Monthly Archives: September 2011
LOOKBOOK: ASHLEIGH AND WALKER COME TO LONDON
Written by Bacall Michaels My two favorite babies from La La Land are Ashleigh Kim, and Walker Bunting. Both talented teens- one an illustrator, one a photographer. Upon their arrival to London, we were determined to snap our daily outfits … Continue reading
THE BEST OF THE BEST
TENT: LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2011 Written By Bacall Michaels Kingston University. A school that has received more hype than it being able to deliver. During Tent, in London, they put on an MA show for their Fashion, Design, and Architecture … Continue reading
MATERIAL WORLD
MINT: LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2011 Written By Yvonne Courtney Let’s face it, most of us have enough stuff. Do we really need any more clutter? As the London Design Festival kicks off across town – Mint, one of London’s most … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week with Liz and Yusuke
Our Fashion Editor, Liz Black, is attending New York Fashion Week. Follow her on Twitter for live coverage, and check back here for posts. Liz Black currently works as a Blogger for the Huffington Post and as a Social Networking … Continue reading
Predicting the Future: The Huntingdon Estate and Gentrification
Written By Bacall Michaels Shoreditch is a borough of London which consists of buildings reminiscing Jack the Ripper, electronic music on every corner, and the creative youth. Here, you see gentrification controlled, only allowing Shoreditch to blossom further than any … Continue reading
Editor-In-Chief & Creative Director
Bacall made her way through various projects, from music to events, before finally coming up with the concept for Defying Mainstream. When she was 17 she created the immediately popular blog, and presented the idea of the E-Zine alongside an … Continue reading
WHAT’S COMING
For the individual prone to innovation, young and old. Here, avant-garde ideals become tangible, and conformity is abolished. As an ongoing venture, we intend to challenge and be challenged. After two years of developing an industry shaking concept, Defying Mainstream … Continue reading