Nollie: Fashion Focus

October 26, 2011 7:20 PM

Insight 51 release summer 2012 videos

I've had an infatuation with Australian creative exports for a while (namely Something Else by Natalie Wood, Angus and Julia Stone, Kai Neville and Daydream Lily) so it's not surprising that I'm way into the latest grunge-lite threads by Insight for spring 2012.

The Sydney based label (which started as a surfboard company) has Wood as Creative Director of womenswear, so shares an artsy, nature inspired feel with Something Else - but is much more wearable, and slightly affordable.

Get all My So Called Life with this pair of promos after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Fashion Focus, Style, Travel, Videos
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October 25, 2011 11:12 AM

Foam magazine release digital editions free

There's a lot of love for California's Foam magazine at Nollie HQ - which manages to mix some of the finest elements of LA counter culture, a love for the ocean and surfing, plus stunning - and wearable - fashion shoots. But, until now, here in the UK we could only read it online via a sometimes unreliable digital subscription service.

So when Foam announced new free digital editions we were stoked.

Read the gorgeous October - November 2011 issue after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Fashion Focus, Industry, Style, Surfing
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January 28, 2011 12:35 PM

beaches & ballgowns by Craig Lawrence

Ispwich born St Martins grad Craig Lawrence maybe a knitwear designer - but his creations are more ethereal, than earthy. Inspired by the ocean and his seaside location of his hometown - it's juxtaposition of vintage decadence and glamour, with urban decay - his knitting takes an ancient craft, transformed into an intricate artform. Beautiful.

Check out his stunning Spring 2011 collection in film after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Fashion Focus, Style, Videos
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July 7, 2010 12:02 PM

The Mahiki Bikini : Summer, swimwear and sangria combined!

If your perfect summer day is spent sipping cocktails in a bikini on the beach then we have some exciting news for you! Quiksilver and Roxy have teamed up with Mahiki, the ultimate bar for cocktail lovers frequented by the likes of Prince William and Harry, Rihanna and Kate Moss, to launch a limited edition collection of stylish Hawaiian inspired swimwear.

The exclusive range includes a unique pair of Mahiki Swim by Quiksilver boardshorts and a funky Mahiki Swim by Roxy bikini, both featuring a unique print which incorporates the Mahiki Tiki emblem.

The launch of the collection took place at the Quiksilver Regent Street flagship store in London and was attended by Roxy UK rider Sophie Hellyer and Quiksilver UK rider Toby Donachie. Guests were also treated to a live set from London's most celebrated DJ, Tommy Crane, as well as a pop up Mahiki Rum shack and live window models.

The Mahiki swimwear collection is available in stores now.

Posted by Gemma Freeman in Events, Fashion Focus, Surfing
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March 4, 2010 9:00 AM

Fashion Focus: Vans Spring 2010 Lookbook

With a 'supermarket of style' approach Vans Spring 2010 collection has dropped in store - mixing 90s grunge and pastels, 80s acid brights with 60s-style mini dresses, for an interesting and eclectic Lookbook, online now.

From flower and candy-coloured polka dot print dresses, to neon shell jackets, topped with quirky vintage-inspired sunnies, and a lot of stripes, it's wearably cute - but with the vintage edge Vans is known for. See more after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Fashion Focus, Skating, Style, Travel
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