Pretty Green has just released the official film from their launch party earlier this month and you can watch it here. We've had a great response from Pretty Green so far and the first few pieces from the Black Label collection including the black parka have just arrived at Coggles.com
26 November 2009
23 November 2009
Local Natives - Gorilla Manor - Out Now
This is the debut offering from the California 5-piece, Local Natives. The band have received recent critical acclaim and have been compared with a host of bands from Arcade Fire to Fleet Foxes. There is some justification to this, with lush vocal harmonies, pianos and strings throughout and a splash of percussion throw in too. This is a band clearly influenced by their piers, but that influence has created a stunning, swelling and swaying debut not to be missed.
Religion - Vintage with Venom
If you are not immediately familiar with the Religion brand you may be forgiven. For the first few years following its birth in 1989 it remained a largely underground label, gaining a loyal following in the East End of London’s rave scene. Since then it has matured into a distinguished brand with a strong hold in the international marketplace and a celebrity following. With its irreverent attitude, trademark destroyed t-shirts and graphic prints the Religion look is ‘vintage with venom’ with it’s newly opened Shoreditch store the natural home for the label.
20 November 2009
Aquascutum - Understated British Elegance
Aquascutum has been a part of London city life for over 150 years. Its heritage is rooted in excellent British tailoring whilst all the time keeping a keen eye on fashion, creating an understated elegance and stylishly luxurious look. Its sartorial confidence, authentic quality and fine craftsmanship shown in the faultless attention to detail are trusted throughout the world. Famous for its trench coats, AW09 sees the classic style updated in a wet-look black and metallic silver.
19 November 2009
Folk - AW09 Video
Shot by Matthew Donadson using a Phantom HD digital camera capable of shooting at 1500 frames per second, Folk’s AW09 video beautifully showcases the new season’s collection in a level of detail usually only seen in wildlife documentaries with Zero 7 providing the soundtrack.
13 November 2009
Kelly Ewing - Pre-Raphaelite Romanticism
Born in Glasgow and raised in Leeds, 28 year old Kelly Ewing launched her label in 2005 and has achieved phenomenal success in the few years that have followed.
Drawing inspiration from Victorian aristocracy to pre-Raphaelite romanticism, Kelly’s collections feature well structured traditional pieces such as boned corsetry that are brought up to date with contemporary twists, clever pattern cutting and sharp tailoring. Vintage fabrics are generously pleated and draped to create a luxurious couture look that is complimented with bright silk linings and soft handmade corsage detailing.
11 November 2009
Vivienne Westwood Men's Accessories
Vivienne Westwood’s iconic Royal Orb is a befitting logo for the Queen of British fashion and it’s used to great effect on her latest collection of men’s accessories. Stylishly embossed on leather bags, wallets and cardholders in a suitably regal mix of colours like dark browns and deep reds, these accessories are the perfect finishing touch to a smart or casual look, with just the right blend of understated sophistication and trademark Westwood bling.
Charlotte Hatherley - New Worlds - Out Now
This is her third solo album - and second since parting company with Irish pop-rockers Ash. Certainly her finest work of all, New Wolds is a well thought out and confidently delivered collection of songs - an upbeat and anthemic new-wave album which ebs and flows through soaring vocals and surges of electricity to create an enchanting listen.
10 November 2009
Nom De Guerre - The Third Generation
Since 2003 the New York based label Nom DeGuerre has combined strict military references and translated them into effortless modern re-interpretations of workwear classics. It's about strong outerwear, rugged knitwear and workwear shirts, all designed in New York and produced from the most refined materials in Japan.
AW09 'The Third Generation' explores the ideas of Utopias, taking the Northern extremes of the Arctic wilderness, arguably the last remaining utopia, as its setting. Shawl collar knits, heavy gauge wool cardigans and canvas jackets make this collection clothing for survival.
In addition to the main Nom De Guerre AW collection Coggles.com also has in stock a few special pieces from the Nom De Guerre Wings + Horns collaboration.
9 November 2009
Elm -Designed For Women By Women
Icelandic brand Elm Design was founded 10 years ago as a knitwear label by Erna, Lísbet and Matthildur - three women from different art and design backgrounds sharing one common philosophy: to design for women you need to understand women. This philosophy clearly manifests in the collections which are favoured by women of all ages demanding eclectic, beautiful and striking clothes.
Inspired by the unique landscapes, art and culture of Iceland, designs are dramatic yet wearable with magnificent evening dresses and military influenced coats sitting next to everyday basics like skirts, shirts and cardigans. Hand made in Peru from high quality materials such as Taffeta, Alpaca and Pima cotton, Elm is as beautifully constructed as it is designed, as sophisticated as it is eccentric, resulting in an ever growing and loyal customer base across the globe.
Harry Brown -Out November 11- Nov 2 2009
Harry Brown remains, for all its touches of gritty realism, a revenge fantasy about someone aptly described by another character as "a vigilante pensioner." Caine neatly balances ferocity and frailty, so that a viewer is never quite certain whether he's up to completing the bloody business at hand.
8 November 2009
Pretty Green Launch Party - The Gore Hotel, Kensington
The launch party of Pretty Green, the label created by Oasis front man Liam Gallagher was held at the Gore Hotel in Kensington last night. Arriving fashionably late and to a flurry of paparazzi cameras, Liam looked suitably attired dressed head to toe in Pretty Green and was on best behaviour for the evening, perfectly at home in one of London’s most quintessentially British hotels.
Joining him for the evening were ex Oasis band members Andy Bell, Zak Starkey and Gem Archer along with celebrity friends Ricky Hatton, Kasabian, Richard Ashcroft, The Prodigy, Holly Willoughby and many more, with Liam’s brother Paul resident DJ for the night.
Pretty Green’s ‘Terrace-Lad Couture’ is set to become a wardrobe staple for the men not boys and Coggles.com has received its first drop of core basics including t-shirts, scarves and jackets and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the fashion collection any day now.
6 November 2009
Vila - Devoted To Creating Feminine Identity
Blending fine prints, delicate cuts and feminine details, Danish label Vila perfectly captures the confident style of its famously attractive inhabitants. Designing for the modern girl - adept at mixing styles and always on trend without sacrificing her own individuality, Vila is growing a strong and loyal following across Europe with AW09 windswept and romantic by day, glamorous and sequined by night.
The current AW Vila collection is available now at Coggles.com
3 November 2009
The Raveonettes - In and Out Of Control- Out Now
The Raveonettes consist of Danish duo Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo.
In and Out of Control is a rather dark collection of songs wrapped in glistening pop hooks. Tales of love and loss with dreamy melodies create a thrilling melancholy concoction and an exceptional album.
YMC - You Must Create
Formed in London in 1995 by Fraser Moss and Jimmy Collins in response to increasing demand for stylish, functional and modern clothing, YMC has quietly grown to become a highly significant design label.
Shunning a trend-led approach in favour of a design philosophy based on producing intelligent clothing that is both wearable and distinctive, collections gradually develop from season to season with a modernist influence maintaining longevity. Recent collections have placed a strong emphasis on footwear which the brand is becoming increasingly well known for with desert boots in green, grey and tan standouts for this season.
2 November 2009
ONETrueSaxon - Modern Manners & Casual Etiquette
The boys at ONETrueSaxon don’t want to take over the world, just your wardrobe.
This quality Nottinghamshire brand was set up by regular blokes infatuated with decent attire. Fashion changes but style is timeless and this philosophy is fundamental to ONETrueSaxon – a brand more interested in producing a way of life than fashion products.
The AW09 collection contains all the everyday basics you need for your wardrobe, from chunky hooded cardigans, polo shirts, quilted jackets and trainers.
Vivienne Westwood Accessories
Queen of British rebel fashion Vivienne Westwood is back with a new collection of accessories for AW09.
Iconic as ever, bags come in all shapes, sizes and styles with everything from elegantly elongated clutches, woollen winter tartans, oversized quilted patents and hand painted canvas. Leather gloves, keyrings and purses provide the finishing touches to the collection and your winter wardrobe.
30 October 2009
The Drums - Summertime - Out Now
The Drums are a fourpiece from New York who have already received critical acclaim for their debut single ‘I wanna go surfing’. This EP is a fantastic introduction to a band who fuse influences from 80’s indie to 60’s Beach Boys pop, and still manage to add their own contemporary stamp on the sound. All this from a band that only formed less than a year ago!
Fred Perry - Wear It All Night And Still Look Good In The Morning.
Fred Perry is the only brand that's consistently been sought out by youth subculture from the 1950s right up to today. Initially adopted by Mods in 1959 because "They could wear it all night and still look good in the morning" - it has then featured in almost every British youth subculture since.
Updating the attitude and style of two key musical movements - the mid-60s guitar bands, and the post-punk scene of the early-80s, these periods shared a similar sharp, slimmed down silhouette including small collars and narrow ties.
The collections main influence is the look and silhouette of the sixties, a decade dominated by youth when British subcultures influenced the world’s fashion and music industry.
29 October 2009
Stars Of Sunday League - The Boys Got Prospects - Out Now
Stars of Sunday League comprises of Euan Robinson and Sarah Triggs. Euan is a singer/songwriter who writes simple uncluttered songs in his own folkish sound, laced with charming and insightful lyrical esteem. Their first EP - The boys got prospects - is available to download now.
H by Hudson - Worn by Agynnes Deyn!
H by Hudson is the errant younger brother of the contemporary shoe brand Hudson. Pioneering, subversive and rebellious, H by Hudson offers innovative footwear without compromising the style and quality its older sibling is known and loved for.
Picking up trends and giving them their own idiosyncratic twist is a H by Hudson trademark; they are heavily influenced by youth culture and music both past and present and have gained a loyal following among trend setters and celebrities with Supermodel Agyness Deyn recently spotted in New York wearing the bestselling Freya boots.
28 October 2009
Timberland Boot Co - Inspired By The Industrial Revolution
Timberland Boot Company is inspired by the Industrial Revolution - a time that marked a change in how goods were made, used and worn. From craftsmen using their hands and tools, to technology that precisely and consistently manufactured goods in great quantities. Goods were affected by the elements, normal wear, repair and even adapted for new uses. This ethos has been taken into the Autumn 09 collection creating a durable yet classically stylish range with unquestionable quality of materials and design.
The current AW Timberland Boot Co collection is available now at Coggles.com
Wrangler - 'We Are Animals'
The history of the Wrangler brand stretches back as far as the 1890’s when C.C Hudson decided to seek his fortune in the emerging textiles industry. Today the Wrangler mission is simple, to bring the consumer the very best in denim innovation whilst remaining true to authentic craftsmanship.
The clothing and accessory collections aim to reflect the Wrangler adrenalin-fuelled and rugged attitude to life - 'We Are Animals' is a call to cast aside the reasoning that stops us and holds us back - in a word - 'instinct'. For AW09 think gingham shirts and dresses, leather jackets and of course jeans to flatter all shapes and sizes.
22 October 2009
Haversack - Strength & Durability
Founded in Japan by Koji Norihide in 1998, Haversack has only recently emerged from its native Japan and made it into Europe. Named after the linen and wool bags used by the American Army favoured for their strength and durability, these properties are central to the brands identity and clearly manifest in Haversack designs.
Greatly admired for its contemporary pieces based on old blocks and patterns from workwear, hunting and military uniforms, Haversack places an emphasis on attention to detail that few brands, especially outside of Japan, can match, with each piece beautifully conceived and constructed, utterly timeless and in every sense an investment.
17 October 2009
Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More - Out Now
Sigh No More is the debut album from British folk-rock band, Mumford & Sons. The four-piece have quickly gained notoriety in the UK due to their impressive live performances which highlight the band’s skilled four-part harmonies and Marcus Mumford’s rich and intimate vocals.
16 October 2009
Oliver Spencer - bridging popular streetwear & traditional tailoring
Mixing quintessential English style with quirky flourishes, Oliver Spencer has evolved over the past 7 years to cement itself as a favourite among men looking for wearable, interesting and elegant clothes that are brilliantly put together.
Autumn Winter 2009 sees Oliver Spencer explore his vision of the modern gent at sea, referencing stormier sees as the season would suggest to create a ruggedly elegant collection - modern city dressing that is relaxed yet hardy. Key pieces include the 'Malin' jacket updated for the season in signature, checked waxed cotton and maritime inspired knitwear such as the striped charcoal crew-neck with concealed inside chest pocket.
Air - Love 2 - Out Now
Air's fifth album is the first that they produced entirely on their own, and was recorded in their new state-of-the-art studio in Paris. The album see’s the band return to the ‘classic’ Air sound, with soaring synths and meticulous arrangements complimented by vocals supplied entirely by the French duo themselves.
15 October 2009
Wildfox - The A-list's new 'it' tee
Wildfox Couture is an American vintage inspired brand that combines quirky prints, unique designs and high quality materials to create must-have t-shirts and tops that the A-list are fighting to get their hands on.
Taking inspiration from native American artwork and vintage rock & roll t-shirts, childhood friends Emily Faulstich and Kimberley Gordon gave birth to the brand, which tells the story of their generation and friendship. Today, the girls spend their time visiting vintage shops and working out of their Silverlake-area design studio - where they sew their hearts on their sleeves and spread peace and love through design. Cute, colourful and unbelievably comfortable, Wildfox will put a smile on your face on even the most miserable of winter days.
The current AW Wildfox collection is available now at Coggles.com
The Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus – Out 16th October
The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus tells the story of Dr Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a travelling show - where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. It was the final film of Heath Ledger, although his death one-third of the way through filming caused his role to be recast with Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell portraying transformations of Ledger’s character, Tony.
Bolongaro Trveor - The New All Saints
Designed by Kait Bolongaro and Stuart Trevor, founders and former designers of ‘All Saints’, Bolongaro Trevor is one of the hottest labels of the moment. Widely influenced by British niches and subcultures, Bolongaro Trevor cleverly combines these influences with traditional, vintage garments for a modern, sharp and vibrant aesthetic that flatters the figure and always looks styled and sculptured.
With a typically dark colour pallet, sinister looking printed t-shirts and knit wear made for layering the Bolongaro Trevor look for AW09 is perfect for a cold, dark winter!
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