summer break & Dunhill winter/fall collection

firstly, i wanted to apologise for my recent lack of posts. i've been having a late summer break and trying to attempt to make the most of what summer weather we have left.

whilst on my computer at work, i was left in awe as i saw Dunhill's winter/fall collection by 'Kim Jones'. with Dunhill we're all used to a strong sportswear theme, however, now we're met with a more classic, 50's inspired collection. some strong usages of paneling and color blocking offer a slightly edgier product. all products are now available at http://www.openingceremony.us/

all images are available at hypebeast

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the return of +J

sorry for my lack of posts over the weekend, i've been in manchester staying at some friends house, which was rad. i got my hands on the latest version of 'Cubase' which was really great, more about that later. 'Jil Sander' has finally returned! thanks to Uniqlo. Uniqlo is still ny favorite high street retalier. the japanese retail powerhouse continues to deliver on style, quality and of course price. tempting Jil Sander out of retirement to make her fashion comeback with a collaboration with the chain is almost typical for Uniqlo. he more I thought about this collaboration, the more it made sense; the Uniqlo style aesthetic is not a million miles away from the mistress of minimalism but the retail giant will no doubt turn Sander's minimalism in to one for the masses. of course, news of this collaboration broke months ago now and i've been excitedly tapping on my keyboard waiting to catch a glimpse of the first few designs. thanks to the always quick off the mark chaps at hypebeast, the wait is over!

simon foxton

just a quick one today! menswear stylist 'Simon Foxton' has put on a photography collection called 'When You're A Boy'. Simon Foxton is such a hotly tipped stylist and has worked with many of the famous fashion houses. 'When You're A Boy' is based on the three decades of dressing up, it'll definately be really interesting. 'When You're A Boy' runs from 17th July to 4th october at the photographers gallery. the admisson is free!

http://www.photonet.org.uk/

also check out the interview on the GQ website:

http://www.gqmagazine.co.uk/fashion/fashion_news/articles/090730-simon-foxton-interview.aspx

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'ODOS Architects'

i know it's another design post, however, this definately deserves a mention. i really love the quirkyness of all the projects and designs. so, so chic!

www.odosarchitects.com

today i also came across this band - 'The Presets'. the video for the dreamy “If I Know You”, the fifth and final single from their second album, 'Apocalypso,' was shot in LA by 'Eva Husson'. it’s a little bit like fame, and a lot like something that might make you want to do star-jumps off the photocopier. crash-mats at the ready!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zkjDBQwalw (If I Know You video)

www.myspace.com/thepresets

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amen

something i've really got into recently is architecture and design. a tricky subject is religious architecture - i've visited many, many beautiful churches, basillica's and various other religious buildings, however, from being in church on sunday i really got thinking about the architecture of modern churches and how generally awful it really is.

whilst browsing a brilliant design blog i came across these amazing photo's. it's definately the best use of the panton chair i have ever seen. i just think the church looks so serene.

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lists

evening! today has been a really interesting and some what revealing day. i had my tarrot read today, i'm not really a supersticious person, however, i'm really into horoscopes and that sort of thing. having my tarrot read was a really interesting experience and definately a recommendation to those who feel like they are searching for something.

i said in my previous post i was going to post something on the topics of lists, things i'd like to see, go to, watch, listen to etc...

to watch
- Blowup Qui êtes-vous
- Polly Maggoo?
- Vivre sa vie
- À bout de Souffle
- Roman Holiday
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
- Control

exhibitions
- Esquire’s Singular Suit exhibition
- The Design Museum
- Tate Britain

to listen to
- The Horrors - 'Primary Colours'
- Miike Snow - Debut Album
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - 'The Lyre of Orpheus', 'Abatoir Blues'
- Tindersticks - 'Working for the man'

shopping
- Cube
- A Bathing Ape
- My Beautiful Tailor
- Thom Sweeney
- Supergra
- Uniqlo
- Paul Smith
- Kurt Geiger
- William & Sweeney

i'll post some more with gigs and stuff shortly, all for now!

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wayne tippets & others

whilst browsing LB (www.lookbook.nu) today i picked up a really cool street style site. street style aesthetic is similiar to the satorialist, it also features a street style shot of the satorialist himself. one of my favorite images i saw was of esquire's Jeremy Langmead. others may disagree but i think Langmead's a really great journalist and has most definately turned esquire around. Jeremy is sporting a rad double breasted blazer by Saville Row tailor Thom Sweeny who also runs 'My Beautiful Tailor' with DJ & Presenter, George Lamb.

(www.waynetippets.com) (www.mybeautifultailor.com)

today i recieved some more photo's from my mediterranean travels so i'll post them sometime soon. i'm also going to be posting a 'lists' blog soon.

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