The Shaun Samson SS14 collection showcased at today’s LCM was masculine urban street wear with an oversized silhouette that lent to a nineties south central la vibe. Elements of futurism appear in Cardin esque geometric colour blocking and metallic panelling . The collection was accessorised with Vans creepers, lanyards and Slogan towels worn as skirts....
Polka dot tees, purple capes and fresh blues and greens on check resulted in an overall successful collection showcase at YMC this afternoon. The shades and prints helped bring a great sense of British modernism, from knee length shorts and more daring ones that rose even further up, to loose hooded shirts and casual caps....
Aside from being two of the nicest folk on the London fashion circuit, designer Ada Zanditon and brand strategist Nik Thakkar proved themselves to be two of the most talented this LCM with the debut of their new menswear line Ada X Nik. Flying in the face of convention, Ada X Nik is the most...
Martine Rose strayed from the norm in this predominantly black, white and grey spring/summer collection , only with a few splashes of colour present. With the final collection being showcased as a static presentation it tied in well with her inspiration for this seasons looks. Martine decided to explore the various ways in which personal...
Cowboy hats, long hair, mustaches and a cold beer at hand were enough to put us in the right mood despite the lack of some good ol’country music in the background. For her Spring Summer 14’ presentation at London Collections, designer Alexia Hentsch decided to take her Hentsch Man down for a trip to...
Picture the last supper; an epic tale of a modest king who lived over 2000 years ago. Modest yet respected, never extravagantly adorned or decorated, yet so memorable he left an impact on every one he met. Euphorik is certainly not far off from this. Showcase in the heart of Mayfair, London, Alexander Leimbach has...
Domingo Rodriguez is a relatively new face on the fashion scene, but that’s not to say he hasn’t delivered in the style of one of the other high-end, menswear designers showcasing each season. Providing exclusive fashion pieces for the likes of Jaden Smith and UK rap sensation, Wiley, his work is both embraced and appreciated....
Among many exciting events, the second day of London Collections also saw the grand debut of menswear designer Kaushal Niraula. Under his eponymous label, the designer presented a sleek and luxurious collection for AW13-14, which could be considered quite safe by many but nonetheless a great start. Inspired by the English gentleman of the Edwardian...
Think cowboys minus the hats, replace their boots with shiny derby shoes, add some flower power and there you have it; the Topman Design SS14 line. Were we surprised? Yes, although Topman always manages to somehow turn the old into current and the unpredictable into fascinating. The collection which was part of the London Collections...
Being named a new designer, is the easy part these days. Norwegian prodigy designer, Alex Mattsson, has proved that he is so much more; a restless creative with an eye for detail who keeps setting the bar of interest higher and higher. Just hours after his London Collections SS14 show, Chasseur caught up with the...
As the newly summer rain banged across the Lower East Side pavement there was a sense of excitement as I approached the famed Gallery Bar. Party Goers dressed in all black flooded the nearby streets directing me to exactly where I needed to be. Closer and closer I can hear the thumps of Rock &...
Joining London Collections: Men for the first time, John Lewis & Co, sure did not disappoint with a fresh line for SS14. Keeping things simple and clean, the new collection featured designs which were quite preppy in nature but had a certain high-street flair at the same time; showcasing the brand’s intention of joining some...
After “The Big Roar” they had back in 2011 with their debut album, the Welsh trio comes back after supporting Muse on tour with “Wolf’s Law”, an album rich in alternative rock music and titled after the scientific theory of Julius Wolff according to which the bones of our body become stronger in response to...
If you have ever been to Cork, the county at the most southern tip of Ireland, then you will be familiar with the accent. It is pretty hard to escape. And if you have ever heard Young Wonder, an electronic pop duo who hail from that county, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were not...
A luminescent and retrospective look back in time is apparent within the Tata Naka A/W ’13 collection. Vintage throughout, quirky and strikingly daring, the brand has dared to revive the past and do so in a contemporary/visually pleasing manner. The feminine designs highlight the female stature; the pattern cutting and design helps to further narrate...
Aside from their esteemed craftmanship of handmade leather goods, French brand, Coltesse, is taking another big leap into the fashion industry with their debut line of men’s shirts. The Summer 2013 editorial, shot by Mathieu Missiaen, is full of fragmented folds resulting in fanciful and thought-provoking sorts of symmetrical patterns. Two key elements focused on...
This is an unconventional commodity of fashion, one which transfers a restless focal point and includes all ideas at the same time. With a structure contained of new methodology in creating a range for the season, a combination of moods is set-up in each garment. Collaborating grids, patterns, sheer, fringes and bold eye-catching splatter, the...
From the title to the cover and the opening track “Follow”, it’s quite evident that ‘Untogether’ by Canadian Group Blue Hawaii, is a work with a strong duality in it. Braids’ Raph Standell-Preston and Alexander Cowan have been recording the follow up to “Blooming Summer” apart, and the result is a kind of musical paradox...
Inspired by culture and driven by her unique artistic vision, young designer Brooke Persich, has been creating bold statement pieces using gold plated settings and semi-precious crystals and stones, under her own label. Despite counting a little less than two years, Brooke has already caught the eye of several trendsetters including Kimbra and Rita Ora...
Nowhere Boy features new face Sergei K as shot by fashion photographer Julia Romanovskaya. The styling was done by Vika Yurchenko with various pieces from Topman, Levis, Forever 21 and Marc Jacobs as well as some vintage ones.
Based on the denial of love and naivety of the central figure of Once I Was An Eagle, Laura Marling centralizes her new folk-rock album as a metaphor for life of the average person. The music is written in three different tunings, each of which stands for the changing emotions of the character. The first...
