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The sound of Autumn/Winter 2010-11

A few months back I wrote a post about some of my favourite tracks from the spring/summer shows. Now that the major fashion weeks are over, I thought I’d follow up with a post about the autumn/winter shows as well.

Magdalena Frackowiak for Sophia Kokosalaki A/W 2010-11

1. Apparat – Arcadia (Telefon Tel Aviv Remix) (Emporio Armani) [Spotify] [YouTube]
2. Sisters of Mercy – Temple of Love (Dior Homme) [Spotify] [YouTube]
3. The Presets – Are you the one? (Alexander Wang) [YouTube]
4. These New Puritans – We Want War (Sophia Kokosalaki) [Spotify] [YouTube]
5. Yazoo – Nobody’s Diary (Burberry) [Spotify] [YouTube]
6. Prince – Kiss (Balmain) [Spotify]
7. Fever Ray – Triangle Walks (Tiga’s 1-2-3-4 Remix) (Diesel Black Gold) [Spotify] [YouTube]
8. Peaches – Talk to me (Giles Deacon) [Spotify] [YouTube]
9. Malcolm McLaren – Operaa House (Miu Miu) [Spotify] [YouTube]
10. In Flagranti – Ex Ex Ex (Headman Dub) (Versace) [Spotify] [YouTube]

Photo source: Style.com / Marcio Madeira / Firstview

The sound of Spring/Summer 2010

There’s no doubt that choosing the right music for a fashion show is important. I once read an interview with a designer who said that it can be compared to selecting the right soundtrack to a movie. It not only sets the mood, it also helps the spectators understand the designer’s vision and inspiration. I’ve compiled a list with some of the tracks used by designers for the spring/summer 2010 shows. Listening to some of these songs makes me wonder – what do these songs tell us about the collections? The inspiration? The person who buys them? Or even the label or designer?

1. New Order – Perfect Kiss (Dunhill, Paris Menswear Fashion Week)
2. Phoenix – Lisztomania (Yigal Azrouël, New York Fashion Week)
3. Deadmau5 – Ghosts n stuff (Versace, Milan Fashion Week)
4. Lil’ Mama – Lip Gloss (Prada, Milan Fashion Week)
5. The Beloved – Sweet Harmony (Jil Sander, Milan Menswear Fashion Week)
6. Metronomy – Hearthbreaker (Diskjokke remix) (Balenciaga, Paris Fashion Week)
7. Little Boots – Mathematics (DKNY, New York Fashion Week)
8. Gossip – Dimestore Diamond (Max Azria and Nicole Miller, New York Fashion Week)
9. The Kooks – Sofa Song (Burberry Prorsum, London Fashion Week)
10. Peaches – Downtown (Simian Mobile Disco Remix) (Etro, Milan Fashion Week)

I’m not sure, but judging from the sounds of it, spring/summer 2010 doesn’t only look good, it sounds good too!

Photo source: Style.com / Marcio Madeira

Tags: balenciaga, burberry prorsum, DKNY, dunhill, etro, jil sander, kasia struss, max azria, nicole miller, prada, versace, yigal azrouël

Songs to design by

Some people visit an art gallery when they need inspiration, some read a book and some go travelling. Ever since I first starting doodling design ideas in my sketchbooks, I’ve been making playlists with “songs to design by” – songs that inspire me, help me keep focused and get my creative juices flowing. Some times it’s the lyrics, other times the beat, a certain composition or a catchy chorus or hook. So, for this #musicmonday I thought I’d post some of these songs.

1. Marsheaux – Hanging On (YouTube)
2. Covenant – We want revolution (YouTube)
3. Temposhark – Crime (YouTube)
4. The Human League – All I ever wanted (YouTube)
5. Takako Minekawa – Phonobaloon Song (YouTube)
6. Autechre – Gantz Graf (YouTube)
7. Hype – Living on video (Spotify)
8. Celluloide – Synchronise (Spotify)
9. Kurd Maverick – Blue Monday (Vandalism Remix) (YouTube)
10. Auto-Auto x Parralox – Don’t talk about love, Mr Schneider (the oxy mashup) (YouTube)

For those not familiar with the #musicmonday concept, this is how it works. Every monday twittering music fans post their song of the day. The tweet has a link to the song and the hash tag #musicmonday.

Photo source: badjonni

Tags: Autechre, Auto-Auto, Celluloide, Covenant, Hype, Kurd Maverick, Marsheaux, Parralox, Takako Minekawa, Temposhark, The Human League