Who, what, where and when

 

Bottoms Up

 

Have you ever wondered how you could achieve a round, pert and squeezable bottom all by wearing a pair of ‘miracle bum lifting’ trousers? Of course you have and you’re not alone as recent campaigns have revealed that over 70% of women are not happy with their behinds (according the Dove; Campaign for real beauty survey 2005).

 

Therefore, it was only a matter of time until a genius designer label discovered the way to every big bottomed girls heart – bum lifting trousers of course! Groovy Australian jeans label Sass & Bide have come up with a pair of jeans with the meanest of cuts which lengthen legs whilst also creating a more pert and rounded bottom.  They come in two colours, white and denim and are ideal for your summer wardrobe.

 

Although they are reasonably expensive (£115 to be exact), it is worth every penny when you are strutting your stuff with a backside that revivals JLO’s.  Also check out their selection of sequinned t-shirts and sexy tops. All are available at Selfridges, Net-a-porter.com and Browns follow link

http://www.brownsfashion.com/cruise5.html

 

 

 

 

Mary Moore Vintage

 

If you are looking for a specific Sixties fix, Mary Moore Vintage is the place to go to.  Moore, a former designer who pioneered vintage clothing on the high street via Liberty and Whistles, has collected hundreds of garments, from Twenties silk camisoles to Seventies flares. Like all good boutiques, she even offers her own consultations. Located at; 5 Clarendon Cross, W11 (0207 229 5678)

 

 

Boudicca Vs Adjaye

 

The Fashion and Textile Museum in association with The Architecture Foundation is proud to present an exciting and informative evening of discussion on ‘Exaltation’, a mesmerising installation that is the joint creation of Britain’s most exciting young architect and its most avant garde fashion house.

 

 

 

 

 

Boudicca and David Adjaye have created the piece after Vogue magazine challenged them to come up with a ‘dress’ with a budget of £1000.  The brief was boldly broken and the dress became a sculpture; a sunburst of wooden poles radiating out at all angles enmeshing and in fact, appearing to originate from, a human figure. As striking a creation as this could only come from such an artistic pairing of sensibilities.  Boudicca has been hailed as one of Britain’s fashion phenomenons and David Adjaye is recognised as one of the leading architects of his generation in the UK.

 

 

This is a great opportunity if you love architecture and fashion and also a good chance to see something this spectacular in one of the most established new museum’s in London at the moment.  The museum is presenting a platform for discussion about the work with its creators.

A limited amount of tickets are available so if you are interested then you better get your tickets quick!

 

The date of the event is 1^st June 2005.  It starts at 7pm and ticket prices are £12/ £9 concession.  A complimentary drink is included.

 

For further information on this great event log on to; www.platform13.com or www.adjaye.com

 

 

Afternoon Tea and a fashion Show

 

On Wednesday June 8^th at The Lanesborough hotel’s Conservatory at 3:30pm for afternoon tea and a catwalk show of the latest autumn/winter looks from Pucci, with make up by Bourjois and hair by Richard Ward. There couldn’t be as better way to spend your afternoon than sipping Veuve Cliquot champagne in one of London’s chicest hotels.  Each guest will take home a generous goodie bag and a smile on their face.  Tickets cost £35 each.  To book call Jane Ferraro 0207 259 5599.

 

Back to Basics

 

This season, find happiness in the simpler, earthier things in life.  In fashion, think rustic materials-raffia bags at Marni and rope detailed sandals. 

 

If you want to embrace it further, why not visit the International Arts & Crafts exhibition at the V&A (March 17^th – 24^th July) and see how the movement promoted post Industrial Revolution ideals of individualism, craftsmanship and a plainer way of life. Matisse fans will be delighted with the colourful exhibition of his textile collection at the Royal Academy (March 5-May 30). 

 

Meanwhile, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips investigates what keeps us upbeat in his book ‘Going Sane’ (Hamish Hamilton, £15); while on DVD, The Magic Roundabout, will make you smile.  

Kyrsty Hazell