Posted by Mark Robinson March 1, 2010
Maiden Noir finally get around to releasing their spring 2010 collection called Return to Tanner Ridge.
The story of Tanner Ridge is based on an abandon campsite deep in the foothills of the Granite Pass. The silhouettes, detailing, colors and fabrics are based on pieces discovered at the abandon site.
In the line we see the mountain parka, the field vest, …
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Posted by Mark Robinson March 1, 2010
With all the winter hype at the moment, we sometimes forget that we haven’t reached spring yet. So let’s back peddle a bit today and look closer up at some of the releases for Spring 2010. The Scandinavian label, Our Legacy, have started filtering out their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection to stores worldwide, these pictures being sourced from Tres Bien.
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Posted by Mark Robinson March 1, 2010
This is quite an interesting collaboration between Monocle and J.Crew, in which the The Monocle team have been fitted out in J.Crew Spring 2010 gear and photographed for a catalog format feature. No doubt more collaborations will come out of this, as usual with Monocle, they usually work on a certain piece and then stock it in their store. I’m …
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Posted by Mark Robinson February 28, 2010
Levi Strauss & Co. have been working on a commendable project with Forum for the Future, calling for the fashion industry to work together to create a sustainable world.
Fashion Futures present four vivid scenarios of the world of 2025 and the role of the fashion industry, helping companies to develop a sustainable business. I do believe that we need …
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Posted by Daniel Benning February 28, 2010
Im not a fan of the average job, I hate the idea that people are put into boxes of ability and skill, and no one is asked to test there imagination, to create an avenue to generate money to live from, that isn’t something generic. Kate Macdowell is someone I personally admire, and have a lot of respect for, creating …
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Posted by Daniel Benning February 27, 2010
Every now and then a director comes through and makes a technique there own, they become recognised for this technique and it becomes their own little niche. A while back now some of you might recall quite a bit of coverage on from us on Keith Loutit and his fantastic tilt and shift creations, it now seems that another director …
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Posted by Mark Robinson February 27, 2010
E. Tautz was founded in 1867 at 249 Oxford Street between Audley Street and Marble Arch in London’s prosperous West End.
In the beginning Tautz had been head cutter at the sporting Tailors Hammond & Co before leaving to establish his own business. At his previous location he had been tailor to England’s finest sporting gentlemen, including Edward VII, …
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Posted by Mark Robinson February 27, 2010
As Black History Month comes to an end for this year, the guys over at GQ collaborate with Street Etiquette on an interesting feature/article. They look into the legacy of supremely stylish icons, focusing on 20 Black Style Pioneers.
“Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs—recently launched a D.I.Y. photo project to commemorate Black History Month and the style legacy of men …
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Posted by Daniel Benning February 26, 2010
My Orb is an art and design practice based in New york city, Their work spans across various platforms from printed works to interactive pieces, also including installations and workshops. Created by Czech Lucie Kim an ongoing collaborative bi monthly workshop titled 247, is the party responsible for the creation of this piece we see before us. There is …
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Posted by Mark Robinson February 26, 2010 2 Comments
Lou Dalton doesn’t really have much of an internet presence, her promotional tactics (if any) don’t seem to work too well. Saying that, a lot of people admire her work, especially the fashion elite.
Her career started at the age of 16, when she left school to take up an apprenticeship in bespoke tailoring and pattern cutting. She then moved …
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