Tuesday, 25 November 2008 |
You can often divide people into two distinct groups - "hat people" and "non hat people". Wearing a hat takes confidence, courage and a unique personal style. Whether the hat is worn for comfort or a statement or both, the choice of hat says a lot about the person. Rike Feurstein (a self-confessed hat-aholic) has done a lot for the hat industry with her clean, minimalistic, sculptural shaped designs. Her unique perspective breathes new life into classic shapes with the choice of irreverent fabrics or colours. She references iconic shapes from the 40's and 60's and reworks the look by injecting her own twist. Rike studied in New York and London before opening her own studio and showroom in Berlin and has an international stockist's resume including Barney's, Saks, Harvey Nichols, Tsum and Le Bon Marche. – Kate Vandermeer
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Tuesday, 28 October 2008 |
For a fresh take on the standard fleece hoody with graphic print, Pegleg NYC have gone all kitsch on us and produced a picnic blanket inspired style instead. Instead of wrapping a rug around you, Pegleg NYC has merged nostalgia with a contemporary twist. The mix check crew neck sweatshirt is comfortable with 100% cotton fleece and will no doubt prove helpful in being spotted in crowds! All you need to add is a Frisbee and thermos and you’re set, but beware the camouflage issues if you were to lay on an actual picnic rug! – Kate Vandermeer.
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Thursday, 02 October 2008 |
In a world where the latest buzz is all about “design collaborations” it’s refreshing to see one that is seamlessly and intrinsically linked with outstanding results. Carlos Campos
is fast becoming a star-on-the-rise with his modern menswear collections featuring well-tailored pieces constructed using exceptional fabrics. His latest collection for Spring 2009 is a study in luxe sportswear with clean shapes, attention to detail and a clean palette of eggshell grey, crisp white and electric blue. The matching shoe collection by J Shoes features all the same colors in patent, leather, canvas and the collection’s feature patterned fabric from as a highlight. Using J Shoes signature hand-crafted philosophy this collection merges function with form creating a new style of shoe that is neither classic nor casual but a comfortable in-between. The result is innovative, luxe footwear that just seems to “work” without trying too hard! – Kate Vandermeer
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Friday, 05 September 2008 |
In a cluttered market like eyewear - where every designer and his chihuahua has a range - it's difficult to stand out. Which is why we were excited to discover Cassius, a hot new brand that hails from New Zealand, the fab antipodean country that gave the world the wonderful likes of fashion designers Karen Walker and Zambesi.
The Cassius range takes inspiration from architectural proportions, specifically from the work Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus movement. Cassius applies the sharp clean lines, beautiful solid monochrome colours and classic silhouettes to a range that is individual but still wearable. The luxe frames are handcrafted from Italian zyl acetate and integrated titanium spring hinges; fitted with CR39 protected lenses with a rating of UV400. Glam and functional. Impressive.
The branch launched in the southern summer of 2008 season at the international apparel exhibition in Las Vegas, and was a hit with exclusive stockists in London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Sydney and Tokyo
The brand was founded by creative director Jason Ng. Cassius is right on the pulse of the way the fashion business is evolving, taking inspiration from more exclusive diciplines of design such as art, illustration and architecture. This trend has seen many non-fashion people get involved in fashion, who have created innovative fashion products by casting thier fresh eyes on tired old forms. They don't know the rules so naturally, they break them. Design anarchists. We like it. - Laura Demasi
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 |
The bursting ranks of international boutique denim labels has a new member, 4stroke. The label is inspired by Theodora Richards, the glam It-Girl, model and daughter of Rolling Stones legendary guitarist Keith Richards.
The rock'n'roll inpsired label stays true to its theme, naming styles after iconic rock'n'roll venues and taking wash names from classic rock'n'roll lyrics. The label has also thrown its weight behind the concept of eco-fashion, with the development of their pure denim range made from organic and eco-conscious fabrics with clean washes and styles that bring a refined look to the collection. This season's collection takes inspiration from the 1970’s and 1980’s, mixing classic retro styles with earth toned colours. - Laura Demasi
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
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Harpers Bazaar, right through to obscure and cutting edge fashion and
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In addition to bringing you the hottest fashion editorial,
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
The fluro/rainbow colour trend is still moving off the RTW catwalks and into accessories with a bang (or should we say a splash?). We're loving this Italian range watches, amusingly dubbed the "Toy Watch" which comes in blindingly bright selection of primary and fluro colours. So enamored are we that we're predicting that the Toy Watch could be the new Rayban Wayferer.
If its presence on the streets on London is anything to go by (it's on the wrist of every second hipster in West London), world domination can only be imminent. By Lisa Evans
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 |
Mark our words: skinny legs are on their way out. Hard to believe, we know, given that every hipster from Hobart to Helsinki is sporting licorice legs right now but the tide is slowly turning, thanks to the world's top designers who have decided that they've had enough of the look. Enter Prada, who are still setting global trends and leading the way in true fashion innovation, despite being a global mega brand (which usually spells one thing: boring). The brilliant fashion house is on a mission to bring back seriously voluminous "flares," but with a fabulous signature quirky Prada twist in the form of lavish fabrication and intricate prints. Not for the faint-fashion hearted.
Still with Prada, parts of their beautiful new shoe collection look as if they have slipped straight out of a Salvador Dali painting or some other strange alternative universe where there are no design rules. We love the decorative heels, which look more like pieces of grand, hand-carved furniture than a pair of pumps. They're almost too good to wear. By Lisa Evans
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Wednesday, 09 April 2008 |
If you carry a Blackberry, iPod or iPhone, do you have to look like you
have no style at all? Cute accessory bags are fine for weekend hiking
trips, just like boring “businesslike” cases are fine for, well, boring
people, but for the power lunch with the merger guys or cocktails in
high places, you’ll want this bag made of gold python-print Italian
leather.
Grab you platinum credit cards, a few large bills, your well-travelled
passport, and your ever-present favourite device/s — there’s a slot for
each in this baby — and you are set. The bags are hand-made in Spain,
the internal lining is satin and the colour options are gold and black.
Oh, and you need to decide if you’d prefer python or rattler. Of
course, you could choose the chic creamy-soft lamb but isn’t that a bit
too tame? The gold python Blackberry Purse is available exclusively
through the cool hunter. How much you ask? Price: £195.00. Order through
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By Tuija Seipell
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Tuesday, 01 April 2008 |
For some, a watch is just a watch and a needless thing to boot as our
mobile devices tell the time. For others, it is an accessory, a piece
of serious bling, a reflection of status. And for the owners of an Urwek,
their timepiece is an example of “traditional haute horologie for the
21st century.” Urwerk partners, Swiss watchmaker Felix Baumgartner and
designer Martin Frei, draw inspiration from far and near — from NASA
spaceships and the father of English watchmaking, Thomas Tompion
(1639–1713) — and many things in between. The result is an astonishing
collection of timepieces starring Urwerk 201 with its Revolving
Satellite Complication (what’s that? you ask) and its Control Board
inspired by the gauges of a sport car. The Board alerts the wearer to
Oil Change (service), 100 Year Plus (the world's first horological
odometer) and Fine Tuning that lets you adjust the timepiece “for your
specific lifestyle.” Does it tell the time? Yes. That’s what the
Revolving Satellite Complication does, but you need to read the
instructions to figure out how. By Tuija Seipell.
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Tuesday, 01 April 2008 |
Joanne Gair is an artist and image maker who has emerged as the premiere make-up artist/body painter in the world.
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Tuesday, 18 March 2008 |
What do you do after becoming one of France's highest-paid male
models? You become a fashion photographer, of course. Or that's what Robert Jaso did, anyways, and by looking at the fruits of his work, we think his change of career was a wise choice.
The Slovakia-born Jaso who moved to France with his family at the
age of five and fell into the fashion world by accident when he was
spotted by a booker This started a successful 10-year stint in front of
the cameras. A decade is a quite some time for a model, so when Jaso
was looking for a change and something with more longevity, photography
seemed like the next obvious step in his career. Having already had
such an amazing first-hand look into how the fashion industry works,
Jaso then spent several years working on and refining his own signature
style that can now be seen in magazines around the world.
Still based in Paris, but being sent to all corners of the globe to
work on various campaigns and shoots, he currently spends most of his
time working for Italian Vogue.
With a passion for creating stories and a keen interest in all
things technical and aesthetic, Jaso creates carefully constructed
images that are strong and beautiful with a hint of quirkiness. By Brendan McKnight.
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Friday, 07 March 2008 |
At last...an alternative to jeans for men. NYC company Bonobos has
created a range of great-fitting men's casual trousers that'll take you
from the office to drinks. Available only online, the brand uses
lightweight corduroy, stretch corduroy, twill and tigersharks wool -
all comfy fabrics that hug the body without suffocating it. And that
means across the backside too (if you know what we mean)....so if
you've got it good, flaunt it. By Lisa Evans
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