Martyn Bal

Having cut his teeth as a teen apprentice to Dirk Bikkembergs, Martyn Bal's age belies an extensive and rich experience in a surprisingly short amount of time. Within a span of ten years, he has managed to complete an MA at the Royal College of Art in London, assist Hedi Slimane at Dior Homme, design collections for Versace, and direct the men's studio for Burberry's Prorsum.

From exquisite tailoring, perfectly constructed outerwear and an equally intuitive and studied approach to fashion, Bal exudes a profound sense of energy intimately connected to music, contemporary art and gender theories.

Martyn Bal aims to challenge fashion conventions with an architectural vision, around shapes, fit and proportion, while effortlessly juxtaposing strength and fragility, forcefulness and elegance, with hedonism and romanticism.

The Fall | Winter 0910 Special Project is a collaboration with Richard Stow, which can be viewed here.

Allegri 010109 by Francesco Scognamiglio

Teesub, designer t-shirt subscription

Founder Libby Lombardo launched Teesub in 2007. It's like a magazine subscription, but for designer t-shirts. No slogans. No politics, just unique t-shirt designs.

Teesub's mission is to promote young Australian design talent.

For $39.95 per issue, a new designer t-shirt delivered to your door every 6 weeks. Each limited edition t-shirt comes with the story that insipred it - hopefully providing subscribers with a laugh about something they didn't know.

- 1 day to the Z Zegna Summer 2010 Fashion Show

Sjaak Hullekes 'Oscar' s/s 2010

The new spring/summer 2010 collection of Sjaak Hullekes proves to be one of passion, craftsmanship, nostalgia and personality. The characteristic of his signature is the focus on fine detailing, comfort and high quality fabrics.
This collection is a result of the search for sophisticated finishing technique’s that complement Sjaak Hullekes’s classic yet modern use of fabrics, such as cottons, linens and silks.

By stitching all the collars and stands by hand the Sjaak Hullekes collection breaths passion and craftsmanship. The wearers uniqueness and fragility is expressed in distinct designs and clear-cuts in combination with natural colours like blue, brown, various greys and sun-faded red. In this collection all seams are finished with french-seams. Blazers and jackets have half linings, made of open-weave cottons, showing the craftsmanship as a part of the design.

Neil Barrett x Oxfam and Ucodep

Neil Barrett has created a special limited edition T-shirt in both men's and women's versions, 'We can change lives'.

The 100% cotton AIDS charity tee is available exclusively on thecorner.com

Alexander Fielden collection coming soon

Burberry Autumn Winter 2009 Advertising Campaign

The campaign was shot by Mario Testino in the heart of Westminster, adjacent to the new Burberry Global Headquarters on Horseferry Road in London.
British cast: Emma Watson, Douglas Booth, Charlie France, Tom Hughes, Tom Guinness and Nick Wilson.

Burberry AW 09 ad campaign breaks in key online and print publications worldwide in August. Shots as well as behind-the-scenes video footage from the shoot will be available to view on Burberry.com from July 2009.

Man in Red

Burberry lighting up New York skyline

Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts and Christopher Bailey hosted an event to celebrate the lighting of the Burberry sign across Manhattan.

Over 300 guests gathered to watch the fifty foot long Burberry logos on top of the new Burberry Americas Headquarters at 444 Madison Avenue being lit for the first time.

Burberry also announced that a $500,000 commitment to the Robin Hood Foundation to support public education and job training in New York City is being made by The Burberry Foundation.

The style from cycling culture illustrated: The Ride Journal, Issue 1

source barriebloor.co.uk

Lee Jeans 120th anniversary

Lee Jeans has created a celebration collection to mark its 120th anniversary. According to denimology this collection will be available in stores in September 2009.

This 120th anniversary collection combines a selection of the most successful Lee 5-pocket fits in classic Lee washes. All items are available for in men's and women's styles, and will come with limited edition labels inside. The collection will feature two classic Lee washes: the 120 rinse and 120 worn. The rinse wash features an authentic dry look.

The male version is treated with a resin that limits shrinking. The worn wash creates a look like you've been wearing a dry denim for a few months. This wash is available in both rigid and stretch. The rider jacket is also available in the 120 years celebration package.

The Special Edition 100 Year Fred Perry Shirt

To celebrate the centenary of Frederick John Perry the Fred Perry launching the Special Edition 100 year Fred Perry shirt.
Available in four colours (white/green, black/champagne, red/white, sky/navy) with trademark twin tipping and limited 100 year emblem.

Independent Fashion Store

Nuzyn and OntFront are collaborating in a new store called the Independent Fashion Store.

Nuzyn is a pop up store which sells fashion with a story, each item is carefully chosen. At its new location you can find the following labels and designers: Harvey Bouterse, Sanne Karssenberg, Jeroen Van Tuyl, Geoffrey B Small, Wendy&Jim, Mykita, MATTIJS, Karel Faber and Slow and steady wins the race.

OntFront is a fresh, young label from Amsterdam with a whole new look on the area between casual and chique called 'Sidewalk Tailoring'. For men only