Nicholas Kirkwood x Keith Haring.

This collaboration isn’t new, but it is definitely too good not to feature – It had us Tantrum girls drooling! Back in May, one of our favourite shoe designers, Nicholas Kirkwood teamed up with The Keith Haring Foundation, showcasing a rather bold range of shoes, inspired by 80s street culture.

Sculptural footwear has become an innovative trend, and we absolutely love the designs. Patterns and motifs were taken from Haring’s work and applied to an array of architectural styles. Pop-Art prints promoted subjects including AIDS activism and awareness as well as safe sex; a pair of knee-high boots emblazoned Swarovski crystals and rollerblade wheels – 
unfortunately these beauties were only for display.

We love the relationships between fashion and art; it is so inspirational and fun. The one-off couture collection is available at the Nicholas Kirkwood store on Mount Street, London.

“I’ve grown up with Keith Haring’s work around me. It’s so ubiquitous; you saw it before you even knew it was art. The bold colours, defined shapes and edges–that aspect of it, to me, made it perfect for a shoe.” – Nicholas Kirkwood


words: Jemma Lamble

Urbanears - The ultimate accessory.

We're pretty sure you guys are smart cookies. So you're probably aware of what this season's (scratch that, EVERY season's) must-have accessory is, right? Move over statement necklace, bags - take the backseat, skyscraper heels - err, we're sooo over you. Make way for the ultimate accessory that you do not want to be seen without this season - Urbanears.

Firstly, if you're sitting there thinking 'what the hell are Urbanears?!', then it's pretty likely you've been living in a cave (or just without an internet connection...) for like, 2 years.
Based in the centre of Scandinavian style, Stockholm, Urbanears produce headphones with a focus on high-quality sound and construction and of course - fashion-leading design. Mixing fashion and technology to create a 'part-garment, part-headphone', Urbanears integrate sleek features and mind-blowing sound in a neat little package that comes in an array of colours and styles. Perfect for any music-loving, fashion-savvy smartypants who knows that Urbanears are the thing you want to be seen wearing this season and every one after that.

Grab your very own pair at Selfridges, Urban Outfitters and other retailers, and check out www.urbanears.com for more info and products.

Get your Cheap Monday fix at Selfridges.

Yep, you heard us right. Our favourite Scandinavian brand is setting up shop in our favourite department store (talk about a match made in heaven!)
As of August 15th, the first floor of Selfridges, Oxford St, will be home to Cheap Mondays first UK concession store, offering a range of their trademark unisex denims and accessories as well as their menswear collection.

The concession will be completely transformed to have that effortlessly cool vibe that epitomises the Cheap Monday brand. Think exposed metals, chain link fencing, interesting, angular displays (all designed by uber-cool Swedish architecture/design group, UglyCute) and you've got it pretty much nailed.

So, kids, mark down August 15th in your diaries. It may be a Thursday but be warned, Cheap Monday is all that's going to be on our minds! 

Cheap Monday opens August 15th, 1st Floor, Selfridges Oxford St.
www.cheapmonday.com

Henry Holland x Blackberry

Not content with collaborating with Debenhams and Pretty Polly and being soley responsibly for bringing painfully cool yet shockingly affordable fashion to the masses, Henry Holland- the undisputed King of British Cool Kids has gone one-up and launched a set of Blackberry plates and even his very own app!

The blackberry plates are limited edition and feature two of the logos from the House of Holland AW10 collection;
IYF - In Your Face & DFW - Down For Whatever and at £12.99, you could easily be flashing around a super-hip designer-ised Blackberry and undoubtedley be the envy of all your pathetic fashion-starved mates.

Like i said, these babies are limited edish so you better get your skates on and get yourself down to Selfridges if you wanna snap 'em up!

I want the pink I.Y.F one, but i may have to get a Blackberry first...

House of Holland Blackbery Plates, £12.99, Selfridges