May 23, 2013
Laura Bartlett Gallery: Love a midweek gallery opening in East London. This little piece caught my eye. Neon Neo-Classic torso is what it’s about these days.
By Garth Spencer
May 23, 2013
ISSA: ANNOUNCES BLUE FARRIER AS NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR.
Exciting news in the world of Issa today. Daniella Helayel is out and Blue Farrier is in! Obviously we are very very excited about this, especially as she’s a long time friend of 10, has worked for Chloe, with Phoebe Philo, and Stella McCartney, and once created the genius Dolly Drama’s for us. Issa are quite rightly very excited too and so they should be. As Issa London CEO, Angeline Ypma, said to Vogue, ”I am pleased to welcome Blue Farrier as the new creative director of Issa at such an exciting time. Her vision and passion will be vital as we expand into new categories and markets and continue the development of Issa into a truly global lifestyle brand.”Blue is a genius. We can’t wait for September’s show. Might have too put the ticket request in now just to be safe. Congratulations Blue! We’re already on the champagne celebrating.
Picture by Kathryn Martin www.kathrynmartin.co.uk
by Natalie Dembinska
May 23, 2013
ELIE SAAB: AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2013
We’ve been fans of Rosario Dawson since her appearance in Larry Clarke’s Kids way back when. Amazing to witness her evolution from beautiful- albeit gangly teen, to a bit more of a bombshell. She’s becoming almost a little Sophia Loren in her red carpet ways, and what better designer to show off her hourglass woman-ity than Elie Saab? Purveyor of the finest, most classic of red carpet gowns, with just the right amount of modernity. One in another handful of Saab exits we’ve spotted at Cannes today. (FROM L-R): Petra Nemcova in HC S/S 12, Rosario Dawson in RTW S/S 13, Anais Monory in RTW S/S 11.
by Vincent Levy
May 23, 2013
COMME DES GARCONS X CONVERSE: PRO LEATHER SNEAKERS
Heart these new treads from Comme and Converse, with tradional PLAY characters on a vintage style upper. Old school!
by Vincent Levy
May 23, 2013
GIVENCHY BY RICCARDO TISCI: AW13/14 CAMPAIGN
It’s only May, we haven’t even seen any hint of summer yet and already the autumn/winter campaigns have started flooding in. Which seeing as winter is still pretty much in evidence outside, feels kind of appropriate. First up is Givenchy with a celebration of family values and love, individuals with strong personalities and natural beautiful. Everyone in the campaign is saying strength to me. And love. And natural beauty.
“The story goes on: on the set and outside the set with my family, Mert & Marcus, Luigi, Lucia, Carine, Katy… These people are my family. They have always believed in me. They are very faithful to me. Faithfulness and love are the most amazing things in what I want to do. I think it is a moment of history for me in fashion for my own gang. I want to credit each time the people that are very faithful to my style, and faithful as human beings. This time, there is a gypsy feeling because it is the inspiration of the collection. Again, the reality of someone like Carine with her daughter showing real love or Quim with Amanda is very special to me. All of them, including the models, are real gypsies in their own life. They are never in one place. They travel the world. It is a real relationship, not only physically, but also with a content even when far away…” Riccardo Tisci
Creative director: Riccardo Tisci
Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot
Womenswear stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Menswear stylist: Katy England
Models: Amanda Seyfried, Carine Roitfeld, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Quim Gutierrez, Dalianah Arekion, Mariano Ontanon
Make-up: Lucia Pieroni
Hair: Luigi Murenu
Layout: M&M
by Natalie Dembinska
May 23, 2013
RAF SIMONS: TENTASTIC, COLLARLESS WOOL COAT
I am doom. Catch me wafting from settee to kettle. Looking fetch nevertheless.
by Vincent Levy
May 23, 2013
GIORGIO ARMANI: CELEBRATES ITS FIRST BOUTIQUE ON LA CROISETTE, CANNES
We’re lingering in Cannes a little longer Tenners. Can you blame us? The bloody weather in London- you’d think its mid February. Anyway, we’ve special reason (journalistic) as Giorgio have just unveiled their first boutique on La Croisette alongside a new Armani Caffe concept. Hoorah. Two of our 3 favourite things combined (eating and shopping)- and seaside too. You can probably guess the third…
by Vincent Levy
May 23, 2013
STELLA MCCARTNEY: TENTASTIC, RUBBER SOLED HEELS
The shoe equivalent of a monster truck.
by Vincent Levy
May 22, 2013
PRADA: DRESSES MILLA JOVOVICH AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Smokey eyed Ms. Jovovich serving an amazing floor length look from Prada at the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival. Something in that expression (or maybe the many star turns we’ve seen her take in action movies) suggests she might discard clutch and hoik up her exquisitely embroidered skirt to kick our asses. Maje!
by Vincent Levy
May 22, 2013
CHRISTOPHER KANE: TENTASTIC, ELASTICATED SAFETY BELT
If only it were for my own safety. Really ought to stop falling over in public places, press launches especially.
by Vincent Levy
