9 June, 2009

Fingers on the pulse

Burning question: are nail blogs the new fashion blogs? Lately I’m getting all my style updates from nail artist Sophy Robson’s blog and Twitter feeds. Latest heads-up is that of WAH Magazine (Women Ain’t Hoes) created by fashion-all-rounder Sharmadean Reid. The zine is an excellent read and online community (sorry guys, it’s ladies only) but I got distracted by Sharmadean’s own blog. As if being a fashion girl-about-town isn’t time consuming enough, Reid is opening a nail salon in Dalston. Read her progress reports here…

[Pics: Sharmadean’s blog]

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5 June, 2009

Finally! Luxury market to embrace social media

“As marketing through social media moves to the forefront for many businesses, I think a lot of luxury brands are now saying, ‘How do we get ourselves on Twitter? Do we really want to be there? Does that cheapen us?’ Brands need to figure out a way to still be exclusive within the social media platforms, because it’s an enormous marketing opportunity.”

Interesting report on WWD on the importance of social media to luxury brands.

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4 June, 2009

Quote of the day

“I only like movies that are set in high school”
Chris Benz, Style.com

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4 June, 2009

And there’s more. Events at the Design Museum…

Lots going on to accompany the Super Contemporary exhibition over the next few months, including…

12th June 09
Why and what next in fashion? (not sure exactly what time – between 6 and 10pm) £8.50 on the door or £5 advance
Informal seminar in collaboration with Let Them Eat Cake magazine. (Please can someone make sure the sound is properly sorted out for this?)

12th July 09
7.15pm London tour bus, £15
The Design Museum’s Routemaster bus takes punters on a guided tour by Joe Kerr, Head of Critical and Historical Studies at the RCA

25th September 09
7.15pm Art director/graphic designer Neville Brody talk, £15

6th October 09
3pm Paul Smith talk, £15

Also, if you like gin, there are a number of Beefeater 24 events that may pique your interest (Beefeater 24 have also sponsored the exhibition). For more info on all the events – this is a mere handful – check the Design Museum website.