While working on the upcoming 1883 Spring 11 collection, I became very inspired by Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. I was listening to his music and studying pictures of his style from the 60′s, and getting many inspirational ideas. In a funny coincidence, after explaining the idea to David and Kelly Hamilton, they revealed that their dad loved the Beach Boys and that they even had a pet cat growing up that was named in honor of Brian Wilson.

Brian Wilson is suddenly back again, and he’s arrived with a very surprising project. A new cd has been released (on 8/17) that matches up the unexpected and very strange pairing of Brian Wilson with George & Ira Gershwin – and the idea turns out to be entirely successful. The musical genius of Brian Wilson re-imagines the Gershwin songbook. ‘S Wonderful!

Check it out here: Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin – Brian Wilson

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