The collection includes 20 ready to wear items, 7 shoes styles, 9 bags styles and 8 jewellery pieces. Accessories, following an unusual creative path, are not perceived as a mere complement, but rather as central elements of utmost importance, around which the whole womenswear project rotates: the origami concept blooms in the bags collection and develops through the shoes collection, and includes also the jewellery collection.
Photographer.ru Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of black-and-white photographs by Rena Effendi "Pipe Dreams". The exhibition is organized with the support of the Buta Arts Centre – a recent laureate of the British Council’s prestigious award for “International Young Performing Arts Entrepreneur”.
Ruut Peters has been connected as professor at two of the most prestigious universities in Europe, the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and Konstfack University of Arts and Crafts in Stockholm. Through Opere Summer School he follows up his teaching with a private programme intended for students or graduates of art academies and artists/designers who seek to deepen their work.
This fascinating survey brings to light the significance of Penn's visual language and provides a rare opportunity to explore his innovative use of composition, light and printing techniques.
Where: London
When: 18 February to 6 June 2010
More information: http://www.npg.org.uk
Bailey has made his own selection of images "My selection for the exhibition is based on 60s icons - - you know, all the usual suspects. 'Pure Sixties. Pure Bailey. At Bonhams' is an exciting new direction for Bailey "Bonhams has a wonderfully rich & eclectic mix of sales.
Pollit shows his influence in his work from the music of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, experimental bands including The Liars, and fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester.
“Atopia” is not one of the recent projects to be based on the social phenomenon, nor is it one of the increasing number of projects to denounce issues such as urban speculation or gentrification in cities. It focuses instead on a more universal and also more palpable agony: that of the individual who survives and what might be termed his existential resistance to the urban apotheosis.
Where: Barcelona
When: Until 24 May 2010
More information: http://www.cccb.org
She regards her pieces as links between their wearer and the environment, as catalysts and amulets that accelerate the exchange between the inner and the outer worlds so as to support people in their desire to establish relations.
HENK was inspired by the desire to succeed where others had compromised. Dissatisfied by the suitcases he used during his frequent trips around the world, a Dutch businessman called Henk decided to create something better. Much better.
Where: Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands
When: 2010
More information: http://www.henk.com
All U.S. and international freelance, amateur and professional photographers and students, 18 to 35 years of age. Applicants may apply as individuals, or as collaborators.
Albert Watson is an artist who greatly enriches our perception with his unique photographic view. Though the wide variety of his images reflects an effortless versatility, they are nevertheless identifiable as Albert Watson photographs.
Specialised in Knitted Textiles, Alice is concentrated on developing unconventional ways of constructing knit for fashion. The outcome is a strong, unique aesthetic, coupled with production methods that are friendly to the environment, requiring no fabric waste.
JFW Organization brings together manufacturers in the textile and fashion industries, fashion designers and distributors that share the same passion to collaborate and conduct the following businesses with "creativity", "craftsmanship", and "trading" at its foundation.
TANNER GOODS is the brainchild of Mark and Sam. Industrial designers by trade, these two met a few years ago while toiling away at the same design consultancy. Both shared a love for utilitarian form, attention to detail, quality materials, and all things army surplus. Each product is made to order in their leather studio, and produced on an individual basis.
We still have time to see this incredible exhibition from Daido Moriyama. Moriyama takes pictures with a small hand-held camera that enables him to shoot freely while walking or
running or through the windows of moving cars.
Carol Christian Poell was founded in 1996. He currently produces only a single collection each year: a symbolic rejection of the greater fashion industry’s commercial dependence on seasonal fads and trends.
Highly structured and patterned forms that may seem to be representations of more advanced beings — not of this earth, armoured — whose tough protective shell conceals and denies any hint of human weakness. Female figures that represent not what we are but what we would like to be.
Where: Arts Santa Mònica, Barcelona
When: March 12,13 and 14, 2010
More information: http://www.zazobrull.com/
Galerie Ra represents over forty Dutch and international artists and designers. A selection of their work is on permanent display in the mezzanine showcases.
Since their inception, the New York Photo Awards have consistently surpassed all expectations in terms of the quality, reach, and number of submissions received (over 3,000 submissions and 15,000 images were received last year, from more than 90 countries worldwide).
The brand name 'CA4LA' (pronounced as Ka-shi-la in Japanese) means the head and also the top. In addition to their own designs, we also carry imported items and items that we have collaborated on with international artists, designers and musicians. You can find these hats in Japan, in London and in their online shop.
Omelle shoes developed from a collaboration between Cherise Angelle, a former luxury product placement specialist, and Nicole LaFave a graphic designer (also a finalist at the BATA-sponsored 2007 International Shoe Design Competition). They met as students at the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design.
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: 2009/10
More information: http://omelle.com
Since their cooperation with Raf Simons several other Belgian designers have been doing business with them, among them : Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Veronique Branquinho or Martin Margiela.
The Lucie Foundation will present the 2nd annual Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA) with an opening reception Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 7pm-10pm. Last year’s well attended and highly acclaimed inaugural showcase was an immediate success, creating a following for the entire month. MOPLA promises to deliver the most comprehensive celebration of the Los Angeles Photography Community.
There was never any formal training, the lack of which only helped Saviojon break the rules of fashion more easily with a technique he mastered. He currently retails at Bombay Electric, Ensemble, Muse, and Zoya in Bombay; Grasshopper and Cinnamon in Bangalore; and Evoluzione in Chennai, to name a few.
‘Schmuck-Denken’ is an attempt to reflect on what jewellery is. It concerns an interdisciplinary approach which extends beyond the respective categories of art or craft, applied or free: the exploration of what jewellery means – not what it looks like.
Where: Idar-Oberstein, Germany
When: 18th and 19th of May 2010
More information: http://www.fh-trier.de
With Moda Check Point, the center of Lisbon is again high. With the suggestion, intuition, and provocation of its top designers. Portuguese Inspirations and shades for Winter 2011.
The curvature of a rim, the sheen of acetate, the cut of a metal strip, the smooth working of a hinge. Enthusiasm for the tiny detail that can spark off a major project. VANNI collections look beneath mere appearances to the deeper substance of materials, harmony among shapes, the power of colour. Contemporary design in evolution.
Curated by Suzanne Ramljak, editor of Metalsmith magazine, the exhibition showcases the work of fourteen prominent and emerging artists. In addition to representing their respective fields, these jewelers and blacksmiths also engage in critical dialogue with their own traditions and materials.
Located at 76 Greene Street, on the second floor of an old Soho building, in the very heart of downtown Manhattan, the show-room develops on a surface of about 100 square meters, where the lights flow in from a series of wide windows; the project – curated by an in house team – focuses on the original structures of the space.
We were able to enjoy Denis´s work a few days ago when our newsletter went out with him on it. Incredible work! Noovo has a real pleasure to have Denis in its files.
Claudia Rogge turns our gaze back to the aesthetic glossy print with its mass of people returning to us the individual within us. So, everything in order – and in best order.
The revolutionary design of the SENZ umbrella won a lot of prestigious awards (winner of the German Design award 2010, Red dot design award 2007, Dutch design award 2006). This year Senz was the winner of the iF Gold award, also known as the Oscar of the design world. By winning this award, SENZ finds herself in company of the most succesful design brands of the world.
The archival collection held by the Costume Museum of Canada provides researchers with primary source documents into clothing references and photographs. There is also a non-lending library on site with periodicals and books from 1900 onward and clothing patterns.
She began her studies in Jewellery with Ramón Puig Cuyàs at the Escola Massana (Barcelona) after her graduation in Fashion Design at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. She created Metalistería (gallery of Contemporary Jewellery) with Marina Molinelli Wells, where she is working since 2004.
The most common definition of dandyism only makes reference to good taste, to which was perhaps added a certain eccentricity, precursor of new styles. But the dandies of the 19th century were much more and have survived to our days through the myth, becoming characters in novels and subjects of treatises and essays.
Where: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
When: Until 21 March 2010
More information: http://www.cgac.org
Styles include laptop skins, rucksacks, totes, weekend bags and the 'H jacket'. The colour palatte is olive, navy, pillar box red, grey and black. All of the bags are incredibly tactile, the designs are modern, stylish and practical. The smaller bags in the range incorporate padded internal pockets for laptops. Understated luxury - made in England.
The link between the theme ‘True Colours’ and contemporary jewellery design is obvious. From time immemorial the significance and appreciation of jewellery have been determined by colour, among other things. From the use of gold or silver to enamels and mineralogical and biological stones: colour is a language.
As one of the first generation of artists in China to make a name for himself with his photographs, Han Lei has been at the forefront of art photography in China for nearly 20 years, producing works in a variety of genres and artistic mediums and consistently exploring and experimenting with both the ordinary and the absurd.
Founded in 2007, The label VOLUTIO stands for a man of modern thought and emancipation dressed in eloquent yet uncoerced suits that evolve from the established formal attire. VOLUTIO continues the search for an advanced form to suit today’s chevalier.
The designs are innovative, the tailoring and details surprising, and the quality is excellent, like the accessories. The intention is to sell to the woman who knows every piece in her wardrobe, that understands fashion and is looking for something that will adapt itself to her own individual style.
FRED London is delighted to announce the launch of a new direction with the first in a series of solo exhibitions by artists of and from the African Diaspora.
Cytter used both professional and untrained actors and shot the action at the Hebbel am Ufer theater in Berlin in front of a live audience. Taking as its inspiration John Cassavetes’s movie Opening Night (1977), the film centers on a woman preparing to go on stage as she confronts her own life, highlighting the role-playing that accompanies the construction of identity, whether actual or fictional.
Where: Los Angeles
When: January 5 - April 4, 2010
More information: http://hammer.ucla.edu
His skill and artistry were quickly recognised and Andrew was soon to be awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 1996 to understudy master shoemakers , John Lobb of London and Paul Harnden. Every shoe and accessory is a unique item brought to life by the relationship between the shoe and its possessor. Shoes that only a craftsman could make.
Alidra Alic represents the company and is the sole proprietor. She has established a unique position for the company by creating a conceptual universe within contemporary jewellery. Her work and approach is based on a knowledge of artisinal goldsmith traditions and an academic background in art history & contemporary art.
In June 2004 Miharayasuhiro collection was presented in Milan, and in AW 2007/08 Men´s Miharayasuhiro collection was presented in Paris for the first time.
BALTIC presents an exhibition of recent work by American artist Jordan Baseman. Developed from the interview process that is at the heart of Baseman's practice, the works in the exhibition use found footage and original material to accompany voice-driven narratives.
White Cube Hoxton Square is pleased to present 'Factum', an exhibition of new work by Candice Breitz, the artist's third exhibition at the gallery. Shot in Toronto, Canada, 'Factum' is a series of in-depth video portraits of twins - and one set of triplets - that extends Breitz's ongoing interest in doubling, portraiture and identity.
Providing truly unique individual style, these frames captivate personal character with classic style. Orgreen has challenged typical expectation of eyewear design resulting in its visionary design concept combining precision with attention to detail.
International Design Awards for Innovation, an honorary, aim to highlight the results of product design and innovation services involving business and consistent with the accessibility to any type of person and respect for environmental sustainability.
Where: Catalonia
When: sent before 24:00 hours on March 10, 2010.
More information: http://www.esdi.es
The Centraal Museum has a very extensive fashion collection with a great many pieces dating from the 18th and 19th century; but it also contains a selection designs by Dior Couture, Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester and Dutch fashion designers as Viktor & Rolf and Klavers van Engelen, among others.
Where: Utrecht, The Netherlands
When: From 13 February until 16 May, 2010
More information: http://www.centraalmuseum.nl
Susanne Klemm makes evanescence visible. Where does nature end- where does de art begin? Or is the relationship the other way round? Susanne Klemm works and lives in Amsterdam.
Over her long career, Beth popularized such styles as mules, stilettos and fashion boots, and her shoes became favorites among designers and celebrities alike, from Halston to Geoffrey Beene, Marilyn Monroe to Cher, as well as four of America’s First Ladies.
In this series, Usdin combines both her talents of photography and illustration and creates stunning imagery that also provides social commentary regarding the place of women as the decorations within their own domesticated situations.
An impact-making trunk-show, consisting of innovative ideas and suggestions. A prestigious, international jury consisting of international celebrities from the fashion industry including publishing and distribution.
Decode is a collaboration between the V&A and onedotzero, a contemporary arts organisation operating internationally with a remit to promote innovation across all forms of moving image and interactive arts.
For the year and a half that the gallery has been exhibiting Blank’s jewellery there have been continuous positive reactions. His multifaceted world of ideas has won over curators, collectors, students and jewellery wearers alike. Alexander Blanks offers you his interesting very first solo exhibition will open at the Galerie Rob Koudijs. Text by Ward Schrijver
This competition offer us 8 categories and all finalists will be invited to participate in the first annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards that will take place in June 16th, 2010 at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.
he FotoFest Biennial is the longest running and most acclaimed photography biennial in the United States. Five curators are invited to put together the exhibition program, which focuses on Contemporary U.S. Photography.
Where: Houston, Texas.
When: March 12 through April 25, 2010
More information: http://www.fotofest.org
In the last edition of the competition, the President of the Jury, the famous fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, announced the South Korean Lee Jean Youn as the winner of the second edition
Graham’s work has a pronounced cerebral character and often includes art history and intellectual references from the time of the Enlightenment to the present day. His use of appropriation techniques enables him to pay tribute to some of the masters of the arts, literature, philosophy or pop music
If you think you are a designer with a bright future then take on the challenge and enter the iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards. There are no design restrictions, sections or specifications for collections, other than an emphasis on innovation, originality, creativity, quality and extension.
In conjunction with NAi Publishers, Rotterdam, a book with more than 500 illustrations will be published to celebrate the past ten years. The book will offer a previously unpublished overview of the work of these remarkable designers, and will contain contributions by author Ingborg Harms and fashion theorist Francesca Granata.
Where: Groningen, The Netherlands
When: 13 December 2009 - 11 April 2010
More information: http://www.groningermuseum.nl
With the collected experience and contacts of industry leaders across the globe, Exhibit A strives to bring public recognition to both budding and professional photographers alike.
Some 30 Swiss fashion designers have been invited to create one or more clothing compositions especially for this exhibition. Their works express a variety of basic approaches and moods that are independent of seasonal rhythms and conventional rules
The guerrilla stores will house all collections: A.F. Vandevorst, A. Friend, Fetish, Nightfall and Relics. In addition to this, all collaborations between A.F. Vandevorst and others will be revealed and some of this will allow the customer to interact.
Where: Antwerp, Belgium
When: from 17th of December 2009 until 31st of March 2010
More information: john.f@totemfashion.com
For comfort purposes, Simmons has added a hidden platform to many of the higher-heeled pairs and several styles have thin layers of gum sole lining the bottoms for traction.
Tabitha Simmons currently lives and works in New York.
Where: London
When: Early Bird- 1 December, 2009 Deadline: 20 March, 2010
More information: http://licc.us
Enter their Slide Show Contest and have a chance to win a CANON Professional Pixma Printer (Grand Prize) plus a $300 Gift Certificate from Samy’s Camera, a great camera backpack from Tenba and other prizes.
The project's aim is to raise the discussion about current issues in the Middle East through an international art exhibition in which jewelry is the chosen media
Where: Online
When: entries from the 5th of September 2009
More information: http://www.icarealot.me
Noovo Editions is an independent editorial project with online and paper editions. First of its kind in Spain from an unique and contemporary perspective on the international panorama,
Noovo seeks not only to be an aesthetic arbiter but also a cultural mediator at the juncture between Fashion, Photography & Jewellery.
A platform to show the highest level of creativity from around the world
