This week we are concentrating on a music themed issue. How style is often associated and dictated by the music that we hear. This issue promices to be a good isue as we dissect music and fashion.
By Sean Taylorson
Men’s Wear
Mod’s & Rockers
Music is very influential on fashion as we have seen
throughout all of the decades from the 20’s to 2012. As we know that the 60’s
era was the era of the Mod’s and Rockers...with fights, fashion and of course music,
with bands such as The Who and The Beatles from the 60’s. Today we have a pair
who style themselves as a Mod and a Rocker, Alex Turner and Miles Kane. Alex
Turner from the Arctic Monkeys styles himself as more of a Rocker from the Rock
and Roll era of the 50’s, while Miles Kane styles himself as a Mod. These two
joined to create the band we know as The Last Shadow Puppets. 
There were two big designers for the Mod’s, both being Mod’s
themselves. Paul Smith was a Mod in the 60’s and so was Ben Sherman. With Ben
Sherman stating that he was a definite Mod by branding the name Ben Sherman
with the Mod logo. These designers are big suit makers, with fitting suits and
skinny ties. Most of the Mod’s favoured mode of transport was the vesper
scooter. As a Mod it was very easy to say stylish and suave. To recreate this
timeless look I would pick out a fitting suit from Paul Smith and a nice shirt
from Ben Sherman (for Ben Sherman are the panicle of men’s shirts), Topping off
with Chelsea boots from Kurt Geiger.
Suit from Paul Smith: http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/shop/home/
Shirt from Ben Sherman: http://www.bensherman.com/
Chelsea boots from Kurt Geiger: http://www.kurtgeiger.com/
Rockers followed the Rock and Roll music that was popular in
the 50’s. The rockers wore biker
clothing like leather jackets (usually from Harley) and biker boots, occasionally
they wore brothel creeper shoes. As we know the creeper shoes are in fashion at
the moment mostly among women, but they are androgynous. To recreate the rocker
style I would purchase a leather jacket from Calvin Klein, black denim jeans
from Levi and black biker boots from Diesel.
Black jeans from Levis: http://eu.levi.com/en_GB/index.html
Biker boots from Diesel: http://store.diesel.com/gb/men
By Sean Taylorson
Woman's Wear
Music Vs.
Fashion
Amy
Winehouse
A Star. A
Legend. An Inspiration.
Amy
Winehouse was many things to many people. Inspirational is just the start.
Inspiration is just a word when not
in context. But this talented lady made sure her context was known. She is
primarily known for her incredible voice, but also her character, social life
& statement fashion sense.
From bringing drama to the microphone, to making strong
prints fashionable. And not to mention that hair! Amy Winehouse brought the
beehive back big time! Inspired by retro eras & pin-up girls, her style was
unmistakable & added dramatically to her whole persona.
Above… Left: Successfully clashing tartan with leopard print in an on-stage statement. Right: Amy’s famous beehive hair-do & her retro-inspired tattoos, including a pin-up girl based on her Aunt Cynthia.
Her style divided genres. Not just her eclectic musical mix
of soul, jazz & RnB, but her fashion collaborations of leopard print &
tartan and laid back indie styles, pairing polo shirts with ballet pumps. Amy
Winehouse’s style definitely developed over the years, with her style becoming
more and more defined, along with her deep musically achievements. Her
popularity grew almost overnight, with everything about Amy instantly in the
spotlight. This resulted in fans imitating her individual style and she
eventually designed a collaborative clothing range with the preppy sportswear
brand Fred Perry, known for their polo shirts & sporty stripes.
Above... Left: Amy’s
laid-back look, including a polo shirt with a pink feminine twist & flat
ballet shoes which she was also known for. Right: One of the polo shirts Amy
helped design for her collection with Fred Perry.
Amy’s albums will always be there to live our lives’
soundtracks’ by, along with her sort after clothes designs. Talent always
remains.
By Annie Oakes
Our Own Designer Annie Oakes & Fashion Photography
Annie Oakes
Designs
Transitional
Tops
The key details of a ‘transitional’ piece, or a garment that
successfully supports you through the seasons, is definitely versatility. This
then ensures you many outfit options as the key piece will fit in perfectly
with your wardrobe.
In aim to follow this fashion commandment, I designed &
made a single top that one can wear in up to 4-ways!
Above… 1: Silver-guild lace & pom-pom trim front & matt-black
pleated crepe back
2: Matt-black pleated crepe material front panel & silver lace back
3: Black-sided lace front with mini pom-pom hem trim & shimmery
pleated effect back panel
4: Black wet-look pleated front panel &
black lace back
Photography by Sean Taylorson
When designing this reversible top, I had to considering the
seams and material sides to ensure the finish was the best when worn both ways
round. I wanted there to be a shimmer each way it was worn [because everyone
deserves to shine!] so I turned the pleated crepe’s matte side towards the lace
materials’ silver side. So on reversing the top, the lace turns black & the
pleats sparkle. Wear the lace on the front or the back to further increase the
opportunities of this look.
Transitional trends that appear to always to be in fashion
also work with this one garment. Trends such as metallic, picked up in the
materials’ finish, and textures, featured in the lace panel will guide you
through the temperamental seasons.
Please check out the rest of my Transitional Tops collection
on my Annie Oakes Designs Facebook Page…
By Annie Oakes
This Weeks Interview
Jack Mercer – The Carnabys
This week’s interview is a big one, lead singer of The
Carnabys, Jack Mercer. The Carnabys are an up-and-coming band situated in
London, and have played in many venues. I spoke to Jack from sunny Senen Cove
beach where he had been surfing all week. He reveals plans for the band as well
as an insight on the band members’ style, also plans to tear up Manchester’s
finest university parties.
For The Carnabys hit song Sharpe Rose: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RG6YfdHsR0
Fashion Philosophy With Gareth Davies
Festival Fever!
Hello ladies
and gentlemen, right now we are slap bang in the middle of festival season and
this week’s issue has taken a wonderful musicy vibe, so what better time to
write a piece of festival fashion. If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to
any festivals this year then I hope this section will be up your street and
helpful.
One of the great things about living in Britain is the consistent warm sunny summers meaning our festivals are always lovely - as anyone who’s been to a festival will know they don’t have showers, that’s why we take dry shampoo. However there is a very slim chance that the weather might do a bit of raining at your festival. Forgive me if this piece of advice is overly cautious but I recommend that all festival goers find space for basic waterproof clothing. Whilst if the unthinkable was to happen a coat made from plastic would keep you lovely and dry, and we have always been taught to use protection. My reasoning is partly based on superstition. I’m a believer in jinxes and sods law, so by not taking a waterproof coat you daring the weather to rain and hereby potentially upsetting thousands of people gathered in a field with you, it isn’t much of a hindrance to pack a thin layer of plastic, it’s not even heavy. Please for the good of yourself and those around you, be prepared.
There is
another key element to any festival, fire! Fires are brilliant keeping us warm
and adding to the fun. However they can sometimes get on your clothes
potentially ruining them. For this reason I recommend you attend any festival
in full fireproof clothing, they’ll probably let you rent some for the weekend
at any fire station. If they don’t let you it would probably be best to wear
something you don’t mind getting at best a little bit Smokey and at worst
completely set on fire (probably by your closest pal).
Fun Hats are
prominent at festivals. However fun hats generally cost less than a fiver and
the owner isn’t exactly sure when they bought/acquired said hat. For this
reason no one really cares if someone flings it off their head or a stranger
leaves with it. If you wear a hat to a festival it will be pinched, not
maliciously just as a bit of fun, and you will only ever see it again briefly
on the big television screen at the top of the biggest human totem pole you’ve
ever seen. For this reason if you are to wear a hat make it a ‘fun’ hat and not
your favourite head piece that you wouldn’t even wear on a breezy day for fear
of it leaving your head.
Much love,
Gareth xoxo
No comments:
Post a Comment