16 feb 2008
13 feb 2008
*** S.V.D >>>
Destinado a curar pequeñas heridas del alma, Comme des Garçons junto a Andrew McConochie, idearon este gadget durante el lanzamiento de su perfume Love Hurts, en forma de corazón y forrado en felpa. Mañana es San Valentín, y promete ser un día colorado. Como antídoto contra el empalagante marketing del mismo, estas pequeñas curitas, irónicas, en el sentido más figurado, pueden ser una buena solución.
12 feb 2008
Cory Kennedy + KSUBI + The COBRASNAKE
www.thecobrasnake.com
"The first shirt in the new colaboration effort between cory kennedy, ksubi, and thecobrasnake...only 250 shirts worldwide
CORY SIZE ONLY --- aka mens size medium ---
100% ULTRASOFT COTTON JERSEY SHORT-SLEEVED CREWNECK TEE WITH SILKSCREENED PRINT ON FRONT.
all orders shipped with tracking and should be received 7-12 days from ordering
$109.00 usa - includes shipping"
*PRADA PARTY WITH COCOROSIE
*Milla Jovovich, Jessica Stam, Rose McGowan, Misshapes and day glo Cocorosie light up the Prada party
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10 feb 2008
INTRODUCING* Poltock & Walsh
www.poltockandwalsh.com
British designers are well known for being the most imaginative and eccentric specimens in the fashion business, qualities that are not very often welcome in a place where money counts more than creativity, NY.
It doesn't seem to be the case for British designers Katie Walsh and Fiamma Poltock and her eponymous label Poltock and Walsh; they were invited to show their Spring Summer 08 collection in New York City during an event sponsored by the luxury department store Henri Mendel.
Their designs are typically British in the experimentation of shapes and materials and yet wearable and "commercial", that is, ready to be worn for any girl or woman, or both.
1.- When did you meet for the first time and decided to do something together?
We met many moons ago back in 2001 at the first day of our degree in Kingston University London. We soon became best friends and by the end of our degree we decided that after a stint in the industry no matter what we do, we would come back to London and start our own label together.
2.- How was the experience at the Kingston University London?
Kingston Uni really prepared us for the fashion world. They made sure we understood the construction of clothing, the process of research and design and most importantly understanding your customer. We really loved our tutors Ian and Steve
3.- After graduating in 2004 you went to assist John Richmond (Poltock) and Alexander McQueen (Walsh). What did you learn during this period?
Poltock got a great first hand experience in dealing with the production co-coordinators which is an aspect of the industry that you don't learn in uni.
Walsh learnt greater depths of pattern cutting and tailoring with working on major show pieces while in London and Paris.
4.- You launched your eponymous fashion label POLTOCK & WALSH in London but your SS:08 collection was showed in the event Style 360 during New York Fashion Week. Why did you decide to show in NY rather than in London?
We have always been really inspired by New York - whether its the fashion, people or music so it seemed really natural for us to showcase our first show there.
We were also approached by a large NY retailer who offered us sponsorship which was great. We have always had a lot of interest and support off the American market and press which is really refreshing and its exciting to get out of your own city which you can sometimes feel comfortable in - this way it was new and challenging to reach a different audience. The experience was amazing!
5.- Tell me a little about your Spring Summer 08 collection.
For Spring/Summer 08 we have created a range which is directional and forward thinking whilst managing to maintain a classic feminine elegance.
The eclectic inspirations for this season, which include Man Ray's early bondage images and the seminal works of architect Frank Ghery, reflect the juxtaposed nature of our signature looks; where organic frills are met with the strict architectural lines.
We played with a range of silks from light and heavy satins, raw silks, duchesses.
6.- Ruffles are something very recurrent in your designs. Why this love for them?
Because they create a good balance against the strong structural lines in our clothing... and because, they're fun!
7.- Who are your favourite artists?
Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Breadsley, George Taylor.
8.- Who are your favourite designers?
Christobal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel, Azzadine Alaia, Alber Elbaz.
9.- Best parties in London
FACTION.
10.- Best DJ
Andy Weatherall
11.- Best website. A daily pick.
style.com
12.- Next Project
We're working on our AW08-09 collection.
Interview by Patricia Yagüe
Pictures © Poltock & Walsh
British designers are well known for being the most imaginative and eccentric specimens in the fashion business, qualities that are not very often welcome in a place where money counts more than creativity, NY.
It doesn't seem to be the case for British designers Katie Walsh and Fiamma Poltock and her eponymous label Poltock and Walsh; they were invited to show their Spring Summer 08 collection in New York City during an event sponsored by the luxury department store Henri Mendel.
Their designs are typically British in the experimentation of shapes and materials and yet wearable and "commercial", that is, ready to be worn for any girl or woman, or both.
1.- When did you meet for the first time and decided to do something together?
We met many moons ago back in 2001 at the first day of our degree in Kingston University London. We soon became best friends and by the end of our degree we decided that after a stint in the industry no matter what we do, we would come back to London and start our own label together.
2.- How was the experience at the Kingston University London?
Kingston Uni really prepared us for the fashion world. They made sure we understood the construction of clothing, the process of research and design and most importantly understanding your customer. We really loved our tutors Ian and Steve
3.- After graduating in 2004 you went to assist John Richmond (Poltock) and Alexander McQueen (Walsh). What did you learn during this period?
Poltock got a great first hand experience in dealing with the production co-coordinators which is an aspect of the industry that you don't learn in uni.
Walsh learnt greater depths of pattern cutting and tailoring with working on major show pieces while in London and Paris.
4.- You launched your eponymous fashion label POLTOCK & WALSH in London but your SS:08 collection was showed in the event Style 360 during New York Fashion Week. Why did you decide to show in NY rather than in London?
We have always been really inspired by New York - whether its the fashion, people or music so it seemed really natural for us to showcase our first show there.
We were also approached by a large NY retailer who offered us sponsorship which was great. We have always had a lot of interest and support off the American market and press which is really refreshing and its exciting to get out of your own city which you can sometimes feel comfortable in - this way it was new and challenging to reach a different audience. The experience was amazing!
5.- Tell me a little about your Spring Summer 08 collection.
For Spring/Summer 08 we have created a range which is directional and forward thinking whilst managing to maintain a classic feminine elegance.
The eclectic inspirations for this season, which include Man Ray's early bondage images and the seminal works of architect Frank Ghery, reflect the juxtaposed nature of our signature looks; where organic frills are met with the strict architectural lines.
We played with a range of silks from light and heavy satins, raw silks, duchesses.
6.- Ruffles are something very recurrent in your designs. Why this love for them?
Because they create a good balance against the strong structural lines in our clothing... and because, they're fun!
7.- Who are your favourite artists?
Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Breadsley, George Taylor.
8.- Who are your favourite designers?
Christobal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel, Azzadine Alaia, Alber Elbaz.
9.- Best parties in London
FACTION.
10.- Best DJ
Andy Weatherall
11.- Best website. A daily pick.
style.com
12.- Next Project
We're working on our AW08-09 collection.
Interview by Patricia Yagüe
Pictures © Poltock & Walsh
31 ene 2008
*** An uncomfortable truth: Marc jacobs.
Que Marc Jacobs tiene un distinguido y burlón sentido del humor lo dejó bien claro, no hace mucho, cuando después de la sonada disputa que tuvo con la venerable Menkes, periodista del International Herald Tribune, a raíz del monumental retraso de su penúltimo desfile, le dejó a ésta, encima de su silla en el front row del desfile de Louis Vuitton en París (marca de la que es director creativo) un presente en forma de camiseta con una ilustración bordada de Suzy estrangulando a Marc.
En la ácida línea de este personaje parece circular la nueva campaña de primavera verano del diseñador. La imagen que hay arriba dio el puntapie de salida de la campaña. El fotógrafo, como viene siendo ya costumbre, sigue siendo Sir Jurgen Teller…¿Y la modelo?
Si bien hay quines saben quien la dueña de estas demasiadas bronceadas piernas, a quienes no le ha llegado la noticia,
se sentirán un tanto decepcionados: Victoria Beckham es la respuesta ganadora. Esta imagen es solo la primera de una verdadera antología de imágenes, que si bien en lo formal no añaden nada nuevo, si que dan ciertas pistas de cómo Jacobs ha logrado dar un nuevo giro al ya tan manido recurso del famoso de turno como imagen de la campaña para lograr mayor repercusión mediática. Más de lo mismo.
*Recommended DVD for this week.
*He knew Paris was for lovers. He just didn't think they were all hers.
'Dos días en París', es un film escrito y dirigido por Julie Delpy, más conocida por sus actuaciones en 'Antes del amanecer' y 'Antes del atardecer', con Ethan Hawke.
Siendo ella misma la actriz principal, rodó la película en 20 días con la participación en el reparto de sus padres -los actores Marie Pillet y Albert Delpy-, sus amigos -entre ellos el hijo del escritor y cineasta Alejandro Jodorowsky- e incluso su gato.
Julie Delpy, comentó que el rodaje terminó siendo una "experiencia muy barata y muy divertida", después de asumir que, para conseguir financiación para alguno de los seis guiones que había escrito tenía que elegir el que se acercaba más al territorio en que mejor le ha ido como actriz: el de la comedia romántica.
A base de muchos desencuentros y discusiones (lo mejor de esta película es cuando discuten) , trata sobre el deterioro de una pareja formada por una francesa y un estadounidense, que sufren el choque personal y cultural cuando él, encarnado por el actor Adam Goldberg, comienza a descubrir el entorno familiar y amistoso de ella, a la que da vida la propia Delpy.
'Dos días en París', es un film escrito y dirigido por Julie Delpy, más conocida por sus actuaciones en 'Antes del amanecer' y 'Antes del atardecer', con Ethan Hawke.
Siendo ella misma la actriz principal, rodó la película en 20 días con la participación en el reparto de sus padres -los actores Marie Pillet y Albert Delpy-, sus amigos -entre ellos el hijo del escritor y cineasta Alejandro Jodorowsky- e incluso su gato.
Julie Delpy, comentó que el rodaje terminó siendo una "experiencia muy barata y muy divertida", después de asumir que, para conseguir financiación para alguno de los seis guiones que había escrito tenía que elegir el que se acercaba más al territorio en que mejor le ha ido como actriz: el de la comedia romántica.
A base de muchos desencuentros y discusiones (lo mejor de esta película es cuando discuten) , trata sobre el deterioro de una pareja formada por una francesa y un estadounidense, que sufren el choque personal y cultural cuando él, encarnado por el actor Adam Goldberg, comienza a descubrir el entorno familiar y amistoso de ella, a la que da vida la propia Delpy.
30 ene 2008
*Upcoming title
FASHION NOW 2- TASCHEN
April 2008
TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition!
The art of style: an encyclopedia of over 160 designers
April 2008
TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition!
The art of style: an encyclopedia of over 160 designers
29 ene 2008
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