BRUCE OLDFIELD

Bruce Oldfield

He is a legend in my eyes. I am taking about Bruce Oldfield. This is the designer who has achieved a lot in his time and continuous to break new grounds in the couture- sphere.  Bruce up till now dresses some of the most influential women in the world. His creation makes everyone feel sexy, charmed  and exquisite.

Given three pieces from his couture collection to use for an editorial was something to write home about. Very fortunate enough, one had the best dependable team to carry out this editorial and make it a success.

The editorial which took place in the prestigious Edge Of Arabia Art gallery at Testbed 1 was smoothly executed. There is nothing better to describe the theme as the quintessential of a modern woman.

The editorial will be coming out soon. 

MODEL PROFILE AS SEEN ON ROUGH UK WITH MODELS FROM NEVS.

Every month ROUGH UK www.rough-online.com teams up with one established modelling agency in London to bring about what ROUGH UK calls ROUGH PROFILE. 

In November they teamed up Nevs Model Agency to Profile some their selected models who were captured in you natural state of mind. Outfit courtesy Levi's and Monkee jeans

Styling/ directing - Cuba Charles

Photographer - Philip Scott

MUA & Grooming - Lesley Vye

Mimi

Kwame

Jay

Georgia

Jabok

Morwenna

Christie 

Edison

ROUGH PROJECT ON ROUGH-ONLINE

Every month ROUGH UK (www.rough-online.com) gets to team up with a modelling agency in London to shoot some of their selected models for what is theme 'ROUGH PROJECT'. The models both male and female later get to answer a few Q&As about themselves and the industry they work in. 

The month of October saw me doing my thing with one of the world's leading modelling agency NEXT Model Management.Here are the chosen ones I had work with. It was joy.

• Photography - PHILIP SCOTT
• Styling /Directing - CUBACHARLES
• Grooming - SIAN DUKE Using VO5 Extreeme Styling.

Jace Moody

Harry Royds

Josh Stanford

Komo Kurata 

http://www.rough-online.com/article/1322-rough-profile-tomo-kurata-from-next-model-management

Olga Z

Jessica Pantano

Kia Low

Wylie Hays

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE AS SEEN ON ROUGH

Be bold, be wild and be free I guess! Sian Duke the make up artist and myself wanted create something fun to enjoy. Was vision accomplished? oh yes! It was fun and we told a story - Be bold, be fun and be free.

LINK:http://www.rough-online.com/article/1222-on-the-bright-side

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• Photography - PHILIP SCOTT

• Conceptual Stylist - CUBA CHARLES
• Make up & Hair Stylist - SIAN DUKE
• Models - LYDIA GRAHAM & KATIE BURNS @ MODELS 1
• Specials thanks to TESTBED 1 (http://www.testbed1.com

SPACE EFFECT AS SEEN ON ROUGH

This editorial was shot in a lift hence the title 'Space Effect'. 

See the rest on the on the link below...

http://www.rough-online.com/editorial/1067-space-effect

• Stylist / Directing: CUBA CHARLES
• Photographer: STEFANO VENTURI
• Assistant Photographer: PAZ DEAN
• Design Layout: DIDYER ZARATE

• Grooming: NORA BELOVAI & ANN-MARIE LAWSON
• Models: Nahel Drici & Jack-Daniel Bain @ MandP models

BLOCK OUT THE HARSH SUN RAYS AND SEE THE DISTANCE - RED OR DEAD SUNGLASSES.

Red or Dead Sunglasses @ SpecSavers

Well it is about understanding and knowing your face shape.So let's keep simple, straight forward and effective. Wearing sunglasses is fun. And the enjoy of it, is the extent it goes in transforming the way you look is always much to be desired. 

 It's true as well was pertinent to protect ones eyes from the harshness of the sun but at the same time we want to do that by looking the part i.e funky,cool and collected.

These sunglasses from Red or Dead is unique in shape and style. Another quality attribute is the easy wear-ability and the comfort it provides when worn. It also offers simplicity, durability and once again protection for the sun rays. You can pick a pair up for £99 at SpecSavers now.

GO!

RED TEARDROP WITH A BLINK OF AN - RED OR DEAD Ts.

 'A Blood Teardrop, a Blink Towards What is Happening Around us, and an Acknowledgement of Global Forces Beyond our Control.'

Ts are various as we are. Slip into your favorite T, and you are you.

Sloppy or tight, Ts give us the look we want. Laid back or uptight, stressed or cool, they wrap us in our personality. No other garment has the same out-of-the-door snatch of the T. One moment, you are in dreamland. Next moment, you are on the street.

RED OR DEAD is this summer's personality. This summer's design features a blood teardrop, a blink towards what is happening around us, and an acknowledgement of global forces beyond our control. Sad, but true.

This design will vintage well, and commemorate a summer of thought.

Wear one and be part of the epoch. Nod in the street.

Snap a pair for just £19.00.

Go!

LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN - J.W ANDERSON

When Boys Talk, They Talk About Their Fantasises. 

J.W ANDERSON SS14

Is there such a thing as The modern man? Is that what Jonathan Saunders conjured in his spring summer 2014 collection? Now the question is, what makes a man? Is it the way he dresses and the nature of his masculinity?  If that be the case then, J.W failed in that department as many would say there is no way a man's man will be caught wearing his S/S14 collection. On the other hand one would say there are a breed of young fashion lovers on the scene  who  will kill for a collection like that. I guess we are in a age where men are becoming more liberal. Anderson is hammering the fact that it's cool to look  eclectic and still be a man.

An the end of the day, that is what fashion is about. It's   certainly meant to be fun, diverse and breaking boundaries. We view, make up our own opinion and settle down with what best works for us. Are we ready as men to be seen in the  above. I leave that decision in your capable hands.

FARAH INTRODUCES SS13 FARAH VINTAGE LAID BACK STYLE.

Farah Vintage SS13

Spring summer  seems to be one of the exciting seasons. It is one of those time to shed off some of the layers of your clothing and walk free. One can not avoid the excitement of updating and infusing some style trend into your wardrobe during this season.

Talking about trend infusion, Farah Vintage has introduced their latest drop SS13 product. The inspiration gotten from 1950s American and modern bright  The collection boast of patterned shirting, coloured blazers, waxed spring jacket and classic Oxford shirts.

One of the laid back trends for this SS13 seasons that just sets the tone for individuality. Farah has always based its modules on creating quality, individuality and distinctiveness. The style quality of the brand is affordable making it accessible for your summer trend up date. 

Farah Vintage is available on ASOS and House of Fraser. Every purchase made over fifty pounds on any of the Farah Vintage pieces you are guaranteed goodie bag.

The above promotion runs across all the House of Fraser departmental stores across the country. This weekend promotion is running at these following places: Bristol, Plymouth, Cardiff, Hull and Croydon.

PAM HOGG AW13

Pam Hogg does Ballet on the Runway.

Keep True - Wrangler F/W12 Nature Inspired Collection.

The mantel returns for Wrangler fall/winter 12 original denim brand for outdoors. The new fall/winter 12 themed 'Keep True' has it's inspiration from nature - the lakeside, shades of cut-open stones etc which reflects the autumnal colour palette and denim treatments recreating textured surfaces of rocks and minerals.

The F/W12 constitutes of strong range of outwear, heavy knitwear and autumnal chinos which sits alongside the classic wrangler fit denim.

Authenticity cuts through the men's collection - styles like regular tapered 'Ben' and heritage regular-fit 'Evan'. Whiles the women's focuses on updating their iconic boot fit with 'Sylvie' and championing the skinny fit with popular stokes.

What sets the wrangler fall/winter 12 apart is it's strong attribute for the eye-catching colour palette, quality assured outwear and the new washes available in denim.

Fall/winter12 with Wrangler is style being authentic and original.
Keep it real and keep it true.Peace! 

The young protagonists - REPLAY Fall / Winter 2012-2013 Campaign (Exclusive)

It's the young, fresh and stylish faces chosen by Replay to head their Fall/Winter 2012 - 2013 campaign. Emily Di Donato and Miles Macmillian are the new unique protagonists for the F/W 12-13 advertising campaign.

Thierry Le Goues, the talented French photographer who in 2000 was the brain behind the memorable Replay campaign has successfully come up yet again with another up-to -date stylish 2012-2013 fall/winter campaign for Replay.

The blue/indigo tone of the collection pop out more due to Thierry's use of classic dark background which gives way to a new colour and the warm brown goes well with the denim. This advertising campaign will be hitting 35 countries across the globe. It's the Replay thing! Go!

The Macallan Annie Leibovitz campaign 'Waiting List' opens - behind the scenes video teaser

Collectors of Annie Leibovitz, photography, fine whiskies and fans of acclaimed Scottish actor Kevin McKidd can go online to www.themastersofphotogrpahy.com (from 24^th May 2012) to register their interest in one of the 1000 limited edition bottles of The Macallan that will be paired with a signed Annie Leibovitz print as part of The Masters of Photography: Annie Leibovitz Edition.

THE NEW MAN

(L-R) Ben Is Wearing Blazer and Shirt by Lambretta S/S12. Sunglasses By Kirk Originals. Shoes by Herring Shoes. Trousers Model's own
Min Is wearing Velvet blazer by Paul Costelloe S/S12. Shirt by Lambretta S/S12. Shoes by Herring Shoes. Faded Denim Model's own.

The idea of wearing new clothes with brilliant originality and invention is wonderful and appreciation should given to all these designers. 

But to use  the same  clothes to create or invent a new man, who is wondrous, versatile, genuine, free, open to all forms style  is what It is all about.


Read more of this in the current issue of HUF magazine - www.hufmagazine.com which is out now. Get your copy.


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Stylist/ Creative Director - Cuba Charles
Photographer - OAT.
Grooming - Violet Zeng.

SMART BUYS FOR THE WINTER SEASON - ENERGIE MENSWEAR

Winter Is No Frivolity , Be The 'Energie' Man - Its your Smart Buy For This Winter... Be a Winner!

Lets get real here guys... winter is here and its all about being able look good and rock your look even though it might be freezing cold.

The Energie man's A/W 11-12 collection is what we should be rocking with this winter for its durability, stylishness and the edge it will give you to combat the winter weather.

Padded Winter Denim Jacket By Energie.

Pieces like the padded denim jacket are a must-have and a smart buy this season. The padded inside keeps the warmth within. Team that with your boots and a pair of loose fit denim jeans and you are set to rock the street.

The knitwear from the Energie range is not to be forgotten. Like they say, the chunkier the wear, the warmer you feel. The best style tip: a fitted Energie shirt with knitwear and denim slim-fit jeans; team them up with boots.

With their strong, rigorous winter denim jeans, Energie does not follow established trends; they focus on using quality materials and fabric to create outstanding and cutting-edge designs.

The men's winter range from Energie is a smart buy, with various denim pieces to accessories that are going to combat the weather and still maintain your cool.  

Energie has shops all around the world for you to visit, or you can shop online at www.energie,it

Waist Length Coat -  A Feel Of The Military Look.

Chunky Woolen Scarf - Winter Warmer.

SEBAGO STORE LAUNCH - REGENT STREET

EVENT: SEBAGO STORE LAUNCH.

WHERE: 78 REGENT STREET, LONDON

WHAT WE ATE: CANAPES, OYSTERS - WWW.OYSTERMEISTER.COM

WHAT WE DRUNK : BRUT

Last night - 23 November, 2011- saw the launch of the first ever Sebago flagship store on Regent Street in London. 

Who wouldn't be a fan of this American brand in terms of their innovating craftsmanship, style and attention to details. 

www.sebago.com

Over the years Sebago have had various talented individuals such as Vane, Billy Kirk (Chris & Chris), Ronnie Fieg work with the brand.

The Nautical theme store is on two floor - lower ground floor and a first floor- which is spacious, airy and bright. It is a known fact that  Sebago has a very strong and dedicated following. And these dedicated fan are certainly not going to be disappointed with their A/W 11- 12 collection at the store.

The new Store is now open so go and immense yourself in the nautical theme and create  yourself a look that says you are a Sebago clan.

I can not end without thanking the Chase Pr team who made the night a great success. 

Well Done.