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<h1>Home</h1><br>As 2009 crash lands upon us, Zink ponders the question: "Do we like who you are?" The answer is yes. So kiss 2008 goodbye as we give you the gift of glamorous goodness with a scorching hot fashion-forward gift guide that will have you saying "Happy New Year!" Gucci, Valentino and Chanel, oh my! Our holiday gift guide gets "Lost in Oz" in Style Fusion. Click on it, my pretty! <BR><BR>Next up, make a pilgrimage with your mouse to the British Museum by pressing "Heart of Gold" in Ignition to learn about "Siren"- a life-sized statue d'or, resembling none other than Kate Moss. <BR><BR>Then in Combustion, discover electro jockey Mobius 8 who has a penchant for pioneering new modes of performance - creating a cosmic sight to sound continuum. The future is certainly now.<BR><BR>Finally in Vaporization, explore the Scottish isles with amber-colored glasses as you learn about Scotch whisky. No longer tipple for stodgy old men, this assertive libation is as good as gold. Go to "Drink" to savor the flavor. <h1>Inside Zink</h1><br><h2>ignition</h2>What's hot right now.<br><h3>HEART OF GOLD</h3>For all who take comfort in the notion that supermodels are transient myths who eventually age beyond their strutting years: Be afraid. The British Museum has unveiled the largest solid-gold statue since "Ancient Egypt," depicting none other than the already unavoidable, thoroughly unforgettable Kate Moss. This lavish monolith, created by Marc Quinn, the artist who freaked everybody out in 1991 with "Self," an 82-inch bust of himself carved out of his own frozen blood, ensures that the likeness of impossibly perfect Kate will endure untarnished throughout the ages. Entitled "Siren," the life-sized lady with vacant, concave eyes evokes the enigmatic timelessness of the frozen femmes of ancient Greece, who encircle her where she stands at the center of the Nereid Gallery. A feature piece in the exhibition of contemporary sculpture statuephilia, "Siren" is sure to seduce a multitude of fashion minions into a pilgrimage to the museum's door. BritishMuseum.org DIANA BALTAZAR<br><h3>SHOE ADDICTION</h3>Partying like a rock star might be easy, but looking like one is a different story. To complete the look, one has to be rock 'n' roll from head to toe, a fact footwear maverick John Fluevog knows all too well. Whipping out a rockin' pair of men's high-heeled boots for his Fall '09 line, this is one pair of fancy footwear sure to get your feet kicking. Inspired by Jane's Addiction legendary front man Perry Farrell, Fluevog credits their creation to a 2007 Farrell performance that took place in the Vancouver store. Farrell's admiration of the women's heel section caused the designer to place the 2.5-inch heel on these sleek stunners that come in blue faux-crocodile, black snake, and mirror silver leathers. Slip a pair on and party like it's 1985. Fluevog.com KYLE LANDMAN<br><h3>IN GLOSS WE TRUST</h3>Forgive us Father, for we have sinned and have not picked up a bible since before the Bushes took over the White House. God bless Swedish design team Illuminated World, who revolutionized the Holy Scripture with a modern, high-gloss magazine for our indulgent consumption. Created with the intention of introducing contemporary audiences to the historical text, Bible Illuminated: The Book New Testament, is a colorful 250-page magazine featuring well-known parables illustrated with provocative photographs that are sure to capture any virgin reader's attention. Using the Good News Translation (sanctioned by the American Bible Society), this magazine delivers the almighty word in a running text format instead of verses, making it a less-intimidating read. Thank God! IlluminatedWorld.com K.L.<br><br><h2>style fusion</h2>Fashion, beauty, technology and design.<br><h3>LOST IN OZ</h3>Photographed by <A HREF="http://www.mikerosenthal.net/" TARGET="_blank"><U>MIKE ROSENTHAL</U></A><BR>Styled by <A HREF="http://lanachiu.com" TARGET="_blank"><U>LANA CHIU</U></A> and JOSHUA CHANEY<BR><BR>Gaultier, Gucci and Valentino, oh my! Join Dorothy as she dreams of a posh life somewhere over the rainbow, where luxurious gifts (and gorgeous men!) abound Keep up with them as they discover decadent presents for you and your loved ones. As Dorothy journeys to the emerald city to meet the wizard, marvel at the stunning array of glittering, Swarovski-adorned ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection - an exhibit, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the time-honored masterpiece. <BR><BR>Hair: GILLIAN KUHLMAN for G42.<BR>Makeup: VINCENT OQUINDO for Artists by Next using MAKE UP FOR EVER products.<BR>Prop stylist: REYNALDO DAVIS CARTER for Halley Resources.<BR>Manicurist: KIM CHIU using ESSIE products. <BR>Production manager: JACQUELINE COLETTE PROSPER.<BR>Production coordinator: SOO CHA.<BR>Retoucher: LA BOUTIQUE.<BR>Stylist's assistant: KIM JOHNSON.<BR>Hair stylist's assistant: JUSTEN BERRY.<BR>Makeup assistant: NICKY LYCETTE.<BR>Prop stylist's assistant: KEN BEERS.<BR>Production assistants: CANDACE AMOS, SAXON BAIRD, DIANA BALTAZAR, CHRISTOPHER BYRD, CHRISTIANNE CLARKE, ANTOINEYA HARRISON, KATIE KELLY, KYLE LANDMAN and GRACE PARK.<BR>Illustrator: LAUREN ENGLER.<BR>Model: TAYLOR WARREN for New York Models and BUDDY, TROY C. and DREW<BR>J. for Wilhelmina Models.<BR>Dog: BIGGIE SMALLS.<BR>Floral Design: OVANDO, New York City.<BR>Yellow brick carpet courtesy of SAKS FIFTH AVENUE.<BR>Location: FOCUS STUDIO, New York City.<br><h3>RAY OF LIGHT</h3>LEON HALL DELVES INTO AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER AURELIO COSTARELLA'S SAGA AND REVEALS A REAL ROMANCE WITH FASHION.<BR><BR>Aurelio Costarella, or Ray as he's known to friends back in Perth, had his first Bryant Park showing during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this past September. It was one of the most brilliant collections shown for the entire 3009 Spring season. The stand-out collections - and there were just a few - needed not only a unique design quality and beautiful colors and fabrics, but also a lust and passion for making women look beautiful and feel extraordinary. Not so coincidentally, this is Costarella's mantra. LEON HALL<br><h3>STOCKING STUFFERS</h3>A LITTLE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR ALL THE LOVED ONES IN YOUR LIFE.<br><br><h2>combustion</h2>Film, TV, art, music, books and nightlife.<br><h3>LOST IN SPACE</h3>THE DANDY WARHOLS TURNED A BARREN WAREHOUSE INTO THE STUDIO OF THEIR DREAMS.<BR><BR>Photographed by RAY GORDON<BR><BR>When Courtney Taylor-Taylor, The Dandy Warhols' lead singer, first set foot in his newly purchased warehouse in 2006, he felt sick. He had been eyeing the former machine shop - which occupies a quarter of a city block in their hometown of Portland, Oregon - for a year. When it came on the market, he made 3.am. phone calls from Amsterdam while the band was touring to close the deal. The building cost The Dandy Warhols every cent they had, and the day he walked in as a homeowner, Taylor-Taylor says, "I just about put my head in my hands and wept." Despite feeling dejected because of the "nasty, cold and big" space, he didn't have time to be overwhelmed. The band was filming the video for "We Used to Be Friends" there in just ten weeks. LINDSAY MILLER<br><h3>COLD FUSION</h3>WHEN IT COMES TO COLD WAR ART, IS THE PARTY OVER OR HAS IT JUST BEGUN?<BR><BR>The Cold War was a period of crisis and confusion for East and West Germany, and its art is no exception. Germany was still reeling from the stigma of Nazism - which could be construed as a serious artistic-buzz kill. The attitudes and ideals that were gestating due to the repercussions of the fallen regime caused a major difference of opinion between the two artistic communities as each tried to find a voice. East Germany's art reflected its communist goals and values, while West German art was influenced more by the outside world and embraced contemporary topics such as identity, gender, race, political protest and class. West German art also dealt more directly with World War II, a stark contrast to the East Germans, who dissociated themselves from Nazi guilt. Art of Two Germanys/Cold War Cultures will run January 25th - April 19th, 2009. LACMA.org SUSAN MICHALS<br><h3>UNCHAINED MELODY</h3>ELECTRO JOCKEY MOBIUS 8 CREATES A COSMIC SIGHT TO SOUND CONTINUUM.<BR><BR>Photographed by STUART GOKMEN<BR><BR>No one else in the world plays the Hydra, but everyone in the world "can" play the Singing Crystal simply by passing by. Both instruments were created by John Laraio, the inventor and performer known on stage as Mobius 8. If this sounds futuristic, that's because it is. Laraio has a penchant for pioneering new modes of performance and has woven movement, light and sound into his spectacles. <BR>"I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, though my earliest memory of being inspired to play music came from Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire"," says Laraio, whose musical career began in Philadelphia. He played the drums, guitar and keyboard, performing with a progressive rock band. Trading in the East Coast for the West Coast, and traditional instruments for MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), Laraio began composing digital music, creating beats for hip-hop stars and jungle DJs. He joined the legendary rock band Yes in the studio and on tour as they began to explore electronic music. As he puts it, "I was immersed in the rock world. But once I built the Hydra there was no turning back. It just took me away." ERIKA MEHIEL<br><br><h2>well features</h2>Feature articles, fashion and beauty photo stories.<br><h3>PUNK LIKE ME</h3>Photographed by <A HREF="http://www.rasmusmogensen.com/" TARGET="_blank"><U>RASMUS MORGENSEN</U></A><BR>Styled by SHIWA LEE<BR><BR>Art direction: WILLIAM BARTEL.<BR>Hair: STEPHANIE DELAHAYE for B Agency.<BR>Makeup: WILLAIM BARTEL.<BR>Model: ASIA for Metropolitan.<br><h3>MASQUERADE</h3>Photographed by GABRIELLE PIEDMONTE<BR>Styled by <A HREF="http://jamesmr.net/" TARGET="_blank"><U>JAMES ROSENTHAL</U></A><BR><BR>Hair: SARAH SIBIA.<BR>Makeup: ROSHAR.<BR>Model: TINE for Trump Model Management.<br><h3>WALK THE LINE</h3>Photographed by <A HREF="http://jamienelson.com/" TARGET="_blank"><U>JAMIE NELSON</U></A><BR>Styled by <A HREF="http://carlosnazario.com/" TARGET="_blank"><U>CARLOS NAZARIO</U></A><BR><BR>Art director: DANIELLE VON BRAUN.<BR>Hair: GILLIAM KUHLMANN for iGroup using SACHAJUAN products.<BR>Makeup: LOTTIE for Kate Ryan Inc. using M.A.C COSMETICS.<BR>Photographer's assistant: BRI JOHNSON.<BR>Retouching: THE IMAGE CLINIC.<BR>Model: ALEKSANDRA for Q Models. <br><br><h2>vaporization</h2>Travel, food, spirits, politics, sex, social commentary and horoscopes.<br><h3>DRINK</h3>WE'VE GOT SINGLE-MALT SCOTCHES FOR THE TAKING (AND GIVING).<BR><BR>To see the world through amber-colored glasses is a marvelous thing. The glasses we're talking about are those filled with Scotch whisky (not to be confused with its American counterpart, whiskey). Derived from its Gaelic name meaning "water of life," Scotch whisky has enjoyed a rich and long-standing history as the country's national drink. And stateside, it's as cool as ever. Whether it's being poured to class things up and add a touch of optimism to these dire economic times or to sip and savor through an episode of Mad Men, Scotch whisky is no longer a tipple for stodgy old gents. Still, it's a difficult libation to dive into. The flavors are strong and varied, and investing in several different bottles can be a costly endeavor. But if you're throwing a holiday cocktail party or looking for a thoughtful gift, a good bottle of single-malt Scotch is as good as gold. LAURA NEILSON<br><h3>FOLLOW YOUR FIRE</h3>THE HOT NEW TREND IN TRAVEL IS VACATIONING TO PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS. TRY IT - YOU'RE GOING TO LIKE IT. <BR><BR>CRETE AND WINE: A PERFECT PAIRING<BR><BR>If you want to pursue a passion for wine, the Aegean island of Crete is the perfectly ripe place to indulge your wine tooth under the salty Mediterranean sun. Besides Greece's famous allure for its white-and-blue shores and its vast Roman amphitheaters, the resort haven has been attracting a lot of international recognition recently for its unique winemaking aptitude. COLLEEN CANNEY<br><h3>BON VIVANT</h3>VIVA FIRENZE!<BR><BR>This holiday season, the Palazzo Tornabuoni and the Four Seasons Firenze will unveil the world's first "palace-residence" club, right in the heart of Florence. For a few weeks each year, members will be able to experience the best the city has to offer. Mere steps away from the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella and Florence's most exclusive shopping district, the palazzo used to house the likes of Pope Leo XI and members of the Medici family. To this day, the area is home to some of the biggest names in Florence: Frida Gianni (Gucci's creative director and a friend of the palazzo) lives right down the street, and one of the property's owners, Jacopo Mazzei, may just be next in line to be the marquis of Florence. Each of the property's 36 residences maintains its own unique historical and cultural identity, with dcor options ranging from 16th-century frescoes, 18th-century stucco ceilings and a whole banchetto of original paintings, sculptures and mosaics. The members-only common areas include two bars, indoor and outdoor dining options and a fitness center with attached sauna and steam rooms. If unparalleled access to Florence's culture, cuisine and fashion isn't enough for you, the membership package also includes access to the Four Seasons' spa facilities. PalazzoTornabuoni.com - CHRISTOPHER BYRD<br><br><h1>Subscribe</h1><br>
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