RICK OWENSRick Owens is the unlikely American Fashion Designer; far from the Ralph Lauren's of the world, who's classic sportswear has come to define the wholesome American dream; Owens' vision rather, offers an introspective insight into the darker elements of nature and of man and it is often thought, into Owens himself. 
To the rest of the world Owens strikes a mysterious figure, a slender - softly spoken Californian native; an intellectual no doubt, with working ties to some of the most esteemed models in the world and yet no one embodies the aesthetic of Rick Owens more than the man himself. His trademark long locks and a self perpetuating uniform of black, monotones and shades of Grey, cloaked over white sneakers often draws critical comparisons to that ominous figure of the death: the Grim Reaper.\nAUTHOR CHARLIE O'BRIEN A culture enthusiast with a deeply-held passion for the written word, Charlie O'Brien graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelors in Communication and the dedication to become a professional writer. Charlie worked in high fashion for over six years with esteemed international brands Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss, making him the perfect fit for the fast-paced world of couture literature. He prefers the substance of timeless style over fleeting fashion trends and firmly believes all men look better in suits.When not writing about fashion Charlie can be found indulging his love of cinema, music and an eternal quest to find the greatest sandwich in the world. His most recent masterpiece involved beef cheeks, Swiss cheese and pesto on toasted sourdough.

Owens: Renegades of Fashion

O'Brien, Charlie

Roberts, Paul G.

Arts & Photography

Fashion Industry Broadcast

Issey Miyake is an anomaly in the world of design and of men. The Japanese fashion designer not only shifted social perceptions on clothing, he pioneered the technology that made this shift possible and did so without forgoing the heritage of the craft. A survivor, inventor, philosopher and anthropologist who seeks to question the nature of a universal public as it navigates the modern world whom more importantly would have us questioning it too. 
Issey Miyake, originally named Miyake Kazumaru, was born on April 22, 1938 in Hiroshima, Japan. He rarely discusses his childhood and for good reason - his mother and family were killed when the first atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima when he was only a child. At the age of 10, he also developed a bone-marrow disease and walks with a limp to this day. Ever since this tragedy, Miyake has only ever looked forward preferring to think of things that can be created, not destroyed and that bring beauty and joy. Today, he is renowned for pioneering Japanese design and combining Eastern and Western elements in his craft.

Issey: Renegades of Fashion

'DARK WONDERLAND' - THE UNTOLD DONYALE LUNA STORY is a book and documentary by Award winning author / film maker Paul G Roberts. 
Donyale Luna was the world's first African American supermodel, through the 60's she starred as a magazine covergirl more than 11 times. She was the first black model to ever grace the cover of a Vogue magazine. Appearing in a number of films by Andy Warhol, Antonioni's Blow Up, and also Fellini's Satyricon. 
She became the muse of choice for fashion photographers Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Andy Warhol, The Rolling Stones, Fellini, and even surrealist Dali. Salvador Dali deemed Donyale Luna; "The reincarnation of Neferititi" 
Throughout the turbulent 60's Luna found herself smack bang in the centre of the most happening scenes. She rolled with Miles Davis, The Black Panthers, the Warhol Factory, grooved through London's Swinging 60's. 
Throughout the 1960's Luna embodied the 'femme fatale' as she became the muse for the most influential and dangerous artists of the decade in fashion, film, music and art.

Donyale Luna 'Dark Wonderland'

Westwood

Supermodel - Origin: Super Natural

A ROCK N' ROLL coffee table book? Yes, here it is and found among its 292 pages of text and black and white photos one finds: Elvis, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones to name just a few! Each page turned will bring memories to those who listened and still do!

Masters of Music - Rock Vol 2

Biographies & Memoirs

Hartley, Ian

Mayfair, Ian

Arts & Literature

Masters of Fashion - Vol 31 Americans

Graphic Design

Yohji: Yohji Yamamoto - Renegades of Fashion

Charlie O'Brien

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