OBESITY + SPEED X OAK X LEATHER

My massive hangover is keeping me from writing anything of substance, so let me just describe the event: Obesity & Speed had a party last night at OAK and all of the family wore my harnesses. Becka & Greg DJ'd, and we all (me) drank too much. Voila!


Two loved ones in leather, Laia & Cameron

The lovely miss Becka Diamond on the turntables


Red dress by Zero + Maria Cornejo


So.Many.People.

SPRING LEATHER INTERN(S) WANTED!

Its that special time again! Spring is...springing, and nothing says a change of season like LEATHER! There are a lot of wonderful & exciting things happening in the Zana Bayne Leather studio these days. I'm looking for an intern (or interns) for the next 6 weeks:

Here are some of the things that you will be helping me with:

- Product production for orders & samples (lots of hole punching & leather cutting)
- Wrapping & shipping orders
- Delivering photoshoot requests
- Prepping some big secret stuff!!

Here is what I am looking for in an intern:

- Lives in New York (I live in Williamsburg)
- 1-3 days of work availability per week
- Organized and meticulous
- Strong hands and craftiness
- A general understanding of garment construction

If interested, please send me an introduction to studio@zanabayne.com , including a little bit about you - I would love to see photos of anything you've crafted as well.

Thank you!

LEATHER PRESS IN BLACK & WHITE TOO

Alek Wek photographed by Chadwick Tyler for >BULLETT MAGAZINE wearing the Basic Harness layered over the Necklace Harness (both in nude leather)




Its always a pleasure to see boys in leather. "Caged Gentleman" editorial in FIASCO Homme styled by Lisa Smith Craig



Zana Bayne Leather in ZOO MAGAZINE written by the ever-amazing Diane Pernet, per our conversation in Paris

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ZOLA JESUS LAST NIGHT IN BLACK & WHITE

Today the model for a shoot I was styling asked me what music I listened to. My answer was "generally rock stuff from late 70's and early 80's, but guilty pop music when I'm working". When I asked him what he listened to, I got a slew of completely unrecognizable band names that apparently I was crazy not to know of! And to his credit, I haven't exactly been diligent about keeping up with new music. With this said, there was one name that I had been hearing a lot of lately: Zola Jesus. When I was invited to see her show at the Bowery Ballroom, I really had no choice - backed by the testimonial from my friends at Change Of Season as well as a vote of confidence from CLOAK's Alexandre Plokhov, my expectations ran high, but were not in vain. Fantastic show.





& then the night took us to the RIOT.OF.PERFUME headquarters and into a haze of booze & Bauhaus, remembered only by a handful of polaroid photos (the rest can be seen HERE).

Nika Rosa Danilova AKA Zola Jesus

Thalia

New friend

SOMEWHERE BETWEEN A MARGIELA TRUNK SHOW & MEXICAN FOOD

Keeping the streets dark since '88! Coat - Preen / Sweater - Ralph Lauren / Harness - Zana Bayne / Bag - Martin Margiela / Boots - Minimarket



On Char: Coat - Jil Sander / Jeans - Unconditional / Boots - H by Hudson




To show how much I care about this blog, I put my life in danger by standing in the street! Total dedication, guys.


Teen Vogue posing lessons!

INSPIRATION: KATE OF BREAKING GLASS

In moments of studio procrastination, I've taken to navigating through the deep archives of netflix 'watch instantly' category. Upon first look, you find some great stuff...and then you run out. Except for that's not really the case, cause the real gems won't be revealed unless you really hunt for them. Somewhere in between watching old concert footage of Iggy Pop and Spinal Tap, I ran into Breaking Glass (1980).

Intrigued by the description, I figured it couldn't hurt to give it a go - what I wasn't expecting was a visually fantastic movie with an awesome original soundtrack to match! The leading lady "Kate" is played by Hazel O'Connor who not only sports white face makeup like a second skin, but also wrote all of the songs featured in the movie. Naturally, I adore the 'casual' extremity of Kate's look, from her shaved eyebrows & geometric hair contrasted with tailored suits. I don't want to give too much away, I highly recommend that you see it for yourself.


Nothing says post-punk-post-newwave like a wide leg trouser, right?