Mr. Start designer Philip Start wanted something with an electronic, modern sound for his debut show. He says: 'We used the same song throughout; 'The Chain', a Fleetwood Mac cover by Death Rattle. We asked the band to mix our own version that lasted the 5 minutes. We also used it for the finale as we felt it was such a strong and distinctive track. As guests arrived, we had Youth Lagoon playing - laid back, ambient, electronic music that kept things calm and hinted at what was to come."
Mandi Lennard
Christopher Raeburn: "The wonderfully talented Sound Wizard, Toot!, has done all of our sound for the last shows and films, and worked on everything for the Spring/Summer 2013 show."
Who was the DJ or who chose the music?
That's me, Toot! / Dom Harwood.
Which specific tracks were played?
Mandi Lennard
The lush green foliage of an outdoor setting provides a perfect environment to showcase the SILENT by Damir Doma Mens SS13 collection. The range leans toward the utilitarian, although certainly not in a rigid, military sense - the designs still follow the same soft lines and fluidity that the SILENT line has made its signature. Oversized knits and T-shirts and low-crotched trousers and shorts provide all the comfort one needs for the warmer months, while the color palette for SS13 maintains an element of refined sleekness and sophisticated cool.
// Styling: Anna Schiffel
Photographer - Estelle Hanania
Jack Smylie
New York based Simonetti got up close with the Wu-Tang Clan in Rome during their Reunited in Full Force tour of 2010, and has self-published a 96-page bookzine, 'Il Clan Del Wu', that captures their behind-the-scenes antics.
Mandi Lennard: Embedded with Wu-Tang! How intense must that have been?
Mandi Lennard
Architect Cheyrl Baxter has taken inspiration for her latest project from air dancers – those moving inflatable figures used to get your attention.
Named the Fantastic Trailer, this mobile structure is designed to elicit a connection between the architect and those experiencing the space in and around the formation, through highlighting sound, movement, texture and light, as well as a sense of transience.
Clementine Widdowson - de Pressigny
Spring 2013 marks the first outing for Jil Sander back at the helm of her namesake label, after seven years away. Presenting the range in a fittingly nostalgic space, the tower of the Castello Sforzesco, where she showed her first men's collection 15 years ago. It may seem daunting for anyone to follow on from the incredible stint Raf Simons had at the fashion house, but Sander was apparently thrilled with her latest homecoming.
Source - Style.com
Megan Christiansen
Having received BFC NEWGEN MEN sponsorship from TOPMAN, Matthew Miller showed at The Hospital Club's Show Space. The private member's club in London's Covent Garden became a main hub for London Collections: Men.
POST NEW: Who was the DJ or who chose the music?
Mandi Lennard
Guillaume Henry's Carven presentation at Pitti was all about presenting the brand not the collection, describing the show as "Paris meets Firenze." In a hired velodrome Henry treated guests to a five course meal as they watched a race of costumed waiters, commentated by an Italian announcer. The waiters were soon joined by models decked out in the Spring/Summer 2013 collection and the extravaganza ending with a live Florentine military band.
Megan Christiansen
Band of Outsiders, the cult fashion label, was born in Los Angeles almost ten years ago, started by a young man with absolutely no fashion experience but a good eye, impeccable taste and a passion that was right on time. Eventually growing to include two women’s collections aptly called ‘Boy’ and ‘Girl’ with aesthetics that perfectly match the names, and finally ‘This is Not a Polo Shirt’. Scott Sternberg was the mind and vision behind Band of Outsiders and we were lucky enough to recently catch up with him in his spacious Hollywood studio.
Lucy Rose
Aitor Throup, the critically acclaimed menswear designer, has announced the launch of his eponymous product line. At an announcement hosted by Sarah Mower and Tim Blanks at London Collections: Men on the 17th of June, Throup revealed to an audience of influential press and buyers the launch of the highly anticipated range titled 'New Object Research'.
Jack Smylie
