Francesca Woodman

Francesca Woodman was an American photographer (1958-1981) who's main body of work focused on the nude female. As well as female models, she used herself as subject.

linking interior space (derelict space, a theme I am currently working with) and architecture with fashion. Interesting in the way that interior has been used to 'clothe' the body...giving itself new meaning. I have been looking at her work a lot recently and love the juxtaposition of the soft focus with the linear qualities of the peeled wall.

Savoy or Ritz??

a little random shot I took while in Yorkshire the other week....its referring to blankets

The Futury Laboratory: Trend Forecasting 2010

The Future Laboratory gave a very insightful talk on what is to happen trend wise in the next decade highlighting how technology we have now is (as we know) ever more on the increase of what it can do etc.

many areas were covered from 'Rubanisation' to 'Generation D' - or 'Generation Digital'

it was focusing on what the consumer wants and what they don't yet know they want

Even thought it was not directly fashion orientated, it could be seen how the information would be adapted and made relevant into any category whether fashion, product, lifestyle etc

Mary McCartney at The Conway Hall

http://www.marymccartney.net/home.php

http://www.photovoice.org/

Last night, photographer Mary McCartney was joined in conversation with Robin Derrick -worked in i-D mag then along the way working with Nick Knight and Mario Testino to eventually become creative director of British Vogue. He also contributes as creative director to the Armani brand.

Many of McCartney's images were discussed, mainly talking about how, why and when they were created and any story behind them. Her mother was a huge influence on her becoming a photographer, having watched her while growing up.

'Off Pointe' - A Photographic study of the Royal Ballet After Hours was one of McCartney's personal projects - beautifully natural photographs following the ballet dancers for 3 months off stage and in their home environments.

Make Do and Amend

The lovely Jigsaw modelling a little creation earlier....

Little Edie

The Ladies themselves..... (and the leotard)

Grey Gardens interiors

looking at the idea of unused/abondened space still....watched Grey Gardens (original version of course) do not know how many times ive watched it now but it continues to entertain.

Grey Gardens (1972) - the lives of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale, was made into a film by the Maysles brothers and captures the 'everyday' lives of the eccentric mother and daughter.

Little Edie is a style influence in herself - most notably for the turban and (i think) for the certain see through front leotard in American Apparel, who knows?

Charles Avery

I've been aware of Charles Avery's work for quite a few years now, having accidently walked in on him setting up one of his early exhibitions in Angel, Islington. Since then he has shown work in major exhibtions in both the Hayward Gallery and Parasol Unit (london)

His work is a variety of both drawing, painting and sculpture - creating mythical creatures and stories behind them - (the islanders)

His drawings, some of which are pretty damn big are incredible - above a few of my favourites

Anndra Neen and Aurelie Bidermann - Jewellery

Anndra Neen
Aurelie Bidermann

Kirna Zabete has to be one of the best New York boutiques selling a selective range of designer items including clothing (Balmain, Alexander Wang etc), bags, shoes and jewellery.
In the jewellery dept. these two designers stood out - Anndra Neen with her industrial look handbags and bracelets and French designer Aurelie Bidermann with a range of delicate but 'substantial' pieces.

Gwendoline for Studio East Dining

http://showstudio.com/project/bistrotheque/

click on link to view video

film created by Jez Tozer linking fashion, food and film for the opening of Studio East Dining (a past, temporary pop up restaurant, only open summer 2010) based on the top of of one of the Stratford olympic site's buildings.

The film features Actress - Gwendoline - creating beautifully, strong, flowing poses.

Amongst frames of her, we see the construction of Studio East Dining.

Temperley London

Temperley London - Fall 2010 Ready to Wear

always having a peek at what Alice Temperley is up to...based in Notting Hill she has team working beside her designing and creating both print and garment....a strong example of a designer who does both, and well.

Ballet Russe - Tim Walker

In last months Vogue (Oct), Tim Walker, transformed model Karlie Kloss into his interpretation of Sergei Diaghilev's world of the Ballet Russe.

Tim Walker, as well as being one of my other favourite photographers, has a way of setting up a strong narrative in his work especially through costume and props, creating 'dream-like' worlds (with help from collegue, Shona Heath).

Save Goldhawk Road....please

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113170378743495

Been off to buy more fabric today and was reminded that it is coming up to the date where a decision whether the row of shops (mostly fabric) on Goldhawk Rd, Shephards Bush are going to be closed down or not.....please join the group to try and save them...they are very reliable suppliers to probably most of the CSM BA printers....

Wall of Death

if you haven't seen this spectacle..then you must...not sure they include lions in the act anymore though.

The last time I saw the show 'in action' was this summer, up North. The group that is touring at the moment is the 'Ken Fox troupe'...(Basically Ken and his family).....Go Go Go Go Go

loving the image as well

Body map

Eighties fashion label 'Body Map' founded by Stevie Stewart and David Holah. Collections including 'Barbie Takes a Trip Around Natures Cosmic Curves' and 'Family'.

The label was 'amongst the first to exploit London's thriving clubland culture and design specifically for young people' - Tamsin Blanchard, 1994

Dazed and Confused - Couture

a few images of interest while researching....all taken from Dazed and Confused Mag

1 - Chanel - silk and plastic

2- art piece by Peter Ainsworth

3- collection for Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci

Lucien Clergue

Found these images by Lucien Clergue while researching in the 'Fashion Institute of Technology' library in NYC. It holds a resemblance with an area of work I am currently looking at - the Ballet Russes (very very good timing for a show to be put on at the V&A) and the idea of narrative through visuals.

Victoria's Secret Shoot - Hudson Studios - NYC

Having a peek through some New York photos...these are taken (pretty much) at the top of Hudson Studios in Chelsea/Greenwich while on shoot for Victoria's Secret. Views from pretty much all the bulidings were amazing but this was slightly different....Think the idea at the time of being near water was a pretty damn nice one too.....it was in the high 80's!

'Hell's Half Acre' at the Old Vic tunnels

Last week at the opening of 'Hell's Half Acre'...

An exhibition well worth seeing, eclectic mix of some really morbid pieces..amazingly curated

The 'ball' structure is covered in needle syringes

Beautiful Space

In my opion the most beautiful architectural spaces are the untouched and derelict, giving a sense of time and distance.

Above are a selected few images I have taken, recording different 'derelict' situations, mainly in Yorkshire warehouse spaces. As well as the aesthetics of the buildings - it is the quiet and eerie atmosphere that is intriguing.

Mary McCartney - Photography

all previous by Mary McCartney

A recent trip to The National Portrait Gallery to see the wonderful work of Mary McCartney (sister of Stella) emphasised the fact of how much I admire her work. Having already had a quick flick through her new book 'From Where I Stand', It was great to see the real thing

Throughout her photography she has captured a relaxed and genuine portrayal of each of her subjects whether a model, celebrity, actor or family.

Her bohemian upbringing and attitude shine through........the book is on my wish list.

Costume Designer - Edith Head

While exploring the relationship between fashion and cinema, at the moment, looking closely at Haute Couture in film, I have become interested in the work and life of (the late) costume designer Edith Head. She has designed for films such as 'Anthing Goes' - 1956, 'Sylvia' -1965 and 'The Yellow Rolls Royce' - 1965, to name a few.

Many of the famous Hollywood stars for over four decades have been dressed by her and she has been recognised as a hard working, adaptable designer - winning 8 academy awards for her work and given a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.

As well as her work, it is her personal style which is very much a source of inspiration

Maison Martin Margiela

On at Somerset House now...

One of the best exhibs ive been to in a long while. Mainly work from the 80's when they first started out.

Favourite piece - exaggerated front, black sillouhette dress

Pulse @ Earls Court

http://www.pulse-london.com/

Katherine Elizabeth Millinery will be at Pulse for the next few days....I'll probably be down there at some point so pop along if you fancy.

Pulse is a a trade show of all different products from gift- home - fashion - jewellery etc etc etc meant to a a bit 'quirky'...ive never been so don't know, just what ive been told

free to go as long as you sign up on website

Scarves

Spent the whole of friday trying to print scarves onto fabric..the ones i have mentioned before (paris themed). decided that trying to cut the image in half and printing each half seperately is just not going to work so annoyingly going to have to send them off to be done...this is all getting a little more complex than originally thought.

managed to freeze a computer and jam 2 printers in the process...a non productive day

LCF fashion illustration

a posting on behalf of pop...

Fashion Illustration and photography graduates have their working showing @ 57 Carnaby St (opposite american apparel)

GO, it'll be a goodun

SMOKEYRAG

http://www.smokeyrag.co.uk/home.html

have a nosey at the relatively new company set up by Miss D B West...loverly T's and bags with graphic 'face' prints (old man my fave)

Selling quickly so be sure to get involved pronto

stanny #2

so, we've lost our fish...he's still alive somewhere but not exactly sure where....The replacement is Stanny the second. He likes rocks and coco beans

Hat hat hats

Anyone needing a hat for anything this summer...Ascot etc

HAVE A LOOK -

bespoke hats made ...

http://www.katherineelizabethhats.com/

Jolibe

http://jolibe-transition1011.blogspot.com/

Fashion House based in Manhattan run by Joel Diaz and his partner Christina specialising in printed womenswear...thinking by the time i get out there i should be pronouncing the name right....jo-libe? jo-lib-ay? or maybe even Jolly Bee (perhaps not)

Art Against Knives

After numerous times trying to put the video onto the page, i can't!
please watch and spread the word......http://www.vimeo.com/11901050


An amazing video created to spread the word about how and why Art Against Knives was born..cannot belive how far this charity has come in the past year, absolutely incredible. Oliver and Katy are both bloomin' hard workers making the charity their full time job...and my god its paid off, well done you beauties! I could go on...but please watch and pass on

Rachael Hannah Handbags

Was lucky to have a sneak preview of one of Rachaels beautiful hadbags the other day..not sure when they are going to be out, but keep a look out - http://www.rachaelhannahbags.com/

Her very successful online business 'it's vintage darling' is worth a peek too for unusual, carefully picked vintage pieces. Easy to navigate through - http://www.itsvintagedarling.com/

Paris

not the best pic ever taken but I like it.....
taken while in paris in Feb earlier this year, I have never been so cold in my life...apparently -15 wind chill.

Serge and Jane

one of my favourite pics..Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin and fam..

had to create a customer profile for work im doing at the mo....maybe not the most 'mr and mrs smith' of all families but has made things a little more interesting.

presuming one of the little people is Charlotte Gainsbourg..coincidentally watched her in the Bob Dylan film not so long ago...good film, can't remember name.