NAOMI: In Fashion V&A South Kensington, London, England June 22nd 2024 – April 6th 2025 In London, the V&A Museum has opened "NAOMI: In Fashion," the first exhibition of its kind celebrating the skill and contributions of an individual model to the entirety of the fashion industry. The exhibit explores the extraordinary career of Naomi…
Summer is upon us! With a change in weather comes the itch to find the perfect outdoor activity. And what better way to spend time with your friends than venturing to a music festival and listening to your favorite band? With the festival season starting strong, here are some of the best upcoming summer music…
The tenth anniversary of Charles Jeffrey's brand LOVERBOY was held Saturday, June 8 at London's Somerset House. Fashion show "10" was a summation of LOVERBOY, but also a departure from the narrative-driven shows of its past: the SS25 collection titled "The Decade Line" was formed by exploring 'queer time.' This concept focuses on how queerness…
London Fashion Week June Institute of Contemporary Arts, London June 7-9, 2024 This year, London Fashion Week June (LFW) is angling to spark a cultural conversation and provide a platform for diverse British designers and creatives to tell their stories with an emphasis on menswear. Designers presenting include denzilpatrick, Genaro Rivas, Craig Green, Charles Jeffrey…
London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024 showcased a diverse range of creative collections, celebrating the event's 40th anniversary. The UK catwalks presented a number of key trends that are set to influence the fashion scene. Whether it be excess in faux fur, glamorous raincoats, green in every tone from mint green to racer green, dramatic trains,…
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind Tate Modern Bankside London SE1, 9TG February 15 - September 1, 2024 YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND celebrates the work of artist and activist Yoko Ono (born 1933). The exhibition explores Ono’s conceptual practice, foregrounding ideas over objects, alongside her ongoing campaign for world peace. It takes its title from the…
Charli XCX and Sam Smith released 'In The City', a new standalone track and the artists' first ever collaboration. 'In The City' is an unforgettable dance track produced by ILYA, A.G. Cook, Omer Fedi, George Daniel and Charli XCX. Charli XCX, who was featured on the cover of The Untitled Magazine's #GirlPower Issue, is a…
"Dora Maar" September 22, 2023 - October 28, 2023 Paul Stolper Gallery 31 Museum Street, London, WC1A, 1LH London's Paul Stolper Gallery presents an exhibition of photographs by Dora Maar, born Henriette Markovitch in Paris in 1907. The assortment of Dora Maar's negatives, original silver gelatin contacts, and posthumous prints offer a detailed glimpse into…
Being a seasoned player in the fashion scene comes with its own set of challenges, one of which is the risk of falling into a rut and producing designs that feel stale or uninspired. But perhaps the biggest pitfall is becoming predictable. Fortunately, this season's London Fashion Week pulled out all the stops, presenting some…
British and French actress, model, singer, and definitive “it-girl” of the late ’60s, Jane Birkin, passed away in her Paris home on July 16th at the age of 76. Despite being born in London, Birkin became known for having the chic effortlessness of a French auteur. Pushing past the definition of “muse,” Birkin’s life was…
When Netflix premiered the first season of The Witcher almost four years ago, the world was introduced to one of its most promising young stars, Therica Wilson-Read. The “life-changing” turning point that The Witcher represented for the British actress came well-earned after her years studying at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, after which she…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qbYuh9SKs&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=BelleScar If we could briefly describe the philosophy that embodies the work of London-based singer-songwriter and performance artist Belle Scar, it would be the old adage “its not about the destination, but the journey.” The Canadian-born artist, real name Geeta, has just as much of a visual identity as sonic one, crafting elaborate and avant…
Buying art for the sake of art is an extreme sport, practiced infrequently. And while showing off a sculpture priced as much as a condo in New York isn’t a crime, doing it to conceal an illegal stash of cash is. However, transactions in the art trade aren’t regulated, making it difficult to spot the…
Last month, Banksy’s ‘Devolved Parliament’ sold for $12.1 million at Sotheby’s, making him one of the world’s most expensive street artists (without a commission to show for it). However, if your wallet boasts of anything upwards of €10, you can bring home a ‘Banksy’ too. The infamous graffiti artist has made his work accessible (again)…
On July 20, 1969, the whole world watched as humankind made its first steps on the moon. It was at this moment in image history that began the expansion of human vision, photography and videography. As we're coming up to the half century mark of exploring Earth’s celestial neighbor, museums and institutions across the globe…
"The Citi exhibition 'Mangaマンガ'" On view: May 23 - August 26, 2019 The British Museum Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG This May the British Museum is housing the largest collection of manga artwork outside of Japan in "The Citi exhibition 'Manga マンガ'". The collection is expected to include original manga art dating back to…
Less than six months after the Charlottesville riots, the current racial tension in the United States is unmistakeable. With a Reuters poll claiming that race relations in America are at an all-time low, Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at the Tate Modern is more relevant than ever. Beginning with…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=vAGbjJ4oO0M LFW SEPTEMBER 2017 HIGHLIGHTS London Fashion Week, which took place from September 14th to September 19th, just wrapped. If you missed the runways, there’s no need to fear! Check out British Fashion Council's video including all of LFW’s highlights from the catwalks. The video features clips from shows including Armani, Burberry, Christopher Kane, ERDEM, JW…
Beth Ditto has unveiled her second collection, collaborating with two of London's creatives – designer/club kid Charles Jeffrey and photographer Hanna Moon. The eleven-piece ready-to-wear collection is available in US sizes 14-28. The most popular silhouettes from Season One are re-imagined with new fabrics, with many new shapes debuting as well. This season takes inspiration from Ditto's most loved pieces from…
Teller on Mapplethorpe The Allison Jacques Gallery Orwell House, 16-18 Berners St, London W1T 3LN November 18, 2016 - January 7, 2017 In honor of the 70th birthday of the iconic American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, UK-based, German-born photographer Juergen Teller will curate an exhibition of Mapplethorpe's work at the Allison Jacques London gallery. Considered one of the most important photographers of…
