Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

ASDF INTERVIEWS---Lindsey Thornburg

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A designer whose strong inspirational influences translate perfectly to her garments. Beautiful conceptualized photographs that capture the essence of her cloaks. Lindsey Thornburg is a designer who understands the need for clothing that’s more than a tame reproduction of trends. Her work is both inspirational and functional. Her cloaks are a perfect embodiment of Peruvian style and tradition . A fascinating collection of work that will definitely continue to impress, inspire and awe.

ASDF: Please explain how your collection came to be. Describe your process, sorting through personal references and finally making the transition from inspiration to design.

LT: After touring the countryside of Peru I was inspired by the how even the most poverty stricken communities had an inherently beautiful way of draping and enhancing the most basic clothing with coloring and layering.

ASDF: Has the economic climate affected your business and how your garments are produced?

LT: No ones business went unscathed, it was kind of just waiting for what facet the gauntlet was going drop. Be it retailers not paying, accounts canceling, sewers getting laid off. I was lucky enough to have strong press at the most imperative time, which helped with worldwide sales. As far as production, I really pride my line on being produced with in my community, I really worked around how to finically accommodate this. Which meant focusing on my online boutique; this allows my company to maintain a strong foundation without depending on the happenstance of retailer’s accountability. And, I get to give my clients access to super limited addition items!!!

ASDF: Who are the designers that inspire you?

LT: Douglas Hannat, Alexander McQueen, Meadham Kirchhoff, Gareth Pugh, Chase Cohl (littledoe), Mark Fast, Anna Sheffield, Ben Cho, Merly Smith.

ASDF: What up and coming designers do you see gaining popularity in the next few years?

LT: I don’t follow the designer world that closely… I try to let the world around inspire. However, fashion is a fun spot I can’t wait to see!!

ASDF: Are there any designers you would like to collaborate with?

LT: Anyone… Really, the more the merrier!


ASDF: What albums are you listening to at the moment; does that play into your creative process?

LT: Animal Collective (Strawberry Jams and Feels) is on constant heavy rotation. Gang Gang Dance. Music is the magic behind anything I do.

ASDF: Top five magazines you read.

LT: Purple, Dazed and Confused, Jalouse, New York Magazine, New York Times Magazine.

ASDF: Are there any NY/London fashion week collections you've loved so far?

LT: Gareth Pugh

ASDF: Your cloaks are both daring and unique for editorials, and yet are a great piece for someone's personal wardrobe. Was that your intention?

LT: My intention was to keep myself and my friends warm in unique manner.

ASDF: In the future do you plan on showing your collection as a presentation/runway show?

LT: Maybe? That’s seems like a logical progression…And I just love a good platform to collaborate with different mediums.

ASDF: Is there anything about the fashion industry that has surprised you?

LT: Lots of things! Most importantly, making beauty creates a beautiful reaction.
And unfortunately, the lack of integrity and ethical practice within most big business fashion conglomerates is shocking.

ASDF: The lookbook on your website lindseythornburg.com serves as an amazing source of inspiration. How do you come up with the concepts for the shoot?

LT: I’m always dreaming. I think half the reason I make clothing is to facilitate an awesome photo story. Lucky for me one of my best friends Olivia Malone is also my favorite photographer; we share a similar aesthetic so making my dreams reality is relatively seamless, relatively.J

ASDF: Can you give me some insight (or as much as you would like to share) about your next collection?

LT: I just love surprises… don’t you?

-asdf



Visit Lindsey Thornburgs' website:
http://www.lindseythornburg.com/

Happy Monday Morning



Rise and shine everyone!

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Milan Fashion Week--The Favorites

Trussardi 1911
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Fendi
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Etro
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*Source: style.com*

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Milan Fashion Week--The Favorites

Iceberg
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Franceso Scognamiglio
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MaxMara
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Pollini
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*Source: style.com*

Friday, September 25, 2009

Milan Fashion Week--The Favorites

Jil Sander
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*Source: style.com*

Xavier Veilhan

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An exhibit by Xavier Veilhan at Versailles which began on September 13th and runs through December 13th, 2009.

*Source & Video: blogs.colette.fr/yatzer.com*

LCD Soundsystem

Special Disco Version L.A., August 9 from Anthem Magazine on Vimeo.


North American Scum - LCD Soundsystem from ben dickinson on Vimeo.


LCD Soundsystem Live In Manchester from Nyquest DVD Productions on Vimeo.



After seeing the James Murphy picture from Stylesightings I began having LCD Soundsystem withdrawls. I really hope they come out with a new album soon. They are on my top 5 favorite bands of all time list. They are great! Especially seeing them live at Coachella in 2007. They are a great live act. COME BACK SOON!!!

*Video: vimeo*

Brazilian Girls



Oldie but goodie.

Might have to go to youtube to for fullscreen

*Source: youtube*

Martin Margiela

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A Martin Margiela exhitbit in Munich during the summer at the Haus der Kunst. Photo from a great site by the people that bring you the "Design Hotel Yearbook! Great website.

*Source: traveldiaries.designhotels*

Milan Fashion Week--The Favorites

Prada
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*Source: Style.com*

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Ovation TV



Great channel with a lot of documentaries and bios.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

T E S T

Untitled from TEST on Vimeo.



*Source: Testmag.co.uk*

Party People

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James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem

*Source: Stylesightings*

London Fashion Week--The Favorites

Peter Pilotto
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Christopher Kane
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Clements Ribeiro
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Erdem
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House of Holland
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*Images: Style.com*

Monday, September 21, 2009

London Fashion Week--The Favorites

Josh Goot
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Twenty8Twelve
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*Images: Style.com*