LVMH PRIZE - YOUNG FASHION DESIGNER 2015 / THE 26 SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED

February 21, 2015, 3:30 am

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Discover the 26 shortlisted designers for the LVMH Prize - Young Fashion Designer 2015. Here the nominees: Agi & Sam, Andrea Jiapei Li, Anton Belinskiy, Arthur Arbesser, Astrid Andersen, Baja East, Coperni, Craig Green, Devon Halfnight Leflufy, Faustine Steinmetz, Huishan Zhang, Jacquemus, Jourden, Koche, Marques'Almeida, Nabil Nayal, Nasir Mazhar, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, Orley, Ryan Lo, Ryan Roche, , Sankuanz, Vetements, Xiao LiXimonLee. The finalists will be chosen next month during Paris fashion week, and the winner will be announced in June.

 

Launched in November 2013, the LVMH Prize was created to reveal and support young fashion designers. Each year, the LVMH Prize recognizes a young designer and three graduates from fashion schools.

 

"It is the responsibility of the LVMH Group, as the leader of our industry, to identify and support young designers, and I am delighted that we can do so once again with so many talented candidates." Delphine Arnault + www.lvmhprize.com

check infos about the last edition 2014 here

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HOUSE IN THE DESERT OF SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA / BY WENDELL BURNETTE ARCHITECTS

February 21, 2015, 3:36 am

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House in the desert of Scottsdale/Arizona by wendell burnette architects.

 

"Mass, Hollowed Mass, Faceted Mass, Fissured Mass, Mass that cracks open and hinges apart informed how we proceeded to give this home its defining qualities from the courtyard plan, to the split-massing, all the way down to the fittings and fixtures that one touches with the hand or eye. For instance, the millwork is volumetric, only revealing contents within when a contoured bronze void is touched with the fingertips, allowing the mass to be gently cracked open. Long fissures in the mill-finish steel plate ceiling reveal light while maintaining the quality of nothingness at night. Mass and the improbability of delicacy discovered within it is what give the Sonoran Desert its remarkable presence. As our clients and their guests move from the mass of this landform into our engawa, we hope they will always rediscover with a hint of surprise the preciousness of things. "

 

+ wendellburnettearchitects.com

VIDEO / CHVRCHES COVER JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE's "CRY ME A RIVER"

February 23, 2015, 6:57 am

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Chvrches cover Justin Timberlake's famous track "Cry Me A River" ( out in 2002 ) in the Live Lounge for Fearne Cotton and BBC Radio 1. Here below the video. Chvrches latest album "the bones of what you believe" out in september 2014, still available. + www.chvrch.es

 

"We've been busy in the studio in recent weeks working on our second album. The new songs are coming along very nicely and we can't wait to share them with you... " chvrches

 

BLEU TOUCAN - 'IMAGINE' EP IS OUT TODAY / VIA CONTINENTAL RECORDS

February 23, 2015, 8:52 am

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"Jerry Bouthier’s Continental records kicks off 2015 with the tentalizing double-A side single ‘Imagine/Easy To Find’ from duo Bleu Toucan, the latest gem to break out of the French electronic scene. Leo and Manu are Bleu Toucan. Leo lives in Pau in the south of France, Manu’s based in Paris, they are both in their mid twenties. It’s not even a year they’ve started to work together, yet the songs keep coming: breezy post-cards blessed by delicious melodies gathered from teenage diaries and worn out vinyls, Bleu Toucan’s songs are as personal as they are ambitious, light but never shallow, different yet familiar, and so addictive. This is how pop music should sound in 2015: sexy and daring but never over-confident, sensitive and still funky, melodic without sounding fake. Feels like a big, genuine breath of fresh romantic air… then again what else to expect from talented French boys?" + via the official page here.

Bleu Toucan, "Imagine" EP / tracklist:
01. Imagine (3’45)
02. Imagine (Reflex Remix) (4’27)
03. Easy To Find (3’39)
04. Easy To Find (Club Mix) (5’35)

More beautiful tracks here.

DAMIR DOMA STORE IN PARIS / BY RODNEY EGGLESTON_MARCH STUDIO

February 23, 2015, 9:51 am

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The fashion designer Damir Doma commissioned Rodney Eggleston ( March Studio - Melbourne ) to design the first store in Paris. A strong aesthetic with a mixture of raw and refined materials for a new space, a step, making the evolution of the brand into a new luxury sphere with this new concept store. Black, white and earth tones with mirrors, and some unfinished surfaces decorates the parisian boutique of 200m2 in a discrete courtyard in the heart of the prestigious Parisian shopping district at 54 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Damir Doma was working with the idea of “layers of materiality” at the time, that's the reason why this idea became the start point for the store concept. Rawness and purity , using marble in its natural slab form, multi-layered, simple and extremely textured, we like. “We went to a marble yard on the outskirts of Paris together, and that visit really started to inform the staircase, just seeing all that marble stacked on top of each other, one slab after the other, rough cuts and raw,” says Eggleston, the architect.

With special and unique mirrors they solve the issue of the ceiling’s low height, with some brass accents and raw steel. The treated / aged mirrors were all handcrafted by Outlines, a Custom Mirror Finish company based in South Melbourne founded in 2003 by Helen Macfarlane. They are specialise in producing hand-made ‘antiqued’ and ‘contemporary’ mirrored glass finishes for walls, splashbacks & ceiling canopies through to framed external mirrors, cupboard fronts etc.

 

www.marchstudio.com.au
www.damirdoma.com

STUART WEITZMAN SS15 CAMPAIGN WITH GISELE BUNDCHEN

February 23, 2015, 10:15 am

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Stuart Weitzman - spring summer 2015 ad Campaignstarring Gisele Bundchen photographed by Mario Testino. Fashion editor - stylist, Sarajane Hoare, hair styling by Christiaan & makeup by Lucia Pica.  + www.stuartweitzman.com

OSCARS 2015 RED CARPET / BEST DRESSED WOMENS

February 23, 2015, 4:07 pm

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For the Oscars 2015, the 87th annual academy awards red carpet, here our selection of elegant and best dressed womens. In order of appearance. Margot Robbie in Saint Laurent, Sienna Miller in Oscar de la Renta, Meryl Streep in Lanvin, Gwyneth Paltrow in Ralph & Russo, Emma Stone in Elie Saab Haute Couture, Cate Blanchett in Maison Margiela, Marion Cotillard in Dior Haute Couture, Jennifer Lopez in Elie Saab Haute Couture, Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent and Dorith Mous in Dennis Diem.  More about the Oscars ceremony, the winners & red carpet + oscar.go.com

 

VILLA ALEM IN ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL BY VALERIO OLGIATI

February 24, 2015, 3:02 am

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The Villa Além is located in the Alentejo, south of Portugal, in a rural landscape covered with beautiful old cork oaks. A sober and minimal villa, all in concrete designed by Valerio Olgiati with a central and gardened patio. The surrounding walls are created to provide the necessary shades in this aride zone of Portugal.

+ olgiati.net

 

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MUSIC / THIEF - " CRAZY " VIA VITALIC NOISE

February 24, 2015, 3:00 am

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Now Thief has returned with a new single "Crazy" boasting shimmering synths, smooth pop vocals and a hook that stays with you for days. Expect big things from Thief in 2015! Thief is the electronic pop brainchild of PJ Wolf, who traded in his guitars for synthesizers, crafting a fresh minimalist sound that would embrace the aesthetic of contemporaries such as Metronomy, Miike Snow, Frank Ocean and N.E.R.D. Thief has garnered significant support for his debut single ‘Broken Boy’ and ‘Closer’ EP from key blog tastemakers such as Neon Gold, Pigeons & Planes and Indieshuffle, achieving multiple TOP 5 Hype Machine charts. He has received solid radio play on Radio 1 and XFM in the UK alongside KEXP & KCRW in the US and triple j in Australia. + via the official page of Thief here.

 

Thief's released tracks on our blog, listen below :

- Broken boy + broken boy (césare remix) here

- Closer

- Closer EP

" DIOR AND I " / A MOVIE BY FREDERIC TCHENG

February 25, 2015, 3:42 am

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"Dior and I brings the viewer inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons’ first haute couture collection as its new artistic director, a true labor of love created by a dedicated group of collaborators. Melding the everyday, pressure- filled components of fashion with mysterious echoes from the iconic brand’s past, the film is also a colorful homage to the seamstresses who serve Simons’ vision."  Dior and I, a movie directed by Frédéric Tcheng, out in cinemas Friday 27 March.  #DiorandI

www.Dior.com

www.DiorAndIMovie.com

MIES VAN DER ROHE AWARD 2015 / THE 5 FINALISTS ARE

February 25, 2015, 6:13 am

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Antinori Winery by Archea Associati

Philarmonic Hall Szczecin by Barozzi Veiga

 

The 5 Finalists selected for the 2015 European Prize for Contemporary Architecture- Mies van der Rohe Award 2015 are:

 

- Danish Maritime Museum by BIG ( Bjarke Ingels Group), project located in Helsingør, Denmark. (project description here)

- Antinori Winery by Archea Associati, project located in Firenze, Italy. (project description here)

- Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, London School of Economics by O’Donnell + Tuomey architects, project located in London, United Kingdom. (project description here)

- Ravensburg Art Museum by Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei, project located in Ravensburg, Germany. (project description here)

- Philarmonic Hall Szczecin by Barozzi / Veiga arquitects, project located in Szczecin,

Poland. ( project description here )

 

The Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in international architecture, will be presented on May 8, 2015. The exhibition with the 40 shortlisted and 420 nominees can be visited at the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB) until March 19. Find also all the projects here. Save the date on May 7 and 8 for the finalists’ lectures, the exhibition opening and the ceremony celebration and the Winner.

 

Antoni Vives, President of the Fundació Mies van der Rohe and Deputy Mayor of Barcelona said "This edition of the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe, confirms the high quality of European architecture, its creative and innovative potential and its ability to adapt to social, political and economic changes. Barcelona is committed to a sustainable urban development and as a promoter and organizer of the Prize together with the European Commission it supports the values of contemporary architecture and those professionals who are committed to building our cities."

Ravensburg Art Museum by Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei

Danish Maritime Museum by BIG

Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, London School of Economics by O’Donnell + Tuomey architects,

LOUIS VUITTON - THE TRIBAL MASK CHAIN WALLET

February 26, 2015, 12:27 am

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Our choice for this fashion week season, the Louis Vuitton Tribal Mask Chain Wallet. The collection is inspired  on the personal collection of Gaston-Louis Vuitton african masks. These new models of small leather goods with fresh and vibrant colors, revisit this source of inspiration that is the african art.  See all the collection here. 

 

+ www.louisvuitton.com

 

© LouisVuitton

LONDON FASHION WEEK / MARQUES'ALMEIDA - FALL WINTER 2015/16

February 26, 2015, 1:01 am

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Marques'Almeida fall winter 2015-16 collection presented at London fashion week. They work denim with transparencies, asymmetrical shapes worked in a minimal and sober line and keeping it "casual". They use fabrics in their natural state, reworking the denim with a sens of rebellion and a certain modernity. The portuguese duo, Marta Marques & Paulo Almeida started their own label in 2011. They started showing their collection at Lisboa fashion week then in London. They won last year the British fashion award 2014 as "emerging womenswear designer", and are nominated for LVMH prize 2015 as "young fashion designer".   + www.marquesalmeida.com

marques'almeida - part of the 26 shortlisted designers for LVMH prize 2015

LONDON FASHION WEEK - CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS, GRADUATE SHOW FALL 2015/16

February 26, 2015, 1:09 am

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Charles Jeffrey collection

Beth Postle collection

Erik Litzén collection

James Theseus Buck collection

Matty Bovan collection

Maximilian Riedlberger collection

Paul Thomson collection

Yushan Li collection

London fashion week, fall winter 2015/16 with the graduate show of MA Central Saint Martins students on february 20, 2015. Here our selection of best catwalk looks. The MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins is the only course that shows on the official schedule of London Fashion Week each February.

 

+ www.arts.ac.uk/csm

www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

 

TR/ST NEW TRACK "SLUG"

February 24, 2015, 3:01 am

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TR/ST (aka Robert Alfons), unveiled this days a brand new single titled "Slug", after the brilliant Joyland LP the last year. The track is written and produced by Robert Alfons. Mixed by Damian Taylor at Golden Ratio studio. Mastered by Emily Lazar at The Lodge, assisted by Chris Allgood. + via the official page of the artist here.

 

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HE IS BACK !!! UNAI - "HUMAN EMPIRE" (NEW ALBUM) OUT ON APRIL 13, AFTER 9 YEARS.

February 26, 2015, 3:59 pm

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" It’s gone a long time since we last heard from Unai. During the first few years of the 2000’s the solo project from Swedish artist and producer Erik Möller gained a worldwide following for his unique form of emotional techno. His first two albums ended up on end-of-the-year-lists worldwide. He was nominated for a Swedish grammy award and praised by everyone from the New York Times and indie kids to the most fundamental of minimal techno dj’s. And then: silence. For nine years, apart a few collaborations like for Kris Menace’s MTV presented “Features” Album and some rare remixes (listen here). His latest album ”A love moderne” (2006) earned a lot of love from both critics and audiences. New York Times said: “An early contender for electronic-music album of the year” and The Wire called it “A strong affecting listen”.

You hear hints of dark techno basements and echoes of dub in the sparse and muffled soundscapes of “Human empire”, but it’s at the same time a step far beyond the dancefloor. On “Human Empire” his love for melancholic songwriting, cold synth, bass music and modern r’n’b has taken the front seat. With pulsing slo-mo house rhythms, rusty synth arpeggios, growling hoover basslines, silky Rhodes-chords and his unmistakable voice, Unai explores the passing of time, heartbreak, boredom, lost friendships, childhood, nocturnal escapism and of course – love. Often all at once, within one song.
For the first time ever, Unai wasn’t alone during the recordings. Artists and musicians such as Tomas Bodén from experimental pop band Differnet (on modular electronics), Lisa and Kristofer Ulfves of ambient duo Lisa & Kroffe (flute & clarinet) and guitarist Erik Asplund all put their vital parts into the album. Lyrics on some of the songs are translated poems by Erik’s late father.

All of these different parts make ”Human empire” the most personal , and at the same time the most universal, of Unai’s albums - putting the heartbreak back into house." Here below to listen the single 'Stealing Time' + via the official page of the artist here.

 

"TO INVERT" THE CONVENTIONAL / ALEXANDRA MOURA - SPRING 2015

February 27, 2015, 2:27 am

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Alexandra Moura - spring 2015 / "To Invert" collection

She, Alexandra Moura, breaks the codes, leads a true reflection on fashion design, and the idea of what is a concept. She is one of the leading figures of the portuguese fashion week and without doubt one of the bests in portuguese fashion industry with an unconventional work that looks to the future. Alexandra imposes a style, a way of thinking fashion and materialize it through deep reflections on the construction or deconstruction process, the materials used ( Cotton, neoprene, linen, silk, denim, fleece and microfibre, ...), the shape & silhouette, the origin of uses and customs. Playing with the concept of contrast and opposites, craftworks and technologies, past and future, she leads us on a common reflexion, what is also the rule of a visionary fashion. We love her work and  follow her for several years now. We love, we share ! you can also watch the runway show video for spring 2015 collection here, she presented during the last ModaLisboa_Lisboa fashion week "legacy" edition. Take a look also on fall winter 2014/15 collection here or fall winter 2013/14 collection here.

 

www.alexandramoura.com

alexandramourabrand.tumblr.com

 

 

 

Photography: Mos Visuals / Model: Kah Ramos / Hair stylist: Cristina Peixoto / Make-up artist: Antónia Rosa

 

Alexandra Moura ss15, makeup by Antónia Rosa, photo Joao Bacelar

SKRILLEX & DIPLO - " TO Ü " FEAT ALUNAGEORGE / FROM JACK Ü ALBUM

February 27, 2015, 7:49 am

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It's good, it's heavy, we love this new jack U release : Diplo & Skrillex -" to U " featuring AlunaGeorge. Enjoy this amazing track from the collaborative Jack U album ! You can listen below the 10 tracks of the album "U . Of course we love, we share. Take also a look at our tracks selection posted on the blog here. Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more very soon. + via the official page of jack u here.

 

B.BALENCIAGA - THE EAU DE PARFUM / CAMPAIGN STARRING ANNA EWERS

February 27, 2015, 4:21 am

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Balenciaga new fragrance signed by perfumer of IFF, Domitille Michalon Bertier. B. BALENCIAGA was created carefully with reference to “every element required in the process of evaluation of what had been done and what had never been done before,” says Alexander Wang, creative director of the brand Balenciaga, that with new fragrance wants to make a new breakthrough of the house and to transfer the DNA of the brand with the composition, design of the bottle and style.

The composition of the fragrance B. Balenciaga was announced as green and tart, very strong, with subnotes of subtle woodsy shades. The top notes are composed of lily of the valley, violet leaves and green accords of edamame peas. The heart incorporates orris and cedar, while the base incorporates ambrette seed and cashmere wood.

The flacon is very elegant and artistic. The glass of the bottle is inspired by the marble floor of Balenciaga’s salon located at 10 Avenue George V in Paris, while the stopper was created to suggest the modern style that Balenciaga has cherished in fashion creations and in making accessories. Photos of the advertising campaign were taken by Steven Klein, and face of the campaign is Anna Ewers. More about Balenciaga, fashionweek looks, ad campaign, here.

 

www.Balenciaga.com

EXHIBITION IN LONDON / "SAVAGE BEAUTY" : ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AT V&A MUSEUM IN LONDON / 14 MARCH - 19 JULY 2015

February 28, 2015, 5:42 am

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Savage Beauty - Alexander McQueen 

14 March – 19 July 2015 at Victoria & Albert Museum in London. 

"Celebrating the extraordinary creative talent of one of the most innovative designers of recent times, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty will be the first and largest retrospective of McQueen's work to be presented in Europe. The V&A is delighted to announce that it will present Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty in London in spring 2015. The first and largest retrospective of the late designer’s work to be presented in Europe, the exhibition will showcase McQueen’s visionary body of work. Spanning his 1992 MA graduate collection to his unfinished A/W 2010 collection, McQueen’s designs will be presented with the dramatic staging and sense of spectacle synonymous with his runway shows.

The original version of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York in 2011 (video here below) was organised by the Costume Institute and became one of the Museum's top 10 most visited exhibitions."  

© Victoria and Albert Museum

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