Monday, August 31, 2009

Hot August Night/NYC

I’m so thrilled to learn that one of the classiest musicians I’ve ever worked with has the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s 200 Debut of the Week, for his live CD/DVD set “Hot August Night/NYC,” this man is of course Neil Diamond. With his third straight top five set, following 2005’s “12 Songs” (No. 4) and “Home Before Dark” (No. 1), Neil is someone who has always remained humble, and it’s his integrity that inspired me to create his lean, cool sophisticated new look. He is truly a one-of-a-kind soul, and I couldn’t be happier with how that translates onto stage. The custom-made black-on-black glisten blazer with silk embroidery on the cuff and his black shirt accented with gunmetal studding added the perfect hit of drama. But my favorite accessory has to be his textured leather guitar strap, which is rockin’!!!