There’s a lot to be learned from this one. First and foremost, your pants are probably too long. You need to find opportunities to sing with your friends. Maybe this is the season you wear an ascot.

This songs always been so good, we thought you should see the video directed by Martin Baker. Steal some backwards dance moves. Two-tone rudies, lift ya feet!

The pièce de résistance to our lessons and guides, Launderette is proud to introduce its very own instructional bow tying tutorial. With so many, quite serviceable, bow tie videos out there, we knew ours had to be something unique. So in homage to our favorite new wave auteurs, we put together a how-to film with a french twist. It figures Cahiers would have wanted you to know how to get these things around your necks as much as we do.

We hope this inspires a few of you to maybe try an alternative to your bolo. Rest assured, with a little practice it’s as easy as tying your shoes.

* There are a bunch of Launderette products lurking about this video. See how many you can find.

Some of Launderette teamed up with some of Urbanic Paper Boutique to cover their Summer Social event. Ice cream was consumed, lemonade sipped, pinwheels constructed and spun.

Be on the watch for more from Design Life Cinema soon!

In light of a great bands farewell, we wanted to post a little something. We love a lot of LCD Soundsystem videos. It was Disco Infiltrator that taught me: when in doubt on the dance floor – use more arms. I saw Movement and knew that these guys were trouble. But Dougal Wilson’s Tribulations was the one that restored faith in music videos in general.

One take, interaction with multiple screens… This kind of thing is so fun, and done here at its best. Thanks LCD. You were never afraid of the white Jeans.

Paul’s tribute to Liz

Her violet eyes and deep décolletage. Her onyx waves of hair and thick arched brows. Her saucy portrayal of Maggie in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof and as petulant daughter of a rancher, Leslie, in Giant. This is how Launderette chooses to remember Elizabeth Taylor.

Things fall apart.

Phil Harder has shot most of Duluth band, Low’s, videos over the years. Over The Ocean has always been our favorite. The music is calm & beautiful, you’re slightly worried about someone getting beaned by a toaster, Zak Sally’s wearing the hell outta that watch… It all seems appropriate to share this overcast Monday morning. We love towards the end when guitarist, Alan, glances up as if he’s felt it start to rain. Here’s to everyone staying dry today.

The new Low album, “C’mon” drops (we had to, right?) – April 12, 2011. Snuggle up with the new single if you haven’t already:

Try To Sleep – Low (mp3)

Video footage of The Hill-Side‘s ’11 spring/summer line. Launderette loves these guys. Beautiful quality fabrics, made into gorgeous ties, handkerchiefs, and scarves. The new editions look outstanding.

Wedding photographer Heather Kincaid shot this great stop motion video of Hitched. It’s got a big Launderette bow tie tutorial right in the middle.

Thanks Heather!

Here is a teaser of us and our ties out at Hitched this past weekend. We weren’t able to shoot much due to “intern-al” issues, but you’ll get a taste. Photos and video are starting to pour in from all over. More to come!

*Thanks to Serena Grace, & Misha West for these beautiful pictures.

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Kilian Martin stars as the pogo-ing dreamboat in this handsome spot by Atelier Franck Durand.
Like being well dressed, freestyle skateing always makes a great impression.
We love his haircut… and his socks… and his Half-Cabs.