So far, I've worked on photoshoots for Bloom issue 2 - issue one is here, by the way! I will say more on that later but if you want one for free don't forget to email your address to submitbloom@gmail.com! I sent out a call for models on social media and was quite overwhelmed by the amazing response, so I am pretty booked up the whole month taking pictures of people. I also have started working as an assistant stylist on shoots with Jessica Gywneth, a super talented photographer and stylist. It's fantastic experience and involves running all over London with a suitcase, picking up and dropping off clothes from designers and PR companies. I have completely fallen in love with the role and now can't seem to turn down any offer to help out - it's just so much fun to be involved!
This outfit is from the last day of returns I had to do from a shoot on Monday. I found this shirt for £3 in Absolute Vintage in Brick Lane, and super bouncy platform converse from Rokit. Everything else including the diamonté choker is from Rokit too.
I also met up with Sinéad and we spent the afternoon buying very cheap vintage, weeping over adorable puppies sleeping outside shops and eating boxes of peaches a man gave to us. All in all a very ideal summer day.
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Some actual Fashion things I want to talk about...Liam Hodges AW16
I'm really into primary colours at the moment, as well as using location based concepts as inspiration for designs. Hodges balances both of these perfectly in his AW16 collection, using license plate yellow, black, white, red and royal blue to explore the trope of the "British Petrolhead." With a clear view of the man he wanted to portray, Hodges uses graphics to contextualise the collection, with custom license plates and road markings making up prints on some pieces. Silhouettes are loose and baggy - reminiscent of the classic overalls worn by men working on their beloved cars. Patchwork has been upgraded to the deconstruction and reconstruction of 'known' styles - creating an almost collage of pieces within the garments rather than solely on their surface. A collection that is definitely far more complex and intriguing than a mere bunch of tracksuits or simple streetwear.
Maison Margiela A/W16-17
Maison Margiela a/w 16-17 images from Vogue
In what is possibly one of my favourite collections of all time, Maison Margiela have again managed to up the stakes of what it means to be couture. Remaining as truly innovative as ever, the collection featured a huge variety of materials, structures and ideas, playing with so many concepts and pushing the boundaries of material to create stunning visual pieces that render themselves more art than fashion. Galliano's intuitive play with surrealism and reality shapes the work into incredibly complex pieces - shirts and coats are subverted, flipped and worn with the sleeves knotted around the body, maritime references contrasted with motorcycle leathers...as explained by Maison Margiela "a sense of the incredible and the impossible spins throughout."
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Prom !
For some reason I thought it was a good idea to make my own dress from scratch on the day of my final school Prom. I managed to make something incredibly "me," although in hindsight I would have loved to play with structure more (there is always next time). Considering how long it took me (I only had a few hours before I had to leave) I was quite happy with the result. It was a very fitting end to my time at college.
It was a very cute night that was indeed made better by the fact my eyeshadow and accessories matched the curtain of the photobooth. It has to be said, I live for colour matching.
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I've also been working on loads of content for Bloom issue 2, including shooting with Valeriya, Alan and Olek as part of an upcoming series looking at the creative youth scene. It's been nice working on film all the time, and with a purpose - I am super excited to see how the final zine turns out.
In the meantime, however, ISSUE ONE OF BLOOM CAN BE YOURS FOR ~FREE~ IF YOU EMAIL SUBMITBLOOM@GMAIL.COM WITH YOUR ADDRESS!!!! I AM SENDING THEM WORLDWIDE FOR FREE as I took so long to finally get them together and printed! Now just to get the website up. No rest for the wicked. Anyway - have a lovely week!
