QASIMI HOMME - PARIS F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Stretched between East and West, Khalid Al Qasimi kept his signature cultural blending trademarks in place for “Opus”, the Fall/Winter 2012 collection from Qasimi Homme. Although inspired by “dark romance”, what he showed was closer to an at times militant sportswear paired with a flowing softness that…
SONGZIO - PARIS F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW The invitation for the Songzio show was an impressive bande dessiné, illuminating the vastness to be found in one’s own environment, steeped with an air of mystery and silently pending adventure. Songzio is sleek, quiet elegance in this abundance of coats, some detailed with soft lamb skin belts…
WOOYOUNGMI - PARIS F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW South Korean Wooyoungmi showed her clean and classic Fall/Winter 2012 collection on January 21st. Doing a retake on a retro pinstripe double breasted jacket, she elongates the torso and with a shortened pant hem shortens the leg, which might be counter-intuitive design wise, but is pulled off flawlessly.…
Throughout 2011-2012 do not miss XXXX Magazine, The Untitled Magazine, movies screening almost daily in collaboration with the Big Screen Plaza in Chelsea, Manhattan. BSP strives to enrich the cultural center of Manhattan through the screening of video art. The screenings consist of a 2 hour screening of the Voyage Issue, and the 1 hour…
Throughout 2011-2012 do not miss XXXX Magazine, The "Untitled" Magazine, movies screening almost daily in collaboration with the Big Screen Plaza in Chelsea, Manhattan. BSP strives to enrich the cultural center of Manhattan through the screening of video art. The screenings consist of a 2 hour screening of the Voyage Issue, and the 1 hour…
"The Wanderer" "The Wanderer", Shot by photographer Willy Vanderperre, is the latest multimedia editorial campaign by Dior Homme. The project was specifically conceived by Dior Creative Director, Kris Van Assche, and is oriented to the "new connected generation that gets its fashion and trend information from online magazines and blogs." The "alternative communication endeavor" consists of a series of nine photographs…
The Untitled Magazine “Voyage” issue features photo and video editorial productions from a wide array of international contributors coming from locations as varied as Argentina, France, England, Peru, Greece, United States, Italy, Holland, Canada, Germany and Sweden, each with their own take on what the theme “Voyage” means to them. Contributors include Andrea Tese, Bell…
Kristian Von Hornsleth The London art scene has a new, foreign contender. He is Dutch. He is self-prescribed crazy and perhaps shockingly for the British, very controversial. XXXX Magazine presents Von Hornsleth F.Y.A.I. Over the last few months, Hornsleth has been refused exhibition space by galleries in London and censored by his own clients. His…
AF VANDEVORST PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW PHOTOS An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx's visit to Kenya last year was the inspiration for their spring/summer 2012 collection. Inspired by the warriors of the Turkana and Samburu tribes, the collection is characterized by black and muted tones, gold frogging military detailing and wrap-around shapes. A rock ‘n’…
RYAN MCGINLEY: WANDERING COMA EXHIBIT EVENT PHOTOS On Wednesday November 23rd, the new exhibit, Wandering Coma by photographer Ryan McGinley, opened at Alison Jacques Gallery in London. Wandering Coma exhibits seven images presented in the largest format the artist has ever worked with. Each photograph was printed in a variety of sizes to fit the…
FRIEZE ART FAIR 2011 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS BY XXXX MAGAZINE Alive and kicking for almost a decade now, the Frieze Art Fair was as diverse as ever for its ninth year in London, UK. Situated in Regent’s Park, the art fair annually recruits over 170 exciting galleries from all over the world. Some of the attendees included Calvin…
AGANOVICH PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Aganovich – Designers Nana Aganovich and Brooke Taylor who both come out of the prestigious Saint Martins School of London, presented their SS12 line via a cloth-covered stage scattered with fun-house mirrors, located in a small gallery on the Place des Vosges. Inspired by a painting…
ALENA AKHMADULLINA PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Sassy, Romantic and Diverse were the key elements for Alena Akhmadullina's ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The main theme was based on "Alice In Wonderland" ; The book by Lewis Carrol. Modern and casual portions were mixed with the fairytale component to create a relaxed yet magical…
AMAYA ARZUAGA PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Taking place at the classy Cité de la mode et du design the river Seine, the Amaya Arzuaga SS12 collection was presented under grand white balloon lights that lined the open balcony of the venue, composing a very dream-like atmosphere to support the playful garments of…
ARZU KAPROL PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Arzu Kaprol's Spring/Summer 2012 collection was breathtaking, and Simply so! with White being the dominant colour; the cuts and shapes of the tight dresses and layered outfits were beautifully enhanced. The white bold statement was followed by episodes of rich brass, gold and silver,…
ATSURO TAYAMA PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW PHOTOS BY XXXX MAGAZINE Japanese designer Atsuro Tayama was confident in presenting a conventional collection with a bit of a twist for his Spring/Summer collection. An all-inclusive set of basic colours manifests gradually upon the runway! Beginning the show with an edgy series of black, white and grey Work-wear clothing…
CHARLIE LE MINDU PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE The Charlie Le Mindu SS12 collection named Burka Curfew was made into a grand spectacle at the new On|Off venue in Paris with famous French actress Rossy de Palma closing the show. Inspired by Arabia and the film “Dance of the Seven Veils”, Le Mindu…
COMMUUN FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE The spring 12 collection is a collaboration of the designers Kaito Hori and Iku Furudate who first launched the Commuun name with their Spring and Summer collection in 2006. The focus of the Commuun collections has consistently been the restructuring of nature, and finding the balance between strong form and…
DEVASTEE PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE French designers Ophelie Klere and François Alary added a feminine innocence to their signature dreary side in their SS12 line that was presented fittingly under the Alexandre Pont III in Paris. Remaining true to their signature monochromatic palette, Klere and Alary added more soft touches…
ELIE SAAB PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Color Shock was what Elie Saab so appropriately named his SS12 eveningwear collection that shimmered and floated down the runway in shades of vivid deep yellows, royal blues, emerald greens, and rich earthy oranges. After opening the show with simple garments in shades of whites, the…
