SAMPLE SALE . BLOODY GRAY

This Saturday, Bloody Gray is holding a private order and sample sale at their showroom in Stoke Newington. Make sure you stop by for some summer treats!

WEBSITE WEDNESDAY. JC DE CASTELBAJAC

This week's Website Wednesday is dedicated to one of my favourite designers;  JC de Castelbajac. 

Filled with illustrations, colours and stars, his website reflects his youthful and artistic but yet sophisticated approach to design. He is someone whom I've always admired... I would DIE for a bit of JCDC in my wardrobe..

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MAGIC GAP . NOWNESS

NOWNESS' weekly #DefineBeauty series is spotlighting the different aesthetics and obsessions surrounding body images. Fashion photographer and director Guy Aroch brings us this week a short film, documenting the abstracted look at women's obsession with the 'thigh-gap'. Read further on Guy's thoughts behind the film here.

SKETCHBOOK SUNDAY. SEB PIETROVITO

For this week's Sketchbook Sunday I would like to introduce to you Seb Pietrovito. An artist who specializes in stop frame animation, film making, illustration and papier mache sculpting. 

Check out more of his Felt Trip Pen series here 

MARIA FRANCESCA PEPE. HUNGER TV

One of my favourite jewellery designers, Maria Francesca Pepe has exclusively released images of her AW14 collection online for Hunger TV followed with an interview of what's next for her.

She's definitely someone to watch... Check out the rest here.

MY TUMBLR

If you haven't already.... check out my tumblr here. 

DIANA VREELAND : THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL

So maybe you have had a weekend full of sunshine and boozing... and Monday night you've restricted yourself to stay in... I suggest, in this case, if you haven't already, to watch an in depth documentary on the legendary Diana Vreeland and the enourmous influence she has had in the industry. 'The Eye Has To Travel' is just a small taste of the world she created, and the lives she influences still to this day. 

SKETCHBOOK SUNDAY. JOE CRUZ

In this weeks Sketchbook Sunday, I would like to introduce to you freelance artist, illustrator and textile designer - Joe Cruz. Adding flashes of bold colours to already found objects or prints, Joe approaches his work with a sense of humour that undeniably catches the readers attention.. 

Take a look at more of his work here. 

SHE'S LIKE A RAINBOW. HUNGER TV

The very talented makeup artist Andrew Gallimore and I teamed up with Rankin for a Dior beauty special in the latest issue of Hunger Magazine. Andrew transformed model Ellen Burton into different British icons for this special and HungerTV has just released its exclusive film.... 

WEBSITE WEDNESDAY. ROSY NICHOLAS

This week for Website Wednesday I would like to introduce Rosy Nicholas. A creator of many things, Rosy is a freelance illustrator, prop designer and accessories maker. Check out her fun and colourful world!

MILEY BY QUENTIN JONES. NOWNESS.COM

Artist and filmmaker Quentin Jones teams up with Miley Cyrus in a two minute video to support her current Bangerz tour. I'm a big fan of Quentin Jones and her work.. take a look on Nowness for a further write up about the collaboration.

SKETCHBOOK SUNDAY. HUSAM EL ODEH

For this weeks Sketchbook Sunday, it's the German born Husam El Odeh that shows us some of his illustrations. Studying fine art at the renowned UDK in Berlin, Husam came to London in 1999 after working successfully as an artist following his studies. In London, Husam began creating accessories and was quickly recognized for his work from the British Fashion Council and FASHIONEAST. After winning international awards for emerging accessories designer a few years ago, Husam is clearly one to keep an eye on.

DEUTSCHE BÖRSE PRIZE 2014. THE PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY

Being held at The Photographers' Gallery until the 22nd of June is an exhibition showcasing the nominated bodies of work from the photographers in the running for this years Deutsche Borse Prize. Since being established in 1996, The Deutsche Borse Prize is an award each year that celebrates the best in photography, whether through a publication or exhibition. This is one of the largest art prizes in the UK, proving to be a pivotal point in many photographers’ careers.

This years nominees are:

Alberto Garcia-Alix

Jochen Lempert

Lorna Simpson

Richard Mosse

WEBSITE WEDNESDAY. VICE

This week for Website Wednesday I would like to feature Vice.com

Shane Smith, the founder of Vice, has created a platform of news, social events, fashion, music and technology to be shared with the world without any mass media manipulation.. It's real, and vital today.

AURIA. COACHELLA. HUNGER TV

Just recently designer Diana Auria and a good friend of mine, illustrator Margot Bowman went to Coachella with Black Butter Records and the latest collection from their swimwear brand,Auria. While they were there in the Californian sunshine, they took exclusive photos for Hunger TV ... 

Check out Hunger TV to see more, as well as an exclusive fashion film, music mix from Black Butter Records and interview with Diana. 

Is summer here yet.............

THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER : FROM THE SIDEWALK TO THE CATWALK

Now on at the Barbican is the first ever major exhibition dedicated to the French couturier Jean Paul Gaultier. Known for his outlandish designs Jean Paul Gaultier has redefined the rules of fashion throughout his career. With his constant fascination of the worlds cultures and countercultures, Gaultier manipulates, transforms and reinterprets all of these ideas to create a fashion strictly of his own. Constantly questioning the idea of gender codes and fashion codes has lead to much criticism throughout his 40 year career... but most importantly an overwhelming approval and respect from the fashion and outside world. 

The Barbican holds more than 165 couture and ready-to-wear garments including the iconic costumes of Madonna's Blond Ambition World Tour in 1990. Also shown are renowned artists and photographers who Jean Paul Gaultier has collaborated with over the years. Sketches, designs, catwalk presentations, music videos, films and more can be seen from now until August 25. Whether you are an admirer of his work or not, this exhibition is not to be missed, it will leave you with a profound respect of Gaultier and his historic designs. 

What a legend. 

SKETCHBOOK SUNDAY. FRIDA WANNERBERGER

A graduate of Central Saint Martins, this week's Sketchbook Sunday is all about Frida Wannerberger. Born in Sweden but now based in London, Frida's detailed and abstract illustrations are mesmerizing. 

Check out more of her work here.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN. SAVAGE BEAUTY. V&A

Autumn/Winter 2008

Recently the V&A has announced they will be holding Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty in Spring 2015. Anticipation has been running high for McQueen's retrospective since the original version, organized by the Costume Institute, showed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2011, becoming one of the Museum's top 10 most visited exhibitions ever. McQueen and his extraordinary vision is deeply missed, and so incredibly inspiring to reflect on.

Here are just a few of his unforgettable moments.....

Spring/Summer 1999

Autumn/Winter 2009

Spring/Summer 2001

Spring/Summer 2010