Happy New Year everyone. We are excited to get the year started but first, its time to let some phrases WAY overly used in 2012, finally go bye-bye.
Every year, Bill Rabe, public relations director at Michigan’s Lake Superior State University, compiles the most annoying into his “Words to be Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness” list.
Check it out here!
London Fashion Week came to an end on Tuesday with over 110 designers showing their SS13 Collections over a five-day period. We look to our friends across the pond for inspiration for this week’s Trending Thursday picks.
Fashion
There is just something about this dress from Holly Fulton’s SS13 Collection that keeps me coming back for more. What a gorgeous piece!
Fulton details her signature style and objectives behind her creations here: “The ethos of my work is to capture a couture finish and an attention to detail within ready to wear…The use of decorative surfaces is vital within my work and I am constantly endeavouring to create a challenging yet beautiful surface which pushes the boundaries of modern fashion… My current signature style contains lots of geometric pattern lavished onto simply cut garments; big, luxurious, simple shapes with bold jewellery; bejewelled crystallised dresses and an eclectic mix of modern materials with a high end finish.” – HollyFulton.com
I’d say she has definitely succeeded with this new collection.
Music
I’m infatuated with this song by AlunaGeorge. “Your Drums, Your Love” has such a catchy and simple beat and Aluna’s voice adds just the right amount of emotion to it all. It may be played several times a day on my laptop but that’s neither here nor there. Enjoy:
About the duo: “Having had their sound described by one fan as “advanced minimalistic polyrhythmic beats”, the only thing that is already clear about AlunaGeorge is that they can’t be neatly tucked away into any one box, what with bashment, experimental hip-hop, ’90’s R&B and house all dripping into their influence pot. Drawing on everything from Flying Lotus, Chris Clark and (their fan) Hudson Mowhawke to Aaliyah, Destiny’s Child and Mariah Carey, the AlunaGeorge catalogue promises fun times”. - AmazingTunes.com
Art
From illustrations to sculptures, it’s no secret that Arran Gregory has talent. Arran’s WOLF exhibition was featured throughout the entire AlunaGeorge video for “Your Drums, Your Love” and was set in The Victoria Art Gallery. He just finished a solo exhibition at the Print House Gallery in London earlier this month. Check out more of his work at: www.arrangregory.com
- Domonique Montano
Its Trending Thursday - and your choice matters.
Fashion
New York Fashion Week has been in full swing and we are amazed at all of the technological advances and consumerism breaking into this usually elitist sector of fashion. Consumers can be a part of the process now instead of waiting months to walk into a store only to be told what buyers have chosen for them. Its the internet as usual giving the average Joe, or should we say Jane, a peek inside the tent and the ability to pre-order items. This trend is shaping what will be featured in stores and putting consumers in the front row.
Music
Have you seen Highway To Fame? Its a buzzing new reality series that features an old school music veteran and his family starting a record label in Nashville, TN. However this label is certainly not old school - it integrates fans into the process each step of the way through its dynamic website. And not in a “text-to-vote” way. Fans can dictate many different facets of the journey even down to songs on an album. This is something we love!
Art
Tonight, 30,000 people will descend onto the downtown LA streets to experience and purchase their favorite art with the ever so smart monthly Art Walk. Never before has there been a larger group of people checking art out together, and having such amazing choices to indulge in. LA Confidential ran a cool story today check it out here.
Its almost Labor Day Weekend. What’s on deck?
Fashion
Some good sales:
Space 15 Twenty is hosting an Endless Summer Sample Sale on Saturday 9/1 (2pm-6pm). Save 35%-65% on apparel and accessories by Costella Handbags, Clare Bare, Eco Lingerie, Outline, Shred Threads Vintage, Lavuk, El Caldero, The Zombie, Tiffany Kunz Jewelry and more. 1520 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028. Cash/CC
The Apparel Marts are open this Friday, 8/31 for the Last Friday of the Month Samples Sales (9am-4ish pm): Most are cash only, few try ons and sizing limitations. Savings run 40%-85% off mens’, women and children’s clothing accessories.
New Mart, 127 East Ninth St., Los Angeles 90015:
-Evolution Showroom Sample Sale # 1003, Hard Tail #604, Niche Showroom #400, Nautica #507, Johnny Was #1011, Miss Me #1100, Isabella Fiore #1108, Costa Blanca #1202 and many more.
The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles 90014
-Linea Pella Sample Sale (9am-5pm) Wholesale leather wallets, belts, clutches, handbags. #308
The CMC, 110 E Ninth St., Los Angeles 90079
Music
FYF Fest
Close to 100 performers taake the tage during this two-day outdoor music and comedy festival in Downtown Los Angeles.
When: Labor Day Weekend, Saturday - Sunday
Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Cost: $89 weekend pass, $189 VIP weekend pass includes food drinks, seating areas, private toilets
Info: fyffest.com The Annual Art Deco Festival on the Queen Mary
Lectures, tours, a bazaar, afternoon Tea Dance, Pajama Party and evening Art Deco Ball celebrate all things Art Deco.
When: Labor Day Weekend, Friday - Sunday
Where: on the Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Hwy, Long Beach, Ca. 90802
Cost: Daily boarding pass $29.95, from $15 for the Pajama Party to $650/per couple for a full weekend pass including 2-night hotel stay.
Info: www.queenmary.com, www.adsla.org
More: Queen Mary Visitors Guide
Art
Fiesta Hermosa
Three-day arts and crafts festival with 270 vendors, live music and a kiddie carnival.
When: Labor Day Weekend, Sat-Mon, 10 am - 6 pm
Where: Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach
Cost: Free
Info: www.fiestahermosa.com
I love Refinery 29. Here is my scoop from there - Printed pants.
Music
Digging this track from Purity Ring.
Art
Check out this Breaking Bad Art at Gallery 1988.
Fashion
Music
Fashion
Designers are playing with ruffles for the Fall. One we like:
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| Stella McCartney |
Light blue tailored cotton shirtdress with a curved pique front panel. Stand up collar leads into a pearlescent button down front. Long sleeves with single button cuffs. Defined seams. Lightly flounced skirt. Unlined.
Music
One word. Humananimal.
Fire In The Hamptons blazes onto the LA Music Scene at House of Blues and other landmark venues across town even getting a spin on KCRW. Watch out for these guys.
Art
Downtown Art Walk is tonight, and we are excited. Past Project Ethos participant and Lab Art favorite Phil Lumbang will showcase his “Awesome Academy” as it takes a look into the “yearbook” of his universe of bear personalities at the Art Walk Lounge.
“Vintage” has long been a theme obsessed over by the fashion world, but recently has made a huge re-emergence in other areas such as music, television, photography and marketing campaigns.
Popularized songstresses’ like Lana del Rey, Adele and the late Amy Winehouse all had multiple chart toppers utilizing their style of breathy, antiqued sound. In television, shows like Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire have inspired specialty lines in stores like Banana Republic, red-lipped make-up for Estee Lauder and dolls for Barbie. The younger generation has even shown their interest by wearing the thick-rimmed glasses known as “Horn Rim” glasses as seen on many of these shows. They have been popularized so much that “Hipsters” all over have made it their trademark. The popular app, Instagram has made it a hit to over expose your photos and add vinegette touches to give the shot a dated and classic look. Even liquor companies have jumped on the bandwagon of the “blast from the past.” Bacardi recently took a photo shoot celebrating their 150 years and turned it into a commercial, where cocktail waitresses and partygoers alike are dressed in ‘50s glam.
It’s impossible to deny that this trend is here to stay for a while. Therefore, we suggest hitting up your local thrift store or your parents closet to dig out some of the classics.
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| Red Carter |
This past week Mercedes-Benz showcased their 2013 Fashion Swim Week. Held at The Raleigh in Miami Beach, Florida; MBFW showcased the best pool-ready fashion, with designer brands such as Mara Hoffman, Gottex and 32 other designers showing their collections alongside the newest Mercedes-Benz convertibles including the all-new 2013 SL63 AMG. Designers sent models down the runway in vibrant, retro-inspired swimwear. Hot trends included high-waisted bottoms, metallic colors, shoulder-accented tops, geometric and floral prints.
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| Bika |
Project Ethos Alum AmbiKa Sanjana (Bika) was all over Miami Swim Week with her sexy line of swimwear featuring unique embellishments including tassels and just the right amount of bling along with her signature peacock feather design. From participating in Fashion’s Fight Against Parkinsons at the Dream South Beach Hotel to showing her designs at the Miami Convention Center and her exclusive showcase at STK, Ambika made a splash at Mercedes Benz Swim Week. Her designs can be seen on celebs such as Maria Menonous, Kristin Bauer and many more.
