Nick Bain

Biography

South County Dublin boy without the accent or heino addiction, fled to Bristol under a desperate attempt to become the next Ally McBeal. Following more pints than points of law it soon became clear this wasnt to be. After a year in Paris, I found my true calling and went back to being a fresher this time by the sea in… read more

Jerwood Drawing Prize 2011: Exhibition Review

More fantastic drawing at this years Jerwood Drawing Prize exhibition. Favourites include the work of winners Gary Lawrence and Kristian Fletcher, plus Iain Andrews, Lottie Jackson-Eeles, Louisa Fairclough and Fran Richardson.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Homage to Anonymous by Gary Lawrence (detail).
This year the Jerwood Drawing Prize grows more influential than ever. During his speech at the opening of the exhibition last night art historian …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011 Menswear Day Catwalk Review: J.W. Anderson

J.W. Anderson showcased his unique approach to menswear on Wednesday during London Fashion Week, with illustrations by Gabriel Ayala, Aniela Murphy and Natasha Thompson!

Written by Nick Bain

Illustration by Natasha Thompson
This write has taken far, far longer than it actually should have, which is no reflection on the beautiful collection I saw relatively on Wednesday morning several …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011 Menswear Day Presentation Review: Mr Start

Mr Start showed his sartorial style at One Aldwych during Menswear Day at London Fashion Week… fab suits, shame you could barely see them… with illustrations by June Chanpoomidole, Joana Faria and Maria Papadimitriou!

Written by Nick Bain

Illustration by June Chanpoomidole
To those of you that have been to any of the Start boutiques in Shoreditch you’ll know they represent a relaxed luxury that more than compliments the …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011 Catwalk Review: Jasper Conran sketched by Jenny

A belated but unique sketch blog of the Jasper Conran catwalk show at BFC Showspace on Sunday 20th February 2011. Featuring many sixties inspired panels and unnecessary bucket hats.

Written by Jenny Robins

All illustrations by Jenny Robins.
The man behind me in the queue to get into the Jasper Conran show was talking about buying a house in London Fields. Well bully for …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011 Menswear Day Catwalk Review: D.GNAK by KANG.D

Korean-based label D.GNAK (from designer Dong Jun Kang) return after an exciting debut last season. If it's good enough for Paul Weller, it's good enough for me. Illustrations by Joana Faria, Oliver John Quinn and Rob Wallace!

Written by Matt Bramford

Illustration by Oliver John Quinn
After hanging out with contributor Nick for lunch during Menswear Day, I hot-footed it up to Vauxhall Fashion Scout to check out D.GNAK’s latest offerings. It …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011: Illustrator Gareth does Menswear Day!

We took illustrator Gareth A Hopkins along to London Fashion Week's Menswear Day to get involved with some live fashion illustration. Here's his personal account of the morning!

Written by Gareth A Hopkins

J.W. Anderson (not Gareth) photographed by Matt Bramford
It’s 8:45 on a cold wet Wednesday and I’m stalking the entrance to Somerset House, waiting for Matt Bramford to come and meet …

London Fashion Week Menswear Day A/W 2011 Presentation Review: SIBLING

Knitwear label Sibling takes us on a pub crawl of the East End's glorious boozers, featuring their trademark embroidered motifs and Kiss panda masks. Illustrations by Abi Daker and Rachel Liddington…

Written by Matt Bramford

Illustration by Rachel Liddington
After a very early start Frowing at JW Anderson on menswear day, it was time to head to the Sibling presentation – one of my most …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011 Catwalk Review: Jasper Conran

Jasper Conran showed a Barberella inspired collection at the BFC tent, Somerset House on Sunday 20th February 2011. Beautiful, good quality design wins every time.

Written by Nick Bain

Jasper Conran A/W 2011 by Emmi Ojala.
I’ll be honest writing this review has been a massive challenge. Shortly after enjoying the sublime craftsmanship, skills and undeniable beauty of Jasper’s …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011 Catwalk Review: DAKS (by Nick)

Daks showed first thing on Saturday 19th February at Somerset House. But was it worth getting up so very early? Find out here...

Written by Nick Bain

Daks A/W 2011 by Maria Papadimitriou.
Half past six on a Saturday morning will see me in either two places, going to bed following a heavy night out, or firmly in …

S/S 2011 Press Days – An illustrated round-up

A look at some of the S/S 2011 collections at various press days, with a little help from our illustrators…

Written by Nick Bain

Ada Zanditon, illustrated by Sara Chew
Wahoooo! Summer is finally here. No really, it is. Seriously I don’t care how damp and dreary it is outside that office window, summer is …

Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty at Somerset House

A new exhibition at Somerset House explores the close relationship and collaboration between Christian Dior and René Gruau - master fashion illustrator

Written by Nick Bain

Few people have changed the world of fashion and people’s perception of femininity as Christian Dior. Revered in his own lifetime as a fashion god at the forefront of post-war …

Dispatches: Fashion’s Dirty Secret

A revealing documentary threw light on Britain's sweatshops thanks to an undercover reporter - but will it have enough impact to change Britain's dirty fast fashion habit?

Written by Nick Bain

Illustration by Antonia Parker
Saying you work in fashion normally garners one of two reactions: awe with a smidgen of jealousy on the presumption all you do is swan around with …

It’s National Wool Week!

The Campaign for Wool and Prince Charles join forces to promote this fashionable, durable and sustainable material in style…

Written by Nick Bain

Illustration by Danielle Andrews
London is phenomenal, a vast ever evolving metropolis where nothing stays still and sleep is for the dead. As much as it tires you out, the frenetic …

Festival Review: Primavera Sound

Our sunkissed contributor reports from the frontlines of Spains biggest music festival, and discovers bands that drove her wild, the second coming of Kurt Cobain (maybe) and a few acts that should be put out to pasture.

Written by Laura Lotti

I have recently noticed that the more music festivals I attend, the less stressival I suffer from. Are summer festivals becoming less and less exciting or is it that my …

Loverman – A Live Review – Prom Night of the Living Dead

Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, 28th September 2009

Written by Katie Weatherall

From out of the late 80s/early 90s shadows, Loverman launch their ‘Human Nature’ EP amongst the Shoreditch elite at Hoxton Bar and Kitchen with all the swagger befitting an underground …