MOTHER OF PEARLS AUTUMN/WINTER 11 IN COLLABORATION WITH KEITH TYSON - SHOW STUDIO

'When Fashion And Art Emerges True Style Is Assured' CHASEBONDSTYLE.

'Exciting news I have for you charles' said Beniamino Muroni - Account Manager of Talk Pr. The exciting news was about The Luxury fashion label Mother Of Pearl (MOP). Who have teamed up with the Showstudio shop - appropriately titled THE CAFE- to launch an exciting new exhibition - still running till 5th November 2011. 

Mother of Pearl under the creative direction of Maia Noman in collaboration the renowned artist Keith Tyson have designed the AW11 Mother of Pearl collection. This where art and fashion emerges to bear fruitful and timeless pieces of garment.

Mother of Pear AW11

Mother of Pearl AW11 collection has among fine silk shirt,Tshirts, silk dresses, leather Mac with it's matching castor leather hat, felt wool hat with fur lining, woolen sweaters and dress etc etc. Fresh and autumnal colours do not fall short with MoP AW11 collection. The colour mixture of orange, yellows, red, navy, greens brings out the art of design on prints into light.

However, the playing up to the subtle sporty chic nature MoP AW11 collection, has been well achieved.

Mother of Pearl AW11

Pieces like the wool pullover, the leather mac,the silk Tshirt and not forgetting the leather sneaker/trainers can be worn by both sexes. 

In the AW11 collection comes block colour towering wedge sandal, leather sneaker/ trainers rose print and leather sports bag.
 
Positioned along side the clothing collection at the SHOWstudio is a exclusive tableware designed by Mother of Pearl.
  The Mother of Pearl collection AW11 is available to purchase in store well as via the SHOWstudio website - www.showstudio.co.uk
 

Exclusive Tableware collection.

This is where I say, one has to pay the SHOWstudio on 1-9 Bruton Place W1j 6LT a visit and immerse yourself with beauty of art and fashion. And once you are there you can drink your coffee from the cups designed exclusively by Maia Noman. 

A CHILD OF THE JAGO SPRING/SUMMER 2012.

'Today is Boring.' by A Child Of The Jago. 

www.achildofthejago.com

Joseph Corre and Simon Armitage  have a been friends forever and they are the proud owners of A Child Of The Jago, which they founded in 2007. 

They started off making clothes for themselves as individuals using end of luxury wool cashmere and cotton, that grew and materialized into an idea of opening up their own flagship store on 10 Great Eastern Road, EC2 3NT, LONDON. A store you will never miss if you happen to be on Great Eastern Road.

A Child Of The Jago has a very strong and dedicated followers and this year's London Fashion Week they showcased 'A Child Of The Jago' Spring Summer 12 fashion with a Rock 'n Roll theme. The show was excitingly good and the collections were outstandingly crafted with full attitude and lease of freshness.

A Child Of The Jago SS12 Fashion show.

FOUR YEARS AND 10 MONTHS

The Humble Man Who Never Stops Smiling... Joy To The World.

Myself and Daniel Chow - Taken A While Back.

His name is Daniel Chow,a good friend and a brother to me for some years now - 4 years and 10 months if I counted correctly. 


It is very funny how we met and became friends after. I have sworn to secrecy not to type it out. Not that it is any embarrassing. Being a good friend I will abide by the SWORN SECRECY.


Daniel is a young man who has really good sense of style and that is one of the many things that caught my eyes when I first saw him.

His style is really effortless, straight to the point and fun. When asked what his style was... 'Why put yourself in a style or fashion pigeon hole? I wear whatever clothing that appeals to me and make it my own' said Daniel Chow 


That to a far extend is accurate. Anyway, till now, Mr Chow continues to exhumes effortless style and the other pleasant thing about this young man is, his continues smile he has on his face. Not forgetting the cool,collected and humble nature embedded in him.


Say hello to him when you see him. Who knows, he might cross your path.


Pleasure!

LAND'S END CALLING!

Land's End Angels Looking Up In The Heavenly West.

Polo Shirts /  Chino Shorts - By Land's End.
(Models)L-R Max,Andre,Michael.
Creative Director - ChasebondStyle
Photographer - Rusty

Among the hundred of Polaroid that laid before me on the day of selecting the best and appropriate picture to be featured in the 10th issue of HUF magazine - www.hufmagazine.com I came across this one and it just made think of 'looking up in the heavens and deciding to go west'. 


'Go West' the song title by Franklin Goes To HollyWood - a trip down the memory lane. And another Biblical trip is the Three Wise Men of which the above photograph can be attributed to. Not sure of laughing at this minute...


There are more of these exciting pictures to see in the 10th issue of HUF Magazine - which is NOW OUT in hard copy as well as digital and can be ordered online. How good is that? 


In addition, I have written a very interesting piece to go with the shoot. It's worth reading so don't miss it.


Now go get your HUf!


Pleasure!

Sonna Rele In Bryce Aime AW11 Piece & Miista AW11 Footwear.

Sonna Rele - Singer/Song Writer.
Styling - Charles Ampadu.
Photographer - Rusty.

SONNA RELE as seen in Bryce Aime AW11 dress and Miista AW11 Footwear performed an intimate gig at the ever so stylish MacQueen Bar in shoredtich on Thursday, 6th Octocber 2011 to live audiences, invited guest and close friends.


Among the songs she sang acousticly were ' Bring On the Rain' and 'A Brand New Day'. The latter is Sonna's latest debut single which has had a good review and it's now out to purchase on itunes. Great tunes!

RICHARD JAMES AUTUMN/WINTER 2011 DIMPLE TIE.

Dimples are retro.

Richard James AW11
www.richardjames.co.uk

The famous 'Windsor Knot' was nothing to do with tying technique, but the requisition of extra-thick silk-weave ties requisitioned by Edward VIII, which made a simple schoolboy knot appear dense.

There are only a certain number of ways to tie a tie, and the optimum is the 'Nicky',  a five-move twist that provides simplicity, comfort, and elegance.

Large knots and small knots are reflections of a man's personality. 

A simple, cool, small knot is the perfect complement to a coolly, comfortable personality. 

A large knot is assertive.

There is an eight-move knot that creates a similar effect, but it requires a much lighter silk.

The basic rules are: choose your weight, then your knot.

But dimples are in.

THE PIONEER - YVON CHOUINARD

'Man On Ice'

Here is a little read about the founder of Patagonia and how it all started. I hope you enjoy it...

Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard has always drawn something from nothing. And he believes in subtracting, not adding.

He taught himself carpentry and ironmongery, and he entrusted his business to other inspired individuals while he travelled to the ends of the earth (Himalaya, Patagonia) developing new techniques of climbing, on vertical rock faces, vertiginal peaks, and ice.

The original conception was a hand-made collection of climbing pitons, paring the material to the minimum, utilising artisinal methods with practical experience.

Clothing came later, as the climbing kit of the day was too moisture-retentive and heavy. Yvon developed a series of fabrics that are insulating and light, and then expanded into the field of casual wear.

Make a trip to the 6A Langley Street, Covent Garden store, and judge for yourself.

NEW COLLECTION OF BELTS FROM ZANACCO

'You Need Control, keep Your Waist In Line' By Charles Ampadu - Chasebond Style.

The belt, some men like wearing it and others do not. That does not necessarily mean as a man you should not have a belt in your wardrobe. A time will come when you will require it to enhance your look.


The belt is one of the most valuable accessory a man should possess no matter what. Same as it would be a crime as a modern day man NOT to own a suite. The same can be said for a waist belt.


Belt wearing even though can be termed as accessory plays a vital role in mens fashion. It has always and will always do. One needs control to keep your waist in line I dare say. 


Zanacco have a great new collection of waist belt to keep you in shape and naturally tone your thighs. Well it is a proven fact that belt wearing actually keeps you thigh in shape.


Zanacco belts are designed to for those who understand the benefits of proportion. The waist is the center of the body.


What the belt from Zanacco does is, it wraps you up exquisitely to have the feel good factor.


Time to take a good look at these brand new immaculate A/W12 belts from Zanacco. 

Savino Nero -  Zanacco AW12

Martini Maro - Zanacco AW12

Martini Choco - Zanacco AW12

Alanzo Maro - Zanacco AW12

STOCKISTS

WOLF AND BADGER

NOTTING HILL, LONDON

WWW.WOLFANDBADGER.COM

ETERNO

CONDUIT STREET, LONDON

WWW.ETERNOLONDON.CO.UK

GREENS OF SUNNINGDALE

SUNNINGDALE, BERKSHIRE

WWW.GREENS-FORHIM.COM

JOHN GOODWIN

WINDSOR

WWW.JOHNGOODWIN-ONLINE.COM

BIEN CACHÉ

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

WWW.BIEN-CACHE.COM

KUKA-ME FLAGSHIP STORE OPENS - 4TH OCTOCBER 2011

Kuka-Me Opens Its First Ever Flagship Store On 5 Elgin Crescent, London W11 2JA 


The wait is now over. Kuka-me opens its flagship store today, 4th October 2011 to the general public.


So with further ado, I will like to announce the opening to the four conners of this Island (UK) and the world for that matter.


I will also endeavor you to make a trip down to 5 Elgin Crescent W11 2JA and  make some investment purchases.


 A little history here...Kuka-me was launched in 2009 by Reema Pachachi. Reema creates the original designs in her Notting Hill workshop, drawing inspiration from nature, architecture and textiles.


She creates original and timeless pieces which are ready-to-wear for the independent woman with an individual sense of style.


Men are not left out of Kuka-me's creations. Pieces such as pure silver cufflinks and bracelets are there to be allured and attained.


Therefore, I say its is a store that should not be missed. Here are some of the pieces to whet your appetite.

www.kuka-me.com

PATAGONIA STORE LAUNCH - 6A LANGLEY ST - COVENT GARDEN

www.patagonia.com

The night began with Jonathan Petty the European Marketing Manager taking us back in time about Patagonia being founded by Yvone Chouinard and how it was proud to launch its first ever flagship store in London capital on Langley street Covent Garden.

Jonathan also made mention of how it is important to Patagonia in choosing a building for their store that has a rich history in the community hence this present Covent garden store which was once formally part of the Watney Combe & Reid brewery and founded in 1837.

The store stands on a 4,340 square foot and with that kind of spacious area will stock or showcase the full range of Patagonia core technical  alphine and ski/snowboard products, and renowned Patagonian Lifestyle pieces and a footwear collection. And not forgetting the enigmatic kids lifestyle range.

We were later entertained to a life music by an indie band The collected Few. They belted some amazing tunes which really got everyone moving their feet down the store's basement. 

The Patagonia flagship on 6A largely street, Covent Garden is opened now and its been opened since the 15th of September 2011.

It will be worth checking out the first Patagonia flagship store in Covent Garden and in the Uk for that matter. 

There so many pieces from the Patagonia AW11 from my styling point of view that could be put together give you the inner city and cosmopolitan look. 

Pleasure!

MY WINTER SENSES

Does It Really Winter for You?

I am a fan of the winter season in London, the random rain, occasional sunshine and the fast approach of darkness. It is a nonstalgia feeling. Yes, it does really winter for me.


The cold weather is just a cold weather and like me I love to wear the right clothing and footwear to keep warm.


The best description for london weather is three season in one - autumn, winter, summer - so it always good to strike a balance with you clothing. 


Wearing layers is something one should opt for. You can always take a layer off if the temperature goes up vice versa.

My other favorite wear is the winter coat with a bit fur affair. This is where you wear light clothing underneath the heavy winter coat. This look is comfortable, it keeps warm and stylish, and there is assurance of movement.

Land's End Winter 2011 Parka

The parka jacket is another of my lovelies. Everyone needs to have a parka in their wardrobe. It is one of the winter protective clothing you can just put on and be ready to go. It might sound outrageous, but teaming up a parka jacket with shorts with boots is a combo of mine. Get this look.


One needs a footwear that could withstand all the winter adversaries. There is nothing worse that to have a cold feet.


There are a few new names of footwear I can suggest which for me can rock the winter season trend.


First on my list is the Martine Rose CAT AW11. It is very exclusive, tough, trendy and has a distinctive colour features.

Vane Winter 2011
(Sebago)

>> The whole of the Sebago AW11 collection - which I have talked about in my previous blog. 

 The winter season is a season of fun the way I see. Immense yourself with your clothing and right footwear. 


For men, I would say invest in a good long winter coat or jacket, good woolen soaks, silk scarf and durable footwear be it for work or lesiure.


The key trend for me this autumn winter is keeping it simple and clean cut. 

Less is more!

JOCK FAIRWEATHER S/S12 LONDON FASHION WEEK LAUNCH PARTY AT MAHIKI

Stand Tall And Elegant In Jock Fairweather Spring/Summer 2012 footwear.


One of the astonishing launch parties I was invited to during this year's London Fashion Week was Jock Fairweather's.


The launch in Mahiki was graced with fashion writers, buyers, fashionistas, shoe lovers etc.

(L-R) Myself, Jock Fairweather and Karma-Style

Jock Fairweather is the new hot thing to come out of London College of fashion. He launched his own women's footwear right after he had graduated - Jock Fairweather Label. And there was no better time to celebrate the launch of his spring/summer 2012 ladies footwear than London Fashion Week.


To the launch the JF S/S 12 footwear collection saw some of ladies parading in the dinstictive eyecatching footwear.

Jock fairweather S/S12

  The ladies seemed really comfortable and confident wearing the shoes which goes to show that not only does footwear look good but it is wearable. 


What makes the shoes distinctive is the colour blocking. They in-effect stand out and can be seen to compliment and outfit one wears.


The night couldn't end without me dancing and enjoying myself. After all it was London Fashion Week and one had to be in the mood to do fashion and be fashion.

Jock Fairweather And friends.

The launch was a success and the Jock Fairweather ladies footwear has come to stay. 


To view the entire S/S12 collection visit www.jockfairweather.com


Pleasure!