Dionne -Where did you find your inspiration for the name of the album ‘The Battle For Hearts and Minds’? Savvy - Well I guess the initial concept was birthed about 4-5 years ago while touring and promoting my previous album the a loop theory... The title for me works on a few different levels, a triple-entendre if you will. On one level it’s the internal battle, the struggle we all face day to day between
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When it comes to promoting designer fashion labels, celebrities have always been at the forefront of the public . When personalities such as Rihanna and Kanye West are captured by paparazzi wearing extravagant garments at key events, those looks are instantly digitally catapulted onto key blogs and mags, birthing the latest fashion trends . Beyoncé recently released her ‘Ivy Park’ range in Topshop stores, raking in the pounds for Topshop The sportswear in the UK is currently
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The future of fashion technologies When Alexander McQueen teamed up with SHOWstudio in 2009 to become the first fashion designer to live stream a runway show, the way we consumed fashion was changed forever. From real-time live feeds to virtual reality catwalks at fashion weeks, major fashion influencers and retail brands such as Topshop, Balenciaga and Dior are adopting technology to increase their scope and profits. Embracing virtual reality technology, Topshop’s flagship
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Would you like to gain the experience that Charlotte did? Name: Charlotte H Course: BA (Hons) Fashion Management Year of study: Year 2 Career aspirations: Preferably building a career path within Fashion Marketing; the idea of consultancy also intrigues me. Duration of placement with AC-PR: 3 Months What enjoyed the most: Understanding the myriad of different tasks undergone within PR and marketing; I also enjoy how features of both PR and marketing are so hand-in-hand
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On September the 11th of this year Givenchy headed by Creative Director, Riccardo Tisci collaborated with the artist, Marina Abromovich to celebrate Tisci’s 10th anniversary with Givenchy and opening of the new store in city. With a presentation of couture and ready-to-wear menswear and womenswear collections, Tisci’s the proceedings began with a bride and groom dressed in black and white. The beautifully cut silk and lace slip dress worn with black trousers and coats
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbe6sltd8w4&feature=youtu.be Early this September Rihanna released her brand new collaboration with renowned sock brand, Stance. We think that the coming together of these two parties is the perfect mix, as the influential starlet is known for her unique and carefree fashion sense. This is Rihanna's first collaboration of the sock variety, and we can definitely say that she's put her "best foot forward " here. Rihanna is also noted as the Creative Director for this
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Darkstar and local young people's charity Global Diversity and seminal electronic label Warp Records are proud to present a free evening of live music and creative discussion at the Bates Mill arts space in Huddersfield on Friday 25/09/15. The evening will feature a live performance from Darkstar, whose third album ‘Foam Island’ is released via Warp on the day itself, and a panel discussion on “Developing Youth Creativity and the Creative Industries in Huddersfield &
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Friday the 29th of May marks the launch of Benaiah Matheson's #MyHuddersfield capsule collection. Benaiah has lived in Huddersfield for all of his life and the collection itself is an expression of his encounters and experiences growing up in the market town. The age old saying " To know where you're going, you have to know where you have come from" rings far too familiar with all of us. Huddersfield is just one important piece
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Friday the 20th of February marks the launch of Benaiah Matheson's Pad Panda collection at The Connoisseur’s Independent Trading Post 2nd floor of the Byram Arcade Huddersfield from 4pm Join Benaiah and friends for a first up-close look at the new collection and zone out to some live music. LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES FROM : - Savvy - Heri Shesta - Kieren McMillen - Lindon Nugent And more! Savvy & Heri Shesta will perform tracks from their new unreleased albums!
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