er Styles Rocker: ...You Creative Director! That LFW fedora
by HM is seriously FRESH.; a breath of fresh air; like One Ok Rock and 35xxxv.
That future classic dries pockets in sartorial regions, cross my heart, it WILL
break legions of besotted hearts https://www.facebook.com/SidewalkDarlings/
er Styles Rocker: .... (breathless musing ensues) what's not
to love about that scathing #Picasso inspired fedora by H&M. I'd rock the hit out of it whether
walking the sidewalk or ice-skating on the catwalk. What a pleasure to curate
this gem for the Gallery of, erm, Sidewalk Darlings. Wow!
er Styles Rocker: The fiercely hypnotic
colour;Just Like Fire, fills me with an achingly cool desire or just cravings,
that burn. Now it's your turn. There was no better way to articulate your outer
style and inner soul than to rock that top hat with the other pared back
elements. That front row gem is definitely not a behind the scene material. A
week is not the same if London Fashion Week is not happening; with ultra
mesmerizing accessories such as this. SS17
Loreli: (explains to Marta) He’s London Fashion Week
presumptive ambassador or hype male. Backed up by drums, guitar and double base
violin(understudy – bass guitar), he drums up the essence or pertinence of his
cherished fedora AND, of course, the biannual showcase itself; in frock tunes.
Strike a pose, please.
THE stylist or influencer walking the sidewalk at
London Fashion Week is Marta; a Product Stylist and Creative Director. Cross my
heart, the styling of her outfit is an ethereal work of art. Imitate her style
of art by coupling a runway fedora by H&M with Allsaints boots and other
desirable vintage elements or opt for their modern incarnations; HOTPING dress trousers, Monsoon
cardigan, The Collection blouse and Topshop bag. www.twitter.com/ZokayaKamara
Nowplaying on, erm, Sidewalk Darlings FM - Take
me by Korn and Breathing Lightning by
Anthrax (both plays over each other)
er Styles Rocker: (swoons rhythmically) Oh my! I LOVE the outfit's minimal
aesthetic. Have any of your other London Fashion Week stylings ever look more
INSANELY elegant? I LOVE London Fashion Week! What on earth am I gonna do when
it's over this season...I'm in love, with that super chic fedora hat. The other
elements are cool, but I have no time to look at them – I’m too BUSY checking
out the soul reason for being here; what a fedora! No other element is more
suited to a fashionista's WHOLEsome or sartorial outlook. I'm already feeling
and dreading the withdrawal symptoms...No element boast so much fire or gets
this close to surreal perfection as that wearable fedora. It's pretty much an
iconic masterpiece or national treasure…
MARTA: I'm wearing pretty much vintage and Allsaints boots
MARTA: I'm wearing pretty much vintage and Allsaints boots
er Styles Rocker: ...Oh excellence...I just wannna say that your
outfit is so; - aesthetically on point - so immersive. It’s the type of outfit
that I would literally; erm: ...keep...
MARTA: (interrupts,
playfully)…Wear yourself?
er Styles Rocker:
...Wear myself! Yes...
LAUGHTER
er Styles Rocker:
..…And also queue for hours just to rhapsodize about then curate for the
Gallery of Sidewalk Darlings
MARTA:..ah; that's
lovely
er Styles Rocker:
..Justifiably; I'm highly intrigued to discover the inspiration behind this
mesmerizing...
MARTA: Pretty much a
little bit of western - kind of classic twist to it: I suppose. Not too much
colors...although the trousers are coming up - green.
er Styles Rocker:
...You have perfected every single aspect of the aesthetic - the colour
coordination...
...the textures -
everything....
MARTA: ...Loads of
different textures including my sleeves (chuckles)
er Styles Rocker:
...perfected, skilfully; expertly...
Marta: (chuckles)
Styles Rocker:
...Immersively combined and blended
MARTA: Thank you
er Styles Rocker:
…To what extent is this a reflection of your personal style?
MARTA: It is indeed.
Most of the outfit that i wore was slightly less quirky but this is what i
wanted to wear...this is what I normally wear to work
er Styles Rocker:.
Excellence! Now I would like to discover what Fashion labels you are rocking;
so if you could touch each element as you read out the names
MARTA: Actually
these are Allsaints boots (flaunts footwear) they are very comfortable
(chuckles) Pretty much everything else is vintage from different shops in
Brighton; including the bag (laughs)
er Styles Rocker: .
Including the bag! Wow! Vintage elements with contemporary aesthetic; presence
and essence; in particular, that raucously relishing fedora that has literally
stolen my breath away
MARTA: That is
actually a high-street brand - H&M. I think that was pretty nice and easy
but I like the colour - I have plenty of hats...But I'm a bit of a hat...
er Styles Rocker:
.…(interjects) The colour is immersive; so is the design and texture. Together,
they have managed to take my breath away...
MARTA:
(chuckles)…I’m a bit of a hat…
er Styles Rocker:
(interjects, erm, again) ...Head over heels. - falling in love with that
Fedora.
Marta: I'm a bit of
a hat...
Styles Rocker: I’m
in love with that hat; it's a beauty. How many fedoras have you earmarked in your
collection?
MARTA: Erm! (finally
gets the chance to confess her love for fedoras) Ten!
er Styles Rocker:.
Wow! Why on earth do you possess so many? They are like elements from heaven,
aren't they?
MARTA: I just love
it...different colours; burgundy, Black, grey - grey is a good one
er Styles Rocker:.
What about fedoras that appeal to you so much?
MARTA:
(breathlessly) I don't know what it is… Erm, I don't put much effort into my
hair (cackles) I'm oné of those people who feels comfortable...classy. If you
know what I mean. Yeah. I just find them comfortable; especially now when it's
raining since I have no umbrella - so hats...
er Styles
Rocker:..., especially fedoras, are perfect. What other role does a fedora play
in your outfit?
MARTA: There is a
model that I recently found on Instagram called Kelley Ash. She is a model
represents Model Management – in New York and other agencies. She's got lots of
vintage western look that quite appeal to me. So I think her and Alexa Chang I
quite like her style for the British twist...
MARTA: They have
been brilliant. You have a different look when you take the western kind of
feel and make it classy...I think it's coming this season so it's kind of
interesting
er Styles Rocker:.
Cool! And if someone; for example a tourist; passing by, stop and ask you 'what
the hell is going on here? What on earth is happening?' What would be your
honest response?
MARTA: As in, what’s
happening at London Fashion Week today?
er Styles Rocker:.
Yes; what is it?
MARTA: Erm! It's IT.
It's the most important; pretty much (shakes head, shrugs shoulders)...place to
be in London
er Styles Rocker:.
What is IT though? I just don't understand
MARTA: Basically,
all the new brands showcasing the new season’s clothes, bags and accessories –
on the first floor, all the designer shows on the second floor
er Styles Rocker:.
And how do you explain the vast number of people present? And who are the ones
showcasing a multiplicity of personal styles, including the aspirational;
fedora aesthetic? I don't understand.
MARTA: (chuckles;
looks on the sidewalk) Quite a lot of bloggers. They are trying to capture the
feel of what's going on - ln London - at Fashion Week
er Styles Rocker:
The hierarchy will be super excited with this succinct yet precise Fashion in
which you capture the essence of the bi-annual showcase...why should Fashion
fans attend?
MARTA: I think they
are TRYING to get in
LAUGHTER
MARTA: I have been
there. (trying to get in the catwalk) Years and years ago. I started as a
blogger as well. You can kind of blag your way in to see what’s going on. Erm.
They have given a lot of projects to bloggers that i have spoken with. So yeah;
I think they are trying to see what’s out there. Turn up at the shows to have
an idea as to what's the next....(sartorial trend?)
er Styles Rocker:
…For people who are not Fashion Blogger as you described: Just fashion lovers,
why should they attend?
MARTA: Erm. The
public can't really attend. It's more to do with the industry...buyers who
attends to see if there is anything that stands out and they would like to keep
in store...what to wear...it's very much - within the industry but the bloggers
are outside to see everything that's happening
er Styles Rocker: So
would you say London Fashion Week is for everyone?
MARTA: Erm...
er Styles Rocker:
..Who loves Fashion....
MARTA: ...i think in
some ways...it's quite a lot - within the industry...people can follow
photographers and bloggers who cover London Fashion Week
er Styles Rocker: Thank you for sharing your psychedelic, elegant
style and illuminating insights - ...
MARTA: (chuckles)
er Styles Rocker:
...and sprezzatura aesthetic
MARTA: Thank you so
much
er Styles Rocker:
Before you walk the sidewalk, may we have your permission to publish this video
on our youtube show called Sidewalk Darlings?
MARTA: Yes! Of
course!
…
Portrait by Loreli
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