British designer Phoebe Philo has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for her services to fashion. She is one of just three people to be honoured on the annual register. She is joined by make-up artist Pat McGrath and Central Saint Martins tutor and textile designer Natalie Gibson, both of whom recieve an MBE.
Phoebe Philo Leads Fashion’s New Year Honours
Sneakers from MyTheresa.com
We’ve chosen the top 5 sneakers from MyTheresa.com, from the best-selling Marant’s to the Balenciaga marble effect high tops and classic Nike runners.
Sometimes all you need is flats. www.mytheresa.com
Sneakers on picture above; Saint Laurent wolly suede high top.
Adidas by O.C. pro model bball leather high top sneakers with print
Isabel Marant blossom calf hair and suede wedge sneakers
Givenchy leather high tops
Balenciaga leather and suede high tops in marble black, white and grey
Nike roshe run sneakers
Tods x Central Saint Martins
Created in January 2012 with Jefferson Hack, the No_Code collection aims to combine the brand’s technical expertise with Hack’s creativity. Each student offered their own interpretation of Tod’s No_Code in the form of videos, illustrations or photographs, which were then judged by a board of the university’s professors.
The six finalists work can be seen here: www.todsnocode.com and a video diary can be seen here: www.youtube.com/todsnocode
Text by Beccy Hill
BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Shortlist 2014
The British Fashion Council has announced the shortlist for their 2014 Designer Fashion Fund. This year’s nominated designers are Emilia Wickstead, House of Holland, Mary Katrantzou, Osman, Peter Pilotto and Zoe Jordan.“I am very pleased with the names on this year’s shortlist,” Alexandra Shulman, Editor of British Vogue and Chair of the Fund Committee, said about the shortlist. “They are a group of considerable talent, demonstrating the wealth of ideas and creativity to be found in the fashion industry in the UK.”
The winning designer will recieve a bespoke, high level of mentoring support over a twelve month period, as well as a £200,000 grant to provide necessary infrastructure to take them to the next stage in their business. The program itself is in its fifth year, with previous winners such as Erdem, Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders and Nicholas Kirkwood. The 2014 winner will be announced on the 28th January.
www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk
Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Mary Katrantzou SS14
Twin Picks: Ripped Denim
The denim maybe faded and distressed, but the trend itself isn’t going anywhere. Look no further than the streets of London to see that this trend has cemented itself and we are seeing new styles popping up in many SS14 collections. It may not be the most practical way to wear your jeans during the winter months but in case your feeling brave, Twin has picked four styles to keep you going until spring.
Frame Denim Le Color Rip in Noir, £217 now £151, matchesfashion.com & Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jeans in Borough Destroy, £245, donnaida.com
Rag & Bone Boyfriend Jeans in Moss, £140.11, shopbop.com & Splinter Ripped Jeans By The Ragged Priest, £60, topshop.com
Versace Pre-Fall 2014
We are excited to publish the Versace Pre-Fall ’14 collection.
This season Donatella Versace showed a strong, tailored and feminine silhouette. But still in line with the house’s signature themes: leather, studs and unashamed sex appeal.
The colour pink is seen throughout the collection, mixed with tough biker jackets with diamond studs, draped minidresses in silk jersey, masculine tweeds in oversize proportions and glamorous minks.
BEYONCÉ – new album
The fifth solo studio album from Beyoncé is now available worldwide, exclusively on the iTunes Store. The self-titled set is the artist’s first visual album.
BEYONCÉ is infused with 14 new songs and 17 visually stunning, provocative videos shot around the world from Houston to New York City to Paris, and Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, all before the album’s release.
“I see music,” says Beyoncé about her decision to create a visual album. “It’s more than just what I hear. When I’m connected to something, I immediately see a visual or a series of images that are tied to a feeling or an emotion, a memory from my childhood, thoughts about life, my dreams or my fantasies. And they’re all connected to the music.”
Delfina Delettrez ss14
Delfina Delettrez SS14 collection, “Never Too Light”, is based on the idea of: timelessness, gravity, rarity and vanity.
This collection is particularly fine, using diamonds, amethyst, quartz and pearl.
Delfina is apart of the Fendi clan, she designed the jewellery for Fendi which was on the SS14 catwalk.
KENZO x TOILETPAPER magazine
Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, creative directors of KENZO recently announced another partnership with TOILETPAPER Magazine for the KENZO Spring-Summer 2014 campaigns for men, women accessories and kids.
Much in the vein of the KENZO Autumn-Winter 2013 campaign, the collaboration leans playfully towards the surreal and paints another picture of the KENZO universe.
Inspired by the primary KENZO Spring Summer themes for men and women, we are plunged into a fantasy world of giant fish, waves and mesmerising marine elements. Expressing KENZO’s love for art and culture, travel and the colourful, model and actress Devon Aoki features alongside Paul Bosche in the series of thought provoking images.
Draw In Light x Celestine Eleven
Draw in Light, the British brand known for using free-hand silk screen printing to create beautiful motifs placed on minimal, elegant shapes and luxury silks and jerseys has turned its attention to homeware. To celebrate the launch of their first home collection, the design duo Polly Wilkinson and Harriet Barford have collaborated with the East London boutique Celestine Eleven. The luxury retail space created an exclusive line of homeware accessories that bear the signature Draw in Light prints. “The clothing is designed to be lived in and change with wear and the wearer,” said Polly and Harriet. “Draw In Light Home felt like a natural progression for the print, the beauty of homeware is it can be enjoyed everyday – not just once or twice a month like clothing.”
The collection itself was styled and shot by the Draw In Light duo themselves in the English countryside. It plays with a palette of blue washes, cream and mixes the signature silks with wool and soft draping jersey. To get your hands on pieces from this elegant collection visit the Draw In Light Home Christmas Pop-up Shop at Celestine Eleven, open from December 5th-14th.
Diesel x Playboy
Last week you’d have been hard pushed to miss the countless shared photos of Kate Moss’ 60th Anniversary Playboy cover. So perhaps it’s understandable that this Playboy announcement has gone slightly under the radar.
Creative director of Diesel Nicola Formichetti has teamed up with the notorious gentleman’s publication to produce a 2014 calendar. Featuring his protege, stripper-slash-rapper-slash- activist Brooke Candy (who Twin featured in Issue VII, shown below) and shot by Terry Richardson, it seems Formichetti is keen to work his magic on the Diesel brand.
See the full calendar here www.nicolaformichetti.com/diesel
Text by Beccy Hill
Meadham Kirchhoff at the V&A
Meadham Kirchhoff presented a retrospective catwalk last week in London with the V&A’s Fashion in Motion initiative. The four catwalk shows featured highlights of the brand’s womenswear collections to date.
Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff said; ‘We were very pleased to be involved with the V&A’s Fashion in Motion series. When approaching every collection or garment we secretly hope to make something worthy of being seen in a museum, so for us it is an honour to present a show comprised of hand-picked pieces from our favourite collections.’
Twin Picks: The Polo Neck
Although the polo neck can be a handy go-to sweater during the cold winter months, this autumn/winter season it’s having a rebirth of sorts. From its beatnikpast, to its chic present the polo neck has found glory again after many years of being left on the un-cool shelf. Keep it minimal or go bold, Twin picks four styles for every occasion.
Cashair Rib Roll Neck Sweater, £255.00, joseph-fashion.com & Missoni Woven Knitted Roll Neck, £800, brownsfashion.com
Blake LDN Redfern Medium Sweater in Cobalt Blue, £292, blake-ldn.com & Cooperative Rib Roll Neck, £20, urbanoutfitters.co.uk
LARSSON & JENNINGS: THE CHAINMETAL SERIES
Simplicity defined, the Chain Metal series from British/Swedish contemporary watch label Larsson & Jennings features a super-light stainless steel strap with clasp fastening. The newly launched series is available in three colour ways: black, gold and silver, coming urban style with a polished edge.
Linda Farrow Advent Calendar
Linda Farrow launch their annual interactive digital advent calendar. Running from the 1st-10th December, each day participants will be in for a chance to win signature Linda Farrow frames, as well as 10-year anniversary Cire Trvdon for Linda Farrow candles, Falke for Linda Farrow stockings and up to 50% discounts.
Take part exclusively on www.lindafarrow.com.
SCARVES FROM CHARLOTTE BEECHAM
British based designer, Charlotte Beecham is the designer behind the coveted accessories label Charlotte Simone. Inspired by Paris, where she studied Parisien women, Beecham’s aim was to reinvent the everyday scarf and make it luxe.
Her signature piece has become the fur hoods, available in black, burgundy, grey and army green. Beecham has also collaborated with stylist Kyle De’volle for AW13 to produce super cute stripe popsicle fur scarves that make bold beautiful statements.
SIGNET RINGs
Whether you rummage through your granny’s jewellery box for a vintage number, or if you are just after a new one we’ve chosen our favourite statement signet rings that you can buy now. NB they make perfect to customised gifts for Christmas too.
Above lana oval signet rings from Sarah Chloe www.sarahchloe.com
Smith/Grey Gold Vermeil Signet Ring www.smithgrey.co.uk
SHO 5 Blessings Signet Ring www.shojewellery.com
Sophie Breitmeyer Spring Signet Ring www.sophiebreitmeyer.com
Alexander McQueen And Damien Hirst collaboration
As Alexander McQueen’s infamous scarf celebrates it’s 10th birthday, the fashion house is teaming up with iconic British artist Damien Hirst (also known for his collaboration with The Row and Prada) for an exclusive collaboration.
The collection offers 30 unique designs available in chiffon, pongé, twill and cashmere.
The skull scarf instantly become a signature accessory of the McQueen house, showing for the first time in his Spring Summer 2003 collection.
The partnership seamlessly plays on the shared aesthetic vision of Hirst and McQueen, in which an interest in symmetrical design is combined with strong references to the natural world. Each artwork is adapted from Hirst’s Entomology series; butterflies, bugs, spiders and other insects have been worked into each scarf design to form kaleidoscopic geometric shapes, laid out to create the signature McQueen skull motif. Each scarf is a limited edition print, with Damien Hirst and Alexander McQueen collaboration logo and hand stitched edges.
The collection is exclusively available from Alexander McQueen boutiques and online at alexandermcqueen.com.
Paul Smith book signing
Earlier this month Twin wrote about Paul Smith’s exhibition Hello my Name is Paul Smith, at the Design Museum. From last week the exhibition, which takes visitors on a journey through Paul Smith’s world, is now open for the public.
And to celebrate this the fashion designer will be signing copies of his new book ‘Hello My Name is Paul Smith’ on Friday 22 November between 12.30pm – 1.30pm in the Design Museum Shop.
The book ‘Hello, My Name is Paul Smith’ is published by Rizzoli priced £40, and is available from the Design Museum Shop.
The exhibition is open until March 9 2014 and offers an insight into Paul Smith’s creative influences and fashion designs over the last 40 years.
Read more about the exhibition and find out about the museums late night openings here designmuseum.org
Twin Picks: Winter Coats
Your leather biker jacket just isn’t cutting it anymore and last year’s coat is too boring/worn out to contemplate, well it’s officially time to invest. The cold weather has come around fast making today as good a time as any. There are so many styles to choose from when it comes to winter warmers, that the process can become a little overbearing. Twin makes it easy for you with the top four trends in coats this season.
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