Menswear Movin' It

The favourite Tommy Ton has created a series of stop-motion gif's of street style men from the recent menswear shows, which make a point of the diversity in both men and style we all love nowadays. 

Aside from being great for a wee perve, Tommy Ton's images highlight the shift in trend back to a well-groomed, well dressed man - which we have been seeing for a while now. Not complaining!

see all his street wear images here

MB xx

Warhol Exhibition: Te Papa, Wellington

Yesterday I made my way down to Te Papa on Wellington's waterfront to see the recently opened Andy Warhol exhibition, 'Warhol:Immortal' (1June-25August). After seeing some of the top art works in some of the top galleries around the world, I have to admit I had become a bit of an art snob, and assumed (although I have been completely obsessed with Warhol and the 60's for as long as I can remember) the only works to feature at Te Papa would be a small selection of sketches and unimportant silkscreen prints.

I couldn't have been more wrong. Set in the Visa Platinum Gallery, the exhibition was as multidisciplinary as Warhol's work. Sketches, personal photographs, wallpaper, films, MTV clips, books, iPad apps and major silkscreens - both self portraits and of celebrities - featured in a range of set-out rooms and hallways. The yellow and pink cow print wallpaper covered a central room, filled with the infamous silver foil helium balloons to play with. Screen tests of Edie Sedgwick and the likes could be watched in the film room, while you created a Warhol-style screen test of your own. 

I was overwhelmed by the quality of work on show at the exhibition. Even though you 'weren't supposed to take photos' (something I found very un-Andy-esque), I had to take some sneaky hip-height snaps.

Opening this weekend is the American/French Impressionism exhibition 'Colour & Light' - another impressive list of artists to feature. Te Papa is upping their game, which I think could be to do with the similar game-up from the Auckland Art Gallery and their California Design exhibition, which has just opened. I'm sure they'll battle it out for a while longer, and I'm definitely not complaining.

p.s. and yes, the Marilyns are there :)

MB xx

Will Sanders Photography

Will Sanders is a photographer based in London who I have recently discovered. His works have featured in exhibitions and magazines such as W, Oyster and Nylon, and are incredibly vibrant and quirky. A fondness for masks and small dogs, check out his blog or website!

Miu Miu releases F/W advertising campaign

Last night Miu Miu released their video campaign for the F/W 13/14 collection. Directed by Inez & Vinoodh, a clan of familiar faces including Daphne Groeneveld and Adriana Lima, who haven't been seen around too much in a wee while, dance around to the beat of the music in the new collection.

MB xx

As it happens: Ashleigh Good for Ellie Saab Couture

My inner patriot always comes out when I see fellow NZ'er Ashleigh Good in the biggest shows.
Elie Saab showed his new Couture collection yesterday in Paris at the Palais Brongniart.

Sienna Millar & Tom Sturridge for new Burberry campaign

The Autumn/Winter 13/14 campaign features Sienna Millar and her fiance Tom Sturridge in true Mario Testino style - black, white and glossy. It's been a wee while since the long-time muse has been seen in Burberry campaigns, but this new one definitely makes up for it

Could just be me, but can I get an amen?

MB x

Happening now: Paris Couture

Tommy Ton shoots street style at Paris Couture & Menswear shows for style.com

Christine Centenera donning her signature minimal chic look

 Anna Dello Russo in Balenciaga. Although always one to sport an outfit suited to someone a few years younger, I still can't get enough of the Spring '13 RTW collection.