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FAULT of the Day: Fat Freddy’s Drop – ‘Clean the House’

22/05/2013 by FAULT Leave a Comment

Dub/rhythm & blues/fusion impresarios Fat Freddy’s Drop have dropped an instant classic in the form of ‘Clean the House’. A perfect midweek track that showcases all of the Wellington seven-piece’s disparate musical styles, ‘Clean the House’ is smooth, soulful and bluesy without feeling old-fashioned. Oh, and the music video features a grindhouse version of marionette theatre. Need we say more?

Look out for the brass section at 2:40 - and more blowing just afterwards. Not safe for puppets at work.

FFD return to the UK with a sold out show at Village Underground on June 26th and a UK tour in the Autumn, including a show at Brixton Academy.

‘Clean The House’ is taken from Blackbird, the forthcoming studio album from Fat Freddy’?s Drop. Blackbird is due for release on June. 24th

Filed Under: FAULT Music, FAULT of the Day Tagged With: Blackbird, Clean the House, Fat Freddy's Drop, grindhouse, marionette

FAULT Focus: Internationally renowned designer Tadashi Shoji for FAULT Issue 14

21/05/2013 by FAULT contributor Leave a Comment

FAULT: Tell us about the inspiration behind your Fall/Winter 2013 collection.
Tadashi: The Fall/Winter 2013 collection tells a tale of exiled nobility, inspired by the splendor of the Russian Empire and the eventual fall of imperial Rule. I recently visited St. Petersburg, Russia, and was most impressed by the city itself, shrouded in the darkness of winter. The resplendent Winter Palace shone brilliantly against the shadowy backdrop of a darkened sky. It was a time fraught with turbulence. Exiled royalty exiled to Siberia, disguised in peasant clothing. Inspired by this escape, this collection marries aristocratic style with folkloric details.

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What are your best moments and biggest achievements in the last 30 years? What moments were more challenging?

The first time I showed at New York Fashion Week in 2007 was a challenging yet proud moment. I felt that showing in New York would raise the brand image as well as expose us to international customers and editors, which is important to our growth. Another special moment was seeing Best Supporting Actress nominee Octavia Spencer in my dress at last year’s Academy Awards red carpet – and at the podium when she won the Oscar!

What inspired and motivated you to release this capsule collection? What do these looks mean to you?

We reissued and modernised six iconic dresses from the archives. These dresses were carefully chosen and hand-picked to be reproduced as they define a signature look: the tiered dress. I still use this technique to this day in my designs, and women appreciate the way the lines drape over and flatter the body. I wanted the capsule collection to represent colours from the current Spring 2013 collection but in silhouettes that span the past 30 years.

Find out what’s in store for Tadashi Shoji in the near future and his long-term plans exclusively in FAULT Issue 14!

FAULT MAGAZINE ISSUE 14 (SPRING ’13) – THE TASTE ISSUE – IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER HERE NOW.

FAULT MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY WORLDWIDE

…Or get your copy digitally via Zinio! 1 year’s subscription = just £14.40. Get your single issue for just £7.20

Filed Under: FAULT Fashion, FAULT Favourites, FAULT Featured, FAULT Focus, FAULT Magazine, FAULT USA, Featured Fashion, Interviews Tagged With: clothing, collection, design, designer, designer clothing, fashion, interview, new fashion, TADASHI SHOJI

FAULT Future: Honey Tower

21/05/2013 by FAULT Leave a Comment

Promising German electro artist Honey Tower recently released Silver, the much-anticipated and inspired follow up EP to her debut LP, Crystal Rain. Previously featured on FAULT Online, the beat-bringing maverick of Germany’s ever-burgeoning club scene describes her latest effort as offering ”fresh listening experiences such as pumping Club bangers, haunting soundscapes with industrial drums, heavy Dubstep basslines as well as tight and sexy Electro House evoking obscure images of a classic ‘Film noir’ movie.”

Definitely a FAULT Fave and a hot tip for the future:

honey tower silver

www.myspace.com/honeytower
www.honeytower.de

Filed Under: FAULT Magazine, FAULT Music, FAULT of the Day Tagged With: crystal rain, film noir, german clubbing, german electro, honey tower, silver

‘About A Girl’ – Albert Ruso’s FAULT

21/05/2013 by FAULT contributor Leave a Comment

T-Shirt: Vans, Shorts: Vans, Sunglasses: Vintage, Boots: Ash

Denim jacket: Sandro, Skirt: Yono Taolo, Top: Bershka, Sneakers: Converse

Trousers: Scotch And Soda, T-Shirt: G-Star Raw, Waistcoat: Suite Blanco, Boots: Ash

Trousers: Scotch and Soda, T-Shirt: Bel Air, Sneakers: Converse

Waistcoat: Sandro, Leggings: Blanco, Creepers: Clockhouse

T-Shirt: Vans, Shorts: Vans, Sunglasses: Vintage, Boots: Ash

Shirt: Bel Air, Pendant and ring: Thomas Sabo

T-Shirt: Suite Blanco, Denim shirt: Suite Blanco

Skirt: Bel Air, Shirt: Bel Air, Pendant and ring: Thomas Sabo, Sneakers: Vans

Leggings: Suite Blanco, T-Shirt: Suite Blanco, Denim shirt: Suite Blanco, Sneakers: Converse

Trousers: Sandro, Sweatshirt: American Vintage, Leather jacket: Gerard Darel, Creepers: Clockhouse

Photographer: Albert Ruso (www.albertruso.com)

Stylist: Charlotte Dubois (www.charlottestylist.tumblr.com)

Make-up & Hair: Susanna Schmetterling (www.susannaschemetterling.tumblr.com)

Model: Patricia @ Blow Models (www.blowmodels.com)

Filed Under: FAULT Fashion, FAULT Magazine, FAULT of the Day, FAULT USA Tagged With: About A Girl, Albert Ruso, American Vintage, Ash, Bel Air, bershka, Blow Models, Charlotte Dubois, Clockhouse, Converse, editorial, fashion, G-Star Raw, Gerard Darel, Sandro, Scotch and Soda, Suite Blanco, Susanna Schmetterling, Thomas Sabo, Vans, vintage, Yono Taolo

Sports Star

20/05/2013 by Caroline Lawless Leave a Comment

: Tracksuit by YMC, shirt by Bill and Mar and trainers by Nike.

: Jacket by Baum Und Pferdgarten, bodysuit by American Apparel and trainers by Nike.

: Shirt by BDG at Urban Outfitters, trousers by ASOS and trainers by Kenzo x Vans.

: Skirt by Markus Lupfer, top by Sparkle & Fade at Urban Outfitters, jumper by American Apparel and trainers by Nike.

: Dress by Antipodium and jacket by Adidas.

Sports Star
Photography: Daisy Walker
Styling: Kylie Griffiths
Makeup: Stephanie Jane
Hair: Baba Takuya
Model: Anna Pembroke @ M+P

Filed Under: FAULT Fashion

FAULT Favourites KAV and Rico the Zombie release new single – ‘Dirty Rejects’

20/05/2013 by FAULT Leave a Comment

FAULT Issue 10 stars KAV and Rico the Zombie have joined forces to release this sizzling Summer single. The pair have been collaborating on an album project together in LA since the start of the year.

Collaborators KAV and Rico the Zombie as featured in FAULT Issue 10. Rico was shot by Kai Stuht and KAV by Benjamin Johnson. Both shoots are exclusive to FAULT. Back copies of this issue are available by clicking above, or from the ISSUES page.

‘Dirty Rejects’ is an ode to the overlooked and marries Kav’s naturally nihilistic bent with Rico’s signature energy on-set. It’s a tantalising combination that comes together in the form of powerful riffs and a darkly catchy refrain.