Let’s not allow for any skepticism that a recent film blunder, also about a retro-spouse-heist based on a novel, may have provided Needless to say, the Jennifer Anniston-led Life of Crime — based on the James Ellroy novel — won’t hold a candle to Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest oeuvre. Inherent Vice looks infinitely more promising. Written, directed and produced by the […]

If you’ve got a couple grand burning a hole in your pocket, and you’re looking for a sound financial investment, may we recommend the latest piece from red hot New York label En Noir. Designed exclusively for Barney’s New York, En Noir’s latest piece of ultra-luxury meets streetwear is a pair of sweatpants crafted from […]

At total opposite ends of the artistic spectrum in just about every way — visually, sonically, comically and in layers of subtlety — two of our favorite artists premiered videos this week: The Weeknd and Die Antwoord. Of course The Weeknd’s clip is a noir, brooding black and white video that matches the dark erotic […]

Aaah, the Russians. You can always count on them to do what America’s doing, only 10 years later and way cheesier. And usually bedazzled and drenched in Drakkar Noir. But that’s clearly not the case with Kixbox ‘s 2012 Calendar. The Russian online retailer really kind of nailed it with this one. You want some […]

Encompassing two-volumes, Taschen‘s 100 All-Time Favorite Movies is an 800-page encyclopedic who’s who of cinema from the 20th century. Every genre imaginable has been included in this extensive compilation that includes horror, romance, comedy, adventure, musical, western and noir. Read up on popular films like A Clockwork Orange, Some Like It Hot, The Godfather, Citizen Kane and […]

I have some very good news for the comic book geeks out there with girlfriends. And when I say girlfriend, I’m not counting anyone you communicate with strictly via keyboard. To celebrate their 75th anniversary, DC Comics have teamed up with nOir Jewelry for a collection inspired by the venerable comics powerhouse’s fiercest and most […]

Noir Basic collaborates with Schmoove and Marc Rozier to create these leather winter boots. Made in France of premium lamb and nubuck leather with a natural crepe sole, the luxury boots feature a brandssilk lining, sterling silver lace, back details made by René Talmon l’Armé and 2 set of black & red laces. via Slamxhype

nOir Jewelry has just dropped a new collection of Keith Haring-licensed jewelry. Although you’d think the pieces would be mad expensive, they’re actually quite affordable — ranging from $41 to $92. Not bad. Many of Haring’s iconic characters are rendered, including his Dog, Crawling Man, Standing Man, Frog and written signature. All pieces are 18K […]