.: Wrangler - Gifting Suite.

.: Wrangler - Gifting Suite.

Wrangler - Gifting Suite.

Creativity Is what Makes You Who You Are So Embrace It And Set Off


Wrangler the denim brand set up in the 1940s has been enjoying their longevity to this day and age. This goes to prove that genuine quality last forever.


This was my second time being invited by kind hearted team of Surgery PR to Wrangler Gifting Suite. Last year's was just pleasurable,being in a suite full of different ranges of Wrangler Denim pieces was just epic.


This year's gifting suite was held in 25 Heddon on Regent Street where upon arrival I was offered a chilled glass of champagne. The Surgery PR team has to be said are know how to get the 'work' done. 

From there I was taken through the latest BLUE BELL COLLECTION S/S11... legend has it that a group of railroad workers who bought the overalls at the Hudson store gave C.C Hudson ( founder of Wrangler) the bell, and after spending time in the factory, the bell - like everything else - became covered in blue denim dust, hence "Blue Bell".

Wrangler jeans has now become icon for the youth culture, synonymous with every age the world over.


My Wrangler gifts were a pair Spencer loose fit denim trousers - unique in its colour and comfort. The loose fit is perfect - movement and comfort wise. A look I am looking forward to create.


The other generous gift was the Wrangler denim Jacket -  with this denim jacket comes functionality, and durability. It is one of those jacket that looks better as the years goes by. Visually, it appeals and fit wise, its   tells a whole different story.


 Wrangler after many years is still embarking and creating on a whole different level. Only best things can be said for the quality of the Wrangler pieces.


 Long live Wrangler!


Long live Team Surgery PR.

FAMILY AFFAIR WITH LAND'S END - 2011/2012 Autumn Winter.

'We Work Hard to Create Versatile Outwear for The Whole Family.'by Land's End.

Four Of  The Best
www.landsend.co.uk

Where does your land end? Certainly not at Winter, for sure. And if it had to end, who would you want there to be with you?

The family. So forget 2012, and take a look at these gorgeous down jackets from LAND'S END 

to see you through the snowy nights ahead. In a severe blizzard, guess who goes first.

The man. That's why LAND'S END have created an exclusive quilted down jacket with superb layering, that will keep him going to harpoon that last moose.

Then there is the lady's chalet long coat, capacious enough to let a couple of little ones sneak inside.

But LAND'S END have provided for the tough survivors as well. Girls and boys, both have their own down jackets, so they can go off hunting on their own.

LAND'S END provides a complete family survival kit.

It looks good, too. 


Pleasure!

FASHION ROCKS STORE OPENING IN WESTFIED STRATFORD

Rock.It has always been the baseline of fashion, and now it is the forefront.

With music and experimentalism, twelve thousand square feet of atmosphere and light are moving into Westfield Stratford City.

On the edge of the Olympic Park, Stratford City will offer the opportunity to brush shoulders with some of the world's best-honed bodies.

The range of brands is unparalleled in Europe, and  offers you the full gamut from Street Legal to haute couture

FASHION ROCKS is double-height, super glam, and opposite the most acclaimed building of the Olympic complex: the Aqua-centre. 

You can dream about your swallow-stroke triumph as you select your fitted jacket for tomorrow's deal.

Everything is touch-screen, and you will have plenty of time to see Usan Bolt perform his famous false start.

Well-dressed, well-satisfied, and, well, maybe not so well-timed.

But sprint to FASHION ROCKS at Westfield Stratford City, for a champion's look.

Opening Date - 13th Of September 2011.

SEBAGO ARTISAN COLLECTION A/W 11

' Its The Love Of Art That Innovates Perfection And Let Desire Flow.'


Excitement and innovation through collaboration is what Sebago believes in as a brand. And over the years they have had various talented individuals around the world work with the Sebago brand.


Sebago are now proud to introduce the Artisan Collection taken from the best of their exclusive design collaboration . From the origin of their collaborative partnership with colette, to the more recent pairing with Billykirk, authentic sebago products have been updated for a younger generation of Sebago enthusiasts.


Here are the collaborators with their exclusive designs


VANE

His style has always been influenced be the New york downtown. His designs have had a strong following due to his iconic and modern craftsmanship.


This season Vane has brought his enthusiasm to the iconic Docksides boat shoe, re-materilising it for their generation in the latest Vane X Sebago collection, Future Heritage.


BILLYKIRK

This collaboration is a true homage to the dockworkers and boat makers who over the past 40 years have worn Sebago.


In their quest for creating refined and evolved work gear, the brothers, Chris and Kirk from Billykirk have teamed up with Sebago, developing their leather-working expertise to produce their take on the traditional Fairheaven oxford and boot, modern evolution of the authentic dockworker shoe


RONNIE FIEG

Fearless in his street smarts and high-style, Ronnie Fieg is known to be radical style activist and also for playing instrumental part in defining and guiding trends.

Fieg epitomizes fashion forward and has a strong following who share their love of daring, designs and individuality. Fieg has lent his skills to a capsule of unique styles complimenting and innovating distinctive Sebago  footwear.


It is an experience we all love to be part of. I am a cult follower of Sebago and especially Ronnie Fieg - the tussles detailing footwear. It is a must have for me.

JOCK FAIRWEATHER SPRING/SUMMER 2012

'Rather Than Objectifying The Wearer, The Jock Fairweather Ladies Footwear Claims To Empower Her In All Aspects Of Her Life'.  

JOCK FAIRWEATHER

The name might ring bell 'Jock Fairweather' and you might probably seen his shoe collection in the press - The Courier Mail, Brisbane News, The Age to name but a few and various fashion shows both here in London and abroad. 

I had the pleasure meeting of Jock and that was when we struck up the conversation about his designs.

Jock Fairweather is the creative designer for the Jock Fairweather ladies footwear. His very own brand he created after graduating from London College of Fashion and since then he has never looked back.

Joanna (S/S 12)

Jock's collection comes in a demure mix of heels and a captivating on trend wedges. The Spring/Summer 12 range are hyperfeminine and unapologetically epic.

The best of leather - stinggray skins and specailly commissioned silk pattern from designer from Suki Cheema - is used to create this cutting edge footwear. The colour blocking and quirkiness of the footwear is what makes it appealing and more alluring.

Jane (S/S12)

The optical effect of Jock Fairweather's ladies footwear is to lengthen and attenuate the wear's legs and make her stand tall, giving a good posture.

The Spring/Summer 12 collection breaths comfort. It also maximizes the slenderness , height and strengthens the walk of the wear. This is what I call stopping on-lookers in their tracks. These shoes are made for walking, and walking tall and elegant is what it makes you.

Jock Fairweather S/S 12 Footwear collection is a testament of the great design and innovation to come. 

See more of the S/S 12 collection on www.jockfairweather.com

The Portrait Of Charles In The Name Of Art.

'Style Flowed From The Combination And beauty Was Assured.' by Charles Ampadu

This photograph was taken by a final year Photography student Michael who asked me if he could photograph me for his final Art project. The answer was yes. I am a lover of Art and I visualise the beauty of art in everything I see and touch.

Being his project, he had the imagination and I had the style. So therefore the two ideas merged and melded to form this piece of art.  His vision was based on the contours of the male form.

The beauty of a man was assured and art took it's rightful place.

... as style and elegance emerged as perfect couple.

Academy Of Freelance Makeup - AOFM

The Academy Of Freelance Make up (AOFM)Is Growing And Making A Strong Impact.

www.aofmpro.com

I have been wanting to write about AOFM for quite a while now since was invited to their Studio which stands on three magnificent floors on Dean street in the West End a while back.

I was given a tour on each floor and I was amazed by the place in terms of the number of products and equipments they had. Just about every make up colour you could think of. I can not say I wasn't flabbergasted.

I know lots of you in the fashion world or industry very well know AOFM. And for those of my readers who do not know, allow me to share my love and admiration for AOFM with you.

As you can see from the header AOFM stands for Academy Of Freelance Makeup. And AOFM  has worked on some of the leading magazines we have the moment - Vogue, Tattler, Haper's Bazaar etc 

The AOFM harbors some of the world best and qualified artist who in their years of work in the fashion industry have achieved tremendously and made it work in any aspect be it high fashion, edgy, couture you name it - they have done it all. 

The above experts talked about form the AMOF pro and now what they do is impact their knowledge, experience and know how onto the new talent/academy students that are coming up.

The AOFM pro is a result made up of these team of world's make up artist. AOfM has studios in London,I stated earlier Paris, New york and Milan. 

How can one talk about London Fashion Week and not make mention Of AOFM?  The AOFM pro plays a vital role during fashion week around the world and it has been know for them to over 30 runway shows during Fashion Week. That's certainly some work of art...


This season they are the official backstage for New york Couture fashion Week, Runway Shows at New York Fashion. And like stated earlier they are a playing a pivotal role in London Fashion Week this season as well.

Having had a chat with its founders,Jana Ririnui and Jason Mallet I gathered that, they really believed in helping other professional makeup artist in using the best ever artisan tools to achieve a fine and demure result in their work.

 This is why the Academy (AOFM pro)team came up designed their own AOFM pro branded 24 piece professional brush kit. 

In addition to that they have published two top notch books and the latest one that was launched entitled, Make Up Is Art. This is a must read I have to insist. Well, it goes without saying how makeup can transform once appearance. It also touches on basic skincare and other issues.

Pleasure!

Taste The Trend

The Three on Trend Cocktails Exclusively Tailored by Vista At The Trafalgar Hotel For London Fashion Week

(L-R)  Gemstone Glory, Sweet Golightly And The Lady Is A Vamp.

The finest cocktails, the best company, the most congenial atmosphere and the most accommodating host. 

That is what it was like on Wednesday the 24th August 2011- at the launch of the 'Taste The Trend' at the magnificent and breath taking Vista Rooftop Bar Of Trafalgar Hotel. 

It is certainly going to be the place to 'chill' and relax with your stylish Taste The Trend cocktail during London Fashion week.

Taste The Trend is a three eye popping, stylish as well as trendy cocktail drinks that has been created with their own individual taste.

To make drinking of the cocktails so much fun and out of this world, each will be served with its very own, and stylish Temple Spa Nail Gloss in Monaco,Marrakech and Cassis 

Now time to let you more about the three stylish and trendy cocktails...

Gemstone Glory

It has been created using a base of refreshing champagne, Blu Curacao and Lychee Liquor.

This cocktail is the height of his glamour and its topaz colour captures the rich sumptuous jewel tones seen in Jasper Garvida sparkling trend.

Sweet Golightly

Is the cocktail named after Miss Holly Golightly which is like a trip back to memory lane of elegance and sophistication.

Flavours: basil infused Gin Mare Gin giving it a spin of classic martini. Sweet Golightly is a  reminicent of the 40s chic as seen by the likes of Prada and Gucci in their S/S 11.

The Lady Is A Vamp

Is a drink not for the fainthearted. Made with Black Moth vodka, Mozart Dark and a hint of Absinthe, its deliciously racy and guaranteed to make you blush. 

And Qualities like dark,seduction and fetishsm as a trend, seen at McQueen and Giles embodies this cocktail. 

The Lady Is A Vamp cocktail also pays homage to Lady Gaga and the wacky out fits she wore on he Monster Ball Tour.

It is the cocktail for hip, trendy and the sophisticated. Well aren't we all?

These demure cocktails are available until September 30th 2011.

Pleasure. 

www.trafalgarhotel.com

Exclusive Paul Costelloe A/W 11 Pop-up shop At John Lewis - Oxford Street During London Fashion Week.

Costelloe Creates The Man

The new 35- piece collection - jackets, suits, shirts, gorgeous coats, and irresistible accessories - will float you on a wave upon wave of silk and linen (scarves, bow tie and ties) from the  runway to the sunlit street.

Each piece is individually numbered, one yo seven, so if you buy more than one , you will always be able to tell them apart. And more also it is going to be the only piece ever to be made.

John Lewis, with their innovative strategy, will be offering the limited collection on-line for the first time; and they will also have a dedicated window in their Oxford Street Flagship Store.

The  above selected collection of pieces from Paul Costelloe's opening A/W 11 of London Fashion Week show will be launched for two weeks only. And this will be right after the opening of Paul Costelloe's S/S 12 runway show on the 16th of September 2011 at Somerset House. 

An especial aspect of Paul Costelloe is his use of traditional fabrics - harris tweed and shetland wool, for example - which formed an integral part of his A/W 11 collection.

The whole range is an illustration of the cloth - and garment-maker, with a new-century of the Bohemian, earth and citrus touched of the moment.

The exclusive range is every man's must have and this is what I call a good investment in a trend that will last you a life time.

Costello creates the MAN!

KIRK ORIGINALS EYE-WEAR.

'We Will Move Heaven And Earth To Provide The Service To Which You Have Become Accustomed.'

www.kirkoriginals.com

These are the words of Jason Kirk, the owner and inspiration behind the Brand Kirk Originals.


The statement goes to show how well Kirk Originals spectacles are made, to achieve a level of individuality not before seen in the market.


They set a frame for your face. You become the portrait.


They are quite apart from any eye-wear I have come across. I always strive to discover individuality  and quality in designer pieces.


The pair I chose and will be wearing courtesy Jason Kirk is from the New Sculpture Range. It is stylish and personally distinctive. This pair has a sky-red frame, with orange inset; these will turn heads   from the four corners of the world.


London Fashion Week in September 2011 will feature the author of Kirk Originals, as he presents his wide of eye-wear.


The Kirk family of products is growing strongly . Be part of it and stay original.


Contact Details:


6 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XE.
Telephone 020 74770060
Email    conduit@kirkoriginals.com

NUJ NOVAKHETT FALL 2012

Nuj Novakhett Fall 2011 - www.nujnovakhett.com

'Nuj Novakhett Fall collection brings them all together in a Unique collection for the coming season'

Fall... an ambiguous word... Fall through or Fall forward. Another is Fall to be reborn.


But this season. Fall means the Fall Holiday collection from NYC womenswear designer, Nuj Novakhett.


This eponymous line is established through out the United States with followers Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian, and La Aniston, among others.


Novakhett, who is an American of Thai descent, creates a highly feminine vision, urban chic with a hint of vintage.


The Fall 2011 collection will match the changing seasons: colours bleaching to white, delicate texture to complement pale winter, and heavy coats for protection against the cold.


Novakhetts believes in truth through revealing. Keep it simple, but sweet.
Signature looks and fabrics include body-fitting dresses in canvas, bare-fronted chiffon tops, backless silk dresses, and cropped jackets.


The Novakhett Fall collection will take the wind and snow, the parties, into the New Year, and the start of a new Spring.


Pleasure!

WHEN CHARLES MET JAINNISA

Jainnisa - Creator Of Jainnisa Beauty Product and Me

 Jainnisa is the creator of the Jainnisa  beauty product. They consist of natural bath products and skin beauty products made from carefully selected Thai plant extract and essences. 

The way our skin feels and looks and is so important to us all. It is the first thing one gets to look at first glance.

I met Jainnisa a few months back at the launch of her products. Talking to her about the product range she had master minded and also about how best to nourish ones skin has been an eye opener till this day.

The truth is, Jainnisa's product makes you feel luminously poised, your skin feels smooth and silky,and you feel perfectly balanced.

My bath these days is like bathing in the tropics, it elixirs and sooth my skin. And the natural plant extracts revives my whole body.

I guess I have to say let Jainnisa  beauty product sooth body and soul.

It works.

www.jainnisa.com

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Beg, Borrow Or Steal

Premium Denim Line Takes The Show With Debut Collection

Beg, Borrow or Steal A/W 11/12

Beg, Borrow or Steal A/W 11/12

Beg, Borrow or Steal A/W 11/12

Beg, Borrow or Steal is a premium denim line that is launching it debut collection this A/W 11-12

BBS is breaking boundaries, with it pioneering outlook on denim, versatile looks, and high-quality fitting.

Prices range up to £70.

There are four basic looks:

1. Carrie - Skinny

2. Sienna - Boot Cut

3. Kelly - Straight Fit

4. Kimberly - skinny Flare.

Colours floods the collection; blues, reds, scarlet, hot pink, white and emerald.

Fit and form are key. Manual whiskering and careful distressing add an especial touch.

This is where I say, make a bee-line to House of Fraser and make your choice from the autumn/winter range.