at Sidewalk Darlings FM's, erm, studio
er Styles Rocker:
Thanks for tuning in to the TripleTreat show on SidewalkDarlings FM; the proud
ly loud; #JustLikeHeaven[@thecure.official #TheCure] rock, heavymetal
radiostation on #planetearth. You are in luck! be, natural ly awestruck, blown
away, by the visibly green wind, the psychedelic, one in a million tune now
crescendoing in the background, for listening pleasures. @stereophonicsofficial
#Stereophonics, named it Vermillion. the band changed it to Dakota[an apartment
in,New York City(home of #NYFW)] when @slipknot #Slipknot and @themercuryrev
#MercuryRev, released a song called, erm, Vermilion. High standing neighbours
will be barking mad[#wilddogs] if you do not turn up the volume, until it
reaches the continuum; louder than a squealing #greyseal
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Reminiscing[#LittleRiverBand] #CocoChanel: A New Portrait by
MarionPike #AW13
Today[@smashingpumpkins
#TheSmashingPumpkins] the #flamehaired frock tunes designer and, London
Fashion Week honorary cheerleader, er Styles Rocker, Walk s[@FooFighters #FooFighters]
the sidewalk like he owns it, won it; #ginger ly[as if to avoid
crushing the #Freshwaterpearlmussels or #fenorchid #intothewild]. He had just
embarked from #londoncollegeoffashion, where he immersed himself in Coco
Chanel: A New Portrait by Marion Pike. @chanelofficial
er Styles Rocker: Featuring Coco #Chanel couture creations and
Marion Pike's artwork, this exhibition is, in the estimation of every single
self-respecting fashion and art lover, the best , ever. Pleasurable beyond measure
and insightful[Revelation; #Reef], it really delivered. Rocking a rugged,
sprezzatura #fedora, my styling, for the occasion, delivers, to an
insurmountable level. Aspiring fashionistas who Daydream[@The Xcerts
#TheXcerts] of rocking LFW with similarly wild, mesmerising styles,
DontGiveIn[@SnowPatrol #SnowPatrol]
Charlemagne: Steal
his style by match ing a runway fedora from #Borsalino, with other statement
elements; ZaraMan cardigan and #Dockers @DockersEurope @dockerskhakis
#bikerboots
cardigan, Blue Ince scarf, fedora and Emporio Armani T shirt
Photograph[Nickelback]
Charlemagne of #AmazonFashionWeekTokyo#WildFrance
at Sidewalk Darlings FM's, erm, studio
er
Styles Rocker: Thanks for tuning in to the TripleTreat show on SidewalkDarlings
FM; the proud ly loud; #JustLikeHeaven[@thecure.official #TheCure] rock,
heavymetal radiostation on #planetearth. You are in luck! Be prepared to be,
natural ly awestruck, in other worlds; blown away, by the visibly green wind,
pertinently, by the psychedelic, one in a million tune now crescendoing in the
background, for your listening pleasures. @stereophonicsofficial
#Stereophonics, originally, named it Vermilion. Subsequently, the band changed
it to [drumroll] - Dakota[inspired by an apartment in,New York City(home of
#NYFW)] when @slipknot #Slipknot and @themercuryrev #MercuryRev, both released
a song called, erm, Vermilion. High standing neighbors will be barking
mad[#wilddogs] if you do not turn up the volume, until it reaches the
continuum; louder than a squealing #greyseal
Reminiscing[#LittleRiverBand]
#CocoChanel: A New Portrait by MarionPike #AW13
Today[@smashingpumpkins
#TheSmashingPumpkins] the #flamehaired frock tunes designer and, pertinently,
London Fashion Week honorary cheerleader, er Styles Rocker, Walk
s[@FooFighters #FooFighters] the sidewalk like he owns it, won it, in
other worlds, #ginger ly[as if to avoid crushing the precious
#Freshwaterpearlmussels or #fenorchid #intothewild]. He had just embarked from
#londoncollegeoffashion [LCF] where he immersed himself in Coco Chanel: A New
Portrait by Marion Pike. @chanelofficial
er Styles Rocker: Featuring Coco #Chanel couture creations and Marion Pike's
artwork, this exhibition is, in the estimation of every single self-respecting
fashion and art lover, the best , ever. Pleasurable beyond measure and
insightful[Revelation; #Reef], it really delivered. Rocking a rugged,
sprezzatura #fedora, needless to say, my styling for the occasion, delivers, to
an insurmountable level. Aspiring fashionistas who Daydream[@The Xcerts
#TheXcerts] of rocking London Fashion Week with similarly wild, mesmerising
styles, DontGiveIn[@SnowPatrol #SnowPatrol]
Charlemagne: Steal
his style by match ing a runway fedora from #Borsalino, with other statement
elements; ZaraMan cardigan and #Dockers @DockersEurope @dockerskhakis
#bikerboots
cardigan, Blue Ince scarf, fedora and Emporio Armani T shirt
Photograph[Nickelback]
Charlemagne of #AmazonFashionWeekTokyo#WildFrance
LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION hosts an exhibition of Coco Chanel.
A palpably intrigued er Styles Rocker, formerly; the sidewalk playboy, found
the invitation irresistible. The outstanding portraits were created by Chanel's
beloved friend Marion Pike. The latter's daughter and archivist, Jeffie Pike
Durham, was kind enough to lend the creations to the college for this showcase,
which will move to Milan in December.
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er Styles Rocker, erm, rocks Zara Man
cardigan, Blue Ince scarf, Borsalino fedora and Emporio Armani T shirt
[against the backdrop of Marion’s portrait ‘Coco Chanel – Big Head’]
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| The iconic ‘Coco Chanel – Big Head’ by Marion Pike |
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A scintilating self-portrait by colourist extroadinaire, Marion Pike - 1982
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Marion was a patron of Chanel's creations long before they first met. The latter had requested, the former, a colourist, to do sketches of her while she worked in her Paris studio.
Marion was fashionably early for the appointment in 1967. However,
Chanel kept her waiting for a long time. When she finally emerged to the foyer,
she observed Marion sketches of her while she was doing some fittings.
Chanel undid her scarf and placed it around Marion's neck and
remarked, ‘You are a
real artist......This is the beginning of our friendship.' A
strong and immediate bond and artistic friendship, came into being.
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| The 'friends forever' silk scarf Chanel gave to Marion. Simply
beautiful. Be jealous. Fawn over it. |
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| Marion produced about 13 portraits of Chanel working in her studio. In return, Chanel, designed chic and luxurious clothing for both Marion and her daughter Jeffie. On display was a letter Chanel wrote to Marion, informing her that her dress was ready. |
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Spring/Summer 1969 CHANEL wool suit. HOT! HOT is inadequate. Blazing inferno. So damn cute. Cutest in the world. I'd love a calendar with it. Jeffie found this so irresistible, she use her savings to order one for herself.
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However, the fabric was scarce. Chanel kept the sample for herself. When she heard that poor Jeffie had fallen in love - with the chic suit, she gave it to her, along with other prized pieces from her personal wardrobe; a silk blouse, faux pearl necklace and belt.
Jeffie, who met Chanel in 1968, said 'it was an unforgettable and affirmative experience.'
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| CHANEL Spring/Summer 1969 brocaded, silk lame ensemble, with metal braid. So luxurious. This does not need to be accessorized to look hot.It's not easy being so ridiculously good looking. On the sidewalk, it would attract constant wolf whistles. Pedestrians would try to touch it, throw money at it. It would get tiresome, tedious....Marion wore this youthful ensemble with indo-Chinese overtones, only once. Jeffie wore it with glee afterwards... |
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| A enthusiastic Zokaya points out directions to TVsidewalk camera crew |
Chanel came from a impoverished and unloved background, whereas, Marion had a privileged and nurtured upbringing.
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| Chanel at work in her then studio |
Before her death, Chanel destroyed her personal documents; letters, telegrams etc. However, Marion kept everything in order. Later, Jeffie archived them. Incidentally, Jeffie's daughter, Marion Wesson, is today an artist in her own right. Please support her work.
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| Left...Back on the sidewalk. |
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