Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 27 Nov 2013
Last week, London became the city to transpose the creative, inspiring and beautiful world of Sir Paul Smith as part of the “Hello, My Name is Paul Smith” Exhibition. The London Design Museum helps celebrate 40 years of fashion excellence with a showcase referencing the designer’s influences and fashion designs, drawing on Paul Smith’s personal archive.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 15 Oct 2013
A series of unfortunate events kept me from being there, but word is that Kate Nash – the British platinum-selling songstress who’s became something of a fixture at the fashion weeks – rocked out to a full house in London over the weekend. As any true star should, Nash went through a few wardrobe changes – supporting UK designers including Bora Aksu, Bas Kosters and…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 3 Oct 2013
She’s talented, she loves fashion and she adores to draw, all of which you can easily tell by looking at any of her wonderful illustrations. Lena Ker (lenaker.blogspot.com), the young fashion illustrator we introduce to you today, is able to create magic using nothing but her favourite paper, pencils and watercolors. The resulting images work towards painting the fashion world from an alluring perspective, colliding…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 8 Sep 2013
Everyone knows Daft Punk’s now ubiquitous Get Lucky. On the runway at BCBG Max Azria during this week’s New York fashion week, the venue was filled with a very different take: the breathy, low-key, sensual version by Daughter. If you haven’t already heard it, may we make a suggestion that you do so after the break? And of course to see the BCBG Max Azria…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 22 Aug 2013
Good things happen when Cara Delevingne gets serious for a moment. Turns out the girl can sing, debuting a sultry style as backup singer for her friend Will Heard on an acoustic version of the song ‘Sonnentanz’ (Sun Don’t Shine). Will’s voice is also definitely worth a listed – check out the video after the break.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 11 Jul 2013
Generic beats, or carefully selected soundtracks? A runway always works best when served by the latter: not to mention the fact that we keep on listening, once the show's over. From the men's spring / summer 2014 shows, a round-up of some of the best catwalk music. Listen for yourself, below.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 31 May 2013
Misquotations to quote during all those dinner party conversations (just don’t misquote the misquotations), animals you never knew existed, rare natural phenomenon and how to look great in photos. Plus in our weekend reads, the story behind the real-life Bling Ring and how Sarah Burton became fashion royalty. After the break, a fashioniser’s guide to the weekend.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 28 May 2013
Natalia Vodianova‘s acting debut (in a starring role) is finally getting a release outside of Russia, hitting French cinema’s on June 5. Belle du Seigneur looks to be one of those dramatic, intense films about a passion-fuelled love affair, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers alongside Vodianova. You can see the trailer (a bit NSFW) after the break.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 24 May 2013
No matter where you are in the world, the weekend will soon be upon you. That means it’s time for our weekly round-up of entertaining tidbits, the things you need to know, the things you should see (just because) and some places to go if you get bored and feel like shopping at J.Crew, marvelling at a Monet, or getting dressed to impress for a…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 23 May 2013
For this week's music roundup we asked you what you've been listening to. From mellow indiepop to attitude-laden club tracks, here's what you suggested.
