You can find inspiration in everything. If you can’t, then you’re not looking properly.
– Paul Smith
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.
– Oscar Wilde
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
– Leonardo da Vinci
Don’t ever be scared to dream because everything is possible no matter how bizarre.
– Jared Leto
Erin O’Conner: A Model’s Perspective on Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2001 (SHOWstudio Film)
It’s been four years since Alexander McQueen left us, yet his influence continues to pulse through the veins of the fashion world. In a captivating dialogue between Nick Knight of SHOWstudio and English supermodel Erin O’ Connor, Erin shares her unique insights and experiences from her time as a model in McQueen’s extraordinary Spring/Summer 2001…
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Singapore fashion label DEPRESSION ventures onto villainous grounds this Autumn/Winter 2014
To some, black may be considered as a type of colour, of ebony and coal. And to others, black is defined as an absence of light. But to designers Kenny Lim and Andrew Loh of Singapore fashion label DEPRESSION, black is a hue that provides one with an obscuring and almost dangerous vibe, especially when transcending the dark…
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ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR XINLEH WHIPS UP MAGIC IN LATEST COLLABORATION
“In a universe populated by a multitude of life forms, it’s not uncommon to come across one, or two… or four extraterrestrials, with an almost schizophrenic love for drama.“ – Xinleh x Couture Troopers Something witchy has indeed landed. By that, I’m referring to our latest collaboration with artist and illustrator Xinlin, who goes…
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Interview with New York’s Next Top Shoes Designer OBI Cymatica on his Fall 2013 collection
“Give a girl the right shoe and she can conquer the world” – Marilyn Monroe These words ring especially true when looking at the work of New York’s rising footwear star, OBI Cymatica. His designs occupy the exquisite space between high-octane glamour and innovative sophistication, characterised by sleek cuts that redefine the modern silhouette. A…
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Stand out from the crowd with Irish designer JOANNE HYNES’ Spring/Summer 2013 “Cailín Collection”
This season, the focus is on accessories and add-ons that compliment and accentuate your clothing. Just like how the quote from the ever-famous Marilyn Monroe goes: “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world”, the right piece of accessories, on the other hand, makes a girl shine in her brightest.…
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Milan Artist Sara Ligari creates dreams with her fashion illustrations
This month, the spotlight is on Sara Ligari, a Milan-based illustration artist who has charmed us with her delectable watercolour drawings. Delving greatly into the glamour and realistic side of fashion, her illustrations are composed of strokes of fashion that resemble a juxtapose of immaculate renditions of fashion, from leggy models to infusions of patterns, prints and even statement-making elements that will…
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DESIGNER OF THE MONTH: EXCLUSIVE HANDMADE ACCESSORIES BY TALENTED BROTHERS KRISS & JULES
Coco Chanel once said: “It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.” and the first accessories label that pop up in my mind are talented French accessories designers Christian and Julien with their label, Kriss & Jules. These talented duo designed such a versatile label that…
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German designer Rayan Odyll charms and excites with his ‘Cultural Limbo’ Collection
In our pursuit of life, we have so often looked to higher grounds or planes for inspirations, delving deeply into imaginary concepts or even surrealistic methods to come up with the finest, most innovative idea in the world, yet forsaking the well-diversified surroundings we have around us. But not for Rayan Odyll, a young…
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