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.

Mystery Concept shop in Barcelona

Shop in Barcelona on a street near La Ramblas; off Hotel Catalonia Avinyo.

Ghanaian food is SPICY; All Saints controversy

Portobello Market is swarming of tourists and locals who dig around for antiques, hand-made crafts, various fashions, knick knacks, food, etc.
I always follow the smell of amazing food; and this time I've discovered the most delicious food in the market - Ghanaian food. It is served as a stew form and in this summer weather, the chillies will numb your mouth. According to TimeOut magazine, there are few others around London worth giving a taste!


While trying to swallow the mouth flaming food, I discovered another reason why I love London markets...look closely.

On an ending note, if we want to reserve Portobello Road for its markets, we will have to battle the likes of All Saints and other retailers from taking it all away.

Fresh20 does Underwater Photoshoots

AIU London Graduate Fashion Show 2010

On May 27, AIU London held its 2010 Graduate Fashion Show at the famous One Marylebone.

Live streaming video is available at: http://www.aiulondonfashioncollections.com/

An article feature has been released by Who's Jack magazine as well.

Brick Lane Challah

Reasons why I love Brick Lane:


-the best challah bread in London for £1 at the famous Bagel Bake (OPEN 24/7)!-all the Japanese tourists taking pictures of people while we are taking pictures of them
-fresh food stands
-vintage shops
-small independent stores
-the selection of hip clothing a person decides to wear
-drinking/eating on the curbs culture

Henri was a friend of mine...

Henri was the first photographer I worked with that looks beyond the face of who he's shooting...
You can connect to his subject through his photos.
Here are some of my favourites:




http://www.oftana.com/

Shell, Be Mine...

Shells, extraordinary in shape, structure, and purpose
It protects and shields the tender
You are not confined, instead you are safe.

In a city of many unknown, it is much like a vast ocean
There's much you can't predict. Traitors and enemies come in all forms.
One must find a solid ground.

The recession was an event caused by many to hurt the unprotected.
We felt the need to be on guard.
To be wary of what we do and buy.

You appreciate more than you did before
Shielding yourself with care
But still taking control
Much like you would in a gently encased shell....

Final Proj #4:

Galvin La Chapelle - Spitafields

If there is one French resaurant in London that I adore, it has to be Galvins. Each Galvins presents you with a variety of atmosphere and view. Having already tried the convenient 5-min walk to Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and admiring the amazing view of London from Galvin Windows; I knew that the next one would continue to impress me.
Galvin La Chapelle at Spitalfields.


Just look at the refurbishment they've completed while retaining some details of the area leaving us to feel the mood of the surrounding area. I had a quiet Sundat brunch worth the travel to.

It began with a squiggly line.

It seemed so long ago when I first made that scribble.

The scribbles get easier as I loosen my fingers then my hands and wrists.
With practice the scribbles become rhythmic lines.
Soon I'm creating with those simples lines.

A second look, they are no longer interesting.
The scribbles seem to scramble.
Once rhythmic lines are either too flat or sharp.
It's time to give those scribbles and lines companionship.


*Project3-Revamp*

Design Development Summer '09

Revamp version:

Must be those Urban Blues...

The city, not always a happy place.
She can keep running from the shadows,
but never can she ever hide.

Try to stay ahead but time always wins.

Today ends with the orange sky,
hopeful that tomorrow brings some blue.


Compare/Contrast - *Project2-Styling*
Version 1:

Version 2:
(Thanks to my collaborative team and fantastic model.)

The Traveler - 20kg luggage allowance

The city woman dominates the room.
Her shoes carry her high with optimism.
There's more behind that face at office meetings...
... in conversations over coffee.
... out having a drink.
She's a thinker. Traveler.
Her outfits planned, updated through travels.

Yes, it always fits in a luggage under 20kg.


*Final Portfolio-Project1*







(The mood board compiling bit was and is the most difficult. Can't seem to improve after each attempt. Should step away from it for a while.)