SHOWstudio presents Ruth Hogben’s ‘Ugly’ film ‘Beyond The Glass’
Last week at SHOWstudio we had a very special event; the film screening of celebrated British filmmaker, Ruth Hogben‘s new fashion film in collaboration with Nick Knight’s SHOWstudio. The core of the ‘Ugly’ series over at SHOWstudio is this film called ‘Beyond The Glass’ styled by Robbie Spencer, fashion Director of Dazed & Confused starring […]
SHOWcabinet: Shaun Leane
The latest exhibition at SHOWstudio focuses on fine jewellery maker, Shaun Leane who created nine exclusive pieces for his SHOWcabinet. Curated by the jeweller, the exhibition is set as a chamber of curiosities with the jewellery in the middle surrounded by the inspirations for each piece. Shaun Leane, is known for his modern and romantic […]
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
While strolling through the beautiful gardens of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton I also managed to discover the small fashion section at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. See my favourite discoveries below –Hermin camiknickers worn by Lady Holmon, 1940 and Bathing costume worn by Yetta Salaver, 1920 Alexander McQueen silk dress, 2001. The clips on […]
Opening Ceremony x Magritte
Opening Ceremony presented its capsule limited-edition ready-to-wear collection during London Fashion Week in February, a collaboration with the René Magritte Foundation. It is the first time the Magritte Foundation collaborated with a brand and you can see the results for yourself below. Twelve reproductions of famous paintings from Magritte are included in the collection, such […]
ZORASTE Joaillerie – bespoke fine jewellery straight from Paris
Zhora Docksey and her husband Steve are behind the ZORASTE Joaillerie, the fine jewellery, that focuses on bespoke and original. They started their company over 7 years ago through an idea Zhora had. She saw her husband’s “doodles” as something more, and thought they could be transformed into luxurious jewellery designs. None of them had […]
“Hello, My name is Paul Smith” @The Design Museum
The colourful mixed up stripes that are instantly recognisable only bring to mind one person: Paul Smith. If you think he makes plain, dark blue blazers, just look at their lining and think again. The “Hello my Name is Paul Smith” exhibition at the Design Museum in London opened to the public last week, to […]
POP ART DESIGN exhibition @ The Barbican
The Pop Art Design exhibition just landed at the Barbican Centre. A dynamic mix of artwork that has shaped the way we see art today as well as architecture and design in general, featuring over 70 artists and designers. Personally I have studied Pop Art in the past, but seeing so many different creations from up close […]
Juan Francisco Casas – Photorealism
Creating great photorealism portraits is great, but what is even more amazing is creations like these with a ballpoint pen. Spanish artist Juan Francisco Casas creates 3 meter tall portraits of his friends in nights out, and crazy parties, making the end result as lively as possible (and sometimes even NSFW!). The girls and guys pictured almost […]
Lichtenstein: A Retrospective @ Tate Modern
I have always been a fan of the Pop Art movement, and I don’t know many people that haven’t heard of, or admire the work of Andy Warhol with his colourful representations of Marilyn Monroe and modern celebrities. What I mostly enjoy about Pop Art is the vibrant colours that transfer you to a different […]
Valentino @ Somerset House
Valentino Garavani‘s “Master of Couture” exhibition at Somerset House is one of the most -if not the most- spectacular exhibition I have visited the three years I’ve been living in London. The amazing designs, the exquisite craftsmanship, all revealed through the array of evening gowns, cocktail dresses, skirts and coats, marking Valentino’s genius as a couturier. The 137 sets […]