nktbe magazine

Ive been doing alot of nktbe magazine recently:

Writing the media pack

for prospective clients, i also had to research the competitors pricing which was hilarious.

Ive been writting the sales letters for both magazines.

Restaurant review, sampling and experiencing Bang Bangs a new sexy sausage and mash restaurant in Bury St Edmunds.

Styling and selecting for clothing for editorials from the local boutiques also running the photo-shoots for those editorials.

Writing various fashion editorials for both men and women advising on current trends and styling, also investment buys.

Running around handing out the winter guides to drop off points in Newmarket and Bury St. Edmunds (which I wrote by the way)

I've als

o been writing the blogs for their webpage, IMAGE: left is from the blog page on the winter guide.

I'm also the new resident Style Stalker where Im on the streets taking pictures of stylish people.

Still loving it, www.nktbe.co.uk/ www.velvetmag.co.uk

Nktbe & Velvet

So tuesday and wednesday were spent in the cubiq office where I wrote an article called 'we own the night' which is all about how to dress and look a cut and class above the crowd during the christmas and new years parties- i also was a part of the meeting to plan the next 6 months of the magazine- and selected all of the fashion articles/ subject and titles for decembers issue. Im receiving very positive feedback and feel i may have found the area that i would like to go into after graduating- fashion editorials/ journalism.

Writing

Wednesday was I wrote the winter review- its a seasonal leaflet with the magazine that advises on the shops, restaurants and activities for that season. I wrote up the reviews for the individual shops, restaurants and activities. I was also able to put my own recommendations on places that had not be mentioned before- which was nice to be trusted, and to have my onion valued.

Im developing my writing skills also which is convenient for me as its practice that can be applied to my dissertation.

Beauty Stalker, Gargoyles & Skeletons.

I wrote my first article for Velvet Magazine, at cubiq today- 'Beauty Stalker' To be part of a big professional team is very exciting. Also to receive have positive feedback from the editor was a huge compliment. The magazine is edgy, young and ambitious, so its a very influential place to be- Next week I'll be on location doing photo shoots with tom.... very exciting.

Ive split my sketchbook into 3 main inspirational routes/ sections:

1. Skins and Skeletons

2. Gargoyles and Mythological Creatures

3. Crests and Gilded Frames

Reflecting on my work (yesterday, this morning and evening) I feel successful with the amount of progress made. Its developed from a sketch book of drawings into a fashion design process. I've taken my drawing as inspiration for making patterns and placements prints on dresses. I would like to make 4 fronts for each collection.

In the skeletons and skins section there are 3 very successful designs with a few that can be collaborated and tweaked. This collection focuses on symmetrical prints. I want to use discharge printing and photoshop/ digital printing to create my McQueen, Angelo and Piloto inspired prints. The rich colour palette of greens, aqua, greys and browns, is also inspired from McQueens S/S 10 Collection.

My next section is gargoyles and mythological creatures. This is focusing over sized, placement printing and symmetrical prints, with the possibility/ option to embellish sections. Gargoyles are protecting my garments in very aggressive poses. Kane and Sui have largely influenced my designs- varying from intense sharp imagery to cartoon/ colloquial looking designs. The colour palette is drawn from the stone carved gargoyles themselves; boasting a strong colour palette of greys, blacks and white.

I feel confident and excited to start producing these into finished, refined products.

I'm also excited to start discharge printing tomorrow.