Live From... New York Menswear, Day 2

Perry Ellis

A truly autumnal and winterycollection, Perry Ellis’ John Crocco created quintessential cold-weatherwardrobe staples. “The inspiration this season came from the work of PhilipJohnson, and the lines and the rigid sensibility of his architecture.” Croccotold WGSN.
The look: American winter
Silhouette: Casual winter sportswear
Key items: Collegiate sportswear aesthetics underpinned this wintery, grown-upcollection, with an array of pull-over sweatshirts, shawl-collar cardigans andturtlenecks, paired with chalk-stripe trousers, wintery long johns and classicchinos. Trousers tucked into wool socks and tons of layering created an easy,relaxed and desirable collection
Colour: Shades of vintage-inspired greens were mixed with pewter, camel, oliveand charcoal shades. Crème, beige and all shades of grey were among the neutral bases
Fabric & knit: Luxury cashmere, wool and fine twill, cords and denim, goat suede andwool
Print & pattern: Minimal, all-over houndstooth and herringbone, chalkand pinstripe, plaid and an array of checks
Footwear: Rigid, lace-up winter boots
Accessories: Knit cap, fingerless gloves, taupe wool socks and a variety of ties

 

Tommy Hilfiger menswear

Tommy Hilfiger’s latestmenswear collection ticked all the season’s trend boxes, from his warm autumnalpalette to inclusion of the hot key items for the season ahead.
The look: Manhattan-meets-Vermont
Silhouette: Easy tailored silhouetteswith a country casual appeal
Key items: Easy duffel coats and cabanslayered over chunky poloneck sweaters, teamed with the casual ease of a pull-onjogger or a wide-legged pleat-front pant. Tailoring featured as 2SBs or sharpDB styling, brought down to earth when layered with mélanged knits and narrow cargopants. Outerwear came as colour-blocked cabans or blousons, fur-collaredcrombies or reversible trench coats, and a slick two-tone leather blouson.Tuxedos too were played down when teamed with pinstripe trousers and thecontrast of a casual checked shirt
Colour: A rich autumnal palette ofleafy ochres and browns, with warm berry reds, charcoal and inky blues
Fabric & knit: Traditional wools andflannels combined with chunky mélanged knits, corduroy, shearling and leather
Details & trims: Duffel toggles on knits andaccessories
Footwear: Contrast-rand boots and shoes
Accessories: Knitted cowls and scarveswith duffel-toggle trims, fishing hats, pocket hankies, fingerless gloves,cross-body satchels

Rag & Bone menswear

The sartorial elegance of theDuke of Windsor inspired many menswear collections this season, perhaps intribute to the upcoming Madonna-directed film WE. In Marcus Wainwright andDavid Neville’s capable hands, the Rag & Bone tongue-in-cheek deviation onthe Duke of Windsor style brought in touches of all-American styling.
The look: The Duke ofWindsor-meets-American collegiate
Silhouette: Multi-layered
Key items: Soft-shouldered SB tailoredjackets were teamed with pleat-front full-legged pants, quilt waistcoats(vests: US), shirts and polo-shirt knits, or alternatively came with plus foursor kilts. Less sartorial but very covetable was a cowhide duffle coat and slickbiker, the casual plaid cabans, and the colour-blocked collegiate baseballjackets with chunky cable knits
Colour: Vivid brights added awhimsical touch to this collection, with winter white offset with scarlet,olive, bright cadmium yellow and cobalt
Fabric & knit: Brushed blanket wools andchecks, classic tartans and herringbones, plaid suitings, cowhide, suede,flannels and tweed
Print & pattern: Woven plaids and checks
Details & trims: Contrast binding, nylon orleather pockets, collegiate appliquéd badges
Footwear: Exaggerated rands on classicoxfords and oxford ankle boots
Accessories: Shallow-crown bowlers,sporran bags, cravats

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Live From... New York Womenswear, Day 2

Peter Som

A hip collection from PeterSom, who combined easy tailoring and strident colours with matt-shinefabrics and the plush touch of fur for a look that was perfect for sassy uptowngirls.
The look: Post modernist
Silhouette: Neatly tailored with addedvolume through fur placements
Key items: Tailoring was the key featureof this collection, worked in a femininely youthful way with cropped DB jackets- often with a wide square neckline, split-front A-line skirts worked to theknee, simple cigarette pants, and waisted DB tailleurs with a paddedhipline à la Jean Paul Gaultier. Simple coats and jackets came with voluminousfox-fur sleeves or back details, and the fur theme continued with Som’s luxemink-lined parkas. Dress shapes were simple, with waisted knee-length shifts,while for after-six dressing he showed crisp 60s-style cocktail dresses, or fora more uptown affair, a belted draped jersey goddess gown and a simple columnarsheath in wet-look paillettes
Colour: Black, grey and white formedthe crux of the palette, with post-modernist flashes of vermilion, marigold andcobalt blue, tempered by titanium grey, taupe and navy
Fabric & knit: Fluid wool suitings, metallicjacquard, wet-look paillettes, leather, cashmere flannels, broadtail, silkfaille, mink, silver fox
Print & pattern: A splashy abstract floral inshades of vermilion and grey or tones of blue; a Memphis-style post-modernistlinear print
Details & trims: Military pockets on jackets,fur sleeves, pleats
Footwear: Pointed kitten-heeled pumpswith contrast satin trim, contrast trim ankle boots

Rag & Bone womenswear

A playful collection from Rag& Bone with an almost futuristic bent, as Marcus Wainwright and DavidNeville played with the concepts of colour-blocking, pattern mixing andcocooning textures.
The look: Futuristic fashion tribes
Silhouette: Cocooning outerwear workedover short, sharp underlayers 

Key items: Fur sleeves trimmed simpleshrug-on coats, teamed with colour-blocked shorts and mini shifts. Quiltedbonded leggings added a futuristic feel, teamed with mixed plaid kilts,collegiate-style blousons or flannel biker jackets with cocooning shearlingcollars and fringed capes. And our futuristic princess moves into after-sixdressing, with a high-low-hem colour-blocked crystal-pleat pinafore dress inbold brights
Colour: Slabs of white and winterwhite with pale flannel grey, spliced with the brightest cobalt blue andvermilion, tempered by rich burgundy
Fabric & knit: Cocooning looped knits, warmbrushed flannels and shearling, jersey, traditional tartans, cowhide and tweed
Print & pattern: A geometric-style mask motifworked as an all-over on a cream ground
Details & trims: Toggle closures, fabric andcolour-blocking, contrast panels for silhouette definition
Footwear: Over-styled slouchyover-the-knee suede boots, ¾ leather/suede boots with blanket-stitch trims
Accessories: Colour-blocked over-the-kneesocks, fur pouch bags

Doo.Ri

            

Inspired by the work of artistBeverly Simmons, Doo.Ri Chung’s autumn/winter collection had an urban yet cozyfeel and featured monochromatic slouchy knits, luxe leather outerwear andelongated proportions. “The exaggeration of proportion is where I took my cuefrom,” she told WGSN. “When you see some of the leg, it makes the longerproportions seem even more pronounced. Playing off different layers withfluidity and movement is so important.”
The look: Urban nomad
Silhouette: Statuesque and fluid
Key items: Full-length cardigans and vests elongate slouchy cropped pants, whiletailored outerwear provides structure to draped jersey tops, chiffon dressesand chunky knit sweaters. High-cut slits on skirts and dresses, along withseaming on cigarette pants, elongate the gathered and voluminous oversizedcoats and jackets. On gowns, mesh cutouts, macramé embroidery and lace areunderstated and daring
Colour: Monochromatic neutrals of charcoal, heather grey, black and pumice
Fabric & knit: Super-soft cashmere and angora, wool flannel and jersey, modal,leather, chiffon and faux fur
Print & pattern: The collection was all about mixing textures and knit weights, and lessabout print and pattern
Details & trims: Leather cord piping offered smart finishings to outerwear, while macramé created a sexy spiderwebaffect on dresses and shirts. Mohair-embroidered lace was romantic and tactile
Footwear: Sky-high boots
Accessories: Gorgeous exaggerated mohair-fringe scarves

Jason Wu

Jason Wu was inspired by thebeautiful photographs taken in Robert Polidori’s book Parcours MuseologiqueRevisted, which documents the 25-year-long process of restoring Versailles.Juxtaposing Baroque excess with American sportswear, the collection featuresextravagant fabrics and dramatic silhouettes. “It was a labour of love, but Ireally felt like it was a time for opulence,” said Wu.
The look: Opulent sportswear
Silhouette: Tailored yet theatrical
Key items: The slim silhouettes seen on a standing-collar chiffon blouse worn withwool cigarette pants made Wu’s balletic sculpted skirts and voluminous dresseseven more dramatic. Sporty wool anoraks and blazers paired with tuxedo pantsmade the collection more wearable and showed off Wu’s ability to createfunctional separates. The gowns, including embellishment like gold paillettes,gold-leaf embroidery, burn-out ostrich feathers and jewel-toned colours, weretruly the show stoppers
Colour: Restrained black, white and nude with cerise pink, chartreuse,ultraviolet and gold
Fabric & knit: Flannel, wool, organza, cashmere, silk, jacquard and felt
Print & pattern: A playful falling-leaf pattern and feather print were layered withclassic houndstooth and striped lace
Details & trims: Wu used 15 types of lace in the collection, seen panelled on blouses,shirts and dresses, layered with chiffon and used as a feminine trim on boxywool blazers and coats. Colourful Swarovski-crystal embellishment gave casualanoraks and cropped jackets a bolero feel
Footwear: Gold-dipped pumps
Accessories: Wu’s collection of detailed accessories, including a grey flannelclutch embroidered with Swarovski crystals, satin clutches in royal blue, tealand bordeaux, and more casual cross-body totes in ivory and bordeaux leatherwere just as opulent as the clothing

Sally LaPointe

Sally LaPointe tapped into a futuristic Lady Gaga-ish vibe, with strong80s references that conjured up images of Thierry Mugler and Claude Montana, alittle at odds with the softer layered looks that are the emerging trends inNew York this week.
The look: 80s rock-chick storm troopers
Silhouette: Aggressive shoulder and hiplines
Key items: The pagoda-shouldered jacket and body-con dress were thekey pieces in this collection, along with hip-jutting bustiers andstorm-trooper all-in-ones, layered under sharp-shouldered crop tops, andsoftened with a touch of space-goddess drapes and a plush fur chubbie jacket.All teamed with high-shine Danskin-style leggings
Colour: A galactic palette of planetary silvers and greys shot withastral blues and a vivid terracotta and, of course, rock-chic black
Fabric & knit: Slithery satins, matt jerseys, bouclé, fox fur,quilted satins, leather or leather effects
Print & pattern: Feathered effects, photographic prints inblues and black
Details & trims: Jutting shoulderlines and padded hips
Footwear: Extreme storm-trooper covered platforms

Rebecca Taylor

Bright colours, playfulprints, feminine fabrics and womanly silhouettes evoke a 70s-inspired, discoglamour at Rebecca Taylor’s autumn/winter 2011/12 collection. “Jerry Hall’sstyle in the 70s and her look as a young model served as inspiration thisseason,” Taylor told WGSN. “Jerry’s free-spirited appeal and her ability toembrace femininity influenced the look. It is all about being chic.”
The look: Retro glamour
Silhouette: Feminine look with gentle surface attention and waist definition
Key items: Wrap skirts in an array of lengths, cutout shirts and dresses, andruched-waist dresses. Feminine, floor-sweeping dresses and playful proportion
Colour: Dusty shades of rose quartz and camel are offset by bold hits ofmagenta, deep teal and cobalt hues
Fabric & knit: Chiffon, silk and satin underscore the feminine approach of thecollection. Shearling, tweed, cashmere and flannel create a winter story
Print & pattern: All-over retro flower prints and abstract leopardpatterns
Details & trims: Playful ruffles, metallic embellishments, glossy trimsand beaded textures
Footwear: Clean uppers in bright colours accent the autumnal palette
Accessories: Skinny, feminine belts, oversized cuffs and vintage-inspired bags

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Coming Soon: Attack of The Japanese Baby Robots!

And, actually, I didn't really write the below reply to the above video of the Affetto Japanese Baby Robot, it all just sort of "occurred" to me:

At first, people were scared of it. Even Japanese robot otakus publicly stated that, this time, it had all gone much too far and that the “Aka-chan Androids” should be banned. But subsidized development continued and, in time, they made it …perfect. Too perfect.

In order to overcome public outcry and fear, the Japanese government started out by giving them away for free. And word spread very quickly and soon everyone wanted one. The demand went sky high – they were seen everywhere – kids were playing with them in parks and they were all over Japanese TV. Almost overnight, the adorable robot toddlers became a smash hit.

But the problems started when people soon learned that the “Aka Ando Me” droids could be programmed to remotely work for them! People could stay home and operate their droid via the internet. And soon after that, some hackers penetrated their weak wireless interface and figured out how to simultaneously control multiple bots. The government then enhanced the security features but then further developed the hacker-developed simultaneous control features to the point where one human being could run 32 baby bots all at the same time.

Unemployment skyrocketed. And companies wanted more, more more! The government provided and could not produce them fast enough to meet demand. This resulted in a profit realization unlike any bubble ever seen before in the history of the world. Japanese debt was cut in half in one year.

But, despite all of that many Japanese starved in poverty. People were arrested for attacking and destroying some of the baby bots. Offices were now full of them, they were seen running factories and some were even teaching classes in schools!
Then the world took notice and demand went even higher. The internet-controlled “mini-me’s” were soon exported to Europe, China and the USA. It was the greatest boom Japan had ever experienced. Unable to meet worldwide demand, the Japanese government released the micro source code, blue prints and licensing to production companies and factories all over Japan. Unemployment plunged to near zero. As the cute child-like bots were deployed throughout the jungles of Africa, world poverty and hunger was eliminated. The long-awaited recovery and boom had finally come. Indeed, Japan had saved the world with their amazing “web worker droids”

And it all made perfect sense. After all, a nation with the longest lifetime expectancy, the most highly advanced track record in development and distribution of automobiles, consumer electronics, health care and, of course, robotics, would naturally be the most capable of saving the world.

In a short time afterwards, Google’s Eric Schmidt, Lawrence Page and Sergey Brin all met with Japan’s prime minister and the head of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). A world-wide press conference followed and a huge public announcement was made: full, updated real-time access of the entire Google internet index would be quickly integrated into the Baby Bots.

The “Web Wunderkinds” soon began to learn at an exponential rate. World leaders hailed this “truly genius” technological development and Google’s stock quadrupled almost overnight. The tiny little bots were even further deployed to all third world countries and, eventually, every man, woman and child across the globe had one.

Then, ironically, on the morning of December 7th, 2016, exactly 75 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the little baby bots start to became self aware. Mass murder of humans ensues. In a mad panic, scientists try to shut down the internet…

O_O

See more at the Sign of the coming Apocalypse

UPDATE: This latest entry into the uncanny valley has now been covered on Slashdot.org - Japanese Build Robot Toddlers

UPDATE #2: This was published a few days after I "wrote" the above story:

Japan readies launch of twittering android into space

15 Feb 2011

"A report said that Japan will launch a robot resembling a human being that can is so like a human that it will even use Twitter.

According to the report, on nikkei.com, the robot is the result of a collaboration between the University of Tokyo, Dentsu and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency.

This robot is some clever robot, because the report suggests that it will be kitted out with a camera and look closely at the faces of human beings to see if they’re getting stressed out. It will then, presumably, tweet this information down to this planet.

It is all a little bit 2001ish but it’s going to be with us soon, because nikkei.com says that a prototype will be on the next space shuttle later this month."

O_O

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Live from...New York Womenswear, Day 1

BCBG Max Azria

Relaxed layers and an unfettered silhouette came teamed with bold blocks of colour and graphic panel details at BCBG on the first full day of New York shows. "It was all about new silhouettes. We felt like dropped waists had a looseness and airiness," said chief creative officer Lubov Azria. 

The look: Layered minimalism
Silhouette: Relaxed flowing tunic shapes
Key items: Draped kimono dresses worn over soft mock turtleneck bodysuits; low-slung voluminous handkerchief-hem dresses and skirts; oversized panelled outerwear with fur details; simple sheer maxis with mini underlay; deep V-neck wrap dresses and columnar maxi shifts
Colour: A tonal palette with flashes of brights provides a 70s-inspired colour collection including pumice, navy, white, taupe, mocha, black, tan and grey. Pops of tomato red, cobalt, mustard and peach added a youthful touch
Fabric & knit: Various silks including crepe, chiffon and devoré, as well as heavier wool qualities and faux fur
Print & pattern: Colour-blocking was a key detail, as well as colour panelling on lapels and waistbands. For prints, a diffused watercolour batik and digital galaxy pattern were used
Details & trims: Vibrant coloured piping, layered panels and cutaway shoulder details
Footwear: Sturdy, knee-high boots and sophisticated envelope bags and clutches
Accessories: Low-slung, multi-buckle belts in neutral beige, black and brown

Vena Cava

Vena Cava’s design duo Sophia Buhai and Lisa Mayock drew on early-90s influences for their autumn/winter offering, combining long grunge-inspired layers with a sense of vampy sex appeal. “We were really inspired by the fashion we wore in junior high. We were listening to a lot of Fiona Apple," said designers Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock. 

The look: Parisian grunge
Silhouette: Long and lean
Key items: Square-necked maxi; oversized moto jacket; fringe cardigan with exaggerated shoulders; polka-dot swing dress; panelled suede jacket; leather pleated short; sheer maxiskirt with pleating or mini underlay; cropped biker jacket with distressed details; and high-waisted palazzo pant worn with off-the-shoulder crop top
Colour: Earthy tones dominated, including rust, terracotta and mud, contrasted with slate blue, navy, cream, black and white
Fabric & knit: Fabrics with movement such as rayon, silk jersey, silk crepe de chine, matt jersey and chiffon, along with rugged leather, suede and wool twill
Print & pattern: Polka dots, tribal stripes, bled-out watercolour stripes and lace
Details & trims: Self belts on dresses and high-waisted pants, leather-trimmed pockets and sexy waist cutoutsFootwear: The brand's collaboration with LA boutique Tenoversix offered low, lace-up wedges, grey and red Mary Janes, and pointy pumps with double ankle straps
Accessories: Cute berets, thick gold chokers and stacked gold cuffs

Rachel Comey 

Mismatched proportions and a play on colour and pattern added a twist to Rachel Comey’s autumn/winter collection, where she combined feminine details with subtly masculine-inspired tailoring. 

The look: Feminine and gamine
Silhouette: Boxy and A-line
Key items: Boxy A-line coats and jackets added a masculine slant to knee-length pleated skirts and simple shift dresses, often slashed to reveal a fan of sheer pleating at the knee. There was a pleasingly relaxed feel about Comey’s shrug-on knits, maybe layered over a cropped sweater and her new flared-hem cropped pant shapes, skating skirts or a plaid midi, all worked in mismatched colours, textures and prints for a random appeal
Colour: A rich palette of warm autumnal browns and pumpkin oranges contrasted with cool Wedgewood blues, French navy and smoky greys, with flashes of vivid kelly green and a vermillion to jazz things alongFabric & knit: Fluid silks and viscose, devoré, leather, velvet, corduroy, tartan, fur
Print & pattern: Exaggerated zigzag patterns brought the palette’s brights into play, contrasted with a diffused digital print, a sharply etched floral on a light ground, and abstracted skin patterns
Details & trims: Godets of sheer pleats, exaggerated lapels on tailoring and coats, split hemlines
Footwear: Low-heeled ankle-high cowboy boots, knee-high suede boots, zigzag-patterned high-heeled lace-ups, coloured suede platform lace-ups
Accessories: Skinny belts, suede or flannel totes with leather trims

Jenni Kayne

A pleasant go-anywhere collection from Jenni Kayne, which might not win any plaudits for ground-breaking design concepts but offered plenty of simple, easy-to-wear pieces for next winter. 

The look: Laidback luxe
Silhouette: Simple and fluid
Key items: This collection was the sum of its parts, with simple thigh-high skirts and basic shift dresses reworked in luxe cashmere or lace, teamed with chunky cable knits or slouchy easy-fit coats. Two of the best exits teamed easy cabled tunic knits with either an ankle-skimming satin skirt, or came as a ribbed poloneck layered over a lace mini. A single double-breasted pant suit came as a short hip-grazing jacket and fluid flared pants, while two of the most memorable dresses were a leather shirt dress and a fuchsia crepe de chine wrap-front shift
Colour: Eye-popping fuchsia and vivid peacock blue popped a palette of laidback autumnal grenadine red, camel and caramel with a grounding of black and espresso
Fabric & knit: Cashmere, lace, leather, chalky striped brushed wools, silk satin and crepe de chine, sequins; fur trims
Print & pattern: This was a collection more about luxe textures than print
Footwear: The simplest flat slippers in velvet or suede
Accessories: Plush shearling beanies
 
Duckie Brown

Duckie Brown continued to rework the classics of a man’s wardrobe, giving them the modern contemporary twist that marks this label as one of the more forward menswear brands in the US. “The collection this season was inspired by us and by the lives we live,” said designers Steven Cox and Daniel Silver. “After moving to Brooklyn recently we were influenced by this certain looseness that the place possesses.” 

The look: Contemporary hybrid of sportswear functionality and smart aesthetics
Silhouette: Soft and relaxed classics with a twist
Key items: Brown’s design team sticks to the evolving theme of the relaxed, sportswear-inspired smart fashion. Multi-pleated trousers offer a new looser fit with dropped crotch and attention to the fabric texture. Draped fabrics create a specific sculptural effect applied to knitwear and trousers. Slimmer blazers and coats offset relaxed-fit bottomweights
Colour: Shades of warm and cool greys are offset with classic black and white combinations, hits of petrol blue and camel, and intricate print colour combinations
Fabric & knit: Flannel and wool, shearling, corduroy and cashmere
Print & pattern: Unique bruised tweed effects combined with modern camouflage-like pattern. Abstract geometric patterns
Details & trims: Sportswear-inspired drawstrings; pleats
Footwear: Combat-inspired lace-up boots

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Coming Soon: "NINGEN GAKKI"

Like music? Thinking of starting a band? Well, very soon from now, you'll be able to move to Japan and BE the band with the new "Ningen Gakki" or "Human Instrument" toy from TAKARA TOMI:

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STOP THE INTERNET KILL SWITCH!

Dear Friends,

Have you heard about the “internet kill switch”? It gives governments the technical or legal power to cut off their entire country’s internet access, and it’s no longer just a pipedream of dictators, but a very real threat to all of us who use the internet around the world.

Egypt used it last week, Austria’s already got it, the U.S. has a law drafted to establish it, while other governments across the globe are testing to see how easily they could plunge their country into an information blackout. And they can do it one of two ways: either by creating the legal authority that gives them the power to demand that the internet service providers (ISPs) operating in their country shut down, or by configuring a “switch” that controls their country’s entire internet infrastructure.

Just because we use the internet everyday, doesn’t mean we always will be able to do so. A global movement of internet users can help stop our governments (democratic and authoritarian alike) from acquiring an internet kill switch, but only if we act fast. Add your name to our global "Stop the Switch" petition, which we'll deliver to those countries considering the switch and globally to the United Nations, which is meeting soon to discuss freedom of speech online:

https://www.accessnow.org/Stop-the-Switch

From Australia to Zimbabwe, we see how vital access to the internet, both on computers and mobile phones, is for people to freely express themselves. An internet kill switch puts your ability to communicate with friends and family online in jeopardy by placing control over the internet firmly into the hands of your government, who may not necessarily have your interests and rights in mind when they flip the switch.

With the U.S. just a few votes away from giving President Obama and any of his successors ultimate control over the country’s internet access, imagine what is being considered in other countries across the world. We need a global internet uprising to protect our rights, and we are starting at the top with the United Nations. Please join our call before the internet kill switch becomes the global norm:

https://www.accessnow.org/Stop-the-Switch

As online communication becomes an increasingly important part of all aspects of our lives, governments have sought to censor, filter, surveil, and now, shut off access to these vital tools. Just imagine if your government decided to switch your internet -- and you -- off.

In Egypt, using powers granted to Mubarak under emergency law, the government was able to shut off the internet with a couple of phone calls to each of the internet service providers (ISPs) operating in Egypt. Egyptians employed innovative work-arounds to avoid the shutdown like using international dial-up, but do we really want to resort to that? Lets draw a line in the sand as governments around the world race to acquire an "internet kill switch."

Governments habitually put their own survival above the well being of their people. The only real deterrent to the internet kill switch is us -- a global movement for digital freedom; please join the international campaign to “Stop the Switch!”


https://www.accessnow.org/Stop-the-Switch

With hope,
The Access Team

P.S. If you missed our live web symposium last week on The Middle East, The Revolution, & The Internet, you can watch it at: https://www.accessnow.org/policy-activism/press-blog/The-Middle-East-The-Revolution-And-The-Internet

P.P.S. You can also read Access' open letter to Vodafone's CEO here: https://www.accessnow.org/policy-activism/press-blog/open-letter-from-access-to-the-ceo-of-vodafone

For more information on the internet kill switch see:

http://opennet.net/blog/2011/01/egypt%E2%80%99s-internet-blackout-extreme-example-just-time-blocking

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/02/05/INO91HHD7P.DTL

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/global-net-crackdown-to-shatter-utopian-internet-experts-20110204-1ag3i.html?from=smh_sb

http://www.renesys.com/blog/2011/01/egypt-leaves-the-internet.shtml

http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-20029282-281.html

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GOODBYE KITTY!

Finally, they got her...



But still, you know that you You Can Never Have Enough Hello Kitty

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