CANDY is the first fashion magazine ever completely dedicated to celebrating transvestism, transexuality, cross dressing and androgyny, in all its manifestations. Never before in history, have men and women had so many opportunities for body modification, or so many ways to change their appearance from head to toe: from the softest options like make up, to permanent transformations courtesy of the surgeons' knife. Now the 21st Century is truly underway, there's no need to justify ourselves, only the ability and need to celebrate the diversity of lifestyles and options, the freedom to choose on every level. The possibilities are as infinite as the amount of people there are in this world. CANDY is a magazine for everybody. A space for individual freedom, and a publication that pushes people to take on the persona of what they always wanted to be.
What he is doing is definitely different and definitely unique, Candy captures my interest for several reasons from the amazing and diverse wealth of contributors, to convincing models to get into that size 8 sample size dress.
Your shows certainly haven’t become any less flamboyant. The most recent one for Louis Vuitton, based on Seventies black street glamour, was a completely tongue-in-cheek fantasy.
And there are lots of really wearable pieces back in the showroom, let me tell you. I don’t have any problem with the disconnect between what’s on the runway and what ends up in store. If we only did wearable, easy pieces for the show, everyone would fall asleep. The function of a modern runway show is to entertain
Harmony has a new film out and I didn't even know and I am supposed to be a big time fan of his work, I am ashamed of myself. if it wasn't for Jamal then i would never know and what makes matters worst is the fact that this film was featured as part of the film festival.
A trailer for a non existent film, I love Harry Treadway, its a shame as the film looks like it would have been so good so I guess it does its trick and exploits the mind allowing the viewer to want knowing that it's impossible to get more, Taylor Wood seems to be commenting on mass consumption and the power of advertising in a society that is always ready to consume.
Monday 2 November 10:00 - 18:00: Shoot photographed by Christian Oita, styled by Rasharn Agyemang for Jaiden RVA James 'RE-BEL
'Tuesday 3 November 10:00 - 18:00: Shoot photographed by Christian Oita, shoot 1 styled by Simon Foxton shoot 2 styled by Rasharn Agyemang for Jaiden RVA James 'RE-BEL' Oliver Cheshire
Jaiden rVa James or the boys behind it are currently working on a new media project, one that rebels against the conventions of normality and aims to not only to simply reflect the times but to help shape them. To be a voice for so many who are voiceless and promote new talent whilst respecting and acknowledging the contributions that the established talent have brought to the world and how they have helped change and inspire.
As part of this project a live shoot will be taking place styled by Rasharn (rVa) Agymang, for all those who wish to see this shoot take place live in the medium of the web or simply live up close and personal this is available due to the lovely folks at showstudio. To view it on the web make sure to tune in on Monday and to view it up close make sure to pop down to somerset house showstudio fashion revolution. xxx
OUT MAGAZINE just gets better and better, I loved the Gaga cover and shoot and this is equally amazing, the jack of old trades TOM FORD shoots the exceedingly talented and equally cute MR.Hoult of Skins, About A Boy and Ford's debut A Single Man FAME. I like Fords well lit photography efforts as much as i liked his film which used colour and tone to give it depth i won't give too much away but all i will say is the man knows how to pull in the crowds and whatever he does he does it well. I want this issue and i want it now!
Fashion & Film the two artistic mediums I love, seem to be merging together more frequently then ever before and Isaac Lock writes an interesting article on relationship between the two in this months Dazed. This is a video from contributingeditor.blogspot.com/
I cannot define myself nor limit what i do to one job title but if i had to i would allow myself to be called a 'creative'. I design for the cult Menswear label Jaiden rVa James which i co-founded with Rasharn Agymang. I enjoy giving my views on fashion and life in london. I love everything that culture has to offer from music, art,amp; fashion & film. What is life without Art,Music & Fashion they help remove the mundane trappings of everyday life.