London Fashion Week

As previously stated, i was in and amongst bloggers, models, designers, celebs and photographers alike at london fashion week. This is the outfit i chose to wear...

The main thing about this outfit was my addition made by my jacket. Receiving many comments on it, it soon became a piece of interest. Designed by London based store Lazy Oaf, this black and white digital print anorak became the talk of passerbys.

Originally I wore dark blue skinny jeans (Topman), Chelsea boots (Topman) and a sky blue 70's style Farah polo shirt I picked up from T.K.Maxx. In my bag I packed a red sweatshirt and this Lazy oaf jacket. As the day progressed, I felt cold and donned my sweatshirt and jacket. Almost instantly, someone asked to take a picture if me...

London Fashion Week - Street Style, Day 2

Hey, I attended the London Fashion Week as a blogger and photographer to gain inspiration and experience in the fashion. This is my second year of turning up  to Somerset House and parading the courtyard around the chrome covered tent, photographing the hipsters and fashionistas as they wait to watch their favourite designers catwalk shows. To any start-up blogger and Photographer, I genuinely recommend the experience... you will not be disappointed. It is an amazing way to gain inspiration, acquire new contacts and build your portfolio.

Below is a group of images that showcase some of the best street style...

Unfortunately due to school and work etc. I was only able to attend one day otherwise I would happily document everyday day but who knows about the future... maybe one day I'll be invited into a show...

For all images i took that day, check the out the editorial page.

Wireless Festival Day One

Bit late now (i thought i posted this agggges ago... sorry :/) but on the 4th July i went to "The Wireless festival" in Finsbury Park, London.

The headliner this year was fashion forward rap star Kanye West. If you kept up to date with the festival and heard about his set, you might have heard about apparent booing of him off stage... this didn't happen. Yes we heard some booing, but it wasn't that loud and it wasn't a massive crowd gathering and he quite clearly did not hear it as he continued to deliver his 20 minute rant about black rappers not given equal opportunities outside of their fields. 


Honestly i thought he was sick and he delivered an fantastic set, delivering some killer hits out of his vast collection. songs such as "good life", "can't tell me nothing", "touch the sky" and "black skinhead" rocked the festival from the front through the back which when coupled with Kanye's visual artistry, the crowd got a lot more than what they payed for.

The Wireless festival is situated in East London and young adults pay £70-£80 for a days worth a world class performers stretching from the quick up-and-coming artists to legends in the game such as Jay Z and Kanye West. With its urban music blasting throughout the festival, the crowds attract a multitude of different people. With this in mind, you can only imagine what the dress code is like. After experiencing the Wireless Festival the year before, you get the general idea that people dress to impress. Unlike other festivals, people aren't donning floral head bands and wearing crisp white dresses and wellies. At Wireless, people come rocking their mesh tops, short shorts, bucket hats and Jordan's. So this year i decided to follow in suit and copped myself the DxpeChef Black and white Dashiki from their 'Dashiki Capsule' and coupled it with some mustard coloured shorts from H&M and Gourmet Wood-chip patterned Trainers.

Prom

The other day, it was year 13's last prom. As tradition, the year 12's (my year) were invited. From past spectating as well as listening to the general consensus, smart casual was the way forward at this party. Unfortunately, or fortunately, for me, i had brought a close to £200 suit at the beginning of this year. Due to the material and cut of the 2 piece suit, i decided not to wear it unless for a special occasion. Of course this occasion had arrived, despite what my peers were wearing.

Donning a blue slim fit 2 piece suit from topman, i had a decision to make in terms of going full out with a bow-tie, silver plated rolex and gucci shoes or.. casual my look down...

When wearing a navy blue blazer, your ultimate choice of shirt is the colour of white. With the dark colour of blue, the blazer is almost black which just instantly suggests that you need to provide a clear contrast in colours... and what's more contrasting than its monochrome partner in crime WHITE. So pairing up with a smooth white shirt, i decided to leave off the tie and unbutton the top one. This made my look more casual so my style was almost flawlessly effortless.

To finish off my look i had to decide on footwear...
The ultimate accessory for any suit is the choice of footwear.  From brogues to moccasins, picking the right style, material and colour can almost make or break the suit. For me, i chose to go with a pair of loafers. Matching the trend at the moment and distinct marrying with the slim fit of the suit, i felt that loafers or moccasins were the obvious choice. Searching everywhere for a decent, cheap pair of loafers can be stuff and when you search for burgundy bass weejuns, you've set yourself on an impossible task. I searched everywhere with no luck. with my budget now stretched out to £100+ i was desperately searching anywhere before a pair of size 12 hudsons made themselves clear to me on the Topman website.

In this look, the burgundy red of the shoes subtly provides another colour to the fairly standard color scheme. On top of this, the loafer style makes the look more casual with their slipper-like structure. loafers aren't you thing or you were on a cheaper budget, you could also wear a slim fit pair of light brown/beige brogues or formal shoes. Get a slim fitted white shirt to compliment the slim fit of the navy suit suit. Keep the accessories minimal and i feel you need to remember your sophistication despite your casual persona. 

i hope that this can help for future reference in terms of future proms, weddings, ascot, garden party etc.

Who am i?

Hellooo

Who am I?…

I am a 17 year old male A-level student going through the stresses and thrills of a young adult. With aspirations of becoming a Fashion Photographer, i am currently studying photographers as well as trying  to fuel my passion for photography as much as i can.

What am I about?

My main aim for this blog is to give insights into my thoughts and feelings of fashion and photography, with the occasional personal bullshit. Giving honest opinions and appreciation, i will look at high fashion brands, upcoming brands and everything in between. From Martin Maison Margiela and Givenchy to Stussy and Supreme, i will try to give you an intensive and  concise comment on all looks of fashion and style that catches my eye. But all in all, i will share with you my personal my own personal style. Be it through my own outfits, Fashion Week documenting or Editorials i photograph or anything i photography that i wish to share with you, i wish to bring you into my art conscience mind.

I hope i can entertain and inspire you through this blog . Please feel free to leave comments and messages, I’m always one for advice and a discussion. I am new to blogging but i will try my hardest to make something special.

Thank you, Lucien George

“I‘m a working-class person, working with class.”

Karl Lagerfeld