Ludvigsberg, an amazing 19th-century villa with original interiors, period furniture and a view over Stockholm that had never hosted this kind of party before.

KV: Who was there?

ML: Bon's 300 closest friends... A great mix of artists and creatives, including many of Sweden's most successful fashion designers, and other people who have supported us throughout the years. It was also great to see all the fantastic Bon collaborators, especially those that came from Paris, London and NYC.

CONTINUE READING IN FROM SWEDEN: BON MAGAZINE’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY .
Cocktail: CUCUMBER LEMONADE
Pour vodka and lemon juice in a glass with ice. Top with Sprite and garnish with thinly sliced cucumber.
March 20, 2012
We Say 'What's Up?' to Gia Coppola's Film Screening for Wren Spring 2012
Gia Coppola (left), Jacqui Getty (right)
People who plan Sunday night parties basically become our insta-friends. Which is why we can now add a few more cool girls to our growing friendship circle. To celebrate Wren's 2012 collection, Gia Coppola hosted a screening of her film What's Up? (directed by Leith Clark of Lula Magazine), at TENOVERSIX's Melrose store. The film featured pieces from the Wren collection, designed by Melissa Coker.

Needless to say (especially if you're taking the super chic hosts into consideration), it was quite the gathering of cool kids. Clémence Poésy, Rumi Neely, Victoria Bergsman, Jared Eng and Vena Cava designer Sophie Buhai were just some of the recognizable faces to stroll through. But the highlight of our night had to be taste testing the cocktail trio crafted by Coppola and Clark. Lavender-infused vodka anyone? Check out all the photos from the event above.
March 12, 2012
Fear and Loathing in ATL
If we had any doubts that Atlanta could keep up with New York City's awesome shindigs, those were quickly put to rest this weekend after we spent Saturday night at ATL's ABV Gallery. The gallery, whose name aptly stands for "A Better View," provided just that this weekend with their new exhibition "Fear and Loathing in ATL." The play off the Hunter S. Thompson novel made for quite the spectrum of art, from colorful cartoons atop skateboards, to abstract paintings, to more literal riffs off the Las Vegas theme--all from an array of artists. Naturally, to take things up another notch, we provided the cocktails to ensure everyone left having had the best time possible. Turns out, it was a record breaking event for the gallery, with 1000 plus guests weaving in and out of the art space throughout the evening. All in all, a successful Saturday night if we do say so ourselves. Check out the pictures above to view some of the works that will be on display at ABV through April 13th.
March 6, 2012
Party Snaps From Thvm's Artist Series Event in SF
Now that Fashion Week festivities have slowed to a simmer, we're excited to pick up some slack in our markets beyond New York like LA, Miami and SF. We kicked off March last week with the first fête in San Fran at Bastille to help denim brand Thvm celebrate their "Artist Series"-- a showcase of curated works from emerging artists all done on denim. Pretty cool stuff. Our old friends at Refinery29 were also on hand to snap the coolest street style looks of the night, and of course, help us finish off a substantial amount of vodka. Check out our favorite photos from the night above and stay tuned on the blog for more upcoming events in the city by the bay.

Photos courtesy of Jasmine Gregory
March 1, 2012
NYLON Guys Brings Out the Hunger Games Crew for Dinner at LA's Palihouse
Leven Rambin, Dayo Okeniyi
Last night's NYLON Guys dinner was the perfect thing to get us over that mid-week hump. Surrounded by a ton of cast members from upcoming flick The Hunger Games, plenty of pumped up kicks from PF Flyers and amazing eats from the Palihouse, one thing's for certain--we were definitely not left hungry nor bored by the end of the night. Plus, even the dessert (a chocolate muffin brulee) arrived at our table in a cocktail glass. Major bonus points. Check out some of the images from the night of fun dinner goers like The Lying Game's actress Alexandra Chando, Shenae Grimes, Jaclyn Jarrett, E!'s George Kotsiopoulos, and of course more Hunger Games stars than we could count. Cheers!
February 29, 2012
Come Join Our SF Party This Week + Win a Pair of THVM Jeans

On the schedule this week is one party in SF we're pretty stoked to hit up. It's a merging of old friends (the crew over at Refinery 29) and new (awesome LA-based denim brand THVM and Bastille), and it's all in the name of art. The event is honoring THVM's artist series with Orta Denim, and you can bet that in addition to some cool eye candy and great music courtesy of Giraffage, there will be cocktails. The best part of all? All you need to do to join us is RSVP. But there's one more thing: what you won't get at the event is free denim, which is why we're offering up a pair to one lucky winner via our Twitter contest HERE. So follow, retweet, enter to win, and if you're in SF--definitely come join us. It's bound to be a blast.

RSVP by emailing RSVP@ilovebastille.com
February 23, 2012
The Weekly SF Party Continues at Future | Perfect

As we previously mentioned, we've started up an awesome weekly music party in SF in collaboration with the people over at Future | Perfect. The party is open to you and your friends at Monarch on 6th street every Thursday from 9 PM to 2 AM, and if you haven't already joined in the fun, we highly suggest you make it a priority tonight--dancing haters need not apply. Hissy Fit, Funerals, Marco de la Vega, and Jaws da Jormungand will be providing the tunes this week, and we've got the upcoming schedule for you below so you can start penciling in a night with Kanon on a regular basis. Fun--it's what keeps us going.

3.1 DJ Krames, White Arrows, Sleazemore and Christian Martin

3.8 Nguznguzu, Salva, Vin Sol, 5kinAndBone5 and Marco de la Vega

3.15 J. Phlip and Christian Martin

3.22 Alexis Penney, Bronze and Marco de la Vega

3.29 Morri$ and Marco de la Vega
February 17, 2012
Panda-Monium at Nicola Formichetti x Tumblr Party
Nicola Formichetti
We often say this, but it truly was panda-monium at Red Egg Wednesday night where we honored Nicola Formichetti and his new venture with Tumblr. We say that because not only was there a serious amount of panda-related paraphernalia (Nicola's mascot) hanging everywhere, but there was also a copious amount of Kanon behind the bar. Which, you know, always makes everyone a little crazy (in a good way).

The dance floor was packed, the vodka was flowing, and we saw more than a few people sporting their Formichetti-designed panda tees. Nicola's fashion squad was out in full force, and we even spotted Coco Rocha and photog duo Inez and Vinoodh supporting the stylist and sipping some Kanon cocktails. Combine all this with the fog machine on premise and we had one hell of a party on our hands. Check out the photos below and see what happens when pandas (and Kanon) take over Red Egg.

Photos courtesy of BFANYC.com
February 16, 2012
The Last Magazine Saves the Best NYFW Party for Last
Magnus Berger, Tenzin Wild
Last night marked a lot of lasts for us. The last party of Fashion Week. The last specialty Kanon cocktail we'll be creating for the week's festivities. The last time we'll be seeing Jared Leto until next September...and all in honor of the Last Magazine's latest issue.

But being the spontaneous folks that we are, there were also a lot of firsts involved. Like our first time drinking green pepper flavored cocktails, and our first time trying out awesome sunnies brand Prism (every dinner guest was gifted their own sweet pair). And of course, there were some constants handed down from last year's amazing party with the magazine–the top-notch crowd for one. The list of notables in attendance is way too overwhelming to go through here, but just to give you a taste, we'll mention that Terry Richardson, Richard Chai, Alexandra Richards, Brad Goreski, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Jenne Lombardo, Johan Lindeberg, Lindsay Wixson, Phillip Lim and Chelsea Leyland were all in attendance. And that isn't even a fraction of the cool kids who showed up ready to dance the night away to beats from Kim Foxman of Hercules and Love Affair. It was a pretty sweet party, we have to say. Check out all the photos from the night above and see for yourself.

Photos courtesy of BFANYC.com
February 16, 2012
Join Us For Our First Atlanta Dinner at The Lawrence

You may have heard the word on the street that Kanon is infiltrating the city of Atlanta. Well, it's true, and we can't tell you how excited we are to be starting the party down in The Big Peach. Besides a few more rap concerts in our foreseeable future, we plan on eating and drinking our way through 2012 in our first official market in the South. Comfort food and cocktails here we come. To celebrate our arrival, we're spending this Friday night at Juniper Street's The Lawrence for our first official Atlanta dinner. And the best part is, the dinner is open to anyone who wants to join in for a guaranteed good time. Buy your tickets HERE and we'll see you there. Cheers!
February 14, 2012
LoveCat Magazine Celebrates The Kills' 10th Anniversary
Nur Khan, Allison Mosshart
Partnering with model fanzine LoveCat is always an enlightening experience (read: models...everywhere). The last time we partied with them back around Halloween, the theme was Eyes Wide Shut and we were served sushi for dinner off the nude body of a beautiful woman... (enough said). This time around, it was an appearance from The Kills to celebrate their 10th anniversary and free-flowing cocktails all night (duh), all within the space of the cool, new Dream Downtown. We spent the night dancing to beats from Ellie Dee, Dave Katz, and BP Fallon while people like Nur Khan, Allison Mosshart, Rose McGowan and Brad Goreski strolled by. No big deal. Check out all the photos from the night here for plenty of eye candy. Happy Fashion Week, friends.

Photos courtesy of David X Prutting/BFANYC.com
January 30, 2012
We Make a Good Valentine

February 14th means different things to different people. To us, it's really just another opportunity to get our drink on. Obviously we don't miss out on any cause for celebration. So we say ditch the boring dinner plans, check your cheesiness at the door and come celebrate Valentine's Day in style: with Kanon and Fool's Gold at the Palihouse in LA. We're thinking that with a little Kanon in your glass, you won't even need an intervention from Cupid to find a lover.
January 20, 2012
How to Make the Most Man Repelling Cocktail...Ever
You’d think that man repelling would be essentially impossible when cocktails are involved—ahem, social lubrication. But, oh no, not when Leandra Medine the official Man Repeller, is involved. At the Webster Miami's soiree last week, we paired up with our fave harem-pants wearing, pattern-clashing FOK to create the drink least likely to attract attention from the male species. That’s right, behold our bright pink, fruity, cherry-adorned cocktail—The Man Repeller. Check out the recipe below and shake one up this weekend.

For best results, pair with an aggressive arm party and as many items of clothing as possible. The shy need not apply.

The Man Repeller

1.5 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
1/2 oz Triple Sec
1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 oz fresh pear juice
1 oz fresh cranberry juice

Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry.

Photos by Camilo Rios
FÖK: Leandra Medine
Leandra Medine is the quirky and style-centric blogger behind "The Man Repeller," whose take on man-repelling fashion (think lime green tights, turbans and suspenders) versus man-getting style has caught the attention of the blogosphere, designers like Rachel Roy, and even... more
January 18, 2012
Celebrating our SF Launch with Honestly WTF and Friends
Erica Chan Coffman and Lauren Kolodny
We're used to throwing major FOMO-enducing events these days, but sometimes a smaller intimate dinner is just what the doctor ordered. Especially when it's in celebration of something that's got food and mixology so entrenched in its DNA. If we've lost you, we're talking about our official launch into San Francisco – a mecca of great food and most importantly, expertly crafted cocktails. To kick that notion off with a bang, we enlisted master mixologists Cocktail Lab and "clandestine dining" specialists, Stag Dining Group to treat our guests to a delicious pairing dinner. We even had our FOKs, Erica and Lauren of Honestly WTF in attendance to add a bit of DIY flair to the tablescapes. Click through the photos from the night here and check back on the blog for more content from Honestly WTF, Cocktail Lab and Stag Dining to come.

And most importantly, don't forget to order a Kanon cocktail next time you hit up a bar in the Bay Area. Bottoms up!

All photos by Grady Brannan/BCReps
FÖK: Honestly WTF
As fashion industry professionals by day and style bloggers by night, Erica Chan Coffman and Lauren Kolodny are at the helm of one of our favorite daily reads, Honestly WTF. The duo pack a punch of daily inspiration... more
January 17, 2012
In From Sweden: The Elle Awards
Anders Timell
Starting the new year with a kick-ass party is pretty much the only way we do it around here, and just last week, we provided the libations (and let's be honest, the fun) for The Elle Awards in Sweden. As the first international awards hosted by the magazine, it brought out 800 of the biggest fashion names in Sweden as well as international guests – including supermodel Caroline Winberg and singer Elin Lanto just to a name a couple.

If you've ever been to the Grand Hotel Stockholm, you know the venue is breathtaking with glitzy chandeliers and gilded walls surrounding you at every turn, which is why we had to ensure the caliber of cocktails were unmatched for the night's event. Thus, guests were treated to four different drinks crafted exclusively for the Elle soiree – and we must say, they turned out pretty darn delicious. Think strawberries, basil and vodka in a jar – but that's just a small taste (for full recipes click here). Check out all the winners from the night below and browse through our favorite pictures from the event in the slide show.

To see the rest of the photos from the night, check out our Facebook page.

CONTINUE READING IN FROM SWEDEN: THE ELLE AWARDS.
FÖK: Picbomb
When they're not shooting Kanon events, Malin Ekman and Erika Helin a.k.a. Picbomb are documenting Stockholm nightlife for sites like Nöjesguiden, Rodeo and of course their own blog.
January 12, 2012
Drink Cocktails and Shop with Man Repeller in Miami

Tomorrow is going to be a great day because we are doing something that we've never done before. We're hanging out with Man Repeller, one of our favorite FOKs, (we know, we know, we have done this before so wait for it) in.....MIAMI. That's right. The heat is calling our name and so is an awesome night spent at The Webster hosted by the one and only Leandra Medine. The soiree is in celebration of The Webster's new online store, and the harem-pants-clad blogger will be offering styling tips (and likely jokes) to guests at the shop. What's even more exciting is that we have a special surprise for you in the form of a delicious libation. So if you're based in Miami, well come on down and join the party. If not – don't forget to check the blog next week to get all the details on our special concoction.
FÖK: Leandra Medine
Leandra Medine is the quirky and style-centric blogger behind "The Man Repeller," whose take on man-repelling fashion (think lime green tights, turbans and suspenders) versus man-getting style has caught the attention of the blogosphere, designers like Rachel Roy, and even... more
December 15, 2011
LoveCat Magazine's Art Issue Release Party at Pulqueria
Chelsea Leyland and Sandy Long
With the amount of events and parties filling up our planners this month, it's easy to see that we're finally in the swing of the holiday season – the season for cocktails, fancy dress, awesome playlists and gifts. But seeing as that Kanon is the gift that keeps on giving....it's not like we mind.

The last time we hung out with our friends at LoveCat Magazine, we were transported to a sexy Eyes Wide Shut-themed soiree at the Waldorf Astoria. It was probably one of the more memorable events we took part in all year, which is why we had to find out what other seasonal-appropriate tricks the glossy had up their sleeves this holiday season.

Upon arrival at the underground Chinatown hot-spot Pulqueria last night, we descended the dark stairs into a crowded room filled with the hippest of the hip. Song after song made us want to dance as the 90s pulsated through the speakers (thank you Chelsea Leyland and Mia Moretti!)- we're talking House of Pain's "Jump Around" played back to back with Ace of Base's "The Sign." Does it get much better? The bar itself was decorated with the covers of LoveCat mag's Art Issue, for which notorious street artist Mr. Brainwash created Warhol-esque portraits of the man himself, as well as supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Amongst the crowd? Rock photog legend Mick Rock, Waris Ahluwalia, Lorenzo Martone, Nicole Trunfio, and gorgeous model after gorgeous model making their way through the crammed bar to get a passionfruit Kanon cocktail. We even spotted FOKs Scott Lipps and Krystal Simpson in the house. And really if this party was any indication, we're in for some happy holidays indeed. Here's a look at the night in photos.

Photos by Zac Sebastian
December 13, 2011
In From Sweden: Happy Socks x Terry Richardson
Mackan Lindström and Ida Rislöw
There's really no place better than home during the holiday season, especially when home entails some fine Scandinavian-style partying. We kicked off winter with our friends and fellow Swedes at Happy Socks, who recently premiered a new series of portraits shot by FOK Terry Richardson at local gallery So Stockholm. Partygoers had the opportunity to shoot their own Richardson-inspired ad at the photo station, complete with props and, of course, an assemblage of top notch socks. And with the assistance of our signature Kanon shot machines (we didn't even bother with cocktails this time), even the most camera-shy of guests couldn't resist sneaking in front of the lens for their own model moment. Check out a few of the images here as well as general party photos shot by FOK Frederik Etoall.
FÖK: Fredrik Etoall
Given that he counts both Elin Kling and Alice Cooper among people he's photographed, it's safe to say that photographer and filmmaker Fredrik Etoall is a pretty popular guy. Check out his portfolio and catch up on his high profile... more
December 4, 2011
Art Basel Day 5 in Instagrams
Theophilus London
As promised, we've got more Basel updates for you in both written and visual form. First up on the schedule yesterday was the MoMA JA Sunset Cocktail Party held at the Mondrian SoBe sunset lounge where party-goers sipped Kanon cocktails while enjoying the afternoon's entertainment: a Kim Kardashian Kontest presented by Dis Magazine. While the real Kim K was nowhere to be found, plenty of curvy look-alikes packed the party to compete for the ultimate title. But our favorite part was running into so many familiar New York faces throughout the evening including FOKs Kate Foley and Steven Rojas, Phil Oh of Street Peeper, and Mike Nouveau to name a few.

If we had thought the Kim Kardashian contest was the strangest thing we'd seen all day, those thoughts were quickly put to rest by the gaggle of male and female body builders that were acting as human art at the next event on our agenda: The Norwood's pop-up soiree. We had a blast taking in the live graffiti creations while sipping on our own special 'Hit and Run' libations for the night: a mix of Kanon, St. Germain, fresh lime juice, muddled cucumber, and muddled melon.

To top off the day, we made one last pitstop at the Westway's late-night party at the Shore Club, which has become somewhat of an Art Basel staple this week. To get a feel for the madness yourself, click through all the photos above.
December 3, 2011
48 Hours in the Life of Kanon Vodka at Art Basel
Lords South Beach Hotel
To say that the last couple of days down at Art Basel have been a whirlwind would be a massive understatement. Between drinking, schmoozing, sun bathing, art viewing, bopping from party to party, and of course the inevitable late-night dancing, this vodka is getting quite tired. But that doesn't mean we aren't having the time of our lives. If you follow us on Twitter you probably know what we're talking about. But in case you don't already (ahem, get on it) then here's a little peek into our last 48 hours complete with Tilda Swinton sightings (a life highlight perhaps), FOK run-ins, more art viewing than at the MET, James Franco films, and of course many, many cocktails. Our most memorable art sighting yet? Watching our logo projected brightly onto the side of the Lords South Beach Hotel for the Midnight in Miami party presented by Boffo NY. If that's not art people, well then we don't know what is! Check out all the photos above, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for more regular updates from the rest of Basel.

Cheers!
December 1, 2011
BLK DNM Launches Their First Fragrance in Art Basel
Johan Lindeberg
We've spent the past couple days in the 305 kicking it at Art Basel with some of our favorite FOKs, and let us tell you: this crowd seriously puts the "art" in "party." Yesterday we hosted a trifecta of top-notch events, starting with a luncheon at The Webster celebrating the launch of Case Scenario and Pantone's new iPhone4 accessory line along with our friends from Refinery29. After a quick disco nap, we returned to the South Beach bar cum boutique for the worldwide launch of BLK DNM's 11 Fragrance, which featured a crew of international cool kids including Andre Saraiva, Darell Hartman, Waris Ahluwaria, Aaron Young, and the man of the hour, Mr. Johan Lindeberg. And when you're partying in the city where the heat is on, there's nothing like a nice Kanon cocktail to cool you down. We spent the early evening sipping on refreshing spiked cucumber lemonade as well as a special concoction we like to call the BLK Bomber – a mix of Kanon, Cointreau, pomegranate, OJ and lemon juice. Check out all the photos from BLK DNM's soiree, one of our favorite yet – and the week's barely just begun! And don't forget to check back later for more coverage of our Miami Basel takeover.
FÖK: Johan Lindeberg
Johan Lindeberg is a Swedish fashion design master. He's held positions at Diesel and William Rast and even started his own label, J.Lindeberg. Most recently, he's responsible for outfitting cool kids everywhere in the sickest denim as the founder of... more
December 1, 2011
Kicking Off Art Basel With The Webster's Case Scenario x Pantone Luncheon
Laure Heriard Dubreuil and Kristian Laliberte
Yesterday we kicked off our Miami Basel takeover in style along with our friends at Refinery29, who hosted a luncheon at The Webster to celebrate the launch of Case Scenario's new iPhone accessory collection. The colorful crowd, which included the likes of Kristian Laliberte, Elizabeth von Guttman, Giovanna Bataglia and John Lin, enjoyed an afternoon of delicious canapes and fresh guava infused cocktails inspired by Pantone's "The Webster Pink" atop one of South Beach's hippest rooftops. Day drinking on a Wednesday under the Miami sun? We couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the week's festivities. Click through for all the photos from the event and check back all week for more of our Art Basel coverage.

Photos by Billy Farrell Agency
November 28, 2011
In From Sweden: Solo Celebrates 30 Years of Awesomeness
Roy Ghazizadeh (left), Daniel Da Silva (Right)
Solo, a Swedish retailer known for its impeccable selection of denim, celebrated its 30th anniversary last week in Gothenburg, Sweden along with Roy Ghazizadeh - and calling it the party of the year wouldn't be an exaggeration. Between the insanely beautiful people in attendance and our legendary shot machine (all bias aside, it’s quite the set up), the night was a hard one to beat.

To fête the Swedish institution, guests were treated to a live jazz band and various themed rooms set up by some of the clothing brands that Solo carries, like Replay, Tiger of Sweden and Bread and Boxers. And then the cupcakes came out. These may not have been vodka cupcakes per se, but trust us, there was plenty of Kanon flowing too. Check out the photos above to relive the night for yourself.
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