ANTONY for YOOX.COM
A one-of-a-kind collection piece
Up for online charity auction on eBay.com in February
Design by Antony Hegarty
Up for online auction at EBAY.com on February 14th 2008, all proceeds will go to
Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP), as requested by Antony.
These ideas provided the foundation for the encounter between YOOX.COM , the No.1 virtual boutique of multi-brand fashion & design in the world, and Antony of Antony And The Johnsons, the English musician loved by Lou Reed and who, with just two albums, has been applauded by both the public and international critics—winning the prestigious Mercury Music Prize in 2005, for the album I'm a Bird Now.
The result of the collaboration is a dress designed by the musician and produced by YOOX.COM, which will be auctioned on EBAY.com from the 14 th of February 2008. Following the designer's wish, the proceeds of the sale will be donated to the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP), the American grassroots organisation that fights for the rights of all people to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination or violence
The dress, made from white silk jersey, has been made by hand and produced in a single model signed by Antony himself. Evoking a kimono, the sleeves are short, the hems are unfinished, and the front is adorned with an elegant abstract design. Following the lines of a tunic, the opening is at the rear and can be tied on both sides, which makes it suitable for all body shapes and silhouettes.
With its essential and refined lines, exalted by an immaculate whiteness, the piece expresses the same qualities found in its creator's poetic musicality.
Antony sings about hope, pain, disillusionment, and love, modulating his voice with a 'boudoir' intimacy and yet is capable of transforming his songs into a clear social and ethical message, underlining every human being's inviolable right to dignity.
ANTONY for YOOX.COM is the first in a series of future projects that YOOX.COM will develop with other musicians.
In collaboration with NABA ( New Academy of Fine Arts – Milan)
Established in Italy in 2000, YOOX.COM is the No.1 virtual boutique of multi-brand fashion & design in the world. In 2006, three million visitors per month made it their shopping destination of choice, with roughly one million items delivered worldwide. Thanks to a direct relationship with designers, manufacturers and authorized dealers, YOOX.COM is the only destination offering an infinite mix & match of hard-to-find styles and trends:
*Exclusive collections for YOOX.COM by prestigious Italian and international design
*A carefully selected range of end-of-season clothing and accessories at accessible price
*Vintage collectibles
*Capsule collections by cutting-edge designers previously confined to selling in a few fashion capitals
*Worldwide premières of new brand
*A fine selection of design and rare books
SYLVIA RIVERA LAW PROJECT
SYLVIA RIVERA LAW PROJECT is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. SRLP seeks to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. Sylvia Rivera Law Project
ANTONY
OFFICIAL MYSPACE
Antony was born in England, but moved to New York at the beginning of the 1990s, where he attended classes in experimental theatre at New York University. There, he deepened his knowledge of transvestism in the avant-garde scene, and began putting together his first shows. He performed mainly at the Pyramid Club, where his After Hours Cabaret became a point of reference for an audience that was alternative, sensitive, and selective. With each show his style became increasingly refined, to the point of attracting the attention of Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson, who both declared themselves completely enraptured by the intensity of his voice, which has garnered comparisons with the greatest soul and blues singers.
In 2003, Lou Reed included Antony among the guest artists featured on The Raven, the album dedicated to Edgar Allen Poe, for which he executed a ghostly version of "Perfect Day". Their collaboration continued with Reed's next album, a live record entitled Animal Serenade: "Candy Says", one of the Velvet Underground's old gems, was dusted off and given a splendid reinterpretation by Antony.
2005 saw the release of Antony's second solo album, I'm a Bird Now, which is characterised by intense acoustic ballads and features the co-operation of illustrious guests like Lou Reed, Boy George, Rufus Wainwright, and Devendra Banhart. Both the public and critics were captivated by the magic of that album, which went on to win the prestigious Mercury Music Prize as best album of the year. Along with the records he has released with The Johnsons, Antony's career has been notable for his numerous collaborations with other artists over the years: Current 93 and Michael Cashmore, Cocorosie, Joan as Police woman, Devendra Banhart, My friend Robot, and Björk, among others. Other highlights include his work with the famous video artist Charles Atlas, with whom he created Turning, a performance made up of a fascinating mix of music and images. Antony has also been featured in two films: Animal Factory, by Steve Buscemi, and Sébastien Liftshitz's Wild Side. He is currently mixing his highly anticipated third album, whose release is scheduled for the fall of 2008.
AUCTION CAUSE
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