SHOWstudio: Nick Knight, Alexander McQueen, Björk, Martine Sitbon, Proenza Schouler, Susie Bubble, Patrick Wolf, Lara Stone, David Gandy, Val Garland, Pam Hogg and more

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	Newswire | 09.12.10
CURRENT ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - A TRIBUTE
Celebrating the breathtaking imagination and groundbreaking designs of Lee Alexander McQueen, the latest fashion film by Nick Knight pays tribute to McQueen's sensational creations, stellar career, and most importantly to the man himself. Directed by Nick Knight and set to an exclusive soundtrack by Björk, this one-off film features a painstakingly curated selection of landmark McQueen pieces drawn from his sixteen-year career. A tribute to the burning creativity of a designer who undoubtedly ranks as the greatest of his generation, this fashion film is breathtaking, mesmerising and utterly unique - just like McQueen himself. [more]
CURRENT 200 PORTRAITS
Our video counterpart to Nick Knight’s monumental portrait sitting for the pre-Fall issue of i-D continues this week, promising a vast and vivid spectrum of cultural visionaries. The latest crème-de-la crème of the creative world added to our video project this week include star blogger Susie Bubble, make-up guru Val Garland, musician Patrick Wolf, models David Gandy and Lara Stone and London designers James Long and Pam Hogg. Each Wednesday at 15:00 BST, SHOWstudio.com will launch a new selection of video portraits captured on a specific date, the series as a whole documenting not only this ground-breaking live shoot but a slice of twenty-first century popular culture. [more]
CURRENT 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
We're just over halfway through our 12 Days of Christmas, celebrating a selection of must-have items showcased over the past year in the SHOWstudio Shop. Including pieces from Gareth Pugh, Giles Deacon, Nasir Mazhar, Peter Jensen, Laurie Simmons and Ariana Page Russell - amongst others - there's a seasonal offering perfect for just about everyone, and still three more to go! Click on the BLOG each day through to 12 December for a unique new item!  [more]
CURRENT IN FASHION, PROENZA SCHOULER
Our latest In Fashion edit, featuring new New York design duo Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler has now been launched. Indeed, new New York seems to be something of a theme - the next film, to be launched this Friday December 10 at 15:00 GMT, profiles Joseph Altuzarra, a fast-rising star of the U.S. fashion scene on a rare trip to London. Our final In Fashion film to launch before the year's end features none less than self-confessed 'fashion maniac' and editor-at-large of Japanese Vogue Anna Dello Russo, as her first eponymous fragrance hits the cyber-shelves of yoox.com. [more]
COMING UP IN FASHION, MARTINE SITBON - RE STREAM
For those of you who missed out on the broadcast of our latest In Fashion live interview with cult French designer Martine Sitbon, catch our re-stream of this rare one-on-one with the designer today. A strong, sophisticated and poetic force behind French fashion house Chloe during the 80’s, Sitbon’s trademark consists of juxtaposed feminine silhouettes themed with rock n’ roll – an innovative contrast which accords her as one of the most influential talents in the fashion world today. In Fashion, Martine Sitbon will be re-streamed by SHOWstudio.com on Thursday 9 December at 17:00 GMT. [more]
FROM THE SHOP FROM THE SERIES 'ON GROWTH AND FORM', 2010
Interactive designer and digital innovator Daniel Brown was named one of Creative Review’s ‘Creative Futures of the New Millennium’ and has undoubtedly exceeded his reputation. As a long-standing consultant for SHOWstudio.com, Brown has contributed a mind-boggling single channel projection titled From the series 'on growth and form' to our newest exhibition Florist. A visual treat that explores the nature of creation and regeneration, Brown has constructed a never-ending moving image from the constant blossom of floral blooms. The burnt ambers, warm burgundy and deep orange of continuous growth could potentially hypnotise the viewer for a lifetime… [more]
FROM THE ARCHIVE CHRISTMASTIDE
Christmas is undeniably on the approach, so the time feels ripe to re-examine our 2008 project Christmastide. Enlisting the help of twelve designers to help us celebrate the festive season, from 26 December 2008 to 6 January 2009 - we showcased a selection of inspired and inspirational images proffered by our design stars, refracted and faceted as if seen through Swarovski's trademark sparkling crystals in a unique interactive. [more]
LATEST ENTRIES BLOG
Mary Katrantzou LiveStudio broadcast now complete! The second and last day of designer Mary Katrantzou's residency in our LiveStudio has reached its flowery finale, with our model Uliana encased in greenhouse couture courtesy of Katrantzou's foliate lampshade skirt. [more]
Hot Couture - welding together the latest Katrantzou creation It may seem odd for Rob's blacksmith-style techniques to be used in the construction of clothing, but in actual fact it has a number of historical antecedents. The nineteenth-century crinoline (albeit named after the French word for horsehair, 'crin') was constructed as a cage, often from sprung watch-steel, as was the bustle of the 1870s... [more]
Stephen Jones' Glamour on a Budget Live Stream now over! Today's unique LiveStudio session with master milliner (and apparently rather excellent television presenter) Stephen Jones is now complete - after our model Laura sported Stephen's final foliate creation as the perfect fishing touch to her spring John Galliano outfit. The footage of Stephen's 'Glamour on a Budget' residency will be launched on-site in the new year! [more]
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