BRITAIN & IRELAND’S NEXT TOP MODEL LIVE 2011

FASHIONISTAS AND FANS OF THE TV SHOW BRITAIN & IRELAND’S NEXT TOP MODEL GATHERED AT THE EXCEL HOUSE TO CELEBRATE FASHION, BEAUTY AND GLAMOUR.

The event offered the latest beauty treatments (manicures, pedicures, massage, professional make up, laser teeth whitening, fake tan, hair removal treatments, boob jobs, hair extensions…), fashion trends, workshops and the chance to get spotted by top model agencies.

Joey Bevan, the official fashion designer of BINTM, presented his latest collection, “Land of the Lost Toys”, inspired by Tim Burton fantasy’s world and Lady Gaga.

TOWIE’s star Lauren Goodger presented her hair extension range and also, Amy Childs launched her brand new womenswear collection.

All of the girls from series seven made their catwalk debut at the BINTM live tour, where they modelled different outfits from designers such as Jayne Pierson, Alice Vandy, Elle Mcpherson, Austin Reed and Firetrap. The band Luminites and the Swedish singer Bluey Robinson entertained the audience with their dazzling performances.

Truly girly and fun, the event was the perfect excuse to get pampered, do shopping and taste the BINTM lifestyle!

www.bntmlive.com

 Words and images Verónica Carpio Martín

 

 

 

LFW: LIVE STREAMING OF THE BEST SHOWS

AGENT2 MAGAZINE BRINGS YOU ALL THE BEST SHOWS STREAMED LIVE FROM LONDON FASHION. TAKE YOUR FRONT ROW SEAT FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME.

See more catwalk reports from LFW here.

THE WORLD WIDE LAUNCH OF THE GLOBAL PARTY

IMAGINE PARTYING NEXT TO DINOSAURS, SAMPLING THE FINEST CHAMPAGNE AND COCKTAILS, TASTING THE MOST EXQUISITE EXPERIMENTAL CANAPÉS, CHATTING TO THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE ON EARTH, DANCING AS IF THERE WAS NO TOMORROW…

Expectations were high but Lord Stanley Fink and David Johnstone put together a truly exceptional event to celebrate the world wide launch of the Global Party, which is inspired by Phileas Fogg’s challenge to circumnavigate the world in 80 days.

80 models dressed in colourful evening gowns by Fine Fashion Awards “Designer of the Year”, Jasper Garvida, appeared in front of a huge hot air balloon, to welcome all the guests.

More than a party, it was a visually stunning extravaganza, an experience to completely blow your mind in every single way…

The event was held at the extraordinary National History Museum. As soon as I stepped into the beautiful Earth Gallery it felt like entering a magical world. The magnificent walk included a quick view to the Earth’s Treasury Room, where you could admire all the precious stones and jewellery on display and a performance by The Gleeks.

After Lord Fink and Johnstone’s speech, the party started in the Central Hall with music provided by Eddie & the Robbers, Bryan Ferry and Ava Leigh.

Celebrities such as singer Katie Melua, model Lily Cole, The Saturdays singer Mollie King (without her gorgeous boyfriend David Gandy…), TV presenter Hofit Golan, the members of pop band Blue, boxer Barry McGuigan, TV presenter Gaby Roslin… were in attendance. Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend, made her debut with her new boyfriend, property developer Taylor Williams.

But, apart from the celebs, movers & shakers from around the world gathered under one roof to celebrate all the finest things in life, network and also to raise money for a worthy cause as 65% of the ticket price (£2,000 for a pair of tickets) will go to 15 charities: ARK (Absolute Return for Kids), Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (International Award Association), IIE (Institute Of International Education), Blue Marine Foundation, Sentebale, Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, Raisa Gorbachev Foundation, Pratham, 21st Century Leaders, Merlin, Tusk and Virgin Unite.

The actual Global Party will take place on the 15^th and 16^th of September. More than 80 parties in 47 countries in 24 hours! Each location has organised an unforgettable event that  without a doubt will satisfy the most refined and demanding guests.

In London the Global Party will be held on the 16^th of September at Boujis, the award-winning premium nightlife brand and private members club regularly attended by celebrities and VIPs from film, fashion, music, sport and royalty. The party will be hosted by Matt Hermer, with entertainment provided by DJ Zeb Wayne and guests will have the chance to taste Boujis’ signature drink ‘The Crackbaby’.

The question is now, where do you party after the Global Party? To be continued…

www.theglobalparty.com

Words Verónica Carpio Martín  Images Dan Harley

H&M TREND GUIDE AW11 MENSWEAR

Interviews with Ann-Sofie Johansson, head of design H&M Gianluca Cantaro, editor L’UOMO VOGUE

COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK: HENRIK VIBSKOV

Henrik Vibskov makes time for a chat back stage at his Copenhagen Fashion Week Show.

CAPSULE #3 AT THE RICHARD YOUNG GALLERY

CAPSULE#3, AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY 47 FORTHCOMING 2011 GRADUATES FROM BA (HONS) FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY (LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION), IS CURRENTLY BEING FEATURED AT THE RICHARD YOUNG GALLERY IN KENSINGTON UNTIL THE 11^TH OF JULY.

Richard Young, the UK’s most successful celebrity photographer, and The London College of Fashion have organised this show to help launch the fashion photography stars of the future.

The work on display showcases the different styles of fashion photography created by these students, giving them the opportunity to get more public exposure.

Supermodel and David Bailey’s ex-wife Marie Helvin, Richard Young and Jeremy Gilbert from Nikon were the judging panel tasked to find and announce the 2011 winner, Sandra Madelane, who received the latest Nikon D7000 camera with an 18-105mm lens as a prize.

Sandra is originally from Latvia, where she studied documentary photography, graphic design and furniture design before coming to London.

Whilst studying in LCF, Sandra developed an interest in conceptual art and fine art photography, eventually combining both with fashion photography. For Sandra, the concept defines the value of the art work.

She commented: “For this particular project I knew that I wanted to create a still life image. The idea was born from my dissertation subject where I tried to explore the question of whether a female form can be used in still life photography and stand for an object rather than a subject.

The concept of this project was based on exploring the ideas of consumerism and people constantly purchasing goods they do not need and to illustrate a process of a human body being disassembled into pieces as a doll that is told how to shop and adorn itself. Particularly, I wanted to highlight the power of accessories, which are placed in the spotlight and become more important than the person wearing them.

In the future I would like to continue blending the border between fashion imagery and conceptual art in my photographic work.”

A 64 page full-colour catalogue supported by printers Chapter Press and design consultants Sampson May has been created to accompany the exhibition and is available to buy at the Richard Young Gallery, as well as the prints themselves, which is a great chance to purchase work from “the future Mario Testinos”.

Check out AGENT2′s story on the LCF Graduate Fashion Show 2011 here.

Capsule#3

Richard Young Gallery
4 Holland Street
W8 4LT London

For more info visit: www.richardyounggallery.co.uk

Words Veroníca Carpio Martín  Images Dan Harley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRED BUTLER – SET AND ACCESSORY DESIGNER

THE SET AND ACCESSORY DESIGNER FRED BUTLER UNVEILED HER A/W 11/12 COLLECTION TITLED ‘INCANDESCENT META-MORPH-INCESSANT’. THE RAINBOW PALETTE IN REFLECTIVE IRIDESCENT HUES, AND SIGNATURE GEOMETRIC SHAPES ARE TAKEN FROM FRED’S OWN PERSONAL STYLE.

The University of Brighton Fashion Design graduate works with art directors, stylists and photographers to create imaginative bespoke pieces for fashion stories to enhance the aesthetic of a shoot. Her work is characterised by the inclusion of everyday object to create a kitsch yet elegant aesthetic.

She also takes commissions for costumes from numerous musicians, including Patrick Wolf, Bishi and Sigur Ros. Most recently, Fred Butler has designed the now-famous telephone headpiece for Lady Gaga’s smash-hit Telephone. Other clients include Selfridges & Co. for whom she has previously made headwear for window mannequins.

For this current season Fred Butler has again teamed up with director Elisha Smith-Leverock, to create a short fashion film with the same title as the collection as their A/W 10/11 collection film Sunshower, was voted Best Fashion Film of the season by Business of Fashion. Incandescent Meta-morph-incessant features model Lindsay Bard with make-up that matchesthe multi-coloured hues and geometric design of the pieces

Photographer – Elisha Smith-Leverock
Stylist – Kim Howells
Hair – Ben Jones
Make up and Nails by Yin Lee
Stylist Assistant – Reuben Esser
Model – Lindsey Byard at Next

Words Almaz Ohene

 

VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT | MEN ONES TO WATCH

VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT PRESENTED THE A/W ‘11/12 MENSWEAR COLLECTION SHOWCASE ONES TO WATCH MEN ON DAY 6, MENSWEAR DAY OF LONDON FASHION WEEK.

C/Bruerberg

Camilla Bruerberg, the designer behind the label C/Bruerberg took her inspiration from evolution and traditional craft, focusing on a combination of digital print and Knit. She opened with a focus on sheer knitted pieces including horizontal banding and crochet.

The perceptible traditional craft focus came with the scarves made up of threaded, frayed wool in bright orange, green and mustard. Many of the knitted pieces included horizontal banding with sheer inserts. A deviation from knit and crochet came with an oversized structured, print t-shirt.

A.Hallucination

A.Hallucination’s traditional deep toned winter pallet was a collection based around a reworked classic; the suit. A modern twist was established with the introduction of exaggerated detailing: large and numerous pockets, belts and toggles.  The Macs, trenches and coats were often two tone blocks of materials such as browns and blues and maroon trousers kept in line with the winter pallet. Jumpers were finished with in-built snood necklines which would serve as a practical winter warmer.

A white bowtie teamed with a white shirt was a classic touch of tailoring for A.Hallucination.

Mr Lipop

Mr Lipop’s stand out concept was incorporating accessories into the clothes. Hoods were zipped onto rucksacks in deep shades of purple and black. Jumpers featured inbuilt gloves hanging from the sleeves, showcasing the label’s flare for ingenuity and practicality. The addition of black and white fur to the hoods gave pulled the collection into the cold mid-winter.

A stand out piece was a French resistance inspired leather trench coat, styled with a black beret and polo neck. A shimmering navy jacket, brown and suede tunic suit showcased the wearability of Mr Lipop’s pieces and the inclusion of an oversized shearling aviator jacket, made sure that the men weren’t to miss out on one of this season’s big trends.

Asger Juel Larsen

With a lace-up, corset style outfit, models costumed like pall-bearers and the prevalence of black and metal spike, there was evidently a gothic vibe going throughout the Asger Juel Larsen collection. A model styled to look like Marilyn Manson and the addition of a cruxifix to a top-hat continued this dark theme.  Larson also looked to America for inspiration sending American flag worn as a cape – in muted black, brown and navy – cowboy chaps, and leather briefs down the runway.

Words Almaz Ohene

LONDON FASHION WEEK OFFICIAL CLOSING SHOW & PARTY

RICHARD AUSTIN REES & JULIAN BENNETT PRESENTED A FABULOUS FASHION SHOW TO SHOWCASE THE A/W 2011 COLLECTIONS OF THREE DESIGNERS: ENZOANI, TERENCE TROUT AND AMOUR FOU. THE EVENT WAS HELD AT THE EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS CLUB AMIKA AND SPONSORED BY MARIAH CAREY ANGEL CHAMPAGNE, VODKA O, PUSSY ENERGY DRINKS AND AMIKA LONDON.

The label Terence Trout opened the catwalk with an elegant menswear collection designed by Stephen Williams. ‘Dandy-style’ suits were on display for a man who wants to feel stylish and fashionable but also comfortable. The colour palette was full of bright colours such as green, red and pink, which added a playful tone to the collection.

His key pieces were a suit with matching tie and hat in red, a light green shirt with a matching tie in a darker shade of green and an office-style suit with a light pink shirt.

Enzoani showcased a glamorous womenswear collection made of luxurious fabrics such as chiffon, silky taffeta and satin. Strapless evening gowns and one-shoulder short dresses in bright colours were the main highlight of a collection for women who want to achieve a very sophisticated and sensual look.

Enzoani is already an established name in the bridal industry and well-known amongst celebrities.

Amour Fou by Charlie Crozier closed the catwalk with a romantic lingerie collection inspired by ballet, love, Romeo and Juliet and Jane Austen. The most impressive pieces were a beige cape with matching underwear adorned with flowers and the stunning corsets in black and pink colours with embellishments for a woman who wants to show her femininity but also her sexy side.

After the catwalk, the night continued with an after-party to celebrate the end of London Fashion Week where the drinks were flowing and Richard & Julian made sure everyone had a great time.

Words Véronica Carpio Martín  Images Dan Harley

VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT: GEORGIA HARDINGE

GEORGIA HARDINGE WAS REPRESENTING THE MERIT AWARD THIS SEASON AND SHE DID NOT FAIL TO DISAPPOINT. SHE TOOK HER INSPIRATION FROM THE UNORTHODOX, MACABRE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JOEL PETER WITKIN, COMBINING THE CONCEPTS OF DEATH, DESTRUCTION, MUTATION AND DISFIGURATION WITH THOSE OF THE ANATOMY.

Her AW11 ‘Spined’ collection appeared to be shown to press and buyers through a visual journey. By starting the show with darker pieces and concluding with nude, ivory and cream elements, a carefully chosen running order was evident and a pleasant viewing was had by all.

The show opened with a fast pace and an up-tempo beat to which Hardinge showed the darker end of collection. Dense black overcoats and structural pencil skirts were coupled with longer length sheer shirts and graphically printed imagery, helping to embody Georgia’s many layers of inspiration. The use of leather and the addition of appliqued ‘spines’ finished each look and helped to toughen up her beautifully constructed silhouettes.

The up tempo music was then slowly replaced with peaceful, operatic and calming tones helping to represent the neutral and concluding end of her colour palette. Structural jackets and heavy-duty wool capes were followed by knee length dresses, to which the addition of ‘spinal’ accents, were still evident.

Words Zara Sparkes

 

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