LODEN DAGER FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE New York City based menswear collective Loden Dager debuted on the catwalks in the autumn of 2006. Creating men's sportswear they use bold colours and prints to create young, fresh, wearable collections. The SS12 show also featured neon sneakers specially designed for them by Nike. Fashion Week Coverage Directed…
MALAN BRETON VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE New York City based, Taiwanese born designer Malan Breton’s SS12 collection was a selection of elegant gowns and men’s dinner jackets offset with some edgier pieces in the form of puffed long sleeve playsuits, oversized 70's collared shirts and white silk coats. Both men and womenswear came in blocks of unusual…
MANDY COON FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Mandy Coon's collection was strong and athletic in both its appearance and use of material detailing. Figure-skimming silk dressed toned, sporty models teamed with patches of leather detailing, asymmetrical silhouettes, straps, a mass of buckles, pleats and pvc. Edging on dominatrix, but maintaining an edgy, feminine side,…
Premièring last season, NAHM is the new label of Ally Hilfiger (daughter of Tommy) and Nary Manivong. Based around a mutual admiration of the shirt dress, this second collection includes 70's style printed maxi dresses and jump suits, shift and shirt dresses in a limited pallete of white, terracotta, pale yellow and taupe. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by…
PARKCHOONMOO FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Parkchoonmoo is the label of Korean designer Demi Choonmoo Park. Mixing angular almost futuristic cut shoulders and kimono sleeves, harem pants and long garments with an Oriental feel this collection was fresh and bold. Colour came from giant bled out patches of dye, like huge ink spot circles over…
RACHEL ROY FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE California born Rachel Roy caused a stir when she attended a recent premiere in a pair of pyjamas, but that casual, relaxed aesthetic was replicated a little more conventionally in her SS12 collection, cool colours and smart tailoring create comfortable yet chic pieces for day or eveningwear.…
REBECCA MINKOFF FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Rebecca Minkoff uses rich fabrics in sorbet tones create a chic and wearable collection. With frilled flowing dresses mixed with androgynous shorts and shirts, this “lost in the desert” inspired collection mixes texture, fabric and shapes for a fresh, eclectic feel. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira…
ROLANDO SANTANA FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE This was Rolando Santana’s third New York Fashion Week show and Exit Studios was packed to the brim. Taking inspiration from modern Florence, the collection included sequined jumpsuits cropped trousers, pencil skirts and chic cocktail dresses in silver, gold and ivory silks and chiffons. The collection was collaboration…
SALLY LA POINTE FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Unveiling her third season at NYFW Sally La Pointe shot to fame after gaining notoriety when Lady Gaga began wearing her pieces. This season focused on elongated silhouettes, sweeping skirts and wide legs combined with large angular, shoulders in black, silver and muted grey, lime…
TOMMY HILFIGER FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Working with stylist Karl Templer and designer Peter Som, Tommy Hilfiger has created his ‘Pop Prep’ collection for SS12. This large and varied collection ranged from camo swimsuits and block colour ponchos to matching 2 piece suits in and rich glossy leather and plaid. Including geeky cable knit college…
VLOV FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE VLOV is the label of Chinese designer Qingqing Wu, winner of the Menswear Design Award at China Fashion Week 2009. Debuting his SS12 collection of contemporary menswear in monochromes and blues, the suits and jackets were tailored in wet look fabrics fitted with asymmetric zippers and teamed with backless…
Y-3 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 for Adidas show had a few famous faces in the audience, with Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Pitt and Peaches Geldof in the wings. Dedicated to the London 2012 Olympic Games in has a sportswear edge mixed with classic British punk themes, using union jacks and…
YIGAL AZROUEL WOMENSWEAR FASHION SHOW VIDEO Yigal Azrouelpresented an elegant and interesting collection with long slinky silhouettes, worn with oversized round black shades and harsh slicked back hair. A caramel leather skirt suit and wide bell leg flares were juxtaposed against a striking white long sleeve maxi dress, as the collection progresses he added bright…
Born in Kuala Lumpur, Christina Kim studied in Chicago before launching her Zuzu Kim label this season at The Lotus Room. Her debut collection, named ‘Concerto’ was designed based on a musician's stage attire and her use of shimmering monocrhrome silks create this sophisticated, classic eveningwear collection. Photography by Jeffrey Gamble for XXXX Magazine Fashion Week…
LONDON RIOTS AUGUST 21, 2011, Video Footage by Jamie McGregor Smith THE YEAR OF UNREST 2011 will be remembered as a year of unprecedented rioting and protests in Western countries, with the London riots and later the Occupy Movement leading the headlines since it's onset in September. By October 9, The Occupy protests had taken…
On Friday, September 9th, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and Andy Valmorbida, in collaboration with Giorgio Armani and Phillips de Pury & Company, presented the opening of Richard Hambleton: A Retrospective. The opening, which took place at Philips de Pury's uptown location on 57th Street in Manhattan, was literally wall-to-wall with the art and fashion crowd admiring the latest exhibit the legendary artist. Guests included Carine…
XXXX MAGAZINE, "The Untitled Magazine" celebrated it's 3rd issue - revolving around the theme "VOYEUR" with a cocktail and screening. Over 30 original productions are presented in the Voyeur issue, by artists and directors including: Andrea Tese, Anne Koch, Blindmice, Brian Gonzalez, Catherine Anyango, Chiara Cola, Delaney Bishop, Diana Eugeni Le Quesne, Diego Corredor, Dimitri…
On February 3, 2011, Norwood, the members only arts club in Chelsea, was taken over by XXXX Magazine, The Untitled Magazine's FACE OFF / DANCE OFF contemporary art happening, presented in collaboration with Indira Cesarine and artist Joseph Grazi. The guests of the event became part of the performance itself. As each guest arrived they were presented…
JEREMY LAING COLLECTION PHOTOS Designer Jeremy Laing was born in Canada and at the age of 13 learned to sew by watching his mother. Laing honed his self-taught skills by studying in Toronto, Westminister University in London, and doing an apprenticeship with Alexander McQueen. In Laing's latest collection he was inspired by the idea of…
JOANNA MASTROIANNI COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHS The Joanna Mastroianni collection, known for it's glamour, has recently gotten a lot of press from 3 of her pieces being featured in the "Sex and the City" movie sequel. Joanna's inspiration came from the British potter Clarice Cliff who was popular from the 30's to 60's, known for her strong color…
