22 February 2011

"What does a woman want?"

The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is "What does a woman want?"
Sigmund Freud

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Freud rediscovered by Lucy Freeman
80s Sculpted Jacket
70s Floral swimsuit
80s High waisted leather shorts
Reworked vintage military necklace

All from Pelicans & Parrots

Brown Skin Lady

We just got news that Black Star's Mos Def and Talib Kweli reunite in the UK for the first time since 1999 and we can't wait. Blackstar is on current rotation in Pelicans & Parrots.

Here is our tribute gig outfit

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80s crop top
High wasted leather shorts
80s Yellow shoes

All from Pelicans & Parrots

16 February 2011

URBAN GAUCHO Duro Olowu A/W 2011

Sunday saw London designer Duro Olowu debut his A/W 2011 collection for the first time in New York. The collection is inspired by South American gauchos and Harlem photographer James Van Der Zee.

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4 February 2011

Tweed Suit

Via Pelicans & Parrots

We are making a concerted effort to cater for our ever growing male customer base. Today we welcomed this stunning three piece tweed suit from Sweden. Gilbert & George eat your heart out!



NKWO HAPPY LIVES HERE

Last year we were invited to take some behind the scene shots for the new NKWO 2011 look book.

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Here are some images from the look book
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The NKWO collection has something for every girl. We love the use of colour, column shapes, African prints and braided textiles, which accompanies the intricate hair sculpture from Angela M Plummer.

Model Symara Templeman
Make up Valerie Saint Amand
Hair Angela M Plummer
Stylist: Angela Plummer and Nkwo
Photography 2shooters