February 2011
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January 2011
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Wish list: Alexander McQueen Men’s Coin Print Hi-Top Trainers & Calamity Leather Sandals
Definitely high on my wish list (especially the sandals) since I saw the S/S 11 lookbook. I love the coin print against the black. This is the first Alexander McQueen menswear collection under the creative direction of Sarah Burton.
Images via Oki-ni.
Click here for the Calamity Leather Coin Print Sandals via Oki-ni.
Click here for the Hi-Top Coin Print Trainers via Oki-ni.
Music: Born This Way - Lady Ga Ga
New single out 13th February 2011. The single is the lead single form her second studio album, ‘Born This Way’, due 23rd May.
Click here for Lady Ga Ga Website
Fashion Film: Thierry Mugler, Menswear A/W 11
For the launch of Mugler’s menswear A/W 11 collection, the French brand released an online film made by the revolutionary creative directory Nicola Formichetti following the Paris Fashion Week runway show. The soundtrack to the film, ‘Anatomy of Change’, is is an exclusive track by Lady Gaga.
The collection was brought together by the team of creative director Nicola Formichetti and avant-garde menswear designer Romain Kremer.
Click here to watch film.
Art: Squink!
This is a self confessed addiction to Squink! limited edition screen printed t-shirts. Being an designer, artist & illustrator he also produces some amazing customized vinyl toys as well as canvas paintings and limited edition prints.
All models wear Squink! t-shirts. Photograpy by: namal, for Rebel Magazine.
Click here for the Squink! website. Click here to view work available for sale.
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Fashion Film: Gareth Pugh A/W 11 Film
The British avant-garde designer, Gareth Pugh, showcased a preview of his Autumn/ Winter 2011 collection in advance to the catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week. , Projected to the ceiling of a 14th century church, the film was shown at Pitti Uomo in Florence. The film was created with fashion film m\ker Ruth Hoben.
The collection itself, inspired by religious iconography and Florence opulence, was surprisingly colourful for Gareth Poug’s work. The shapes Gareth Poug is famous for were present in the collection.
Film can be viewd here, via SHOWstudio. Image via Dazed Digital.
Shop: ASOS Marketplace
“Powered by a collective love of fashion”. At ASOS Marketplace you can now purchase from different Boutiques ranging from emerging design talent, independent labels and vintage specialists. You could also purchase from individual sellers, where they (or even you) sell from your wardrobe, in turn recycling your wardrobe.
With zero tolerance on the sale of fakes, ASOS marketplace seems like a more interesting place to find some good additions to your wardrobe online.
Click here to visit ASOS Marketplace. Image from Rewind Vintage, click here to visit their Boutiques.
Film: Black Swan
Staring Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, and Mila Kunis, the film revolves around the production of Swan Lake.
The film is currently nominated for a ‘Costume Design BAFTA’. However, designers and sisters Laura & Kate Mulleavy.of Rodarte have not been credited for their beautiful ballet costumes in the films nominations. According to FOX films, only the official designer is eligible for the nomination.
Black Swan, in cinemas 21st January.
Click here for official trailer.
TV: Mary Portas Secret Shopper
Channel 4’s new show exposing bad customer service offered by big retailers. Makes you question why we waste our time queuing for all this bad service.
Mary Portas Secret Shopper, Wednesday, 9pm on Channel 4Also available on 4OD
Magazine: LOVE issue 5
A snippet release off the cover of issue 5 for LOVE magazine with headline “This is Hardcore”. Kate Moss, (in Burberry Prorsum Biker Jacket & Chanel gloves), kissing Lea T, (the worlds first transgender supermodel and the son of Brazilian football player Toninho Cerezo) were photographed by Mert & Marcus. Hope this is one of many covers for Issue 5.
LOVE Issue 5 out February 7th
