LCF X V&A - Ballet Russes Design Perspectives

  London College of Fashion collaborated with Victoria & Albert Museum and the English National Ballet, present 'Ballet Russes Design Perspective'. This is side project with the V&A autumn major exhibition - 'Diaghilev (and the Golden Age of Ballets Russes, 1909-1929)' which is exhibiting from 25th September,2010 to 09th January,2011.

  English National Ballet dancers showcase clothes by womenswear student from London College of Fashion. Design by student Pui Yee Tong has been chosen as representing work on the poster. The beautiful soft colour with the tassel and a Japanese style structure look of bottom gives such a dreamy look. Imagine dancing with it. it surely one fantasy image.

Original sketch of the design.

Here is a little interview with the designer.

1) What do you like about the collaboration?

- The idea of designing fashion for ballet. That makes me think a lot about the movement on the garment when I was designing.

2)What is your inspiration for the collection?

- The ballet dance Pertruska in Ballet Russes. The concept of the ballet dance is very inspirational. They were trying to depict the movement of puppets by the ballet dance. The combination of puppets and the ballet is impressive. I took the inspiration from the puppets and the fringes represent the string in the puppets.

3)How do you define your style?

- Very dreamy, delicate at the moment. But I have to say I love fruit and I think a lot about the life in the painting 'Garden of Delights' if you ask about my style.  :) 

4)What is your next step?

- I am working for my final major project at the moment and really hope to have my own brand in the future. But before all of this happen, I really wish to find a job in London as I really want to stay in the city after I graduate.

5)Who in the fashion industry you would like to collaborate with?

-My work being photographed by David LaChapelle would be a dream that I would die for.

Special thanks to designer Pui Yee Tong for being interviewed and provide press photos.

The one, the only - DITA VON TEESE

  The sexiest event of the year Erotica just set in Kensington (Olympia) this weekend; with the most famous burlesque Dita Von Teese performance every night through out the event. I never been or thought I would go to Erotica. but Dita Von Teese is irresistible; I practically race to book my ticket when I know she is coming. 

  Erotica, so it is no surprise to see all sex toys and costume which you can heat things up in the bedrooms. You can even see bed and massage shower selling stall. I understand the bed, but shower? umm, maybe there are more people do shower sex than I thought. I think the event is good as it is a positive way to see sex. 

  What makes it better, after all, is Dita. It is beyond my expectation that Dita took a long good time signing autograph and taking photos with fans. The quick 30 seconds close standing next to her almost gave me a heart attack. I like her performance so much of course in an artistic way to seeing it. I love her even more with clothes on though, because clothes off is not the point of being sexy. Inner beauty is the key and Dita definitely has it all. Elegant, beauty, feminine and simply perfect. 

Wallace Collection (Student Night)

  It was The Wallace Collection student night last night. With performances and talks to give a relaxing environment for student to enjoy and explore the collection. The gallery might not be as famous as V&A or British Museum but it definitely has some of the finest drawing. Think you are good at wearing pink, flower and elegant, check out the ladies between 17th - 18th century, they were the real deal. (LOL)

  Live art through out the night, with actress performing as Madame de Pompadour and the famous Queen of France, Marie-Antoinette. I personally like the story of Madame de Pompadour, not just she is so pretty, she is also clever, talented and one who loves art. The live actress did a very good job to keep everyone very well entertained.

Madame de Pompadour

Marie-Antionette

  Live music is also set in the courtyard in the gallery. London Grammar is a duet group, voice of the vocalist Hannah Reid remind me of Florence Welch but she is more soul music. The alternative acoustic tunes gave a little bit more artistic atmosphere for the night.

For more information about the Wallace Collection, please click  'here'

M.A.C Tartan Holiday Collection

  Clock changed, sunset in afternoon; winter is here! Try the M.A.C new Tartan Holiday collection if you are looking for more winter feeling. The collection gives a sort of pastel colour look, cold colour for eyes and pinkish for the lips. 

  I have my eyes on the nail polish though. The rich wine red colour is just what I'm looking for. On top of these, the set come with a lovely tartan bag! Everyone knows how those limited edition, period promotion and little gift is such a cruse for women (no, it's for their bank account actually.) Since nails polish doesn't come with that benefit, me and Ivy bought a set as birthday gift for a friend. You know, never mind sharing the good news. They also have live model and performer at their sell counters in Selfridges & Co. This girl is lovely and nice she gave me one of the tartan broach.

ONO @ Heaven

 Tonight is the final show of ONO (One Night Only, and yes this is a band name) autumn tour. Show began with special guest band; and this is why I like going to all those small live show, to know other new creative band. To me, gig is really about the moment, the actual vocal sound, no fancy touching through super hi-tec sound system. It is about the GOOD voices. I'm not gonna deny I first notice the band because vocalist George Craig did some modelling for Burberry plus the band got Emma Watson for the music video. However, the music and George's voice got me right away. His good English accent of vocal is really the charm to me; the music is also British rock style; light with the spirit.

  This is the second gig of them I have seen in half year, I would say this is a quick improvement. (Especially the speed of setting up, if you have been to any gig, you'll know what I mean.) The atmosphere between the band and fans is so much fun. He enjoy as much as the fans do; a lots sing along, and stage jump at the end?! Wow, that made the night!