Prada AW12 menswear campaign behind-the-scenes video
Now this is a behind-the-scenes vid worth watching. Gary Oldman, Garrett Hedlund, Jamie Bell and Willem Dafoe suit up for Prada AW12 Continue reading
Confirmed: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M
It’s true! And here are the details. The Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection launches on 15th November worldwide and online at HM.com. There will be mens and women’s clothing and accessories but whether my beloved L’Incognito shades will be reproduced is unconfirmed. Read all the info here and watch the video below…
Beauty snippets: Nars nails, Clinique, YSL, Carol Joy, Faberge, hotel beauty
I really need to hurry up and get my hands on the Thakoon for Nars nail collection. Inspired by Indian festivals (when is Tim Walker going to do a Holi-themed shoot?), there are six of these searing bright colours to try. (Hmmm, in the UK the red is mysteriously missing…) [EDIT: OK Hafsa just pointed out in the comments that the red is exclusive to the Nars site. Clever!] Continue reading
Own the Moonrise Kingdom scout suit and raise money for charity
If you’ve seen Moonrise Kingdom, you’ll know one of the best things about it is the fantastic costume design by Kasia Walicka Maimone. As a fan of scout style, I just adored the details of the scout outfits, from the scarves to the patches on the shirts, to Sam’s omnipresent brooch and raccoon tail. Anyway, Sam’s outfit is up for grabs in an online auction taking place between now and June 13th. All proceeds go to Variety New York, to help transform the lives of children through the arts. Click here to bid.
Wes Anderson on creativity, collaboration and independence
Enjoyed this piece on Wes Anderson in the Wall Street Journal magazine. I love the guy and his films but don’t really know much about him. This gives a look into his mindset and thoughts on creativity and film making. I’m seeing Moonrise Kingdom tomorrow…
Gary Card designs pop-up Milan store for COS *VIDEO*
Who doesn’t love COS? The Swedish brand may be the high street sister company of H&M but it has all the hallmarks of a higher end designer brand. It has its own aesthetic signature, an arty, design-conscious customer base and an intelligent point of view. It feels kind of secretive though, so here’s a wee peek into the brand as it launches a pop-up shop in Milan (designed by Gary Card).
Watch the making of Valentino’s lace espadrilles!
When Jim Shi first tweeted a photo of Valentino’s lace espadrilles from the ss12 runway, I thought it was tres decadent. I mean really, who buys lace espadrilles? I thought they were just for the show but how wrong I was. Not only have they gone into production, you can buy them here and watch the making-of video. Enjoy…
Buy Valentino’s lace espadrilles (I dare you) at Netaporter
Trend report: scout style
Alexander McQueen backstage film AW12
Beautiful and mesmerising McQueen Aw12 backstage film. Love the moment at the end…
