I first met Azin Valy, the entreprenurial designer behind Cityzen by Azin, in New York several years ago and the passion for what she does instantly shone through. As a keen traveller I also fell in love with her designs, which showcase city maps in a glamorous way. From scarves to dresses, Azin - who also runs an architecture business (I don't think she ever sleeps!) - crafts aerial shots of cities from around the world into beautiful objects. I've worn several of her pieces, including the Tehran dress and Los Angeles gown, and each time I've felt a million dollars in the colourful silk cr...
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For two nights only, on 20/21st October, Veuve Cliquot is inviting Londoners to experience ‘SEVEN’, the highly-anticipated immersive experience curated by non-other than Carine Roitfeld. Guests will enter a world quite unlike anything they have ever experienced, to explore the seven deadly sins. Carine, who is known for her role in the fashion industry (previously Editor of Vogue Paris) will bring her unique sense of style and edge to the event exposing her vision of these sins to anyone who dare enter. # The journey through the seven rooms will not be an easy one, guests will immerse th...
Read more →And so last week we Rude'sters boarded the Eurostar to the French capital city of Paris famed for its café culture, its gastronomy and designer boutiques dotted along the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. But we weren’t there solely for the purposes of eating, drinking and bringing to life everything we read in 'How To Be A Parisian'. Au contraire. We were there for a conversation with acclaimed French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac about the launch of his newest collection - ‘The Callection’. A collaboration between the designer and smartphone leaders, OnePlus, featuring a line of ...
Read more →Hold up folks! Summer is not quite done yet. The team at It's Rude to Stare have been busy eating at the Wilderness banquets, getting lost in the fields at Farr Festival and swinging from the trees at Lost Village and there are still some of the best festivals yet to come! A line up of stellar gatherings, with OnBlackheath, Bestival and Festival No.6 are all lined up in September - providing a magical finale to what has been a jam-packed summer. So dust off those head-dresses, pick out the transfer tattoos and treat yourself to a new festival outfit from our pick of the best festival clothin...
Read more →It was a Thursday afternoon and I was casually skinning a deer in the depths of Cornwall with a cool breeze blowing and birds crowing from the trees. I'd been invited to get a taste of 'Filson Life' by the Alaskan outfitter, which is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, but has two stores in London. Its much-anticipated UK online site has also just launched. The brand's goods are tough and heard-wearing, with thick cotton shirts designed for a spot of lumber jacking and long aprons lovingly waxed to repel any spot of blood from a deer. But what I love is that the products are also stylistic...
Read more →Fashion brand Havaianas are inviting Londoners to join them at the Westfield London flagship store tomorrow, Thursday 16th March, to witness one of Brazil's most exciting young artists, São Paulo-based artist, Ricardo Negro, create an art work 'live' at a special installation on to celebrate the “Portraits of Brazil” project.
Read more →After launching in 2014, ZLDN have been making stunning underwear using bold African prints, Inspired by founder Jack Hicks's upbringing in South Africa, the prints reflect the dutch wax prints found in the markets there. He has combined this with new innovative technology to create a stylish underwear range of the ultimate comfort.
Read more →Fashion Week is not only the appreciation of creativity, craft and culture of its respective city, but a time of high importance to the canvases this art form is manifested on. With designer demands bursting at the seams, model's health is often brushed under the catwalk.
Read more →The lack of diversity within the fashion industry isn’t a new topic, but with only 22.4% of non-white catwalk models used in the SS16 shows, big names such as Valentino and Junya Watanabe have entered the firing line for allegations of racism. This July, The Fashion Debates brings a series of debates tackling ethical issues within the industry to the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design, featuring a panel of professionals whose opinions and first-hand experiences will challenge and inform our perceptions. The Fashion Debates will host a number of speakers including Naomi Mdudu - fo...
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