Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

It was not just any morning when I logged onto Facebook and found out about the lost of the 'King of Pop' from my friend's status. It is pretty sensitive subject Placing the videos I like is my way to remember him for years to come. It is be difficult to imagine what the music and culture would be like today if he was not there to influence us.

UPDATE: Scroll down to the last video of the entry. I found this video on 'Threadbanger'; a tutorial on making a 'Michael Jackson Tribute Jacket'...but not the studded version...




The Way You Make Me Feel



Beat It



'Billie Jean' on 'Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever' 1983 (When the moonwalk craze began!)



'Bad'



'Scream' with Janet Jackson

Lastly, how to make the jacket (but looks more like a top)...

Jimmy Choo for 'H and M'

Well, here we go, another collaboration! The title says it all! Hitting the store on 14th November, this Autumn, one might be able to afford something from Jimmy Choo. It has been said that it will feature shoes for both men and women, plus a collection of garments and bags. However, these range will be a little bit more exclusive as it will only be sold at 200 selected H&M outlets around the world. Judging from this photo, it looks rather promising...

Now ladies, we can afford to say "Hello Lovah!" like Miss Carrie Bradshaw at the window to a pair of Jimmy Choo!

Link to the news:

http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/News/Leads/Jimmy_Choo_for_H%26M_200906177330/

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/368718/jimmy-choo-teams-up-with-h-m-for-new-collection.html

Photo above is from Fashion Spot: http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f48/jimmy-choo-h-m-collaboration-81013.html

Fashion Show at the 'Races'

Fashion show, located at the horse racing course at Longchamp du Chantilly (Paris) was done by Studio Berçot (school) on the 14th of June 2009. These clips (split into different parts from my understanding...) here show works from various students from the school.









Comments? Honestly, I'm not digging it but then again, who am I to judge? A few garments were quite interesting. I guess I had to be there to experience it...since from the clip, it looked like a
beautiful day! Also, I would have worn this feather hair clip I bought from "Liberty's" (during my trip to London)....

Preview of Milan, Bologna and Florence. More to come! Back in Singapore!

I have not been able to update my blog the last few weeks as I had limited Internet access while traveling around.

Just a little preview on what I've seen around the places the last few weeks from Milan to Florence.

Milan: Zona Tortona, Salone del Mobile 2009
Milan: Cardona
Turin: Part of Exterior of RAI TV studio.
Bologna: Clock hanging along one of the shopping districts.
Florence: Outside Pitti Place

Antwerp...at last!

Before my trip to London, a friend of mine took me around Antwerp. It was a lot better than I expected!

First, I managed to actually shop for some clothes (don't get me wrong, I like Paris but just the sights, sounds and small little things) as I could fit into the stuff they sold.

I saw a could of brands I liked such as 'All Saints' (UK), Yohji Yamamoto (Japan), Fillipa K (Sweden...I think!)... Other than shopping, I went to the 'Fashion Museum' to see an exhibition called 'Paper Fashion' where designers created accessories and garments out of paper. It was great... Unfortunately, I was not allowed to take pictures...however, I found a link which gives some details of the exhibition and will post three pictures from the site here as a form of a preview...

First sight of Antwerp's shopping district...


Front of a shopping mall...


Inside that shopping mall...doesn't this looks a little like a martini glass? It is a cafe on the top!


I had to take a picture of this as I loved the colour scheme on this window display!


The rooftop of the 'Fashion Museum' (MoMu)...it was such a beautiful day!


The few exhibits from 'Paper Fashion'. Here is the source for 'Paper Fashion' in details (I love the pictures taken...exactly what I saw!): http://soldiersangel.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/paperfashion-momu/. (Important! There are some copyright distribution for these photographs from the original author. Read here for more infomation: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/de/deed.en_GB)



This is the front of Yohji Yamamoto...a quick photo shot before the shop assistant noticed me... There is a back door that links to the Fashion Museum though the public aren't allowed to go through that door.

This will be one of the places I would go again in the future! Now I know why my friend went there several times!

London So Far...Part One

A week later into my trip, I took the train to London for my course, 'Cool Hunters' at Central St. Martins for a few days...

The first night I came to London, this was one of my meals. I love how these chips were stacked up... This is organic mince beef burger with a side salad served from the hotel I was staying at called 'Ambassadors at Bloomsbury'.

Day One
See the juxtaposition of old and newer buildings (Camden)


Bridge that's going to link to the main area of Camden.

More of Camden...

Took these two pictures while waiting...the colour of the bag attracted me...so did the flowers...

Armchair hung on the door in 'Camdem Stable Market'....

Clubbing (trance music) garments, in bright neons...the shop...out of place comparing to the other parts of Camden...

This area used to be a hospital for horses (before cars were used)

Inside 'Proud Gallery'

Horse stable converted into a bar/lounge...

Part of an artwork that was presented in 'Roundhouse' gallery.

Day Two

While waiting for the rest of the group of people to arrive...I went through a park at Hoxton Square and thought these were beautiful!

White Gallery (Hoxton Square)

Somewhere after Brick Lane...

An ornament hanging at an abandon shop...

Vintage, vintage, vintage!

Day Three

Most of the stores either shifted or closed down at Notting Hill...this isn't good...

Gallery along Westbourne Grove...

For decorative purpose I suppose...

Jewellery pieces from 'Flow Gallery'...toys and rubber...

Decorative piece from 'Flow Gallery' (these spoons are made of felt)

Non gluten and non dairy fruit cake (the only fruit cake I actually like!) from Charlies along Notting Hill. YUM!

Day Four

From a discount outlet window display...

Glasses from JCDC...made of Lego blocks that were not glued together...also, it's not for sale!

Next, it will be Milan and Antwerp (though I did go to Antwerp before London)...also, next post on London, some of the things I got...

Paris So Far... Part One

I've place Paris as my main point to my destination for my whole Europe Trip and here's what I've seen so far...

My friend whom I'm bunking in with in Paris has a habit of doodling on scraps of paper and it often comes with great effect!

These patterns got 'projected' onto the ceiling while my friend was doing her embroidery work.

I had a few hours to myself and went around the highest peak of Montmarte.

Clutch around 600 euros plus from a vintage shop...made with two baby leopard's head...I feel really sorry for them... :(

Another great doodle from my friend while sipping our tea at Starbucks.

On the tiny ferry that took us across the river so that we could catch our movie...we watched 'Cheri' starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend (only liked the setting and costumes...)

Interior of 'Mama Shelter' where I had dinner...great gathering!

One of my course at 'Mama Shelter': Leeks with some kind of sauce...and yes, the television enclosed inside the glass table where we sat for dinner.

Well, as I've been to Paris, I did not visit the Eiffle Tower again! Ah yes, I did go to the vintage store, 'Free P'Star'. However, it was super cramped and probably did not go at the right time as it was super crowded! I guess I needed time and to be early to rummage through piles of clothing! I did go to two vintage stores and scored two things...which will be mentioned next time!