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In the midst of the Knits

  

Kenzo Fall 2011

Diesel Black Gold Fall 2011

 

Gucci Fall 2011

 

John Galliano Fall 2011

 

 Lanvin Fall 2011

 

Paul Smith Fall 2011

 

Raf Simons Fall 2011

 

Zero Maria Carnejo Fall 2011

Boardwalk Empire - next decade obsession 1920's

Forget the 40's/50's! It's time to dose ourselves with the 20's. I do love American TV! To admire the clothing is one of the greatest satisfactions of watching. Now I can watch any that I've missed on Sky iPlayer.

Profits are anything buy Superdry....

SuperGroup maintains sales momentum

10 February 2011 09:38

'Superdry fashion firm SuperGroup posted another stellar performance today as it revealed its sales continued to soar in January.

The group, which targets the youth fashion market and operates 59 standalone outlets as well as 70 concessions, said UK retail sales increased 91.8% on a year ago to £61.4 million in the three months to January 30th.'

I've actually 'tried' to want to buy something from their shop in Covent Garden - just couldn't happen!! I don't know what the obsession is but I do prefer it to other relaxed brands such as Hollister.

Did someone press Refresh?

 

Kelly Hulderman

Gia Escalera

 Johnny Wang

American InterContinental University (AIU) London's Winter Fashion Show was shown at the Music Rooms on South Molton Street last Thursday.  I was greeted with warm hugs and kisses as I searched for reserved seats.  This show was sold-out and left additional sponsor reps lacking seats so of course I offered mine! I've never been so proud of my friends who stuck by through thick and thin and succeed to stand out of the crowd.

Pictures by LaceMagazine

Bottega Veneta - Shop Online UK

Around LFW S/S 2011

MAN / James Long S/S 2011 Shows

Lovely Amy and I joined the WGSN journalist to the Menswear shows, watching the blog world dominate the press.  It's amazing to observe how London is the most experimental fashion capital in the West.  One could never feel like an outsider because people are marked by the personality expressed through their choice of clothing. 

At the MAN show, the three different labels were easily differentiated by the styles of the clothing as well as the presentation.  One thing is for sure, choreography does stick to the mind.  Some humour doesn't hurt either. James Long's show was most impressive with paint splattered canvas looks, loose crafted knits, and panel constructed leathers. 

Braille: '...re-imagining the modern wardrobe'

Braille's Menswear collections are absolutely impressive, ,making me wish they'd launch womenswear too.  They've successfully claimed notice after launching their first collection A/W 2010 'A Gentle Wake' at Vauxhall Fashion Scout.  This new S/S 2011 collection features a tranformable wool zip-up scarf (pictured on right, £75) I would buy myself.  Their new collection is avaible to order online!

I admire the simple but innovative designs and ways of approach the designers have.  It's an inspiration for young designers and the growing art world in East London.

Can't wait for their next collection.

Trunk Clothiers Official Launch

Marylebone's Chiltern Street welcomes a 'cosy neighbourhood shop' - Trunk Clothiers

Prior to the opening of this shop, I took notice to how early in the morning the team from Trunk was at location to ensure all was going smoothly. Their soft launch has arrived and people are exploring this new offer in Marylebone.  Although they are situated in a niche area primarily providing wedding gowns and services and fashions for taller women, their heritage based foundation will draw people in.  Stocking collections that range from Japan, to Italy and locally, they are sure to make a impression.

I had the please of being greeted by one of the team members of Trunk and was invited to join the official launch of Trunk Clothiers on 9th Sept 2010 @ 8 Chiltern Street, W1U 7PU.

See you there!

Inside Aqua - Kyoto or Nueva...?

Argyll Street brings back so many memories of living in Soho and Movida car shows (you know what I mean). The street has been paved beautifully and Aqua has found itself a vast space that overlooks Regents Street. With two restaurants to choose from: Kyoto (Japanese) and Nueva (Spanish) the place was very much buzzing! DT took me there so I chose Japanese...
DT is one of the few people that can pull off a white jacket. He is also one of the rarest Scottish people I have seen who actually tans rather than turn into a freshly cooked lobster.



I have much to say about this place, good and bad and.... but I truely believe you must go to experience it yourself.

A few tips to keep in mind:
-The bar/restaurants are on the 5th floor (the elevator only has two buttons)
-Host/hostess will tell you the restaurant is on the 5th floor
-DO NOT let the bartenders serve you their specialties unless you enjoy cucumber juice with gin
-Be prepared to hear a banker say 'Oh, I'm going to make that building my office', pointing at the Crown's property across the street
-Expect to walk half way across the 2 restaurants if you're heading to the ladies' room


Is it trying to be the new Nobu?

1910's Contemporary

Futurist City, Perspective Drawing by Sant'Elia, 1914

Futurist City, Perspective Drawing by Sant'Elia, 1914

Portrait de Martin Luis Guzman, Diego Rivera, 1915

Unique Form of Continuity in Space, Umberto Boccioni, 1913

I chose the 1910's decade for inspiration to Menswear because I didn't know much about the time period.  Looking at late Cubism art and the Futurist ideas made this decade rather contemporary than dated.