LN-CC AW12 CAMPAIGN #2

 

LN-CC still continues to deliver on all levels. So far the product for AW12 is the strongest I’ve seen it for the two years they have been running. An aspect I’ve always admired are the style shots, it allows one to get a real idea of how these collections can be broken up and worn in an ‘everyday environment’. The AW12 campaign shows a strong mix of brands from Damir Doma to Yang Li, the background setting provides a wall of hexagon padded cells, which adds a whole new dimension to the projected film that casts over the models faces and floods the vacant room.

Head over to LN-CC HERE to view the latest.

J.W.ANDERSON FOR TOPSHOP

Photography – Scott Trindle

Styling – Benjamin Bruno

I can’t think of a better way to start the day off, endless amounts of energy, delighted faces and non stop trending. The J.W. Anderson and Topshop collaboration was unveiled on Vogue this morning, the reactions have been phenomenal but I didn’t expect anything less, the collections straight up untouchable. Ben took it to a whole new level with the styling, I personally wouldn’t want to see these pieces put together in any other way. That’s the beauty of this Topshop collaboration though, it allows the existing J.W. Anderson customer to buy into the range and sport it with the main collection pieces they adore and cherish, as well as opening to the door to a mass audience who are yet to discover JWA.

All I want to see is Oxford Street oozing with quilted paisley and knitted bat sweaters, let’s make it happen.

See the rest of the collection over on Vogue HERE.

WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM!!!

With all the Instagram hype blowing up we thought it would be great to share our profiles so have a look drop a like or maybe a follow if you wish! Find us with the usernames ‘kevinkafesu’ and ‘joshuabrinksman’.

RAF SIMONS FALL/WINTER 2012/13 CAMPAIGN

It has been a while since I last dropped a solid post or a post even on AREWU and to redeem myself I bring to you Raf Simons fall/winter 2012/13 campaign shots that I snatched from Whoisdrew! I’ll be honest in saying that I was not completely sold by the collection even when I looked at the showroom pictures that Joshua took, however my mind seems to have taken a turn for the best in giving this collection a chance now that the face of Yannick Abrath, the skillful eye of Pierre Debusschere and the super styling skills of Marieke van Dodgen have all collaborated to create these two powerful images. I hope you enjoy!

Images via Whoisdrew

J.W. ANDERSON SAMPLE SALE 01.06.12

I feel we should send an extended apology for an undeniable lack of posts within the past two months. There has been a lot of changes for us both here with work commitments and moving of location taking up the majority of our time. I’ll keep it brief with this one and assure you that we will be back on the ball with weekly posts within the next two weeks.

OK so with my move to J.W. I just thought I would give you the heads up on our sample sale which will be taking place on Friday 1st June at the studio on Shacklewell Lane. We will be rolling from 5 till 9pm with some solid stock cropping up so I’ll drop the cliché line ‘arrive early to avoid disappointment’.

CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE – RADICAL SIMPLICITY (CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR THE CORNER.COM)

Christophe Lemaire – Radical Simplicity SS12 (Capsule collection for thecorner.com). This has to be one of my favorite capsule collections/collaborations of all time! I’m all about the baggy fit and in some cases the all black look but I have always thought that the combination of the two best suited tall people. I think Christophe has literary smashed it by creating a collection I feel I can wear especially with my short legs. Please head over to TheCorner and have a look at the stunning collection.

 

LONDON FASHION WEEK BY DAMIEN FLOREBERT CUYPERS

Mosha Lundström Halbert, Flare magazine [left]; Rebecca Tay, Fashion magazine | Sara Maino, Vogue Italia Liu Wen | Scott Schuman Jiro Hsu, blogger, Elle China | Kate Lanphear, Elle Magazine Alexa Chung [both]

For many London Fashion Week has now become a distant memory, a memory full of animation and beguilement. However in a city an hours train journey from the capital, I had to endure the sheer disappointment of not being granted the time off to make any of the days. I was updated daily by certain individuals but I could only grin and smile at the texts and emails whilst locking that underlying envy away deep inside. So, in all honesty I’m starting to find myself completely done with these ‘street style’ images, I’m seeking inspiration in it’s rawest, most simple and conventional form – I’m revisiting lookbooks.

These images above are a breath of fresh air, they really are. Cuypers captures the moment through quick sketches that come to life with the aid of flamboyant colours and aggressive strokes. I’d have loved to have been there just to see the contrast between a crowd of photographers then this gentleman standing there with nothing but a box of oil pastels and a sketchpad. I’m waiting for a new movement within this whole ‘blogging’ industry, maybe artists will be inspired by Cuypers direction, presenting us with new ways of documenting these fascinating individuals that we all love to watch and talk about, only time will tell.

Check the rest of Damien Florebert Cuypers work out HERE.

SASQUATCHFABRIXX SPRING SUMMER 2012 KEY LOOKS

Sasquatchfabrixx spring/summer 2012.

Here is a quick look at the latest collection from Japanese label Sasquatchfabrixx. I am a massive fan of this label and this is why I have picked out my favourite looks for this season. So many subtle tones and shapes, I mean just look at this stuff, it’s solid! I think Sasquatch is one of those labels that goes to far but not too far! There is a great deal in the design but never any pointless details.

I have no doubt that this will be dropping pretty soon at LN-CC so head over to check up on delivery dates.

 

 

EOMAIA FW’11 – PROUD TO BE MADE IN JAPAN

 

Check out the Fall/Winter 2012 collection from Eomaia. I’ve just discovered this label and it has to be one of the best up and coming collections yet. I cannot say much about this collection yet but how impressed I am by the whole set up and collection. It’s classic clean and fresh! I just cannot fault this collection. Have a look at Eomaia’s website for more information on dealers and other things. Official brand site.

 

COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT BY RONNIE COOKE NEWHOUSE – STEPHEN WOLSTENHOLME

Client: Comme des Garçons
Creative Direction: Ronnie Cooke Newhouse – Stephen Wolstenholme
Full portfolio: http://www.totalworld.us

 

One of my favourite campaign ads ever, first saw it in Comme des Garcons Universe of Fashion book by France Grande during my university studies and it has not left my mind since. I’ve only just found it on the off chance when I typed in “Comme des Garcons bird”. New phone background sorted!