SCARED BUT FRESH

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Matthew Rose - the renowned collage artist is coming to the UK and will be exhibiting his latest works (along with an exclusive piece created just for the show) next week at the Orange Dot Gallery!!! Its a pretty rare chance to see his work in an intimate space and so to celebrate the Orange Dot 
commissioned the talented upcoming composer Hari Ashurst to create and layer a piece 
to fit this old video they found of Matthew. Almost like Matthew's work, the video is the Gallery's own piece of collage work bringing together two artists – both of whom use samples and textures in their work to make something new.

SCARED BUT FRESH / MATTHEW ROSE
6th – 31st October 2010

Orange Dot Gallery 54 Tavistock Place, Bloomsbury, WC1H 9RG

PRIVATE VIEW: 5th OCTOBER 2010 / rsvp to danielle@theorangedot.co.uk

LFW

Wow. Its been busy busy busy! LFW seems like an age ago.....whilst it was only a few shows i got to go too, i did indeed enjoy the vibes of the late evening antics...rather than bore you with details of each here is a quick round up and reason i haven't been on the blog...

RUN NYC LAUNCH: By far the best party @ AQUA with Rev.Run, Mark Ronson, Amber Rose, Tim Westwood, The Saturdays, Paloma.....and Jamelia, although her head was so far up her arse you couldn't really tell...

TATTY DEVINE: WILD WEST HOE DOWN
REISS LFW Party: Got very carried away in the photobooth and at the afterparty. But amazing store and OMG next seasons staples stocked to a T! Chic, Classic Cuts and Edgy finishes.http://www.reissonline.com/

OUT OF TOWN LAUNCH: Best nibbles....Welsh Rabbit, really rustic humous and whole carrots.Yum! Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell

LUCY IN DISGUISE: This girl is amazing - her store is hot and the goody bags had Woolworths Pix & Mix! Best goody bag ever! 10 Kings Street, Covent Garden

There were some others but one was having to much fun(drink) to take snaps....Roll on February. Thankyou to everyone for your help, taking me home, inviting me in, sorting my new season wardrobe and getting me drunk. Next time i promise to bring you more than just a quick update!

Love Lake

Good tunes, great video. Check out the full recently released debut album here. perfect for post festival blues and end of summer listenings.

Out of Town

A fabulous little store- despite its tiny size - is about to take over in Clerkenwell as one of the most popular venues/cafes/shops around. Well thats my opinion anyway!

A friendly and inviting atmosphere its not only perfect for a morning coffee, but everything in the store is for sale. Even the chairs you sit on are up for grabs ....but of course replaced with another gleamy gem asap. It pretty much has everything and anything - vintage fashions, ceramics, furniture, art, textiles, all sourced from near and far. Don't feel like the pressure is on to purchase though (like many tiny boutique vintage stores!) its relaxed and friendly atmosphere means you can simply enjoy a chat over a coffee if thats all you wish!

To coincide with London Fashion Week - this month's focus is fashion. On offer you can expect original WW11 Aviator jackets, Belstaff pieces and Northsea clothing company knitwear (these guys are one of only 8 worldwide stockists!!!) Its been open a few weeks but is officially launching tomorrow night. With cocktails and canapes and a heap of stuff to purchase i will be there with 2 empty hands (cigarette/canapes and drink in each) and a wedge of cash at the ready.

www.outoftownlondon.com

Lykke Li Returns

On your Best Behaviour....?

is probably not what you'll be on if you slip into just a few of the cutting edge and chic pieces from Danish label Best Behavior....

Just popped by the showroom to peruse through their A/W10 collection and check out the new S/S11 collection. Ridiculous isn't it really ? We have only just finished up summer season in 2010 and already we have whipped past AW10 trends and now its all about SS11 with fashion weeks a go. For A/W highlight has to be the tropical skull print dress....and trousers, scarf and while i'm at it, the top too! Its one of the best prints i've seen this season. Bright to blow away the dull rainy days but with a grungy edge and baggy shape to add a bit of winter darkness. With stripes featuring heavily too it has a real Alice in Wonderland gone grungy and dark feel to it.

Check out the site to preview the Full A/W10 collection. Summer pics coming soon but expect the same innovative designs, baggy but sharp shapes all in delicate hues and warm tropical pastels. Its got a feeling of days gone-by and a touch of chic french riviera style but of course all brought into the modern century with their signature shapes and graphic prints.

Definitely a label to watch and purchase - one of my new favourites!

www.bestbehavior.dk

Private View: Noughtie Nightlife

Respectable in the Noughties?

So after a few bevvies and checking out the new G-Shock launch it was time to head straight to an exhibition i've been looking forward to seeing for a while.

An exhibition curated by fashion lecturer, photographer from Antony Price - and made up by a host of different photographers images its a telling insight and documentation of the lives, fashions and styles of the underground, club culture that made up the first decade of this new century. Its scary to think that we have already started to regard the last ten years as something poignant but as an ever moving, style greedy, culturally feasting society, it isn't surprising how things really change so quickly.

The exhibition really does spark a question whilst also offering something which i think anyone of any age could connect. Check out more and a fascinating interview with Antony here.

Noughtie Nightlife is showing at Rich Mix, London from the September 9 to October 2.

Parasella Death Squad x Casio G-Shock

Last thursday (again good night is apparent due to the lateness of this post!) I headed down to G-Shock's industrial little store off Brick Lane to check out their latest collaboration with British label and music producers Passarella Death Squad.

With the fundamental design harks back to the ever popular DW-6900, its definitely got the PDS demeanour with trademark humour in its graphics and detailing. Unfortunately for me and my tiny wrists G-Shock watches are not something i purchase, but lucky there was also a specially designed T-shirt which i definitely had my eye on! If your a fan of music and G Shock these are some reasonably priced gems that are worth checking out!

Passarella Death Squad x Casio G Shock

BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL

54th BFI London film Festival announced its full line up of screenings today. There is literally tons of great films but i've never been brilliant at just picking out the ones to watch! After a little pondering here a few of my top picks and simplified plot lines....

Edge

The focus is not on the story line, but more the unravelling of characters. Set in a crumbling lonely hotel on the devonshire coast, Carol explores through the eyes of the hotel maid a story of wry humour, drama and people. A brilliant cast, simple story line and beautifully located this film looks like a winner...i hope im right!

Directed by Carol Morley starring Maxine Peake, Marjorie Yates, Joe Dempsie.

Never Let me Go

Although i can't stand Keira Knightly and the endless films with long shots of her bloody pout!(note picture again!!!) i am a huge fan of Kazuo Ishiguro's novels and stories and have been looking forward to this. Its a beautiful tale of friendship and childhood memories. I do recommend you read the book first though!

Few others to check out....

WEST IS WEST

LITTLE WHITE LIES

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

ITS A KIND OF FUNNY STORY

HEARTBEATS

BASICALLY there are loads - if your unsure what to see - see their top picks, go with the category you like the best (i love the French films and new British cinema) and steer clear of any films that may be coming to the cinema anyway!

BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL

THE GLORIFIED £ SHOP

LFW is fast approaching....parties are being planned, blaggers are on the blag, PRs are losing sleep over show seating and far too many people are already working out what to wear to make sure they look "just right".

In amongst some madness and 'the' shows and parties that 'must' be attended there is some real great accesible and genuine things happening. One of the things i am most looking forward too is the opening of the Glorified £ Shop which is opening its cleverly conceived doors from 17th - 23rd September. Taking over the basement of one of my favourite little kitsch stores MAIDEN, The Glorified £ Shop looks set to be one hot little space offering not only bargain clothes, shoes and accessories from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's but each day they will also have an in store happening. Ranging from performances to catwalk lessons and haircuts, keep an eye on the FACEBOOK to find out out more on the instore events.

Conceived by the lovely Princess Julia along with a very well crafted team of fashion friends it looks like an offering of fun and fashion thats not to be missed.Princess Julia said “The interest in retro and recycled style has never been more inspiring; by mixing the traditional with the radical- the trad with the rad- style icons of London have never been more vibrant and varied. At The Glorified £ Shop we hope to reveal the secrets of developing personal style with a twist and with prices starting from £1 they’ll be something to suit budgets big and small”.

17 – 23 SEPTEMBER | 11AM TO 7PM DAILY

Downstairs @ MAIDEN |188 Shoreditch High Street London E1 6HU

WWW.MAIDENSHOP.COM

The Vaccines

Ohh hello! While slightly reminiscent of several beachy/california retro/chillwave bands around at the moment i'm liking The Vaccines slightly faster paced tracks washed with retro shadows and pulled together by simple but effective lyrics. Perfect modern retro listening for a summery friday afternoon....Im pretty excited about these guys....lets see what happens and fingers crossed they dont fall down (produce the same shit over and over) before they even really get started.

MATTHEW ROSE/SCARED BUT FRESH

Matthew Rose spells with Scissors and Glue. If you don't get little riddle line then basically Matthew Rose is an amazingly talented collage artist who creates beautiful visual delights through a mixture of paint, cuttings and texture. His works both intrigue and inspire the eye and the mind with riddles hidden within their carefully laid composition.

Having been an established artist for the past 20 years Matthew has exhibited across the world and featured in a range of books whilst also himself writing for many publications and papers. I unfortunately will never be able to purchase one of these amazing pieces just yet as slightly out my price range, but i will enjoy drooling over the forthcoming exhibition at The Orange Dot Gallery.

Ohh and if you cant afford anything at all you can download the exhibition poster from his website.

www.orangedotgallery.co.uk

Lanvin Lover

With the online store launching, a new homewear collection on its way and endless stock changes in store...H&M know how to make us quake with excitement in our little sheepskin high-heeled booties. If that wasn't enough to give you sexual fashion shudders of excitement - have you been keeping an eye on their teaser campaigns for their next big collaboration? Pam Hogg and Bottega Veneta are just a few of the names that have been creeping up but it all looks like its all related and pointing to the wonderful Alber Ebaz of Lanvin! While it will never be the same thing as the real thing - H&M are definitely the champions at the moment for designer high street collaborations. Pocket friendly and dam fucking sexy collections from leading fashion names - Roll on September 9th 2010.