It's not house, not jazz, not soul, but something in between all of that. Marbert Rocel is full of happy, relaxing and down-tempo electronic beats, but not really similar to something I already know. They've been called the new Moloko, but I prefer this! Since the first time I've seen them live (15/05/09) I'm a die-hard fan and follow them everywhere they go. Even to Beachclub Whoosah of all places... Check out the video:
For the spring/summer fashion show of Viktor & Rolf – presented at Paris Fashion Week – the Dutch fashion illustrator Piet Paris created a wonderful backdrop. The colorful and fashionable illustration looked fantastic and everyone really seemed to love it. Viktor & Rolf approached Piet Paris, who was their teacher in art school before, because they love his work. They gave him a short briefing and let Piet Paris fill in the rest of the picture. So far Piet Paris has worked for big international clients like Vogue, Harpers Bazar, W Magazine and Saks Fifth Avenue. And I think it’s absolutely great that he and Viktor & Rolf worked together on this. It once again proves how much talent we have in the Netherlands.
The company that is known for its cotton basics, Y-front knickers and colorful leotards, is facing bankruptcy.
Hooray... it's recession! And Sample Sale Season had opened. Check out these flyers and shop till you rock!
Individuality is a necessity. Believe in your own individual style. Don't follow trends because they're cool and don't buy brands because their famous... That's what The Collector is all about. This new webshop is for those woman who don't have the time to wander all the exclusive boutiques, but do like to wear unique pieces. At The Collector.com you'll find brands like Bibi van der Velden, Anecdote and Magali Pascal. Be aware that you'll have to click fast, because there won't be a lot in stock...
Now London Fashion Week is over, you might get a chance to make a reservation at the Claridge's Hotel. They recently opened two fashionable hotel rooms, designed by Diane von Furstenburg. She's been a regular guest of the hotel since 1970 and describes the hotel as 'the most glamorous in the world'. Breathing new life into the hotel, whilst retaining the very best of the original features, von Furstenberg has created bespoke fabrics and furniture with her iconic prints and bold colours.
Obviously Jos van Raak is very popular, because there were over 700 guests at his show at the Westergasfabriek. It was so crowded that not even everybody had a seat! But the Martini Rosato Royales were tasting good and the show was a great success. Just like the mini-shop that opened after the show: a.k.a. the chicken coop. The early adopters could score their favorite pieces straight from the catwalk. For the followers: just go the one of their shops in Amsterdam.
Together with two hundred journalists from all around the world, I was invited to join a press conference of Longines, where they were presenting their new ambassador: Kate Winslet. Dressed in a figure-hugging black and white dress, she seems a lot smaller and thinner than I expected. She was beautiful, charming, self conscious and... wearing my favorite shoes! Before I knew it, I had the mic in my hand to ask her a question....
After the frozen lips, the sweaty belly button and the baby footsteps of Cornelie Tollens- which used to be the iconic images on Zarb Champagne bottles - we're going on a deep sea adventure with photographer David Shale. Together with underwaterphotographer Zena Holloway and costume designer Vin Burnham, he took care of the new shell of the bottle. From November in stores, so wide on time to pop those bottles with New Year's Eve!
Lanvin hearts H&M and I heart that too! The 2nd of November I will wake up, put my computer on, and check http://www.hm.com/ to see this new collection of Lanvin for H&M. From November 23 the clothes will be sold at H&M. Hopefully Lucas Ossendrijver will not forget to design some nice sneakers for our men!
Before the designer officially departed from his creation, Maison Martin Margiela continued to wash the world bit by bit with their signature shade of white. In collaboration with Les Sources de Caudalie he created a typical Martin Margiela suite, with its white-on-white-on-gray palette and trompe l’oeil playfulness. If you’re looking for a special location for you honeymoon or just want to celebrate the art of living: save about € 650 and drive to Bordeaux.
