Last week saw Prada’s 1950’s inspired campaign shot by Steven Meisel, the photographer directs and creates another outstanding SS12 campaign video for the French fashion house Lanvin. The stop motion style film shows an ominous and sinister side to the brand capturing snakes at the dinner table, whilst remaining to ooze sultry from the models. [...]
FASHION: Olive
Olive is a vintage inspired womenswear shop situated in Cheltenham, selling well made and unique, original products. The clothes are sold in extremely limited lines, not to be found anywhere else thus guaranteeing individuality and exclusivity to its customers. Founded in 2010 the company is fairly new and has recently launched their online store offering [...]
INTERVIEW: Deaf Club
After hearing Deaf Club’s ‘Lull’ EP, we knew we had to get hold of them somehow and wring them dry of all of their secrets – so we did. They truly are that awe-inspiring, bone-chilling band that gets stuck on repeat for weeks. The EP features four stunning tracks that touch on a glimpse of [...]
FASHION: T-shirt Party Returns
T-shirt party is back, ‘setting t-shirts free, for the people, every week.’ 3rd of March the T-shirt party returns with another 52 fresh t-shirts and edited videos from the anonymous Londoner and varied guest designers. For those who are not familiar with the concept, T-shirt party release a new t-shirt design every week for a [...]
PRADA: Spring/Summer 2012
Prada have released their SS12 advertising campaign, producing an exciting fashion film shot by Steven Meisel. Clearly influenced by the 1950’s, the film is set in an American gas station showing off some impressive cars that match the models outfits. The models are shown parading around the station listening to varied music from different eras, [...]
New Music: LOTUS PLAZA
‘Spooky Action at a Distance’ is the second album from Deerhunter guitarist Lockett Pundt, following the previous ‘The Floodlight Collective’ full-length of 2009. Accompanying the spacious and epic 10-track LP is a fitting piece of cover artwork and a grand US tour (no help to us in the UK guys!) Have a listen to the track “Come [...]
FILM: Linotype: The Film
Linotype: The Film is a feature-length documentary centered around the Linotype type casting machine. Called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by Thomas Edison, it revolutionized printing and society. The film tells the surprisingly emotional story of the people connected to the Linotype and how it impacted the world. The Linotype (pronounced “line-o-type”) completely transformed the [...]
10 Questions For Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst speaks to TIME magazine following his latest exhibition in conjunction with Gagosian Gallery. He has been the centre of a controversy where he outsources to assistants without talent, which is talked about along with the meaning of his spot paintings.
FASHION: House Of Billiam – ‘Dress The Streets’
House Of Billiam are an inspirational British brand based in Hackney, London. They are a unique fashion house that deal with the customer directly, allowing them to tailor each piece individually. A visit to the studio would allow you to choose your own fabrics, measurements and fitting preferences for the best ‘made-to-order’ experience. [...]
FILM: Oldest Piano Shop in Paris
Here is a short film about Marc Manceaux who is the owner of the oldest piano shop in Paris. In this beautifully shot short, entitled La Mer de Pianos, we get an inside look at how the shop is run while Manceaux explains how he wishes to create a one stringed instrument. Directed, shot & edited [...]
