Actor Willem Dafoe on break from Wooster Group rehearsal on Wooster street in New York City.Melissa Rogers, Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze (far right) attended a group exhibition organized by Aleim at Smashbox Studios. Santa Monica, California.

Painter Tobias Keene stands in front of one of his creations at Indica’s inaugural gallery opening in Chelsea, New York City. Photo: Allison Gorsuch
Robbi Chong attends Indica’s inaugural gallery opening featuring the art work of Tobias Keene. New York City. Photo: Allison Gorsuch
Filmmaker Alex Rivera in Larchmont Village. Los Angeles, California.Musician Coby Brown, Actress Ever Caradine and their daughter Chaplin Brown in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles California. Be sure to read Coby’s amazing interview above.Actor Rob Lowe at the Larchmont newsstand in Larchmont Village. Los Angeles,California.Photographer Tierney Gearon and her daughter Grace at the home of Jan Sharp. Hollywood Hills. Los Angeles, California. Ms. Gearon photographed Jason Momoa and Jan Sharp for this current issue of Aleim Magazine.Fine Artist Jimmy Thompson and his wife Kristen at the book launch for “Impractical Pocket Poesy” which he did the illustrations for. Photographed at Family Books on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Filmmaker Jan Sharp at her home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. Artist Arya Senboutaraj at casa Whitley. Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles California.Marisa Frank with her sons Cooper and Jack in Larchmont Village. Los Angeles, California. Film Director Patricia Cardoso attends the Colombian Film Commission luncheon at Cecconi’s in West Hollywood,California.
Screenwriter Greg Pestoni at a private home in the Hollywood Hills. Los Angeles, California. In his book Word and Phrase Origins, Robert Hendrickson writes that Fellini took the name “paparazzi” from an Italian dialect that describes a particularly annoying noise, that of a buzzing mosquito. Photographed on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, California.Creative film producer Gabriella Stollenwerck and her son Diego in Larchmont Village. Los Angeles, California.

Jewelry and shoe designer Sheku Kowai in Larchmont Village. Los Angeles, California. Mr. Kowai is from Sierra Leon which he says is the main inspiration behind most of his design work.Creative Director and Proprietress Nina Garduno at Free City Supershop on Highland Ave in Los Angeles, California. Interior of the Supershop which carries unique high-level merchandise as well as incredible breads and drinks. Fashionistas Sam Gelon in Vancover designer TNA and Kali Gluckman in pink Japanese jumper in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles California.

Actor Mark Feuerstein in Larchmont Village. Los Angeles, California

Aleim Johnson and Carly Steel at Jacqui Getty’s Halloween Fete. Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles, California.

Musician Hunter Hill Perrin on 2nd street in Santa Monica California.

Art enthusiast Michael Townsend at My Father’s Office in Culver City California.

Documentarians George Langworthy and Maryam Henein at My Father’s Office in Culver City, California.   Their documentary, Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page, takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. Langworthy and Henein present not just a story about the mysterious phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder, but a platform of solutions, encouraging audiences to be the change they want to see in the world.

Art director and web designer Thomas Mastorakos and his son Nico in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles California.

Sarah Livingstone shows her reversable cape jacket from her label LIVINGSTONE, a modern vintage line with a victorian edge.  Photographed at the Helms Bakery in Culver City, California.

Fashion designer Hasan Foster on Prince Street in New York City. Mr. Foster recently debuted his spring summer collection for his line Farhd Foste.

Hat designer Ashley Ruprecht at Kenmare on Kenmare in New York City.

Actor and Hint Mint Co-Founder Harley Cross at the Helms Bakery in Culver City California.

Musician Yohanan Ermias on Culver Blvd. Culver City, California.

Actor Elijah Wood in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles California.  Mr. Woods just finished filming Andre Gordon’s Wish Wizard.

Actress and model Jenny Shimizu on Lafayette Street in New York City.

Creative restaurateur and club owner Nur Khan at Kenmare on Kenmare in New York City.

Artist Bradley Andrew Rothenberg at Harif Guzman’s art studio. Tribeca, New York City.

Apple Via, organizer of the Reform School Benefit on Mott Street in New York City. Reform School gathered together some of the nation’s most talented visual artists under one roof to send a message that the time has come to fix our ailing public school system.Art marketer Heron Preston at Reform School benefit on Mott Street in New York City.Archduchess of Austria Francesca Von Habsburg enjoys Jazz in the West Village in New York City. Francesca is a leading figure in the art world by commissioning new works of contemporary art through her foundation called Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary.Artist Julian Schnabel poses for camera while watching a jazz performance at a private club in the West Village, New York City.INDyNS lead vocalist Billy Muncy and guitarist Adam Jones perform live at the Cake Shop on October 25th in New York City.Art photo book specialist Miwa Susuda at Dashwood Books on Bond Street in New York City.Fine Artist Serge Mikel on Mercer Street in New York City. Mr. Mikel specializes in abstract figurative drawings.World class chef Marcus Samuelsson prepares a delicious dinner at a private home in New York City. Mr. Samuelsson is an award-winning cookbook author whose 2006 African-inspired cookbook The Soul of a New Cuisine received the prize “Best International Cookbook” by the James Beard Foundation. Artist Realtor Nick Gavin poses for the camera in downtown New York City.

Actresses Cynthia Nixon and Claire Danes lend their support to Afgan Hands, a non profit organization dedicated to empowering Afgan widows. Photographed at Longchamp on Spring Street in New York City. Model Ling Tan at Phillips de Pury’s 22 Ways to Say black benefit in New York City.

Sobe Knight wears one of her ties from her design collection Swissknights at Good Units in New York City. Billy Muncy, lead vocalist for pop band INDyNS after hours at Select on Lafayette Street in New York City.Photographer Yusef Jones and Designer Andrew Clancey at Maripol’s book launch after party at the Hudson Hotel in New York City.Journalist Andre Manigault at Maripol’s book launch after party at the Hudson Hotel in New York City.Malia Scharf and Lino Meoli at the Maripol book launch after party at the Hudson Hotel in New York City. Photographer and Stylist Maripol celebrates the release of her new book aptly titled MARIPOL at the Hudson Hotel in New York City.Maripol dedicates a copy of her new book to designer Sobe Knight.Actress Laura Linney strolls down Broadway in New York City. Ms. Linney just wrapped the film, THE DETAILS starring opposite Tobey Maguire and directed by Jacob Aaron Estes.Photographer Darnell Scott at a private residence in New York City.Photographer Tierney Gearon on Lafayette Street in New York City. (Art work by Hakula)Actor Chris Blasman at the Mercer Hotel in New York City. Mr. Blasman rolls out his new clothing designs, Night Cap Homme, a new men’s line under the auspice of Carisa Brambles Nightcap Clothing’s Spring 2011 Collection. Photographer Terry Richardson on Spring Street in New York City.

Art writer Eve Therond at Don Hill’s on Greenwich Street in New York City. Artist Nate Lowman Rocks out at at Don Hill’s on Greenwich Street in New York City.Artist Nate Lowman after hours at Don Hill’s after hours at Don Hill’s on Greenwich Street in New York City. Fashion designer Charlotte Ronson blinded by flash on the dance floor after hours at Don Hill’s on Greenwich Street in New York City. Allison Gorsuch and Charlotte Ronson after hours at Don Hill’s on Greenwich Street in New York City.

Photographer Hanuk Hanuk attends a private party on Lafayette Street in New York City.Fashion designers Lisa Mayock and Jeff Halmos attend a private party on Lafayette Street in New York City.Designer Cynthia Rowley fashions humility and grace at a private residence on Lafayette Street in New York City. Fashion designer Alexander Wang tells ALEIM that he and Vanessa Traina are together but are not “together”. They both attend a private party at a residence on Lafayette Street in New York City.The artist Terence Koh formerly known as Asianpunkboy at a private residence on Lafayette Street in New York City.Fashion designer Jason Wu woos us with his smile at a private party on Lafayette Street in New York City. Mr. Wu is the designer of Michelle Obama’s inaugural ball gown.There is only one fashion muse and her name is Loulou de la Falaise! Photographed at a private party on Lafayette Street in New York City.Fashion designer Zac Posen creates intrigue at a private party on Lafayette Street in New York City.

Actor Keanu Reeves comes in for a close-up on Crosby Street in New York City. Graphic Artist Ruba Abu-Nimah and her son Henry Leutwyler on Crosby Street in New York City. Singer/songwriter Lyndrea Price talks about her latest musical collaborations and about the joys of being in New York City.Artist Peter Giang pictured on the back patio at Saturday’s on Crosby Street in New York City.Musician Sean Lennon on Spring Street in New York City reflects on his latest projects.

British designer, Misha Nonoo presented the Spring/Summer 2011 season of her New York Based collection, NONOO, at The Flower Shop in New York City. Her thirteen jackets are all distinctively superb. She uses noble fabrics such as silks, Irish linens, washed leathers and lightweight summer tweeds, with luxe trims including feathers, chains, studs and lacing. Her designs are both formal and chic for the timelessly elegant and daringly cool lady. This is one of the best jacket collections of the season. Nonoo has once again successfully carried on the tradition of making a collection of sublime jackets.

Alexander Gilkes attends the presentation of NONOO at the Flower Shop in New York City.Gallerist Alex Williams attends NONOO presentation at the Flowershop in New York City. Carl Heline attends the Misha Nonoo presentation at the flower shop in New York City.

Nomad journalist, Reilly Smith reports on Bon Odori, which is a traditional dance associated with the 500 year old Japanese Bon Festival, a Buddhist celebration to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. Today, the festival is considered an opportunity for distant families to reunite.

Documentarian and Actress, Malia Scharf at Cafe Select on Lafayette Street in New York City.

Photographer and designer, Sobe Knight wears dots over her eye inspired by African tradition signifying good luck. Below, she’s pictured in one of her mini tie’s from her tie line, Swissknights on Crosby Street in New York City.

The Lafayette Artist Crew, Alex Soroken, Kimbeley Carrington and Max Feuer on Lafayette Street in New York City

Fashion Manager, Rose Thomas on Lafayette Street in New York City.