NEW WEBSITE !!!!

ORGANIC PIRATE finally has a website. Parts of it are still under construction but it's LIVE so you can a feel  for things to come. Go check it out at - www.organicpirate.co.uk

NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

HOLD FAST!!


ORGANIC PIRATE is still around....


Been working really hard developing my brand as part of my final major uni project and the future.


www.organicpirate.co.uk is in development and should launch in the summer.


You can also keep up to date with all things ORGANIC PIRATE by:


STALKING - https://www.facebook.com/OrganicPirateUK


FOLLOWING - http://twitter.com/#!/OrganicPirateUK


TUMBLING - http://organicpirate.tumblr.com


PEACE, LOVE & PIRATES

I LOVE THE SMELL OF NEW MAGAZINES

So I've had a really busy summer and kind of neglected my blog, mainly because i've just been "TOO BUSY TO BLOG"


However i thought i'd share with you some of the fruits of my labour, in the main being 2 shiny new editions of FROM DUSK 2 DAWN magazine with their new FASHION EDITOR!! WINK WINK


Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy!!

Open publication - Free publishing - More art

Open publication - Free publishing - More arts

FROM DUSK 2 DAWN.

So the summer has begun and i've managed to get an internship with FROM DUSK 2 DAWN magazine. I will be mainly taking on the role and  responsibilities of Fashion Editor, as well as looking after the magazines social media profile.

Founded	2008
About	Express, Collaborate, Create. Its all about the art!

Overview

From Dusk 2 Dawn is a creative independent platform for creative's to express themselves, collaborate and create. We currently run two art publications in Leicester and Derby and have a localised creative network on fd2d.com that reaches round the world, spreading our love and creativity. Anyone and everyone artistic is welcome to get involved, musicians, visual artists, wordsmiths, illustrators, designers, video and multimedia producers, basically anyone who like to get creative!!

Mission

From Dusk 2 Dawn has a open door philosophy where everyone is well to express, collaborate and create. We love art and want to spread creative talent and love around the world.

To get involved you can and keep upto date you can:

Set up your own PROFILE on - www.fd2d.com

Like us on FACEBOOK and join our group - 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_34823848154

Follow us on TWITTER - @FD2Dmagazine

FASHION AGAINST AIDS SRING 2011

I'm one for fashion with a cause, especially when it's FOR charity. High Street giants H&M have had previous collaborations with DESIGNERS AGAINST AIDS in seasons gone by.

This spring FASHION AGAINST AIDS delivers an attractive star studded treat as they've bought in some stylish celebrities to help with the designing. 


So we see the likes of the SCISSOR SISTERS,KERI HILSON, AKON & THE MISSHAPES to name but a few all contributing to this tasty selection!

SCISSOR SISTERS

KERI HILSON

AKON

MISSHAPES

As Well as updating your wardrobe with key peices for spring/summer, this clothing also carries a message! 

If like me your itching to take a closer the look the range is set to hit stores and be available on line from the 26th April 2011 with 25% of all sales being donated to HIV and AIDS prevention projects.

STEPHEN SPROUSE

Flicking through stacks of books in the library i came across this shiny silver book with day-glo pink graffiti scrawled across the front of it. Intrigued i took a seat an i clearly wasn't prepared for what i was about to see....

www.thestephensprousebook.com

Stephen Sprouse was a huge Fashion Designer in the 80's. As i turned the pages i was presented with bright, bold, punkish, pop creations - The actual stuff my dreams are made of.  I instantly fell in Love with his work. Many say he was designing ahead of his time and i totally agree. His earlier creations would not look out of place worn today.

Influential on the New York Punk scene and friends with legends like Andy Warhol i instantly felt i wanted to know more.

Benjamin, Julie Anne and Nick Rhodes, Andy Warhol, and Stephen Sprouse

Every page the excitement built. I then came across one of his muses, Debbie Harry (BLONDIE) who he designed for on and off the stage.

Much later in his career (2001) he collaborated with none other than Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. Stephen is the man reasponsable for the iconic Louis Vuitton Graffiti that we know and love. It was received with acclaim and even now still influences design and holds a place in current fashion.

What's in your bag Marc?

A Shop front for the launch.

Examples of how the SPROUSE print for LV was used

Then in 2006 & 2008 Sprouse's graffiti Leopard print was used in Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter collections. It sold out everywhere and was seen constanly draped on Fashionista's and Celeb's.

www.louisvuitton.com

This man is a legend in his own right and i would urge anyone to take a little time out find out a bit more about him. As i read on i felt a small amount guilt that i never knew of his existence up until now, and was sadden to find that he passed away in March 2004.

RIP STEPHEN SPROUSE - 12/9/53 - 4/3/2004

SKULL, SHORTS & SKIRTS

Excited about Comme des Garçons aptly named 
'SKULL IS LIFE' SPRING 2011 menswear collection. Being a fan of skulls in general I found this offering very appealing.

It’s a visual feast of skulls, skulls and more skulls. Skulls form the basis for prints in array of realistic, graphic and cartoon styles over a monochrome backdrop, with splashes of red. The sharp tailoring promotes cohesion, whilst boundaries are pushed with the skirts.  

Styling of the collection has been executed beautifully noting the skull detail used on the shoes and the backs of the models heads.

KING OF COLLABORATION

There has been whispers for some time that Mr JEREMY SCOTT has been working on a new collaboration, even teasing us with the odd tweet here and there but never giving too much away. So being a huge Jeremy Scott fan, you can imagine how excited I was when i found out that his new range is gonna be accessorising us with SWATCH. I love watches, and will love them even more when I have one of these beauties on my wrist, or maybe all three at the same time. You can literally make a statement with one of these time pieces with out saying a word!?

Mr Scott also continues to work with ADIDAS ORIGINALS. For this spring summer he continues capture attention with an interesting and eclectic mix of colour, texture,  embellishment and graphics.

Recently showing his A/W 2011 collection @ NEW YORK FASHION WEEK it was an playful mix of 'COMEDIC COUTURE'. Never being one to play by the rules the show featured designs heavily influenced pop culture, urban undertones and thought provoking statements thrown in for good measure. Bold and Bright with lots of attitude the models took to the runway.....

PLEASE NOTE: the FUN FAUX FUR FOXES.... NEED/LOVE/WANT! 

"All hail KING JEREMY"

BORN THIS WAY....

So with the releases date (11.2.11) of GAGA's single being days away. I thought it only right to show the LADY some LOVE!

PHOTOGRAPHY:  NICK NIGHT

FASHION DIRECTOR: NICOLA FORMICHETTI

JACKET: HAUS OF GAGA

"BORN THIS WAY"

IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU LOVE HIM, OR CAPITAL H-I-M

JUST PUT YOUR PAWS UP'

CAUSE YOU WERE BORN THIS WAY, BABY

VERSE: 

MY MAMA TOLD ME WHEN I WAS YOUNG

WE ARE ALL BORN SUPERSTARS

SHE ROLLED MY HAIR AND PUT MY LIPSTICK ON

IN THE GLASS OF HER BOUDOIR

"THERE'S NOTHIN WRONG WITH LOVIN WHO YOU ARE"

SHE SAID, "'CAUSE HE MADE YOU PERFECT, BABE"

"SO HOLD YOUR HEAD UP GIRL AND YOU'LL GO FAR,

LISTEN TO ME WHEN I SAY"

CHORUS:

I'M BEAUTIFUL IN MY WAY

'CAUSE GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES

I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY

I WAS BORN THIS WAY

DON'T HIDE YOURSELF IN REGRET

JUST LOVE YOURSELF AND YOU'RE SET

I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY

I WAS BORN THIS WAY

POST-CHORUS:

OOO THERE AIN'T NO OTHER WAY 

BABY I WAS BORN THIS WAY

BABY I WAS BORN THIS WAY

OOO THERE AIN'T NO OTHER WAY

BABY I WAS BORN-

I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY

I WAS BORN THIS WAY

DON'T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN

DON'T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN

DON'T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN

DON'T BE!

VERSE:

GIVE YOURSELF PRUDENCE

AND LOVE YOUR FRIENDS

SUBWAY KID, REJOICE YOUR TRUTH

IN THE RELIGION OF THE INSECURE

I MUST BE MYSELF, RESPECT MY YOUTH

A DIFFERENT LOVER IS NOT A SIN

BELIEVE CAPITAL H-I-M (HEY HEY HEY)

I LOVE MY LIFE I LOVE THIS RECORD AND

MI AMORE VOLE FE YAH (LOVE NEEDS FAITH)

REPEAT CHORUS + POST-CHORUS

BRIDGE:

DON'T BE A DRAG, JUST BE A QUEEN

WHETHER YOU'RE BROKE OR EVERGREEN

YOU'RE BLACK, WHITE, BEIGE, CHOLA DESCENT

YOU'RE LEBANESE, YOU'RE ORIENT

WHETHER LIFE'S DISABILITIES

LEFT YOU OUTCAST, BULLIED, OR TEASED

REJOICE AND LOVE YOURSELF TODAY

'CAUSE BABY YOU WERE BORN THIS WAY

NO MATTER GAY, STRAIGHT, OR BI,

LESBIAN, TRANSGENDERED LIFE

I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY

I WAS BORN TO SURVIVE

NO MATTER BLACK, WHITE OR BEIGE

CHOLA OR ORIENT MADE

I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY

I WAS BORN TO BE BRAVE

REPEAT CHORUS

OUTRO/REFRAIN:

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

I'M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY