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Introducing Charlotte Gainsbourg
May 22, 2012We’ve heard the news today that Charlotte Gainsbourg will be performing in London as part of the Somerset House Summer Series and it got us wondering, who is Charlotte Gainsbourg? Keen music fans might already recognise the French actress/singers name but the WJ office were left shrugging our shoulders. Gainsbourg, who is due to play … read more»
Summer Series Line Up Announced
April 24, 2012The line up for this year’s Summer Series at London’s Somerset House has been announced this morning but while there’s some good names on there in general it’s failed to excite us. The annual Summer Series events pulls in some of the biggest names in music who night after night play live sets in the beautiful grounds of … read more»
Pick Me Up Graphic Art Fair Launch
March 26, 2012We popped down to the uber exciting Pick Me Up Graphic art fair launch last week at Somerset House. There is some amazing art on show there from both graphic artists, zines and more. Some of our favourites were the work of Zim and Zou who has some seriously colourful neon camera renditions and Sac Maguire, again hugely colourful bold work. You … read more»
Crisis Charity At Somerset House
March 12, 2012A special new exhibition will be hitting London’s Somerset House this week and it aims to raise money for the homeless charity, Crisis. The Crisis Commission will feature works from the likes of Tracey Emin, Sir Anthony Caro, Yinka Shonibare, Gillian Wearing, Jonathan Yeo, Bob & Roberta Smith and Nathan Coley with all pieces … read more»
LFW: Issa London
February 19, 2012This is Issa London’s vision of how a lady can dress if she takes journey upon on the Trans-Siberian Express from the freezing climate of Moscow to the ‘forbidden city’ of Beijing. Looks for dinners and dancing and travel and advenutures. It is … read more»
LFW: John Rocha
February 18, 2012Faux fur, lace, satin and sheer were the order of the day at John Rocha‘s show. The overall feeling was dishevelled decadence – gorgeous, floor length evening gowns styled against scruffy hair and loosely belted fur coats. The looks were unfussy – void of accessories or jewellery but including avante-garde garments … read more»
LFW: Georgia Hardinge
February 17, 2012Opening with the iconic sounds of “Que Sera, Sera”, Georgia Hardinge’s AW12 creations filed down the runway this evening showcasing her “Inverted” collection. It was mainly inspired by the well-respected artist Rachel Whiteread, with the synonymous use of structured shapes and enchanting prints; the designs represent Whiteread’s … read more»
LFW: Fam Irvoll, Monstermash
February 17, 2012Showcasing her AW12 at The Freemasons Hall this afternoon was Norway’s very own Fam Irvoll, who’s previously dressed the likes of Lady Gaga and Marina and the Diamonds. Known for her wonderfully wacky and crazy coloured designs, Irvoll managed to keep up the theme with this imaginative collection. Inspired by the classic … read more»
London Fashion Week Events
February 10, 2012As London Fashion Week Fast approaches what’s on offer for those that aren’t going to be sat in Somerset house covering the shows? Well the answer is there’s loads on. Upstyler Barnabus Bazaar starts off the London Fashion Week period with a vintage hand picked bang on Friday the 17th. You can be in the audience at the Good … read more»
LFW: NEWGEN MEN Presents New Power Studio
September 22, 2011As the queue snakes down the stairs and along the corridor, us at Who’s Jack were rather pleased to be near the front of the line to catch a glimpse at the NEWGEN Men’s sponsorship winners New Power Studio present their inspired SS12 installation. Since 1993, NEWGEN has provided an internationally recognisable programme that seeks … read more»