‘COME AS YOU ARE’ editorial with Abbey Lee and Catherine McNeil photographed by Greg Kadel and styled by Naomi Smith for Vogue Australia – 50th Anniversary Issue – September 2009.

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Last night I went to the Soho Grand for the Damir Doma SS 2010 presentation hosted by Seven New York. The looks were set up in a room of their own, on well lit mannequins for viewing only, but of course I couldn’t curb my touch when it came to this collection. Garments of this caliber have a voice and believe me they speak to me, in a way that makes me question my sanity, perhaps it can be diagnosed as a form of Schizophrenia ~ Fashion Schizophrenia, a feeling that words do no justice describing.

The collection had elements of eastern and western influences, though it was predominantly a dialogue between Indian an Japanese aesthetics on exploring “interpretations of contemporary masculinity.” I could compare his avant-garde niche to a fusion of Yohji Yamamoto and Raf Simmons, though his style is taking on a very distinctive identity through his self-titled label Damir Doma. The varying silhouettes, layering and fabrications take Damir’s work to alternative levels of menswear complexity which make him one of the most interesting new designers of our generation.

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Latyrx : Lady Don’t Tek No

Still a funky, soulful, ingeniously word-smithed aural pleasure after nine years since its release, this is a truly classic hip hop album. Blackalicious, Latyrx, and Dj Shadow came together on this one to showcase to those who didn’t already know of the artists’ individual talents what Quannum Projects had to offer one’s ears. Lady Don’t Tek No is sure to be a timeless favorite for females and males alike, relatable lyrics delivered over a contagious beat that makes heads bob like an automatic reflex. Latyrx is made up of rappers Lateef and Lyrics Born and the song was actually released earlier in 1997 as part of their EP called Muzapper’s Remixes. To be informed of Latyrx’ musical versatility, Balcony Beach is a more relaxed, easy listening track by the melodic duo worth giving a listen as well.

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‘BOLLYWOOD DREAMS’ editorial with Gemma Ward photographed by Patrick Demarchelier and styled by Lucinda Chambers for Vogue India – October 2007. READ MORE

We were excited to receive these images from the latest developments of Yang Li for his capsule collection. Apart from his niche style, the young Central Saint Martins alumni has a resume that makes him quite a hot ticket for any high fashion house. Having worked for/with Gareth Pugh, Visvim, Blaake Homme, and currently with Raf Simmons he is getting the best first hand practical experience one could ask for. Continuing in the spirit, we have praised before at Trendland (see more about Yang Li here), of his retro-futuristic designs he brings us more of this streamlined aesthetic, dialed to tailoring perfection, which we are quickly beginning to associate with his name.

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