HIGH ALPHA

Black Rock City, Nevada Desert

Researching Burning Man Festival as a potential visit next year. Arguably, it's probably one of the most unique and productive events that has been built through participation and general human relations, reflecting on ancient collaborations and art installations from a variety of platforms. Located on a dry lake bed in the Nevada Desert, money is no object. You make and trade. You paint your bike with neon's and you only bring necessities. It's known that at night, thousands of riders race round the man-made Black Rock City of 50,000 people and the lights are reflective of a neighbouring Las Vegas. This looks incredibly beautiful, it's just getting there- I don't think my Raleigh could hack those mountains.

I'm a very practical person. We run a city. We run a real city. I'm not a hippie. I'm not talking about everyone loving everyone. I'm talking about everything it takes to live well together. - Larry Harvey, BM co-founder

It's also a red moon lunar eclipse tonight.

"Picture me under blood red moon

I'll make your eyes turn yellow

Make your skin turn blue"

-the XX.

MEADHAM KIRCHOFF

'Gypsies, Junkies & Blue Roses'

I'm a little late on writing on this collection. Defiantly another favourite from this years LFW. These boys done good. Their inspiration seems completely outputted on their designs and the runway set up is beautiful. It reminds me of a show I put on with my girls 2 years ago and our runway theme was ' Secret Garden ' so we involved lots of trellis and arches to create a ambient, mystical collection.

I believe MK's collection also included a lot of Harajuku attire, heavily influenced by Japanese street culture, with a pick and mix of colours, dip-dyed locks and dramatic, theatrical faces to complete the style. MK stated that they enjoy exploring London for inspiration. They also love our grey skies. That's a first.

OH! HENRY

SPRING/SUMMER 2011

Henry Holland's collection at the recent London Fashion Week looks pretty lush. I unfortunately didn't get to dress this year however I had a glance at some talent and found some beauties. After watching the video, I made up my own mind that his collection seemed heavily influenced by an ice storm esque 70's appeal. Fringe, giant ball earrings and large motifs with disco vinyl metallics- it's an attention seeking era, made large by golden, all American- girl locks and pins on show.

Henry did state that the s/s 2011 collection was inspired by ' 70's New York & Disco' which I was relieved with, as for sure- It couldn't have been anything else. Holland also appealed his love for the Great British London cultural scene, exclaiming how it has a large impact on today's underground fashion. I admire Henry. He is lovely to work for and I genuinely see his passion and his movement from stylist to designer. Amen.

SGP

ARMPITS AND LINGERIE.

Discovered this through the disposable collection from Secret Garden Party '10. There are so many things I love about this photo. Getting photo's developed has to be the funniest thing. I need to clean my scanner.

GIMMEE MORE.

So I won a competition with UK favourite 'More Magazine' to blog for them at Graduate Fashion Week next week in Earls Court! I never win anything, so this is too good to be true. The brief was to write up to 500 words on a current trend, so I kinda chose denim. Sweet. Check it out >>


Fashion Blog// More Magazine
Anna Jenkins

Summer 2010 Trend: Denim

Following House Of Holland’s bad boy S/S 2010 Collection, the streets are washed with denim for the summer season. Holland has inspired a liberal, younger and fresh look within the fashion scene from eccentric, fine prints to varsity school-prep style pleats and overalls. Inspired for the likes of Leigh Lezark and Atlanta De Cadenet Taylor, old school denim teamed with the likes of floral and buckles can creates a feminine look to dress up or down. The new denim collections are said to be inspired by 80’s New York cultural street clothing and can look effortlessly chic from European beach and boutique festivals to the dance floors in the club’s in the capital.

L-R House Of Holland’s S/S 2010 Collection at LFW & Model/DJ Leigh Lezark modelling HOH’s Levi Collection
A while ago Double Denim may have seemed like a definite no no for our wardrobes but now, thanks to flattering cuts, easy and applicable accessories; an overload of denim couldn’t look any cooler. From the Hollywood Hills to the British streets, this look is being customised from every angle. Jacket shirts, hot pants, corsets, crop tops, biker jackets and now even dungarees!

How to Do Denim

· Customise! There’s no better way to create your own unique denim than to involve badges, brooches, corsages you name it! And there’s no limit, think vintage meets Westwood (Vivienne, not Tim)

· Try and stick on one wash of denim, a patchwork of colour may seem too much

· Stick casual with pastel floral pumps or dress up with wooden 70s style clogs

· Venture out, explore the different styles out there, there’s so many to choose from!
Model and Cobrasnake Muse Atlanta De Cadenet Taylor teams a waistcoat with bright & bold florals to create a cute yet casual look.
www.thecobrasnake.com

As Denims taking over the streets of the Kingdom, look at some of the other trends to collaborate and work with your chosen style. Polka dot crop tops and high waisted denim shorts can pull off a 50’s pin up attire, while studded Holland inspired Biker jackets can team up with innocent, pastel floral jumpsuits and satchel’s. Time to hit the stores.

RUMMAGE

Kids get kooky for Apparel.

Attended American Apparel's Brick Lane Market Rummage sale at the weekend, was pretty sweet, avoided the riiiots. After showcasing the events at locations such as Vancouver and Miami, they decided on London and what do they get? Over 20, 000 kids saying YES resulting in naughties acting crazy over £40 hoodies and lycra leggings. The prices were surprisingly cheap yet some of it was typical Apparel- good quality but standard looking fashion. Good score, more labels from the industry should bring this type of event to regional cities.

HOUSE OF HOLLAND A/W 2010

New York Kids.

My favourite collection from this season's London Fashion Week has to be House Of Holland's. Gutted I didn't dress for him this time as I prefer this bad boy collection to the last two! Talking to Dazed he stated that the collection was slightly inspired by '80's New York Preppy girls'. Reminds me of a slight saved by the bell and Clarissa but less geekier, also a bit Betsey Johnson? I do admire Henry for creating a more liberal, younger and chilled surrounding on the catwalks, I love the smile that Queeny Van Der Zande has when she walks-it's a realisation that fashion should not be taken too seriously and it's all fun.