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.

ART: Fashion Beat TV NEW Episode: GrassGrass Launch

Introducing a duo taking the Art World by storm! Halea and Elaine have created a brand aiming to re-think the traditional way art is curated and experienced. GrassGrass was launched this spring in London and I was on the spot to check it out. Among the artists featured were Rachel Libeskind, Durbin Lewis (John Rogers) and Geiste Kincinaityte. GrassGrass will be launching events in Paris and Berlin, so keep an eye out for events near you!

For more info check out www.grassgrass.org

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.

MUSIC: Nirvana's Nevermind 20 Years Later

20 years ago popular music was ripped apart to reveal a new underground movement, hell-bent on screaming it's way past the superficial dribble that had plagued the late 80's. Spearheading this movement was Nirvana. The influence this band has had on popular culture - not only in music but in literature, fashion and film is legendary. Doc Martins, ripped up jeans, converse shoes, egg-shell sunglasses, cardigans and eyeliner; soon even Hugo Boss was copying it. Though commercialization was quick to kill the songs and spirit live on.

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the release. Back then Kurt and Nirvana smirked at comments that the record might go on to sell 100,000...now it's beyond 10,000,000. With loads of great commemoration events going on, not least the official benefit concert hosted by Kris Novoselic this is going to be an exciting few days. Long Live Punk n' Roll!

 

Many were the fashion trends that Kurt Cobain set in motion.

Feel free to post your favorite nirvana moments and songs.

MUSIC: All-Girl Band, Giana Factory, Talk About Music And Art

Louise Foo

Following their electric performance supporting The Raveonettes we had a quick chat with band complrised of lead singer and sample player Louise Foo, guitarist Lisbet Fritze and synth player Sofie Johanne. We talked about their re-make collection and how the band's collage art work reflects their multi-layered music. The album covers were done by Danish artist Sofie Alsbo. Based in London and having studied at Central St. Martins, she also created the video/visuals that often accompany their live shows.

Post Gig Antics

For more pics of both Giana Factory and The Raveonettes check out our photo stream!