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

29TH ANNUAL HYERES FESTIVAL

It always excites me to see young talent given a platform to be recognized and supported. Just a few days ago, the gardens of Villa Noailles hosted the 29th Hyères Festival of Fashion and Photography led this year by Kenzo creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon. Jean-Pierre Blanc, director of the Villa Noailles founded the Hyères Festival in 1985. This event recognizes up and coming talent in both fashion design and photography. There are 10 candidates selected to present their work over the three days in hopes to win one of the three prestigious prizes.

The top prize, Grand Prix du Jury Première Vision was awarded to Japanese designer Kenta Matsushige.

(Photo supplied by Vogue UK)

Second prize, the Prix Chloé, sponsored by the Festival’s official partner and awarded to the designer who best reinterprets the look of the French house, went to Liselore Frowijn and Roshi Porkar

 Liselore Frowijn  (Photo supplied by Vogue.Fr)

Roshi Porkar  (Photo supplied by Vogue.Fr)

The winners of this year are definitely worth keeping an eye out for....