Night Vision
Narcissus is the final instalment in Agent Provocateur’s night-vision movies, a collaboration with Mike Figgis and featuring model of-every-moment Kate Moss.
Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
Erin Petson for Bracewell
London based illustrative artist Erin Petson, who has previously collaborated with the likes of Stella McCartney and Selfridges, has created prints for Bracewell’s new Spring/Summer 07 collection. Bracewell’s new concept store will be hosting an exhibition of her work in mid-August and will feature limited edition prints and exhibits of large scale original artwork.
Posted in Fashion, Illustration by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
Fashion Is Art
Originally taught by her grandmother to cast on, cast off, Sandra Backlund’s innovative knitwear pieces favour form over function. With a colour palette ranging from nudes to violent reds, her silhouettes transcend all sartorial element towards the sculptural. Her designs embody the idea of fashion as art.
Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Monday, June 18th, 2007
Le Book Le Tour
Le Book Connections tour is a custom-made trade show for the creative community. The event is currently being staged in New York and is heading to London this autumn. It’s an invitation only event so if you want to register make your way to their site for details.
Posted in Books by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Danny Sangra
A Central St. Martins graduate, illustrator Danny Sangra became a prominent figure in the London scene through his mural displays in store fronts. Now he has his own shoe company, has collaborated with Marc Jacobs and is soon to show in Tokyo fashion week.
Posted in Illustration by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Nicholas Gates
His interest for sculpture was sparked during a ceramic class in school and now become a full-blown passion for Nicholas Gates. He’s mainly influenced by old-school and hip hop & eternalises the big names from the hood in ceramic. Kanye West stands proud with bear head and Louis Vuitton rucksack, whilst Tupac is emblazoned with his “Thug Life” tattoo.
Posted in Artist by Canvas Magazine
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
Romain Kremer
His summer designs were a little sci-fi, but Romain Kremer’s Autumn/Winter 2007 collection shows his mature, moutaineering side, with his boys taking the runway with layers hidden underneath layers. His proportions were slouchy and oversized and seemed to reference the New Romantics.
Posted in Uncategorized by Canvas Magazine
Monday, June 18th, 2007
Katherine Wardropper
Jewellery designer Katherine Wardropper’s hand crafted neck pieces evoke images of grande Elizabethan dames. Her use of fabric means her works take on a more three-dimensional form and are often used for a number of creative applications, including installations, wall hangings or interior design.
Posted in Jewellery by Canvas Magazine
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
New Rave Revisited
Club scene photographer Paul Hartnett has been snapping club kids for over 30 years. Working closely with Leigh Bowery during his Taboo years, Paul’s site documents scene-fashions from the punk era right through to Britain’s current New Rave wave.
Posted in Photography by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Another Alister Mackie Special
Another Man magazine has invited Nick Knight to photograph a men’s underwear story in collaboration with menswear stylist Alister Mackie. Boned will broadcast live with behind-the-scenes glimpses from hair and make-up and what’s happening backstage on the 31st May and 1st of June.
Posted in Books, Photography by Canvas Magazine
Friday, June 1st, 2007
