Monday, 16 August 2010

Obviously We Love Katy But...

If you want to get your hands on her man friends..huhm...jeans, get yourself down to Diesel.
This is a still from her new video Teenage Dreams (not as good as California Girls but rather good nonetheless) & we applaud Diesel on a job well done & also for stumping up the cash. Kerching!

I'LL JW YOUR ANDERSON

A serious one to watch & now buy! Having shown last season at the MAN show during London Fashion Week, JW Anderson, the young menswear designer is selling his clobber on the internet. We are seriously coveting all these pieces which have just dropped at Oki-Ni.com
(the online menswear shop that we know and love).

Friday, 13 August 2010

Our Last Collections Story Video. Sadface


Anyone wanting to see more of fashion assistant Chris's exploits, petition here.

Bags For Life

We dare you not to be head over heels in love with
Christopher Shannon's AW collection for Eastpak.
(Available from Asos, Eastpak stores & Oki-Ni.com but not til September so hold your horses!)

Campaign Watch!

God Morgon! (As they say in Sweden) Here are a few sneek peek images from Filipa K's AW collection (Swedish brand, gorgeous)

Love a bit of broodiness.
This is behind the scenes, which we thought was pretty great.

Thursday, 12 August 2010

Hugo Boss Summer Party: Gossip Girl Approved

Sometimes we like to pretend our lives are a film or t.v show but wonder if anyone would be interested in watching our daily commute and frequent trips to Pret. However on a night like last night we feel like that we may get at least 1.5 million viewers.
The event was bustling with industry types cooing at the collections on display & drinking Pimms & Mojitos. We were very taken, however with the ingenious way the caterers served sausage & mash on cocktail sticks (When you've eaten as many canapes as us you'll understand)
Never underestimate a man in a suit.

Oh The Glamour

Today Topman has landed in Basildon at the Eastgate Centre meaning the hot boys of Essex can stock up on printed tees, polos and other staples that Topman do oh so well. All purchases made at the new store will get one of these frankly amazing canvas bags while stocks last. Seriously considering jumping on the first train there...www.topman.com

Wednesday, 11 August 2010

We Like Your Look

As a person he's a special kind of irritating but today we have to give Joe Stone our Editorial Assistant props for his footwear. They are from Asos and on sale for £10. We like how he's teamed them with elasticated trousers from Topman. Tomorrow, normal service will resume. Watch out Joe; You're overdue a wedgie.

New Face - James Galt

From M&P. Bit of topless action there. We approve

Sunspel Are Now Selling Hoodies

They are so soft it is like wearing a cloud.

Hot Looks From Reiss AW

Tuesday, 10 August 2010

Luke's Second Store


With one store already in Bristol, Luke opened it's second store in Cardiff on Saturday at
The St David's 2 Shopping Centre. Looks pretty swish. Open more please & soon!

Shop: Pockets

We love boutiques because they condense all that's good about a collection into one rail. Mary Portas loves a boutique too & anything approved by her should be taken as gospel. We also love The Midlands, which is where Pockets is. With stores in Newcastle Under Lyme, Hanley, Worcester, Shrewsbury and Nantwich and selling Armani, Paul Smith, Barbour and Hugo boss to name a few. We applaud. www.pockets.co.uk

Monday, 9 August 2010

Collections Story Part Two


Fashion Assistant Chris continues his ill-advised quest to become a t.v star.

Found in a Regional Topman This Weekend

We think it's unfair that smaller stores don't always get the designer collaborations and major pieces that the flagship stores do. What does impress us though when we hit the high street is the amount of amazing pieces that ARE on offer. While frantically running round a Topman in Kent this weekend we found four polo shirts that we loved in under a minute. Well done everyone.

Supergrope


For anyone who isn't watching Don't Stop Believing on Channel 5 on Sunday evenings; This is the Supergroup who we stumbled upon in Kent. This is a scoop for us as unfortunately in the show they remained covered up.
(which is lucky really as otherwise our jobs would be null & void)

Campaign Watch!

We remember fondly when pointy trainers from Swear were all the rage, but those days are gone & big boots and brogues have reigned in the smart shoe war. For their 10th birthday Swear have fought back with new styles, a new creative team & a new campaign (see above) Happy Birthday!

To The 5 People in The U.K Who Don't Live Near a H&M Store

the online site launches in just over a month. More details to come.

Friday, 6 August 2010

SO HERE WE ARE.... COLLECTIONS BEHIND THE SCENES

Part one of our behind the scenes look at the AW10 Collections Shoot, 20 page story in the current issue. Fashion assistant Christopher Hobbs introduces...

Thursday, 5 August 2010

melting.... HOT!

O.K, so we realise that this is all over the internet already, but really, its too jolly to ignore. Anyone for a McFlurry?

Before We Forget its Summer Completely

We reckon there's still at least 2 months wear out of your summer wardrobe until you
even have to consider winter coats (though we do appreciate a bargain
buy whatever the season) The industry calls this time of year 'transitional' when really it
means 'the shops are full of fleeces & furs but we're still relatively comfortable
in a t-shirt & light jacket' We love this look from Lyle & Scott's High Summer collection.
The perfect late summer look. Layering is key.

Wednesday, 4 August 2010

New Face: Remo Mahler

His name is Remo, whether he dances on the sand is unconfirmed at time of writing.
(great mental image though) Thank you M&P Models.

There's So Many Ways to Love This T-shirt

it makes us want to say Oh Oh Oh Oh. Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh. Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh. Oh Oh. Oh My Gosh.
(on sale at www.yukka.com. Amaze)

One More Shoe Blog, Then We'll Shut Up

This is a Poorman Weapon from Converse, so called because back int' day they made a canvas version of the leather ones that all the sports players wore so that the kids (who we imagine lived in some 'colourful' neighbourhood in Brooklyn circa 1977) could afford 'em. We also like that it's called a weapon & we envisage back in 70s Brooklyn you would need a weapon wherever you walked.
(not like to today where it's all organic deli's & yoga centres)
It has been re-issued to celebrate Size? 10th birthday where it is stocked exclusively.
Priced at £49.99

Tuesday, 3 August 2010

Ta-dah!

And on the 7th day God created Louboutins.

Chino Time!

Did we actually just reference that dude from X-Factor? Think we did. Moving on.
Our favourite online shopping mall my-wardrobe.com have exclusively collaborated with Dockers to stock a limited number of authentic WWII Chino’s and T-shirts. McLovin' the distressed t-shirts and as for chino's, we think 2010 is your year. Come on down!

It May Be Sunny Today...But One Day It Will Rain

That's why we need this Fred Perry fishing jacket. Made in collaboration with The British Millerian Co.Ltd. We heart it in yellow but if navy's more your bag then we support your choice.
www.fredperry.com

Reeeeewind!

We shot this back in April 2009 for the June issue of that year around the streets of Vauxhall. Jacob from Models 1 was a new face back then, In July 2009 he opened Prada's SS2010 show and his stock sky-rocketed. Whenever we see a billboard with his face on we remember having to wrap a towel round him while he changed in the streets.
Styling by Frank Strachan Photography by Tomas Falmer

"It's Roberto Cavalli & I Love It, What More Do you Want?!"

If anyone got the obscure Sex & The City quote there we applaud you.
These jeans are from Just Cavalli & they're pretty special.
Wear them to a wedding & upstage the bride.
www.robertocavalli.com

Boots. & More Boots

Levi's don't just do denim, oh no! They do shoes too. This season, we hasten to add, they have expanded their range & delivered us a gorgeous selection of boots for their Red Tab collection in tough leathers with detailed finishes which will be available this month at Asos.com and selected Kurt Geiger's as well as Levi's flagship store on London's Regent Street.
Love the red lining as well. Very Louboutinesque (If this wasn't a word before it is now)

Monday, 2 August 2010

Well This Is Nice

Hot models and YSL sneakers

Campaign Watch!

Full Circle have dragged Luke Worral from whichever skate-park he was moping around in (Luke and Kelly Osbourne over. Sadface) & made him their face of their new AW campaign.
Love the trousers in boots look & nordic prints, layered with plaids & military touches. www.fullcircleuk.com

Normally We'd Have a Picture of a Model Licking These

But they're currently stuck in Berlin. These are great though aren't they? From Diesel's new range of sneakers for AW available at the end of the month. www.diesel.com

New Face : Guido


Hello everyone how was your weekend? Today we introduce you to Guido from Premier models.

1, 2 Buckle my shoe 3,4, knock on my door!

Last Week, BY BASI sponsored us to go down to Shoreditch's annual festival and we lapped it up, soaking in the fine splendours of dress; here is what we found...
A very fashion forward t-shirt and with that N-Dubz swagger we're sold. As for the hot ginge, his look is so effortless and breezy. He's totally working that leather biker jacket.
Man, this guy thinks he's Superman or something, he definitely pulls of the mint green jeans and salmon socks combo a treat. Love second guys shirt, so much fun. As for contestant number 3 his look roars at us with his tiger t-shirt and vans.
Love love love this look...amazing leopard/hawaiian print shirt and silk trousers, complete with loafers and chains, looks like he should be shuffling around a pool in Arizona working on a film or something. Double denim: always a winner. Robert Patterson twilight slash Dazed, not your normal look for a festival. We say watch this space (or your neck whilst on the waltzers)
So the rolled up-shirt is not out of vogue we see and we like how he has rolled-up his shorts too, the tatts top it off nicely. Tie-dye...hmm, well it can be a good look sometimes. We know that extreme sports is going to be an Autumn/Winter trend but in the summer heat, I don't think so!
Such a great jumper that could easily have fell off the back of a Missoni van.
'Fuck your mum?' Well that's a statement further than 'This Is Not a Plastic Bag'.
Ahhhh Ed from our SS Collections Story in March, the no shirt thing is always a hot look.
Love the rips on this guys jeans, the mullet with moustache with glasses is kind of erring on Mr Potato head but we dig it.
Did anyone mention LA? We can dream that he also a notorious gangster and we know Adam Kimmel would approve.
Mickey mouse is so heavily used as an icon in fashion, but this vintage jumper is a classic and when thrown on with a cap and paint why not? Oh did someone let out a Gaga monster? if only the glasses were a little more round (and perhaps he was wearing fishnets and no knickers). OMG this one has been transported directly from Mississippi circa 1937 , and lordy his look is just so sweet...yes mam.

The End
Watch this space for more festival style uploads