I was pushed in to the deep end when it comes to fashion. Before I started work as a fashion photographer for Standard Style I didn’t really care much about fashion. I cared about my look but not really about “fashion”. But lately I’ve found that its OK to enjoy what you wear. From my perspective Ryan Adams puts it best in this little make shift video. I’m not 30 nor was I ever a rock star, but it does give you the idea coming from a rocker or coming from someone that realized that its OK to grow up and be sober that its OK to wash your hair.
Here’s an amazing quote from the video…
… I think the punkest thing I could be besides being sober and dealing, is actually enjoying myself, and just accepting that there’s just some stuff I like. And some of that stuff is shallow. And I don’t care… – Ryan Adams
So there you have it. What I’ve been loving lately is the latest trend in men’s fashion – Americana. Going back to the roots of mid-century America. Where its all about being a man. Throw away, or better yet, burn your Ed Hardy and True Religions and replace them with classic woven dress shirts, raw fitted denim and match them with a pair of work boots or dress shoes. Here’s a little glimpse for this from A Continuos Lean (an amazing men’s fashion blog, might I add)…
According to E! Online, alt-country star Ryan Adams and pop artist Mandy Moore are engaged.
I am a little confused by this but I guess this makes sense considering he mentioned his ‘stepping back’ from music. Apparently to make time for his new fiance!
Ryan Adams has announced via his blog that he is ‘stepping back’ from music for awhile, stating that he has “a whole lot of living and learning to do”. He has officially quit his band ‘The Cardinals’ and his last show will be on March 20th in Atlanta.
This is the kind of thing I love about Ryan Adams. It’s ridiculous, so much drama it’s rock star. They say any press is good press and this is what makes Ryan Adams who he is. He is a alt-country rock star who could probably be compared to the modern likes of Jeff Tweedy, from Wilco, or Elliott Smith, in terms of how far reaching his style of music is, which is not very far. So in light of that it amazes me how much this guy makes his way in to press. This is what makes him a social genius.
I mean let’s take for example his ex-girlfriends… Parker Posey, Winona Ryder, Leona Naess, Beth Orton and model Jessica Joffe? What indie folk artist does that? Granted if his music did not back any of this up I would easily write him off but he has been pretty consistent. I admit as of late I have been let down but considering he has released nine actual LPs, has performed with the likes of Elton John and has produced an album for Willie Nelson within such a short span of time the man can create art.
So this leads us back to where we are now. Ryan Adams, stepping back from music. Well he obviously cannot quit music, he was born to do music. It is just apparent, from his recent sobriety, interning at a fashion magazine Blackbook, to finishing a book, he has been going through some major life changes and he probably would love to just sit and stare at his shoes, and I say ‘that’s OK’.
Good luck Ryan and will see or listen to you soon!
No doubt Ryan Adams is one of my favorite music artists but I have to say I’ve been let down… and not easy. This time I was let down in more ways then one.
Jacksonville City Nights which was released in September of 2005, was the last time that I felt Mr. Adams was at least on par with the Ryan Adams I first met. In JCN he brought us back to some of his inspired roots… where he grew up, idol Gram Parsons and the attitude that he could do anything. His solo effort 29 was released shortly after, which I think I’ve listened to twice, then came Easy Tiger.
Easy Tiger got rave reviews from the critics, for reasons unknown, I thought it was good but it didn’t go in any uncharted territories for me – not that every album has to – but these territories were way to familiar. So I was let down by the music… it just wasn’t there. Continue Reading…
