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The Desecration of Ossie Clark
Published on 2012-11-16 05:42:37
UK high street giant, Debenhams, has recently announced an exclusive concession deal with the re-animated Ossie Clark LDN, a label that reached the zenith of its creativity and popularity during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Alison Mansell Ltd, ow
The Stones Keep on Rolling…
Published on 2012-11-06 08:04:46
The Rolling Stones are dusting off the cobwebs and stretching their creaking limbs to enter into the spirit of their 50th anniversary with four live upcoming shows. The world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band will reunite to perform two
Tartan… the Never Ending Story
Published on 2012-10-22 08:07:22
Tartan is arguably the most rebellious textile designs in the history of world fashion. From Iron Age Celtic Kings and Chieftains, the Highlands of Scotland, the modern British Royal family to fashion designers everywhere, tartan’s story is one of appropriation and assimilation. Nowadays, even London has a tartan to call its own… Designed in August …
Parachutes for Parkas!
Published on 2012-10-04 16:45:44
Christopher Raeburn is a one off. Re-appropriating decommissioned military fabrics (such as nylon parachutes) from which he first abstracts and then creates clothing designs and accessories that are elegant, functional, weatherproof and fun, is all in a day’s work from the 30-year-old British fashion designer. Although better known for his men’s ranges, S/S13 saw the poster boy …
Richard Cobden
Published on 2012-09-22 16:31:19
This statue, located on a paved island at the beginning of London’s bustling Camden High Street in the manor of Mornington Crescent, represents more than a refuge for pigeons. Richard Cobden was a 19th Century British manufacturer, radical and Liberal Statesman, who at his death in 1865 was regarded by many as the greatest classical-liberal … Continue reading →
Street Art Subverted?
Published on 2012-09-22 12:55:54
Subverting the subversive, the one known as Mobstr is at it again! This time, the sarky master of irony takes on the passive observer as well as the street art establishment. Is the Mobstr a street artist or just a copywriter with a penchant for sloganeering? Maybe in need of a new angle perhaps? This piece of … Continue reading →
The Writing’s on the Wall!
Published on 2012-09-20 05:10:53
Oh the irony! This piece made me smile and also drew my attention to the fine London brickwork that I would have passed by if it wasn’t for some “sarky” bugger with a spray can and a nice line in 6th form humour.
Run Ronald Run!
Published on 2012-09-17 16:43:25
This Mau Mau piece lasted a few days before it was painted over by Ealing Council… after they had received a complaint. Apparently you are not allowed to replicate the image of the Olympic Rings without first paying the IOC a large sum of money in used dollar bills (allegedly!).
Revolution No. 9
Published on 2012-09-14 12:42:51
London is presently glowing in the aftermath of a glorious late summer bloom otherwise known as the Olympics. Gold medals, God Save the Queen and the Union Jack all became “de rigueur” in the land of fair play and the stiff upper lip! It was as if Great Britain had been transported back to the … Continue reading →
8 Hours in Brooklyn
Published on 2012-08-13 07:58:21
Reblogged from Frith Street Post: Outstandingly evocative piece of film and music … turn the sound up and spend three minutes taking this in …
James Bond’s Watch Fetish
Published on 2012-08-08 13:28:08
Ursula Andress and her bikini, Miss Moneypenny, Odd Job, Dr No’s penchant for fluffy white cats, Professor Scaramanga, Q and his techno gadgets, vodka martinis shaken not stirred, the Aston Martin DB5… The the list goes on. 007 is more than just a number and he is much more than Bond, James Bond… creation of Ian … Continue reading →
James Bond and the Wristwatch Fetish
Published on 2012-08-06 17:35:17
James Bond: “Do you expect me to talk?” Goldfinger: “No, Mr Bond. I expect you to die.” Goldfinger (1964) The James Bond franchise celebrates its 50th year with the release of Skyfall, later this year. To mark the occasion a unique exhibition held in London’s Barbican is showcasing the design and style of the world’s … Continue reading →
Glastonbury… London’s Third Runway?
Published on 2012-07-19 14:07:29
While the cows of Pilton Farm take a well deserved rest from the Glastonbury Festival this year, let’s analyse the growing influence of fashion on an event that is revered for its eclectic mix of music, ecological manifesto and spiritual ley lines. Is Glasto in danger of being overrun by the celebrity fashion circus? Not … Continue reading →
The Curtain Rises… Shakespeare to Grime
Published on 2012-06-19 08:40:51
With the Olympics just around the corner, Londoners are very slowly starting to realise it is actually going to happen. Some are dreading it while some are gettting overly excited… I think I’m in the middle. Anyway, a few details have been leaked to the press about the opening ceremony and it turns out it wont … Continue reading →
The Curtain Rises… Shakespeare to Grime
Published on 2012-06-19 08:40:51
With the Olympics just around the corner, Londoners are very slowly starting to realise it is actually going to happen. Some are dreading it while some are gettting overly excited… I think I’m in the middle. Anyway, a few details have been leaked to the press about the opening ceremony and it turns out it wont … Continue reading →
The Fall and Rise of Burberry
Published on 2012-06-12 08:50:33
Iconic British Fashion House Burberry has just launched its Autumn 2012 ad campaign with photographs by Mario Testino, paying homage to Britain’s infamous gloomy weather while simultaneously reinforcing the company’s British heritage through imagery shot on location at Greenwich’s Royal Naval College. Since being established in 1856, Burberry has enjoyed a diverse history as a … Continue reading →
The Fall and Rise of Burberry
Published on 2012-06-12 08:50:33
Iconic British Fashion House Burberry has just launched its Autumn 2012 ad campaign with photographs by Mario Testino, paying homage to Britain’s infamous gloomy weather while simultaneously reinforcing the company’s British heritage through imagery shot on location at Greenwich’s Royal Naval College. Since being established in 1856, Burberry has enjoyed a diverse history as a … Continue reading →
Public Art – Public Deception?
Published on 2012-05-23 19:28:26
The team behind Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” Olympic Stadium will create this year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion as part of the London 2012 Festival, which will serve as the highlight of the Cultural Olympiad. Contemporary Chinese conceptual… Read More →
Public Art – Public Deception?
Published on 2012-05-23 19:28:26
The team behind Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” Olympic Stadium will create this year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion as part of the London 2012 Festival, which will serve as the highlight of the Cultural Olympiad. Contemporary Chinese conceptual artist Ai Weiwei and Swiss-based architects, Herzog & De Meuron’s first collaborative-built structure in the UK will allow visitors to explore the … Continue reading →
Savile Row has (Be)spoken
Published on 2012-05-09 03:11:33
The street demonstration is a quintessential London activity. Last month it took on a polite and dapper sheen as besuited individuals elegantly protested along the iconic Savile Row, in the capital’s West End… Read More →
Savile Row has (Be)spoken
Published on 2012-05-09 03:11:33
The street demonstration is a quintessential London activity. Last month it took on a polite and dapper sheen as besuited individuals elegantly protested along the iconic Savile Row, in the capital’s West End district. Amongst the perfectly fitted three-piece suits there was a passionate yet restrained objection to the proposed opening of an Abercrombie & Fitch … Continue reading →
Hyde Park Subway
Published on 2012-04-29 16:02:02
An enticing light beckons those tired of the gloomy April skies vengefully bilious and threatening, with their promise of depressing rain and icy North Altantic isobars. The subway offers a brief respite from the… Read More →
Hyde Park Subway
Published on 2012-04-29 16:02:02
An enticing light beckons those tired of the gloomy April skies vengefully bilious and threatening, with their promise of depressing rain and icy North Altantic isobars. The subway offers a brief respite from the weather and incessant traffic but it’s best to remember that once bathed in the subtarranean electronic sunlight, there is no turning back.
Neptune In Retrograde
Published on 2012-04-26 08:52:39
A place of refuge, inebriation, the flag of St George and lairy geezers, The Neptune has sold its last pint. The heart of old Somers Town has finally stopped beating and we say… Read More →
Neptune In Retrograde
Published on 2012-04-26 08:52:39
A place of refuge, inebriation, the flag of St George and lairy geezers, The Neptune has sold its last pint. The heart of old Somers Town has finally stopped beating and we say goodbye to the last bastion of the white working class male. Located close to Euston Station and a stone throw away from … Continue reading →
Stella’s Blue Rinse
Published on 2012-04-11 18:50:32
Spending her childhood in the windswept idyll of the Mull of Kintyre, obviously swayed Stella McCartney decision to dominate her GB Olympic team-kit designs with royal Scottish blue. Marginalising the English and Northern Irish… Read More →
Stella’s Blue Rinse
Published on 2012-04-11 18:50:32
Spending her childhood in the windswept idyll of the Mull of Kintyre, obviously swayed Stella McCartney’s decision to dominate her GB Olympic team-kit designs with royal Scottish blue. Marginalising the English and Northern Irish to the edges, Stella has cast the Welsh red into the role of afterthought, with her Lycra-sheened super hero look. A style … Continue reading →
Itsu
Published on 2012-03-29 16:52:53
Itsu
Published on 2012-03-29 16:52:53
Park Mural
Published on 2012-03-20 07:57:52
Spotted in Roundwood Park, a beautiful green space in the north west London suburb of Harlesden. This b/w mural is inscribed with a quotation from Vincent van Gogh, it reads… “For my part, I… Read More →
Park Mural
Published on 2012-03-20 07:57:52
Spotted in Roundwood Park, a beautiful green space in the north west London suburb of Harlesden. This b/w mural is inscribed with a quotation from Vincent van Gogh, it reads… “For my part, I know nothing with any certainty. But the sight of the stars makes me dream.”
Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Published on 2012-03-17 17:00:34
Cobbled streets and a mish mash of disorientating winding sidewalks characterise Hoxton, a manor located in the Disroyal Borough of Hackney. Overhung by the old dark brickwork that dominates the atmosphere with…
Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Published on 2012-03-17 17:00:34
Cobbled streets and a mish mash of disorientating winding sidewalks characterise Hoxton, a manor located in the Disroyal Borough of Hackney. Overhung by the old dark brickwork that dominates the atmosphere with its unyielding and silent menace, the gangsters and artists cross pollinate subliminal messages of anarchy and sports footwear. Hoxton Bar & Kitchen in Hoxton Square.
A Temple of Reason?
Published on 2012-03-13 04:40:03
A city is defined by its skyline. While financial districts parade their steel and glass structures in a show of wealth and power, it is the monuments that give an…
The Roundhouse
Published on 2012-03-08 07:50:31
The Roundhouse is a Grade II listed former railway engine shed in Chalk Farm, in the London Borough of Camden. It was originally built in 1847 as a roundhouse ,…
Reprieve for Big Table
Published on 2012-02-27 08:11:44
A passionate campaign by local residents, councillors and a few famous faces (Mary Portas – retail/fashion guru) to save the Big Table bed shop, located on the Great Western Road,…
It’s a Wall, Get Over It!
Published on 2012-02-14 04:46:22
Can art only be fully appreciated if it’s located within the rarified air of a gallery, placed just so against a plain white background and guarded by a velvet rope?…
Robert Montgomery
Published on 2012-02-06 04:29:02
When the say the revolution will not be televised maybe this is what they had in mind… The liberation of advertising space by an avantgarde artist who uses ‘vandalism art’…
Who is P183?
Published on 2012-02-01 06:09:34
“I will not make any deals with you. I’ve resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own. I resign.” Number…
Ottolenghi
Published on 2012-01-25 07:58:29
The original Ottolenghi located on Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, made its name with a menu of Meditterranean-inspired food and legendary pastries. All created on site in the little kitchen beneath…
Paul Smith Westbourne House
Published on 2012-01-17 17:29:26
Kensington Park Road is a genteel counterpoint to the more robust Portobello Road and also home to Paul Smith’s elegant Westbourne House flagship store. Paul Smith represents the best in…
Routemaster Returns
Published on 2012-01-14 14:19:41
In days gone by when health and safety were two separate words, jumping on and off the old Routemaster double decker buses was the most thrilling game in town. Running…
Space Invaders
Published on 2012-01-08 04:26:24
Small and unobstrusive they may be but the invaders are definitely coming. Street art in London incorporates a myriad of themes of which early computer game characters are just one.…
Hell is Round the Corner
Published on 2012-01-05 12:45:34
This vivid and ghoulish stencil made me momentarily think of enigmatic avantgarde pop star Tricky Kid. Once a member of Bristolian sound system/pop group known as the Wild Bunch/Massive Attack,…
Children of Vision
Published on 2012-01-03 15:24:52
A serpentine sorceress casts her unwavering haunting eye over the beautiful people of Portobello Road. Unisex hairdressers Children of Vision’s shop front offers a mind-blowing artistic representation of the individuality and…
Feliz Navidad
Published on 2011-12-24 16:59:58
Pronunciation: /səbˈvəːt/ verb [with object] undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution.