Marylebone has become something of a women's fashion mecca in the past couple of years, but if you look hard enough, you can also finda few bits and pieces for the male of the species. These are our favourites...page 46
http://www.themarylebonejournal.com/downloads/TheMagazine.pdf
Saturday, 6 September 2008
fashion 156 shaymoki at potassium
Fashion 156 coverage of the Shyamoki launch at Potassium Shyamoki
What do you get when you cross intricate Indian prints with daring tailoring? London-based label Shyamoki is what you get.
Designer Shyamoki Das and her partner in crime produce some of the most interesting pieces I've seen in a while, and it's the skirts that take centre stage in this carnival of colour. East meets West as patterns dance through voluminous rushes of luxurious fabricWorking with NGOs (non-government organisations) in India, Shyamoki looks to traditional Indian handicraft to create their pieces; intricate embroidery, skirts made of tiny dresses once used to clothe Rajasthani puppets, wedding bunting attached to tops – the list goes on. Further information: Potassium, 2 Seymour Place, W1 (020 7723 7800.)
http://www.fashion156.com/blog/view_entry.php?id=463
What do you get when you cross intricate Indian prints with daring tailoring? London-based label Shyamoki is what you get.
Designer Shyamoki Das and her partner in crime produce some of the most interesting pieces I've seen in a while, and it's the skirts that take centre stage in this carnival of colour. East meets West as patterns dance through voluminous rushes of luxurious fabricWorking with NGOs (non-government organisations) in India, Shyamoki looks to traditional Indian handicraft to create their pieces; intricate embroidery, skirts made of tiny dresses once used to clothe Rajasthani puppets, wedding bunting attached to tops – the list goes on. Further information: Potassium, 2 Seymour Place, W1 (020 7723 7800.)
http://www.fashion156.com/blog/view_entry.php?id=463
bbc.co.uk/thread
Konnie Huq gives Seth an eco make over at various places including Potassium for his jeans...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/thread/video/index.shtml?video=male-makeover
http://www.bbc.co.uk/thread/video/index.shtml?video=male-makeover
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
meringues on the shoulders...stylebubble.com
http://stylebubble.typepad.com/style_bubble/2008/03/meringues-on-th.html
15 March 2008
Meringues on the Shoulders?
You know, I do need to indulge in my food passion somewhere here and if it's not a 'What did I eat today' blog in manner of the wonderful This is Naive (her photos make me drool on my keyboard...'nuff said...), I'm just going to have to relate fashion to food.
Well then, I'll have to be blunt and say that Ivana K's latest AW08-9 collection is like creamy heaven. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go into Nigella Lawson language and say it's slinky, oozing and voluptuous. The lookbook was already appetising enough but when I went to the collection preview at Potassium (shame on me... the SOLE stockist of Ivana K in London and a store that I have never heard about.... ) last week, it was quite literally drool everywhere. Think 'soft mounds' as per what you need for mousse in dresses that drape, glide and have volume worked into them ever so discreetly. Soft and marshamallowey padding (and I mean VERY soft!) adorn the shoulders of dresses but not in a way that cries out Joan Crawford. The foundations of the collection though are still Ivana's directional tailoring that carries all this measured softness. The tactile qualities in all the pieces are a result of Ivana's judgement in fabrics so as embellishment goes, there is very little because it's not needed..... behold the soft creamy mallow-like goodness...
Of course, on person, the soft volume is even more obvious...
Now, where is my fluffy-centred meringue (hard, chalky meringues are just wrong on so many levels).... ?
Posted by susie_bubble on 15 March 2008 Permalink
15 March 2008
Meringues on the Shoulders?
You know, I do need to indulge in my food passion somewhere here and if it's not a 'What did I eat today' blog in manner of the wonderful This is Naive (her photos make me drool on my keyboard...'nuff said...), I'm just going to have to relate fashion to food.
Well then, I'll have to be blunt and say that Ivana K's latest AW08-9 collection is like creamy heaven. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go into Nigella Lawson language and say it's slinky, oozing and voluptuous. The lookbook was already appetising enough but when I went to the collection preview at Potassium (shame on me... the SOLE stockist of Ivana K in London and a store that I have never heard about.... ) last week, it was quite literally drool everywhere. Think 'soft mounds' as per what you need for mousse in dresses that drape, glide and have volume worked into them ever so discreetly. Soft and marshamallowey padding (and I mean VERY soft!) adorn the shoulders of dresses but not in a way that cries out Joan Crawford. The foundations of the collection though are still Ivana's directional tailoring that carries all this measured softness. The tactile qualities in all the pieces are a result of Ivana's judgement in fabrics so as embellishment goes, there is very little because it's not needed..... behold the soft creamy mallow-like goodness...
Of course, on person, the soft volume is even more obvious...
Now, where is my fluffy-centred meringue (hard, chalky meringues are just wrong on so many levels).... ?
Posted by susie_bubble on 15 March 2008 Permalink
Thursday, 6 March 2008
ivana k...vip launch 12/3/08
you are cordially invited to preview the autumn/winter 08/09 collection by ivana k on 12th march 2008 from 18:00 to 21:00 at potassium, marble arch
"ivana k has created soft structures that aren't intimidating but are fierce in their own way" Stylebubble.com
RSVP vip@potassiumstore.co.uk
Monday, 25 February 2008
call for submissions City Showcase Music & Fashion Festival
"City Showcase is a great concept. Getting exposure in different ways to the norm could be a launch pad for the lucky few. The fact that City Showcase provides ongoing advice from industry experts also helps to keep expectations real - something rare in this business. London needs to support and provide a platform for new talent if it is to remain one of the world’s cutting-edge fashion capitals. City Showcase does this, and it’s great to see London leading the way for promoting raw talent.” Wayne Hemingway Fashion designer and design commentator
City Showcase Seeks Talented Designers.
City Showcase, London’s leading festival for new music, is now looking for up-and-coming designers to take part in its annual event, in 2008 held between 2-6 June.
City Showcase launched in 2003 to help emerging musicians and designers move into the commercial world. With six successful events behind it, City Showcase’s reputation is now firmly established as the festival to see tomorrow’s talent today.
Previous acts that have played at City Showcase (and subsequently gone on to make their names) include Newton Faulkner, Keane, Seth Lakeman, Razorlight, Amy Winehouse, Hot Chip, Sway, Scouting for Girls, Panjabi Hit Squad, N-Dubz, Ray LaMontagne and Lady Sovereign. City Showcase covers all types of music – from classical to pop, from rock to urban. And all types of performers – from bands to singer songwriters, from solo artists to DJ’s…
Past designers have included Hannah Marshall, Julia Clancey, Oliver Goddard, Lucy Hanks, Tonic T-shirts, Luis de Gama, Lucy Duffield, Matthew Dainty, Ross Jenkins, Gwen Ash, Craven Gene and Born in ’72. City Showcase is also looking for designers to be part of the 2008 event.
This event provides public exposure and advice, plus the crucial contacts that aspiring talent needs, and culminates in a series of live events in venues in London’s West End
If you are successful, we will ask you to consider a short-list of musicians (whose styles most closely fit your designs) for you to decide who you would like to dress. The musicians will wear your designs in-store during the daytime during their performances and could lead to strong long-term collaborations.
There are plenty of festivals that devote themselves to showcasing “emerging” artists, musicians and performers. But there are few with the track record of City Showcase. Metro 2006
In addition, City Showcase continues its partnership with exclusive boutique Potassium and in 2008 City Showcase will host an exclusive evening in Seymour Place with Potassium and other Seymour Place boutiques and restaurants. This will include “dressed” performances and an evening event at Potassium for fashion designers to meet the public.
This is a great opportunity to dress emerging musicians with your fashion designs, and to sell your products at Potassium. As well as valuable exposure to the buying public, a number of stylists regularly use Potassium as a resource. Such collaborations have resulted in products being placed in WGSN, Elle, Vogue, Harpers & Queen and GQ as well as national press. Designers are also fed back the reactions and comments from shoppers which is invaluable to help develop future collections.
"tucked away behind the chaos of marble arch is the electric blue shopfront of potassium... the shop showcases a diverse and unfailingly cool collection of clothes, furniture and homeware (and) stands out for its commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability..." Time Out London Shopping & Services Guide
Want to be part of City Showcase?
If you want to take part in this exciting festival, and showcase your work, please send a web link (if you have one), a brief biography, a photo and some illustrations/photos of your designs to City Showcase, PO Box 2212, Pulborough, RH20 2XJ. Clearly mark your envelope as a City Showcase Fashion application.
Deadline for applications is 31 March 2008
For further information:
http://www.cityshowcase.co.uk/
www.myspace.com/cityshowcase
email@cityshowcase.co.uk 07765 665161
City Showcase Seeks Talented Designers.
City Showcase, London’s leading festival for new music, is now looking for up-and-coming designers to take part in its annual event, in 2008 held between 2-6 June.
City Showcase launched in 2003 to help emerging musicians and designers move into the commercial world. With six successful events behind it, City Showcase’s reputation is now firmly established as the festival to see tomorrow’s talent today.
Previous acts that have played at City Showcase (and subsequently gone on to make their names) include Newton Faulkner, Keane, Seth Lakeman, Razorlight, Amy Winehouse, Hot Chip, Sway, Scouting for Girls, Panjabi Hit Squad, N-Dubz, Ray LaMontagne and Lady Sovereign. City Showcase covers all types of music – from classical to pop, from rock to urban. And all types of performers – from bands to singer songwriters, from solo artists to DJ’s…
Past designers have included Hannah Marshall, Julia Clancey, Oliver Goddard, Lucy Hanks, Tonic T-shirts, Luis de Gama, Lucy Duffield, Matthew Dainty, Ross Jenkins, Gwen Ash, Craven Gene and Born in ’72. City Showcase is also looking for designers to be part of the 2008 event.
This event provides public exposure and advice, plus the crucial contacts that aspiring talent needs, and culminates in a series of live events in venues in London’s West End
If you are successful, we will ask you to consider a short-list of musicians (whose styles most closely fit your designs) for you to decide who you would like to dress. The musicians will wear your designs in-store during the daytime during their performances and could lead to strong long-term collaborations.
There are plenty of festivals that devote themselves to showcasing “emerging” artists, musicians and performers. But there are few with the track record of City Showcase. Metro 2006
In addition, City Showcase continues its partnership with exclusive boutique Potassium and in 2008 City Showcase will host an exclusive evening in Seymour Place with Potassium and other Seymour Place boutiques and restaurants. This will include “dressed” performances and an evening event at Potassium for fashion designers to meet the public.
This is a great opportunity to dress emerging musicians with your fashion designs, and to sell your products at Potassium. As well as valuable exposure to the buying public, a number of stylists regularly use Potassium as a resource. Such collaborations have resulted in products being placed in WGSN, Elle, Vogue, Harpers & Queen and GQ as well as national press. Designers are also fed back the reactions and comments from shoppers which is invaluable to help develop future collections.
"tucked away behind the chaos of marble arch is the electric blue shopfront of potassium... the shop showcases a diverse and unfailingly cool collection of clothes, furniture and homeware (and) stands out for its commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability..." Time Out London Shopping & Services Guide
Want to be part of City Showcase?
If you want to take part in this exciting festival, and showcase your work, please send a web link (if you have one), a brief biography, a photo and some illustrations/photos of your designs to City Showcase, PO Box 2212, Pulborough, RH20 2XJ. Clearly mark your envelope as a City Showcase Fashion application.
Deadline for applications is 31 March 2008
For further information:
http://www.cityshowcase.co.uk/
www.myspace.com/cityshowcase
email@cityshowcase.co.uk 07765 665161
Saturday, 9 February 2008
think pink...
so if you didn't know already, pink is the new black and for those that know the store yep it's pink!
and pink's not just for the girls. Come summer watch out for many a man sporting a pink shirt or polo.
of course our range of vegan bags by matt & nat are flying out already particularly in the pink and bitte kai rand's silk and cotton knitwear looks just as good in a very wearable coral colour. get the new season look complete with a pair of jeans by kuyichi now in store.
with the pink in the store the store looks completely different and feels it too. so much so that we've christened the season "the house of love..." our window change this week for valentines is a timely homage to love featuring the Delicious Love Ring by Izzy (Isabelle Bricknall) The mixed media piece of art features the words we've stuck on the window and the idea is you need to read it left to right as fast as possible.
created on acetate, we've wrapped Izzy's art piece around Sebastian Wrong's Spun T1 table lamp priced at £1720 for this unique item
whatever your doing on february 14th this year make time to visit the house of love...
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