February 25th, 2007
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http://myspace.com/mia
M.I.A.
In 2005 M.I.A., the Sri Lanka-born, London-raised rapper, released her acclaimed debut, “Arular,” a wildly inventive mash-up of punk, hip-hop, dancehall and electro. Now she’s added South Asian sounds to the mix. Her electrifying new single, “Bird Flu,” was partly recorded in South India, where she also filmed the video posted on her MySpace page (myspace.com/mia). The track is pure, surreal rhythm: thunderous dhol drums, poultry squawks and chanting children. (It may be included on her as-yet-untitled album, due in June on Interscope.) Last year a “bird flu dance” craze swept the Ivory Coast and Jamaica. It involves imitating a dying chicken, and naturally you can find plenty of examples on YouTube. In a highlight of M.I.A.’s video, a tiny boy leads a group of dancing villagers, flapping his arms like wings.
http://myspace.com/mia
A delirium of flirty fashion fit for a garden party.
Spring Fever
Stephen Gill
Stephen Gill
Stephen Gill
Oscar de la renta poppy-print cotton dress, $2,550. At saks fifth Avenue.
Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello
Chloé mixed fabric patchwork dress, $4,740. At Chloé boutiques.
Horacio Silva interviews designer Thierry Mugler about how the fashion world is embracing his brand
http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=cff0ed1750e985a411d3dcdc16523c68c2c62a8d
Future Shock
African Queen
Paolo Roversi
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Paolo Roversi
Paolo Roversi
Paolo Roversi
Prada dress, $1,730.
Willy Vanderperre
Willy Vanderperre
Willy Vanderperre
Alien Status
Jean-Baptiste Mondino
Jean-Baptiste Mondino
Jean-Baptiste Mondino
Louis Vuitton baby-doll swimsuit, about $1,030.
Greg Kadel
Greg Kadel
Valentino Plissé tulle diamond embroidered gown, $85,000.