Cultural identity, modular clothing, and the role sportswear plays in the construction of queer identities were some of the themes explored at this year’s Kingston School of Art BA (Hons) Fashion Show. A group of 20 talented designers shared their work with an invited audience of industry and press within the historic surrounds of London Scottish House’s Drill Hall in Westminster on Tuesday 14 June. The show was hosted by fashion industry icon, commentator and visiting professor Caryn Franklin MBE, herself a Kingston University graduate. Among the final year students is Zhanna Moskalyova, whose womenswear collection, which was displayed on…
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Norwegian-Filipino singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Clinton Kane has released his debut album MAYBE SOMEDAY IT’LL ALL BE OK via Columbia Records/RCA. Read Clinton’s heartfelt note to fans announcing the album HERE. The 9-track LP features RIAA Gold-certified lead singles “CHICKEN TENDIES” and “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE” as well as “GO TO HELL” and “14” in addition to five brand new tracks. Listen HERE. Touching on themes and personal experiences with loss, love, mental health, etc., Clinton might just make listeners feel strong enough to let their emotions out too. Kane says: “This album is a collection of personal experiences and key moments…
The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to release a provisional schedule for London Fashion Week (LFW) presented by Clearpay, taking place from Friday 16th to Tuesday 20th September 2022. The provisional hybrid digital-physical schedule features over 110 confirmed designers, including iconic British luxury brand Burberry, who returns to London after a short hiatus and RAF SIMONS, who will be making his LFW catwalk debut. Further highlights include collection launches from established brands Emilia Wickstead, ERDEM, JW Anderson, Huishan Zhang, Molly Goddard, Rejina Pyo, ROKSANDA and Simone Rocha. This years’ BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner Richard Quinn will be…
Celia Krithatioti’s Couture Show for Winter 2022-2023 is inspired by the power and exuberance of the 1920s. Art deco references meet luxurious black, pearls and precious gold. The intricate handmade embroideries, a trademark of the designer, highlight the beauty of the female bust and the sparkles illuminate mini dresses, deux pieces and gowns. Velvet and handmade lace, silk tulle, organza and feathers are the canvas for the talent and creativity of “Couturier to the stars”. Photos Credit: Christina Henningstad for Fabuk
A Lioness with classical grace to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Biennale Cinema. Italian illustrator and artist Lorenzo Mattotti is, for the fifth consecutive year, the author of the image for the official poster, and for the fourth year, of the opening sequence for the Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia. The image chosen for the poster this year depicts “a Lioness gliding through the air offering us this anniversary – the 90th, explains Lorenzo Mattotti – It has been 90 years since the first Venice International Film Festival and for this reason we wanted the image to be classical in style, just as the choice of a gold background was…
Ghanaian superstar, Gyakie has officially released her highly-anticipated EP “My Diary,” available now across platforms via Flip The Music and Sony Music Entertainment. The release of Gyakie’s second studio EP should not come as a surprise to anyone. Since her debut in 2019, she has remained on a very impressive and inspiring course. From dropping successive music singles, attempting record-breaking feats, topping the music charts to winning multiple awards, performing at sold out shows, headlining her own shows and becoming recognized as a symbol of empowerment to females all over the world, Gyakie has neither looked back nor slowed down.…
Anna Fishbeyn’s new film, ‘Galaxy 360: A Woman’s Playground’, which she directs and stars in, took this year’s Cannes Film Festival by storm. A sci-fi comedy set in 2195, when women rule the world, it’s a funny and biting satire on gender roles – but it also embraces outlandish and joyful fashion. Anna’s character of Illumina, in particular, expresses herself via bright, 70s disco-inspired creations. We talk to Anna about jumpsuits, glitter and female empowerment. What was the response to the movie in Cannes? ‘Galaxy 360’ had an amazing response, with critics commenting on how comedy – and costume! –…
Lewis Thompson and David Guetta have teamed up to release their infectious summer anthem ‘Take Me Back’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKX3ds5W7QU ‘Take Me Back’ highlights Lewis Thompson and David Guetta’s ability to produce tracks ready for the club and radio alike, combining deep house tones with 90s tinged production to create an infectious crossover single. Speaking about the track Lewis says: “Nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotions in the world, everyone relates to that sudden feeling of being taken back to a moment in time. “Take me back” takes you on a ride to reminisce and relive the past, and cherish…
Grammy® Award-winning and chart-topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their third and final deluxe track from their latest album So Far So Good with the catchy and upbeat duet “Time Bomb.”. So Far So Good debuted at #1 on the Billboard Dance chart upon release last month and has accumulated over 370 Million audio and video streams to date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1K2HSnJ4qk The Chainsmokers are currently on the road bringing their high-energy shows around the world on their international So Far So Good Tour throughout the remainder of 2022. Tickets are available at thechainsmokers.com. See full list of dates below. Drew…
R&B artist JVCK JAMES has shared the captivating cinematic video for his recent single Hennessy Tears, which features on the ON THE ROCKS EP, a care package for fans that followed his acclaimed EP JOYRIDE released last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpzyStKsixI&feature=youtu.be Hennessy Tears is a soulful and dreamy track with a smooth beat alongside rhythmic vocals and profound lyrics about being overwhelmed by falling in love. The one-take performance video, directed by Filmawi (Comme de Garcons, Burberry, Post Malone), is a stunning and cinematic visual, which showcases the song’s lyrics in a passionate and emotive way. JVCK says; “I wrote Hennessy Tears…