................................................................................................................................................ Vogue Italia - March 2010 -
:Lady Grey:
Stella Tennant,
Imogen Morris Clarke
by
Tim Walker ................................................................................................................................................ Nicole
Richie launches her exclusive new
footwear collection! HOH 1960 ‘PEARL’ PEEPTOE PLATFORM IN BROWN & ZEBRA (above)
Nicole Richie’s brilliant debut footwear collection follows hot on the
heels of her inspirational House
of Harlow 1960 jewellery line and her beautiful new Winter
Kate clothing range. This collection is a perfect combination
of feminine heels mixed with edgy, flat ankle boots. HOH 1960 ‘TATE’ ANKLE BOOT IN TAN + BLACK (top)
HOH 1960 ‘MALORIE’ ANKLE BOOT IN BLACK + TAN (bottom)
................................................................................................................................................ Alexandra Groover AW10-11
Encre Noir Collection
................................................................................................................................................ Cubic Collective Opens
Chapter 1 Boutique
The unofficial launch of Cubic Collective boutique - Chapter 1 - in sunny Queensland on the Gold Coast. Guest Sydney DJs - The Faders - rocked the cool crowd who attended. EVIL TWIN 1st winter - In The Garden Of Good And Evil -
Moving fast, so be quick before it's all gone!
BEC & BRIDGE: 1st Winter Instore Now! 'Old Order' is simple, with clean lines which flatter the feminine form.
BETTINA LIANO's Winter 2010 range is now available! Alice McCall - The Harlem Renaissance - Been and Gone -
Literally walking out the door! SILENCE IS NOTHING Autumn/Winter 2010 - Walk The Walk -
Pop over to check out the new colour ways and boots. RUFUS GREEN S-A-L-E !
- Injection Collection Jackets -
Only 2 of each size available
@ a scream @ $50
until stocks last ...
Go online now, or visit the Chapter 1 boutique.
CUBICCOLLECTIVE.COM
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E K R E L I U S * S T A R D U S T
* Autumn / Winter 10 –
11
London-based Swedish
designer SIMON EKRELIUS started his career in haute couture and, four years ago moved into the realm of ready-to-wear. His most recent
Autumn/Winter 2010-11collection - STARDUST - is proving to be quite the sparkling diamond!
 His work is
unapologetically modern with sunny yellow accents set against a backdrop
of gunpowder black and silver shades in a marriage which exudes
polished, high glamour. The collection glorifies the
feminine aesthetic and is undeniably reminiscent of Old Hollywood
circa 1930s. Ekrelius's avant
garde creations look exceptionally
interesting not only for their cut, but also for their black and white graphic
prints. His signature use of organza shows meticulous design and skill,
yet are uncomplicated in their execution. Utilising simple yet gorgeous
fabrics such as silk
marocaine, silk organza, yarn silk, wool and cotton blends, as well as
hand- dyed cotton organza, this designer certainly knows the importance
of choosing the right fabric to achieve the right outcome.
The label is currently
stocked at My
Sugarland in London, UK, as well as DADA Meeting Point in Italy & China.
Click HERE
for more pics.
SIMON EKRELIUS ................................................................................................................................................
NICKI MINAJ in Dimepiece Designs' Baby Clones Tank Miss. Harajuku Barbie herself is featured in next month's FADER
magazine. She's wearing none other than DIMEPIECE DESIGN's Barbie Clones tank - so
appropriate! The tank is on it's way back into their online store. Stay
tuned!!! ................................................................................................................................................
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An investigation into post World
War II fashion and the return to nature. The collection draws from the
Belle Epoque ideal of long skirts, tiny waists and beautiful
fabrics, traditional concepts of femininity, and the notion of 'flower
women.
This combined heightened technical knowledge from a combination of vintage couture techniques learnt from studding at London College of Fashion and an internship at Alexander McQueen women’s wear. The
result, hip-emphasizing skirts, lace-edged slips, and petticoats that
are hybridized into modern variations. Reworking classic wasp-waisted
silhouette to a strong modern aesthetic. The garments range from
padded-hip coats, elegant evening gowns, strong-shouldered tops and
skirts. All presented in a stunning palette of yellow, raspberry and
lavender contrasted against black and white.
Artist Tane Andrews and costumier Kira Goodey formed Australian fashion label - OF CABBAGES & KINGS -
back in 2005, and have enjoyed huge success with their collections.
Drawn together by a mutual respect for fine design, architectural
history and insect entomology, Andrews + Goodey sculpted their
influences into wearable inimitable pieces which are at once both
vulgar and eerily beautiful. The duo’s foray into jewellery design
carried immediate success, and saw the launch of three critically
acclaimed collections. Their refined and delicate interpretations of
shudder-inducing insects and anatomical parts earned them exposure in Vogue Living Australia, Oyster Magazine and a host of independent publications, and awards were not far behind. OC&K were selected as finalists for SOYA (Quantas spirit of youth awards) in 2007 and formed part of the final 18 designers chosen for Design Now!, a national competition showcasing Australia’s most promising design talent.
It seemed natural that OC&K would take their distinct design aesthetic to fashion design, and 2008 witnessed the inaugural OC&K
fashion collection. Twisting the same macabre subject matter the duo
had become known for into wearable fabric pushed the label to a higher
level both creatively and publicly. Their first collection was snapped
up by Perth fashion Mecca Dilettante and the duo soon took their talents to London for an internship with fashion heavy weight, the late + great Mr Alexander McQueen.
From London they weaved their magic into the Australian spring/summer collection, to be shown at 2009 Style Aid and Perth Fashion Festival. The duo soon caught the eye of Canadian electro band Dandi Wind, who demanded a series of costumes for film clips and an upcoming tour. Clad in OC&K garments, Dandi Wind writhed her way through Asia and into cross-continental living rooms, and in an instant OC&K went global. The culminating point came in Dandi Wind’s appearance, resplendent in OC&K, at the American music festival South by South West, in 2008.
The success in 2009 has continued unchecked, with OC&K’s current winter collection debuting at London Alternative Fashion Week to an overwhelming response. Poised for international recognition the ambitious young designers from WA have London Fashion Week 2010 in their sights as part of the New Generation
category and are determined to make the international fashion industry
sit up and take stock of the talent Australia has to offer.
OF CABBAGES & KINGS ............................................................................................................................................. ::: SPOTLIGHT ON STYLE ::: Kurta Jumpsuit by JUMA
 JUMA's Kurta jumpsuit
is absolutely to
die for!
This yoga inpsired, low crotch jumpsuit is made in a comfortable
cotton/ elastane blend and looks amazing worn over your favourite tank
top or t-shirt.
JUMA is Canadian-based
brother/sister design duo Jamil + Alia
Juma, who founded their eponymous label in Toronto in 2003. Alia is a former model who
previously worked as a design assitant at various design houses, and Jamil has a degree in Biosystems
Engineering + worked as an
investment strategist before entering the fashion industry.
The label specializes in mens and womens contemporary ready-to-wear +
active
sportswear, and is stocked in some of the best international boutiques
such as OAK (New York), By George (Austin), One Of A Few (Vancouver),
Free Shop (Tokyo), and UPC (Toronto). The company has
proudly collaborated with and supported charities such as the Children's
Aid Found- ation, Fashioncares M.A.C Viva Glam, Through The Eyes Of
Women Found -ation, The Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Dress
Your Best, and the North York General Hospital Foundation (Heart Of Fashion). The KURTA jumpsuit comes in grey
with sizes available from XS through
to L, and you can get it from
their online store.
JUMA.CA
............................................................................................................................................. The Art of Being Kristen DunstV Magazine
Issue #64 ............................................................................................................................................. - UsTrendy -
Providing a New Fashion Platform for Independent
Art & Design
| | | With so many fashion social networks and communities fighting for our attention these days, you'd be wanting to ensure that yours provides a point of difference ... something to capture our attention for more than a few seconds ... and the more interactive, the better. Sam Sisakhti is out to get his slice of the pie with his site - UsTrendy - providing an avenue of promotion for fashion designers, artists and models. "For the first time people can voice their opinion and decide what fashion a fashion company produces (designers post, users vote, UsTrendy produces top rated designs.) A truly Democratic concept."
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This unique concept provides its audience with the opportunity to purchase great independent fashion and art from its global database of thousands.
Initially born out of the frustrations of a friend struggling to make it in the cut throat world of fashion, Sisakhti decided to start a company which nurtures and provides a platform for exposure to up and coming creatives wanting to their break.
"In a short time we have grown to being one of the largest fashion and art databases with over 300,000 designs uploaded. We are looking to do more and more promote indie fashion ..."
UsTrendy.Com
UsTrendy are providing an independent fashion designer the opportunity to feature in their own runway show at London Fashion Week. In addition, UsTrendy have been sponsoring and supporting local Bay Area artists and fashion designers, such as Aspiring Couture. For more information, go to UsTrendy.Com and see how easy it is to: *Post portfolios to competitions *Vote for your favourite designs, and *Check out the approved designs which are selected for production!
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............................................................................................................................................. Wrangler :Spring
Summer 2010: Vegas Heat WRANGLER's Spring/Summer 2010 range - VEGAS HEAT - is fresh, vintage denim with the thrill of the outdoors - adrenaline and all - the bright lights and the desert - wild parties and daring races. Wrangler's denim history originates from 1904 when the Hudson Overall
Company was founded in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. In 1919 the company relaunched as Blue Bell and in 1947 - with the start of a range of jeans for cowboys - it was renamed - WRANGLER - the name of a working cowboy. (Little history lesson, guys!)
The women's range features focus
fits of the season being the regular skinny Stokes, the low skinny Molly
and the low tapered Spencer.
Jackets come in denim and leather, and the bolero available in both,
waist coats, tiny rolled shorts, and if it's a jumpsuit you're looking
for, they have it, too.
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“I wanted to
capture that sense of someone on the border, crossing back and forth,” -
Wasson. Multi-talented
model/designer Erin
Wasson and famed jeweller Pascal Mouawad are excited to announce the debut of LowLuv by Erin
Wasson fashion
jewellery.
After three seasons
working together on the LowLuv fine jewellery range, Pascal Mouawad and
Erin
Wasson are expanding on their success, introducing LowLuv Costume. ............................................................................................................................................. |
| ................................................................................................................................................ ::: LAMIJA SULJEVIC ::: Pushing The Boundaries Between Art + Fashion
To check out the latest collection from avant garde designer - LAMIJA SULJEVIC - click your heels 3 times + go to In The Birdcage ... ................................................................................................................................................ Dilettante Welcomes Helmut Lang
+
Boris Bidjan Saberi Boris Bidjan Saberi's first runway show in Paris showed that the collection had an overall sharper edge than his previous ranges. ................................................................................................................................................ Lisa Carletta
Visits
Cult Movie + Micky Green
Talented Belgian photographer - Lisa Carletta - has just released an amazing collection based on the 1960s cult movie - The Village Of The Damned. Haunting scenes featuring blonde people in a classroom (below), holding candy canes in a hallway, in a school yard + gymnasium, and my favourite ... the 3D scene.
Photographer:
Lisa Carletta
Assistant:
Rita Smile + Ludovic Hanton
Stylist:
Olivia@C'est
Assistants:
Benny Vandevelde + Helena Chambon
MakeUp:
Eileen
CAYTAN @ C'est Chic
Hair:
Philippe Adrien
Coelho @
Gonay
Models:
Chloe
Mannequins @ Flag Models,
Clara and Cindy @ New Models,
Loammi and Sebastian @ IMM
Editing:
Cecile Stevens, www.pomme3d.be
These pics have just been published in the Victoire Mag where Lisa is a regular contributor, and/or you can view
the entire series, plus her entire portfolio, on her award winning
website.
LISA CARLETTA
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Zazo & Brull ::: FRAGIL::: Fashion Installation
 "We wander around without thinking, in the arrogant assumption that we
are more than what we are. We imagine we are superheroes when we are no
more than the appearance of a hard shell that can be crushed between
finger and thumb. Fragility with a high degree of ignorance." Spanish designers XAVIER ZAZO and CLARA
BRULL, and their label ZAZO & BRULL present their new collection, FRAGIL,
a selection of pieces from their Autumn/Winter 10/11
Collection in which they reflect on human frailty and the fact
that we are so often unaware of our condition. This fashion
installation represents the weakness of the human condition in all its
aspects:
"as we move deeper inside this labyrinth of blocks that
seemingly protect human forms we discover the various figures hiding
within it. Highly structured and patterned forms that may seem to be
representations of more advanced beings — not of this earth, armoured —
whose tough protective shell conceals and denies any hint of human
weakness. Female figures that represent not what we are but what we
would like to be ..."
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Damir Doma
Wows Paris with his
A/W 10-11 Collection"But
that can’t be
said of Doma’s
aesthetic vision. Grey and powerful, over sized and often bloc
patterned, Damir
Doma created a breathtaking show at the Garage on Rue
de Turenne. Many
models were hooded or wore turban-esque hats and
both continued the feeling of having joined a secretive following. A few
Feodora hats even had an Amish touch to them. " - Dazed Digital
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