GAP GOES BACK TO BLUE
To celebrate its heritage, Gap launches the global campaign ‘Back to Blue’. According to Seth Farbman, Gap’s Global Chief Marketing Officer, ‘Back to Blue means getting back to what matters most – our truest selves, when we are most comfortable in our own skin.’ The collection includes iconic denim pieces such as denim jackets, sweaters...
Barneys New York | Brothers, Sisters, Sons & Daughters
The luxury retailer Barneys New York has dared to do something different for its new campaign Brothers, Sisters, Sons & Daughters and cast transgender models for a fashion shoot by Bruce Weber. According to Dennis Freedman, the creative director of Barneys, the transgender community has been neglected in recent history. I was exquisitely aware that...
Adidas | Stan is Back
In the mid-1960s adidas‘ iconic Stan Smith tennis shoe was developed for French player Robert Haillet, by the start of the 70s Stan Smith‘s name was added to the sneaker and went on to become adorned with the trademark silhouetted image of Smith’s moustachioed face on the tongue of every pair. It was there when...
Ying Gao’s Moving Couture
Designer Ying Gao brings together science and fashion to create a spectacularly original design, like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Saint Laurent | Pre-Fall 2013 Campaign
For the Saint Laurent pre-fall 2013 ad campaign Hedi Slimane called upon Freja Beha Erichsen to bring the clothes to life. The Danish supermodel brought her rocker attitude to the collection of slim-fit smoking jackets, leather pieces, and easy blouses for a final product that comes across as equal parts refined and edgy. Shot in...
Vivienne Westwood: Modelling Domestic Violence
Violence against women has been one of the resounding themes of 2013’s storybook with riots breaking out in India and South African communities taking to the streets in protest against gender-based atrocities. British fashion designer extraordinaire Vivienne Westwood has tailored the fashion industry with her daring designs and fearless opinions. While advertising in fashion has...
Interview | Tim Atkins | African Zoo
Hailing from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Tim Atkins is one young photographer worth watching. At 27 years old he has already worked with several internationally known photographers and is a focused artist. After receiving a diploma in fine art photography he began his career as a professional photographer and has since been busy expanding his portfolio...
A Naughty Fairytale | Ellen von Unwerth
She began her career as a model but since she snapped her first photograph Ellen von Unwerth has enthralled the fashion and pop industries. Her explosive, sexually charged imagery is a playful exploration of femininity and female power. Known for her ability to capture seductive fashion narratives, von Unwerth has spent two decades featuring her...
Nick Knight | Haute Death
Since his first foray into fashion photography, Nick Knight has ignited the industry with his re-conceptualisation of beauty. His bold looks and daring techniques have shaped him as one of the pioneers of modern photography. Knight’s entrance into the photography world has seen him flash through the editorials of Vogue, Dazed & Confused, W Magazine,...
Strange Bedfellows: A Case of Unlikely Collaborations
Industry giants often make for strange bedfellows and there is nothing more fascinating than a case of unlikely collaborations. We’ve seen and heard some of the most bizarre, captivating musical collaborations rock stages and top charts, but what happens when industries collide? Digging into the chronicles of some of the most revered historic brands, as...
Escándalo: a Cruise 2014 Fashion Film by Karla Colletto
It-girl is on the run in Karla Colletto‘s new Cruise 2014 short film, entitled Escándalo. Where she’s going, nobody knows! Ah, life!
Geology of Shoes
Barbora Veselá is a London-based shoe designer and maker. She likes to challenge classic shoe-making techniques, yet to also treat them with respect and celebrate their value. Playful and inquisitive thinking combined with old craftsmanship is what makes her work strong and unique. The Geology of Shoes is her latest project.(Length: 04:47) Geology of Shoes...
M.I.A X Versus Versace
M.I.A. has teamed up with Versace in presenting a striking collection for the label’s Versus offshoot. Music is at the core of these influential pieces and the collection draws inspiration from “bootlegging” culture. With urban influences and rich electro ethnic prints, it’s all about the power of print. Bold statement streetwear for living large and...
