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Jocelyn Hobbie: Beauties – Jessica Silverman, San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 20, 2023) –  Jessica Silverman is pleased to announce Jocelyn Hobbie: Beauties, the artist’s first solo show in San Francisco, from March 8 to April 20, 2024. The artist will present a series of new oil paintings on canvas and paper portraying introspective women whose bodies evaporate into floral and graphic designs.

Hobbie’s paintings reflect her command of art history, engaging the traditions of Art Nouveau and Ukiyo-e, for example, and her dialogue with artists such as William Morris, Gustav Klimt, Tamara Lempicka, and Kehinde Wile. Inventions of her imagination, Hobbie’s hyper-real depictions of women are painted without models. Her patterns are original, albeit inspired by a wide range of tiles, textiles, and other ornamental abstraction.

Hobbie’s paintings on canvas entangle her alluring figures within intricate, hypnotic arrangements of plant life and cultural geometries. In Peak Desire , a commanding female figure is seen amid a sea of richly rendered yellow tulips, blue plumeria, and multicolor dahlias. Black and red butterflies that flutter among the petals echo hues in the woman’s vest, oscillating between dimensional curves and flat textures. Slipping the portrait between billowing patterns, the contrast between foreground and background collapses. In her own world, the woman’s face projects a gaze that defines the artist’s visual vocabulary, extending her reach beyond the frame.

Jocelyn Hobbie, Big Plaid/Zinnias, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Fredericks & Frieser, New York. Photo: Phillip Maisel.

The exhibition also includes several oil-on-paper paintings. Unlike the dense layering of her canvases, these delicately executed works combine patterns on a flat plane. Like art quilts, they draw from the legacy of 1970s feminist art. Hobbie places her women into universes of complex harmony, contrasting stillness with movement, exertion with rest. Her dense patterns do not entrap her subjects; rather, the swirl of visual activity shields them from solitude. 

ABOUT JOCELYN HOBBIE 

Jocelyn Hobbie (b. 1968, Northampton, MA) has a BFA in Painting from Rhode Island School of Design. She has enjoyed solo exhibitions at Fredericks & Freiser, New York; Jack Tilton Gallery, New York and GNYP Gallery, Berlin. Recent group exhibitions include Nassima Landau Foundation, Tel Aviv, Israel; Tick Tack, Antwerp; Eric Hussenot, Paris; Carl Kostyal, Stockholm; Phillips, Hong Kong; Rental Gallery, East Hampton; and Hall Art Foundation, Reading, VT. She is represented by Fredericks & Freiser, New York. 

ABOUT JESSICA SILVERMAN

Jessica Silverman is an ambitious, international contemporary art gallery known for building artists’ careers and supporting art buyers keen on establishing relevant collections. Silverman founded her eponymous gallery in 2008. She has an MA in Curatorial Practice from San Francisco’s California College of the Arts and a BFA from Otis College in Los Angeles. Silverman sat on the San Francisco Arts Commission for nine years and is happy to consult on public art projects. The gallery represents artists who make museum-worthy art at all stages of their careers. Works by the gallery’s artists have been acquired by museums such as the Tate (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), Museum Ludwig (Cologne), Reina Sofia (Madrid), MoMA (New York), the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York), the Hirshhorn (Washington D.C.), Pérez Art Museum (Miami), MCA Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center (Dallas), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), X Museum (Beijing) as well as museums in the San Francisco Bay Area – Asian Art Museum, Berkeley Art Museum, de Young Museum, SFMOMA, Stanford’s Cantor Art Center, etc. Jessica Silverman shows regularly at Art Basel Miami Beach and intermittently at the Swiss, Parisian, and Hong Kong editions of Art Basel. The gallery also participates in the Frieze fairs (Los Angeles and Seoul), the Armory (New York), and FOG Design + Art (San Francisco), among others. The gallery is a member of the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA). 

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Internationally renowned Don Giovanni production at the Opera House

Following Salzburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Paris, Claus Guth’s critically acclaimed 2008 adaptation of Don Giovanni is presented at the Opera House. The title role of this provocative, youthful production (sold out weeks before the 2 March 2024 Budapest premiere) is performed by Gábor Bretz and Károly Szemerédy, the ensembles of the Hungarian State Opera are conducted by principal conductor Martin Rajna.

Don Juan, the arrogant womanizer who defies the heavens, has inspired authors in various art forms for centuries. His figure was first established by the 17th-century Spanish playwright Tirso de Molina, but his story was also written by Molière, whose play was adapted as ballet music by Gluck a hundred years later. (The contemporary French choreographer Thierry Malandain’s choreography to Gluck’s music was presented by the Hungarian National Ballet in 2021.) The first 18th-century opera adaptation (Antonio Denzio, 1730) and the Prague performances of Vincenzo Righini’s 1776 tragicomedy also contributed to Mozart’s treatment of the subject together with Lorenzo Da Ponte, the librettist of his previous successful opera, Le nozze di Figaro. The premiere of the opera took place in 1787 at the National Theater in Prague (today’s Estates Theatre) with the composer conducting.

The opera by Mozart and Da Ponte, which provides a wide framework for interpretation, was staged in 2008 by Claus Guth at the request of the Salzburg Festival. Guth, an outstanding representative of the German Regietheater, had already been known for his stagings of contemporary operas as well as several productions from the classical repertoire that are often provocative but always consider the original intentions of the authors.

Don Giovanni

The director employed by Europe’s leading opera houses transfers the plot to a forest in the present. An important change in his interpretation is that in the opening duel, Don Giovanni also receives a fatal wound. Thus, the action becomes the agony of the heartthrob, a look-back on his life full of conquests and hedonism. The concept combines both the 1787 Prague and the 1788 Vienna versions of the opera: just like the Austrian premiere, it omits the closing sextet, which can be considered a second finale of the piece, but at the same time it does not use the rarely performed Leporello-Zerlina duet of the same version. The realistic-naturalistic approach is completed by the lifelike night forest created by designer Christian Schmidt for a revolving stage. The timelessness of the production is shown by the fact that in the last decade it has been staged by the Berlin State Opera, the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam, the Teatro Real in Madrid, and this season by the Opéra Bastille in Paris.

The title role of Don Giovanni is sung on alternate performances by two internationally recognized Hungarian soloists. Gábor Bretz previously performed the immoral womanizer at the Erkel Theatre Budapest, the National Theater in Zagreb, and at the Sydney Opera House. Károly Szemerédy, who has already performed the role at the Teatro Real in Madrid, is now making his debut as Don Giovanni at the Budapest Opera House. Leporello is performed by Krisztián Cser, who has played Don Giovanni’s servant at the OPERA’s productions for more than a decade.

​Further cast includes young talents of the OPERA: Prima Award recipient Natália Tuznik as Donna Anna, Artúr Szeleczki as Don Ottavio, Bence Pataki as Masetto, Brigitta Kele as Donna Elvira, and András Kiss as Commendatore. The role of Zerlina is performed by Boglárka Brindás, currently training at the Academy of the Paris Opera. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus (chorus director: Gábor Csiki) are conducted by Prima Award recipient Martin Rajna.

Don Giovanni cast. Photo: Valter Berecz

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) – A spectacular new action adventure series on Netflix for February 22.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a series created by Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko and Albert Kim.

In order to defend a world divided by conflict, a young boy, known as the Avatar, must attain proficiency in controlling the four elemental abilities. However, he must also confront a heartless adversary determined to obstruct his journey.

Where to Watch “Avatar: The Last Airbender”

Netflix

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Rotunda Dance Party: Kwikstep and Rokafella’s Behind the Groove

Works & Process at The Guggenheim presents Rotunda Dance Party: Kwikstep and Rokafella’s Behind the Groove, a party celebrating all things dance at the Guggenheim Rotunda, Fifth Avenue, NYC on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 8pm.

Since 2009, hip-hop dance legends Kwikstep aka DJ KS 360 and Rokafella have curated Behind the Groove, a dance party that invites the community to freestyle to past, present and future classic dance music. Without the pressure of competition or bar culture, the event allows dancers to organically engage in social exchange on the floor. Formerly held at the Nuyorican Poets Café and now at the Bogart House in Brooklyn, the party will come to the Guggenheim Museum’s rotunda during the café’s renovation in conjunction with the museum’s Member Mondays and presented by Works & Process. See house, popping, breaking, locking, up-rocking, salsa, and hustle share the stage in a night spotlighting the music, dancers, and multi-dance styles.

Tickets start at $15. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/guggenheim/3515/event/1356475.

ABOUT WORKS & PROCESS

An independent process-focused non-profit performing arts organization, Works & Process champions creative process from studio to stage and illuminates the artistic process of creators from the world’s largest organizations and simultaneously champions artists representing historically underrecognized performing arts cultures by providing rare longitudinal and fully funded creative residency, commissioning, and presenting support.

Works & Process provides audiences with unprecedented access to creative process with programs that blend artist discussions and performance highlights, with the goal of fostering greater understanding and appreciation and broadening representation.

This season, Works & Process celebrates New York artists, street and social dance, and—after four decades at the Guggenheim—expands beyond the museum to also present at Lincoln Center and The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Our ongoing LaunchPAD “Process as Destination” residency program knits together a constellation of 12 residency centers across New York State to support creative process.

“An exceptional opportunity to understand something of the creative process” —The New York Times

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AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM Begins Streaming on Max February 27

Warner Bros Pictures’ AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM will make its streaming debut on Max next TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27.

About the film:
Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM. 

Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

All returning to the roles they originated, Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father; Patrick Wilson is Orm, Aquaman’s half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brother’s reluctant ally; Amber Heard is Mera, Atlantis’ Queen and mother of the heir to the throne; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Black Manta, committed more than ever to avenge his father’s death by destroying Aquaman, his family and Atlantis; and Nicole Kidman is Atlanna, a fierce leader and mother with the heart of a warrior. Also reprising their roles are Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin.

Directed by Wan, AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM is produced by Peter Safran, Wan and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada. The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.

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Rachid Koraïchi: Celestial Blue – October Gallery, London

October Gallery presents Celestial Blue, a solo exhibition of new works by the renowned artist Rachid Koraïchi. Born in the Aurès mountains of Algeria, Koraïchi’s creative explorations have employed an impressive range of media, which include paintings on canvas, paper and silk, bronze, wood and steel sculptures, ceramics and textiles. Koraïchi’s abiding fascination with signs of all kinds is the unwavering constant informing his conscious and finely detailed work. Beginning from the intricate tracery of Arabic writing – often in reverse or mirror script – Koraïchi deploys symbols, numbers and ciphers drawn from a variety of languages and cultural traditions. Whether the source be numerological insights transmitted from times long past or fluid ideogrammatic glyphs of his own inspiration, Koraïchi organises these multi- layered embroideries of signs into moving statements that interpret afresh the world that surrounds us all.

Rachid Koraïchi
From the series Les Vigilants (ii),
(detail), 2020.
Steel,
176 x 128 x 45 cm.
© Rachid Koraïchi and Factum Arte.
Courtesy the Artist, October Gallery and Factum Arte.
Photo © Jonathan Greet.

In accordance with Koraïchi’s predilection for the magical number 7 – considered significant in all the major traditions – Celestial Blue will celebrate the artist’s 77th year. This exhibition will include canvas works interspersed with statuesque steel sculptures, in his characteristically figurative forms. The works on canvas are inspired by the nasibs that the 12th century Sufi mystic and writer, Ibn ‘Arabi, set down in his book of love poems, The Interpreter of Desires (1215). Each large, square canvas presents an original design produced in white on an indigo blue ground that improvises upon one of the original poems. Rather than being a direct translation, each work becomes a sustained reflection on the profundity of Ibn ‘Arabi’s original vision, offering a visual correlative to the ideas expressed in a modified, entirely contemporary form.

This outpouring of hand-painted ornamental forms allows Koraïchi to overlay modern concerns and commentary on the work of the Sufi mystic writer. Since no religious faith actively promotes genocide or the massacre of innocents, the ongoing atrocities in the Middle East today cannot be consciously condoned. For both Ibn ‘Arabi and Koraïchi, it seems self-evident that the so-called ‘Holy Land’ ought never be polluted by such outrages. Although originally from Andalucia, in Spain, Ibn ‘Arabi journeyed around the Middle East throughout his lifetime, eventually choosing to settle in Damascus as a revered master of the Sufi path. His writings transmit the unequivocal message of love for all others, without exception, as being the distinctive mark of evolved human beings. In the early 13th century,

Ibn ‘Arabi wrote, ‘I practice the religion of love, wherever its camels turn their faces. / This is my religion and my faith.’

Celestial Blue continues Koraïchi’s unique exploration of the spiritual path, and its fundamental message of Tolerance for all. His art reveals how ancient practices still have relevance today.

Rachid Koraïchi
Les ailes bleues des Anges, 2022.
Acrylic on canvas,
150 x 150 cm.
© Rachid Koraïchi and Factum Arte.
Courtesy The Artist, October Gallery and Factum Arte.
Photo © Oak Taylor Smith.Rachid Koraïchi: Celestial Blue – October Gallery, London

Start Date: March 7
End Date: April 3

Venue: October Gallery London
Address: 24 Old Gloucester St, London, London, Greater London, WC1N 3AL, United Kingdom

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Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out – A New Comedy Special on Netflix

Mike Epps stars in “Ready to Sell Out,” a special stand-up comedy directed by Royale Watkins.

Mike Epps, from Phoenix, has a humor that encompasses all types of audiences and opinions, from the city itself and its inhabitants, to the Mexicans who live there, to men and women in general, and their reaction to recent news. His style of humor is not for refined palates, as it is based on everyday life issues and he is not afraid to talk about personal hygiene.

However, this is what makes his stand-up unique and funny. Each comedian has their own style and that is what makes them different and appealing to different audiences. Not everyone is going to enjoy their humor, as we all have a different sense of humor. Mike Epps is a talented comedian who knows his audience and knows how to do his job with professionalism and years of experience on stage.

He is adept at dramatizing and his character, and his jokes are edgy but never cross the line into the crude. In short, he is an exceptional comedian who knows exactly what he is doing.

Don’t miss his performance on Netflix starting this Tuesday.

Where to Watch “Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out”

Netflix

About Mike Epps

Mike Epps, born on November 18, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his wit, observational comedy, and versatile acting skills. With a career spanning over three decades, Epps has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He has garnered recognition for his roles in films like “Next Friday,” “The Hangover,” and “Resident Evil: Apocalypse,” as well as his appearances in sitcoms such as “Uncle Buck” and “The Upshaws.” Read more

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“Risqué Business: The Netherlands and Germany” (2024): A new and fun adventure, this time in Europe

“Risqué Business: The Netherlands and Germany” is a documentary series created by Kim In-shik starring Shin Dong-youp and singer Sung Si-kyung.

They begin in the Netherlands and Germany, taking a more serious approach than the previous two seasons. They explain the Red Light District in Amsterdam and delve into it, interviewing a couple who engage in sexual activities up to six times a night on stage. Our two South Korean comedians maintain a respectful tone throughout, almost like newscasters, as they shift to a more documentary style and momentarily forget that they are comedians hosting a humorous show.

As they reach Berlin, the night becomes even more serious with the Berlin clubs where almost everything is permitted and adults-only activities are practiced. To conclude this journey, in the sixth episode of the season, we get to see a very unique marriage: a woman with two husbands. Our friends speak with them and try to understand the situation, while also showcasing it to the world.

Moving on to the second season, after visiting Taiwan and Japan, we now explore Europe and witness significant differences, especially in the attitude of our hosts. They seem to take things more seriously and let the interviewees and situations take the spotlight. Indeed, we are in two of the most liberal countries in the world with many stories to tell, more clubs open to these pleasures, and a more active mindset and relaxed attitude towards these establishments.

This third season is perhaps more informative, with six episodes in a travel documentary style where we can discover these places, immerse ourselves in them, and learn what goes on there. It is an interesting series that consistently delivers on its promises and neither disappoints nor surprises. It is exactly what it claims to be, and it does so with enthusiasm and great hosts. However, this time with a slightly less humorous tone than the previous two seasons.

Where to Watch “Risqué Business: The Netherlands and Germany”

Netflix

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David Maljkovic: Overpaint with Shadows – Sprüth Magers, London

David Maljkovic’s exhibition Overpaint with Shadows on the third floor of Sprüth Magers, London, presents a series of new paintings and architectural interventions that take the process of overpainting as both their subject and source. For Maljkovic, the act of overpainting is equally literal and metaphorical, pertaining not only to painting itself, but also addressing the content, or rather, the starting point.

Maljkovic is known for a multifaceted practice that, through a collagist approach referencing the works of other artists and his own earlier works and exhibitions, considers individual and collective attitudes toward the complexity of time, whilst also playing with the nature of the gaze. Through painting, he continues to address the themes he has also examined through photography, film, installation, sculpture, and collage.

Maljkovic is concerned with the tension between painting, object, and space to the extent that exhibition-making itself can be considered his subject. The galleries at Sprüth Magers come with their own inscribed narrative, a series of rooms with a domestic past. To this he has choreographed new ensembles, a series of painting events that present different positions of pictoriality, representing a certain idea about the painting and its action and meaning in a wider context. The materiality of the pictorial code itself is not always contained exclusively in the painting; it meanders within his practice, across various media, and through a broad field of references.

His use of pictorial montage recalls his earlier film work Images With Their Own Shadows (2008). Filmed at night, it consists of static compositions from the studio of the Croatian artist and architect Vjenceslav Richter. Taking over his title in which ‘painting’ becomes ‘image’, spatial paintings in their transfer to 16 mm tape become film images. In this process, they confirm the place of the ‘shadows’ in the retelling of history.

With a key element of his work the careful choreography of the exhibition experience, there is a sublimation of his driving themes into this singular focal point, his main drives made manifest as the exhibition itself. Its scenography, as well as the origins of the motifs often linked to the history and experiences of stage design, unfold within the scenic quality of the paintings. Throughout, loose architectural details of stage sets invite the viewer to gaze into them, perhaps as if they were in the theatre audience, with perspectival illusions of proscenium arches, or of props and players scattered across the stage.

Take, for example, Overpaint with Shadows (2023) derived from 1923 stage designs by Croatian artist Ljubo Babić for the play ‘Shadows’, an immaterial design for a ballet performance that is materialised solely through light and shadow. Building upon the sketch of the scenography, Maljkovic overpaints the previous painting so that the shadow itself becomes ambiguous. Paint across the canvas appears at points scumbled or as a thin stain, and elsewhere more heavily overpainted, previous tones evident underneath.

This principle is taken from his previous cycle of paintings Overpaint with Venice (2023). Here, too, the source is Babić and a drawing for a stage design he produced in 1918 for an unperformed rendition of Verdi’s opera Otello. In this process, the motifs become elements for overpainting, taking them beyond their given role. In the series of paintings It may have been overpainted even before it was put on the exhibition, the act of overpainting behaves differently from painting to painting. In some areas, the manipulated pattern emphasizes the structure of the painting, and elsewhere, it is present as a vector drawing used to direct a laser engraving that travels over its frame.

The painting Two Models (2022) includes two random elements that form a new pictorial relationship—a costume from Anatol Petrytsky’s ballet The Red Poppy and Ljubo Babić’s stage design for the play Spring Awakening. Here, two different motifs from the 1920s, derived from two sources, appear restless and are treated as still lives. Equally, in two works titled The Missing Master (2023 and 2024), the role of costumes by Petrytsky create an archetype or model of the master.

Throughout, the various sources and elements are used to build a new whole, the process itself transcending their given content and removing their meaning.

Regardless of the narrative present at the starting point of each painting, its execution does not directly mediate that narrative but rather opens new semantic processes. Maljkovic’s series of motifs act as metaphorical platforms on which they are objectified, becoming signs whose content, as well as their mutual relations, are positioned and moderated precisely by the painting process. Motifs become characters, and their roles change in the construction of painting itself. In these new works, Maljkovic continues to work through an introspective instinct and by not fixing his own work in a permanent state, he (re)creates new solutions to work against, if not quite overcome, these impersonal forces.

David Maljkovic (*1973, Rijeka) lives and works in Zagreb. Selected solo exhibitions include Quetzal Art Center, Portugal (2023), Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rijeka (2020), Renaissance Society, Chicago (2019), Museum of Modern Art, Ljubljana, VOX Centre de l’Image Contemporaine, Montreal (both 2016), Palais de Tokyo, Paris (2014), Kunstmuseum St. Gallen (2014), Baltic Center for Contemporary Art, Gateshead (2013), CAC-Contemporary Art Senter, Vilnius (2013), Kunsthalle Basel (with Latifa Echakhch, 2012), Sculpture Center, New York (with Lucy Skaer, 2012), Secession, Vienna (2011–2012), Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid (2009), Kunstverein Hamburg (2007) and P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, New York (2007). Selected group exhibitions include Museum of Modern Art, Ljubljana, Fondazione Merz, MoMA, New York (all 2019), Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb, ICA, Boston (both 2018), Mumok, Vienna (2016), Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis (2015), Museo Tamayo, Mexico City (2014), MAXXI Museum, Rome (2013), La Triennale, Paris (2012), Bucharest Biennale 5 (2012), Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (2011–2012), Arnolfini, Bristol (2011), Centre Pompidou, Paris (2011), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León (2011) and the 29th Bienal de São Paulo (2010). He was included in the 56th Venice Biennale (2015).

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9dcc Launches First-Ever On-Chain Luxury Fashion Collection in Paris

9dcc is thrilled to unveil a collection of “Networked Products” that fuses fashion with lifestyle during the upcoming NFT Paris and Paris Fashion Week 2024, marking a debut that masterfully blends effortless luxury with digital innovation. Conceived by the visionary mind of gmoney, the first crypto-centric luxury brand presents a landmark “full fashion collection on-chain,” setting a historic milestone in the world of high fashion and emerging technology.

With over 60 pieces, the debut collection from 9dcc exudes a confident and edgy vibe, perfectly suited for the trailblazers, visionaries, the rebels of today and the taste-makers of tomorrow. Designed for those at the forefront of revolutionizing conventions and establishing new benchmarks across the digital landscape and fashion industry, this collection captures the spirit of ‘Luxury Disruption.’

Selections from the 9dcc Collection 01 Lookbook photographed by Aldo Carerra

9dcc: Made for the Crypto-Mob

9dcc transcends the ordinary to craft a compelling narrative that deeply resonates with an underserved, emerging demographic. The brand’s lifestyle is personified in the ethos of the ‘crypto mob,’ where 9dcc celebrates those bold enough to challenge the established order. This commitment to dressing disruptors for success by empowering a new generation embracing decentralization is intricately embedded in 9dcc’s essence. By harmoniously blending inspirations from across the globe, from the intrigue of the Yakuza street style to the charisma of timeless gangster cinema, 9dcc curates an offering that is not just at the cutting edge of fashion but also serves as a milestone for a changing generation. This rich amalgamation of influences not only shapes 9dcc’s signature style but also cements its position as a pivotal cultural icon, mirroring the interconnectedness of the contemporary world.

Targeting modern mavericks and ‘Zuck types’ who aspire to a formidable presence as they unveil innovative concepts, the collection appeals to “future gangsters” who prefer subtlety over ostentation, yet command any room with their presence. 9dcc empowers them to channel a potent, understated coolness, seamlessly blending the intensity of their ideas with the understated elegance of their attire.

Selections from the 9dcc Collection 01 Lookbook photographed by Aldo Carerra

Collection 01 Overview

The 9dcc Collection 01 for Fall 2024 – an exquisite lineup of limited edition, NFC-chipped “Networked Products” that seamlessly integrate with the 9dcc platform. This season, we focus on the fusion of luxury materials and high-end craftsmanship, offering a range of products sourced from the finest fabrics from around the globe (Italy, Japan and US).

Outerwear & Suiting:

Navy Balmacaan Coats: Crafted from a premium wool blend, 9dcc’s subverted classic overcoats are the epitome of sophistication, providing a touch of classic mobster style.Black Leather Vest and Bomber Jackets: A statement of luxury and function, reinterpreting the humble utility vest but elevating it in leather. Our sleek bomber jacket is a nod to the rebellious spirit within refined elegance.Midnight Blue and Sage Green Satin Dobby Bombers: These water-repellent bombers shine in lustrous midnight blue and sage green, offering a perfect luxury in a slouchy oversized silhouetteGlen Plaid & Pinstripe Blazers and Breakaway Pants: With meticulous tailoring and a modern twist on a classic design, these pieces redefine crypto-mob sophistication

Denim Collection:

From jeans to trucker jackets, this collection emphasizes sustainability and style, all produced in the USA using American denimCollection includes Printed Denim Truckers and 5 Pocket Jeans using individually art crafted of digitally demolished cars from iconic mafia cinema to imbue these pieces with a unique, one-of-a-kind flair, making each item a collector’s piece.

Expansion of Core Items:

The expansion of our successful previous drops include luxury t-shirts in an assortment of seasonal colors, limited edition graphic prints, and all feature elevated accents that inspire confidence in the quality and finishes.Oversized Hoodies and Sweatpants are lined for comfort and designed with a slouchy fit that redefines casual luxury and select items feature unique art patterns.

Accessories:

Featuring the signature 9dcc 6-panel structure, NFC chip, and metal hardware accents, 9dcc’s high-coveted Baseball Caps Collection has expanded to include:A sleek Black Leather Baseball CapVibrant Satin Baseball Caps in sage and midnightWool Blend Baseball Caps range in color from cobalt to creamBucket Hats in olive, yellow, black and cobaltSpecially designed Leather Belts available in 20 mm and 40 mm with grommet details

Essentials:

9dcc Essentials are designed for ultimate comfort and a custom-fit feel.Tank Tops available in black and white for both men and women100% cotton  “Boxer Shorts on the Blockchain”  offer unparalleled comfort and secure designSelections from the 9dcc Collection 01 Lookbook photographed by Aldo CarerraSelections from the 9dcc Collection 01 Lookbook photographed by Aldo CarerraSelections from the 9dcc Collection 01 Lookbook photographed by Aldo CarerraSelections from the 9dcc Collection 01 Lookbook photographed by Aldo Carerra

A Full Collection of Networked Products

Personifying a “connected experience,” 9dcc’s debut collection stands as a testament to the brand’s innovative ‘Networked Product’ concept, integrating the tangible with the digital through blockchain authentication. Collaborating with IYK*, 9dcc has embedded NFC chip technology into its high-quality garments, creating a link to their digital entities on the Ethereum blockchain and more. The innovation lies in the NFC chips discretely woven into each garment, which, when scanned, grants access to the exclusive digital asset associated with the product. This technology transcends the traditional scope of loyalty programs by offering verified authenticity, enhanced access to the brand, and networking opportunities within the 9dcc ecosystem. Owners of 9dcc are granted entry into an elite community, opening channels for direct communication and perks from gmoney and the 9dcc brand. This initiative exemplifies gmoney’s commitment to establishing an authentic, luxury experience deeply rooted in culture and enabled by blockchain.

Selections from the 9dcc Collection 01 Lookbook photographed by Aldo Carerra

“Technology is becoming increasingly intertwined with our daily lives,” shares gmoney, CEO of 9dcc. “The essence of future luxury lies in convenience. Our vision for fashion is to bridge connections with culture, unlock new opportunities, and foster deeper interactions with our surroundings. ‘Networked Products’ was established on these core beliefs, and we have propelled the 9dcc platform to the forefront of connected experiences, positioning us years ahead of traditional luxury brands. We’re charting a new course for how fashion houses engage with their audiences by venturing into a realm where the value of fandom surpasses that of mere transactions.”

Exclusive Preview and Purchase Opportunities at NFT Paris

Attendees of NFT Paris 2024, held at the Grand Palais Ephemere February 23 and 24, and Paris Fashion Week (February 25-29) will be afforded the exclusive opportunity to explore and acquire pieces from 9dcc’s premiere collection in an exclusive pre-sale. Set against the backdrop of the most prestigious events in the fashion and Web3 space, this debut is anticipated to be among the most buzzworthy, beautifully showcasing the future of luxury in the digital innovation era.

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