With the Native Spirit Film Festival in full swing, I catch up with the Festival’s Director, Tweed, to learn more about the annual event and why it’s so important to the Indigenous communities it represents. Tweed, thank you so much for speaking with me today, how long have you been directing the Native Spirit Film […]
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Dubbed by BBC Asia Network as a Future Sound 2021, we caught up with Pritt, the talented Tamil beauty creating RnB fusion, soul music straight out of South London. Pritt thanks so much for interviewing with us, and congratulations on being featured by BBC Asian Network as Future Sound 2021, that’s huge! How does it feel? […]
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It’s an exciting time for up-and-coming actor, Cedric Dumornay. We caught up with him to talk about the highs and lows of working in the film industry.
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London-based Serbian designer Marko Mitanovski showcased a sculptural and theatrical presentation for his AW/15 collection at London Fashion Week. His designs have been worn by likes of Lady Gaga, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Katie Melua and Paloma Faith, to name a few. He has also featured in: Dazed, Vogue.co.uk, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Grazia, L’Officiel, Cosmopolitan, Vision, Time […]
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Following All About She’s incredibly successful year and the release of their debut EP ‘Go Slow’, we sit down with the talented trio’s lead singer, Vanya Taylor, for a spot of girl talk. You’ve had a busy year with your band All About She, what can we expect over the coming year? 2014 was a […]
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Underated London is a premium fashion brand that aims to encapsulate art and fashion into wearable high fashion pieces. The monochrome colour scheme is bought to life with splashes of colour and print, with the mixture of texture and aesthetics giving the brand a premium quality with a classic style. Interview and photos by: Parveen […]
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The SS/15 collection for Le Photographe was themed around the biblical narrative of the ‘garden of temptation’. Aesthetically the collection created depth and interest through contrast of heavy beading and tailored shapes. Lightness and structure were key elements to each design, to build contemporary yet progressive silhouettes. Tailored jackets were seen with oversized shoulders, pencil […]
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The futuristic tribal style of Dora Abodi’s SS/15 collection wowed at LFW. The collection aimed to fuse classical art with ritualistic concepts and modern technological aesthetics. The designer’s Transylvanian roots were encompassed through the dark romanticism narrative evident throughout. The stand out colour palette included; metallic royal blue, antique gold, champagne silver and transparent black. Fabrics […]
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Bernard Chandran’s SS/15 collection ‘Venus in the Daytime’ wowed at day 2 of LFW and was designed for the ‘Urban Goddess’ – which has been greatly inspired by the classic technique of Madam Gres. Chandran used very simple cotton fabrics and turned them into beautifully ‘Greek Goddessesque’ pieces using plenty of draping and flat pleating. […]
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Parveen Devi speaks with Jamie Wei Huang after her SS/15 collection showcase at LFW 2014. Jamie Wei’s SS/15 collection was showcased on Day 1 at LFW this year. The concept of the collection drew on metaphysics and the human existence within urban society. Jamie mixed casual elements alongside luxurious and modern designs to further […]
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Parveen Devi headed down to the Press Launch of Canvas Bar, the newest watering hole in east London. Writing for House of Papillion, she gives us the lo-down on everything, from the yummiest cocktails, decor, music and artwork. Including an exclusive interview with Director, Eli Azimii. On the new cocktails served at Canvas Bar, Eli […]
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Parveen Devi interview with Crama Crama is an emerging men’s, streetwear brand that oozes comfortability, style and artistic flair. Parveen Devi speaks to the brand designers to discuss all things Crama. Today I am joined by Craig and Jay, the designers of the Crama, thank’s for coming to see me today, its great to have […]
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Parveen Devi interviews Paola Masperi, founder of the Mayamiko Trust and Mayamiko Designed, to discuss the latest collection, ethical and ethnic fashion and future endeavours. The Mayamiko Trust was set up in 2008, following your time travelling in Africa. Through setting up the trust you were able to provide support and training to women […]
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Nikita Karizma is a prime example of what hard work, individuality and passion can create, after graduating with a 1st class degree from the London College of Fashion in 2011 Nikita immediately caught the attention of the fashion industry, In fact her graduate collection ‘Campaign Against Abuse’ was so successful in its individuality that it […]
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