FASHION: The Iris Effect - Old is the new Young

Diesel is getting in on the hype with their new fragrance "Loverdose"

 Since 2005, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York showcased Iris Apfel's vast clothing and accessories collection, this elderly lady has been increasingly hailed as an icon. While celebrities and the self-proclaimed fashion cool are desperate to rub elbows with her, Iris maintains a natural serenity and ironic distance to the hyped pandemonium surrounding here now. After all, she's just doing what she's always done; dressed the way she wanted with no regard to what other people think. It's positive that the youth fetichists are confronted with a personality who dares to act herself and shows that style, creativity and cool does not stop at age 21. It can soar on through to age 91 and beyond. Here's to you Iris Apfel!

91 and still going strong on the new cover of Dazed & Confused.

Hello, I'm Your Host! :)

Hey Everyone,

Great to meet you :) Photo by Chris Hennis.

It's been a long while since the last post. Here is why:

Fashion Beat TV was originally run in a more formal way. This made creating and publishing content dependent on several things and people falling in to place on time. This method will change from now on.

For those of you who don't know me yet, allow me introduce myself. My name is Karim Theilgaard. I started this project a couple of years ago aiming to create a platform to inspire and develop connections between creative people through the production of a tv show and blog posts. It is difficult to maintain that when relying on people's free time and on no budget. Also, I have been busy with uni, studying in London and Paris doing an MSc Marketing & Creativity at ESCP Europe, as well as working on several film and music projects alongside this project.

Hence, I plan to make Fashion Beat TV more personal; as a showcase for what I find interesting and inspirational, as well as a platform to share my own projects with you! The main focus will be on maintaining the Fashion Beat TV Facebook Page but I also regularly update my own Karim Theilgaard Facebook Page. So check them both out and Like them. That way we can regularly share our collective creative output.

Welcome to a new, more personal Fashion Beat TV! And don't forget to get in touch if you would like to share your work and feature here or on the show. Alternatively, if you would like to showcase my projects, whether it's an interview about my film and music, do a photo shoot or video - you name it! please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Thanks for your support and have a creative day
-Karim

FILM: Fashion Beat TV Presents "You And Us" Video

From right: Karim Theilgaard, Jurgis Jorje and Aurelija Bu

Following on from the last post, Fashion Beat TV Presents a behind the scenes video shot during the photoshoot for "You And Us". The song featured in the video, Friendly Fires' "Paris", mirrors not only the title but the sentiments of dreams and youthful inspiration that permeates When Saints Go Machine's song "Parix" that accompanies the still images.

Karim Theilgaard

Aurelija Bu

FASHION: "You And Us" by Linas Justice

Linas Justice

He's young, he's edgy, he's Lithuanian! London-based photographer Linas Justice' latest editorial "You And Us" is an evocative series of shots showcasing youth in it's dreamy and carefree state, set against the vivid lights of the night-time cityscape. Linas describes the story: "Editorial story about three youngsters lost in the night, lost in themselves and lost in their relationships. They all want to be free but belong to each other at the same time." 

To view the full story click here

Accompanying the editorial is the song "Parix" by Danish band When Saints Go Machine, whom Fashion Beat TV interviewed last year. To view the full feature click here.

FASHION: Blurring The Edges of Fashion & Art

Many of the new names to emerge on to the fashion scene this past year have displayed a strong visual inspiration from the art world. With painting, prints and composite looks they follow in the footsteps of designers such as Elsa Schiaperelli who was greatly inspired by the Surrealists.

One of the spearheads of the Art/Fashion movement in the UK is Scottish designer and graduate of the Edinburgh College of Art Iona Crawford who paints her Scottish rural surroundings, creating prints from them to use on her mix of linens and Scottish cashmere. Check her out here.

BFC NewGen Award-Winning, Dutch designer Michael Van Der Ham, who debuted at this year's September London Fashion Week, lists Any Warhol's composite dresses as a major source of inspiration. He is certainly one of the hottest-tipped new designers of the moment.  You can see more here.

Designs, from left, by Michael Van der Ham, Felicity Brown, Mary Katrantzou, Holly Fulton and Anthony Vaccarello. source: FT.com

ART: Conartists Art Collective

Brian Shevlin

Picking my way down a cramped stair to a basement, a whole world of original contemporary art, vintage fashion and new customization and print emerged before me. This was Conartists, a creative collective spanning fashion designers, painters, installations, music and graphic artists all working out of the same studio space and regularly putting on exhibitions and events. I had a chat with studio curator and multi-artist Brian Shevlin about what was currently happening on Ludlow Street's art scene. Check it out on our Live Stream.

At Conartists, they speak in color

Hand-drawn cap designs

STYLE SPOTTING: New York Street Trends

Vintage was definitely the key ingredient when Fashion Beat TV bumped in to this creative duo consisting of photography student Monnet Lucki, who attends Parsons School of Design and L.A. hair stylist Deandre Peoples. Both were wearing outfits consisting primarily of vintage clothes and accessories with Deandre mixing in some cool, zippered trousers he had gotten from a fashion show he had styled. Check out the Live Stream video interview where Monnet goes in to more detail about her sources of inspiration and mixing art with fashion in her photography as well as us taking a closer look at Deandre's outfit.

Deandre Peoples (left) & Monnet Lucki (right)

TRAVEL: Fashion Beat TV Goes to New York!

Throughout October Fashion Beat TV's Karim Theilgaard will be in New York checking out the New York Film Festival and the ever burgeoning creative scene. If you're a creative or know some hot tips for places and people in New York and would like to get involved get in touch via the Contact info.

INTERVIEW: Top Model Rachel Joy Shares Her Music

Having followed Rachel Joy's progression over the last 4 years, from her early steps on the runway to her current status as a highly successful international model, Fashion Beat TV caught up with her to talk about life on the road and the importance of music.

To see Rachel in action check out film maker Ray Moody's video of her on FBtv.

Rachel Joy

Fashion Beat tv: Where in the World are you at the moment?

Rachel Joy: I'm currently in Sydney, Australia for 2 more weeks then I will be in New York.

FBtv: How has working in different countries and being exposed to their cultures influenced you as a person and in your work?

Traveling is one of the main reasons I enjoy my work so much! I have learned a lot by spending time in different countries. Each city has its own unique flare from the history, fashion, food and the coffee! I've picked up the basics from many languages which helps a lot when it comes to working with the clients.

FBtv: How important is music to you?

RJ: I love music! But not a particular genre..my music taste ranges from classical to reggae and even some cheesy pop if the mood is right... yes its very important to me, I listen to music all day, everyday!

FBtv: Which tracks are on your playlist at the moment?

Ray Charles - I got a woman

Led Zeppelin - Babe im gonna leave you

Gyptian - Hold yuh

Nicki Minaj - beam me up scotty

Kanye West - Monster

FBtv: Does music influence your persona and style in any way?

Music has influenced me to dance. I'm learning Tango and Street urban, but i think i have my own personal style that doesn't relate to music, its just me!

FBtv: Where can we see you next?

Keep your eye out for various things, I'm about ;)

Rachel Rocks Out

VINTAGE: The Pattern Market

Vintage umbrellas and bags

We took a stroll through Dalston and came across the new pop-up vintage/art/fashion boutique 'The Pattern Market". Curated by the London-based style guru Amechi Ihenacho, the boutique features an art gallery, selected high-end, vintage fashion, which Amechi hand-picks from around the World, hand-made wall paper, selected vintage art and fashion books, hand crafted lamps and much much more. The shop is open from Thursday to Sunday and can be found at 242-248 Kingsland Road. Check out our live streaming video where we interviewed Pinky about the concept of The Pattern Market. For more photos go to the Photos page.

Amechi Ihenacho

FASHION: Lyrics, Sex & Politics - it's all about the logo!

We took a stroll around town and came across several "Logo Bags." Lyrics, Sex and Politics never go out of style. If you have seen any funny, fashionable, quirky or just downright weird bags and photographed or filmed them, please do share them with us by dropping an e-mail or commenting on this post.

Lyrics

Sex

Politics