Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing

We heart Bruce Weber. . .forever and always . . this short film he did for YSL for A/W 10 is no exception.  Quintessentially Bruce Weber . . a erotic but in the most innocent way, as timeless, pure and strong as ever . . .this one is especially intimate and the Bunny Yeager bits take you into another world . . . the world through Bruce Weber's eyes.

Even sweet, tender and cute in some parts. Makes you smile.

A world that is truly free - he captures this . . .there is a quote in the film from "Me and Mr McGee",  "freedom is just another word for having nothing left to lose . . " yes maybe that is why life is so full of joy and hope seen through his eyes.

Let's Get Lost

I might be a little late on the bandwagon on this one - seeing as Bruce Weber shot it in 1987 and it came out again for the second time late last year . . .  Piyatat lent the dvd to me for inspiration and background as I was writing an introduction to his book for his show, Impromptu, about jazz.

Let's Get Lost is a sumblime, beautiful, and sincere homage to the late Chet Baker if there ever was one.

Bruce Weber is a master at capturing freedom in its purest form, soft, yet tainted with a raw edge . . .  I was so inspired.  I love also that his vision is so holistic. . .you can tell it is him through and through.

Chet Baker was a a rare talent, a cool dude and an amazing musician- for me he epitomised a certain time, jazz, freedom, spontaiety - and beauty.