INTERVIEW Magazine & Hudson Jeans Celebrate the October Issue on October 13th, 2011 at the Boom Boom Room on top of the Standard, NYC.

Florence looked amazing on the cover of the October Issue wearing the Nico in Flash. With a special performance by Florence + the Machine in front of an audience of heavy hitters – celebrities, tastemakes, and industry/fashion influencers. Guest were mesmorized by Florences intoxicating preformance as they enjoyed speciality cocktails sponsored by Belvedere vodka.

Notable guests included Hudson Jeans President Peter Kim, Florence Welch, Florence + the Machine, INTERVIEW’s Chairman Peter M. Brant, Editorial Director Fabien Baron, President Dan Ragone, Editor in Chief Stephen Mooallem, Creative Director Karl Templer, Entertainment Editor Lauren Tabach-Bank, Fashion Director Miguel Enamorado, Kanye West, Blake Lively, Emma Roberts, Andre Balazs, Richard Chai, Riccardo Tisci, Peter Brant II, Harry Brant, Genevieve Jones, Johan Lindeberg, Liu Wen, Charlotte Ronson, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Fabiola Beracasa, Kate Lanphear, Cory Kennedy, Lorenzo Martone, Chelsea Leyland, Sophia Lamar and Ally Hilfiger.

Fashion’s Night Out is a annual global initiative originally created in 2009 to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and boost the industry’s economy during the recession. On September 8, 2011 over 250 cities nationwide held FNO events to highlight fashion and support retail with exciting events.

Naturally Hudson Jeans would never miss an opportunity to celebrate. This season we participated in the Saks 5th Ave Authentic Denim Event in Beverly Hills on Thurs, Sept. 8th from 6-9pm.

All the Hudson all stars were in attendance: Hudson CEO Peter Kim, Hudson Creative Director Ben Taverniti, and Hudson’s new face Patrick.  We were also joined by some of our favorite denim blogs: The Denim Guy, Denim Therapy and Denimology.

The event include live cigar rolling, a whiskey bar, hors d’oeuvers and a TV broadcasting the NFL Opener because after all this was a Men’s event… That’s just how we roll…

Summer’s the perfect time to get down to the Queen of Hoxton as, following the rooftop launch a couple of months back, there’s a whole host of activities in full swing on the roof. This month saw the Music and Makers market (above) and over the summer the Roof Top Film Club continues with such classics as Jaws, Roman Holiday and The King’s Speech. With its view of the City around Liverpool Street and the twinkling lights that come on at night this can be quite a magical spot in the midst of East London. Plus, should the weather be more drizzle than sizzle there’s always a magnitude of exciting events happening on the ground floor and in the basement. The rooftop bar and kitchen is open daily from 12 – 10pm.

image via Brooklyn Vegan

In addition to the many joys of summer – long days, warm weather escapes, ice cream treats – comes the opportunity for music lovers and fans alike to take part in outdoor concerts. Every year, the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn plays host to a selection of musical acts, ranging from well known artists to up and comers. Though the venue for the concerts has changed over the years from McCarren Park to the latest iteration at the Williamsburg Waterfront on Kent Avenue, each experience is better than the next. This summer boasts weekly musical moments, upstaged only by the brilliant view of Manhattan’s skyline as a backdrop. Check out the full list of Williamsburg Waterfront Concerts below!

JUL 22- Death From Above 1979

JUL 25 – Stone Temple Pilots

JUL 29 – They Might Be Giants

AUG 2 – Death Cab For Cutie with Frightened Rabbit

AUG 12 – Sonic Youth with Wild Flag

AUG 31 – Bright Eyes

SEP 8 – TV On The Radio with BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE

SEP 17 – Widespread Panic

SEP 24 – Fleet Foxes with The Walkmen

In the quiet kitsch Hanbury Arms pub near to Essex Road, Islington, people are coming together to do what many haven’t done for decades: sit quietly together to listen to an entire vinyl. Classic Album Sundays is quite a simple concept but is resonating with many. Classic albums include such corkers as Human League’s Dare, Bob Marley’s Exodus and – coming up in September – Pink Floyd’s seminal album Dark Side of the Moon. Organizer Colleen Murphy presents the album to the discerning crowd with some background information and then everyone listens in silence to the entire vinyl album. The monthly event is popping up at festivals including Vintage at Southbank during August and, considering the steady flow of listeners, is sure to continue for many months to come.

This summer the Barbican Art Gallery presents an ambitious exhibition of animation in all its glory. Spanning the past 150 years the extensive show includes works from such independent animators and studios as Étienne-Jules Marey, Walt Disney, Jan Švankmajer, Pixar, William Kentridge, Nathalie Djurberg and Studio Ghibli. Exploring the genre as a cultural phenomenon 170 iconic and lesser-known works will be on display. Divided into seven themes, visitors can trace animation’s history and influence from Percy Smith’s 1920′s time lapse photography to modern day CGI effects and immersive visual experiences. The show is sure to delight both those looking for information and those who want to be entertained.

Until 11th September 2011

Thursday

We arrived on a very muddy and wet Thursday night at Winding Lake farm, a spot off-site full of luxury winnebagos with hot showers and plasma TVs. Neighbours for the weekend included England football player Wayne Rooney and his glamourous wife Coleen. Beyoncé arrived there in a helicopter on the Sunday before she headlined the Pyramid stage.

Friday

All day Friday we were shooting with ES magazine with super hot model couple Sara Blomvquist and Jeremy Young. The shoot was very much a reportage of their trip to Glastonbury. We found some amazing shoot locations including an original airstream from the ’60s, the stone circle and Shangri-la… a very secret part of the Glastonbury site which comes alive after dark.

Sara Blomqvist in her Hudson Hampton Cuffed Shorts

We sheltered from the rain and hung out backstage in the Hospitality bar and spotted Bono and his wife Alison Stewart having a quick break before his set with U2.

Saturday

We made sure to get a good spot for Pulp who had reformed for a special guest appearance at the Park stage. It was so packed that even Kate Moss wasn’t allowed past the security at the gate past security to see Jarvis. He seemed in his element performing to a crowd of over 30,000 die-hard fans. He was incredible and proved he still had his moves!

Sunday

On Sunday crowds including Brit Alexa Chung headed down to see Laura Marling in the blazing sunshine. Poppy Delevigne and Sara Blomqvist hung out backstage in their Hudson Hampton cuff shorts. We made our way over to the Other Stage and almost ended up on the stage with the huge range of wristbands I had amassed on my trip!

Poppy Delevigne in her Hudson Hampton Cuffed Shorts

Sadly we had to leave before Beyoncé’s epic performance but will be watching it on BBC iPlayer from the comfort of my bed this evening!

While going to the cinema isn’t normally associated with the summer; Lexi Cinema’s latest venture might entice film-lovers.  The Nomad, a kind of roaming pop-up cinema is currently on tour around London and the south-east of England, setting up screens indoors and out at castles, theatres, ballrooms, churches and parks.

The genre of films on offer vary somewhat and yet they are all united by a kind of cult status.  Expect the likes of Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Coen brothers’ Fargo which is a part of The Saab Independent Thinking Season – films that challenged viewers and changed the rules of film-making.  50% of all profits will be donated to charity – The Sustainability Institute in South Africa.  Co-founder Sally Wilton says ”For The Lexi this is a dream come true, taking film out on the road to our public, having one hell of a good time and raising money for charity, life doesn’t get much better than that.”