Sessun

On Saturday I visited Supra boutique on London's Portobello road. They are currently stocking the French lable, Sessun. This label has been around for at least ten years, but has reinvented itself in the last two to be a little sister to Isabel Marant loving types. The prices are a bit smaller, but the style is still big, with garments to wear from the city to the countryside and back again. Pretty florals, chambray blues, greens and creams


Courtesy of Sessun © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Tatooed Lady 1961

For months now me and my boyfriend have been trying to find out which artist it was that painted the below picture, 'Tatooed Lady 1961'. I saw the artwork in Elle magazine based on Jade Jagger's home and we both really liked it. It was only reading up on Peter Blakes, Cloud print for Stella McCartneys exclusive collection for Net-a-porter that I found out that it was him who created this very cool piece of work!


Courtesy of Peter Blake © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Anges Barley

I really like Art which combines shapes with colour, this comes from my obession with collages first formed whilst on my BA Printed Textiles course. Artist Anges Barley creates paintings of watercolour cut outs which are fun pieces which give the feeling origami, folding and unfolding paper.






Courtesy of Anges Barley © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Sex and the City

I loved the Sex and the City film! And I have discovered the soundtrack isn't bad either with some of my favourite artists contributing like, India Arie, Jem and Run -D.M.C.


Courtesy of Sex and the City © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

I had some friends over at the weekend for belated birthday drinks and they got me these gorgeous cupcakes from Lainey's Cupcakes.


Courtesy of Charlie Mack © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Influence

I recently purchased Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's 'Influence' book. It comprises conversations the sister's have had with artists, designers, photographers and writers from all over the world. I really like the layout and style of the book so already I have been influenced!



Courtesy of Rodrigo Corral © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Dame Vivienne S/S 2009

For her Spring/Summer 2009 collection, Vivienne Westwood the dame of British Fashion, with her flamed red hair. Asked the Bay Watch beauty Pamela Anderson to star in her advertising campaign. The pictures were taken on the day of the US elections in just one day by the talented Juergen Teller, in an LA trailer park where pamela was currently living whilst her house was beening done up.




Courtesy of Juergen Teller © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Bjorn Winblad

It was my birthday the other day and one of my favourite pressies was a ceramic April calendar plate designed and illustrated by Danish Artist Bjorn Winblad (1918-2006). I have been collecting his work for a few years now after discovering his designs at Couverture a London based store specialising in covetable one-off designer pieces for the home, European fashion collections for women, cute knitted toys and childrens clothing and accessories, as well as an ever changing flow of vintage finds.


Courtesy of Bjorn Winblad © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Todd Selby Photography

I love collages so thought I would post these few pictures of fridge sticker collages I found on Todd Selby website. Todd Selby has launched an exhibition based of his eccentric group of friends at home. The exhibition is called 'The Selby is in your place' on untill May 2nd at Colette in Paris.




Courtesy of Todd Selby © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Flash Back

Still on the Kate Moss theme, here is Kate aged 16 fresh faced on the cover of The Face fashion magazine in 1990. What a fanstatic iconic cover!


Courtesy of The Face © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Kate Moss

I love these pictures of Kate Moss by Corinne Day !

The Way I See It - Raphael Saadiq

For those of you who are fans of 1960's - 1970's soul. It's worth you checking out Raphel Saadiq new ablum, The Way I See It. This is an ablum where Saadiq has looked on those who he admired when he was young, to rebirth soul music with interesting results!


Courtesy of Raphael Saadiq © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Isabel Marant S/S09

A little bit of country, a bit of rock and roll. What an adorable spring summer 2009 collection from French Fashion designer Isabel Marant.








Courtesy of Isabel Marant © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Damien Hurst Butterflys

I was just browsing the internet when I came across this beautiful, wonderful butterfly collage by Damien Hurst, very inspiring!



Courtesy of Damien Hurst © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

House of Harlow 1960

I am loving Nicole Richies jewellery line, House of Harlow 1960. Nicole worked with Pascal Mauawad to create this 1960's - 1970;s collection inspired by her own extensive jewellery collection. The launch of this line was at Kitson, Melrose, USA, pieces included, multi coloured pyramid bracelets, leather star burst rings and gold plated pave stations necklaces.




Courtesy of Nicole Richie © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Liberty Print Nike Dunks

Back by popular demand, Nike and Liberty have collaborated again after the success of their May 2008 designs. For Liberty card holders check out their website by 31st March, in order to enter the competition to win a pair of exclusive Liberty print Nike dunks.



Courtesy of Opening Ceremony © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Goodbye Mayle

I was sad to read that British born designer Jane Mayle will no longer be continuing with her Fashion line MAYLE. A friend of mine, London based designer Zakee Shariff introduced me to this label last year and I have been adoring it ever since. I will certainly look forward to Jane's next creative ventures.




Courtesy of Mayle © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Alexander Girard Prints

Walking around Brick Lane today I noticed a print similar to that of graphic textile designer Alexander Girard. He trained in architecture but he is best known for his textiles featuring stripes, circles, triangles and his love for Mexican folk art. It is the sense of fun that he brings to his prints that inspires me.



Courtesy of Alexander Girard © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

London Fashion Week - Central St Martins

I have been checking out the Fashion shows so far. And as a graduate from Central St Martins I always like to see what the college is producing. One student that stood out for me this year is Laura Mackness, the collection had an 80's come American Western theme, with cheeky trompe l'oeil prints. Below are a few examples from the show.








Courtesy of Vogue © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Fannying Around

Today I spent lunchtime chilling with a hot chocolate in the Concrete Cafe at the Hayward Gallery, whilst admiring the work of fashion illustrator, Julie Verhoeven. Julie has created collages of paper plates which combine both colour and painted faces. Here are a few pictures that I took from this small exhibtion on until the 9th March 2009.



Fannying around © Julie Verhoeven
© 2009 Charlie Mack


Fannying around © Julie Verhoeven
© 2009 Charlie Mack


Fannying around © Julie Verhoeven
© 2009 Charlie Mack


Fannying around © Julie Verhoeven
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Cool Logo

I was in Selfridges and came across Chloe-Sevigny Autumn/Winter 2008 collection for Opening Ceremony. I was instantly drawn to the font used for the label.


Courtesy of Opening Ceremony © 2009
© 2009 Charlie Mack

My first post! Peter Blake, The Venice Suite

Hello! I am very excited that my first blog post is about Peter Blakes' latest exhibtion, The Venice Suite, hosted at the Paul Stolper Gallery. Here are a few of my favourite images from the exhibtion which runs until 28th February - so check it out!

Fishing ©Peter Blake
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Iceberg ©Peter Blake
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Exotic Beasts ©Peter Blake
© 2009 Charlie Mack

Dancing Over Venice ©Peter Blake
© 2009 Charlie Mack