David Bailey: Street Shoot

A series of shots taken by myself on the market streets of east london inspired by the visual photographs of the famous David Bailey himslef and his signature black and white film.

David Bailey: In my head

David Bailey: In my head

I’m an arsehole? These sodding models really do get on my tits. I stand here waiting for their bony flat arses to get on set and stop whining, so I can take a few pictures for a real picky client, for them to say “oh I look so fat, why can’t you get my best angle, how can you call yourself a photographer”. Soon as their out its, “baileys a wonder to work with, a real talented individual”. Moments like this I need jean to keep me sane. I will be the one rocketing their career, the creator of their established ego but will never see a slight show of gratitude. They’re Skinny little bitches, the lot of them.

Now that bullshits over, best grab the tube and pay a visit to some old faces at the Bailey, oh I do miss those piercing eyes staring blankly down the camera, it’s as though they never look at you just through you.

Sat in court one, those poor chaps picked out by the government on a sick conspiracy to cut out organised crime, I’d like to cut their....Alright Dave boy calm down. I mean they’re the Krays; it’s easy to see them as east London’s criminal but as cold blooded murderers seems a little farfetched. Just seems to me their jealous unforgiving enemies have had some sort of police encouraged kick up the arse for personal gain. All seems a bit tactical to me, with all these people thinking I’m an arsehole I bloody hope I’m not framed for murder. The amount of faces the boys have pulled in to this court room put the Queen’s coronation to shame; the court room looks more like the dusky lit smoke pit of Esmeraldas bar. (Laughing in his head) That night with Judy Garland and frank Sinatra was something special. I can’t help sit there and wonder why and where it all went wrong. I know I’m meant to hate em and all but all this “cold blooded murders” and bannered quotes of “most feared and violent men to walk the earth” “satans sons”, I just can’t see it myself. When you know these well mannered polite boys it’s hard to find the fictional characters that have been painted upon them by the delusional posh twats of the press and the hanger ons from south London (those cross eyed inter breeds don’t like us very much).  Damn I wish I could take a few snaps for the scrap book.

Well let’s be frank here the evidence of force fed horse shit placed upon the Kray boys has just got them a 30 year minimum sentence, this fascinates me on how the British justice system works. My heart reaches to the boys mum. Although I do have to admit sitting in a room like that can create a paranoid parallel, how I could be questioning whether I have sinned has scared me. Bumping into jean is nice though, wow she looks beautiful today I feel as though I’m developing a little love affair with this beautiful lady. This lady believes too much bullshit though, the fucking girl can be a real pain in the arse she won’t shut up about the Krays and how they deserved that sentence, she just draws a few too many short straws “they should rot in hell” she says, what a cheap woman what does she know.

This has been one hell of a day, I need to unwind go for a walk take a few social shots on the street, that will make me feel better, give me a peace of mind and relax a little find some inspiration from a beautiful city...

Opinions & Facts, Charlie Le Mindu

Well GaGa would be proud. This Designer is one i have never heard of before until today and he facsinates me completely. It amazes me to how he constructed human hair into garments and makes them completely wearable without complications and no needs to hesitate. His designs do keep me speechless as i peer at them with great detail. Another point about Charlie i love is his presentation of his designs and how he gets his models to interact with the garments and ooze a sense of sex appeal through it aswell as an interesting personality which intises you in for more.

 



Facts about Charlie Le Mindu,

• Began career at a traditional bordeaux salon for garndmas
• Studied at the French Hair Academy in Paris where he quickly exceled
• collaborates with L'Oreal Professionle
• Showcased at London Fahion Week but is now Showing at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
 

Do we have another McQueen on our hands? better keep an eye on this ones rise and fall.

 

(images from google)

 

Designer Profile, Charlie le Mindu

Charlie Le Mindu reminds me of a more fourthcoming Alexander McQueen, This can be seen as a  insult or complimant however you take it but to me its like an introduction to a new born genius. with his use of peculiar materials into masterful pieces of wearable art.

 

Starting off as a hair stylist and now come designer Charlie Le Mindu is a london based bad boy in the fashion world. Originally from France he began hair dressing from the tender age of 13. respecting his french roots hes built his style to be recoginised as innovative sexy and daring. incorporating his incredible talent within hair styling and his passion for the material itself he began a new age of design.

In 2008 after a few moves around europe including Berlin, Charlie made the decision to move to London to begin his impact. after featuring in many influential fashion magazines including French Vouge and being named the 22nd coolest person by the observer, Charlie made the decsion that would put him permantly on the map by showcaseing an innovative wig collection at London Fashion Week. From this he has furthered his career and press relation featuring in italian vouge, I-D, exhibitied at the V&A, opened a flagship at the urban retreat within Harrods and much more.
 

 



Opinion & Facts, Pam Hogg

My opinion on Pam Hogg is that you couldn't show more nip if you tried. I have this growing feeling that she may have a platonic relationship with the same sex and she trys to portray this in mysterious ways within her work. Although its very out there it is also cleverly constructed together and provides a real wow factor when seen whether for the first, second or tenth time.

 

 

Short hem lines and promiscuous fabrics create a sexed up collection.

 

Facts on Beautiful Pam,

• Joined her first band "Rubbish" after graduating her masters of art at RCA.
• She was self taught within her outrageous creations.
• Shes dressed some of the most elitist in fashion and POP culture.

I dont know about you but when i look at pam i have a tendancy to flash back into the big, flame haired face of Vivenne Westwood.

 

(All images from google)

Designer Profile, Pam Hogg

 

Studying at GSA (Glasgow School of Art), she propelled to fame after winning numerous awards and furthering her study at RCA. Lauching her first collection in 1981 she sold out in hyper hyper and refused to sell out to mainsteam fashion. In 1991 she became more recognised and was introduced by terry wogan as “one of the most original, inventive, creative designers in Britain” and soon added “She has reached what is called Cult Status”

Establishing herself as a key design figure through the 80s and 90s her success continued in the 00s where she began to show case at LFW.  She also began to dress relevant celebrities and from this was stocked in browns where she was given the rare honour to dress their windows for halloween. 

Pams status has slightly demised as we reach the teenies but her hardcore symbol still keeps her legacy.