INSECT WINGS

I collected a few images of insect wings AGES ago and rediscovered them on my laptop last week. I think they are very beautiful and wanted to share them with you.

DOMINIC JONES: Film featuring ALPINES

Last month we performed at Dominic Jones' presentation at Somerset House for London Fashion Week. We also took part in the above film, which was the backdrop from the fashion show and is now part of his website: www.dominicjonesjewellery.com. Our song 'Cocoon' is the soundtrack.

Some of the other people to feature in the film, are the very talented Florence Welch and Orlando Weeks. We greatly admire both of these artists and it was amazing to meet them in person. We hope you enjoy the film and the beautiful jewellery.

PATTI SMITH: Outside Society

Last month Patti Smith released a new Greatest Hits compilation, which is titled 'Outside Society'.

The 18-song LP spans Smith's entire body of work, from her 1975 debut all the way to her cover of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit in 2007. The special package will also feature brief recollections of each song written by Smith herself.



Smith has released ten studio albums across her career, the latest being 'Twelve' in 2007, which was an album of cover versions of artists including Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and REM.

She has recently released a memoir, which is titled 'Just Kids' and tells of her life in New York with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, which I blogged about in May.

The tracklisting for 'Outside Society' is as follows:

'Gloria'
'Free Money'
'Ain’t It Strange'
'Pissing In A River'
'Because The Night'
'Rock 'N' Roll Nigger'
'Dancing Barefoot'
'Frederick'
'So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star'
'People Have the Power'
'Up There Down There'
'Beneath The Southern Cross'
'Summer Cannibals'
'1959'
'Glitter In Their Eyes'
'Lo And Beholden'
'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
'Trampin'

Something In The Way

To mark the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's album 'Nevermind', we have covered the closing track, 'Something In The Way'. In honour of Nirvana's style we have stripped it back with no electronic beats or synths. Bob plays guitar and I'm on piano...we hope you enjoy.

Something In The Way (Nirvana Cover) by Alpines

DOMINIC JONES: Gothic Revival

This Saturday, as part of London Fashion Week, we are very excited to be playing at Dominic Jones' fashion show in Somerset House. Dominic Jones launched his debut jewellery collection in 2009 and has since been commended by the likes of Vogue's chief editor, Anna Wintour, as well as being adored by an abundance of celebrities. Everyone from Alice Dellal to Sienna Miller have been seen wearing his beautiful creations.





This is me in my very cherished scarab beetle necklace. Dom gave me the necklace moments before I went on stage at Secret Garden Party in July:



On Monday, Bob and I were honoured to take part in a shoot for the look book of his Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Previous collections have been inspired by the beauty of nature and it is no surprise that one of his favourite artists is the sculptor Andy Goldsworthy:





However, in this current collection, Dominic has looked to Gothic architecture and the intricacies seen in buildings from this period for inspiration. In his own words: “Gothic cathedrals, abandoned Soviet sculptures and colour” have been the main influences for the collection. It is probably the stained glass windows seen in Cathedrals such as Reims that have inspired his use of richly coloured jewels, which has been a first for him.

Stained glass window from Reims Cathedral:



Other examples of the interiors of Gothic Cathedrals:








These are some examples of jewellery from the Medieval period, adorned with jewels and pearls and plated in gold.





What I love most of all, is that the S/S 2012 pieces maintain the punk charm seen within his previous work, as well as exuding a more regal austerity, with his use of richly coloured jewels and delicate chains. This collection is a triumph. Dominic is as much an artist and sculptor as he is a jeweller. No other jeweller, in my mind, even comes close to his ability and vision, which would explain why he is to be the first jeweller to ever have a show at London Fashion Week.

All hail Dominic Jones.



http://www.dominicjonesjewellery.com/
http://thechroniclesofacreep.blogspot.com/

TREND: COCOON Silhouette

One of the key trends of Autumn/Winter 2011 is the 'Supersize' or 'Cocoon' silhouette, which I am drawn to for obvious reasons. Below are are few examples of how this silhouette should be worn according to designers such as, Burberry Prorsum, Loewe and Celine:


Burberry Prorsum




Stella McCartney





Loewe




Celine




Tibi




Jil Sander




Alexander Wang





Mary Katronzou

EMELI SANDÉ TOUR: NOVEMBER 2011

We are very excited to announce that we will be supporting the incredible EMELI SANDÉ on some of her dates on her UK TOUR in November. Her single 'Heaven' has taken the UK charts by storm and if you haven't heard it check it out here:




We will be supporting her in Bristol, Brighton and London. On the 5th, 6th and 7th November.

Tickets for the gig at Bristol's 'Fleece' are still available and can be bought online. London and Brighton have already sold out, it's going to be an amazing few days.