KIDULT VS. MARC JACOBS VS. KIDULT
If you still don’t know. To make the story short, Kidult tags store fronts as a means to express frustration against consumerism. He happens to tag that of Marc Jacobs’ Soho storefront which prompted the latter to come up with a rather witty retaliation: selling the former’s idea as a cheaper shirt. Can I say [...]
CATHLEEN NAUNDORF: HAUTE COUTURE
Shooting large format, Naundorf releases Haute Couture: The Polaroids of Cathleen Naundorf, a book collecting five years worth of her work with the world’s most extravagant and expressive fashion – and all the narratives inspired by it. Check out THE SOURCE.
BONDI HIPSTERS ON VINTAGE FASHION
We are Dom and Adrian and we love vintage fashion. We have even got some of our own underground fashion ideas about how to revive vintage classics in 2011. —Them hipsters from Bondi Check out THE SOURCE.
CONVERSE SUMMER NIGHT
Celebrate summer with an intimate, fun-filled experience, bringing to life the youthful, creative, and rebellious spirit of Converse. an exclusive launch highlighting the Converse Summer Collection. Happening on 18 May 2012, 8pm til late, at Breeze Al Fresco, The Scarlet Hotel. RSVP by 16 May at converse@atlanticsports.com and wear your favorite pair of chucks for [...]
GET BACK, STAY BACK!
‘Get Back, Stay Back’ is a fashion story with a difference, combining self-defence how-to with high fashion starring model Lara Stone. Trained in Krav Maga, a self-defence system used by the Israeli Defence Forces, Stone demonstrates to women everywhere how to defend yourself against would-be assailants, whilst wearing high fashion. Check out THE SOURCE.
Yohji Yamamoto to Create First Feature Film
Award-winning Japanese fashion design extraordinaire Yohji Yamamoto, fresh of his appearance on the cover of the most recent issue of Surface, is set to take a small departure from the world of fashion with the creation of his first feature film. Having previously appeared as the subject of the documentary This Is My Dream, this will be Yamamoto’s [...]
EXCLUSIVE: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W12 BACKSTAGE FILM
Sarah Burton is soaring to new creative heights at the house ofAlexander McQueen. It’s apt that her fourth womenswear catwalk collection for the brand, A/W12, deals with ascension too, fixated to an almost fetishistic extent with the idea of lightness. There was the feeling that these painstakingly laboured 34 couture looks were hovering. Or changing from [...]
Vogue Italia, April 2012 – Prom Night
Here’s a sharp spread from the April 2012 issue of Vogue Italia conjuring up a masquerade-style prom night seemingly devoid of the main ingredient of a real prom night: crippling self-consciousness. Check out THE SOURCE.
Gisele Bündchen Launches Second Lingerie Collection
Super model, Gisele Bündchen, is set to launch her second lingerie collection under the “Gisele Bündchen Brazilian Intimates” name. Worked in conjunction with Hope, the collection features three theme: “Diva, Wish and Rococo, consisting of sexy and modern sets, and bring the sophistication lace and fabrics like silk, satin and microfiber.” The Diva collection uses [...]
Video: Agent Provocateur Classics – The Chase
We appreciate the fun and different ways of marketing lingerie by Agent Provocateur. The latest initiative is the above video, entitled ‘The Chase’. Watch the sexy model chase a thief through town, while of course getting undressed. Check out THE SOURCE.
Zimmermann Swimwear Summer 2012 Lookbook
Zimmermann Swimwear gets things steamy with their Summer 2012 lookbook. Set in a bath house, models can be seen sporting the latest looks from the bathing suit makers. We figured we would share it with you in case you’re in the market for a swimsuit for your loved one, or yourself. The photos should be [...]
Mishka Spring 2012 Lookbook by Rae Threat and Kimberly Kane
Mishka drops their full Spring ’12 Lookbook shot by Rae Threat and Kimberly Kane. They started this tradition last year, recruiting Rae to shoot Andy San Dimas & Jessie Andrews in the Mishka Fall 2011 gear, and this year they follow up with “the freshly shaved (not like that you pervo!) Belladonna to the blonde [...]
WADEZIG! March ’12 Collection Wallets
In the latest issue, Indonesian label WADEZIG offers a choice of 4 wallets titled the Grasshoper, Bigman, Traveller and Horizon made of a choice of materials such as faux-suede type of leather and canvas. Check more HERE.
T-Level x SBTG
Mark Ong of SBTG teams up with Korean T-Level for a capsule collection of backpacks and waist packs that are covered with intricate leaf camouflage patterns. T-Level has also gotten the help of director David Jongkwon Kim to film a promotional video for the exclusive collaboration series, of which the teaser can be viewed below. [...]
Dream Nation
Alongside its own whimsical collection of clothing and accessories, Dream Nation in Wan Chai curates the work of other local fashion designers, musicians and artists, going as far as staging small performances and happenings inside the shop. I was so taken with Dream Nation’s fantastical atmosphere that I bought a cream leather crown, and haven’t [...]
Moustache
A proper gentleman in Hong Kong would certainly have his entire wardrobe made by Moustache in Sheung Wan. Not only does the tailor specialize in well made, tropical ready-to-wear, but Moustache also regularly prints its own indispensable guide to Hong Kong, spotlighting new and exciting stores, restaurants, and experiences. Check out THE SOURCE.
Wei Yun
Zacui is an online design store and brand initiated in 2008 by young designer, Wei Yun. Operating on Taobao (China’s version of eBay), Zacui has gradually built a dedicated customer base through steady sales and word of mouth promotion. We spoke with Wei Yun about running an online design store in China, as well as [...]
Laragh McCann by Gemma Booth for Elle France
We present a beautiful new shoot from the recent April 2012 issue of Elle France magazine. Supermodel Laragh McCann was photographed by Gemma Booth for the magazine. Some great vintage lingerie styling, perfectly matching the mood and lighting of the shoot. Check out THE SOURCE.
Scorching Homemaker Shoots
There is a hot haze over every image in the Fashion Quarterly New Zealand ‘American Dream’ editorial. It adds a scorching appeal to the photo shoot that is otherwise centered around a classic and common theme. It follows a glamorous housewife as she goes about her daily routine, which includes going out to get groceries [...]
Porn Stars in Streetwear by Van Styles: “The Softer Side Of Hardcore”
For the feature Van Styles shared exclusive images of adult film stars Andy San Dimas, Skin Diamond, Dani Daniels, Bella Donna, Kristina Rose, Asa Akira, Kagney Lynn Carter, Presley Hart and Jayden Jaymes all of whom are outfitted in goods from Diamond Supply Co., The Hundreds, HUF, LRG, Supreme, Nike and more. Check out the [...]
W_Space Selection 01: Vintage Clothing
W_Space is a “shop in shop” retail concept that will be based in The Goods Dept. The 4×4 space will transform into a store where the theme and content will change every two months. For the shop’s debut we will present a collection of vintage menswear carefully selected based on Whiteboard Journal’s preferences. Check out [...]
The Film Project: Exclusive Gareth Pugh Film
Dazed Digital exclusively premieres Gareth Pugh’s film, ‘Club Noveau’, shot by Ruth Hogben for Selfridges’ ‘The Film Project’, screened at The Old Selfridges Hotel. Here, Pugh’s long time collaborator Katie Shilingford reminisces with the designer about the story behind the film. Now read more about that by checking out THE SOURCE.
Iggy Azalea – The Last Song
It’s like Lady Sovereign in full all-woman bloom. Close your eyes you hear Missy Elliot and Lil’ Kim. Awesome girl, not to mention the choice of garb, some Balmain in her videos!
