I'm a little late on seeing Bill Cunningham New York, but oh my dear, I recommend it to any and all.
It's about one of the first true street style photographers, Bill, who now works for the New York Times. He's quite a character. As you'll find out in the film, for a long time, he lived in a very small apartment in New York's Carnegie Hall building. Recently he and other artist tenants who had lived there since the late 40s were forced to vacate. Turns out there's a documentary on that subject, called Lost Bohemia, which I'd very much like to see.
ANYWAY. Bill. Oh, what a character. He wears the same thing every day -- a blue coat that is actually a Parisian street sweeper's uniform -- and rides around NYC on a bike (he's had around 28 of them stolen). He doesn't care for money, luxury, or fine food. He cares about style!
Just watch this film for yourself and feel your heart grow with love for this dear man who is most definitely a humble visionary of our time.
It's about one of the first true street style photographers, Bill, who now works for the New York Times. He's quite a character. As you'll find out in the film, for a long time, he lived in a very small apartment in New York's Carnegie Hall building. Recently he and other artist tenants who had lived there since the late 40s were forced to vacate. Turns out there's a documentary on that subject, called Lost Bohemia, which I'd very much like to see.
ANYWAY. Bill. Oh, what a character. He wears the same thing every day -- a blue coat that is actually a Parisian street sweeper's uniform -- and rides around NYC on a bike (he's had around 28 of them stolen). He doesn't care for money, luxury, or fine food. He cares about style!
Just watch this film for yourself and feel your heart grow with love for this dear man who is most definitely a humble visionary of our time.
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I remember seeing the trailer for this months ago and getting excited then. Thanks for reminding me, I can't wait to watch!
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