Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta is too Sexy for his Shirt(s): Behind the Scenes at RAGGED

To shoot the cover of our brand new issue of RAGGED, we took over the illustrious Milk Studios in New York City for a whole day of fun with Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta. We called in the lovely Noreen Comody to model along with Gabe, and the magic unfolded beautifully. Gabe provided the tunes - mostly hiphop, old and new - and literally danced throughout the day in front of the camera and during downtime, charming everyone on set. Special thanks go out to photographer Ben Watts, stylist Misha Rudolph, makeup artist Denice Markey, hair stylist Colleen Creighton and tailor Susan Balcunas for making the day such a resounding success.  Check out a few photos we grabbed while hanging out on the set, and download the new issue for free now!

Hey who’s that?

Whoever he is, he’s looking good.

Hey! It’s Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta!

Break it down Gabe!

You just keep on dancing.

And put a shirt on dammit!

And another shirt!

And another shirt! PS. Hey there, Parker!

Whew, that’s better. Now let’s shoot!

Wait, put on one more shirt.

That’s better. Now let’s keep shooting.

Can we get a big finish, Gabe?

No…like BIG.

Thank you!

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Download the Free NEW Issue of RAGGED Ft. Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta Now!

Here at RAGGED, we have been working tirelessly to perfect our brand new issue featuring cover star Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship, and we couldn’t be prouder to unveil it to you today! We’ve made some changes this time around to include MORE of what you love - more of your favorite bands like Passion Pit, OK Go, Fefe Dobson, Kid Sister & Kate Nash, and new style articles to help you further navigate the fashion world!  Download the new issue today for free, and let us know what you think of the new style in the comments!

INSIDE RAGGED #8
COVER
Gabe Saporta‘s Starship Enterprise: The Man Makes the Clothes

SOUND
Joy to the Girl: Fefe Dobson is Queen of Her World
OK Go: Hail to the Style Chiefs
Kid Sister: Just One of the Girls
Passion Pit: A Manner of Style
Kate Nash: London Dressing
Chris Kasper: Straightforward and Sublime
Annie Stela Weathers the Storm

STYLE
Trends: Classic Cocktails & No Boys Allowed
You Wear It Well: Rachel Kolar Plays It Avant Hard
Street Level: Vivian Girls in Los Angeles
Dress Code: One Piece Four Ways
Play It Again: Four Stylists Pick Their Favorite Songs

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Ragged Riches: This season shoes get weird

Karl Lagerfeld doesn’t really use computers, but he buys them because they’re pretty. - the cut
Have we ever mentioned that we’re obsessed with Nicole Richie, because we are and by transitive properties we are obsessed with Winter Kate. - fashionista
Corinne Bailey Rae may be Marc Jacobs’s new Louis Vuitton muse. Or maybe she just scored a good seat to the show. Too soon to tell. - fwd
Here’s a little tidbit about what LVMH did to snag themselves a Phoebe Philo. - fashionologie
Here’s a closer look at Louis Vuitton’s crazy ass, spring boots. We think the heel is a doornob. And the tuft is a popple! - high snobette
Speaking of sweet footwear, here’s your chance to bid on Robert Pattinson’s Birkenstocks. - the cut
And Margiela dirties our shoes up for us. This is a DIY waiting to happen. - gq
Watch the Miu Miu runway and judge for yourself. Minimal or underwhelming. - t magazine
Now for overwhelming, Amy Winehouse to design a line with Fred Perry. - wwd
Vogue UK has locked down Fall 2010’s trends. - vogue uk
Louise Ebel is everywhere again, probably a good time to check out her blog. - miss pandora
Do you like dancing zombie models? We thought you might. Click to watch the ladies dance. - 160 grams

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Ragged tips its hat to - Lorick

I’ve been a huge fan of Abigail Lorick’s eponymous line, Lorick, for a few seasons now. If the name sounds familiar to you it’s because a large chunk of Blair Waldorf’s GG wardrobe comes out of that New York showroom. Her SS 2010 collection though is by far her best. It’s structured and classic but young at the same time with sheer paneling rendering classic pieces casual and lingerie inspired looks in conservative cuts. This is exactly the way you should be dressing for spring’s return to girlish style. Check out more looks after the jump.

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Desperately Seeking Beyonce and Gaga: Telephone Video is Out

The Video/Collaboration/Fashion-porn that is Lady Gaga, featuring Beyonce’s Telephone video is finally out. We’re pretty sure Gaga’s channeling Madge in Desperately Seeking Susan on the bottom. The song may be rubbish, but the video is pretty great, although it’s oddly once again about poisoning your boyfriend to death.  This time Beyonce get’s in on the fun, poisoning her own boyfriend, and possibly even stealing the whole show from Gaga.

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Rockstar Style: Leather Sunglasses

I’m so into these sunglasses, largely because they remind me of Dylan’s wayfarers in ‘Don’t Look Back’. While I don’t think Dylan would ever be so affected as to wear leather-coated-flat-top-sunglasses particular ones, people who read fashion blogs are, so you’re in luck. Pick em up here.

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Ragged Riches:  We’re Back, and we brought Chanel

Ungaro gives Lindsay the boot. The tasteless, stack heeled, boot, we’d imagine. - ssla
Also in poor taste, this uncomfortable Jen Anniston/Gerry Butler W Mag cover. - fashioncopious
Conversely, Ellesse’s (yeah, they’re back) new collection makes us so happy. Especially as our boyfriend just begged us not to wear sportif looks and we told him to screw off.  - t magazine
Here’s the rumor that was going around about Chanel’s Icebergs earlier this week. - fashionista
And here’s the truth. - the cut
And here’s the Chanel show in full because you probably want to memorize it. - t magazine
Karl Lagerfeld is keeping busy, he’ll also be shooting the Pirelli calendar this year. - nitrolicious
Kylie Minogue illustrates why shorts should be worn everywhere by everyone. - the cut
Madonna’s line for Macy’s will be a Lourdes inspired children’s line. - the cut
Carine Roitfeld may have been blacklisted from Balenciaga for the unthinkable. - fashionista
Meryl Streep is a feisty little slut. - people
Dig this little girl’s runway walk. - youtube via refinery 29
Louis Vuitton is perfect if not that wearable. - all the range
Chloe rocks the Meow-Miu on the cover of Elle UK. - studded hearts

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Pop’s Cream of the Crop

This is Pop C.R.E.A.M. from Pop’s Spring/Summer 2010 issue features Lindsey, Hanne Gaby and a slew of other young-uns pent up in a manor. Sort of what IMG housing might look like if it were based out of Hyannis Port. Shot by one of the most compelling portrait artists out there today, Tina Barney, the ed showcases some of Spring’s best looks in an aesthetically decadent way.

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RAGGED Alum Rooney to Release New Album, Eureka, in June

Exciting news today! One of our favorite RAGGED alums, Rooney, will be releasing a brand new album, Eureka, this Spring - June 8th to be precise.  For their third full-length release, the band has returned to their roots to write and produce the entire record themselves. The resulting 12 tracks have been described as a prime example of “the band’s knack for creating melodic hooks, reverberating guitars and heartfelt harmonies,” and we simply couldn’t be more excited to hear it. Stay tuned for more info and peeks into the release, and in the meantime, have fun re-reading our 2007 interview with the band as they were preparing to release their second album.

Photo by Jeff Sciortino

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Copy Cat: Lissy Trullie

So everybody’s had a bit of a girl crush on Lissy Trullie since Ryan McGinley took his naked frolicking pictures of the then unknown. But her bona fide talent combined with good looks and a brief stint as Leger campaign girl have made her a rock and roll icon, despite the fact that she rarely strays away from classic black. And that’s okay with us.

Body Suit, Zimmerman; Pants, Stella McCartney; Jacket, Preen; Clogs, Sam Edelman; Hat, Eugenia Kim.

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