Archive | July, 2012

Levi’s Print Workshop with Anthony Burrill – 13th July to 3rd Aug #PrintLondon

By on July 16, 2012 in Collaborations, Events, Fashion, Limited Edition, Things to Do

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

The joys of full time employment is that I no longer have to worry so much about money and cobbling together my pennies for travel. The downside is that I can no longer rock up to things in the middle of the day. Luckily Levi’s began their Print London workshop at 8am, enough time to head over, have some breakfast and get to work on time. And *bonus* onus, at 8am, it isn’t as busy.

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill Obligatory food shot

I headed to the Regent Street flagship for the launch of the Levi’s Print Workshop in conjunction with graphic artist and typographist (is that a word? COINED IT) Anthony Burrill. The Print Workshop is the fifth of its kind for Levi’s and is running during the Olympics, following previous workshops in San Fran, LA, New York and Berlin.

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

There are three iconic graphics created by Mr Burrill; THE CITY IS OURS TONIGHT – DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE? and THIS IS NOT THE WEST which is only available in the Levi’s in Boxpark in Shoreditch. Because, obviously, the East is where it’s at.

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Our print for the day (Thursday) was WORDS HAVE POWER. Damn straight. The power of the word is mightier than the sword.

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

I was scared that I was going to burn myself, which is nothing new, considering I burn myself on an almost everyday occurrence, but success! I didn’t, and now I have a new t-shirt which gives people even more of an excuse to look at my chest!

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill
PRINTING WITH PURPOSE. My new motto for life.

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill
Additionally, if you fancy yourself as a bit of a wordsmith, you can get involved by tweeting @Levis_UK with the hashtag #PrintLondon with your own bit of lyrical genius. Tweet a Londonesque quote of 6 words or less, and if it’s the most popular that day, it’ll be the print graphic for the next day in the live workshop. If you’re around the area, you can also pop into store and pin it to the memo board.

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

Levi's Print London Workshop with Anthony Burrill

I also ran into Niran who took some hilarious photos of me which are on Hypebeast.

The Levi’s® Print Workshop runs from 13th July to 3rd August at Levi’s Flagship, 174-176 Regent Street,
London W1. Get involved by tweeting @Levis_UK with #PrintLondon.

Photos taken on a Fujifilm X10 courtesy of TALK PR.

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Inside USA Network’s Political Animals Premiere + Afterparty

By on July 15, 2012 in Events, Reviews, Telly, TSoS US

USA Network’s new show Political Animals premiered on the 25th at the Morgan Library and Museum in Manhattan.  I love museum venues, and this one, which I hadn’t heard of before, once housed the rare books collection of American banking tycoon, J.P.  Morgan.  It was very cool to explore, although the small space made it a bit crowded (press had to view the screening in the lobby while regular guests got to go to a legit screening room).

Political Animals Premiere and Afterparty

USA outfitted the entire place with giant red, white and blue balloons in keeping with the theme of the show- which, if you couldn’t tell, centres around American politics.

Political Animals Premiere and Afterparty

Actually the show is basically a soap-y dramatized version of the Hillary Clinton story, starring Sigourney Weaver as a former First Lady turned Presidental Candidate turned Secretary of State, and Ciaran Hinds as the sleazy ex President.

Political Animals Premiere and Afterparty

I am (or used to be) obsessed with politics and basically worship Hillary Clinton if you didn’t know (I once volunteered for her campaign, and would go on possessed rants about all the unjust sexism I’d see in the media) so theoretically this show is right up my alley.  It’s not a bad show, but it’s very heavyhanded and the dialogue is too on the nose (which means the characters unrealistically say exactly what they feel exactly when they feel it).   It is a summer show on USA though, and not HBO or anything, so I can’t fault it or anything.  I also enjoy that there is an Asian character.

On the other hand, the event itself was highly enjoyable, with both a photobooth and gift bags containing branded animal crackers and t-shifts.

Political Animals Premiere and Afterparty

I joked I would somehow charm creator Greg Berlanti into giving me a writing job on one of his shows but chickened out of talking to him (it was a bad day: I had to endure a pervert in an empty subway car going there).   An actor he worked with did tell me he is one of the nicest, most genuine people in Hollywood.  That is of course, completely expected: as if an asshole could create the sensitive father/ son drama Everwood.


Greg Berlanti, phwoar.

He is also extremely, extremely good looking- not even good looking for a writer, but good looking by general standards to.  Prompting me to wonder why someone with looks like that would choose to write if he could act/ model/ run for political office instead.  Actually, this was something that Carla Gugino said to some wannabe journalist in the show, except with porn star as top in the list of options.   Never mind, I take it back, Political Animals is a good show.  Go watch it.

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Hello Lover: Tom Ford to open first London flagship store in 2013

By on July 9, 2012 in Designers, Fashion, News

Few things perk me up on a Monday morning, and checking my email is definitely not one of them. Amid the flurry of press releases squawking about another another reality telly “star” wearing some random designer (really, you’d think that it’d cheapen your brand, non?) was the news that the designer that I’ve wanted to slip it to since I was a teenager in short unflattering trousers is opening his first London flagship on Sloane Street in 2013.

US designer Tom Ford will open his first flagship store in the UK on Sloane Street, reinforcing the street’s reputation as the leading luxury retail destination in the capital.

Tom Ford‘s new flagship store is going to be situated on the Cadogan Estate’s new 201-206 Sloane Street development. Luxury brands already on the street include Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, while Alberta Ferretti recently acquired a 6,000 sq ft unit within 201-206 Sloane Street for a new concept store.

Obviously it’s not like I can afford anything (or probably fit into) anything from Mr Ford but isn’t this exciting?? Myself and Jam and go skulk outside in the dream that Tom Ford will kick dust in our eyes. Oh to have the dust from Tom Ford’s heels kicked into my eyes while I get manhandled away by his security…


swoon

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Adidas Originals x Opening Ceremony: Alternative Uses for a Bandana

By on July 7, 2012 in Collaborations, Fashion, Limited Edition

My good friend John always has a bandana on his person because as he told me last weekend, that the possibilities are endless. He proceeded to demonstrate a couple, including but not limited to, a tourniquet, a wrist support, a garrot and general swagger. I’m not sure Adidas got that memo, but they’ve reworked some bandanas in their Olympic inspired collab with hipster haven, Opening Ceremony.

I’m also quite fond of Opening Ceremony – what does that say about me?

I don’t think you should use any of these pieces to strangle anyone you don’t particularly like, but I can get on board with it. Not seeing the Olympic association but shrugs.

Considering I’m also in Opening Ceremony – should I wear a bandana? I don’t think it’ll go with my sheep outfit though…

Adidas x Opening Ceremony collection will be available at the Opening Ceremony pop-up store, which will be situated in Covent Garden, London from July 19. You can also buy online  from Opening Ceremony US

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