Until 22nd of September Vivienne Westwood hosts an exhibition in Selfridges (London) that catalogues her most ingenious shoe designs from 1973 to present. Last weekend (before Carnival madness set in) I made a beeline for the Ultralounge to have a poke around. There was leather and lace, rubber and fur, buckles, frills, prints and patent; pretty much anything and everything imaginable in a shoe. If, like me, you confuse Vivienne Westwood with the Queen, will make any excuse to go to Selfridges and love shoes more than chocolate, this is a must see!
It’s was officially announced today that high-end fashion label Lanvin will collaborate with high-street retailer H&M! If any of the stores previous designer collaborations are anything to go by this one is set to be a sell out! Launching officially on Tuesday 23rd November and with a special unveiling taking place online on November 2nd it comes in perfect timing to ward off those post Fashion Week blues! I.Cannot.wait!
Bank Holiday Weekend has officially started, it’s almost Carnival time. London tomorrow…Urban Nerds > Notting Hill Carnival > Major Lazer Soundsystem. I’ll have lots to post when I’m back on Tuesday, but until then…I’m signing off….you won’t be hearing from me until it’s all over. Kinda hoping I don’t get trapped in the middle of a riot again this year. Have an epic Bank Holiday Weekend. London crew, I can’t wait to see you. Bye!
I was an extra in this film, so excited that I got to be part of it. So watch out for me throughout with my white/blonde hair, especially when I’m dancing. With my parents at the heart of the Northern Soul scene in Stoke back in the 70’s, I got them to teach me some dance moves… who knew they could dance like that! With my dad playing some of his old vinyls. Exciting to see those in the scence are still “Keeping the faith!”
To celebrate the release of Soulboy the film was premiered at King’s Hall in Stoke, which was followed by an all nighter. People travelled from all over the country to watch the film. I can see it becoming a cult classic already!
So, the plot as told to us thus far: 1974. Power cuts, strikes and boot-boy aggro on the terraces. Flares, Chopper bikes and beer at fourteen pence a pint. Joe McCain, 17 and restless, is bored with the flatline tedium of a life that seems like it’s going nowhere. Enter Jane, moving to the beat of a music that Joe’s never heard, a vision of loveliness who opens the door to a whole world of sound, movement and all-nighter dancing at The Wigan Casino – the home of Northern Soul! Swept along on this tide of pulsating dance and lust, Joe finally finds somewhere he belongs and the acceptance and true love he yearns for.
Can’t wait to watch it, the film is being shown at these cinemas.
SoulBoy..which was first named Souled Out is full of energy & life and has had alot of detication + hard work put into it. So I hope it gets the love it deserves!
Must admit, I’m not really one for vinyl / collectable toys, but these are super cute. I was searching for the Infamous Mickey Mouse (with the big ding dong), that sits on the reception at Hotel Amour Paris, and I stumbled across these guys at Playlounge. The Knock Man Family features 10 little chaps and they all make their own music. Knockman taps his drum head, Koron makes tuneful chimes, Pororon plays the guitar, Kerotama does the hula and Cha Cha claps the cymbals….he’s my favourite.
Today we received word of a special arrival from HUF, at Fifty Fifty Bristol. Boys, these are hot and don’t forget, we always check out your footwear first. Available instore now and online soon…
I went day tripping up north on the weekend. Rare. As I’d never been to Blackpool before I decided to see what all the fuss was about. I found a weird melancholy prettiness… and lots of neon lights.
To celebrate the magazines 30th Birthday the latest issue contains 200 portraits all by legendary photographer Nick Knight. The photographs were all taken in Somerset House at the end of last year and were streamed live online. It’s definately an issue worth picking up.
Nash is on his way to Cape Town South Africa this weekend, in preparation for the STR.CRD event below. Follow him on Twitter for updates…maybe he’ll send me some exclusives, if he does, I’ll be sure to post them here. Good luck and have an epic time…see you in 2 months! We’ll miss you…
