Olga Cafiero: Swiss Federal Design Award 2011, October 2011, Mudac, Lausanne

The selected photographers for Foam Magazine issue #32/ Talent are:

Suede Platform Boots: Azzedine Alia : PH Katerina Jebb : Purple Fashion Fall/Winter 2012/2013

She had the kind of accent, so perfectly pitched, it signaled a lifetime of entitlement.

"I've gone from plain to deranged."

"You? Really? I would never figure you of all people to be an Undercover kind of guy," said the erstwhile young men's fashion editor as we powered thru the very good sushi at the suitably obscure restaurant .

Masoyoshi Sukita's evocation of the Punked Out 70's

Remember that legendary photograph on the cover of Bowie's "Heroes"? Masoyoshi Sukita. Yellow Magic Orchestra in Communist era red in an acid green space? Masoyoshi Sukita.

The logo in snakeskin! We live!

We're in the midst of the shoot when rock star Maki walks in with this Givenchy slung over her shoulders. Provenance? Property of her Mom.

An experience where discretion is elevated to the highest level of refinement.

Especially the rooms overlooking the Imperial Palace moat and gardens.

TI's great discovery during that Tokyo odyssey was the beautifully layered offerings of indie label Digawell.

All the best stylists do it , so why not TI? ...

What becomes of cities, post-spectacle?

Rubchinsky's first collection, "Evil Empire" was made for and dedicated to youth, teenagers and children of the 90's

If I'm to buy any more menswear (sigh), I'm going to buy into a label that has a sincere discourse with the contemporary. Cause clothes should always be of their moment, no?