LONDON FASHION WEEK: PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND AW10: ARTIST TALKS
London Fashion Week: Pringle of Scotland: 195 Collaboration Talks
195 Collaboration Talks
As part of Pringle’s 195 year celebration this morning Julia Peyton-Jones, Serpentine Gallery Director presented the 195 Collaboration Talks at the Serpentine gallery to unveil collaborations with various Scottish artists, all inspired by Pringle garments, patterns and styles, focusing on the iconic twin-set.
Scotsman Waris Ahluwalia, Scot-rockers Franz Ferdinand and Turner Prize winners Richard Wright and Douglas Gordon are still working on their twinset, with Gordon promising a flesh-toned piece which would duplicate in intarsia patterned cashmere the tattoos that litter his torso.
Expect twinset from Colette’s Sarah Lerfel and Corso Como’s Carla Sozzani as well.
Each twinset will have a limited quantity of 195 pieces. The project plans to donate all proceeds from the collaboration to the gallery’s public and educational programs.
PARIS - MENS - AW10 - MARGARET HOWELL - MAD RUSH OF JOURNALISTS
Mad rush of UK and French journalists - all loving the collection.
We see Gareth Scourfield, Senior Fashion Editor at Esquire, picking his favourite jumper from the collection…... as was Stephen Morriss, Freelance Stylist and Writer loving the Goretex jacket.
Mark Flemming, Head of Marketing and Communication at Margaret Howell in deep discussion about the collection with Catherine Hayward, Fashion Director at Esquire. And Ben Reardon, Editor of i-D, kindly modelling the press gift (knitted neck piece) and showing his feelings for a hobnail boot (from the collection).
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PARIS - MENS - AW10 - SETTING UP THE MARGARET HOWELL PRESENTATION
The Margaret Howell Collection leaves London for Paris. Dave, the driver, delivers the collection into the hands of Toby Clark, menswear designer Margaret Howell. The Looks are being prepared for the presentation on Sunday.
MILAN - MENS - AW10 - DAVID SHRIGLEY’S FILM FOR PRINGLE
Ok, so this is one of our fashion clients, so we could be a little bias… however we were gripped this morning, raised to the front of our seats (front row of course) and compelled to laugh out loud.
This artist, not only has he produced a fine short film but has helped to add to the Pringle collection a creative argyll knit, and for London watchers, you will be able to see this in the windows of the Pringle New Bond Street store during London Fashion Week in February.
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Akris SS10 Press Day
After long weeks and hard work, the final Modus Press Day is now complete -and what a great note to finish on at Akris where invited guests previewed the Spring Summer 2010 collection
Akris’s signature statement was very apparent within the Spring Summer 2010 line alongside a new ‘sportif’ theme which was received tremendously well by the UK fashion press who attended.
The Old Bond Street boutique was transformed into a tranquil minimalistic bliss with key pieces displayed throughout the upper level of the store. Akris’s seasonal look of sexy conservatism was apparent with deep V necklines, open backs and sharp architectural tailoring, but what everyone was talking about was the exclusive first collection of Akris bags.
Fine workmanship, meticulous detail, everything we have come to expect from the brand and nothing less.
Carl Marshall
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Salvatore Ferragamo - Blue & Joy Exhibition
To celebrate the beginning of the Frieze Art Fair, Ferragamo teamed up with artists Blue & Joy AKA Fabio La Fauci and Daniele Sigalot to showcase a collection of their work.
The Salvatore Ferragamo Old Bond Street store was turned into a mini art gallery on Thursday the 15th of October. Check out the bespoke button masterpiece created using 35,000 Salvatore Ferragamo vintage buttons.
Who says fashion isn’t art? If you fancy a slice of the stylish action you can purchase the art in store from the 15th of October, or why not check out the art for yourself from the 16th of October when the exhibition is open to the public.
Georgina Goodman SS10 - No Rainbows Without Rain
The pain caused by my own too-tight-for-comfort vintage boots was temporarily forgotten about at the mere sight of the new Georgina Goodman S/S ‘10 collection. As I strolled into 44 Old Bond Street for a sneak preview, I was surrounded by a rainbow of metallics, heels higher than Everest, classy flats and updated versions of classic Goodman’s.
Cynthia and Louisa at Georgina Goodman described the new collection as a mixture of “graffiti pop and graphic heels with a feminine silhouette”; the most-demanded of the day were the new ‘Duke’ style – black suede T-bars with lime green python detail.
Other notable feet treats were the all-round favourites back in full force – ‘Natalia’ reigns supreme in satin peach for Spring/Summer, as does A/W ‘09’s ‘Sister’ boot in new shades. Despite heels on the catwalk reaching mountainous heights, Cynthia and Louisa were bombarded with requests to try on the ‘Elvis’ sandals - proof that flats are most definitely the ones to be seen in. Breathe a sigh of relief girls!
The evidence points in only one direction - every fashionista in a pair of GGs will have a definite spring in their step come next season!
Hannah Brimson
+J Collection Launch - Jil Sander for Uniqlo
Thursday saw the much hyped launch of +J, the collaboration between minimalist style maestro Jil Sander and Japanese store UNIQLO. Following a five year hiatus from fashion, the designer created a 100-piece capsule collection aiming to merge her streamlined aesthetic with UNIQLO’s skill in creating affordable basics. London was first to see in the launch globally, with queues outside the flagship store snaking down Oxford Street from as early as 8am (including eager shoppers coming all the way from Scotland waiting patiently!). With fashion glossies hot under the collar in anticipation and countdown posters adorning the stores, expectations were high, and Sander did not disappoint.
The collection included men’s and women’s pieces, ranging from sharply tailored jackets to Sander’s signature monochrome accessories. With the rare opportunity to get their hands on high-end style without the price tag, visitors to the store snatched up must-have pieces as soon as they hit the shop floor.
And the +J collaboration doesn’t end here. With the news that designs are already complete for Spring Summer 2010, we can be sure that the covetable items from this collection won’t be the last. But get in line now, I predict a sell-out…
Laura Corrigan
Margaret Howell SS10 Men’s Paris Presentation
In the sweltering Paris heat, iconic British brand Margaret Howell showcased her spring summer 2010 menswear collection in the newly opened Paris store.
Renowned for clothes based on classic British traditions with a modern contemporary feel, this season didn’t disappoint with silhouettes of oversized shirts and fine sea island cotton knits styled with rolled up trousers in fabrications of cotton silk and Fox flannel giving an overall relaxed feel to the collection.
The colour palette offered shades of blue from indigo and chambray to softer shades of pistachio and cream. In addition to the SS10 collection an exhibition of Margaret Howell’s personal selection of campaign photographs from the 1980’s to current day was on display. Working with photographers such as Bruce Weber, Koto Bolofo and Venetia Scott the images clearly highlighted how the brand maintains its heritage and references archive pieces in its current collections.
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PUMA Present Future
As the final footwear wall went up, the clock struck 7.30pm and the doors opened to some 100 thirsty, sneaker revellers.
Goldierocks, resident DJ at the ‘PUMA Present Future’ showcase, played the best of old skool rave music which spilled into Carnaby Street. With cocktails flowing like it wasn’t a week night, the usually cool and collected fashion pack rapidly changed with a giant marker being held hostage for the night.
Sounds of M.I.A ironically welcomed the arrival of Amy Sacco – founder of the famous Bungalow 8!
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