Picture Preview

Another picture preview of Lanvins collection for H&M - along with prices so you know what to expect!

GET READY BOYS AND GIRLS!
IT'S COMING!

Newcomers

Mariya Melnyk

Hair:
Dark Blonde
Eyes:
Brown
Height:
177cm / 5′9.5″
Bust:
81 cm / 32″
Waist:
60 cm / 23.5″
Hips:
89 cm / 35″

Place of Origin:
Kiev, Ukraine

Hamza Lahboub

Hair:
Black
Eyes:
Brown
Height:
188cm / 6′2″

Place of Origin:
Tangiers, Morocco

Halloween - V Magazine

OLAF BREUNING AND CYNTHIA ROWLEY FOR MOVE! AT MOMA PS1 from V Magazine on Vimeo.

Saw 3D

CYA LATER!

Most Wanted: Week 2

Office Boots: I was originally getting the Kurt Geiger ones, which had fur on the inside *drool* but story of my life they're sold out and not coming back so i have opted to downgrade to the awfully similar office ones - minus the fur :(

3.1 Phillip Lim - i will stay gladly innocently oblivious to the price of any of these items - he is one of my fav menswear designers!

Skingraft - Oh My God! I need this leather jacket for winter - i have one from a few years back but it just got beaten up after looking at this one - £541

McQueen - £180 - bargain for this jumper, want this in my wardrobe bad!

Henrik Vibskov - Another fav menswear designer - the pattern on this jumper is amazing!

and because there were too many nice coats n jackets to slim down to one, heres a few pictures of ones i must own!


Top: Creep / Acne
Bottom: Creep / Zambesi

Boys Will Be...

"Menswear editorials have always played with ideas about androgyny and gender, but fashion is experiencing a drag moment these past few months. You could call it the Candy effect; the groundbreaking transgender fashion mag launched with a now infamous editorial / cover by Brett Lloyd and since then photographers from Nick Knight to Terry Richardson and Steven Klein have all incorporated drag looks in their photographs. Shots of boys in girls clothing test the versatility of male models (who knew Cesar Casier looked so great in a shift dress) and challenge archaic rules about who can wear what, but are you enjoying fashion’s love affair with all things drag?"

I know i am!

Olivier Theyskens

"just landed a new gig; the innovative designer takes over as artistic director for Theory. Fashion fanatics have been anticipating Theyskens’ Spring 2011 capsule collection for months, but now he’s set to bring his romantic aesthetic to the entire brand. What will his newly affordable vision look like? You’ll have to wait until Fall 2011 to see."

Kelis - Scream

Another song i'm obsessing over at the moment - and Artist to be honest - she's come a long way since "I hate you so much right now!"

So it's nice to see a fresh Kelis and surprisingly a visual treat in her videos lately - as opposed to Milkshakes robbin everyones man!

Stella Vine

While researching my current royal project i found out information about an artist called Stella Vine - i'd never heard of her before until this project.
It wasn't relevant to my project or theme but i have always been really interested in Princess Diana's death and the conspiracies that surround it, here's a few images of her work
Judge for yourself.




Her work is very controversial - i read somewhere that right after Diana's death she made around 20paintings but binned them all but a couple - i find this fascinating - as if she kept refining her process until she got to a happy end result

Craig Lawrence

'I design for anyone who's daring enough to wear my clothes', says Craig Lawrence, one of London's brightest new designers. Lawrence has become something of a young prodigy, having been awarded the British Fashion Council's NEWGEN award four seasons running and whose college years at Central Saint Martins were spent designing knitwear for provocative designer Gareth Pugh.

Yesterday saw the launch of Lawrence's A/W collection for experimental London boutique Machine-A, focussed on separates and showcasing Lawrence's signature experimental knitwear. 'This special project with Machine-A was really about working on more accessible pieces, it's still using the same techniques but creating separates to make it more accessible', says Lawrence, whose designs have already been worn by avant-garde personalities such as Lady Gaga and Björk. In a duotone palette of gold metallic and black yarns, an array of slinky, body-conscious crop tops, mini-dresses, cycling shorts and Lawrence's favourite piece, a pair of gloves, offered a youthful, disheveled glamour. 'But it's all in a London style, it's very street in a way', emphasised Lawrence.

Without a doubt, these were highly desirable pieces, exuding a freedom and refined playfulness. A name to be watched.

Sophie Pinchetti
www.showstudio.com

Interview Of The Week: Caroline Newell (Stylist)

Name: Caroline Newell
Year of Birth: 1978
Nationality: English
Based In: London
Website: www.carolinenewell.com

How would you describe your style?
That’s a tricky one… I guess its kinda tough, fun, rebellious and a bit irreverent.

What do you think is your best work so far?
I have not achieved it yet.

Three people you would love to work with:
Juergen Teller, Helmut Newton and Martin Parr.

Who do you think is one to watch?
Colin Dodgson (photographer)
Chadwick Tyler (photographer)
Bruna Kazinoti (photographer)

Influences

These are a few of the people/things/places that have inspired me…

Juergen Teller… my favourite


Edward Enninful… my mentor



Wolfgang Tilmans… because it’s all about the details



The Face and i-D Magazine… for my first introduction to real fashion and their cool depiction of 1990’s London street style.
i-D & The Face

London… the best city in the world.

…not to mention Helmut Newton, Venetia Scott, Martin Parr, Purple magazine, Paul Graham, Terry Richardson, Nan Goldin, David Bowie, Jean Luc Godard, Sonic Youth, Collier Schorr and many of my wonderful friends.

6 Garments - 22 Looks

Rad Hourani’s Collection 6 focuses on the power of versatility, with a series of transformable pieces that create a seemingly endless array of looks. With a little imagination and a lot of ingenuity Rad presents the ultimate in mix and match chic on supermodel Tanga Moreau





Here's a link to the video if you're intrigued to see more:
http://models.com/mdx/?p=5280

Model Newcomer

I'll be uploading a photo of a female and male model everyday that is fresh faced and new to the industry as reported from www.Models.com

Melodie Monrose




"scorched a path through the runway circuit that was so impressive that there is no doubt as to her impending editorial cross-over. From Marc Jacobs to Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, Lanvin and YSL, Melodie achieved the rare first season feat of scoring with a wide cross-section of casting directors and designers. That over-lap is a sign that this new Martinique star has provided on the market, something that is greatly needed in fashion these days. That is namely; memorable beauty."

Silviu Tolu.



Silviu’s first season included Billy Reid, Rag & Bone, Buckler and Sabatino with 10 more that had to be cancelled for a big booking.

Lanvin

Finally a mini sneak preview of the Lanvin capsule collection for H&M
A full preview will be available from november 2nd and then the full products will be in selected shops from November 23rd
Even though this image doesn't show the mens - i'm still buzzing with excitement!!!

Want You To Make Me Feel....Uninspired?

Favourite new song of the moment
can't help feel cheated by the video though
Little Kelis 4th of july / Acapella
shame on you RiRi!

Most Wanted List

- Cannotafford the Gareth Pugh Suspender - will slaughter/torture/sell body for that!! - I might just make a pattern for this to make it myself if i'm brutally honest - Hmmmmmm.
Second is in sale for around £70 - AFFORDABLE!

These gorgeous high waisted trousers by Forgotten Future £200 - Yeah we'll see
Zara coat - £140 - This has been promised to me by the mother - so this shall be mine! - Looks L.U.X.U.R.I.O.U.S on!

Toying with the idea of leggings for a while - dunno / i suppose if i can fall in love and want Gareth Pugh Suspender and Rick Owens Men's Wedge Heeled Boots i can make a splash for leggings -

I'm not really a jeans person even though i own a few and live in one pair but these Chronicles Of Never jeans are a BEAUT - $382 - shame :(
Asher Levine Tank Top - Affordable and possibly added to the shopping list.