G'Day.... So just a quick one to spread the word on a great magazine called 'Pocketto' that recently interviewed me! It hails a million miles away from me, Down Under in Australia and was founded in Melbourne! Here you can check out the lovely issue 9 full of all sorts of juiciness! www.pockettozine.com Lots of exciting projects in the mix this next couple of weeks! So watch this space!! Love and Pajama time! Emma xxxx
Oohhh hello there!!! Just swinging on by to share with you some truly scrumptious bits and pieces from this week!!! Muchos gracias for all of the lovely write-ups and thoughts on Spring Summer 10 guys!LOVE THEM!!! You can have a squizz at the ever so tropical JoBot's mystical musings for 'BangBangBerlin' by clicking HERE!!! OOOH and you can check out what Fashion and Arts hot spot 'Prendas Publicas' had to say on my latest collection, in Spanish, by clicking HERE!!! Get a bit of Google translate in the mix!! 'Kingdom of Style' is one of my favourite blogs that I love to keep an eye on and read...so I was super chuffed at the lovely things they had to say!!woooeee!!! You can have a peep at this bad boy by clicking HERE!!! oOOOOOOOHHHHH and last but not least....LOVE this feature on the awesome platform that is 'IM//UR'....check it out HERE!!! Ok...so there you are...just like to keep you in the loop 'innit!!! Have a mega juicy weekend!!! Love and Jellytots! Emma xxxxx
Hiya!!! So a few weeks ago we shot my SS10 lookbook over in beautiful Vienna! Here are a few cheeky images from the shoot for your perusal!!! I worked with an awesome team! Thanks guys! Also, for the first time, you can see the results of my magical collaboration with dye genius, Pebelle! The two hand-dyed dresses that you can see were created out of intricately dyed textiles lovingly made by Pebelle! The dyed hosiery were also created by Pebelle in collaboration with SS10. You can also see a couple of pairs of Celeste Stein tights thrown into the mix too! Photographer: Wolfgang Steiner Hair and Make-up: NadjaHluchovsky Models AMT Agency: Elisabeth Resch and Harriet Crosby Here is a bit of spiel about SS10 just so you are in the know!!! Emma Bell SS10 collection concentrates on a fabricated exploration of kaleidoscopic eruption and nostalgic mixed-media combining the traditional craft techniques of quilting, tie dye and embroidery. A collaboration of textile development from knitted yarns to plastics encapsulating the underlying plethora of muses including British boxing, influences taken from involving myself in Austria, hand-dyeing, Victorian Porn and it’s representation of the female form fuelled by the balance of ‘order meets disorder’ taken from the playright ‘Arcadia.’
So there you go! Hope you like the new images and have a lovely Sunday!!! Love and Yorkshire Puddings!!! Emma xxxxx
Guten Taggg!!! Last week I unleashed some sneaky pictures from Beth Jeans Houghton's magical NME feature in which she was wearing my stuff! Awesome stuff!! Well, she just sent me a couple of her own pics which were snapped behind the scenes at the shoot! Here she is sporting some of my wares!!! Wooop!!! And don't forget...if you havent already checked out her amazing musical delights...here are the links!!! www.bethjeanshoughton.co.uk www.myspace.com/bethjeanshoughton ooh and check out her phantasmagorical video 'I will Return'!!!
Guten Tag!!!! Brrrrrrrrrrr it's chilly...but, I have some nice, new, sick 'fleece wear' to stop me from getting chilblains...(I don't 100% even know what chilblains are...I just remember a boy at school called Alan always complained of them so he never had to do P.E!) I finally had the chance to meet up with the lovely Claudia, Fashion Editor of the super-glossy, amazing Indie magazine!!! With international circulation, it is produced here in Vienna and it's a really nice magazine-all shiny and action packed with hot fashion shizzle and the likes...so you should go buy a copy wherever in the world you may be! This issue was celebrating all things British with features on a handfull of juicy designers and creatives back in the UK.... I did an interview with them on the eve of my "Austrian Flirtation" ,as it has been phrased...so it was nice to finally get a hold of a copy and meet Claudia from the team!!! You can check out my feature in issue 24-The Autumn Edition! Love and Indie Magazineeeeeeee Emma xxxx
Oooooohhh iyyyya! The Sunday Times presented "Style in the City" in Birmingham a couple of weeks ago! Last year's event saw 10,000 people flocking to the city to get in on the fashion action!! Wowzers! This year visitors could get involved in a string of fashion and beauty events and it was hosted by celebs including Myleene Klass and Emma Willis!(I love Myleene...I still have my Hear Say album!) Catwalk shows...make-up masterclasses....shopping....beauty treatments.....oooh WHAT A TREAT! Sponsors included; MAC, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, M&S....a real JUICY selection! My clothes were shown as part of the catwalk shows! How exciting!You can see a sneak peek picture above! Love and Biscuits Emma xxxxxxx
ooohhhh iyyya!!! Ok...so the past few days have been so busy it's SICK....so finally I am writing to give you an update on what's been going down in WHIRLERS town.... So Wednesday saw my debut at Vienna Fashion Week...which was exciting... Tuesday night SUPERSTAR stylist and Notion Mag Fashion Editor genius, Alexis Knox, and the wonderful Fashion Assistant Marshall flew in straight from London Fashion Week to get down with the Austrians and prepare for showtime! We ate a LOT of cake and pulled an allnighter as we prepared to unleash a preview selection of my SS10 collection as part of my runway show.... You can see a couple of images above there from the show! A few choice highlights of the day:
showtime!!!!! (obviously)
experiencing a few RIDICULOUS diva moments (not from our side I might add) of a couple of people who should maybe audition for the next series of Ugly Betty...CRINGE!
A creepy dude going in for the grope....
Marshall finding a hot new boyfriend.
me nearly falling over...AGAIN.
So...was pleased with the response my work got...and it was overall a fun day! Here's a couple of random-a-rama shots from backstage! With Super thanks to Alexis and Marshall... Gourmet Creepers TUK mytights.com! AND ALL THE GUYS SUPPORTING ME AT QUARTIER 21! Love and Sparkles Emma xxxx
Oooooohhh iyyya! So....my show is looming...so I'm taking a couple of moments out to spread the word 'innit! Wednesday is D-Day....so as you can imagine....right now it looks like this.... Wednesday marks both my unleashment of a preview portion of my SS10 collection as well as my debut at Vienna Fashion Week! So whole new ball game all round....after 3 seasons at LFW...and living and working in London for so many years....its an exciting change! And it's weird that I sit sewing looking at big old curly buildings and listening to sick German radio instead of looking down at Catch and listening to someone pissing up against my front door...much as I miss it! But I can't compare them as they are totally different experiences! In other news the impending show has meant some serious hours spent burning the midnight oil...and my addiction to energy drinks has returned...I've sampled pretty much ALL the Austrian market has to offer...POWER HORSE, BURN, FULL SPEED....(full speed tastes like SHIT.) and I have to admit none compare to my LOVE OF RELENTLESS....what I would do for a Relentless and THE BOX right now... So anyway....the show is wednesday at 9pm....a seperate press showcase will be happening at 7pm...so any media to contact the PR... http://www.mqviennafashionweek.com/ The show at 9pm is going to be held in the tent at MQ Vienna...and is open for everyone! So come along! Oohh also...today, the 19th...marks the one year anniversary to the day of my first ever solo show at London Fashion Week!spppoooookkkyyy! Ok...so back to my sewing and Girls Aloud..... Ciao Love and Relentless Emma xxxxx
Hallo!(Coz' that's what they say here!) So...thought I would check in with some tra la la...UPDATESS! I've been in Whirlers Central for a week now...and I am super happy...and I am pleased to have found a hidden gem in Vienna.... My debut at Vienna Fashion Week is a welcome change...and I'm counting down the days till my show...23rd September!!Woooop! In between sewing by the window...and gazing at the beautiful view...I have been getting to grips with Whirlers.... There's so much to see and do here.... First talking point...Prater....my new favourite place...now as we all know I do love a good funfair and a hot gypsy boy....so Prater is the most awesome place ever! It's a big old theme park....some bits are kinda sick and old skool....SUPER SICK puppets and clowns...even one that appears to be brandishing a KNIFE!GOSHHHH! They have lots of AMAZING rides and games....and the BEST beer garden that hosts some gourmet Veggie options on the menu!!! I also rocked the zoo...and visited the beautiful Shonbrunn Palace...which is like a mini Versailles and met some awesome people!!! I am falling more and more in love with the Museums Quartier everyday, as there's always so many things going on there and it's nice to be based in a complex with so many other fellow creatives! I have a new neighbour...who is a designer also, from the Netherlands....and she's awesome so we have been going on lots of adventures! You can check out her work....HERE!!! Leonie is also going to be showing at Vienna Fashion Week!!! We found the BEST fabric warehouse IN THE WORLD!! Bit of a mission to get to...we ended up lost in the Austrian countryside and blagging free trains....but totally worth it!! Floors of zillions of amazing fabric, trims, zips....and also other random stuff like toilet seats....Christmas Baubels, frying pans and the likes!! Ok so I'm going to leave you with some pictures of what's been happening! Love and Sparkles Emma xxxx
Ooooooohh iyyya!!! See that picture above do you? Yep that's moi, pleading for your support!! Ha Ha Ha! So, some exciting news on the grapevine in that, thanks to all you lovely people that rated up my entry and the ever so nice judges....I have been shortlisted for the British Airways Great Britons scheme! oooooohhhh!!!! SO NOW.......IT'S ALL DOWN TO THE PUBLIC VOTE!!!! Last time you RATED.....now you have to VOTE! So if you already rated...you will need to go and log back in and VOTE this time!! There is 8 of us up.....and I'm the only one representing fashion....so I would be eternally grateful if you would take a couple of seconds out and go and VOTE ME UPPPPP! And....no-one from Fa Fa Fashion has won yet...so help me make it happen!argh...that sounds super cheese-ville! Ok....sooooo.... if you would be as kind to PLEASE....click.... http://www.greatbritons.ba.com/users/17407 AND VOTE....I will love you for ever and ever and appreciate it more than a camel appreciates sand.... Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Over and Out, Emma xxxxx
Guten Tag (For real this time!) So I've been brewing some SUPER exciting news.....and it's reallllly special!! In less than two weeks I shall be moving to beautiful Vienna for a while!!! I've been awarded a position as Artist in Residence within the Museums Quarter which sees me moving into a GOURMET studio, right next door to a real life Princess Palace!!Wooo! I will be based there to develop my SS10 collection as well as experience my first foray into Vienna Fashion Week! YESSSSPLEAASSEE!!! Having showcased in London for the past three seasons, it's an exciting change to be taking it European and also using the opportunity to spend some time living overseas! So right now, I'm preparing to jet off and trying to learn German....(I've learnt how to say..."I would like to post a parcel to Singapore please") There's a lot of exciting projects in the mix for whilst I'm over there....so watch this space!!!! Also, I am looking for interns over there to come and work in the studio with me...and have tea and biscuits.....so If you are interested...please email info@emma-bell.com Love and ToodlePipssss! Emma xxx
Oooh Afternoon!!! Just a quick one....I have an abundance of pattern cutting to crack on with....also I'm working on some very special designs for a super exciting collaboration that I have lurking up my bejewelled sleeve...so await the WORDDD on that one! Anyways...just thought I'd show you a recent project I worked on as I clocked it on TV last night.... I worked with the wardrobe crew on the 'Ibuleve' commercial...which was fun!!! Anyway there is the ad above... Off I pop....Earl Grey Please... Toodle Pip Emma xxx
Ooooooohh evening!!! It's so tropically humid tonight...SCORCHER I say.... SO, anywayzzz....I just wanted to swing on by and tell you all about an awesome site called 'Bitching and Junkfood'....the story goes they are not only a super hot online store bringing the juiciest in 80's and 90's vintage as well as a cheeky selection of one-off corkers...they also host a blog!! Go ch ch check it out: HERE And if that wasn't enough....you can go and read the interview I did with them!!!! Ok...I'm off to tame the midnight curls caused by these exotic temperatures!! Love and Coco Pops Emma xxxxx
Ooohhhhh Konnichiwa!!! So British Airways have launched an awesome programme that supports sport, creative and community innovation talent! It gives the opportunity for rising stars to win the opportunity to go to their chosen location worldwide so that they can progress in their field! Please check out my entry!!! I picked to go to Tokyo so I can unleash some fashion extravaganzas over there, so FINGERS CROSSED, it would be super amazing! Click here to see my entry! http://www.greatbritons.ba.com/users/17407 Please Please Please rate me to help, I would realllllllyyy appreciate it millions!!!! You will have to register to rate, which only involves giving your email and name!!!! Love and Sayonara Emma xxxxx
British Fashion Designer & Visual Artist currently based in Seoul~South Korea. My work has showcased on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and Vienna Fashion Week alongside selected exhibitions and presentations internationally.
I have a background working as a Creative Consultant which involves projects ranging from exhibition curation to art direction, wardrobe to writing...Partners, collaborations,clients & various projects have included Irregular Choice, Vauxhall Motors, Soda Stream, Quartier21,Lambrini, British Embassy,Designers Against Aids, Notion Magazine and Helen Rochfort...
Awarded positions as Artist in Residence include Austria, Japan, Taiwan, Slovenia and South Korea.
Selected press publications include: Dazed & Confused, VICE, WAD Paris, ELLE Germany,Paper Magazine NYC,Cosmopolitan and Time Out.Additional media features include BBC,Radio MARŠ, FM4 Vienna, Channel 4 'SKINS' and ARTE:TRACKS Germany/France.
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