THE SPRING ISSUE
Posts Tagged ‘olivia beasley’
A NATURAL REVIVAL
Matthew Williamson is evolving, becoming more accessible than ever. His woman is moving well beyond the red carpet and party circuit: she’s in the park, on the street, running errands and generally ballin’ around town. Williamson’s trademark for nearly 15 years has been bright and saturated colors, large-scale prints, hand embroidery and refined, bohemian style. […]
Raw Edges
A Marriage of Work & Life Littered haphazardly with wood cuttings and blue prints—all the necessary tools needed for conceptualizing creative ideas—the small North London studio is the backdrop to Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer’s designs that run the gamut from cork lamps to plaid benches for their label, Raw Edges. In a partnership that […]
Mary Katrantzou
Snapshots by iconic fashion photographers Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin are typically synonymous with the glossy pages of high fashion magazines like Vogue, or they hang idly on the barren white walls of an expansive gallery. Trendsetting London-based fashion designer, Mary Katrantzou, has taken these stylized photographs to another level, splashing them on her latest […]
Polly Morgan
A blurred line between morbid & magnificent Dead finches lay strewn about an East London studio in a macabre amalgamation of feathers and skins and bottles of solutions. In Polly Morgan’s seemingly sordid world, death can be beautiful and taxidermy is an art form. Morgan is a master of this embalming method as art pieces […]
Form & Color
Left: Green and black silk vest by Emilio de la Morena, green mohair dress by Orla Kiely, Fluorescent, orange socks by Limi Feu Archive Right: Zip blue dress by Full Circle, blue cardigan worn as skirt by Tibi Turquoise, blue socks stylist own Left: Silk violet magyar jacket by Dion Lee, red cutout long dress by Aqua Right: One shoulder maxi blue dress by Richard Nicoll, yellow […]
Fragile
Dress Peter Pilotto Leggings boots Bryce Aime Shredded dress Sharon Wauchob V-neck dress Åntonio Berardi Belted skirt Louis Goldin Dress Iris Van Herpen Lace top Burberry Prosum Dress David Koma Dress Dolce & Gabbana Dress (worn underneath) CK by Calvin Klein Shorts with crystal Louis Goldin Boots Burberry Prosum Dress with flowers Miu Miu Dress (worn underneath) Mary Katrantzou Dress Christopher Kane […]
Portraits of London Creatives
London is known for its experimental and inventive designers—the city’s roots in fashion history and its creative energy have made it a top and unique fashion center of the world. SOMA had the chance to photograph a few of the city’s out- standing artists who have the creative talent and eye that will make a lasting impact in the fashion world.
London’s Mixed Media
Thumbing through the pages of this issue, it’s clear that we’ve inadvertently chosen London as our current favorite design center. The sprawling metropolis is constantly thrumming with new artists and designers hoping to make a splash. SOMA had the chance to photograph a few of our favorite artists, putting the spotlight on them and leaving […]
Britain’s Next Wave
England’s reputation as a crossroads of musical styles and ideas is personified by the fact that listeners on this small island have always greeted new sounds, be they wildly experimental or founded in classic technique, with open ears. Nothing is considered out of pocket, as long as the quality is there, creating one of the […]
Hurts
Elegant Look, Poignant Tunes, Heartfelt Emotion Theo wears :Grey suit Richard James, Roll neck Hugo Boss Adam wears : Roll neck Hugo Boss Hurts were being hailed as Britain’s next big thing before they’d played a single gig. The Manchester based duo—singer Theo Hutchcraft and guitarist/synthesizer wiz Adam Anderson—captured the public’s imagination last summer with […]
Eight and a Half
hat Pieres Atkinson accessories Mawi bustier Gemma Slack dress Antonio Berardi necklaces Versace and Mawi bra and briefs La Perla lace dress House of Holland shoes Charles Anastase jacket Antonio Berradi dress Maria Francesca Pepe necklace Mawi tights stylists own shoes Basso & Brooke dress Julian Mcdonald veil Piers Atkinson feather headband I-R-E-N-E net fabric stylists own brooch and earrings Ritz Fine Jewellery bracelet Mawi shoes Versace dress Christopher Kane jacket Antonio Berradi necklace and bracelet Maria […]
Indian Summer
Bolero with tassels by Jaeger London, Suede trousers by Preen, Heels with ankle-ties by Pringle of Scotland Dress by Peter Pilotto Felt hat by Emma Fielden, Necklace from Erickson Beamon, Pendant with beads by Delphine-Charlotte Parmentier, Jeans by James Jean Cream crinkle dress by Prada Floral chiffon and net dress by Kenzo Dress by Pringle of […]
Alexander McQueen
Avant-garde innovator and fashion icon, Alexander McQueen, continues to redefine elegance with his refined ready-to-wear Fall ’09 line. There is a grace in his designs that is simply… pitch-perfect High waisted wide leg wool trousers Alexander McQueen, Large silver tusk single earring by Shaun Leane Black high waisted wide leg wool trousers Alexander McQueen, Band top […]
Rebel Rebel
Fringe dress by Jasmine di Milo, Denim hot pants by Paul & Joe, Platform sandals by Gucci Bleached denim jacket by Ksubi, Plexi dress by Stella McCartney, Chain necklace by Maria Francesca Pepe, Boots with Swarovski crystals by Bernard Chandran Bomber jacket by Ashish, Denim bikini top by Girls Must Have, Denim shorts by Sass & Bide, Belt from Start London Swimsuit by […]
Supernatural
Photography by Olivia Beasley Styling by Vanessa Rubio Long black silk dress with printed images Sonia Rykiel Lace and silk high-neck fitted dress Dolce & Gabbana; large stone ring Erickson Beamon (Left to right) Black lace fitted dress Luella; Black silk long dress with ruched bodice Louis Vuitton. Left page: Black textured beaded high-neck coat […]
