neily alimohamadi
Neilufahr is a freelance arts and music writer based in London. She blogs for Dazed Digital and writes for Metro, Gigwise and NARC. Her latest project is editing a new zine called Smoother and Younger. She is half English, half Iranian and her favourite things at the moment are dream pop, new wave films and speaking French, preferably while in Paris eating macaroons.
Posts by neily alimohamadi
Filed under: Music
Being the daughter of Sting, a model in Burberry's 'young London' campaign and party pal of Pixie Geldof - I was more than prepared to hate Coco Sumner! It turns out that she is actually rather fantastic! Under the band name, I Blame Coco, she sings tales of eternal love, house parties and general mischief. Unlike most rebellious celeb teens, she is actually inspired by her father, channeling his trademark vocals and reggae sounds into her songs.
She's not exactly 'the new Lily Allen/Kate Nash' but she does have that same vibe of 'getting pissed, falling in love and strumming a guitar at the Notting Hill Carnival'.
Check out I Blame Coco's songs on myspace and there are some live clips on youtube.
Filed under: Fashion
History of Fashion is the culmination of the designer’s year long rummage through the archives of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, fused with his own unique twist to the story of fashion. The collections are categorised by colour, texture and pattern, with Lacroix’s most recent haute couture dresses rubbing well-stitched shoulders with rare pieces from the 1700s. Up close, his costumes are beautifully intricate and elegant - behind the glass cases are a flurry of pintucks, organza, ruffles, jewels and embroidery.
Alongside Lacroix’s designs are classic piece from Balenciaga, Lanvin, Givenchy, while Comme Des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto head up the contemporary wear.
Look out for Lacroix’s impressive floral sculpture dress in bright magenta and lime green and his sugar almond evening dresses, and of course, it wouldn’t be a show without those ubiquitous jewelled crosses.
On now until 20th April 2008
Musée de la Mode et du Textile
107, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
