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Fashion label Horiyoshi the Third (Horiyoshi III): interpreting the Japanese body art of ‘Irezumi’

19 Monday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, art speak, design inspiration, design work, fashion and art, imagery, inspiration, menswear, print, separates, signature look, signature piece, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear

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art - influence on fashion, art and fashion, art inspired - fashion, Horiyoshi III- fashion label, Horiyoshi III- master tattoo artist, Irezumi- full body tattoo, Japanese tattoo iconography, traditional Japanese tattoo imagery, urban style, urban wear

 

Horiyoshi III

is the celebrated Japanese master tattoo artist

who specialises in creating full body tattoos or suits known as

‘Irezumi’.

Born in 1946 and birth named Yoshihito Nakano-

the artist styles himself as

Horiyoshi III

in honour of his late mentor, Horiyoshi I.

 

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In studio

master tattoo artist of ‘Irezumi’

Horiyoshi III

horiyoshi III, portrait, master and his craft, japantimes

(image from japan times)

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Using traditional Japanese tattoo imagery of

– fauna (particularly tigers, snakes, exotic birds, koi fish)

– mythological beasts (Asian dragon, Fu-Dog, the Phoenix)

– flora (lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, cherry blossom)

– Kabuki iconography from classical Japanese theater,

Horiyoshi III designs intricate/ornate ‘Irezumi’ (full body tattoo)

a painful and lengthy process, numbering several years.

Yet, the result is certainly awe-inspiring.

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Full body as canvas

by legendary tattoo master, Horiyoshi III

(images from actionrecon.com):

horiyoshi-III, body suits, actionrecon.com

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Traditionally, a central area is left un-inked

dividing frontal tattoo images

horiyoshi-III, body suits

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(images from tattooinjapan.com):

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For Horiyoshi III, the instruments of his art are simple:

ink and pen, body as canvas-

the completed work:   complex, detailed.

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In 2009

Steve Yuk, a client of Horiyoshi III

proposed establishing a fashion line of

menswear and womenswear

based on the elegant work of the master tattoo artist.

The following year

the Horiyoshi III clothing label was launched.

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Handmade silk carves, signature shirts, cashmere knitwear,

edgy denimwear, statement jackets

are featured in Horiyoshi III collections:

a melding of exquisite Japanese tattoo imagery

on expertly crafted urban/modern inspired clothing design.

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Horiyoshi III

fashion label

contemporary clothing:   of the moment

classic imagery:   of ancient traditions

Menswear fashion

(images from lyst.com):

Snake print t-shirt

horiyoshi-the-third-black-snake-print-t-shirt

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(image from polyvore.com):

Warrior design

horiyoshi iii, warrior_dragon, polyvore.com

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(images from lyst.com):

Slate grey shirt,  3/4 length sleeve

dragon scale motif

horiyoshi-the-third-black-grey-cotton-t-shirt-with-dragon-scale-motif

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Black t-shirt

mythological Phoenix

horiyoshi-the-third-black-t-shirt-with-phoenix-

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Black hoodie

dragon print on sleeves

horiyoshi-the-third-black-dragon-print-hoodie-

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For him and her

(image from mr.porter.com):

Silk scarves

horiyoshi iii, scarves, mr.porter.com

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Womenswear fashion

(image from styleheroine.com):

Knitwear

black, cropped, roll neck jumper

mythological motif sleeves, scrolled pattern

HORIYOSHI iii, ladies cropped rolled neck jumper, styleheroine.com

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(image from lavozdaily.com):

Large scarf with butterfly motif

Knit leggings

Horiyoshi III,  a / w 2012 , womenswear

horiyoshiIII-aw2012-womens-collection,

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(images from lyst.com):

Jersey dress

black, phoenix imagery

horiyoshi-the-third-phoenix-printed-jersey-tunic-top

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Silk, merino wool knitwear

horiyoshi-the-third-silk-and-merino-wool-knit-

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Kimono-inspired

cardigan in coral hues, asymmetric hem

horiyoshi-the-third-coral-vintage-kimono-shawl-cardigan

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With each collection, a limited number of each design piece is produced,

which promotes a sense of exclusivity and intrigue.

The line has a dedicated following

and is the favourite of many fashion forward celebrities including

Johnny Depp and Tilda Swinton.

The Horiyoshi III label is a perfect composite of

east meets west / fashion meets art.

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Desk top creative: Time again to release your inner abstract expressionist!

30 Thursday Apr 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in abstract art, free to be me, imagery, inspiration

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abstract art, Abstract Expressionist Movement, abstract imagery, Franz Kline - artist

Abstract expressionism:

an art movement

evolved in NYC

set NYC on trajectory as ‘the place’ of modern art (over Paris)

spanned 1940’s to mid 1960’s

colour

undefined forms

sometimes suggestive of a figurative reference

expressive of emotions

spontaneous, rapid application of paint

liberating

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Now go for it-

express your inner abstract expressionist.

You know you want to!

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A bit of inspiration from

American abstract expressionist artist

Franz Kline (1910 – 1962).

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(image from the metmuseum.org):

Black Reflections, 1959

abstract expressionism, franz kline, black reflections, 1959, metmuseum.orgh2_64.146

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(image from artnc.org):

Orange Outline, 1955

abstract expressionism, franz Kline, Orange Outline, 1955, artnc.org 58_8_8

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(image from cuny.edu):

Untitled, 1958

abstract expressionism, franz kline, untitled, 1958

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1.  Click on the link

2.  A blank page will appear

3.  Click on your mouse / pad

to start a colour flow, to introduce a new colour

4.  Use your mouse / pad to navigate the page,

to create shapes / forms of varying dimensions

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Enjoy!

http://manetas.com/pollock/newpollock/jacksonpollock_by_Miltos_Manetas.swf

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Paperworks: meet British collagist, Peter Clark

17 Tuesday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in abstract art, art discussion, art history notes, art influence - fashion, design inventive, imagery

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abstract art, abstract artist, collage, collage art, collage art movement, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Peter Clark - collagist

 

 

Old Pieces of Paper

 

 

What do they have in common:

old photographs, maps, stamps, charts, postcards,

newspaper clippings, magazine pages, sheet music-

all acquired from second hand shops and antique fairs ?

 

They all are types of vintage paper,

which are rich material source for the art pieces

created by famed British collagist-

Peter Clark.

 

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(image from rhgallery.co.uk):

peter clark, collagist

Collage artist, Peter Clark

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Greatly admired by fashion designer, Sir Paul Smith-

Mr. Clark creates three dimensional, sculptural works of

fun, colour and whimsy.

Known for his imaginative dog collages,

Mr. Clark also constructs fanciful fashion paper pieces.

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(image from smeagoldandnash.com):

peter clark, cavalier spaniel

King Charles Cavalier Spaniel

paper collage by Peter Clark

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(image from mymodernmet.com):

Peter Clark, dachsund

Dachshund

paper collage by Peter Clark

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(image from peterclarkcollage.com):

peter clark, biker jacket

Biker jacket

paper collage by Peter Clark

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The Paper Trail

 

A twentieth century artistic expression,

the collage movement started in 1912.

It was an art innovation of Cubists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

Collage art began as a reaction against the established salon art.

It was a modern interpretive of identifiable objects,

constructed from bits and pieces of paper-types  and card.

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Paper, String, Card

(image from uchicago.edu):

picasso, still life with chair caning, 1912

Still Life With Chair Caning ,  1912

by Pablo Picasso

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(image from moma.org):

picasso, guitar collage, 1913

Guitar Collage ,  1913

by Pablo Picasso

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(image from utoronto.ca):

braque, still life on a table, 1914

Still Life On A Chair ,  1914

by Georges Braque

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(image from christies.com):

braque, collage, intstruments, music, 1918

Bouteille et Instruments de Musique , 1918

(Bottle and Musical Instruments)

by Georges Braque

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A form of abstract art:

subject as representational rather than realistic-

collage pieces are composed from

cardboard, paper, newspaper clippings, magazine leaves

and other forms of ephemera.

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In using  paper with text, such as newspaper, magazines, postcards-

there is an added element of communication and connectivity

between artist and viewer.

Collage art can then be of visual interest and on close examination-

an informative of historical and/or current news..

 

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The works by Patrick Clark are executed in the tradition of collage art.

Like the masters before him:  Picasso and Braque-

Mr. Clark also uses newspaper cutouts, card and paper.

In addition, he constructs with colourful and textural  papers:

postage stamps, maps, sheet music, postcards –

which adds vibrancy and depth to creating readily recognisable images.

 

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 Paper Fashion

by collagist, Peter Clark

(image from social register.co.uk):

peter clark, love graphic line dress

“Love Graphic Line Dress”

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(image from trendland.com):

peter clark, jacket, men

Map / grid jacket

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(image from rebeccahossack.com):

peter clark, coat with many spots

“Coat of Many Spots”

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peter clark, stripes R A Must

“Stripes R A Must”

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peter clark, saks dress

“Saks Dress”

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(image from popglass.com):

peter clark, tutu dress

Tu Tu dress

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(image from bathbusiness.net):

peter clark, white collar worker, trousers, jacket, shirt, tie

“White Collar Worker”

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(image from rhgallery.co.uk):

peter clark, cowboy boots,

Cowboy boots with spurs

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For further information on Peter Clark and his collage art series, visit:

http://www.peterclarkcollage.com

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His own words: in conversation with the artist Anselm Kiefer

11 Saturday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in abstract art, art discussion, design inspiration, design philosophy, imagery, in conversation with, inspiration, interviews

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abstract artist, Anselm Kiefer, Anselm Kiefer - on being an artist, Anselm Kiefer - on mythology and the human experience, art discussion, in conversation with, in conversation with Anselm Kiefer 2006, interview, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), video presentation

 

In October, 2006

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) presented

an ‘in conversation with’ abstract artist: the painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer

to discuss his views on being an artist and

the factors which influence his art.

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(image from sfmoma.org):

anselm Kiefer, in conversation with, SFMOMA

At SFMOMA:  in conversation with

Anselm Kiefer

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Listen/Watch:  Anselm Kiefer, in his own words:

 

On being an artist

http://www.sfmoma.org/explore/multimedia/videos/267

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Influencing factors:  mythology and the human experience

http://www.sfmoma.org/explore/multimedia/videos/268”

 

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Paris Fashion Week s/s 2015: Runway Favourite Highlights, Take 2!

28 Sunday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colourspeak, fashion fun, hats, imagery, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway show, style ideas?, womenswear

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fashion fun, Issey Miyake, Maison Martin Margiela, mixed patterns and prints, Olympia Le Tan, Paris Fashion Week, runway favourites, spring/summer 2015, Tsumori Chisato, vibrant colours

And the fashion extravaganza continues with more runway favourites:

Paris Fashion Week

s/s  2015

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From the design team at

Maison Martin Margiela

knits, prints, sheer and pinstripes

Winners!

maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw26 maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw13 maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw32 maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw8

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Issey Miyake

by designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae

organic (honey-comb pleating)-

in subdued hues

 grid-work prints in vibrant colours

bold check patterns

structural hats

issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw13organic, honeycomb affect

issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw25issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw30issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw36

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by designer Tsumori Chisato

fanciful fashion fun

orange, flower shape dress

colourful, prints, whimsicalred check shirt with yellow flower, red flounce skirttsumori-chisato-spring-summer-2015-pfw27

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by designer Olympia Le Tan

school uniforms being a bit naughty

school uniform, white/ pink trimschool uniform, stripesschool uniform, candy stripesschool uniform, white dress, white jacket with green trim

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Stay tuned for the next and final episode of

Runway Favourite Highlights, PFW  s/s 2015

Take 3!

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‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ : an art installation in memory of the Great War and its fallen heroes

26 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in ceramics, design inventive, exhibitions, history notes, imagery

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'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red', art exhibitions - 2014, art installation, ceramic artist Paul Cummins, ceramic poppies, The Tower of London, theatre stage designer Tom Piper, World War I

 

 

World War I, a global conflict of epic proportions, began on 28 July 1914

and lasted until 11 November 1918.

Over 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians lost their lives during the war.

The conflict ignited following the assassination in Sarajevo, of the heir

to the throne of Austria-Hungary:   Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

He was killed by a Yugoslav nationalist, Gavrilo Princip .

This single incident was the catalyst, which initiated a catastrophic global war.

 

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Aggressive postures quickly formed and alliances solidified.

Within just weeks of the Archduke’s assassination

nations were engaged in a war, which would sweep

throughout Europe and eventually affect every corner of the globe.

 

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This year marks the centenary anniversary of the start of the Great War.

In commemoration, a stunning art installation entitled

‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’

was assembled in the dry moat surrounding the Tower of London, UK.

By the conclusion of the exhibition, the moat will be filled with

over 800,00 handmade ceramic poppies.

 

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(photos by meappropriatestyle):

IMG_4879

IMG_4838

A poppy stands for a life lost

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The installation, which was revealed on 5 August 2014,

(marking one hundred years since the first day of British involvement in WWI),

is the collaborative design effort of ceramic artist Paul Cummins and

theatre stage designer Tom Piper.

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(photo by meappropriatestyle):

IMG_4783

A cascade of red poppies

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The use of poppies bears a special imagery impact.

In the United Kingdom, the poppy is the symbol of war remembrance.

Their bright red hue is reminiscent of blood spilled, lives lost.

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The ceramic poppies in the exhibition, are of varying size and position.

Collectively, they are a visually powerful representation of the

sheer magnitude and scale of the First World War.

The sum panoramic image of the poppies,

seem to shout and to echo:   “least we forget.”

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(image from picturenews.com):

poppy, flower of remembrance

The poppy flower:

symbol of remembrance

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By the end of the exhibition on 11 November 2014

a total 888,246 will have been installed.

Each poppy stands for each life lost

of a soldier serving in the British forces during WWI.

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(photos by meappropriatestyle):

IMG_4859

IMG_4840

The ‘red sea’ of poppies

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The poppies are available for purchase at 25 GBP.  The net proceeds

will be shared equally amongst a group of selected service charities,

in aid of war veterans.

(sources:  British Legion, Coming-home)

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‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’

can be viewed at the Tower of London

until 11 November 2014

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by designer Walter Van Beirendonck: Menswear Fashion Week- Paris, Spring 2015

27 Friday Jun 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colourspeak, design inventive, fashion fun, imagery, menswear, runway presentation

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avant garde fashion, Mens Fashion Week - Paris, menswear, Spring 2015, Walter Van Beirendonck

Known for his use of vivid colours and zany graphics

Belgian designer

Walter Van Beirendonck

was again in his element.

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(image from marieclaire.it):

walter van beirendonck_a_capri_main_image_object

designer, Walter Van Beirendonck

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For Spring 2015

he presented a menswear collection,

which showcased a little bit of everything.

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a bit military

a bit Cirque de Soliel

a bit urban swag

a bit of the Orient

a bit of tailoring

a bit of the wild and wonderful

drama,  colour,  whimsy

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(images from style.com):

Walter Van Beirendonck

Menswear,  Spring 2015

 

at attention

s15 beirendonckYVL_1215.450x675 s15 beirendonckYVL_1238.450x675

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in the big top

s15 beirendonYVL_1379.450x675 s15 walter beirendonckYVL_1358.450x675

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street style sass

s15 beirendonckYVL_1271.450x675

s15 beirendonckYVL_1288.450x675

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kimono-esque cover

s15 beirendonckYVL_1170.450x675 s15 beirendonckYVL_1139.450x675

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well cut

s15 beirendonckYVL_1478.450x675 s15 beirendonckYVL_1511.450x675

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putting it all out there

s15 beirendonckYVL_1420.450x675 s15 beirendonckYVL_1036.450x675 s15 beirendonck YVL_1125.450x675

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Get in on the hype … clothing line, that is!

26 Monday May 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, colourspeak, imagery, patterns, prints, street style sass

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bucket hats, flip flops, graphic print clothing, hype- clothing label, shift dresses, spring/summer wear, tee shirts

hype

is a U.K. based clothing line,

launched during summer 2011

by a couple of friends who decided

to do a bit more than simply

‘sun and fun’  it

for the holiday months.

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Using social media platforms to spread

the hype from here to there,

the label boasts a loyal following.

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See what can be accomplished with a little bit of time on your hands!

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The brand offers tees, hoodies, dresses and accessories

that are colour vibrant,  graphic vivid and street vibed

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This summer,  don’t be left behind:   get in on the hype.

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For the guys

(images from hypeclothing.uk):

HYPE_friut teeStore-Images-Guy_Gobinder_Jhitta-2014-3694

‘garden delight’

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HYPE_oasis crewStore-Images-Guy_Gobinder_Jhitta-2014-3734

‘a view of the tropics’

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HYPE_phoenix crewStore-Images-Guy_Gobinder_Jhitta-2014-3988

‘fire storm’

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HYPE_floral bomberStore-Images-Guy_Gobinder_Jhitta-2014-3984

‘bomber bouquet’

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HYPE_polka paradise teeStore-Images-Guy_Gobinder_Jhitta-2014-3915

‘kaleidoscopic with added polka dots’

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HYPE_prism parrottore-Images-Guy_Gobinder_Jhitta-2014-4011

‘parrots in paradise’

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hype bucket hat menb15_grande

‘golden bucket hat’

(images from asos.com):

hype dolphin tee asos menimage1xl

signature tee:  penguin parley

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hype parrot tee men asosimage1xl

signature tee:  parrot party

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For the gals

(images from hypeclothing.uk):

Hype clothinguk_womens-162

‘just watch me!’

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Hype_cosmo hoodiewomens-199

‘cosmic kitty hoodie’

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HYPE-baseball tee dressStore-GobinderJhitta-2014-6177_1_

‘signature baseball jersey dress’

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HYPE-bucket hat girlsStore-GobinderJhitta-2014-6590

‘floral bucket hat’

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HYPE-dolphin tee dressStore-GobinderJhitta-2014-6182

‘dedicated dolphin dress’

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HYPE-jellfish bomber girlsStore-GobinderJhitta-2014-6538

‘galactic connections’

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HYPE-prism parrotStore-GobinderJhitta-2014-6164

‘parrots prisms’

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hype:  accessorise me

back packs and flip flops

hypefruits backpack66H08IMUL_large hype animal kingdom66H40IMUL_large hype antlers backpack66H12IMUL_large hype flip flop b41_grande hype signature flip flopb36_grande hype space flip flopb39_grande

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More than a hint of colour: Yohji Yamamoto, PFW – a/w 2014

02 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, avant garde, colour traits, colourspeak, design philosophy, imagery, menswear, Paris Fashion Week, prints, womenswear, Yohji Yamamoto

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art inspired - fashion, art reference, avant garde fashion, colour characteristics, colour/print inspiration, graffiti-esque print, Hieronymus Bosch, imagery, knitwear, painterly, Salvador Dali, Yohji Yamamoto

The master of asymmetry, voluminous layering,  Zen-like clothing and

black as statement colour –

Yohji Yamamoto

(image from wwd.com):

offers a collection of colour and print vibrancy,

 a graffiti-esque,  painterly quality

which remains true to the expected of

Mr. Yamamoto’s design aesthetics.

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The pieces were of exaggerated proportions –

larger than life,

so to the imagery of the prints.

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Some prints seem reminiscent of a Hieronymus Bosch painting –

though not based on interpreting a narrative of a Bosch work, rather

capturing the intent:

on style … chaos, frenetic energy

on manner … fantastical

on scale … abstract/unreal

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(image from cargocollective.com):

The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) 1503/04

by Hieronymus Bosch

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(image from everyhistory.org):

Last Judgement (detail) 1504-1508

 by Hieronymus Bosch

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There appears also elements of surrealism akin to Salvador Dali:

(image from tufts.edu):

painting, the persistence of memory, dali

The Persistence of Memory (1931) by Salvador Dali

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Mr. Yamamoto also features knitwear in this collection,

which he has presented in the past –

and to a similar effect:  body conscious and inventive.

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Yet it is the liberal use of colour and

the manner in which it translates, which provokes/intrigues.

 The intense use colour and imagery ignites

new discussion on Yohji Yamamoto’s design philosophy.

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Yohji Yamamoto

Paris Fashion Week,  a/w  2014

The Collection

(images from fashionising):

yohji-yamamoto-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw21 yohji-yamamoto-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw25 yohji-yamamoto-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw41 yohji-yamamoto-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw42 yohji-yamamoto-mens-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw31 yohji-yamamoto-mens-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw38

 

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