It was an honor to be asked interpret the new Grey Line as designed by Hussein Chalayan.
For the project, It was a pleasure to team up with talented photographer, Phill Taylor.
He shot my portrait in my styled Grey Line look and then cleverly overlaid it with code from my site.
Phill and I are pictured with the portrait in the above image.
It was on display for one night only at a party (during London Fashion Week) celebrating the launch of the Chalayan e-store and Grey Line collection.
Wearing a black and white leather biker from KARL, Karl Lagerfeld | the wonderful BB Kaye of Dirty Sexy Things | lovely Emily Johnson of Fashion Foie Gras.
KARL, Karl Lagerfeld preview by NET-A-PORTER.
23rd January, 2011.
NET-A-PORTER, 1 The Village Offices, Westfield London Shopping Centre.
Attendants had the option of being photographed in pieces from the collection. I was shot in a black and white leather biker vest that caught my eye. Vest is pictured on me in first image with my outfit. It was good to have an impromptu micro shoot with the dapper and wonderfully mannered BB Kaye of Dirty Sexy Things and catchup with Emily of Fashion Foie Gras.
NET-A-PORTER hosted a private preview of new line – KARL, Karl Lagerfeld.
Karl Lagerfeld has partnered up with the online luxury retailer in the launch of his new line. Ranging from jersey dresses, sweatshirts, shirts classic pants, leather skirts to leather biker vests in contrast tones. It also includes accessories; leather collars, a sequin collar, bags, shoes, fingerless gloves etc. It is priced from £52 for a canvas bag, with leathers being most expensive pieces in collection.
The 70 piece collection entitled KARL, Karl Lagerfeld is to be launched on 25th January 2012 with simultaneous international events happening in London, Paris, Sydney, Berlin and New York. In each of these locations an edit by Lagerfeld of the KARL collection will be be shown via vinyl graphics at the cube like window of a pop up shop. This will also be screened on the NET-A-PORTER site too.
The launch has been set up to give shoppers a chance to win and buy pieces from the new line using the iPhones and iPad2.
Follow the KARL, Karl Lagerfeld trail on NET-A-PORTER, here.
Tolula Adeyemi | Photography & copyright kind courtesy of Matthew Hinchliffe of FLYER News
Tolula Adeyemi birthday celebration.
Saturday 21st January, 2012.
Model, actress, DJ and muse to Vivienne Westwood Tolula Adeyemi celebrated her birthday in style in Mayfair London’s newly opened The Scotch.
Guests were entertained by sets by Adeyemi and brother Kehinde on the DJ decks.
Happy Birthday Tolula!
FINE, 2012, Crow feathers and mixed media in an antique cabinet by Katie MccGwire. Photo by courtesy of Crane.tv
Crane.tv Curates One Room Three Global Names: Kate MccGwire
Tuesday 17th January, 2012.
The Front Room at St Martins Lane, St Martin’s Lane, London.
In The Front Room at St Martins Lane, Crane.tv Curates presented the private view of One Room, Three Global Names exhibition.
Crane.tv Curates sees luxury video only magazine, Crane.tv make the move into live installations and exhibitions. Where culture in 3D form is juxtaposed next to state of the art film curated by Crane.tv, in a bid to make culture more accessible.
The exhibition which brings the public into the private world of Crane.tv and showcases three global names individually, across the span of 11th January to 30th January.
Starting with Sir Terence Conran, last night saw the turn of Kate MccGwire. Discovered in 2004 by Charles Saatchi during her degree show at the Royal College of Art, MccGwire’s works on show ranged from the drawings on paper (her Suture piece includes wax and Horse hair), a fantastical box of curiosities to the FINE (Fucked-Up, Neurotic and Emotional) as seen above.
The latter piece as seem above is made from feathers and mixed media in an antique cabinet. It measures 1580 H x 570 W x 1550 D.
Kate MccGwires residency at the Crane.tv Curates exhibition in The Front Room at St Martins Lane lasts for a week. It is open from 11am – 8pm, Monday – Sunday and admission is free.
Further information on Crane.tv Curates One Room, Three Global Nameshere. and further on St Martins Lane.
Wearing Ana Šekularac dress, Anita Quansah London necklace | with guest of honor – Actress, model and muse to Vivienne Westwood Tolula Adeyemi in Rachel Galley, Christian Louboutin and Ana Šekularac | actress & model Tolula Adeyemi and musician Natt Weller | Tolula Adeyemi and Natt Weller | Photography by Oliver Rudkin
I have always been of the belief that if you are going to do something, you have to do it well. I do not believe in half measures as there is unparalleled greatness in us all. That greatness is done a disservice when we settle for the ‘just good enough’.
When the chance came to mark the second anniversary of this site, it was imperative to do it justice.
The anniversary event was more than just about a digital space, for me it was a celebration of the inspiration I have been blessed to come upon, since the inception of Mariankihogo.com.
It was a sincere honor to have St Martins Lane as headline sponsor. The hotel is a favorite of mine. Her Cocteau-esque like interior and level of service keeps the venue joyful. I think the best things bring us further joy when shared. This the reason why I chose St Martins Lane as host for the 2nd anniversary celebration of this site. The sharing of the joy the venue gives me with guests, brought me further joy.
The anticipated night arrived, laden with glamor. I wore a dreamy scarlet red autumn winter 2011-2012 cocktail gown by Ana Šekularac, a turban embellished with a gold tone brooch, Anita Quansah bespoke necklace, Nicholas Kirkwood for Peter Pilotto spring summer 2011 and a vintage faux fur.
Bespoke virgin fruit cocktails crafted specially for the event were had in St Martins Lane Light Bar. My wonderful and supportive guests from the creative worlds of fashion, music, art, photography etc made the night truly special and were as beautiful as our surroundings.
Guest of honor actress, muse to Vivienne Westwood, model and DJ Tolula Adeyemi’s was resplendent in a breathtaking Ana Šekularac cocktail dress, Christian Louboutin heels and Rachel Galley jewellery. Arriving to a flurry of cameras with the gracious musician Natt Weller. Weller was immaculately dressed in an all black ensemble. His coat was by his father, specifically from Paul Weller’s capsule collection for Oasis front man Liam Gallagher’s Pretty Green clothing line.
After the bespoke cocktails in a private section of the Light Bar we were ushered into the welcoming colonnaded space (which is as conceptual in vision as the menu) that is Asia de Cuba.
The three course dinner saw us dine on the restaurant’s marriage of Asian cuisine and technique infused with the tropical flavours of the Caribbean, to homestyle Cuban cooking using Asian ingredients.
Over the two years that I have written this site I have fallen in love with certain products, brands and services. It was a pleasure to share this with guests in what I affectionately call the glam bag. My mission with the bags was to give guests an experience of the loves of Mariankihogo.com away from Mariankihogo.com. It was generously filled with friends (thank you to each one of you!) of the site; Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, Bodhi (generously put together a bespoke two piece gift set; the bath therapy and a moisturizer), Weleda, Mavala of Switzerland, Violent Lips, Biscuiteers (who made a bespoke biscuit as inspired by the Mariankihogo.com logo), Diego Dalla Palma, Orla Kiely, Revlon and Jainnisa etc.
The mouthwatering courses, the impeccable service, atmosphere amongst guests, conversation, the gift bag and guest of honor Tolula’s gracious toast made for an unforgettable dinner and night.
The purpose of this site (I wrote a piece on this for ARISE Magazine ) has always been to provoke thought and stimulate conversation. As I sat back and took in the atmosphere at the Asia de Cuba dinner table it brought great warmth to know the site had achieved that mission.
I would like to extend infinite thanks to the management of St Martins Lane for being headline sponsor of this celebration. I must also thank the staff at the Light Bar and Asia de Cuba for exceptional service.
Explore St Martins Lane , Asia de Cuba and Light Bar.
Eva Herzigova | Paloma Faith | Lauren Goodger | Photography & copyright courtesy of Matthew Hinchliffe of FLYER News
Totem by Cirque du Soleil premiere
23rd December 2011.
The Royal Albert Hall. Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP.
Profiles such as Eva Herzigova and Paloma Faith (the latter was in a custom made Alex Nobel design) attended the premiere of the Totem by Cirque du Soleil premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall. In attendance was also cast of UK reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex.
Photography & copyright courtesy of Matthew Hinchliffe of FLYER News
Kanye West | Tolula Adeyemi | Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn | Photography & copyright courtesy of Matthew Hinchliffe of FLYER News
Kanye West Christmas Le Baron Party.
23rd December 2011.
Le Baron at The Embassy,29 Old Burlington Street, Mayfair.
Kanye West DJ set.
At London’s Le Baron at the Embassy London, Kanye West hosted a Christmas party. In attendance were model, muse to Vivienne Westwood & actress Tolula Adeyemi, models and faces of Burberry Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne.
Photography & copyright courtesy of Matthew Hinchliffe of FLYER News
Wearing Ana Šekularac dress, Anita Quansah London necklace with guest of honor – Actress, model and muse to Vivienne Westwood Tolula Adeyemi in Rachel Galley, Christian Louboutin and Ana Šekularac | actress & model Tolula Adeyemi and musician and singer Natt Weller | Hannah Almassi and I | Helen Jennings and I | Photography by Oliver Rudkin
In lead up to the three course 2nd anniversary celebratory meal in Asia de Cuba at St Martins Lane, was a drinks prelude in the atmospheric confines of the Light Bar.
Being a non drinker myself, St Martins Lane generously created a decadent drinks menu including non alcoholic cocktails.
These bespoke concoctions (notably served by very attentive staff) meant my guests and I could arrive, unwind and connect in conversation before being ushered on into dinner.
Explore St Martins Lane and the St Martins Lane,
Photography by Oliver Rudkin
Outside St Martins Lane – Tolula Adeyemi, Natt Weller and I by Matthew Hinchliffe of FLYER News
Every great event causes anticipation. The sort of anticipation caused by the knowledge that the event will bring many glamor filled moments. This feeling is magnified if the venue represents a place when has birthed prized memories before.
The moments that make up the arrival of model, actress, Vivienne Westwood muse Tolula Adeyemi and musician Natt Weller were always going to starry.
Arriving at the esteemed St Martins Lane for the St Martins Lane and Marian Kihogo dinner with drink prelude in celebration of the second anniversary of Mariankihogo.com.
Outside St Martins Lane – Tolula Adeyemi, Natt Weller and I by Matthew Hinchliffe of FLYER News
Details on the event here and here.
Links to the brands behind the gift bag contents as below.
Biscuiteers besopke biscuit for Mariankihogo.com 2nd anniversary dinner
Bodhi moisturiser and bath therapy custom gift set for Mariankihogo.com 2nd anniversary dinner
Violent Lip temporary lip tattoos
Mulberry rock candy and stickers
Jainnisa all day revitalizing hand cream
Mavala Switzerland nail polish
