The Blow Down

J SMITH ESQ. SAMPLE SALE!

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:43 +0100

JEREMY SCOTT X CYBEX @ SELFRIDGES

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:29:07 +0100

Jeremy Scott is the guy who dresses Lady Gaga on tour, surprised everyone at New York Fashion Week with his furry monsters overalls and whose most iconic design is a pair of winged Adidas trainers.

So it did come as a surprise that his latest project is a collaboration with pram brand Cybex! But then again, fashionistas have babies too….

The collection will be available from Selfridges from June!

JOSEPH SAMPLE SALE! YAY!

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:18 +0100

We all like a sample sale especially when it means we can get 80% off the regular price of a Joseph cocktail dress!

This is one not to be missed! Starts today, Tuesday 21st May and ends on Thursday!

The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5LF

BRASILIAN MODEL BRENDA COSTA WEARS MYMINK IN CANNES

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:01 +0100

Cannes in May is not just about movies and bikinis, as proved by the stunning Brasilian model Brenda Costa wearing a coyote vest by MyMink on the croisette!

AME new single HEARTLESS out in July

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:00 +0100

After spending many weeks at number 1 (until Daft Punk came along!) with Need You 100, A*M*E will be spending the summer touring (watch out for some dates with Jessie J)

Her new single “Heartless” will be released in July - But you can check out this cool little remix by MNEK right here right now.

Also we like how gorgeous she looks in that lovely Tube Gallery dress!

http://www.mtviggy.com/blog-posts/ame-mnek-are-young-heartless/

M&S X BFC

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:37:00 +0100

M&S have announced a 3 year partnership with British Fashion Council

Marks & Spencer is about to launch a BEST OF BRITISH LINE, emphasizing British high-street styles with a modern twist. We’re sure there will be something in there for everyone!

Best Of British line in M&S will be available from October 10^th online and in 5 stores in the UK and in some flagship stores in Paris and Shanghai! Very exciting stuff! We can not wait to see what its all going to look like!

EUROVISION

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:34 +0100

It’s that time of year again! Yes that’s right! The Eurovision is just round the corner! And this time round, Britain is represented by Bonnie Tyler! Yay!
But you don’t have to just stay home and watch it on the telly!
To celebrate the event, there’s loads of crazy stuff in East London. You could either join the Euro Disco Night In Bethnal Green’s Working Men’s Club or get down to The Water Poet pub in Spitalfields for their fancy dress Eurovision night !!!
The choice is yours! And get voting!

NickThat @ THE BARBICAN This Saturday the Barbican is hosting a...

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:21 +0100

NickThat @ THE BARBICAN

This Saturday the Barbican is hosting a very special event featuring art, music, food and even a charity auction.

Ten exceptional artists will take part in an exhibition themed around “London’s ever-changing culinary landscape” featuring work inspired by the menus of unique London eateries…

Set in the beautiful setting of the Barbican’s green house NickThat will take place from 12 to 3pm on Saturday.

Shoes, Champers and Beautiful Nails

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:02:03 +0100

Getting your nails done whilst having Champagne??
Sounds way too good to be true!
But thanks to Nars and Pierre Hardy, such thing can happen.
From May 17th for 2 weeks, you can get your nails done whilst sipping on some champers at the Nars Pierre Hardy Champagne Nail Bar . Celebrating the Shoe Designer’s new collection for the Make up brand Nars. Not only do we want champagne and pretty nails, we definitely want to see Pierre Hardy’s newest creations. Go while you can!

TUDOR FASHION AT THE QUEEN'S GALLERY

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:57:22 +0100

In case you thought fashion trends were a new concept, think again. The Tudors and Stuarts - whom designer Gareth Pugh called “the first power dressers” - were at it back in the sixteenth and seventeenth century. Style was everything, even on the battlefield, apparently and both Elizabeth I and Henry VIII enforced very strict rules dictating what kind of garment each social class was allowed to wear!

In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion is at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace until October 6th

HERMES AT THE SAATCHI GALLERY

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:46:00 +0100

Hermes is - as we all know - the ultimate in luxury, from the classic silk scarves to the Kelly and Birkin bags

The forthcoming Festival des Metiers which is taking place at the Saatchi Gallery from May 21st to 27th, will give fans of the French fashion house an opportunity to learn about the building of the brand as well as watch creatives from the Paris atelier as they fashion the famous silk scarves “live”.

www.hermes.com / www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk

PETER BLAKE PRINTS EXHIBITION OPENS TOMORROW

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:17:03 +0100

Chelsea Futurespace in London is hosting a special exhibition of prints by the Godfather of British Pop Art Peter Blake - with all works personally selected by the artist himself.

The show runs until July 28th so no excuse to miss it!

www.chelseafuturespace.org

SELFRIDGES ANNOUNCES 2013 BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:44:00 +0100

Selfridges has announced their new crop of Bright Young Things for 2013, the scheme that champions the UK’s most exciting creative talent from the worlds of fashion, accessories, art, animation, set design and food.

This year’s lucky fashion designers are Yeashin, Daniel pollitt, Sadie Williams, Alan Taylor and Hiroaki Kanai.

Each designer will take over one of the window displays at the London store in August and their creations will be on sale in the dedicated Bright Young Things Concept Store as well as online at Selfridges.com.

JESUS BOWIE Bowie plays Jesus in his new video ‘The Next...

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:20:01 +0100

JESUS BOWIE

Bowie plays Jesus in his new video ‘The Next Day’. The controversial video is exactly what we expected from the rock god, with star studded appearances from Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard.

STYLE IN BOOKS Fashion is this century’s cultural...

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:49:00 +0100

Miles AldridgeI I only Want You To Love Me

Jim Naughten's 'Conflict And Costume'

STYLE IN BOOKS

Fashion is this century’s cultural phenomenon. So it’s only expected that fashion publishing should take advantage of this aspect, with stylists, designers, photographers keen so to express themselves in ink.

With the likes of Miles Aldridge’s ‘I only Want You To Love Me” which leaves you in awe of his filmic photo fiction, and Jim Naughten’s ‘Conflict And Costume’ which looks at the influence of colonial apparel. With the industry flourishing why not take an interest in our identity and self expression.

J.Crew to open pop-up store

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:47:00 +0100

With a flagship store opening on Regent street in November, fashion label J.Crew will be giving their fans and avid shoppers a taste of what to expect with a pop-up store soon to be in Kings Cross. The store which will be open for just two days on May 24-25 and will be positioned next to Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design and will be selling their spring/summer collection.

Lisa King Collaborates With Clarks Shoes

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:47:00 +0100

A graduate from London’s central St Martins Lisa King, the young fashion designer has recently worked with the likes of Kylie Minogue and Issa.

Known for her passion for prints, King draws inspiration from music, in particular hip-hop.

Having designed Kylies V&A poster dress she was perfect for a recent collaboration with Clarks Shoes which sees desert boots and ballet pumps covered in bright floral inspired prints.

BOGOTA FASHION WEEK IS ON!

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:18:46 +0100

Colombia’s capital city is currently hosting its own Fashion Week, the “Circulo de la Moda de Bogota” and although we’re not sure how practical it might be, this weirdly interesting piece by Colombian designer Andres Martinez was top of our favourites!

JOHNNY TUXEDO: THE YOUNG GENT'S TUX

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:49:14 +0100

While the ladies have a plethora of choices when it comes to what to wear on the red carpet (or any social occasion), gents have always had to rely on the traditional tuxedo.

A good tux rarely comes cheap so it never really is an easy option for young trendy men on a budget!

Here comes british brand Johnny Tuxedo - making well-designed tuxedos for 16-25 year olds for a mere £120!

Now there’s no more reason to look scruffy on your 21st birthday party!

www.johnnytuxedo.co.uk

IGGY AZALEA IN MARYME-JIMMYPAUL

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:31:00 +0100

The Fabulous Iggy Azalea loking fierce in MaryMe-JimmyPaul SS13 collection!

Listen to new single Bounce here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHwpraoaeM&feature=youtu.be