Red Bull Music Academy - February - March, London

 

If you're in London over the coming weeks be sure to drop in on the Red Bull Music Academy. A hugely impressive lineup of electronic music's top artists and producers will be hosting lectures, workshops, and of course playing London's best clubs and underground music venues too.

Coggles recommends A Taste of Sonar on March 5th and 6th and Secretsundaze the following day for a long weekend of music filled fun! 

Comme des Garçons SHIRT - Spring/Summer 10

 

Japanese label Comme des Garçons was founded by Rei Kawakubo in Tokyo, 1969. Today it is one of fashion’s most important brands with numerous lines designed by Rei, Junya Watanabe and Tao Kurihara. Innovation and experimentation are fundamental to Comme des Garçons; an avant-garde sense of style permeates the brand, resulting in unique and highly desirable creations from season to season.

For SS/10 Comme des Garçons SHIRT is a juxtaposition of colours and fabrics. Patchwork wools sit on light blue cottons, while shapes are typically relaxed and perfectly complimented by white or navy shorts or turned up chinos as worn by the models in the runway show.

The Spring/Summer 10 Comme des Garçons SHIRT collection is available now at Coggles.com

Gavin James Bower - Dazed & Aroused

 

Dazed & Aroused is the debut novel from model-turned-author Gavin James Bower. It is a gripping and insightful look at life inside the fashion world, revealing a chaotic and exciting industry but one with an extremely dark side. The book follows Alex, a shallow male model in an unforgiving place of work. As his story unfolds we see a much more complex character as Bower takes us through his rollercoaster life in the fashion scene.

Fornarina - Spring/Summer 10

Founded in 1947 as a shoe brand, Fornarina launched its first clothing collection in 1998. Today Fornarina is synonymous with the kind of youthful, sophisticated and sexy clothing that the Italians do best, with traditional values of quality and innovation mixed with irreverent designs, bright colours and pop rock influences. Flattering denim sits at the heart of each Fornarina collection, brought to life by a vibrant colour palette splashed across t-shirts, tops, dresses and knits with sequins, ruffles and polkadots adding glamour, romance and playfulness to Fornarina girls in equal measures. 

The Spring/Summer 10 Fornarina colection is available now at Coggles.com

Acne - Ambition To Create Novel Expressions

 

Stockholm based label ACNE was founded in 1996 as a creative consultancy with the ‘Ambition to Create Novel Expressions’ through fashion, entertainment and technology. One year later, co-founder Jonny Johansson designed 100 pairs of raw denim jeans which were handed out to friends and family; seen in all the right places it wasn’t long before the fashion industry picked up on the effortlessly cool, understated design and a year later ACNE launched its first collection. With a clean, cool aesthetic typical of Scandinavian design, the emphasis is on wearable everyday basics – each piece a framework for individual expression as per the original design philosophy.

For SS10, the Acne man travels to sundrenched India to pick up pieces for his wardrobe. Baggy ‘Goa’ holiday trousers, ethnic inspired t-shirts and colourful, relaxed shirts and tops compliment his smart tailoring and military inspired attire.

The SS/10 Acne colection is available now at Coggles.com

Farhi by Nicole Farhi - SS/10

In the last 2 decades Nicole Farhi has emerged as one of the UK’s leading designers. Her Turkish heritage, French upbringing and British eccentricity are clear to see in designs and these ingredients fuse to create a style recognised for its relaxed tailoring, layering and chic detail. Elegant design and use of quality fabrics have helped create a loyal following reliant on Farhi each season for their wardrobe essentials. For SS/10 pastels, stripes, and prints appear on draped t-shirts, belted dresses and sailor-pant shorts, while the colour palette takes in raspberry, soft yellow, navy and white. 

The SS/10 Farhi collection is available now at Coggles.com

David Hochbaum - 'You Are Not Falling, You Are Floating'

 

David Hochbaum was born and works in New York City. He was trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His work is inspired by an interest in the dream state. His second solo exhibition at the Corey Helford Gallery from February 13th entitled ‘You Are Not Falling, You Are Floating’ will consist of an entire environment of mixed media paintings, photographs and sculptures.

Oliver Spencer - Modern City Dressing, Relaxed and Refined

Spring/Summer '10 sees Oliver Spencer create an informal yet elegant collection - modern city dressing, relaxed and refined. With inspiration rooted in Great Britain's sartorial heritage, time-honoured fabrications and garments are remade with inventive flourish and the majority of production continues to take place in the UK. Highlights of the collection include the bright yellow wax cotton Fisher jacket and the fine gauge navy blue cricket cardigan, both perfect for an English summer.

The SS/10 Oliver Spencer collection is available now at Coggles.com

Alexander McQueen

 

There is so much British talent in the fashion industry we wouldn't normally miss the skills of just one designer but McQueen was the rarified talent of a new generation which will now struggle by his absence.

Mark Bage

Crazy Heart - Out Now

 

This is the story of washed up, hard-living country music singer Bad Blake. Blake has spent years on the road and has left many failed marriages behind him, yet he can’t help but reach out for salvation to a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician and may be what he needs to turn his life around. The fantastic, heartwarming portrayal by Jeff Bridges has earned him an Oscar nomination for the Lead Actor category, it is an outstanding performance.

Nudie Jeans - A Good Pair Of Jeans Will Outlast The Whims Of Fashion

 

Nudie were founded in 2001 by Maria Erixon, Joakim Levin, Palle Stenberg - three Swedish denim aficionados who cut their teeth working for Lee. They might not have the heritage and history of the original American denim brands, but what they do have is strong principles of using the finest denim available, no sweatshop labour (production is based in Italy) and a firm belief that a good pair of jeans will outlast the whims of fashion.

For SS10, as well as jeans in all styles and washes you can expect check shirts and faded organic cotton t-shirts and sweats. Available now at Coggles.com

Elizabeth Lau - Must Have Stealth Label!

Born and raised in London, Elizabeth Lau embodies the style, spirit and diversity of the city in her quirky approach to fashion.  Elizabeth’s aim is to dress women in her fun, fresh and feminine vision, but in a way that is relevant for a 21st century lifestyle. Every season she consistently designs easy to wear dresses, coats and knits that have the “dress you up in an instant” factor. The brands signature of well cut, flattering silhouettes, surprise details and love heart motifs is what sets the brand apart and makes Elizabeth Lau a must have stealth label around the world. For SS10 inspiration comes from the style of the early Hollywood entertainers. Dresses, soft knits and cute summer coats are punctuated with floppy bow details, subtle drapes, checks and signature Elizabeth Lau love hearts. The result is a sweet and cool, naïve yet chic collection held together with a quirky London Vibe.

The SS10 Elizabeth Lau collection is available now at Coggles.com

A Single Man - Out Now

Based on the Christopher Isherwood novel of the same name and directed by fashion designer Tom Ford,  A Single Man is the story of a 52 year old British college professor who is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner. The film follows him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately leads him to decide if there is meaning to life after his partner. It is a tale of love interrupted that sees Colin Firth receive an Oscar nomination for his performance as professor George Falconer.

See by Chloe Spring/Summer '10

 

See by Chloe may be less than 10 years old but already it has become a must have in the wardrobes of the most discerning and stylish girls around. Always effortlessly cool, the collection successfully retains the feminine, rock n' roll chic essence of its mainline relative while injecting the kind of youthful, sexy attitude that comes naturally to those who aspire to wear it. For SS/10 the colour palette is muted; blues and pinks on boyfriend cardigans and mini dresses, frills on knits and shirts, oversized t-shirts illustrated with sunglasses and floral lace print silk dresses and tops make for a pretty and elegant collection.

The Spring/Summer '10 See by Chloe collection is avilable now at Coggles.com

A Prophet - Out Now

 

Jacques Audiard’s astounding prison drama is a brilliant example of character-driven action cinema. It tells the story of a young French Arab who finds himself in prison with no friends or allies. He is singled out by a dominant Corsican gang and has to undergo a gruelling rite-of-passage, but as time goes by he gradually forms a power base of his own inside and outside of prison. It is an enthralling, fingernail biting, brutally authentic film.

Paul Smith Jeans - Spring/Summer '10

 

Spring/Summer '10 Paul Smith Jeans continues to reference the work of film director Wes Anderson, taking inspiration from his most recent film ‘The Darjeeling Limited’, a story of three brothers’ journey of self discovery through India. Sharp grey marl single breasted jackets and classic trenches sit alongside Indian inspired Hawaiians and paisley shirts. Pastel striped chinos contrast with bright dip-dyed ginghams and bleached out checks. Chambray is introduced into the collection, detailed with soft paisley piping. It all adds up to a collection that is vibrant and elegant yet all the while retaining the edgier Paul Smith Jeans styling of recent seasons.  

The Spring/Summer 10 Paul Smith Jeans collection is available now at Coggles.com

Coggles.com win best Independent Etailer at Drapers Etail Awards

For the second consecutive year Coggles.com have been awarded the coveted Best Independent Etailer award and were highly commended in the Gold Award category as well. The Drapers judges said that Coggles lead the way with their online business with both independents and multiples alike looking to Coggles for inspiration.

M And M Direct picked up Best Pure Play Etailer and the Gold Award, in which Coggles were also highly commended by the judges. Other winners were Girl Meets Dress for Best Etailer Innovation; Schuh for Best Multichannel Retailer; My Tights for Specialist Etailer; Radley for Best Single-Brand Etailer; Farfetch for Best New Etailer and My Wardrobe for Best Customer Experience.

PPQ - Luxe-Pop Chic

 

PPQ are renowned for creating luxurious and high glamour party pieces with an edge, which the brand describes as luxe-pop chic - a combination that has proven popular with style conscious celebrities and London socialites alike.  For Spring/Summer ’10 PPQ give us their take on the ‘Good Corporate Citizen’: paying taxes in style, bold statements with exaggerated ruffles on shoulders, 50’s meets Dynasty jackets and silk hessian cocktail dresses in peach and black. It’s a vibrant and energetic collection that sees the label continue to go from strength to strength. 

The Spring/Summer 10 collection from PPQ is available now at Coggles.com