Friday 9th Nov: Kate Moross vs. BenZel ft. Jessie Ware

Here are stills from a new music video which is a no-brainer bringing together of great minds >>>>>>  a banging collaboration of Kate Moross 's animated hypercolour visuals for new producer outfit BenZel featuring Jessie Ware on vocals.  BenZel is Umi Takahashi (15) and Yoko Watanabe (16). Originally from Osaka; Umi and Yoko both travelled to New York through their local foreign exchange program. They met in early 2012 through an online message board about ankle socks and quickly discovered they each had a profound appreciation for 90's R&B and J. Dilla. After many failed attempts to create a hypoallergenic ankle sock, they decided to put their efforts toward other creative ventures. Following hours of soul searching; they decided to start BenZel.  I don't think I'm at liberty to divulge the identity of BenZel, but tune your ears in and it might well become evident ........ and tune in to the site and Facebook for future releases ................. 

Tues 6th Nov: 15 Folds

I have joined in the game of Chinese Whispers via gifs over on the new project site "15 Folds" - following on from an increasing and decreasing 3D cat in answer to a theme of superstition.  Click over to the site to see the moving image, read the explanation and contribute .............. magic!

Tues 6th Nov: Gilded Birds

Check out Kerry Smith's new project "Gilded Birds" - A snapshot of contemporary ideals of beauty via contributions from varied creatives including Simon Foxton, Baillie Walsh, Christopher Shannon and Jason Evans in its first wave.  My feature has just gone live in which I discuss my Art Deco lockets ......... click here to read.

Mon 5th Nov: B-Side by Wale

Walé Adeyemi live on NTS Radio MORNING MARAUDERS W/ MARSHMELLO show this morning talking about his B-Side by Wale store launch this week (Weds for press, Friday for public) on Hanbury Street, off Brick Lane.  Check their blog site for more deats of the garms and mixtapes ...........

Friday 2nd Nov: Its A Wrap in VOGUE

Coincidentally in the same week that Margot sets up desk next me, our work sits side by side in the December issue of VOGUE UK with our Christmas wrapping!  Here is my trio of jewellery gift boxes which stack up to make a Christmas Tree shape.  

(Margot's on the right, mine is centre and Jonathan Saunders is on the left.)  Pick up the issue to see an intire rainbow theme from a Tim Walker / Gary Card fashion story to Michael Baumgarten's plastecine spectrum still life.........

Friday 2nd Nov: Margot Bowman in the house

Teo Connor Studio have moved upstairs into a cute loft space with split mezzanine level and skylight window which has given way to a new arrival in our room........... Margot Bowman and Jessie Brinton. Here is Margot settling in, displaying her colourful illustrated goodies and getting down to work on future projects, mixing up water colours.  Check out Margot's latest side project entitled 15 Folds which is an online game of consequences for contributors to answer to the previous post via building Giffs.  Watch this space for news from the prolific entity......... or follow her Twitter here.  

Friday 2nd Nov: PATTERNITY + DALSTON SUPERSTORE Present DALSTON SUPERSTRIPE

PATTERNITY
+
DALSTON SUPERSTORE

 Present
DALSTON SUPERSTRIPE

 Exhibition 31st October to 6th January
DALSTON SUPERSTORE 117 KINGSLAND HIGH STREET E8 2PB

Monday 29th October: SPRING SUMMER 2013 PRESS DAY, TODAY

SPRING SUMMER 2013 PRESS DAY, TODAY from 10:00 to 19:30 EMBASSY, 29 Old Burlington Street, Mayfair, W1S 3AN Alex Mattsson · AquabyAqua · Ashley Williams · Astrid Andersen · Bobby Abley · Bernhard Willhelm · Charlie le Mindu · Diana Auria Harris · Fred Butler · Jaewan Park · Kitty Joseph · Lara Jensen · Margot Bowman · Mich Dulce · Peiran Gong · Piers Atkinson · Studio XO · Vivian Ying · Void of Course · Yang Du · Zandra  Rhodes www.elladrorpr.com

Sunday 28th October: Designer Pudsey 2012

This year, Katie Grand has curated the Designer Pudsey Collection for Children In Need with 50 bears for auction designed by fashion houses from Luis Vuitton and Loewe to independent labels House Of Holland and Sibling.  A collection of the 28" teddys are on display at Selfridges as part of their Christmas scheme spread between the windows and the interior of the concept store.  They are all adorable but my absolute favourites are the patterned Pudseys from Pucci, Missoni, Jonathan Saunders and Balenciaga who have sewn 5 variations with different prints!  Head over to the BBC website to find out details of how to purchase one of these unique cuddly collectables and view the complete gallery here.  See the complete line up shot by Sølve Sundsbø  for LOVE Magazine here.

(Top to bottom: Katie Hillier, House of Holland, Anya Hindmarch, Victoria Beckham & Giles Swarovski covered cub, Alexander McQueen, Sibling, Balenciaga, Luis Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood, Loewe, Wonder Room at Selfridges)