NEYMAR JR. FRONTS DIESEL SPIRIT OF THE BRAVE FRAGRANCE CAMPAIGN

Nicopanda AW 18 #LFW

Nirvana's iconic album "Nevermind" (1991) and Lil Kim's debut masterpiece "Hard-core" (1996) go toe-to-toe in Nicopanda's FW18 runway collection. Equal parts 90's Seattle grunge rock and East Coast hip hop glamour, these two epic music worlds collide in a mash-up of flannel, PVC and gold chains. 

Oversized thrift-store silhouettes in bright buffalo check are paired with metallic mini skirts and plastic puffer coats. Topped off with hand-knit ski caps emblazoned with the slogans "Fuck Shit Up" and "Queens" - a nog to both the NYC neighbourhood and the actually "QUEENS" who run the city!

Taking the 90's influence one step further, Nicopanda has partnered with legendary Hip Hop & Electronic record label Tommy Boy. Founded in NYC in 1981, Tommy Boy is credited with launching the careers of notable Hip Hop artists such as: Africa Bambaataa, House of Pain, De La Soul and Naughty By Nature. 

Known for fusing Electronic music with Hip Hop since its early days, Tommy Boy introduced EDM to mainstream audiences with releases by Coldcut, 808 State, Sneaker Pimps and Information Society. The label also launched the career of RuPaul. The 15-piece collection blends elements of early rave style and British punk rock seamlessly. Classic nylon tracksuits in custom made Nicopanda plaids are paired with bucket hats and faux-fur lined bomber jackets - all proudly displaying the iconic Tommy Boy logo. 

NICOLA FORMICHETTI FOR DIESEL TRIBUTE COLLECTION

Diesel SS 15 AD Campaign

DIESEL FW 14 PRESENTATION SHOW

The Diesel FW 14 show took place in Venice last night .. it was the debut collection from Nicola Formichetti and was presented to a star studded audience .... here are a few of the looks but be sure to check back I will post all the looks when I have them


 

55DSL: Premiere 'Italy, Texas' Short Film

55DSL Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign Launches With ‘Italy, Texas’ Short Film

For their AW’12 campaign, youth fashion brand 55DSL broke new ground in their mission to fuel creativity, having launched the short film ‘Beyond Mountains, More Mountains’ at the prestigious Milan Film Festival. The film was a beautifully abstract, epic road-trip through Italy; a vision conceived by award-winning directors CANADA. The collective expertly embodied the ethos of 55DSL’s creative strapline ‘Kids In Italia’, whereby each season 55DSL gives a new artist the freedom to showcase their unbridled artistic vision of 55DSL’s brand heritage: celebrating what it means to be young, free, adventurous and Italian.

The creativity continues in 2013, however this time 55DSL have ventured overseas to discover the Italian essence in new frontiers. 55DSL proudly present their next short film for Spring / Summer ’13 - shot in its entirety in the blazing hot plains of the U.S.A. - entitled Italy, Texas.







      For this daring departure from Italian soil, 55DSL enlisted talented filmmaker Aoife McArdle. And in the small town of Italy, Texas, not far from Dallas, the acclaimed Irish born director found the perfect setting to tell a story of unique and unconventional friendships. A celebration of creativity inspired by the new 55DSL collection. For two weeks this other Italy became the film set and its wonderful residents – including their pets – were the stars.

The Director:

As a director, Aoife McArdle is part realist, part dreamer with an eye for beautiful imagery. Her directing style blends a documentary-like approach with cool, cinematic visuals and a mesmerising atmosphere. Thanks to a knack for humour and a bonafide love of film and literature, Aoife's showreel has a healthy dose of wit and the brains to match.

Aoife first made her name as a director in the world of commercials, making spots for the likes of Nike, GQ and Becks to name a few, and has so far been decorated with two Clios, a Cannes Lion and an award at The Art Director's Club in Paris. Since venturing into the music video scene, Aoife has made waves with videos that include a hypnotic promo for Simian Mobile Disco and a stark picture of modern British life for Little Comets, which earned the RSSF Best Music Video title in 2011.

The Film:

‘Italy, Texas’ is a film that examines our relationship with the wild souls with whom we share our lives. Animals, humans, the spirit of life itself; these souls are headstrong, they are untamable and they are a part of us.

The story traces twenty-four electric hours in Italy, a different Italy. An Italy found in the heart of Texas, USA, named by the son of a man who, on his deathbed, dreamed of spending his last days in his motherland. Narrated by Hunter, one of the town's inhabitants, the film focuses on the deep bond that Italy's close-knit community shares with its animals, both tame and wild.

Allegorical, intimate and glowing with an undercurrent of magic, ‘Italy, Texas’ captures the exuberance of youth and the power of the enduring connections that make up our lives. Simple in narrative yet rich in atmosphere, it is an evocative tale of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Aoife on collaborating with 55DSL:

“55 have been very supportive and enthusiastic throughout the film. Getting out there, infiltrating a small, cautious town and making this film was like a baptism of fire for all of us. Even though the locals thought we were mad to begin with, they grew to love us. All of the 55DSL crew and our film crew really bonded with each other and the locals. It was an unexpectedly humbling experience. I really appreciate the belief that 55DSL has had in the project. I'd always wanted to shoot in Texas with real locals and make a film about people's relationships with their animals so a film where I could combine both obsessions is close to my heart. I ended up learning so much more about what makes people tick through the process and that is something for which I will always be thankful.

DIESEL+EDUN: PRESENT STUDIO AFRICA

A Denim Collection Born in Africa

Studio Africa launches in London TONIGHT with Boiler Room event featuring Theo Parrish, Culoe De Song, Omar S, Kyle Hall, Baloji.

Solange confirmed as advocate for Studio Africa

If your reading this feature tomorrow morning via the newsletter it happened last night but stay tuned for more coverage. Stay tuned tonight on instagram, twitter, Facebook and Tumblr for up to the minute coverage as I will be posting live.

Spring 2013 marks the launch of a collaboration that goes beyond fashion: DlESEL+EDUN present a denim collection born in Africa and worn by a new generation of creative talents. Inspired by African creativity, the collection is manufactured in Africa with the finest CCI cotton from Uganda.

To bring the spirit of the 25-piece collection to life, DIESEL+EDUN developed the concept of Studio Africa – a virtual loudspeaker and platform for a new generation of creative talents from across the continent.

Studio Africa will launch with a series of collaborative, global live events with Boiler Room, the leading online broadcaster for live-stream music. Shows in Tokyo, Paris, London, Berlin and LA will bring together African and Western musicians in a celebration of creativity beyond borders.

Boiler Room & Studio Africa host a London launch event tonight, Tuesday March 5th:
http://boilerroom.tv/diesel-edun-present-studio-africa-hosted-by-boiler-room-london/

As an advocate for Studio Africa, Solange will support the project’s commitment to promoting and celebrating African creativity throughout 2013.

"My love for African fashion, music and art runs deep to my core and has been a significant source of inspiration to me as an artist. I'm constantly being exposed to such innovative African talent so I'm excited that Diesel + Edun is celebrating that extraordinary creativity through Studio Africa and taking me along for the journey!" – Solange, March 2013

Studio Africa’s celebration of creativity, is underpinned by the nine African artists featured in the campaign, spanning fashion, film, music, literature and photography, to bring the spirit of the Diesel+EDUN collection to life.



Check out the trailer

DIESEL BLACK GOLD SPRING 13 RESORT LINE

Diesel Autumn/Winter 2012 Campaign

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