Marsahn Fashion

Tough to Shop For?

2012-01-25T10:25:00.000-08:00

If you are a petite woman, you would want to make sure that you are shopping somewhere that is going to have the clothing that you need. This is not only true of the dresses, pants, and other items that you may need on the outside, but it is also true with what you are wearing under the clothes as well. There are many different options that are available, but one thing that you may want to consider is going with some type of specialized store, either online or off-line, that is going to provide you with the exact sizes that you need. As an example of this, you can think of some of the smaller bra sizes that you may need. It does not matter if you are a 34a, 36a or 32aa, you need to make sure that you are shopping somewhere that offers you exactly what you need.

Something that you will find to your benefit is the fact that when you do find a store that caters to petite women, you will find that they offer much more than simply lingerie. In fact, you can get many different accessories that will help to add a little bit of shape, if that is something that you desire. They may offer other items, such as swimwear or perhaps sleepwear that you will find in your sizes as well. Once you are able to find this type of quality clothing, you will begin to feel more comfortable with what you are wearing.

The easy way to find your next partner

2012-01-22T13:37:00.000-08:00

Gay Chat provides an easy way to a community where mutual respect exists experience. There are many dating sites, where you also other useful information, such as massage and adult services, events and celebrations in the city and in front of the other members profiles provide photos and personal data are kept, as it would be easier for you to your next appointment without stepping out of your home. It's never easy to meet someone new, especially for gay people. These sites offer an easy and convenient access to a range of potential partners and data storage.

Talk Gay has become very popular in recent years a number of openly gay people live today. Same-sex relationships are never an easy time each year since the perception of society is liberal or open minded. Today, a social recognition of gay relationships in many countries around the world and be gay marriage is legal and accepted worldwide. People working for a gay partner, who want to share the same interests and passion for the help of some of the online dating sites and chat rooms to find the perfect partner.

With these chat rooms, you can get hundreds of men learn to talk. These sites are safe and secure and your personal data would be very safe. You can search your perfect and within a few days, someone might like it. The first thing to do is register at one of the locations and a profile. Once this is done, you can log on, look at the profiles of other members and chat with them. If you are someone that you want to chat with them, you can always a little further.

Gay chat is an easy way to meet different men from around the world, interact with them and date. There are many good online dating and chat sites where individuals can chat with people that have similar interests and similar sexual orientations. You can find hundreds of callers and chat with any of them by just logging into the website after signing up. Dating has become easier for homosexuals today because of the various facilities that are provided by these sites. It is a network where one can find hundreds of people that share similar interests, discuss various interesting topics and chat.

Watching porn stars in the internet video sharing

2012-01-12T08:50:00.000-08:00

If you like to watch porn movies, I am sure you already know the porn stars who goes by the name of Ashlynn Brooke. Brooke has been one of the most top searched porn stars in the entire internet world. If you type Ashlynn Brooke in Google, for example, you will be able to witness the great shape of Brooke’s body in some websites. However, if you want to experience the best porn video of her, you should look for her videos in some porn websites video sharing such as the BangYouLater.com or PornHub.com. These places are the places in where you can easily find the video from Brooke. In fact, I would give you a recommendation to visit the video sharing website like those that I have mentioned before because there are so many advantages that you will get by visiting the website. So, what are the advantages?

First of all, we should look at the type of the websites that I have mentioned before. I call those websites, PornHub.com and bangYouLater.com, as adult video sharing. What comes in your mind when I mention video sharing website? That is right! Most people, when I talk about video sharing website, they will remember about YouTube. Well, the easiest way to explain to you about those sites is that those sites that I have mentioned before is the porn version of YouTube. Just like YouTube, in those websites, people will be able to share their video collections. However, different from YouTube, you will only be allowed to post or upload some porn videos. After all, those websites are also considered as porn video sharing website. Back to Brooke, if you are looking for any videos which specific porn star names, you can always write the name on the website such as http://www.bangyoulater.com/pornstars/ashlynn-brooke/. Most of the famous porn stars usually have the specific page about them in almost every porn website.

Second of all, as those websites that I have mentioned before are considered as a video sharing websites, it also means that you do not need to pay some money to enjoy the film and videos offered there. This is because the websites are only the place for people to share their video collection. So, if you want to get more porn video collection, vesting websites such as the BangYouLater can be the best opportunity for you. Now! Go ahead and try it yourself!

Beauty with make ups

2012-01-04T21:13:00.000-08:00

Women are born to be beautiful. However, most women usually feel that they do not have the beauty in their face. To make them surer about their beauty, a lot of women usually do some make ups. Make up is considered very important for so many women. As far as I know, there are even some women who do not dare to go outside without having any make up. However, there are also some women who use make up in some occasion only. Well, no matter your reason in using make up is, when you need to have some make up, make up for your cheek, for example, the Motives Cheek Makeup will be your best partner to make your look more beauty than ever. And also, if you want to get the most modest and the newest make up theme, the internet will be your best information source about that.

If you consider yourself as a trend updater, I am sure that you will not miss any information regarding the latest trend of fashion and make up. The internet will be the fastest way from which you can get the latest information and trend about fashion. However, no matter what kind of model of make up, I am sure that you will like the Motives Eye Makeup products to help you gaining the look that you want. Motives have been one of the most famous products for people who like to be beautiful using make up. People use products from Motives because Motives have been giving women a lot of kinds of makeup products which can be combine one with another. For example, you can combine the Motives Lip Makeup with the other products from Motives and you will be more beautiful than you have never expected before now.

EDITORIAL: Bonnie Chen in (German) Tush Magazine #25, Fall 2011

2011-11-24T18:48:00.000-08:00

Model: Bonnie Chen (Next)
Editorial: Angel of Gloom
Magazine: (German) Tush Magazine #25, Fall 2011
Photographer: Kai Z. Feng
Fashion Director: Fredrik Stambro
Stylist: Marcell Rocha (Workgroup Ltd)
Hair: Benoit Moeyaert (SDSH NYC)
Makeup: Fredrik Stambro (L'Atelier NYC)
Manicure: Sofia Shusterov (Judy Casey)

Source: Noir Facade

She Ripped My Heart Out - Part VIII: The Next Call

2011-11-24T00:07:00.000-08:00

I knew it would take time, apparently she had feelings too (who knew right!). The next time I rang I sure did learnt all about them. By the time the call was over, I knew with 100% certainty how she felt, well, I think I remembered all about them for at least for the next 15 minutes...

At least we were talking now and we agreed to meet.... so all in all, things were looking up!

Steam's Style:

Hair - Cobrahive: Hyde
Facial hair - najl designs: facial hair tattoo
Tattoo - Para Designs: Pirate, medium
Ears - Soul Distraction: I <3 Pixel Sex plugs, large
T shirt - *Pounce*: Master Tee
Pants - Davinel: Insolit
Boots - INEDIT: Florida Aligator boots
Pose - Studio Sidhe: Unisex model Pose 6

To be continued...

EDITORIAL: Lina Zhang in Cole Haan, Holiday 2011 Catalog

2011-11-23T18:12:00.000-08:00

Models: Lina Zhang (Fusion) & Others
Catalog: Cole Haan, Holiday 2011
Photographer: Unknown
Stylist: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Makeup: Unknown

Source: Cole Haan

Man posing in high heels

2011-11-23T13:25:00.000-08:00

Two Asian guys posing in high heels

2011-11-23T11:50:00.000-08:00

Men in heels on TCA@Fashion Mavericks Catwalk Show

2011-11-23T11:17:00.000-08:00

More at TCA men's couture

Man wearing high heels with jeans

2011-11-23T11:16:00.000-08:00

Man posing in high heels

2011-11-23T11:10:00.000-08:00

More at TCA Men's Couture

Enter the Void

2011-11-23T05:08:00.000-08:00

SID Magazine

Fall 2011

Photography Henrik Bülow

Styling Alexandra Carl

Model

Andrej Pejic

Source

Anne of Carversville

www.sid-magazine.com

Recent Pejic Postings

Pejic for Superfine

Pejic for Candy Magazine

Pejic for Hourani

Kisses and Makeup

Pejic for Pink Tartan

Wearable Art

2011-11-23T04:43:00.000-08:00

Aptform

Autumn/ Winter 2011

Designer Michail Gkinis

Source

Fashion Forward Men

aptform.com

EDITORIAL: Bao Hoa in Elle Vietnam, November 2011

2011-11-22T20:08:00.000-08:00

Model: Bao Hoa (New York)
Magazine: Elle Vietnam, November 2011
Photographer: Kevin Sinclair
Stylist: Harold Jay Melvin
Hair: Michael Silva
Makeup: Nam Vo

Man posing in high heels

2011-11-22T10:32:00.000-08:00

Men in high heels are training for the stiletto sprint

2011-11-22T10:28:00.000-08:00

A Touch of Dark

2011-11-22T07:30:00.000-08:00

A Touch of Dark

Papercut Magazine

Photography Christopher Hench

Styling Lisa Smith Craig

Grooming Charles Edward

Illustration Michael Ezzell

Models Zach and Felix (Red Models)

Source

Coute que Coute

http://www.papercutmag.com/

Somebody’s Daydream

2011-11-22T07:20:00.000-08:00

Everything Starts as Somebody’s Daydream

i-D Magazine

Photographer Karim Sadli

Stylist Hannes Hetta

Model Rogier Bosschaar

Source

Clothes Before Hoes

(Check out the complete edit there)

http://i-donline.com/

Mjölk S/S 2012

2011-11-22T07:11:00.000-08:00

Mjölk

Spring/ Summer 2012

Designer Lars Stoten

Sources

Clothes Before Hoes

Coute que Coute

http://mjolkhomme.com/

Autumn Leaves Kicking Boot

2011-11-22T01:24:00.000-08:00

After months of planning, mood boards, factory visits and samples, the fruits of the sixbysixbloggers project officially launch today. Now, if you've somehow missed my previous posts on the project (here and here), sixbysixbloggers is an exclusive creative collaboration driven by global online marketplace Farfetch that showcases the production skills of cool shoe powerhouse Six London whilst satisfying the design whims and extravagent fancies of a selection of bloggers. Along with Susie, The Man Repeller, Stockholm Streetstyle, The Cherry Blossom Girl and Facehunter, I've been able to create my dream pair of shoes - the Autumn Leaves Kicking boot. To think that this design idea has been pinballing around my brain for years has now been realised is nothing short of remarkable. Thanks to the talented team at Six London I've been able to create a true harvest festival of footwear in a limited run of just twenty pairs. Over the weekend, on a perfect misty autumnal morning, I squeezed my feet in to the sample and celebrated the imminent launch by kicking leaves in the park.

As previously mentioned, the inspiration for my design centred around my love of the timing of its launch. Now is the time when the rich colours of autumn really come into play and I strive to envelop myself in nature's most magnificent palette as much as possible. These Autumn hues of plum, rich red, deep green and various shades of brown should all be celebrated. Even the sound of walking through crisp leaves excites me and I wanted to create a shoe that replicated this feeling even walking on the greyest of pavements. As I walked through the park, surrounded by leaves and little else (the odd dog walker aside), my love for the season was only heightened by the boots.

Kicking leaves in the boots for the very first time.

My celebratory outfit includes Dries Van Noten jacket, Whizz Ltd knit and Chinos by Ben Sherman

It is a strange feeling wearing a pair of shoes that you have had some hand in designing. Something I really did not think I would ever do. These boots really are my dream shoes (for this season atleast) and I'm so happy with how they've turned out. This strange feeling will only be heightened if I ever see people wearing them out and about. Thankfully, I've been eased in to this week by a blog post from the lovely Anastasia and Duck. It'll be interesting to see them out of the blogosphere though.

Now, if you're interested in the launch and in acquiring appropriate footwear for kicking leaves you'll have to be quick as there are only twenty pairs available. Given the limited run of the shoes, the sixbysixbloggers project launches privately today to those who signed up for updates, before launching for everyone else on Thursday. Now, I'm off to kick my way through more leaves...

Edit: As mentioned above the boots shot here were just samples. I was just too eager and excited to wait for the finished article. However, this morning I had a package from FarFetch. As requested, the leaf print has been tweaked for an even more intense autumnal feel. The result is a much richer print. Without further ado, here they are...

Currently only available to those who signed up to receive more information about the launch, the sixbysixbloggers will be on general sale tomorrow. Happy leaf kicking!

EDITORIAL: Lakshmi Menon in Elle UK, December 2011

2011-11-21T20:22:00.000-08:00

Model: Lakshmi Menon (Supreme)
Editorial: GO!
Magazine: Elle UK, December 2011
Photographer: Matthias Vriens-McGrath
Fashion Editor: Natalie Wansbrough-Jones
Hair: Ward Stegerhoek (Bryan Bantry)
Makeup: Greg Vaughan (L'Atelier NY)
Manicure: Rica Romain (See Management)

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Pejic for Superfine

2011-11-21T14:04:00.000-08:00

Superfine Clothing

Spring/ Summer 2012

Photography Jan Welters

Styling Lucy Pinter

Model

Andrej Pejic

Source

Andrej Pejic Page

http://www.superfinelondon.com/

Pejic for Hourani

Pejic for Pink Tartan

Pejic for Chris Benz

Andrej Pejic for Dognani

Proper Dress

2011-11-21T13:52:00.000-08:00

Vogue Hommes International

Spring 2011 Issue

Photography Paolo Roversi

Styling Jacob K.

Models

Adrian Bosch, Anthon Wellsjö,

Danny Arter, Nicolas Ripoll

I missed this set when it was originally published, earlier this year.

But I don't want to miss the opportunity of sharing it now, as the boys are styled with pleated skirts and printed dresses by Blustons London, combines with more formal, conventional, menswear with ravishing results.

Sources

The Fashionisto

ADAM NY

More Candy, More!

2011-11-21T13:33:00.000-08:00

Candy

Most of my followers are already aware that Candy, the world's first "trans-versal" magazine is out, and has reached it's third issue.

The launch has been advertised by means of this video (above), publicizing all the big names included in it's almost 400 pages: Jackie Collins, Jenny Shimizu, Kabuki, Lea T. and Andrej Pejic.

The first fashion magazine "dedicated to celebrating transvestism, transexuality, crossdressing and androgyny in all their glory", according to it's publisher, Luis Venegas, has a limited edition of (...alas!) only 1000 copies.

So you better rush, and get your own copy on-line

here

The publication features the inimitable Andrej Pejic (above).

(See Candy)

Model Martin Cohn styled himself (above)

(See Powered Candy)

As a special feature, the magazine includes a dossier on the Italian pop singer Mina.

It displays some of the gender-transgressive album-covers designed for the diva by the legendary photographer Mauro Balletti

(such as the one pictured above)

My Source

Flamboyant Magazine

http://byluisvenegas.com/zines/candy/

Candy Girl

Oh, Candy be Good!

Missing You like Candy

Men’s Heels … HUH

2011-11-21T11:44:00.000-08:00

"For men who love heels, wearing it is a natural progression. The feel which they get on wearing heels and walking in them on the street, for the night parties at friends place or for a fashion show, is quite intoxicating. It gives them an awesome feel. They enjoy it. Though some men have even been jealous of their better halves, as they can walk down the street at any point for time in heels whereas, men can keep their heels and walk in them inside the house / room only. Even though we can see times changing now, you can find a lot of men who are ready to face the world and wear what they like without bothering about others judgment. I feel that’s the spirit boys, come out of the shell. Live life to the fullest make your own statement, wear what you like, not what others wear. Be different. For long time heels has been the symbol of feminine sexuality. A pair of heels always represents a sexy female. The stuff and styles you get in heels today is amazing, so with such stunning collection in market for heels, it’s easy to understand why men also want one for them, selves.The allure of high heels is raising, try it out…"
Please read the original post here

A guy showing his high heels

2011-11-21T09:58:00.000-08:00

A.Concept Wedding

2011-11-21T05:33:00.000-08:00

Anthony Capon

Are you getting married? Don't panic: you can stay away from the old, conventional "bridegroom uniform" of yesteryear: award-winnig Australian designer Anthony Capon has the perfect outfit for you.

(He's shown above with one of his award-winnig dresses: not the one he's wearing, but the yellow one, displayed here by a model)

While the bride is clad in her immaculate white gown (or tuxedo, or whatever she pleases), her husband-to-be could follow Capon's advise, and walk down the aisle in this getup, complete with Alexander Wang high-heeled boots (the model below is the designer himself)

By the way, one of Tony's fans asked him if he could design a special leather jacket just for him.

And the designer complied, presenting him with the coat shown below...

Who knows... maybe he could design something exclusive for you as well!

http://aconceptfashion.blogspot.com

a.conceptfashion@hotmail.com

www.facebook.com/a.conceptfashion

http://twitter.com/AnthonyCapon

Bridal Song

(Designer Ostertag displaying his own wedding dress)

I have the Dress!

(Male model Pejic as Gaultier's "bride")

Anthony Capon

Tobacco

2011-11-20T16:07:00.000-08:00

I think now it's safe to assume that I am transferring my RL desire for tobacco into SL. I am a reformed smoker, so does that make it [or me] worse? Anyway, in case you've not been down to PHILO lately, they've just released this great leather jacket and shirt which I've thrown on today to help keep those impending winter chills at bay! It's pretty cool (or hot... whichever is the right descriptor here) and nicely textured. I also threw on the Thanksgiving gift skin from Akeruka which I thought added more of an urban appeal.

It's still Movember remember!

Steam's Style:
Skin - AKERUKA: Manuel thankgivings gift
Eyes - Sterling Artistry: NovemberShadow
Eyeliner - A.S.S: Makeup
Stache - sacred: Goatee v1
Cigarette - yours truly, durrie
Chin hair - Jaryth's Barber Shop: Chin Beard II
Necklace - Gabriel: Crest necklace black
Jacket - PHILO: Dean Jacket and shirt
Pose - Studio Sidhe: Unisex model pose 5

So until next time, here's to pixelated smoking!

A visit to Goodhood

2011-11-20T10:59:00.000-08:00

Throughout this blog's lifetime I have periodically bemoaned the lack of truly exciting stores in the capital. I have even defiantly declared that I can count the number of well stocked stores on one hand but there have been a number of additions that have forced me to impugn my previous statement. Over the course of the last twelve months alone I've welcomed Hostem, 3939, LN-CC, Trunk and Anthem to name but another handfull. However, as great as these newcomers are and as much as they should be lauded, I've neglected one or two that have been right under my nose. Hoxton's very own Goodhood is one of them.

Designers and partners Kyle Stweart and Jo Sindle unveiled this backstreet boutique back in 2007 and the backstreet boutique has since evolved in to one of London's finest stores. Timeout recently declared it to be the seventh best store in London and their AW11 look book, Beneath the Canvas, left many a blogger breathless whilst its collaboration with R. Newbold is enough to make a grown man soil himself in excitment. Now housed over two floors, the contemporary concept space showcases an international cocktail of independent and rare brands. A considered edit of old favourites and new discoveries it never fails to excite and inspire. The shared vision for Goodhood is one based firmly on handpicked quality from across the globe. Last weekend I arranged an early morning store visit and was welcomed by Kyle. Battling the fatigue of recent fatherhood, the passionate owner was proud to discuss his other offspring, the blossoming Goodhood. It was an absolute pleasure to be talked through the store's offering by the man himself.

"The addition of the menswear floor has been really important for our development," Kyle declares whilst admiring the increasingly busy area before him. Like everything good in this world, the store could not be rushed and the menswear space naturally evolved through the considered addition of brands and demands of the ever growing customer base. "Evolution as opposed to revolution, I think I remember seeing that on an Arsenal plaque a few years back but it works for us too" and as a Gooner myself, how could I argue with that? "It is important for us to stick to our style and to add in to it naturally. There are moments when there is a great deal of hype around certain things at certain times and we just try to ignore it. We're never going to buy in to something just because it is hyped. We always try and judge everything on a quality level, is it value for money and qualitative." Once asked how he'd describe the style of the store, he quickly responds with, "in my head, I describe our style as indie, it can be high end or low end, it is just a feeling and everything is mixed in together." Where so many retail spaces have distinct areas, Goodhood opts to create looks that effortlessly blend labels.

With a salivation inducing brand list that includes the likes of Junya Watanabe Man, Carharrt Heritage, Paul Smith, Tender and Monitaly to name but a few, it is an eclectic mix but everything sits effortlessly next to one another. That said, it is anything but one dimensional. It echoes any artfully compiled wardrobe. A little of this, a dash of that, all at various price points whilst making perfect sense together. "We're drawn to the style of the East End. it has a certain look. Some people wrongly reduce it to skinny jeans, or have in their mind an idea of Frankie Cocosa but that's not true. For us it is the most stylish area in London. We're watching everybody and are now part of the community, servicing them."

"Myself and Jo don't come from retail backgrounds. Our buying has certainly improved, as has the balance between everything. I look around at everything now and I'm really happy." A happiness that is undeniably shared and taken advantage of by the customer. Specifically looking at AW11, I pressed Kyle to talk me through of his favourites and unsurprisingly, given the amount to truly covet, he struggled before excitedly bouncing across the room. "I love it all really. The exclusive Mark McNairy's, Head Porter Plus which is a small but perfect delivery. I particularly love the fur lined ring boot from Quoddy. It is just a shame that, even in November, we are still waiting for Winter..." The store just the oozes the personality of the buying duo. Now, I could continue to wax lyrical about the store but I'd only bore you, the best way to get a feel of the place is to explore it. Take my hand and let me lead you through the space of AW11 wardrobe fillers...

As soon as you walk down the stairs you are confronted with temptation. Oh how I would have loved to have picked up the Mackintosh and Junya Watanabe rain coat. Even with a twenty per cent sale on all outerwear, the jacket is still out of reach..

So much to covet in such a tight space.

I was instantly drawn to this Junya Watanabe Man parka.

"His are pieces that you are going to keep for the rest of your life. I've got Junya jackets that are over five years old and I still love wearing them. There is always that level of detail and quality of components that combine to create a truly special garment. We're always excited to get Junya in and people respond to it really well. It is a label, that even young guys see as an investment."

Kyle on Junya Watanabe.

"Unrivaled is another label that always excites us." Another label picked up from Japan, Unrivaled was born out of the original "Let it Ride," label that was founded by Kiichiro-San. "There is always something special about their clothes whether it be in style or details."

You all know how much I love the British Remains' First Creepers.

"For us it is really important to have picked up footwear like that. The Creeper is rooted in outsider British culture as opposed to the wave of hunting and prep wear we've seen recently. We wanted to push forward." Kyle on the British Remains' First Creeper

Specifically designed for Goodhood these fur lined Quoddy's continue their tradition of creating the ultimate in comfort and quality.

A wall of streetwear tempation. Head Porter Plus, Norse Projects, Pigalle, Spring Courts and Vans.

Exclusive to the Goodhood Store this collaboration derby work shoe fuses a classic McNairy design with the Goodhood touch and stamp of approval.

PAM's take on the classic chino. Wish I had picked them up sooner because they no longer have my size. Nice detailing with the use of floral corduroy, subtly seen on the back welt pocket, button loops and the outer part of the turn up hem.

I took advantage of the store's excellent array of difficult to source publications and zines. Somewhat spoilt for choice I turned to Kyle for his recommendations. I left with the debut issue of LAW and the second issue of the The Travel Almanac but was tempted by so much more.

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Whilst there has been much fanfare about the retail revolution of the East (of London), this backstreet boutique has quietly gone about its business and evolved in to one of the finest independent stores in the capital. "Every season it is getting deeper, we are buying in to more lines quite simply because we can. When you open a store it can be a long term struggle getting the brands to sell to you, there's a lot of politics involved. It is a work in progress and we're constantly working on it. It's certainly much easier now to persuade people to come on board and I'd like to continue to add the labels we've had our eye on." I, for one, cannot wait to see which labels join the already bulging brand list. Looking further ahead, Kyle Stewart revealed something that quickened the pulse even more; "we've got plans, we've got the gallery space across the road which has just re-opened. I'd actually love to open more shops on this street and am even dreaming of a hotel right on the corner. You see it in Japan, where stores take over a street and I think it works really well." Here's to the evolution (not revolution) of Goodhood and Coronet Street. The evolution is nigh.

Here's to the evolution (not revolution) of Goodhood and Coronet Street.

YVY's New Face

2011-11-20T06:53:00.000-08:00

YVY Magazine

Photography Gonzalo Benard

Model Hleb Harbacheuski

See the rest of the edit at

YVYMag

http://www.yvymag.com

Man posing in high heels and dress

2011-11-20T05:27:00.000-08:00

Weekend Reading... A long sit down with LAW

2011-11-20T02:48:00.000-08:00

Just one week ago I poured myself a cuppa and excitedly flicked through two printed finds, LAW and The Travel Almanac. As the latter has received a fair bit of attention already, I'd like to return to the former. LAW is a platform to portray the beautiful in the everyday. This limited edition bi-annual magazine revels in revealing what others miss. A self titled 'bomb shelter for creative collaboration between the talented youth of today with grit in their teeth and something to say.' For its editor John Holt, style is everywhere. Far away from a runway or glossy publication, it can be an act or a gesture, an accent or slang. It is simply everywhere, all one has to do is look. To help fund the title, John Holt sold his dream car, a 1974 Ford Escort Mark 1. Fittingly, a classic of British style sacrificed to celebrate the wider everyday. LAW is a title concerned with documenting the over looked and giving people a sense of belonging and recognition that they ordinarily might not receive. The aim is to make fashion accessible by challenging perception that it's an elitist world by showing that it surrounds us all. Throughout its fifty three page, it pauses to shine the spotlight on a patchwork of everyday eye catchers including passionate shop owners, matchmakers, tailors, brand devotees, dilapidated funparks and cursed football kits.

In amongst the grey concrete walls, LAW is a window to the world of of the current and undercurrent. A cross section of people, places and items that others blindly walk past, making it even more important to document. The bi-annual shines the spotlight on facets of Britain and localised symbols that would ordinarily not be known outside of these shores. Lets press our noses to the glasses and see...

John Holt sold his dream car, a 1974 Ford Escort Mark 1, to make his dream magazine. A classic of British style sacrificed to celebrate the wider everyday.

The featured sneaker collection of Rob Prentice. "There's almost a Nike culture in sneaker collecting", he notes with a smile. From ebay finds to splurges, this collection details Prentice pure elation for kicks.

Forgotten dreams of an English Summer featuring Christopher Shannon and Air Max 90s.

Dean Powell's Adidas archive. "When I was a kid everybody had Adidas Santiago football boots and I think the first trainers I had were black and white Adidas Kick." Three stripes, a wealth of knowledge and a fortune of stories.

Shirley Webb's editorial is close to home. Dreamland is a waiting to be restored themepark in my hometown of Margate.

The famous grey Manchester United away shirt. United's record in this kit was as follows. Lost 4 and Drew 1. A furious Ferguson demand that his team change out of it at halftime at The Dell. They were 3-0 down at Southampton.

From Dave Imms series Butchers.

Giles Peacock has kept every pair of boots he has worn since he was seven. Above is a just a taster of the collection.

Beauty in the everyday right through to the back page. LAW's pebble dash print.

Here's hoping that LAW will continue to archive real characters and document a cacophony of historic British traces as they shift, evolve and disappear from our surroundings. I'll leave you with words uttered by Jason Evans...

"I differentiate between fashion and style, I think fashion is an industry and style is an inherent quality and I'm much more interested in style than fashion"

Singled-out Pic

2011-11-19T16:00:00.000-08:00

Fashionisto Exclusive

Photography Alexander Dahl

Stylist Josef Forselius

Model Linus Gustin

To be honest, I didn't care much for the rest of this edit (the spread is entitled In Bloom) but I just couldn't help sharing this single pic, in which Linus has been styled in a dazzling kilt and a beautiful choker.

If you do want to see the rest of the images, this link will take you to

The Fashionisto.

Rad in Korea

2011-11-19T15:41:00.000-08:00

Rad #4

Rad Hourani

Rad's "collection No. 4" could recently be appreciated by the Korean public.

As we can see in these images, the Canadian designer once again presented his unisex signature, as all garments can actually be worn by either sex... high heels included.

Source

Rad News

http://www.radhourani.com

Pejic for Hourani

Hourani Unisex

Rad Hourani S/S 2012 (2)

Rad Hourani S/S 2012 (1)

Man posing high heels and denim skirt

2011-11-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

High heels for men

2011-11-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

Text translated:"These shoes you should wear before it does your best girlfriend."You can see the original post here

EDITORIAL: Shu Pei in (Singapore) NuYou, November 2011

2011-11-19T10:57:00.000-08:00

Model: Shu Pei (Next)
Editorial: Desert Rose
Magazine: (Singapore) NuYou, November 2011
Photographer: Whee Kim
Stylist: Johnny Khoo
Hair: Dexter Ng
Makeup: Cindy Goh

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Skyrocketing Stas

2011-11-19T06:29:00.000-08:00

Stas Fedyanin

We're following the steps of the rising young androgynous whiz Stas Fedyanin, as he ascends to stardom... tastefully appareled in his gorgeous stilettos!

In fact, he's a new-born shining star in the ever increasing constellation of "femimen", a recently made-up term describing male models who display womenswear on a regular basis. Or rather those garments which are as yet considered feminine clothing, but which might some day be introduced into the wardrobe of us guys too (at least some of us!)

These recent, dazzling, pics are self-explanatory.

Source

Sitting with the Girls

Donatella Psychedella

2011-11-19T05:53:00.000-08:00

Donatella Psychedella

Flamboyant Magazine

Styling and Photography Riccardo Slavik

Model Matthew Bell

Featured Fashion

Versace x H&M

Source

Morphosis

flamboyantmagazine.ne

Upcoming Goodies

Versace Meets H&M

Varón Versace

Versace S/S 2012

Man wearing high heels outdoor

2011-11-19T00:26:00.000-08:00

Andrej Pejic walking in high heels and dress on catwalk

2011-11-18T22:47:00.000-08:00

MAGAZINE COVERS: Charlene Almarvez & Brent Chua for (Philippines) Zone Magazine #2, November/December 2011

2011-11-18T17:12:00.000-08:00

Model: Charlene Almarvez (Ford) & Brent Chua (Ford)
Magazine Cover: (Philippines) Zone Magazine #2, November/December 2011
Photographer: Alexandro Valerio (Charlene's Cover) & You Bin (Brent's Cover)
Stylist: Jacinto Onofre (Charlene) & Amy Conte (Brent)
Hair: Mayumi Maeda (Charlene)
Makeup: Aya Fukuda (Charlene)
Grooming: Yelena Tsygankova (Brent)

Source: http://issuu.com/zonethemagazine

Man posing in high heel boots and skirt

2011-11-18T15:31:00.000-08:00

Man posing in high heel wedges boots

2011-11-18T12:34:00.000-08:00

More at Jujiin

2011-11-18T10:56:00.000-08:00

"Well here's 3 more bits of NYC nightlife eye-candy." For the original post go to Style defined

Man caught trying on high heels

2011-11-18T05:30:00.000-08:00

Cristina Nitopi

2011-11-18T04:44:00.000-08:00

Cristina Nitopi

Source

Morphosis

http://www.cristinanitopi.com.au/

The Documentary And A Dream AW11

2011-11-18T01:16:00.000-08:00

The Autumn/Winter 2011 edition of J. Lindeberg's ‘The Documentary and A Dream’ is the fifth in their series of Biannual Books. The weighty publication was borne out of the desire to tell the complete story of the brand and share their thoughts and values on a level beyond commercial aspects of marketing principles. Each season creatives from various disciplines are invited to freely interpret the seasonal collection and capture a particular theme within the spirit of J. Lindeberg. Here, the talented team have strived to capture the dualism that the label revels in. The quintessentially Scandinavian competing and complimenting the quintessentially continental. Hard clashes with soft, worn against new to create fascinating encounters.

Once again, the contributors list is an impressive one. Joining Creative Director Jörgen Ringstrand are new collaborators David St John-James, Robbie Spencer, Gerry Johansson and Carlotta Manaigo working alongside existing team members including Olivier Zahm, Skye Parrot, Andreas Sjödin, Carl-Johan Paulin, Hannes Hetta, Marine Braunschvig, Marcus Dunberg, Göran Åkestam, Tinka Luiga, Eric Guillemain, Andreas Carlsbecker and Lars Johnson.

The book was launched last night in J. Lindeberg's stunning office and showroom. Now that the hangover sets in and memories of toasting the book thump around my brain, I'm fully aware that the book has now been released. This fifth edition is now available to view at J. Lindeberg stores and online. The narrative it weaves is one that expands way beyond the realms of the standard look book and runway views we are all accustomed to seeing. Throughout the book you are treated to inspiring art works, collages, interviews and an array of wonderful imagery. However, before you go and thumb through it I'd like to share a few of my favourite pages with you...

Book images supplied by J. Lindeberg. The full book is now available online to view.

Givenchy Guy

2011-11-17T14:05:00.000-08:00

VMAN Magazine

Photography Karim Sadli

Styling Jay Massacret

Models Collin Tennant, Tim Devos

This wonderful image is part of an edit recently published by VMan attesting just how wonderful a guy can look in a Givenchy skirted getup.

I had already posted this ussue's cover here:

VMan Cover Boys

You can also check out the rest of the images

here

Source

Homotography

http://www.vman.com/

Cycling in Givenchy

Gyvenchy S/S 2012

Upcoming Goodies

Cinderella Complex

2011-11-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

Cinderella

Antidote Mag

Issue No. 2

Photography Giampaolo Sgura

Styling Miguel Arnau

Models

Adrian Cardoso, Alexandre Cunha, Diego Fragoso,

Gil Soares, Malthe Lund Madsen, Sebastian Sauve

Source

Homme Model

http://www.magazineantidote.com

Girl Talk

Head Over Heels

Enjoying Your Heels!

Maxwell Silver Sandals

Kingly Footwear

Upcoming Goodies

2011-11-17T13:30:00.000-08:00

Spring/Summer 2012 Preview

i-D Magazine

Winter 2011 Issue

Photography George Harvey

Styling Elgar Johnson

Model Josh McLellan

Featured Fashion

Givenchy, Jil Sander, Versace

Source

Homme Model

http://www.i-dmagazine.com/

Cycling in Givenchy

Gyvenchy S/S 2012

Versace Meets H&M

Varón Versace

Versace S/S 2012

Wang Xiao in South China Morning Post Style Magazine, November 2011

2011-11-17T12:36:00.000-08:00

Model: Wang Xiao (Wilhelmina)
Editorial: Prim and Proper
Magazine: South China Morning Post Style Magazine, November 2011
Photography: Jeff Hahn
Styling: Simone Konu
Hair: Michael Jones
Makeup: Jose Bass

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

The Chinese male artist Andy Lau posing in high heels

2011-11-17T11:37:00.000-08:00

Candy Magazine

2011-11-17T08:27:00.000-08:00

Candy Magazine

Photography Andreas Larsson

Models

Andrej Pejic

Lea T, Farida Khelfa, Caroline De Maigret

Givenchy model Lea T engages in a gender-role-reversal diversion as she poses in rather androgynous looks, and even tangoes around with Andrej Pejic, with him being led by her in an updated version of the choreography.

Sources

Models.com

Haus of Andrej Pejic

Future Perfect

Irrational Beauty

Who's Who

Lea and Andrej have played this game before:

Perfect Couple

Andrej playing gender bending games with other partners

Twin Act

Kisses and Make Up
Quid Pro Quo

EDITORIAL: Miao Bin Si in Net-A-Porter Magazine, November 2011

2011-11-16T12:57:00.000-08:00

Model: Miao Bin Si (Wilhelmina)
Editorial: 10 Ways to Winterize Your Look
Magazine: Net-A-Porter Magazine, November 2011
Photographer: Benjamin Lennox
Stylist: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Makeup: Unknown

Source: gilsa0870 @ tfs

More Men Wearing High Heels

2011-11-16T11:56:00.000-08:00

"Why shouldn’t the guys get the leg-lengthening benefits of a gorgeous pair of stilettos? That’s a question many men have been asking themselves recently—and answering by putting their best heel-clad foot forward.No, it’s not drag. Instead, the New York Times reports that more and more males are just into adding extra inches to their going-out looks."Please read the original post here

Japanese student wearing heels on Tokio streets

2011-11-16T11:42:00.000-08:00

Man posing in high heels and dress

2011-11-16T05:16:00.000-08:00

Gentlemen's Club

2011-11-16T04:31:00.000-08:00

Gentlemen's Club

Tangent Magazine

Photography Dinah Hayt

Model Joao Zavaski

Source

Fashion Forward Men

http://tangentmag.com/

The androgynous male model Stas Fedyanin modeling in high heels

2011-11-15T14:01:00.000-08:00

Treasured Items... Dapper Kid

2011-11-15T12:57:00.000-08:00

The much appreciated art of wardrobe building is not a fast or haphazard activity: instead it is developed and nurtured over time. Now, as you all know, the ever changing pursuit of building the perfect wardrobe is a lifelong one and wholly personal. Of course, there will be the odd irrational purchase or taste questioning gift but over time these and desire will be forgotten and you'll be left with a true indication of your style and a wardrobe of items that perfectly balance need, function and desire. A wardrobe to be savoured and enjoyed is much more than a piece of future housing hanging possessions. Clothing is there to be worn but items should be filled with emotion and narrative. Over the course of the Summer, our fellow blogger dapper kid, found himself disassociated with his own wardrobe and embarked on crafting a new one (more on this endeavour here). After purging ninety five per cent of his possession, dapper kid was left with a core set of things that he actually found some personal value in. A solid core to build on. So, we thought now was the perfect moment to ask him to reveal his most treasured of items...

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Dapper Kid and the 'Cheeky Monkey' sweater

"The garment in my wardrobe that I cherish most is one that I never actually wear. Not because it is too precious to be worn, but because it is a sweater made for a two year old, which does present slight issues for a six foot frame. It is a bright red acrylic sweater with an image of a yellow primate and the words "Cheeky Monkey" sewn on in the form of a patch. Aside from family photographs and my memory box, it is the only material object I own that I would go out of my way to save from a fire."

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Dapper Kid and the new wardrobe

"In terms of garments that I actually wear, the item I treasure most is perhaps not the most interesting or exciting I own, but it is one I view as marking a personal turning point. The piece is a long black hoody from the first Silent by Damir Doma collection. It serves as a reminder of a feeling and a decision.

I got to a point where I looked at my possessions, and whilst certain garments or objects triggered associated memories, they were in and of themselves entirely meaningless to me. They were garments that were nice enough, but they were not ones I loved. I was not happy with the idea of owning so many things that I could essentially do without, so I got rid of it all. I gave away, donated and sold 95% of my possessions, trying to edit down to a core set of things that I actually found some personal value in. I would rather own only a handful of things that I truly cherish, than a house full of things that are 'nice enough'. The hoody was one of those items I found value in. Even when I stop wearing it I intend to keep it as a reminder to myself that sometimes a little less can be better than a little more." Dapper Kid

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EDITORIAL: Hyoni Kang in (Canadian) Flaire Magazine, December 2011

2011-11-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

Model: Hyoni Kang
Editorial: Glacial Glamour
Magazine: (Canadian) Flare, December 2011
Photographer: Chris Nicholls
Fashion Editor: Elizabeth Cabral
Hair & makeup: Simone Otis

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Man showing his high heels

2011-11-15T10:59:00.000-08:00

Sacred Stuff

2011-11-15T07:14:00.000-08:00

El Bosquejo

Sacre Collection

Designer Paolo Celestial

Photography Enzo Mondejar

Styling Eric Poliquit

Models Jhony, Pedro

Source

El Bosquejo Blog

http://www.bosquejobazaar.com

Raun Larose S/S 2012

2011-11-15T06:06:00.000-08:00

Raun Larose

Spring/ Summer 2012

Lookbook

Styling Raul Guerrero

Model Joey Regan

Source

Coute que Coute

http://www.raunlarose.com/

Tom Rebl A/W 2011

2011-11-15T05:56:00.000-08:00

Tom Rebl

Autumn/ Winter 2011

Source

Clothes before Hoes

http://www.tomrebl.com/

Tom Rebl S/S 2012 Lookbook

Tom Rebl S/S 2011 Lookbook

Tom Rebl S/S 2010

Christopher O'Brien AW11

2011-11-15T05:54:00.000-08:00

Each year the various graduate shows scattered throughout the calendar and country remind us all that there is so much young talent out there in the UK. For us, there is little better than discovering it before watching it develop with us. However, despite our ever present eagerness a few talents are missed. Now, Central Saint Martins' MA graduate show is undoubtedly one of the most exciting places to discover the fashion stars of the future but this years crop passed me by. Months have passed since the show and I've only just stumbled across the obvious talent of Christopher O'Brien thanks to the designer's pro activeness and a keen buy from LN-CC. O'Brien's crinkled, minimal wardrobe of well tailored staples might have slipped past my blogging radar but it certainly caught the trained retail eye of John Skelton who duly bought the collection for his forward thinking store.

As well as working as a freelance stylist and costume designer during his studies at Central Saint Martins, O’Brien honed his skills with placements at Jonathan Saunders, Jens Laugesen and E. Tautz. That's quite the education and the fruits of these experiences and influences can be seen in his accomplished MA graduate collection. At its wrinkled heart the abstraction of the male silhouette through the manipulation of fabric and layering in a distinctive yet restrained manner. The use of distressed and crinkled fabrics throughout his accomplished graduate collection creates individual subtleties and sense of life. I'm instantly reminded of the collection that saw Christopher Bailey emerge as one of the best menswear designers of his generation, Burberry's Cumpled Classics collection for SS09. However, here the real spirit of the collection is grounded in ideals of minimalist menswear and traditional tailoring but O'Brien develops the theme by exploring the creative potential of inherited shapes and textures. Before we take a look at the collection itself, we had to sit down with the designer to learn more about his work and his hopes for the future.

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SS: What were your inspirations, your dreams and the driving catalyst for launching Christopher O'Brien?

Christopher O'Brien: I think there are a few reasons for starting Christopher O'Brien, chance being a big factor in that John Skelton saw my look book and decided to stock my collection. I also think that my drive comes form proving certain people wrong that told me I wouldn't do it. My inspirations and reason for Christopher O'Brien is to hopefully gain recognition within the industry and for people to like what I do.

SS: Aside from it being your name, what does Christopher O'Brien mean to you?

Christopher O'Brien: I'm not to precious about myself, I am lucky enough to enjoy my career and hope that Christopher O'Brien develops into something natural and easy for people to connect with.

SS: Describe the moment you realized you wanted to be a menswear designer?

Christopher O'Brien: I started out as a womenswear designer and always had a very androgynous style that I felt would suit men. It was while I was working for Jens Laugesen that I decided I would be a lot more comfortable if I transferred to menswear so I applied the the MA to help me build a portfolio.

SS: What were the first and last items you remember designing?

Christopher O'Brien: The first thing was a very tragic dress made out of orange peel, I was on an Art and Design foundation and it seamed like a good idea (at the time). The last thing, tech pieces for E. Tautz

SS: While studying for your MA in menswear design, you worked as an intern for large periods of time for Jonathan Saunders and Giorgio Armani. More recently, you worked for design advisor firm Jens Laugesen and as you were about to graduate, you worked for E. Tautz who duly offered you a designing position. What did these experiences teach you? How did these experience shape you as a designer?

Christopher O'Brien: I think that internships are a very important part to your education, I learnt more at Jonathan's in my spell there than probably my whole BA, it is reality and shows you how the industry really works. I wasn't actually going to go to my interview at Jens because I thought I had bagged a job at Jil Sander but it was probably the best career move I ever made as Jil fell through and I think I learnt so much more working in close proximity to him than I ever would in a big company. He was a very demanding boss but helped me to develop my design process more than anyone, we constantly worked on different projects. I think he is a true designer in the sense that every project we did was integral and stuck to a concept. In terms of how these experiences have shaped me, I think they taught me a pretty good work ethic, and just to try things, if they don't work, move on and don't worry.

SS: In your eponymous debut collection, you take a progressive stance on conventions of layering and minimalism, and draws on influences from art to sportswear to photography. Can you talk us through the inspiration for the collection?

Christopher O'Brien: The main point of inspiration was a photo of some refugees in the paper, I just really liked the different layers they were wearing and it made me think about the way we wear clothes. When we put a jacket or coat on it often crinkles the garment under and I just wanted to look at bringing that effect to the top layer where you wouldn't expect it. I took it pretty extreme but as it was my MA collection with no restraints I figured it was a good time to push notions of what a man would wear.

SS: How would you describe the collection in your own words?

Christopher O'Brien: The collection has at its heart the abstraction of the male silhouette through the manipulation of fabric and layering in a distinctive yet restrained manner. The use of distressed and crinkled fabrics throughout each design creates individual subtleties and elements of awkwardness, which at first glance are not immediately apparent. Whilst the spirit of the collection is in tune with ideas of minimalist menswear and traditional tailoring, albeit in a disassociated way, it develops its theme by amalgamating these conventions with styles drawn from elsewhere.

SS: Were you taken aback by LN-CC's interest in the collection?

Christopher O'Brien: I really like the guys at LN-CC and like the whole concept to the shop, I think they push boundaries with what they stock and don't want to be like any other shop which gives opportunities to designers like me. I'm happy it happened so hopefully it will go well.

SS: What excites you about the future of menswear?

Christopher O'Brien: Being involved in some kind of capacity.

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A scan of the image that sparked O'Brien's collection.

Throughout, the design process O'Brien looked to sportswear to art and photography, especially Derek Ridger’s brilliant pictures and to wartime images from the middle east. These images showcase garment layering in unconventional ways and hint at the effects of using a constricting layer within the garments make them appear disturbed. This idea became a way of bringing an uneasy and crinkled effect to the top layer of the silhouette. This in essence creates a textile that becomes the garment itself, encouraging a different view to the normal conceptions of menswear and preconceived ideas on layering. Taking further inspiration from Francis Bacon's 'Man in blue' series, the collection takes muted blue and aligns it against the contrast of striking white in order to convey further the angular composition that the manipulation of fabric and layering offers in abstracting the male silhouette. Now, I could continue to wax lyrical about the collection but it really is high time that I shared his look book with you all...

Look book images supplied by Christopher O'Brien

Despite my obvious support for exciting graduate talent, it is extremely rare that I encounter a collection that could easily slip in to my everyday wear. I'd happily add Christopher O'Brien to my wardrobe and it should come as no surprise that a number of pieces have already sold out over on LN-CC. I'm sure we will be hearing the name Christopher O'Brien a great deal in the coming seasons and beyond.

Cafe' Culture

2011-11-14T18:00:00.000-08:00

I tried and I tried, I had primmed down and my render cost was tiny (115 in case you're interested), but still I lagged no matter what I tried so in the end.... I gave up trying to check out the Vintage Fair (the number of avis >10k was staggering) - maybe today? In the end I just trolled my inventory looking for things I've had hanging around for ages and this was the result:

Steam's style:

Shape - [ANATOMY]: Adam
Skin - Loop: Dean
Hair - Secrets: Vodka
Eyes - Sterling Artistry: NovemberHoney
Beard - sacred: Goatee V1
Cigarette - *.amato.*: tabacco
Jumper - Just BECAUSE: Autumn sweater
Scarf - ::[Mr.Poet]::: Wide Scarf
Bag - [BUKKA]: Leather bag
Pants - Argyle Anonymous: Rolled Jeans polka dots & Just dance socks
Shoes - [Bedlam]: Ozstars
Pose - aDORKable

So until next time...

Men performing in high heels

2011-11-14T13:00:00.000-08:00

Details... Fabric mix

2011-11-14T11:34:00.000-08:00

A closer look at one of my recent purchases. Henrik Vibskov reimagines a single breasted cotton blazer with the addition of high shine quilted fabric detailing and ribbed cuffs.

EDITORIAL: Paolo Roldan in Men's Health China, December 2011

2011-11-14T11:32:00.000-08:00

You can view the accompanying video to the photo shoot here.

Model: Paolo Roldan (Boss)
Editorial: Unknown (Can't some translate it?)
Magazine: Men's Health China, December 2011
Photographer: Daniel Garriga
Stylist: Ise White
Hair: Unknown
Makeup: Unknown

Source: Daniel Garriga

Asian guy posing in high heels and dress

2011-11-14T10:46:00.000-08:00

A guy wearing high heel platforms outdoor

2011-11-14T09:55:00.000-08:00

Asger Juel Larsen S/S 2012

2011-11-14T06:13:00.000-08:00

Asger Juel Larsen

Spring/ Summer 2012

Lookbook

Photography Jens Stoltze

Models

Patrick Payberg, Matteo Bellisario, Mounier Baraki

Location The Shakespeare Hamlet Castle in Elsingor

Source

Coute que Coute

http://asgerjuellarsen.com/

Man wearing high heels and dress

2011-11-14T03:24:00.000-08:00

More at Muzivdamskem.cz

Asian guys learning to walk in high heels

2011-11-13T11:30:00.000-08:00

Men in high heels photos in fashion blog

2011-11-13T10:55:00.000-08:00

Street style from Jule Of The Nile

Unpicking the seams... British Remains' First Creeper

2011-11-13T10:28:00.000-08:00

Following years of discussion centred around aspects of Britain that they like, hate and mourn, Daryl Saunders and Andrew Bunney launched British Remains. Unveiled last summer, the debut range of t shirts and totes set the tone by celebrating facets of Britain and localised symbols that would ordinarily not be known outside of these shores. Amongst the neglected and the forgotten rubble of Britain, London brickwork, toilet signage and Generation X were all highlighted. In offerings since, the pair have focused their design attention on the Royal Wedding and most recently celebrated the sneering youth spirit of 'them' and 'us'. For AW11, they reveal their first shoe - First Creeper.

Adopted by various youth tribes and factions of the British underground throughout the last half century, the wonderfully named shoe still has the ability to excite by providing quite the visual statement. A heady mix of comfort and rebellion. Traditionally a suede shoe with thick crepe soles, the creeper was borne out of necessity in the years following World War II. British soldiers returning from the desert wars had worn suede boots to which they had attached improvised rubber soles made from old rubber tyres. It is a Mary Shelley tale of a shoe. Returning to London, unsurprisingly the ex-soldiers were attracted to the most desirable undesirable “night spots”of Kings Cross and Soho. As they found their pleasure, they were still wearing this rubber sole footwear or derivatives that had been put together by their cobblers. Creeping around brothels was enough to give the shoes their name. Now, the brothel creeper immediately evokes images of youth, musical movements and hints at the more rebellious corners of society.

With the mere mention of brothel creepers today, one immediately thinks of George Cox. Therefore, it should come as little surprise that the First Creeper was made in its spiritual home. In 1906, George James Cox founded his shoe company in the heart of England's traditional shoe making region, Northamptonshire. Crafting high quality traditional footwear at first, the company quickly gained fame for the iconic styles that would come to inspire generation after generation of subcultures. From the brothel creepers of the 1950s to the winkle pickers of the 1960s, George Cox have still produce delightful underground styles. Not interested in costume, British Remains wanted to create a creeper that stayed true its tradition whilst making creating a far more accessible shoe. With the thick crepe sole and aggressive notched leather welt softened by the simple suede leather derby upper, their First Creeper undoubtedly pulls it off. From the moment Bunney posted an image of the initial sample back in May over on honeyee, I just knew my ever growing shoe collection needed them. I've obsessed and dreamed about them ever since. Yesterday, following a quick visit to Goodhood my feet's dreams came true. To mark this happy moment and even before I took them out for a pavement stomp, I caught up with Bunney to learn more about my latest fixation...

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British Remains' First Creeper

SS: The First Creeper marks British Remains' first foray in to footwear design. What attracted you to the creeper?

Andrew Bunney: As the name suggests, the label is an exploration into the rubble of Britain. Amongst the neglected and the forgotten there are often gems, and the Creeper shoe represents something really exciting. The nature and shape of the shoe, the nefarious associations that it had, and connotations today make it something quite challenging to wear.

SS: What was your starting point/initial inspiration?

Andrew Bunney: Thinking about British style and British youth cultures, there is always an exciting moment where the looks start to merge and change into something new. What I believe in is creating products that different kinds of people can wear in their own unique way, something that I've done throughout my career. To make something with character that captures the imagination of people into all kinds of things is very special.

SS: Could you talk us through your research and how it impacted on the design? For example, I recall that you mentioned that the sole is the same height as many vintage styles.

Andrew Bunney: It's always interesting to see how things have progressed or changed over the years, and many of the creeper soles today are very high - very cartoon-ish. The classic styles didn't always have soles this high, and of course the idea was always to make this more accessible for today. We used the same height of sole that was used in the past, which would have been sold in places like 'Let It Rock' - one of the most important places for styles to butt up against one another.

SS: How did you go about stamping your take on this iconic shoe?

Andrew Bunney: The most important thing is to push forward - we're not interested in making costume. There are many things I like about vintage Creeper styles, but I want to make something that is relevant to what we're wearing today. The thick sole or aggressive looking welt are very much a 'Creeper', but the simple derby upper makes it much more wearable, and more modern.

SS: Craft and local manufacture are obviously very important to you. Collaboration with local craftsmen and heritage is an integral facet of your brand identity. Here you teamed up with George Cox, how did you identify the individuals to help realise your design?

Andrew Bunney: In some ways today, I think many have lost sight of the manufacturer or have a very hazy understanding of what that means. Of course, we want to find the best factory or the manufacturer for anything that we're making. Despite the many copies by other brands, this style is synonymous with the manufacturer George Cox - there is no other company to go to. However, I don't really think of this as a collaboration - simply using the 'correct' place to make a certain product.

SS: What items can we look forward to in the near and far future from British Remains?

Andrew Bunney: We want to make things that are surprising, and things that make one think a little. It's not interesting to make something unwearable, but for those that are sensitive to details, something challenging - even if it is slight - makes you feel a little more alive.

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I could happily listen to Bunney all day, everyday. Following this discussion I could only love my latest acquisition even more. This morning, I took a closer look at them before eagerly jumping straight in to them for the first time...

A closer look ar British Remains' First Creeper with the help of a few detail shots. In the last shot, I teamed them up with black wool trousers by Topman Design and socks by Wigwam.

Through tits exploration of Britain, past and present, British Remains stirs up odd feelings about this island of ours. What it means to be British, what it once meant and how it has evolved. The class struggle, the rise and fall of subcultures, everyday symbols that are often overlooked. These are all things that make Britain so interesting. With its gradual evolution, I'm looking forward to watching this label continue to grow.

Androgynous man wearing high heel boots at his birtday

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Man wearing high heels

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