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From his new album ‘The Renaissance’ out November 4th. Welcome back, Tip!
As you may already know, our favourite store Colette in Paris has just undergone a 'lifting' (it was gorgeous before). After 11 years the store has seen numerous makeovers, but they store decided it was time for something a little more major. Initially Colette hired Japanese architect Masamichi Katayama / Wonderwall to redesign the ground floor, but then decided to have him take on the entire store - all three floors. Masamichi Katayama was born in 1966 and opened his Wonderwall studio in 2000 in Tokyo. Amongst many, he has designed the A Bathing Ape stores in Japan, Ice Cream stores in Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York, the Original Fake store in Tokyo. On the ground floor Colette will still host a selection of the best books, magazines (including BLAG) CDs, records, DVDs, hi-tech products, watches and accessories. There is also an area dedicated to streetwear culture with a wall of sneakers, a house of t-shirts multi-brands and mini-shops A Bathing Ape, Billionaires Boys Club / Ice Cream, Alife and Original Fake (all exclusive pieces). The first floor houses the best mens and womens fashion with their own unique mix of established brands and newcomers, as well as accessories and jewellery. The gallery is in the same place and a new space for temporary projects is situated below. Downstairs is the Water-Bar which is equally as stunning. The store re-opened this week after almost seven weeks and to celebrate Sølve Sundsbø has photography and videos on show. colette 213 rue Saint-Honoré 75001 Parishttp://www.colette.fr/http://www.wonder-wall.com/http://www.blagmagazine.com/http://blagmagazine.blogspot.com/shapeimage_9_link_0shapeimage_9_link_1shapeimage_9_link_2
COLETTE: Penfield launch their new ladies winter line. Shown here the ‘Milla’ colour block 80/20 goose down fill, wind and water proof fitted jacket. We quite like the idea of swapping hoods and making your own colour-ways.
BLAG Vol.2 Nø10 star Stuart Semple has an exciting solo show coming up at London's prestigious Selfridges department store. Titled 'Cult Of Denim' the show sees Stuart team up with eight leading men and women's denim brands, including Levi's, Diesel, JBrand and Seven for All Mankind. The collaboration explores the versatility of denim in fashion and art, launching during the busiest week of the London art calendar.
 
Stuart has created a striking series of pieces on denim canvas' and actual jeans. Along the way researching archives to unearth key images, motifs and slogans that best represent each brand's identity.
 
The original works on show will be available to buy from mid October alongside a series of specially created limited edition prints on denim, t-shirt graphics, 8 pairs of handpainted jeans and a glowing diamond shaped installation.
 
20% of sales will go to the charity Refuge, which campaigns to stop domestic violence.
 
The exhibition runs from 17th October - 15th November at Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street London W1.
STUART SEMPLE - CULT OF DENIM: ALEJANDRO INGELMO AND RESISTANCE:
Shiny sneakers by Alejandro Ingelmo in purple, red, bronze and silver and plaid shoes by Resistance available from oki-ni
Sarah:
Q Tip - Gettin’ It
The Specials AKA - Bright Lights
Jay-Z featuring Kanye - Jockin' Jay-Z
Baby Huey - Listen To Me
Justice - Genesis
Violent Femmes - Blister In The Sun
Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
Camille - Ta Douleur
The Game feat. Common- Angel
Solange - T.O.N.Y / Dancing In The Dark
Scritti Politti - Perfect Way
Sally:
Late of the Pier - Heartbeat
The Black Keys - No Trust
The Specials - International Jet Set
The Doors - The Changeling
The English Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom
Ratatat - Mirando
James Brown - The Payback
3rd Bass - Kick Em In The Grill
Alexis Weissenberg - Suite Bergmanesque: 3. Clair de Lune
London's West End - Construction
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