15 STEP

Posted on 2009-03-16

After an impressive performance at this year’s Grammy Awards with Radiohead and a marching band teaming up to perform ‘15 Step’ from Radiohead’s latest album ‘In Rainbows’. USC Marching Band have now released a video of the rehearsals Check out more than 8 minutes of footage from Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and USC Marching Band rehearsing at Sony Studios in Los Angeles and you can see the excited band members taking the stage at the Staples Center in LA.

  

POUND STRETCHER

Posted on 2009-03-16

To get a little more bang for your buck, beleaguered Brits can click on Black Tomato’s new Currency Map to check out regularly updated tips on where to head, based on where you can currently get best value for your pounds abroad. Each week, the top 5 picks will come with an overview of why they’re worth a visit. Current “winners” include Iceland, Ukraine and the Seychelles (where you’ll currently get about a third more rupees to the pound).

www.blacktomato.co.uk, or call 0207 610 9008 for more information.

  

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

Posted on 2009-03-16

Chirping birds, blooming blossoms, crisp blue skies. Spring is finally here, and not a moment too soon. Here are our top picks of European destinations to herald in the season of optimism.

A secret dive spot:
Gozo, Malta
A cliffside ancient village:
Portofino, Italy
A wooded rural spot:
Transylvania, Romania
A glaring sunshine spot:
Ibiza, Spain
A favourite foodie spot:
Tuscany, Italy
A blossoming wildflower spot:
Lake Bled, Slovenia
A windswept weekend spot:
Tarifa, Spain
An alternative spa spot:
Muhu Islands, Estonia

www.blacktomato.co.uk, or call 0207 610 9008 for more information.

  

EXIT LOVES PATRICK

Posted on 2009-03-16

Patrick is a native New Yorker, 27 years old. He has shot campaigns for John Varvatos for Converse, D&G, Sisley and Levis. He has also shot editorials for Visionaire and GQ, loved by Steven Klein!

www.stormmodels.com

  

EXIT LOVES BARA

Posted on 2009-03-16

Bara exploded on this season’s catwalk, walking exclusively for Prada and Miu Miu. This gorgeous girl, originally from Czech Republic is excited to be back in London. She has graced the pages of Italian Vogue, Dazed, Amica and Jalouse to name but a few and is looking forward to celebrating her 18th birthday next week in her favourite city! London.

www.stormmodels.com

  

PANTONE LAPTOP BAG

Posted on 2009-03-16

These are billed as multi-purpose bags, but they’re essentially just laptop bags. The bags are canvas but be warned – they have a velcro enclosure. If you’re the type that hates the sound of velcro, avoid this bag at all costs.

www.pantone.com