27.03.2015 | Fashion , Film | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Today sees the release of Dior & I, the latest documentary from filmmaker Frédéric Tcheng – his solo directorial debut – that follows Raf Simons as he starts his role as Creative Director at the Parisian fashion house.
You find yourself immersed in the world of Dior, from the ateliers, to the business and communications, and even in the legend that is Christian Dior himself. Throughout the film we see vignettes of Christian Dior in black and white, using voiceover quotes from his autobiography. It’s these snippets that emphasise the work ahead of Simons as he embarks on the task of creating his very first haute couture collection for Dior, modernising the legacy for a new generation. They also act as a reminder of the past, baring weight on the shoulders of the designer of the future.
There are times in the film where things don’t always go to plan. Which, expectably, there would be. Simons is known as a minimalist (although he does not see it that way) and has never designed a couture collection before, let alone in eight weeks, and so these mishaps were bound to happen. But, what you notice is that every hurdle is handled in a rather elegant manner and only once do we witness a tiny designer tantrum – if you could even call it that.
A sense of thrill and excitement hangs over the experience; you are anticipating the grand finale right from the very start, cheering on the rather timid designer and Pieter Muller, his right-hand-man, the entire length of the movie. Tcheng does this by creating a crescendo of sorts. The voiceover shifts from the past to the present as we draw near to the catwalk show, and it acts as a commentary on Simons’ whole experience. When the collection finally does walk the runway, in a beautiful slow motion scene, emotions are high, and watching this little slice of modern couture history evokes those same feelings in anyone with a place in their heart for style.
Dior & I is in cinemas from today.
diorandimovie.com
Tags: Dior & I Film, Frédéric Tcheng, Raf Simons
26.03.2015 | Fashion | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Culottes are a welcome reminder that the weather is heading in the right direction. Either worn with flatforms or crisp white kicks, it’s finally time to bare those legs (well part of them) in some wide-leg crop-length trousers.
Our top four just so happen to be made from the fabric of the season, denim. And we’ve taken a liking to the frayed variety, but you’ll find a plethora of styles, cuts and washes out there. Here are our Twin picks to get you started.
Frayed Edge Denim Culottes, £30, monki.com & A Tentative Atelier Asymmetrical Culottes, £328, farfetch.com
Tags: A Tentative Atelier, Charlie May, Culottes, Denim, Monki, Self Portrait, SS15
25.03.2015 | Music | BY: Mariella Agapiou
This week, during the YouTube Music Awards, FKA twigs released her latest video for Glass & Patron. Directed by the British musician herself, we see her giving birth to many dancers who then go on to take part in the most epic vogue battle of all time. We’ve come to expect a certain visual aesthetic from the young Video Girl, and this is as mesmerising and intriguing as its predecessors. Maybe even more.
The song itself was co-written and co-produced by Boots, and will feature on the new FKA twigs EP, set to be released later this year.
fkatwi.gs
Tags: FKA twigs
13.03.2015 | Fashion | BY: Mariella Agapiou
In this short film, Larsson & Jennings take a look into the lives of fashion influencers Camille Charrière and Pernille Teisbaek during their busiest time of year, fashion month.
The video, which is the latest in their Time With series, gives us an insider’s perspective, showing us just how these best friends and bloggers schedule their time and fit in all the glamorous shows. We see the street style scene from the inside out, their opulent home away from home at The London EDITION and all their luxurious accessories and ensembles, ready to be shown to the world.
larssonandjennings.com
Tags: Camille Charrière, Larsson & Jennings, Pernille Teisbaek, The London EDITION
12.03.2015 | Blog , Fashion | BY: Mariella Agapiou
As fashion month comes to an end we take a final look at Paris, and in particular the A.P.C. presentation. Here, photographer Alex Brunet shows us what we can expect from the elegant yet hip brand come autumn.
apc.fr
Tags: A.P.C., Alex Brunet, AW15, PFW
11.03.2015 | Blog | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Yesterday, during the penultimate day of shows at Paris Fashion Week, Paul & Joe presented their autumn/winter 2015 collection. Alex Brunet went backstage to capture the action.
paulandjoe.com
Tags: Alex Brunet, AW15, Paul & Joe, PFW
11.03.2015 | Music | BY: Mariella Agapiou
It’s been almost a year since Grimes aka Claire Boucher released a new video, and her latest REALiTi, was salvaged from the cutting room floor. Recorded in 2013, the track was to be released on a follow up album to 2012’s Visions, but as that is no longer the case, she decided to release it on the 2nd anniversary of her Asian tour as a thank you to everyone that made it possible. The video was directed by the Canadian musician herself and is made up of live concerts and general tour fun.
Boucher is said to be working on another album at the moment, with more tracks to be released over the summer, however REALiTi is not a slice of what’s to come; new album, new vibes. Saying that, it’s certainly an intriguing track with lots of emotion. One that leaves us wanting more.
grimesmusic.com
Tags: Grimes, REALiTi
10.03.2015 | Culture , Literature | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to print. Some think it’s a dying industry, while others will prompt you to take a look at the magazines on the stands, and more closely at those independent titles that keep coming back for more. Ruth Jamieson’s latest book, Print is Dead. Long live Print, does just that; it is a look at the creatively led magazines that are currently shaping the future of print journalism.
We are very honoured to be featured in the tome alongside some of our favourite publications such as Hole and Corner, Manzine and Kinfolk.
Print is Dead, Long Live Print is available now here.
TWIN X featured in Print is Dead. Long live Print
Tags: Print is Dead. Long live Print, Ruth Jamieson
09.03.2015 | Fashion | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Our backstage series continues in Paris, where Twin sent photographer Alex Brunet to capture the behind the scenes highlights of Humberto Leon and Carol Lim’s autumn/winter 2015 presentation for Kenzo.
kenzo.com
Tags: Alex Brunet, AW15, Kenzo, PFW
06.03.2015 | Blog , Fashion , Film | BY: Mariella Agapiou
In the last video of Moda Operandi’s Fashion Firsts series, we look to AndréLeon Talley and the firsts that would go on to shape his momentous career.
modaoperandi.com
Tags: AndréLeon Talley, Moda Operandi
05.03.2015 | Fashion , Film | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Diane von Furstenberg is a fashion industry icon. Here, in an exclusive video series by Moda Operandi, we learn about her Fashion Firsts, those moments that would go on to shape her career.
modaoperandi.com
Tags: Diane von Furstenberg, Moda Operandi
05.03.2015 | Fashion , Film | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Dior & I follows Raf Simons as he started his role as Creative Director at one of the most infamous fashion houses. Filmmaker Frédéric Tcheng captures those first moments working for the brand and continues up until his first haute couture collection was presented to the world.
This soon to be released documentary gives you insider access into the mind of a designer, but also shows how everything from the ateliers to communications find a way to work together and create something as magical as a couture fashion show.
Dior & I is released on March 27th
diorandimovie.com
Tags: Dior, Raf Simons
04.03.2015 | Blog | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Uber fashion stylist Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele reveals the pivotal moments in her career in this exclusive video produced by Moda Operandi. See more Fashion Firsts all week, here on Twin.
modaoperandi.com
Tags: Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, Moda Operandi
03.03.2015 | Blog | BY: Mariella Agapiou
In our last look back at London Fashion Week’s autumn/winter 2015 season, we turn to J.JS Lee and her collection of intricate details. Photography by Sophia Aerts.
jsleelondon.com
03.03.2015 | Fashion , Film | BY: Mariella Agapiou
All this week we are posting exclusive Fashion Firsts videos from luxury online retailer Moda Operandi. Second on our list is American designer Zac Posen. Still to come are AndréLeon Talley, Diane von Furstenberg, and Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele.
modaoperandi.com
Tags: Moda Operandi, Zac Posen
02.03.2015 | Blog | BY: Mariella Agapiou
In our penultimate look back at London Fashion Week, we focus on the Sibling autumn/winter 2015 showcase. Photographer Sophia Aerts lensed the moments in the run up to their catwalk presentation.
siblinglondon.com
02.03.2015 | Fashion , Film | BY: Mariella Agapiou
First up in Moda Operandi’s exclusive video series, Fashion Firsts, is Naomi Campbell. Watch her divulge her career beginnings in the video above. Industry icons Zac Posen, André Leon Talley, Diane von Furstenberg, and Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele’s videos are still to come. Watch them on Twin all this week.
modaoperandi.com
Tags: Moda Operandi, Naomi Campbell
28.02.2015 | Blog , Fashion , Film | BY: Mariella Agapiou
In a funny and candid video series, Moda Operandi speaks to industry icons Naomi Campbell, Zac Posen, André Leon Talley, Diane von Furstenberg, and Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, as they detail the pivotal moments that launched their careers.
Moda Operandi is the first online luxury retailer to make shopping straight from the runway possible. In this video series Fashion Firsts, produced by Moda Operandi Media Manager Bettina Santo Domingo, we hear about other firsts such as walking Marc Jacobs’ first show at NYFW and meeting Diana Vreeland. We discover why these moments hold such weight and why they remain meaningful today.
Lauren Santo Domingo, Co-Founder of Moda Operandi describes how “nothing in fashion is ever as thrilling, nerve-racking, exciting, or scary as your very first time”.
Moda Operandi is calling us all to join in the conversation, asking everyone to share their own fashion first by posting an image or video on Instagram with the hashtag #ModaFirst.
All next week we will be revealing a different Fashion Firsts each day.
modaoperandi.com
Tags: André Leon Talley, Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, Diane von Furstenberg, Moda Operandi, Naomi Campbell, Zac Posen
27.02.2015 | Fashion | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Design duo Marques’Almedia’s catwalk presentations are always a highlight on our London Fashion Week schedule, and this season was no different. Twin photographer Sophia Aerts captured the show and all its glorious details.
marquesalmeida.com
Tags: AW15, LFW, Marques Almeida, Sophia Aerts
27.02.2015 | Fashion | BY: Mariella Agapiou
Our London Fashion Week series continues with Thomas Tait. As the first LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize winner, there was much speculation as to what he would create for AW15. Sophia Aerts went backstage to find out.
thomastait.com
Tags: AW15, LFW, Sophia Aerts, Thomas Tait
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