sold for $43 million dollars...

 i woke up this morning and saw that this painting was sold for $43 million dollars.

imagine finding one of these at a thrift store and then painting over it because you thought it was a child's art project. i know i would have.

i guess something is worth whatever one is willing to pay for it.

i dont know bout $43 million, however.


via nbcnews.com

"Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, has sold a 1953 painting for $43.8 million at a New York City auction, according to reports. 

The sale of the large 1953 painting by abstract expressionist artist Barnett Newman set an auction record for his work.

Sotheby's said Tuesday the record price for "Onement VI" includes the buyer's premium.

The painting is the last of six in Newman's Onement series. They're characterized by what's called the zip, a distinctive stripe running down the center of the canvas. Four are in museum collections.

"Onement V" sold at auction last year for $22.4 million, the artist's previous auction record.

Newman was an exhibitions organizer of the newly opened Betty Parson Gallery in 1946. He played a vital role in the careers of Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and others. He also influenced the next generation of artists including Frank Stella.

Newman died in 1970."

benjamin bixby

im not exactly sure if i have ever mentioned this before, but i named my dog after this clothing line..

my dog's name is benjamin bixby, which is the name of Andre 3000s failed clothing line. before i started dabbling in menswear officially, this was my inspiration. so vintage, yet so modern.

Southern Gentlemen's Brunch (1st Recap)

The Gentlemen's Spring Brunch, I hosted two weeks ago was amazing. Please enjoy these photos c/o GBurkeImages

These are only a few images and a full recap is sure to follow. Thank you so much to our fine sponsors and vendors.

The Carraway Concept
Marlo Zappley: Mary Kay Specialist
Charlotte Style Magazine
Lemond Modeling Agency
DuRand Washington Travel
Elle VJ Boutique
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You can click on each name to be taken to their sites. 

if you live in the charlotte or surrounding areas we would love to have you on board. 

so many exciting things to come. 

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10 great pins for your Saturday

ahh yes...

10 stylish pins from pinterest.

all of these pins and their sources can be found HERE 

from the weekend...

This weekend was the 2nd annual Southern Gentlemen's Brunch. It was amazing. As you can tell the gentlemen were dressed in the finest Spring wear in an intimate setting to share in fashion and discussion. 

We had gentlemen to fly in from as far as Chicago. I was truly pleased. 

Photos will be released soon.

Hashtag #TheGentlemensBrunch #GentlemensBrunch to see all of the amazing photos. 

JOIN US!

gentlemen if you are in the Charlotte and surrounding areas, please join us for The Gentlemen's Brunch social hour at 11am this saturday april 27th. while the brunch is already full, there are amazing vendors we'd love for you to check out during our social hour

RSVP to info@thegentlemensbrunch.com to attend. SPACE is limited.