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This one is confirmed. Not a rumor as we hear that the Spring Summer 2009 campaign has already been shot – in a trailer park!

source: New York Magazine

Rumors rumors… Madonna should be the star of the Spring 2009 Louis Vuitton campaign. The campaign should be shot by the prolific Mert and Marcus. Interesting and possibly true.

We hear that Kenzo has set up a collaboration between British designer Ron Arad and French perfumer Aurélien Guichard, resulting in a new and, yes, revolutionary fragrance.

Available from March 2009, this new scent presents itself as a “perfume-object”, combining unusual yet attractive smell with a sensual as well as industrial looking bottle. Indeed, the main feature of this bottle resides in sleek steel curves, giving it a very tactile aspect, espousing the shape of one’s thumb.

This very appealing and contemporary look can be previewed at “No Discipline“, Ron Arad’s retrospective at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, opening on November 20 2008.

As if you needed extra ideas for potential Christmas presents, we came accross a limited edition puzzle set featuring a shot by Steven Meisel of model Meghan Collison, taken from Vogue Italia’s tattoo/Amy Winehouse inspired story (December 2007 issue).
This puzzling coffee table (almost) book can be purchased from Art + Commerce, for $750.
Now that’s what I call a posh present!

The puzzles (manufactured by Editions Ricordi) are also available at Colette in Paris and at Barneys New York.

Tina Berning – NO NIPPLES. NO GUNS. NO CIGARETTES. – November 14, 2008 – February 15, 2009

Tina Berning is showing her new works ‘NO NIPPLES. NO GUNS. NO CIGARETTES.’ on the November 14th, 2008 at 2 agenten, galerie für illustration in Berlin.

In her exhibition ‘NO NIPPLES. NO GUNS. NO CIGARETTES.’, Tina Berning explores the complex of relationships between conditioned aesthetics and supposed self-determination in the established canon of contemporary images. Within her works she refers to the exemplary representation of the human body as it is spread in the media. She elutes the figures from their surroundings and shows them remaining isolated in their poses. A reinterpretation arises in the interplay of voyerism and exhibitionism. Tina Berning’s exhibition ‘NO NIPPLES. NO GUNS. NO CIGARETTES.’ will be exposed for three months at galerie für illustration.

Please join us for the opening reception on November 14, 2008 at 7pm.

Tina Berning – NO NIPPLES. NO GUNS. NO CIGARETTES.
November 14, 2008 to February 15, 2009 – Opening hours: Mon – Fri from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2 agenten – galerie für illustration – Gartenstrasse 1 – 10115 Berlin

More of Tina Berning’s work may be found at www.tinaberning.de. Please let us know if we if we can be of further assistance at mailme@jozopr.com.

Swanfield, East London’s new Pop-Up Boutique is opening its doors tomorrow, Sunday November 9, for the next 2 months. This project was initiated by a collective of designers and jewellery makers.

Swanfield will be London’s fashion wonderland every Sunday leading up to Christmas, showcasing independent designers talents in fashion, graphic design, illustration, textile print, homewear, jewellery, lingerie and tailoring.

Tomorrow’s opening day will see guest artist Philip Smiley‘s illustrations, Stansfield menswear, French & English Confectioner‘s handmade shoes, and a performance by harpist – singer Serafina Steer.

Other featured designers are our favourite Cecilia Hammarborg (it’s time to get that coat!), Ava Dollskull, Karin Andreasson or Mine amongst other.

Swanfield Inn
2B Swanfield Street
London E2
Every Sundays from 12-6 pm

US Pop songstress Katy Perry wore that Jean Charles de Castelbajac’s sequinned Barack Obama dress last night at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Well that was one dress among the 13 outfits she wore that night.
While we’re not so sure about her or her music, we’ve told you that the aforementioned dress would be a perfect outfit for a night out of celebration post November 5…

Emma Cook sample sale is starting tomorrow at 5pm, be prepared to find unique show pieces, to label classics… I had a preview today of what’s on offer and frankly you would be mad to miss it! Billowing muslin printed tunics, embroidered tops, party dresses and tailored skirts – the choice is vast (covering most of Emma Cook’s collections + archives)

Also the collector boots from the current A/W 2008 collection will be available in limited quantities and colours.  I got my pair by the way…

So now that the US elections got to their (happy) end, it is time for celebration. Get your dress quick and let’s go dance tonight ! I’ll wear my Rodarte for Sonia Rykiel jersey cheerleader suit and you’ll jump into the Pop Art Jean Charles de Castelbajac dress – wouldn’t that be ace??

If you live in London and need a new bag please come have a look at the new Stori collection presented at its shop on November 5. Stori is aKorean label of beautifully crafted handbags- the kind that appeal to women with an individual taste in dressing artfully.

Previous seasons bags will be on sale (up to 80% discount). There is also the possibility of making a personal order for next season… Come and have a look at the Spring/Summer 09 collection and put in an order with a 60% discount (deposit needed + bear in mind that orders should come through around Jan/ Feb).

A nice gift idea for birthday early next year or a just as a treat to begin 2009!

R.S.V.P. to: info@storisac.com - stori – Mill House - 11 Chapel PlaceRivington Street London EC2A 3DW, 020 7729 4339, www.storisac.com