When you think of NIKE the first thing that pops to mind is most likely a pair of sporty sneakers, maybe with a neon yellow sole and black laces; however this is not the case for artist and sculptor Tom Sachs. In conjunction with the highly anticipated Park Avenue Armory Show, artist Tom Sachs has(...) Read More about Tom Sachs x Nike (84 words)

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Trendland is guest editing on Ketel One Vodka‘s new inspirational online lifestyle magazine for the Modern Gentleman. Called A Gentleman’s Read, the site features hand selected content including interviews, articles and galleries from top independent websites including Another Something, Dezeen, Gilt Taste, On Plate Still Hungry, Portable, Post-New, The Boilermaker and Trendland.(...) Read More about Trendland Guest Edits’ Ketel One’s New Lifestyle Site (28 words)

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Q: The designs Mary Katrantzou creates, reflect the aesthetics of a vivid imagination and linking them to surrealism comes naturally. For your first teaming-up there was the “Surreal Planes” and now “The Surrealist Ideal”. Tell me a little bit about its concept.

EM: Well the idea for me originally was to set out to make photographs that reflected Mary’s surrealist prints- in that the photographs had to also exist in a weird “in between” realm. In between photography and other mediums, painting, illustration, new technologies… so the idea in the first collaboration was to match her garments with interiors- creating patterns and inside worlds that reflected her own patterns. With the latest shoot, I wanted to expand into an other-worldly realm that wasn’t confined to reality- or to a physical reality.

Q: What does this “Ideal” represent for you?
 
EM: The ideal I was referring to in the title stems from the Surrealist Manifesto written by Andre Breton in 1924. Its not necessarily a personal ideal, but rather a reference to the Surrealist ideals that were set forth by a group of Parisian painters- Dali, Breton, etc.

TL: For the first series with M.Katrantzou’s designs, “Surreal Planes”, you stated that it signified a different direction in your own work. What is different now, two collaborations later?

EM: Each collaboration pushes a little further in concept, and form. Whether the color and post work is pushed further- or the flattening effects are developed further- the latest shoot is an example of just taking what we have done before and exponentially removing it further from traditional fashion imagery.

TL: I was particularly drawn to the last image of the series, the darkest and most elongated one. In this surreal world you created, what would this dark, enchanting place be and, what was this woman in Mary Katrantzou dress and a spectacular headpiece doing there?

EM: This image was in reference to the early Catholic myth of ‘The High Priestess’, who was actually supposedly alive and the only female Pope to exist in the Catholic church- but was later discredited after she was murdered by the Church upon being discovered that she was in fact not a man. This image has been something I have wanted to create for a long time, as Im very interested in this historical character and what she represents today- the idea that there was a female Pope is quite intriguing….

Q: Are there any plans for more surreal series with M. Katrantzou in the future?
EM: Yes, definitely. We will be continuing our collaborations for a while =) Much more to look forward to…

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An ultra limited edition with only 20 sets (signed) for this second collaboration between Daft Punk and Coca Cola. This time its featuring the Daft Punk custom caps and a set of limited bottles featuring distinguished 925 silver and 18k gold logo branding. The helmet-inspired bottles and packaging was designed by Daft Punk and the set is available for sale at daftcoke.com (only available in Europe! So stupid! )

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After her huge success on the web with her gorgeous water color illustrations Marion Bolognesi is back at it again, this time it’s in collaboration with Antoine Neufmars (Art & Trend Direction) for this short illustrated beauty trend series for Rouge Magazine (China).(...) Read More about Marion Bolognesi for Rouge Magazine (3 words)

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The sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte just released their second collection lookbook for Opening Ceremony on their Facebook page. A beautiful collection inspired by the Nordic romance of Scandinavia  (...) Read More about Rodarte for Opening Ceremony (72 words)

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For the first time since its launch in 1997, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela introduces a capsule collection in collaboration with New York retail pioneer, Opening Ceremony.

A key foundation stone of the Maison’s creative expression is the idea of recuperation, transformation and reinterpretation. Based upon a 3-in-1 concept, select styles throughout the collection will transform into separately wearable garments. Inspired by the construction of a jacket with detachable lining, (...) Read More about Martin Margiela X Opening Ceremony Capsule Collection (71 words)

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Nowadays it’s pretty common to see online retailers doing collaboration with fashion designers. Here we have Australian ‘master’ print designer Josh Goot teaming up with British online retailer ASOS for a capsule collection true to his signature patterns. The collection features rainbow colored geometric prints on tops, skirts, dresses and racer backs. Starting around $75, you should shop some of these pieces before they’re sold out! (...) Read More about Josh Goot Capsule Collection for Asos (8 words)

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In collaboration with a new generation of artists, ABSOLUT VODKA is introducing ABSOLUT BLANK, a global creative movement, in which ABSOLUT appears as a catalyst for cutting-edge creativity. The initiative comprises 18 artist collaborations, films, print and outdoor ads, events and a digital art piece that lives and evolves in your mobile phone.

(...) Read More about Absolut Blank Series [Sponsored] (255 words)

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