Posts Tagged ‘Montreal’

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts – The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

If you find yourself in Montreal then you should get along to the Jean Paul Gaultier retrospective show. But if you can't get to Canada then here's a host of fab illustrations for you to enjoy instead.

John Paul Gaultier by Melissa Kime.
Since June the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has been running the first ever international exhibition devoted to the celebrated French couturier Jean Paul Gaultier …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Fantasia International Film Festival Review

The Fantasia International Film Festival is a world class event where I discovered some great new films, including the British short film trio Little Deaths and Korean rom com Petty Romance.

Fantasia International Film Festival 2011 poster by Donald Caron.
Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada bills itself as a celebration of all things niche and genre. Our visit during Montreal …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design Review – Brut Design, Bye Bye Bambi, AQUAOVO

Homegrown design talent from Montreal showcased in containers on McGill College Avenue during Festival Mode et Design.

Design by Bye Bye Bambi. All photography by Amelia Gregory.
Sitting in bright blue containers between the two catwalks on McGill College Avenue there were a series of showcases for homegrown …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design Review – Collectif: Fashion Pop

Collectif: Fashion Pop showcased the collections of up and coming Montreal designers on the Scene de l'Esplanade catwalk at Festival Mode et Design. Here's some of the local talent!

Anomal Couture by Alia Gargum.
Collectif: Fashion Pop took place on Friday afternoon at the Festival Mode et Design at Montreal Festimania. It was a chance to see some of the …

Montreal Festimania 2011: First Peoples’ Festival Review

Between 2nd - 9th August 2011 the Montreal First People's Festival celebrated indigenous cultures across the Americas and beyond. Centred around the Place des Festivals, with events happening throughout the city.

Mohawk Dancer by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs.
At the Place des Festivals in downtown Montreal there were iridescent reindeer wading through sparkling fountains of water next to a giant …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design Music – introducing Parlovr

Discovered playing between the skyscrapers on McGill College Avenue during Festival Mode et Design Montreal: meet Parlovr.

Parlovr by Sally Jane Thompson.
Introducing: Parlovr. Also known as Parlour Montreal. Discovered at Festival Mode et Design in Montreal, where they played a mid afternoon set in between catwalk shows …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design Review – Beige-Moi presented by Hotel Le Crystal

Montreal design houses Bodybag by Jude, Mélissa Nepton, Renata Morales and Mulcair were asked to present outfits along the theme of Beige. Boring, you might presume? Never! Particularly loved the floaty embroidered gowns by Renata Morales.

Beige-Moi by Caitriona Moore.
Beige-Moi presented by Hotel Le Crystal was a new concept for young designers to show edited outfits from their current collections along a theme of cream, beige …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design Review – Highlights of Montreal Fashion Week A/W 2011

My Montreal Festimania adventures kicked off with highlights from Montreal Fashion Week worn by Canadian celebrities. Favourite outfits came from Christian L'Enfant Roi, Nadya Toto, Barila and Anomal Couture.

Montreal Festimania Fashion Week Highlights by Emma Jardine.
My first show at Festival Mode et Design Montreal was a round up of the best from A/W 2011 at Montreal Fashion Week, …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design Review – Jean Paul Gaultier Bourgeoises Sans Age

Festival Mode et Design Montreal kicked off on Wednesday 3rd August 2011 with an exclusive retrospective catwalk show put together by Jean Paul Gaultier to celebrate his exhibition at the Musee de Beaux-Arts de Montreal. It was amazing.

Jean Paul Gaultier by Becky Smout.
Festival Mode et Design Montreal kicked off properly for both myself and the public with the final late night catwalk show on Wednesday evening.

Jean Paul …

Competition: win a pair of VIP Golden Lanyard all expenses paid tickets to Montreal Festimania this summer!

Montreal Festimania takes place between mid July and mid August 2011, showcasing the very best of the arts across 11 different festivals. Read on to discover how you can win a pair of all expenses paid tickets to Canada.

I love a good festival I do, and I am really excited because I have been asked to attend a brand new month long showcase for the Canadian arts this …

Two wheels good: London’s Borisbike cycle hire scheme proves its worth

Four months after launch, London’s new bike hire scheme is securing its place in Londoners’ hearts. We take a look at the ‘Borisbikes’ as they mark their millionth ride, along with a few tips on cycling in traffic.

Illustration by Daria Hlazatova
To be honest, I was skeptical of the idea of a bike rental scheme before the launch. If we are going to spend £140 million on cycling …

Live review: Chromeo at the Roundhouse

Synth superstars Chromeo wowed the crowds at the Roundhouse…

All photography by Matt Cheetham
On Friday 12th November Chromeo, Montreal’s finest electro export, took The Roundhouse by a sexy, synthesized storm.
Camden’s iconic venue, The Roundhouse, is humming with the buzz …