Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
On Sunday I enjoyed my favorite London walk from Somerset House to the Tate Modern. If you ever feel tired of London, its a sure fire way to fall back in love with this amazing city.
We arrived at the Tate in time to have a random wonder around the galleries and then head down to the Turbine Hall in readiness to catch the Michael Clarke choreographed dance installation. I’d read about this in the week’s edition of le Cool (if you don’t subscribe already then do it now!) and had been really looking forward to it. Not only is Clark a long term favorite of “Blink”, but I was also really interested in the concept of this ‘installation’.
Michael Clark and his company have been working in the Turbine Hall for the past seven weeks, making the development and rehearsal stages of this piece visible to all. This piece incorporates some of the company’s immensely skilled dancers along with 75 untrained members of the public. During the performance, the division seemed purposefully clear between ballerina and non-ballerina with a difference in costume (the non-dancers in black) as well as Clark cleverly using the dancers in different ways. This created a really great energy as well as a stunning visual spectacle.
The space is immense, but the pumping Bowie soundtrack and the dashing and surging dancers really worked the space brilliantly. The graphic, monochrome floor complimented the linear and sharp shapes in the piece. The only downside was that I wanted to be one of the special 75, not one of the spectators- but maybe next time! This was ‘Part 1′ of Clark and company’s residency and there will be a ‘Part 2′ of the project in June ‘11. So, all that’s left to ask is where do I put my name down for it?
Michael Clark's dance intallation at the Tate Modern
Michael Clark's dance intallation at the Tate Modern
Michael Clark's dance intallation at the Tate Modern
Michael Clark's dance intallation at the Tate Modern
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Tags: Michael Clark, Somerset House, Tate Modern, Turbine Hall
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
This post is the grand finale of our Little London Fields tribute week! Are you relieved or disappointed? If you are feeling either then fear not, we have something very different to inspire you next week…
We saved the final post to feature some more fantastic accessories shots. A new approach to jewelery revealed itself at this music and arts event in London Fields. The common theme through all of this weeks post has been to close up approach to finishing touches on the looks we loved the best. Individual style was the guiding principle and we think that these shots express that even more succinctly.
Enjoy, and thanks to Cat for the great subject choices and perfect shots.
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Tags: Accessories, East London, Festival, Jewelery, Little London Fields, London Fields, Streetstyle
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
And second in our accessories focused set of posts from Little London Fields, we look at some super shades. Sunnies have long been the ultimate badge of cool in fashion terms and we really love the diversity and individuality shown on the crowd at this small but perfectly formed fest. In recent Summers, the choice of whats hot and whats not in terms of sunglasses has been a narrow field of vision between Aviators and Wayfarers. We are delighted to say that this is no longer the case. Bring on big, bold, vintage, binocular style rounded shapes and colourful looks.
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Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Tags: East London, Festival, Little London Fields, London Fields, Streetstyle, sunglasses, Vintage
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
And there’s more from Little London Fields! We could have posted it all in one big mega post, but that might just have been too much information and we would hate for you to miss out on any of the finer details captured in these shots.
We hope that you have enjoyed our posts so far this week. We have decided that today and tomorrow will be accessories days. As we noted in the first post on Monday, the details are what make an outfit absolutely your own look. We saw some stunning attention to detail on the fastidiously stylish folk at Little London Fields and today we start at the bottom with a shoe focused post. Its a mixed bag, with the overarching theme being a personal take on what functional style means for each individual and the look they chose to project that day. Don’t underestimate the importance of the sock choice or the pedi colour either. Details are never mere details when it comes to accessories…
Enjoy, and if you’d like to see more accessories, why not contact your nearest “Blink” agent and ask to have a look at our quarterly ‘Accessories’ report?
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Tags: Accessories, East London, Festival, Little London Fields, London Fields, shoes, Streetstyle
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
More joy from the inaugural Little London Fields festival for you. We hope that you enjoyed yesterdays look at some great styling details and today we have a look at proportion.
While the whole of the fashion world has been loved up for the maxi this Summer, the festival crowds have all voted with their pins for something more abbreviated. Shorts and mini’s have been a far stronger look, particularly for the London based events. Its a look that can say so many things. Go retro and boyish with the addition of braces (an accessory to watch and one that we’ll be featuring in the Autumn ‘Accessories’ report!). Add chic but saucy sex appeal with long socks or hold ups. Embrace undies as outies with slip inspired looks. Channel something sharper and a little more 80’s with tailored leather.
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Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Tags: Accessories, braces, Denim, Festival, Leather, Little London Fields, London Fields, mini skirts, Streetstyle
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
And the final post from Victoria Park’s Field Day fest features some more subtle colour combinations. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the looks are any more low key that those that we featured in the previous post on ‘Colourful’ looks. In some cases, these looks have a softer edge, but add black into the mix and you have a cool, graphic angle too.
We really love the soft maxi skirts featured here, as well as the lighter, sheerer and fluid shapes. Its a really fresh, feminine look that’s right on the button right now. Throw in an occasional touch of leather and some sporty references and you’ve got it.
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
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Tags: Accessories, Festival, Field Day, Field Day Festival, Hackney, Leather, maxi skirts, stripes, Victoria Park
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
So, here’s the second in our posts from Field Day, and this one focuses on some brilliantly colourful looks. Black was probably still the strongest colour choice, and denim was a big look too- especially as cut off shorts, but we think that hot colour, print and pattern have a special place at a festival. Its a time to wear something that you may think is too bright or bold for everyday, but in a festival field we think the brighter the better, baby!
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Thank Cat for great shots.
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Tags: Accessories, Festival, Field Day, Field Day Festival, Hackney, Pattern, Victoria Park
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
On the 31st July, our brilliant “Blink” reporter, Cat, headed to Victoria Park for Field Day.
Inspired by country pastimes and simpler pleasures, plus a splash of domestic drudgery and adolescent sports days, this fest keeps the delightful spirit of the village fair alive in a very cool corner of Hackney. The Village Green Area included egg and spoon races, human wheelbarrow races, ‘Tug of War’, sack races, a blindfolded tea drinking relay race, scone throwing contest and much more…
But don’t think this was all pastoral pastimes and innocent fun. This is an East London festival after all. Music was a mix of indie rock and dance, the line up including Caribou, These New Puritans, Memory Tapes, Gold Panda, a Simian Mobile Disco DJ set, Fake Blood, Hudson Mohawke and the Archie Bronson Outfit were the highlights in our opinion.
The East London vibe was in full force for the style stakes too. Fashionable Field Day attendees mixed 80’s style; bumbags and bold prints whilst evocative black lace stockings were teamed with thigh grazing dresses and super short denim shorts.
Here’s our first style post for you. We think this group of girls are rocking some super fierce looks and were the best way to start things rolling. We have a couple more posts to come too, so keep ‘em peeled…
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Thanks Cat for great shots and a brilliant review!
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Tags: Accessories, Archie Bronson Outfit, Caribou, Denim, Fake Blood, Field Day, Field Day Festival, Gol Panda, Hackney, Hudson Mohawke, jersey, Leather, Memory Tape, Simian Mobile Dico, sunglasses, These New Puritans, Victoria Park
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Its double bubble today on the “Blink” blog. Two posts in one day! That’s going some, but we have so much festi joy to share with you this week, it’s the only way to go…
So, last but not least from Secret Garden Party we have a few final looks to share with you. We’ve called this ‘Black and Gold’ in reference to the common colour theme from this eclectic selection of shots. Two are tied by animal print. The other shows how stunningly scaled accessories can make a look. So, that’s it from us for Secret Garden Party 2010. Already looking forward to next years event!
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Thanks Cat!
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Tags: Accessories, animal print, Cambridgeshire, Festival, Hunting, Pattern, Secret Garden Party, sunglasses
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
So, after setting the scene with yesterdays post, today we have some great Secret Garden Party style shots split into two posts- bit size chunks of fashion joy! From the theatrical yesterday to some slightly less ‘dress up’ looks today. They sum up this festivals mood of cool abandon, something a little off centre and more eclectic. Bright pattern, retro feel graphics, the ubiquitous denim shorts, maxi’s, minis and playsuits. Fill your boots and enjoy!
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Thanks Cat for the perfect subject choices and great photography.
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Tags: Accessories, boots, Cambridgeshire, Denim, Festival, Huntingdon, maxi dress, Pattern, retro, Secret Garden Party, sunglasses, Vintage
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