DIESEL LAUNCH SS15 CAMPAIGN SHOT BY NICK KNIGHT‏

Resounding a clear siren for tolerance, equality and unconditional love, Diesel launches its SS2015 advertising campaign.

This is Diesel’s new year’s resolution. It’s rising above, it’s tolerance, inclusiveness, LOVE in the largest most unconditional sense possible. As Nicola Formichetti explains, “It’s elevating yourself. Elevating your spirit. Whatever it takes, however you do it. Wherever you are.” Conceived by creative director Nicola Formichetti and styled by Anna Trevelyan, the campaign will run with the hashtag #DieselHigh because of its provocative and optimistic implications—urging to live life in the moment and to enjoy the ride.

As Nicola says, “There are so many crazy things happening now that you don’t see people just having fun any more. The challenge was to work with an avant-garde photographer, Nick Knight, and get him to do something he’s rarely done – which is shoot people smiling. It feels spontaneous, like they are selfies and he’s just the one snapping the photo.”

The DNA of Diesel and the reignition that began with #DieselReboot evolves into #DieselHigh. #DieselReboot was about individuals celebrating their unique point of view and celebrating their creativity. From there, we moved on to the new communities in #WeAreConnected and now, we are creating a powerful, positive new energy for the world with #DieselHigh.

Credits:
Artistic Director: Nicola Formichetti
Creative Director: Jacob Wildschiødtz
Photographer: Nick Knight
Talent: Charlotte Free, Kiko Mizuhara, Winnie Harlow, Bruce, Sabrina, Gryphone O’Shea, Surren Senevirate

Cuddling up to your Storm Faux Fur Handbag

Well we've talked about fur boots and hats, let's make it a hat trick with a faux fur bag.
Storm are rocking with their new AW11 additions inspired by their Rock jewellery collection:

ADA

You'll want to hug and hug this handbag, it's like taking a teddy bear out with you but obviously more grown up and cooller. The faux fur Ada is soft as well as cuddly with two almost invisible side pockets. To keep your contents secure whilst you are hugging this bag, the main compartment is closed with a zip. Storm is printed under a faceted glass plate on the front of the bag. Also has an inner zip pocket and mobile pocket. Lining in satin. Price £69.99


HELENA

If you prefer a smaller bag, then this grab bag is ideal. The faux fur is a little bit shaggier than the Ada, but again it is of a soft construction, zips at the top and has Storm printed under a faceted glass plate on the front. Also inner zip pocket and mobile phone pocket.
Price also a bit smaller at £59.99

If furry handbags are not your thing and you prefer the more hard rock chic style to the soft tactile bohemian look, then these handbags can still work for you but in their alter ego of  the snakeskin: glamorous gold/green combo, icy cool silver/white and the understated grey.
Same price just different persona.

Check out on www.stormwatches.com

Images provided by Chase PR..

Belen Echandia -The Semi-Bespoke handbag

Have you ever seen a handbag that you thought would be perfect if it were in a different colour or had more/less embellishments? Alas, we usually have to compromise unless we have a Fairy Godmother who can wave her magic wand and make our wish come true.

Good news is some companies are now offering a semi bespoke service and even better news is that this service doesn’t cost the earth.

So who needs a fairy godmother when you can use a bespoke service?

Clutch Me bag in pink

Belen Echandia is the only luxury Italian-made handbag company to offer an online customisation service on its entire handbag collection. You can choose the leather, colour, lining, hardware and other extras to create your dream bag.

Step 1 – choose a style from the collection

Step 2 – choose features such as straps, tags, tassels/zips

Step 3 – choose the leather and colour

Step 4 – choose the hardware such gold, silver, brass or gunmetal

Step 5 – choose lining colour

Step 6 – choose the extras such as extra internal pockets, BE stamp or hole motif, personalised tags etc.

Love Me Midi bag in turquoise

All their handbags are handcrafted in a family-run Italian atelier that uses the traditional techniques. And most feature extra details like multi-way leather straps, key holders, removable compartments and hidden pockets to help you stay organized.

LA Tote bag in mottled gold

More details on www.belenechandia.com