If you do not know about Andre Sarraiva from his legendary Parisian graffiti works, Le Baron, The Beatrice Inn, or his collaboration with Rakim and Bobby Brown at my birthday party this past summer, then you need to read this article by Paper Magazine.

“If nightlife’s global gypsies have a leader, it is André Saraiva. The graffiti artist-cum-nightlife entrepreneur has amassed quite an empire: Le Baron clubs in Paris and Tokyo (a Singapore outpost opens in late January); the Hôtel Ermitage in St. Tropez; other Parisian hotspots Hôtel Amour, restaurant Le Fidélité, lounge Le Montana and the shop Black Block; plus, the soon to be reopened Beatrice Inn in New York, of which he was an original partner. André, as everyone calls him — no last name needed — clocks more hours on planes and in hotels than he does in one city. When chez Paris, Hôtel Amour is Saraiva’s “little hideaway.” But Saraiva is rarely hidden. His fabulously huge circle of friends includes Purple magazine’s Olivier Zahm (who recently put him on the cover), artists Dan Colen and Nate Lowman, actress Lou Doillon and every fashion designer and writer on the planet who calls Le Baron and the now seven-month-old Montana their favorite spots.”

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Going through the picture section of my facebook page, these photos caught my eye. I think they all really capture true moments of me in my craft. Enjoy.

Me and Marvin Bastien, Ali Puliti’s Birthday, The Eldridge, New York City, November 2009

Mel Debarge’s Birthday, Hotel On Rivington, New York City, August 2009

Sobe Lifewater House, New York City, July 2009

Christian Alexander’s Birthday, New York City, June 2009

A Woman’s Work Charity Concert with Naughty By Nature and D-Nice, Southpaw, Brooklyn, March 2009

Webster Hall, New York City, November 2008

Me and Kenny Burns, BET Awards After-Party, Steve Rifkind’s House, Los Angeles, June 2008

In an effort to update Soul Train, Tristan Eaton and Thunderdog Studios were hired to design a fresh new logo for the iconic television brand as well as a new Soul Train Award which will debut this Sunday on The Soul Train Award ceremony. The re-branding will come to life in a twenty-second animated opening spot for the show.

As a fourth installment of their limited edition helmets, Les Ateliers Ruby teamed up with Karl Lagerfeld to create twelve collector’s edition helmets, all of which were featured in Lagerfeld’s Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. Ride in style.

I was obsessed with 90210 in the early nineties. In this classic episode, Brandon brings a homeless man home for Thanksgiving dinner.

Mike was so fly. Once upon a time, he even walked the red carpet like most celebrities do. In the second clip, It’s interesting how Regis doesn’t even talk to Michael. Little did Regis know what was about to come…

Perfect fit, perfect material, perfect warmth. J. Press’ bobcap made from British wool. My favorite winter knit hat. Comes in black, navy, charcoal, light grey, olive, and natural.

“Every Time You Go Away” was written by Daryl Hall and originally appeared on Hall & Oates’ 1980 album “Voices.” In 1985, Paul Young covered it, and then in 1987, the song was covered again by Blue Room and featured in the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time, John Hughes’ 1987 “Trains, Planes, & Automobiles.”

This multi-strand red silk sailor’s rope necklace comes from Florian’s new collection inspired by Monte Carlo shore side adventures. Laid flat, the necklace resembles ripples in the ocean. Perfect for a holiday cruise.

This red polyester biker style jacket from Resistance is 90% down, 10% feathers, and 100% fly. I want one.