Art

Disco–Where the Happy People Go

December 1, 2015

As a bona fide clubber throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s who frequented every cool club in Glasgow and London with the hipper-than-hip kids and who can actually call herself a Blitz kid, disco, though the enemy of New Wave & New Romantics at the time, was always deep down in my soul. And really good […]

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Heverlee at Tontine’s Inspired Glasgow Pop-Up

August 2, 2015

A tourist in my own city as I’ve spent the majority of my life in London, it’s been surprising to see the transformation of inner Glasgow. Or, the Merchant City. Once it was occasional bars in a den of old man’s pubs, now it’s a thriving must visit area, buzzy, arty and a main socialising […]

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Wildcat Will’s ‘Love Is Like A Butterfly’ Launch

July 8, 2015

Last night, William Blanchard, under the name ‘Wildcat Will’, showed a fantastical collection of art collages inspired by the Follies-Bergere. The imagery all featuring butterflies as a backdrop to 1920’s titillating dancers will appeal to the aesthetic of the fashion influenced and the beautiful people. Fittingly so, as Will’s friends in attendance included his partner, […]

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The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier at The Barbican

April 8, 2014

The Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibition, now in its 8th part of its World Tour, just has to be seen. It is, quite simply, a joy and a lesson to future designers on maintaining one’s relevance as well as one’s sense of humour. Monsieur Gaultier isn’t slack on either. The Enfant Terrible of fashion is now […]

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The House of Peroni Goes All Out on Film & Fashion for November

October 30, 2013

The ‘pop-up’ font of all things stylish and Italian, The House of Peroni, returns to London this November. This time inspired by all things Italian film and fashion alongside incredible food of drink, naturalmente. To celebrate this 2nd instalment of the Italian showcase, The House of Peroni have been working with highly acclaimed fashion photographer […]

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Scream & Matthew Williamson present Caroline Jane Harris & Shane McAdams

September 5, 2013

It seems that British designer, Mr Matthew Williamson is also branching out from fashion and supporting the art fraternity. This Friday sees the launch of a new exhibition at Scream Gallery in London’s Eastcastle street. Scream’s latest exhibition, in association with Matthew Williamson, is a two-person show called ‘Hand to Earth’ featuring Caroline Jane Harris […]

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Alison Jacques Gallery Announces Robert Mapplethorpe Fashion Show

August 6, 2013

If August is pretty much a dead arts and social scene in London, we have September to look forward to. One of London’s premier galleries, the Alison Jacques Gallery, is to present a groundbreaking show of work by the iconic photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe, many photographs being shown for the first time. For Fashion Show, Alison Jacques has […]

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London College of Fashion Announces Exhibition – Coco Chanel: A New Portrait By Marion Pike

August 5, 2013

London Colllege of Fashion has just announced its latest exhibition to held at the Fashion Space Gallery. Opening on 5th September, Coco Chanel: A New Portrait by Marion Pike, Paris 1967-71 is a new exhibition that explores the life stories, friendships and entwined creativity of two, extraordinarily talented, twentieth century women. Californian artist Marion Pike met Coco Chanel when […]

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Miles Aldridge’s ‘I Only Want You To Love Me’ launches at Somerset House

July 10, 2013

Miles Aldridge may have been in the tabloids recently due to his very public divorce with the striking Kristen McMenamy but at last night’s launch of his latest exhibition at Somerset House, ‘I Only Want You To Love Me’ (how fitting), Aldridge appeared every inch the man in control, just like his work. Aldridge is […]

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The House of Peroni launches in London’s Portland Place

July 4, 2013

Anyone interested in Italian ‘cultura’ including fashion, food & drink, art, photography, film and design should make the month-long, pop-up House of Peroni a must-see. Launched on Tuesday, 2nd July, the House hosts a wealth of Italian modernist culture. The launch event saw critically acclaimed new wave artists such as Giacomo Lion, Carlo Bernadini, Martino […]