Agyness Deyn for Dr Martens

The crazy glamour of the Oscars might have captured our attention over the past few days but floor-length glittering gowns aren't for everyone and so we turn to Agyness Deyn model and actor formally known for her appearance in pusher, who has unveiled her fourth and interesting collection for Dr Martens today.

For spring/summer 2014, her inspiration comes from her new LA home teamed with the surf and punk scene of the Seventies and Eighties, as well as a hint of Americana sportswear. Think surfer shorts, slouchy dresses with sporty mesh detailing, cropped, preppy shirts and strappy creepers.

"It's great to have the freedom to play in so many style camps with the Docs girl," said Deyn. "I was obsessing over the euphoria of summer and found that Docs has roots all the way into the early Venice Beach hardcore scene, which is very different from the East Coast. The inspiration is extremely laid-back, low-key beach rat."

Article and picture credit to Vogue News

This is something I am very happy about, I think it is an amazing collaboration, and I am interested in getting involved and buying my own pair. 

Peter Blake

Peter Blake is my favorite graphics designer as he has inspired me to create more and confident design ideas for most of my projects. All of his work is well controlled and balanced but what I love the most is the colours he uses in his work. They are all solid colours which means they all on the same level of brightness and because of this they all look like one whole peace.

                                                                                                            My favorite work of his is “we love London” poster, the reason why is because how he has laid it out and the images he has used reflect a part of London as they are used a lot in the city. The colours create an exciting atmosphere, which can reflect what London is an exciting city and this can be used to convince people to come to the city.

By Cameron Benn

                                                                                                           

Topshop Unique. Spring Summer 2014

Topshop Unique designer Emma farrow really turned a lot of heads in London fashion week and had a lot of people talking. I am so excited about this collection myself, this summer you can be sure to see a return of pattern and jumpsuits the perfect summer mix. She also teamed up light knits with denim shorts and not forgetting the return of the crop top with cut off denim shorts. A series of geometric styled patterns rocked the grassy cat walks with a range of cami dresses and smock dresses. one of my favourite pieces has go to be the pin stripe blazer with a teamed skirt and crop top.

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By Lili Gillespie

Logo designs

Here I have chosen to discus about logo designs and how they are used on products. I have chosen three images that have brought my attention to them and that is ‘Fuego hot sauce’, which was posted by Stephanie Hughes. This packaging shows a certain homade feel to it, it looks quite old fashioned but it makes me feel comfortable and makes me want to buy it. The font is simple and not dramatic which makes me feel at home.

                                                            The second image is the ‘Cider’ logo which is Ash Simpson design; I found this logo design clever but also humorous because of how the c and I look like a wink when you see the logo side ways, its shows a certain illusion by doing that. The logo design is minimal which shows balance and control.

                                                                                                            The last image was posted by www.artistsinspireartists.com. Out of the three logos this my favorite logo design and the reason for that is because they have shown it minimally but in an effective way and I also like how the bee represents the letter e. As the left one is transparent it brings out the different tones in the product, which gives it more depth.

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Exhibition - Jameel Prize

The exhibition of Jameel Prize is all about exploring the style and movement of Islamic tradition, ranging from the usage of colours, pattern and design. The V&A contributes to one of the largest collections of Islamic art from the middle East and this collection has dated back from the 1850's. It began the exhibitions of Islamic work in 2009 and since then there has been three, including this one.

The fundamental idea of the Jameel Prize is gathering an understanding of various cultures and to take inspiration from them and their working practices. The V&A exhibition also helps in promoting diversity and allowing the chance for the public to explore parts of culture you may rarely see in Britain without such exhibitions. The Jameel Prize all creates a very modern and refined appeal for art that is typically associated with a more ancient themed style, it's an example of how the contemporary Islamic art still continues to be used to this day.

Opening times for Jameel Prize
11 December 2013 – 21 April 2014

Daily 10.00–17.30
Friday 10.00–21.30
Exhibition closes 15 minutes prior to the Museum closing

Closed 24 – 26 December 2013
Closed until 12.00 on 7 January 2014

By Helen Barnett

London Fashion Week. Ones to Watch.

CARRIE-ANN STEIN, Sarah Ryan, Hiroko Nakajima and George Styler have recently been named as Fashion Scout's Ones To Watch for the autumn/winter 2014 season and can be found showcasing their collections in the upcoming London fashion week.

A Central Saint Martins graduate, Carrie-Ann Stein won the first Umbria Cashmere District Award in 2012 and striking silhouettes and experimental textiles are her signature designs.

Styler, meanwhile, takes a sociological approach to knit wear exploring the sole idea of freedom through her work. Continuing with the knitwear train of thought is Central Saint Martins-trained Hiroko Nakajima; whose focus is on graphic outcomes, lots of colour and the idea that fashion is a wearable form of art… interesting.

The last person on the one to watch list is Sarah Ryan, who has already showcased work at both Berlin and London Fashion Weeks so far in her short career. The Limerick School of Art & Design graduate works to create form-flattering designs.

Previous Ones To Watch Fashion Scout alumni have included Eudon Choi, Hermione de Paula, Phoebe English and David Longshaw. A panel that included Hilary Alexander and designer Georgia Hardinge chose this year’s selection.

The Fashion Scout Ones To Watch show takes place this Friday, February 14, at 3.30pm. 

Do not miss it.

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By Lili Gillespie