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Clemency – Je t’aime (moi non plus)

As the sun shines outside, Becca Kitson reviews Clemency's Spring Summer 2010 collection…

Written by Becca Kitson



Alison Clemency-Buddenhagen’s first independent label, ‘Clemency’ is now set for its second season.  Launched last year and already rubbing shoulders with avid Knightsbridge shoppers in Harvey Nichols, ‘Clemency’ has been tipped as a label to look out for this year.

To say the designer’s CV is impressive would be an understatement and the woman behind the label could certainly inspire a whole other article. Alison Clemency-Buddenhagen graduated with a BA Honours degree in Design from Central St Martin’s School of Art and Design. Whilst studying she worked for the ethical designer and eco campaigner, Katharine Hamnett. Amid the bustling competition of London’s fashion breeding ground, her degree show earned Alison positive coverage from the press including front-page coverage from the International Herald Tribune.  A delightful fashion/art amalgamation ensued, when one of the pieces from this collection was shown alongside the work of a fledgling read more

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London Fashion Week A/W10 – Iris Van Herpen Catwalk Review

London Fashion Week A/W10 – Iris Van Herpen Catwalk Review

Radiation waves hit the front row from leather manipulator extraordinaire Iris Van Herpen

Written by Sabrina Morrison

The Dutch diva of leather manipulation continues to impress with an absolutely stunning parade of shimmering leather lace body halos and sweeping dresses. First appearing 3 seasons ago with fine …

London Fashion Week A/W 2010 Catwalk Review: Gemma Slack

London Fashion Week A/W 2010 Catwalk Review: Gemma Slack

True artistry shines through with strikingly dark film presentation

Written by Valerie Pezeron

Illustration courtesy of Valerie Pezeron
Fashion’s new blood is bubbling just a stone throw from Somerset House’s established dinosaurs. Last Friday, Gemma Slack presented her new collection in the luxuriously cosy …

London Fashion Week A/W10 Catwalk Review – Anne-Sofie Back

London Fashion Week A/W10 Catwalk Review – Anne-Sofie Back

Anne-Sofie Back returns with her own vision of grey hued stripper avatars and trailing tulle

Written by Sabrina Morrison

Video games aren’t just a boy’s toy, even if all the girls in them seem to end up looking like one. Anne-Sofie Back’s A/W10 collection drew inspiration from her own …

Natalia Calvocoressi: “I need a Spy Camera!”

Natalia Calvocoressi: “I need a Spy Camera!”

"There is no point in being precious about photographs". Photographer and graphic designer Natalia Calvocoressi is an ever curious mind with a down-to-earth approach to her art. Contributor Louisa Lee interviews.

Written by Louisa Lee

All Photographs courtesy of Natalia Calvocoressi
Louisa Lee: When and how did you first become interested in photography?
Natalia Calvocoressi: I started to become interested in photography …

Ctrl.Alt.Shift – Current Affairs & a Double Shot of Tequila

Ctrl.Alt.Shift – Current Affairs & a Double Shot of Tequila

The HQ at Ctrl.Alt.Shift is unleashing their Corruption Issue into general bookshops! Art editor Valerie Pezeron investigates!

Written by Valerie Pezeron

Photograph courtesy of Ctrl.Alt.Shift.
Ctrl.Alt.Shift is a seriously cool experimental youth initiative dedicated to politicising a new generation of activists for social justice and global change. Last time I …

Anna Glowinski’s AnaNichoola – Girls Allowed!

Anna Glowinski’s AnaNichoola – Girls Allowed!

Interview: Anna Glowinski; pioneer of fashion label AnaNichoola – for women who love to cycle. Edited by Valerie Pezeron

Written by Hannah Osborne

All photographs courtesy of ananichoola.co.uk
AnaNichoola, a label created by avid cyclist Anna Glowinski, is fast growing fashion brand with a simple idea; attractive, affordable and convenient fashion for female cyclists. …

Introducing new designer on the block Holly Russell

Introducing new designer on the block Holly Russell

Written by Elizabeth Johnson

Recently Holly Russell graduated from Manchester University with a First class degree, and in the few months since has caught the eye of Nicola Formichetti (Stylist to Lady GaGa and …

Rivington Place – A different take on the plight of Globalisation and the textiles industry

Rivington Place – A different take on the plight of Globalisation and the textiles industry

NS Harsha and Chen Chieh at Rivington Street, East London

Written by Sally Mumby-Croft

An East London gem, Rivington Place constantly succeeds in delivering aesthetic art with a hidden political punch and the current show is no exception. Currently on display is NS Harsha’s …

Art listings Sept 28 – Oct 4 – Big shows roll into town

Art listings Sept 28 – Oct 4 – Big shows roll into town

Written by Satu Fox

Gustav Mertzger at The Serpentine
From tomorrow
Gustav Metzger’s “auto-creative” and “auto-destructive” art  involved antics like spraying acid on nylon and building objects only to tear them down, each shape the materials …