F R E E

French Beauty Aymeline Valade has been photographed by Emma Summerton for the May issue of Vogue Italia in Free Attitude. Sumemrton has Captured Aymeline's ethereal free spirited nature and beauty in the monochrome editorial.

Publication: Vogue Italia May 2013

Model: Aymeline Valade

Photography: Emma Summerton

Styling: Sarah Richardson

Hair: Neil Moodie

Make-up: Mathias van Hooff

images from fashion mode

One of the Boys

Simple, menswear inspired dressing is one trend that is so big at the moment, especial among the sartorial elite. I have always been a fan of androgynous style and you'll often find me in the mens section of a store eyeing the coats, shirts and simple tee's and sweaters.

 Francois Hardy, Sophia Coppola, Nico, Jane Birkin and Caroline de Maigret are masters!

image from netaporter, pintrest and tumblr

FOXTROT WHISKEY

Californian lady Jesse Kamm's self titled label founded in 2005 is a direct reflection of her lifestyle and love of all things natural and beautiful. With her hand printed, sustainable textiles, Kamm is also committed to limit her impact on the environment through her unique collections. 

Her fall 2013 collection "Foxtrot Whiskey" isn't available yet, but the simple tailoring and gorgeous colour palette, as well as the stunning lookbook, are definitely inspiring my own winter adventures and style for our incoming chilly season.

images from Jesse Kamm's blogspot

KINDRED SPIRITS

RIKA magazine have embraced and explored the unexplainable magnetism between people in their 8th issue, Kindred Spirits.

The Four covers capture three ethereal beauties Erin Wasson, Julianne Moore and Keira Knightley.

“a magazine should be a meeting point for a creative

 community, and a source of inspiration to

 each and everyone’s daily life.” RIKA PHILOSOPHY 

images from rika

FEATHERS WILL FLY

Kate Moss by Mario Testino for UK Vogue May 2013

These black and white images from the shoot are my favourites. Testino has captured Mossy's signature youthful charm in a mature and sensual light.

Stylist: lucinda chambers (artpartner)

Hair: james pecis (dandv)

Make-up: val garland (streeters)

images from fashion mode

CASUAL LISTENING

A new collaborative record from Jack Carty and producer Casual Psychotic comes in the form of an awesome EP called "The Predictable Crisis of Modern Life". I think the concept of teaming such different artists together is pretty cool and the result is too. 

The record consists of Carty's signature smooth vocals and thoughtful lyrics but is also layered with a dynamic mix of electronics and acoustics that create a new sound that is different, but equally as pleasant to listen to.

The Ep artwork is rad too, a great refection of the juxtapositions going on in the record I think.

AESOP

As most people are now aware, Australian luxury beauty label Aesop provide us with some of best smelling products to keep our our skin, hair and body's lovely and rejuvenated. Their newest colaboration with Finish design house Marimekko comes in the form of a beautiful duo of body scrub and and balm which is inspired by the Scandinavian bathing culture. The luxurious mix of aromatic oils are to die for and feel amazing after a steamy Sauna or just a nice steamy shower or bath.

The products, complete with super cool Marimekko prints, are available now from Aesop stores online and also stockists around The world.

Catalogue

Catalogue Magazine is one of the newest and most exciting additions to the Australian and New Zealand magazine market and is available in both print and digital form.

Their unique angle on local fashion trends, reviews of up and coming labels, shopping guides and interviews are courtesy of contributions from the best and also up and coming designers, bloggers, photographers, models and more.

The Autumn issue is out now.

Also the magazines blog is super cool and has some amazing photos from the recent MBFWA.

WORKING

Vanishing Elephant has very quickly become one of my favourite labels since they started not too many years ago and with good reason. The three men behind the label have such a fantastic handwriting of both quality and design that is unrivalled in the Australian market. The newest extension of their creative prowess, this time in print form is something, like their clothes, that is unique and inspiring yet completely expected from the talented trio. The Zine "Working" includes poems, stories and photographs from people and places that inspire the brand to provide insight into the processes behind Vanishing Elephant, as well as some images from their flawless Autumn Winter '13 campaign. 

Issue #1  can be downloaded for free from the Vanishing Elephant website. 

"This publication begins to tell our story via what we

 know and like and traces how these elements 

come together to form who we are as a

 clothing brand." - Introduction to Working issue #1 2013