Thursday, 10 January 2013

Thurs 10th Jan: LCM - Sibling - Live Panel Discussion on SHOWstudio



Here is the recorded footage of the live stream panel discussion I took part in earlier in the week at SHOWstudio - reviewing the Sibling show with Colin McDowell, Camilla Morton, Hilary Alexander and Charlie Le Mindu.  
Keep an eye on SHOWstudio for upcoming panels over the course of the following menswear and couture shows.........

Thurs 10th Jan 2013 - Mariko Mori: Rebirth






Extremely excited that one of my favourite all time artists Mariko Mori  is showing in London again!   Photography is actually prohibited inside the exhibition so here is just a taster............. from some stealth snapping...... 

Mariko Mori: Rebirth

13 December 2012—17 February 2013
Royal Academy Of Arts

Thurs 10th Jan: LCM - Shaun Samson






Thurs 10th Jan: LCM - JW Anderson



Thurs 10th Jan: LCM - Christopher Shannon




Christopher Shannon  AW13 "Obsessive, Compulsive, Re-Order" inspired by hoarding tendencies and dressing for necessity.......... showing some key looks on girls in amongst the dudes......... I feel like Shannon womenswear is going to become VERY necessary!!  



Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Weds 9th Jan: LCM - Alex Mattsson vs. Zebra Katz for Red Bull Catwalk Studio












And here it is - the Alex Mattsson presentation with Zebra Katz live performance of the exclusive track they recorded together at Red Bull Catwalk Studio -= which is now a free download for the duration of one month - get it here.  Below is the fashion film shot by director Grace LaDoja featuring both the music and Mattsson's AW13 collection worn on Zebra Katz and Njena Redfoxxx.......... see the whole crew in this snap backstage complete with stylist Matthew Josephs who was responsible for this amazing model casting!
Congratulations Red Bull Catwalk Studio for conceiving another highlight to the schedule of fashion shows at London Collections and making it possible for emerging designers to have the opportunity of a spectacular showcase!  Big ups Nina Scott and the whole team!

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Tues 7th Jan: LCM - MR PORTER London Collections, Men Collaborations







Tues 8th Jan: LCM - Helen Bullock at SHOWstudio





I ended my second day of London Collections Men at SHOWstudio to take part in the live panel discussion, reviewing the Sibling show - whilst illustrator Helen Bullock was in the adjacent room sketching away.  Here is a snapshot of her tools, sketches of Hilary Alexander, Colin McDowell and Sibling knit from the show......... and an earlier watercolour from the Christopher Shannon collection.  
Follow Helen's sketches as they stream over on SHOWstudio and the industry insider debates on demand here.

Tues 8th Jan: LCM - Martine Rose








Martine Rose took inspiration from her time spent in Jamaica and specifically the rites and rituals of the Rasta community's status symbols, displayed in attitude rather than riches .................. with her models spinning on a turntable wearing Selassie emblazoned prints, Jah jogging bottoms and bar beer mat bombers!

Tues 8th Jan: LCM - John Smedley






Tues 8th Jan: LCM - Street Style