Electronic duo Disclosure’s debut album hits stores June 3rd.
Month: April 2013
New Music: Clams Casino + DOOM | Bookfiend
Universal | AMMO: FUTURA + Beats | Emeli Sande Breaks Beatles Record | Rihanna + Rover Island Fall 2013 | Uniqlo + Celia Birtwell.
This was fun to watch. Singer Mayer Hawthorne debuts a trailer for his album, Where Does This Door Go?
Futura + Beats by Dre. AM.
Emeli Sande breaks Beatles album chart record. ARTINFO.
Rihanna + River Island Fall 2013 Preview. ELLEuk.
Uniqlo + Celia Birtwell. STYLESIGHT.
The Rain Room comes to NY. HUH.
Erykah Badu speaks The Cannibanoids. OKAY.
Swoon: The Staple Summer 2013 Collection
The Staple Summer 2013 collection, presents the simplicity of color blocked knits and seersucker wovens, this collection’s sole purpose was to evoke that careless summer lifestyle.
Some noteworthy pieces for this season include our vibrant “afrike” custom fabric, paisley dip dye tank tops, and our custom pigeon camo. From the brands printed bucket caps to the washed and worn board shorts, the collection places great attention on fabrication, fit, and function.
By Priscilla Ward
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Lana Del Rey
Young & Beautiful
Sad & really pretty LDR ballad for the Great Gatsby Movie.
First Look: Tehilah Designs
Tahilah begin designing clothing at the age of 12.
“I would redesign my clothes when I got tired of them, and even started hand making outfits which she would get her sisters and cousins to wear,” Tehilah said.
Tahilah is a business student currently in a university preparatory program in southern Ontario college and and hopes to start at a university in Sept. Ammo spoke to Tahirah about the source of her inspiration and where she would like to take her line.
Where are you from ?
I’m from akwa ibom state, in Nigeria.
Why did you start designing clothing ?
I eventually went to design school in the summer of 2012 after i was done with secondary school, to learn how to sew properly after which I officially started my fashion line. it comes so effortlessly, it doesn’t tire me and I don’t get bored if fashion. thats how i know its what i’m supposed to do! I just love the idea of being able to bring my designs to life. I love making people look beautiful with my work.
Where would you like to take your line?
I’m Nigerian and I live in Canada so in 3 to 5 years I want to be a well known brand in Nigeria and Canada.
Each set of clothing is $50 CAD, however won’t be available until the summer.
By Priscilla Ward
Swoon: JAM HOME MADE x Fundamental Agreement LUXURY Denim Collection
Japanese brand Fundamental Agreement LUXURY and JAM HOME MADE are collaborating, are helping us rethink denim. The line draws inspiration from the trifecta of past, present and future. The jeans capture the character of various time periods, manifesting in the choice of materials – weathered denim (the past), vintage denim (the present), and rigid denim (the furutre). The line consist of four pairs available for pre-order until May 26 before they will hit the shelves in October.
By Priscilla Ward
First Look: Kotoba | Fall/Winter 2013
Kotoba Fall/Winter 2013 brings a renewed meaning to sustainable clothing. The line is very 70’s disco inspired, with a bit of Japanese art and culture interwoven. Designs include sleek designs with pops of primary colors, constructing a line that very is unassuming.
Kotoba is a collective effort from all kinds of people, from different walks of life. The brand is on the mission to bring attention to social and environmental responsibility in fashion because it has to become and issue impacting everyone. The collective knitwear brand is focused on promoting whole garments knitting technology. By integrating technology and knitwear, Kotoba produces timeless easy-to-wear pieces for the modern woman.
– Priscilla Ward
First Look: Peggy Tan | Mandarin & General | Fall/Winter 2013
Peggy Tan brings us Mandarin & General Fall/Winter 2013. The line is rooted in the heritage of Mandarin-dress making. Tan has constructed a line featuring wooden geo print. She doesn’t move far from the presentation of her culture through this line.
Her designs focus on the use of contemporary Chinese art and culture. Tan is a Taiwanese-born designer, trained in New York at The New School for Art and Design.
It cleverly sources, reconsiders, and reinvents constructional tradition and details in Chinese garments that Mandarin & General ultimately translates into fresh and meaningful designs for today.
– Priscilla Ward
First Look: Daniella Kallmeyer | Fall 2013
Daniella Kallmeyer, Fall 2013 is an all black affair. The androgynous line intrigues us, we wonder how someone could develop a line that is classic in its design, and effortless in its appeal, while giving us grunge.
Then we remember this masterpiece was not microwaved. There’s an overwhelming theme of the edgy women, who knows her stakes in the world, that’s what we are seeing in Kallmeyer’s line.
Kallmeyer is inspired by her culture, theater, and artistic back ground, she takes us on a cross-cultural journey with her. Kallmeyer is South African born multi-disciplinary designer founding her own brand.
Kallmeyer’s formal training began at Syracuse University concentrating in Fashion and Costume Design before then transferring to the London College of Fashion where she received a BA honors in Fashion Design and Technology. Her graduate collection was selected by a panel of industry professionals to be part of an exclusive press show at the Royal Academy in London. Garments from her collection were selected by designer Henry Holland and the buyers and creative directors of ASOS.com to be sold in an exclusive limited edition live sale, and press from the Royal Academy show included a mention by VOGUE.com and WGSN as “One to Watch.”
– Priscilla Ward
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