Laser Tag in our Building
Sep 24 2010
For those who have not visited The Standard, New York, here’s a comprehensive walk through our corridors. Filmmaker (and now Standard guest blogger) Casey Neistat presents a healthy little competition between man and woman. Enjoy! Laser Tag from Standard Hotels on Vimeo.
Green Hornet Love
Sep 22 2010
The Green Hornet has been on all our minds lately. The remake, directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) is complete, and we’re all waiting to see what Michel has cooked up. Once in a while, our hotel property appears in a Hollywood movie in some subtle way, which makes us all feel warm and fuzzy inside. If you watch the new trailer of the Green...
Desert Nights - Sept 22
Sep 20 2010
It’s time for another series of music showcases at The Standard, Hollywood, in Los Angeles. The next roundup proves to be as unique and diverse as the previous jam. Here’s the crew slated to play this Wednesday, September 22 Victoria Noll cut her musical teeth in Mobile, Alabama before eventually finding herself in one of the epicenters of American musical innovation, Austin,...
Graphic of the Day: Vice Do's & Dont's
Sep 20 2010
Today’s graphic is less of an “art-directed” image, but more of an eye-grabbing visual from the Vice family. Their photos are fun and wacky, but what we find more laughable are the actual captions. The attached photo has the following caption: “Dear Dad, I know you think I’m running around all night with young boys. I’m not. They’re your age. ...
A Night for Hopper
Sep 19 2010
A perfectly curated group of individuals were assembled by both Andre and Jeffrey, ranging from tinseltown to art stars — Julian Schnabel, Ed Ruscha, Seymour Cassel, Diane Keaton, and Liv Tyler among others. Then there are the ones who nurture and foster art scenes… from Michael Chow to Aaron Rose, the art connoisseurs came out strong and all payed respect to Hopper’s...
Proenza'a New Lookbook
Sep 17 2010
…and the winner for most unpredictable short film this season… is Proenza Schouler’s Act da Fool, directed by Harmony Korine. The narrative follows some girls in the ‘hood. The new collection looks pretty amazing on them. As expected, it has sent controversial pangs through the internet — some people moved deeply, others horribly offended. Note: at least...
Trippy Film. Pretty Girls.
Sep 16 2010
There’s a new Model Agency in town. This sweet little short film, Silent, is directed by blackANDwhite. Meet the girls. Stick around. Silent Models
Our New West Coast Shop is Now Open
Sep 10 2010
Behold the array of items inside our new redesign of The Shop at The Standard, Downtown LA. We’re feeling the pretty magenta cabinet decisions. One of the items that the shop stocks very well are what most Californians crave — sunglasses. Designers include Karen Walker, Retrosuperfuture and Ksubi. The opening party boasted a “one-night-only” selection of...
Summer Camp by Bruce Weber
Sep 09 2010
Not a bad morning view to behold, eh? Kate, Daria, and Lara all crashed at The Standard, Miami with Bruce Weber and stylist Alex White to shoot for W Magazine. The result is an awesome narrative photographed at our Miami Beach location called “Summer Camp”. The tagline reads “school’s out and the livin’ is easy”. Give yourself 5 seconds to fall back and...
Miami Swim Week was a Blast
Sep 05 2010
We love visiting Miami once a year for the annual Swim Week. A large part of the festivities luckily occur at The Standard, Miami which attracts all the cool locals and New Yorkers looking to relax in the spa and Hamam, one of the few sacred relaxing spots in Miami Beach. The men’s trunks you see here (pictured above) are the brand new collection of board shorts that The Standard...
Another Reason Not to Leave Your Hotel Room
Sep 05 2010
Welcome to the StandART channel, a public art initiative curated with Creative Time. Launched over Armory Week in New York 2010, the StandART channel showcases works from 10 internationally revered contemporary video artists appearing on televisions in all rooms of The Standard, New York, Miami, Downtown LA, and Hollywood. Films included are from...
Swim Week: Nycked
Sep 03 2010
Jules is a multi-tasking New Yorker. Aside from being all around cool chick, Jules makes jewelry and now bathing suits. “Let me just tell you one thing, I am so stoked that this is my life” laughs Jules perched on a happy sunny green lawn at The Standard, Miami during Swim Week. Today she is off… resting from her hectic week. It’s the first time her and business...
Tori Praver, 2011 Collection
Sep 03 2010
Tori Praver is the real deal. Surf chick raised in Maui, Hawaii. This year she visits Miami Swim week with her 2011 Cruise Collection in hand, inspired by Nirvana… not the full Seattle type, but more like a Balinese Zen type of Nirvana, sprinkled in with a little bit of 90s grungy florals. We took a moment to speak to Tori about her new collection, her inspirations, and what she really...
Desert Nights - Sept 8th
Sep 02 2010
It’s time again for another precious evening of fine acoustic sets presented at The Standard, Hollywood. This Wednesday, September 8th, we’ve lined up a fresh new selection of music to wrap your hearts and minds around. Here’s a brief stroll through our Wednesday acts… Bryce Wayt Imagine the vibe of Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and Gram Parson wrapped up into one...
Food Porn
Sep 02 2010
Soft core food porn. The term is tantalizing, isn’t it? If this teases your curiosity, meet Marilyn Minter. She has served up Green Pink Caviar… literally… this is the name of her short film we’re introducing in our ongoing video installation entitled 24/7 Projection. The film follows female models as they paint a glass plate with their tongues by eating...
Diego Garcia Breaks Out on His Own
Sep 01 2010
Diego Garcia (former frontman of Elefant) performed in the High Line Room at The Standard, New York this past Spring. It was his debut performance as a solo artist. The event was such a smash that we invited Diego to perform at all four of our Standard hotels including Miami, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Here is Diego’s performance at The Standard, Downtown LA, captured by...
She's a Tiger
Aug 31 2010
Here’s a frisky little video to begin your morning. Model Daily Lowe frolics around in her various outfit changes while prepping a shoot with photographer Greg Williams for British Esquire. The song is called “Tiger” from Maximum Balloon featuring Aku. Esquire woman we love - Daisy Lowe from esquireuk on Vimeo.
Checking In?
Aug 31 2010
If you’ve ever been to The Standard, Hollywood, you probably landed at some delirious hour, valet parked your car, and signed the usual credit card forms. Somehow, this particular experience at our Los Angeles location is a little more surreal than other hotels. As the lovely front desk attendant runs to get your keys, your eyes are in a fixed gaze not at your front desk clerk,...
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