Art + February 2006 + Hellovon
HELLOVON
Hellovon was begun half way into 2005 and has since risen to a warm reception across the world. Run by 25 year old London based illustrator Von, clients to date include Oglivy and Mather, Dazed and Confused and Esquire among many other magazines from both the UK and US.
His work draws strongly from the world of fashion, music and design to create sensitive but striking illustrations. Primarily grounded in traditional drawing and painting techniques the artwork is then executed digitally introducing random textures and found imagery.
Along the way Hellovon has spawned a sister company Vonhideki whose aim is to pit illustration against product design to come up with desirable and unique objects. Their work has been published in Icon, Vanity Fair, and Polished T among others.
Von exhibited pieces in the lounge at Margin in February 2006.
Lady Luck Rules OK + Blog
Lady Luck Rules OK + Blog Post
Yesterday and Sunday was our 4th time showing at Margin and we were all treated to a snazzy new location in Pimlico. Sam made me a booth using the logo wallpaper left over from Superette and I took my 1970s hanging chair which everyone enjoyed swinging in – especially Odysseas who runs Margin (see photo below). We’re happy to be re-stocking Social in West Hampstead, Eightball in Italy, Flying A in Switzerland which is now called Famous Ape and Thunder Egg in West Didsbury. Our new stores are Rift in Barcelona, Vertige in Lille, France, Ripe in Shrewsbury, Ark in York and Goodfella’s in Italy. Phew! We’re gonna be busy! The best seller was my new design “Valley Girl Hair Bobbles” which I’ll be adding to the site next week…
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Exhibitor Preview + Lady Luck Rules OK
Lady Luck Rules OK
Lady Luck Rules OK is a rollercoaster ride of fun jewellery created by Leona Baker, former fashion stylist in the music industry.
American pop culture, 1970s teenage annuals, punk rock, Japanese street fashion and trashy B movies provide inspiration. Leona travels globally and around the UK to source vintage and deadstock components from flea markets, thrift stores and warehouses which are broken apart to create unique pieces. Every product is then assembled by hand in London and sold in limited edition quantities through independent boutiques, department stores and galleries around the world.
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Exhibitor Preview + Girlgang
Girlgang
Born in London Womenswear.girlgang takes it’s inspiration from the street but arrives at a fresh and feminine conclusion, fusing seemingly disparate elements to create looks that are glamourously casual.girlgang takes it’s inspiration from the street but arrives at a fresh and feminine conclusion, fusing seemingly disparate elements to create looks that are glamourously casual.All of girlgang’s garments are hand-printed and made in London, assuring the quality of the range, but also strengthening the creative process; the environment that inspires the clothes also plays an active part in their creation.
girlgang takes it’s inspiration from the street but arrives at a fresh and feminine conclusion, fusing seemingly disparate elements to create looks that are glamourously casual.All of girlgang’s garments are hand-printed and made in London, assuring the quality of the range, but also strengthening the creative process; the environment that inspires the clothes also plays an active part in their creation.
Exhibitor Preview + Kangol
Kangol
British Headwear Label Kangol showcase their collaborations. At Margin London in February, Kangol will be showcasing their collaborations for Autumn/Winter 06 with London artist D*face and the Californian collective Stereo captained by Jason “My Name is Earl” Lee.
For Spring/Summer 2006, Kangol worked with artist Apishangel aka Nick Walker to produce a range of hand-crafted limited editions. For further reading on this collaboration, visit http://www.beinghunted.com/
Exhibitor Preview + The Hello 21 Corporation
The Hello 21 Corporation
“Humility, integrity, talent. The Hello 21 Corporation have these in spades…” The Face
The Hello 21 Corporation are an enigma fronted by graphic artist Adam Pointer and land at Margin in February 2006 with their debut t-shirt collection – ‘hello 21st century’
Their standout t-shirt features a couple kissing in the shape of a dove “We tried to reinvent the wheel and create some kind of peace symbol for the 21st century that wasn’t burdened by history… we wanted to avoid having a logo as such but if we have to have one then let this be it…”
Exhibitor Preview + Seventyseven
Seventyseven
Seventyseven is the UK Premium Streetwear / Casualwear label sought after by those wanting to stand out from the crowd.
Started almost 4 years ago by Neil Fisher – both design and distribution is still controlled entirely at grass roots by themselves to ensure the label is as unique and independent as the quality retailers that stock Seventyseven. Edgy print based tee’s and sweats are backed up by innovative custom made Polo shirts, knitwear, accessories and feature packed outerwear.
Exhibitor Preview + Ginch Gonch
Ginch Gonch
Saddle Up boys and girls and don’t forget to strap on your Big Guns!
Ginch Gonch launches Collection 5 and 6 this spring with sexy new designs that will have your spurs a spinnin’, your boots a bumpin’, and guns a shootin’. Within its first year, Ginch Gonch released 24 unique designs in 18 different styles (including Firetrucks, Weiner Eaters and Crotch Rockets) that have been welcomed by shops all over the world in Vancouver, New York, LA, London, Paris, New Zealand, South Africa, Mexico and more.
