Les Sapeurs: Modern Day Dandies In The Congo
A three-piece pastel hued suit finished off with a pocket square and bow tie is a typical get up for the fashion worshipping men of the Congo, yet they contrast strongly with the general landscape of...
View Article5 Of Hollywood’s Favorite Co-Stars (BFFs 4Ever)
Every starlet’s best friend landed a book deal a la Lena Dunham; but seriously, Judy Greer has been in forty films, countless spots on TV shows and yet she’s perpetually cast as a sidekick. Her book of...
View ArticleAnd The Oscar Goes To…(Portable’s Ideal Oscar Winners)
We won’t say we told you so, but you know its true. The Oscars were an absolute bust and display of politically fueled nominations and winners as opposed to showcasing a variety of exceptional talent....
View ArticleMarine Ven Outryve’s Bohemian Charm for Dazed Digital
Another beautifully shot video in Dazed Digital’s “Model Behaviours” series, Katia Ganfield directs the ethereal and adorable Marine Ven Outryve for Esprit’s SS13 collection. At just 18 years old and...
View ArticleExclusive: Kenzo’s Electric Jungle And Interview with Mat Maitland
Mat Maitland is the creative brain behind some of music’s most colorful and unique album campaigns, and now he is lending his pop art aesthetic to the ever-evolving world of fashion. Kenzo Creative...
View ArticleJess Williamson’s Heaven On Earth
Most people think of fancy digital SLRs when they see a crisp photograph, but Jess Williamson gives us a sobering look at life through an analog lens. Initially inspired by her own mother’s photos and...
View ArticleFrank Bowles’ Analog Moments
Most of the people in Frank Bowles’ photos look surprised or shocked, and they should be. Bowles has been capturing intimate and unprecedented moments for a few years, but after relocating from Chicago...
View ArticleDana Boulos’ Intimate Narratives
Dana Boulos has established such a strong and innovative aesthetic in her editorial spreads. Her photography has been featured in the likes of Vice, Elle Girl, Wasteland and most recently Rookie...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Audrey Tautou Films
While she may not be an American sweetheart, Audrey Tautou boasts double the talent of many actresses, indie and big studio alike. One might even say she was the indie twee darling before Zooey...
View ArticleEduardo Izquierdo: Capturing Raw Feminine Beauty
It is one thing to point and shoot, it is a quite another to capture a compelling image. Thanks to a rekindled passion for the latter, Eduardo Izquierdo‘s portfolio boasts delicately crafted intimate...
View ArticleMad Men Season 6 Predictions
Seeing as the upcoming season of Mad Men starts this week, and the only things we know so far come from glossy promo photos, let’s play the best game ever: Speculation. Instead of simply speculating...
View Article5 Book To Film Adaptations To Look Forward To In 2013
During Oscar season, we looked at films about filmmaking and whether or not they hold up to widespread expectations, yet when it comes to adaptations the standards are a bit higher, particularly in the...
View ArticleBrian Haider’s Captivating Editorials
Not all who follow in the footsteps of their parents succeed, and those who do often find is difficult to make a name for themselves rather than so-and-so’s son or daughter. And yet, Brian Haider has...
View ArticleKyna Damewood’s Surreal Visions
Brooklyn based photographer Kyna Damewood’s body of work contains innovative conceptual narratives as well as sharp editorial spreads. Her in-depth exploration into humanity can be distinguished across...
View ArticleThe Late Ed Bland And The Cry Of Jazz
In the wake of his recent passing at the age of 86, we’re taking a look back on the controversial yet incredibly progressive contributions Ed Bland made to jazz and the evolution of Black culture in...
View Article9 Films That Make Me Want To Travel Right Now
Spring is finally kind of surfacing here in New York and you know what that means? Wanderlust! Oh wanderlust you saucy little minx, just like that, you crept up on me again. I’ve moved across the...
View ArticleWe Speak To Walter Hugo About His New Exhibition, Implicit : Explicit
Over here at Portable we never hesitate to highlight and share amazing and innovative contemporary artists with you, and we’ve got a brand new addition, London based artist Walter Hugo, who is...
View ArticleMagdalena Lutek’s Wistful Women
Magdalena Lutek, or Nishe, has captivated us with her introspective photographic subjects. Subtle and dreamlike upon first look, Nishe’s wistful ladies seem caught in the middle of a contemplative...
View ArticleEveryday: Gustav Johansson Talks To Us About His Youthful Short Film
What would you do if you had one imaginary day to do anything? Gustav Johansson shows us what his would be like in Everyday commissioned by Nokia. With utter simplicity, Johansson took the concept of...
View ArticleAdarsha Benjamin’s Analog Dreamscape
Adarsha Benjamin of the daily arts and culture journal PAS UN AUTRE not only has an eye for the beautiful, but also the ability to capture the sublime with one shot. Often photographers find their...
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