Having addressed the tricky, tricksy and often veiled subject of body size hand-in-hand with the equally inflammatory subject of feminism in his first Political Fashion film, Nick Knight now chooses to tackle the outright taboo subject of racism in the fashion industry. Despite increasing diversity throughout... [more]
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With Castiano settled, it's time to concentrate on the shot. Abbey Lee draws attention to nail technician Sophy Robson's extraordinary burnt and distressed talons, essential to the feral and demonic look of the story. That's it from me for today, but be sure to check out the final results in... [more]
Well, you didn't imagine that Abbey Lee had legs the length of the rest of us mere mortals, did you?
I thought I was being all clever by spotting Samurai costume in Gareth's collections and so asked him about his direction yesterday -apparently- that all the puffs and gathers should be nice and taut.
True to form, Gareth poo-pooed any talk of historical referencing and said he'd no idea the silhouettes... [more]
We've covered the flora - now let's talk fauna! Enter Castiano, a Dutch Friesian, standing 16.3 hands. You'll notice he's had his hair done for the event: now to try on the 'outfit' Gareth and Henderson have crafted for him.
Of course, it's not just the cameras that are a-snapping: the film is also a-rolling. Once the definitive still has been got, it's time to concentrate on the motion sequences. Here, Abbey takes some notes on her spinning technique as our minds are cast back to Gareth's Mirror Ball performance... [more]
Gareth, KT and Gareth's assistant Henderson have just a few finishing tweaks to make to this geodesic leather cape before Nick's good to go.
If you can't bring them to the forest, reasons Nick Knight, bring the forest to them... The photographer spent all Thursday night shooting in Richmond Park, creating incredible, brightly exposed foliage backdrops, in which he plans to embed his shots of Abbey Lee.
The visual similarity of those graphic photographs to... [more]
I've stumbled into the second day of a shoot focusing on Gareth Pugh's A/W '08-09 collection for Dazed and Confused magazine. Here you see new face Abbey Lee, straining under the weight of Gareth's tabard constructed entirely out of safety pins, which the designer guestimates weighs about the same as... [more]
Our final Political Fashion film of this week is the first of two by Nick Knight, who chooses to turn his lense on the indefatigable, indomitable frontwoman of The Gossip, Beth Ditto. Titled Feminist - a moniker Beth is proud to flaunt in an age when... [more]
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Based on the clothing of three Norwegian men - a pensioner, a diver and an engineer - Siv Støldal's 'Three Wardrobes' collection provided the inspiration for her contribution to Political Fashion. Created in collaboration with filmmaker Ruth Hogben, this film isn't so much about 'fashion' as... [more]
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Oddly, the one thing we haven’t seen so far in Political Fashion is a fully-fledged fashion army: that was until we received our latest contribution from stylist and ‘super brand’ Molaroid. To a techno soundtrack, his model corps stormed the bastions of Victoria station in Constructivist... [more]
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Creative director of British Vogue Robin Derrick chooses to direct the focus of his Political Fashion film at the brands of fashion. Quoting directly from Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, By Any Other Name examines the mythic and continuing power of the ‘name’ in fashion.
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To kick off our second season of Political Fashion films, we naturally turned to Stefano Pilati, creative director of the always-innovative and often revolutionary house of Yves Saint Laurent. After their Spring 2008 ‘Manifesto’ was distributed to over a million citizens in Metropolitan streets across... [more]
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Nick Knight began our Political Fashion film season earlier this year with the aim to wake up the fashion world with the desire to use their position to 'say something': and when we placed the project on hiatus in May, it was by no means the end of the debate.... [more]
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The Pattern Foundry was conceived as an archive of decorative patterns created by artists and designers from around the world and curated by the London-based creative Richard Rhys who developed the project for almost three years since conceiving the idea in LA. Following its recent launch, the foundry has received... [more]
I popped into to The Photographers Gallery last night for the opening of their new exhibition Fashion in the Mirror. Those paying attention will recognise Nick's 'Flash' pictures of himself and Natasa V from March 2003, the movie of which you can see here. The show seeks to show the... [more]
After three days of radio broadcast, Fashion DJs has now, sadly, come to a close. For all of you that have listened/watched - we hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have. Today's 12-hour broadcast is now being re-streamed. Tune in to catch fantastic sets from Alice Hawkins... [more]
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Ever wondered what a 'Glow in the Dark Hoe-Down' looks like?! Here's your answer....
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A nearby resident, Vogue's Emma Elwick, popped along to Abbey Road Studio to catch the last few sets of the day. She certainly didn't expect to be asked by fashion designer Gareth Pugh if she would mind joining his gang for his 'Glow in the Dark Ho Down'. The ever-obliging... [more]
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Kap Bambino are loaded and ready to rock
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Caroline Martial sure knows how to pull in a crowd!
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After a highly-charged session courtesy of the Agent Provocateur gang, i-D super-stylist Francesca Burns and photographer Matt Irwin take to the decks for the penultimate slot of the day. They'll be playing a selection of (in Matt's words), "grunge and stuff from the 90s" before they're joined by the French... [more]
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Mick Jones of The Clash takes to the stage along with Joe Corre, Dirty Stop Out and just a few of the Wonderland of bizarre characters currently populating Abbey Road Studios.
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The set has been transformed into a lavish dining room, complete with a table laden with candleabras, chocolate gateau, silver goblets and copious amounts of vodka. Backstage the glamorous guests wait for Mr Corre's dinner party to begin...
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Of course, as soon as he exited our elaborate Fashion DJs set, Boy George made a beeline for the POPVOX booth - and rightly so! Click here to hear his answers to our burning questions
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Katy England has enlisted a throng of friends to help her celebrate music and fashion, from Mick Jones, Fran Cutler and Stephen Philips from Rellik to Flora Evans of Superfine, Jess Morris and the lovely Kim Sion. As they relax into their playlist, the sound is cranking up and dancing... [more]
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Through Gideon Ponte's ever-changing set, Penny and I caught a glimpse of Katy England's front room, recreated with no expense spared in Studio 1 at Abbey Road. Her hour or so at the mic, titled 'Back to Mine' and with a gaggle of friends to boot, is coming up... [more]
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Boy George performs live for Sam McKnight on Fashion DJs. It doesn't get much better than this!
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Patrick Cox has dropped by for this evening's Fashion DJs, with his own very special guest: Caesar, his French Bull Terrier. Intrepid as ever, Ross has already collared the pair for a contribution to our ever-popular POPVOX
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The man, the music the legend. You maay have heard Stephen Jones wax lyrical about the boy yesterday and today Sam McKnight pulled out all the stops to get him across to Abbey Road for an evening of smooth tunes and of course a live performance. The resourceful Mr McKnight... [more]
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Throughout the day, we are playing a selection of video shorts to intersperse the live stream. Featuring model Jourdan Dunn and shot by Nick Knight last weekend in various locations across the capital city, these shorts work to contextualise this London-based three-day project.
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Stylist Sam Ranger has wrapped a Hannah Martin for Swarovski Runway Rocks necklace around Jourdan's head for her third ensemble of the day. Here, hair stylist Christian Wood perfects the look before our model sets off around the studio. Meanwhile, Sam McKnight has just arrived...
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Both Penny and Dorian insist on a certain amount of Scotch on every shoot. Here's Mark, a Glaswegian with a mean ear for a dodgy decibel, tuning up before our next live act.
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After a spectacular performance courtesy of Michael Clark and his dancers, Naomi Campbell takes over the airwaves in a set recorded earlier this week. So far, she has played a selection of tracks from artists including Prince, Donna Summer and Primal Scream; each of which have a special meaning to... [more]
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Michael Clark and his dancers just entered the stage in Studio 1. For almost twenty-five years Michael has challenged and explored the nature and limits of contemporary dance. This set is really amazing.
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If you were listening to the link provided by Penny and I, you may not make the immediate connection with Michael's current airplay. But fear not - this is merely the audio warm-up accompanying the stretch and flex of his corps de ballet. The above image gives a hint of... [more]
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Jason's gang perform flawlessly to Donna Summer's , 'I Feel Love'. These guys sure have rhythym!
Last minute preparations are made to Jourdan's second look: a fabulous striped dress by Louise Gray accompanied by ATELIER Swarovski by Giles Deacon pieces that are are worn around the head.
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Jason´s friends in the animal-print bodysuits is showing us some great dance moves.
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As if filling the studio with oddly-outfitted creatures wasn't enough, Jason Evans has literally invited The Wild Beasts in (the band, obviously) to perform a live set for us. Just in case you were curious, those fetching (and very YSL) leopard-n-zebra bodysuits come direct from Japan. We'll take one in... [more]
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On set at Abbey Road, our very own John and Yoko (or as good as) Jason Evans and Penny salute The Wild Beasts and their awesome live performance.
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Andrew and Alex have been drafted in from Jason Evan's second year at Farnham to don these ingenious outfits for his psychedelic trip of a set. The LSD experience for free? Where else could you get that?!
The Wild Beast are on soon - and after listening to the sound check, we are very excited.
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Icognito, photographer Jason Evans spins Jamaican musician Franky Paul - dedicated to everyone just trying to make a living...
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Jason has invited a selection of 2nd year students from Farnham College to join him for his broadcast and has dressed them in animal-print bodysuits. They are currently standing outside the POP VOX room and giving the questions a thought..
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In addition to our radio broadcast, model of the moment, Jourdan Dunn will be modelling a series of looks throughout the day.
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Phil is in the POP VOX room preparing for the next contributor.
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Alice is chatting with Gene on the phone, she took wonderful photos of her for The Independent.
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Photographer Alice Hawkins just started her set with phone calls of conversations with people she has worked with in the past
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Pam and her friend minutes before the end of this fantastic day.
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Pam Hogg starts with a slow ballad.
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Todd Lynn discusses his favorite songs with Dirty Pretty Young Things guitarist Gary Powel and introduces his next track by one of the designers most loved bands... Dirty Pretty Young Things.
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Alasdair McLellan is having a laugh in the POP VOX room.
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Together with a table full of friends, Todd starts his set with his favourite fashion tunes by Crystal Castles and Peaches, two Canadian artists.
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SHOWstudio contributor and famed photographer Alasdair McLellan in the middle of his set of popular 70's, 80's and 90's tunes
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Alasdair McLellan is chatting about his next song and plays a song for his friend Kim called My Mind Hypnotic by Tango.
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The famous photographer Alasdair McLellan is starting his set with a nice slow song by Simon & Garfunkel.
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Antony talks about his future 'Priceless' collection and current role with fashion giant Topman, paying homage to those who make the magic happen behind the scenes (and seams) of the fashion business.
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Doing some preparation before the the next guest - Alasdair McLellan
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Legendary British designer Antony Price provides a stunning soundtrack of popular classics to accompany the stories of his adventurous life.
Famous couturier Antony Price talks to Penny Martin and Alex Fury about a dazzling career.
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Two fashion greats Antony Price and Stephen Jones caught in a handshake after Stephen's set and just before Antony goes live.
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Anna Piaggi, Italian Vogue once said "Stephen Jones is the maker of the most beautiful hats in the world."
On the Shellac Sisters they really are.
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Stephen Jones displaying his millinary talent with glamorous performers the Shellac Sisters.
Stephen Jones is showing us some dance moves with the Shellac Sisters, unfortunately not robot moves when Kraftverk is on.
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Famed milliner, Stephen Jones introducing his set and reminiscing of growing up in Liverpool and songs that inspired him at college.
Orphan and Vandals lead singer Al Joshua and drummer/percussionist Gabi Woo during the opening song of their set.
Stephen Jones looks very relaxed and happy while listening to Simon Foxton´s contribution
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The highly anticipated performance of 'Orphan and Vandals' was met with high acclaim by the audience and listeners of Fashion DJ's.
Tim Blanks playing a mixed set of classic dance tracks, beautiful ballads and epic melodies culled from his many years in the taffeta-lined trenches of fashion's front-line for our rapt Fashion DJs audience.
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Stella mixing up a storm at Abbey Road studios
Stella McCartney pays tribute to good friend, the late Jeff Buckley with his epic track Grace.
Stella McCartney opens her SHOWstudio Fashion DJ set with Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
Tim Blanks' live performers, Orphans and Vandals, warm up before their set later today, and frankly Penny and I are agog. We have NEVER seen anyone work a harmonium, drum-kit and a micro-mini hemline with such elan - and the songs are great too!
This is a Fashion Dj´s moment. Michel Gaubert and Karl Lagerfeld´s contribution is playing out loud and Nick Knight is behind the camera.
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Bella's invited act, Rubber Kiss Goodbye knock out a couple of high-octane tracks. Tiger, Jimmy and Bella look on.
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Listen and watch Bella and family talk about legendary guitarists and drummers. Despite being such a young age, these children have a great wealth of music knowledge!
Bella Freud, son Jimmy and best chum Tiger kick off day two with some real beauties. Here they are taking in the soothing sounds of Guns 'n' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine.
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People are more than excited in studio 1!
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That's all for today folks. Tune in tomorrow at 12:00 noon (BST) for another 12 hours of fashion fueled fun. If you can't wait that long you can go here and watch today all over again!
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The magnificent artistry of Boudicca and concert pianist Rosey Chan, with readings from Mike Figgis and Aurora, brings the first day of Fashion DJs to a wonderful close. Of course, there are still two more days of programming to enjoy, so make sure you're with us from 12.00 UK time... [more]
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We couldn't script moments like this: here, the debonair Mike Figgis greets fellow director Mary Harron on the Fashion DJs set
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Who knew there was more to this DJ schtick than just spinning records? Seb's a pro, so please don't try this at home...
Mary Harron, punk journalist and director of American Psycho and The Notorious Betty Page, deep in conversation with SHOWstudio favourite (and very close neighbour) Peter Saville
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A self-professed and confessed karaoke addict, Richard Mortimer himself rips up the mic in his own rendition of the 1990-something hit 'Stay' by Lisa Loeb. It was an effort not to take up the mic myself: Penny, on the other hand, was saving her resources for 'Gloria' later this evening.... [more]
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At least that's what it says on the schedule!
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Jefferson's second choice in his 'What's New' segment, Sian and co. put their mettle where their mouth is, while Abbey Road's (long-suffering) instruments get some serious wear and tear!
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Jefferson Hack puts a few questions to Sian Alice Group before their stirring performance.
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The energetic electro-stylings of Jefferson's third choice, David E Sugar, are still pumping through Abbey Road as we speak. Sugar uses ‘tracker’ software on '90s Nintendo Gameboy to create audio sequences, which he then builds over with other instruments - perhaps that explains why his music is so damn catchy?... [more]
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Elisa from the Magik Markers rocks out, Pete keeps time in the background, and Jefferson and Ruth can only look on in wonder.
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Elisa Ambrogio of U.S. noise-rock band the Magik Markers lives up to her genre and makes some noise in a slash-back velvet cocktail frock- of course, with this being Fashion DJs, we expected nothing less...
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Blogged from our perch behind the mic, here is Jefferson Hack chatting with Elisa and Pete of the Magik Markers mere seconds before his set (and their live performance) is due to commence.
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