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Hussein Chalayan at The Design Museum
Leading the forefront of contemporary fashion design, the twice named ‘British Designer of the Year,’ Hussein Chalayan, is renowned for his innovative use of materials, meticulous pattern cutting and progressive attitudes to new technology. This exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of Hussein Chalayan’s work in the UK. Spanning fifteen years of experimental projects, the exhibition explores Hussein Chalayan’s creative approach, his inspirations and the many themes which influence his work such as cultural identity, displacement and migration.
22 January – 17 May
Design Museum 28 Butlers Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD T. 0870 833 9955
Marc by Marc Jacobs London Store
Since opening the doors to its collections line in London in 2007 Marc Jacobs has made Mayfair’s Mount Street and the surrounding area a magnet for luxury fashion labels setting up shop – and having last week launched its first Marc by Marc London store, the shopping hotspot just got even cooler.
Marc by Marc Jacobs, 56 South Audley Street, London W1
Prada ‘Waist Down’ Exhibition
Miuccia Prada’s travelling exhibition, Waist Down – The Skirt by Miuccia Prada, arrives in Korea on April 25, taking up residence in the malleable Transformer building in Seoul for the next month. The Transformer, designed by Rem Koolhaas, is a single structure with multiple purposes. Designed to be moved with each incarnation the building is covered with a soft outer skin and has four shapes inside, each of which will become the floor as the building moves and its uses evolve over the course of its five-month existence.
Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop
She brought the fashion world to a standstill back in the Seventies with the legendary Biba and now Barbara Hulanicki is set to do it all over again – this time with her very own capsule collection for Topshop. The collection comprises 30 pieces spanning beachwear, floaty dresses and sophisticated smock blouses.
Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2009
Now in its 13th year, this annual prize of £30,000 rewards a living photographer, of any nationality, who has made the most significant contribution to photography in Europe, through either an exhibition or publication, over the past year. The four shortlisted artists for the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2009 are: Paul Graham, Emily Jacir, Tod Papageorge (pictured) and Taryn Simon. The winner will be announced on 25 March 2009.
20 February to 11 April 2009
The Photographers’ Gallery, 16-18 Ramillies St, London W1F 7LW
Guy Bourdain “A Message for You” & ‘Unseen”
Guy Bourdin is considered to be one of the most daring and intriguing artists in the world of 20th century visual culture. He was responsible for the groundbreaking turning point in the world of image-making in the late 70s. “A Message for You” focuses on the late 70s, when he acquires maturity in his practice and his poignant observations reflect the dynamic period of social change, sexual liberation, capitalism’s vanity, excess of consumerism, growing power of the media. All these themes found their ideal place in the transient form of the glossy magazine page. Likewise, the exhibition “Unseen” presents a selection of Guy Bourdin most beautiful and iconic works and unveils to the public some of his less known prints.
From 15th February to 5th April 2009 at Galleria Carla Sozzani
“Extreme Beauty in Vogue”
Created and curated by American Vogue with design and art direction by Jean Nouvel, the exhibition investigates the role of beauty in our culture as seen in a series of images shot for Vogue in the past 75 years by some of the world’s most renowned photographers.
“Extreme Beauty in Vogue” on display from March 4 to May 10 at Milan’s Palazzo della Ragione.
The Iconoclasts
Four of the world’s leading fashion editors have taken over the visual identity of Prada stores in four fashion capitals; New York, London, Paris and Milan. Check out Katie’s Grand offering at London’s Old Bond Street (16/18) from February 17th.
b Clothing
The b Clothing range was conceived and designed by b Store owners, Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie, who are fast on their way to building one of London’s most sought-after menswear labels. Their second offering for a/w 09, shown at London Fashion Week, had a distinctly Parisian vibe, with polka dots and stripes being the patterns of choice. Some of the nicer touches included a plain shirt with polka dot collars and cuffs, a wide roll neck jumper and an abundance of cropped trousers.
Raf Simons for Fred Perry
A special two season capsule collection, Belgian designer Raf Simons has teamed up with sporty British brand Fred Perry in a unique collaboration. A replacement for their previous work with Comme des Garcons, the British label sought Simon’s designs as his work was very much tied in to U.K. subcultures, music, graphic art and youth.
Martin Kippenberger
One of the most significant and influential artists of our time, Martin Kippenberger (1953–1997) produced a complex and richly varied body of work from the mid-1970s until his untimely death in 1997 at the age of forty-four. This ambitious, large-scale exhibition includes key selections and bodies of work from his entire career: paintings, sculpture, works on paper, installations, multiples, photographs, posters, announcement cards, books, and music.
“Martin Kippenberger: The Problem Perspective” opens on Sunday and runs until May 11 at the Museum of Modern Art, (212) 708-9400, www.moma.org
Acne/Lanvin
This ongoing partnership made in design heaven between Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz and hip swedish lifestyle brand Acne hits stores in early 2009. Melding Lanvin’s couture roots with the rebellious workwear on which Acne was founded, the collection is fabricated entirely in denim (be it the finest from Japan and Italy). Look out for their reinvented classic tuxedo jackets and trenches, charming mini dresses and cuffed jeans; enough to satisfy style mongers of every taste.
Available at Lanvin, Browns Focus and acnestudios.com/lanvin
Ellsworth Kelly: Diagonal
This exhibition features eight two-panel paintings from 2007 and 2008, on view in the 22nd Street gallery. Each consists of a black or white rectangle with a contrasting black, white, or colored rectangle placed diagonally on top and extending beyond the boundary of the canvas below. Ellsworth Kelly: Diagonal will be on view at 522 West 22nd Street (11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.) and 523 West 24th Street (10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.) until April 11, 2009.
Browns Shoe Store
Browns announces the introduction of its first stand alone shoe store, launching in Spring 09. The store will carry the very best selection of international designers including Comme des garcons, Lanvin, Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Bottega Veneta and YSL, as well as up-and-coming new talent.
Browns will also be offering bespoke made shoes, repair services and special events.
Adidas SLVR
This Spring adidas will be introducing their new SVLR collection. Priced in between the regular line and the expensive Y-3 collection, SVLR will be offering performance inspired clothing with more style. Flagships in New York’s Soho and later in Paris are in the works.
Louis Vuitton & Stephen Sprouse
Late fashion designer and artist Stephen Sprouse is back in fashion news with the launch of a new collection by Louis Vuitton. A retrospective of his graffiti prints and neon aesthetic called “Rock on Mars” will also be shown at Deitch Projects’ 18 Wooster Street gallery in New York City from Jan. 8 to Feb. 28 and a new book “The Stephen Sprouse Book,” by Roger Padilha and Mauricio Padilha is due out from Rizzoli New York at the start of 2009.