Freak Deluxe – Page 112

CONVERSE LAUNCH WALL OF CLASH AND CHUCK 70 COLLECTION

Today, Converse UK announces SNEAKERS CLASH, a series of vibrant colour clash installations across London designed to disrupt and clash against a grey world. Directly inspired by the bold and colourful spirit of the Chuck Taylor All Star, Wall of Clash collides local street artists on two huge walls at The Old Vinyl Factory, former home of EMI in Hayes, London; challenging them to unleash their most visceral work against a dull, lifeless wall, bringing the spirit of the old vinyl factory back to life. Set to be London’s biggest mural, Remi Rough and System (Agents of Change) will battle it out on the wall through their contrasting and clashing styles, creating a colourful masterpiece.

For the following weeks, the #SNEAKERSCLASH series will evolve to ‘mini Walls of Clash’ with Converse recruiting six art collectives to take part in three paint clash battles, set to transform London’s grey walls into colour clash masterpieces.

All in celebration of the new Chuck ’70 which launches today – a new take on an American icon.

Prices: High Top £69.99 / Low Top 64.99 from offspring.co.uk

BEYOND RETRO GIVING AWAY FREE STUFF THIS WEEKEND!

Vintage chain Beyond Retro have decided to live by the saying “While the cat’s away, the mice will play”, or in this instance – run a muck! While their boss is on the other side of the world, they have decided to hold their biggest giveaway yet!

Rummage in the Cheshire Street store this Saturday 1st March to bag yourself a one off FREE item! With over 1,000 pieces of Beyond Retro own label and vintage gems to give away, you can choose from skirts, dresses, sweatshirts, military jackets and woven sandals… the list is endless!

Just remember… these treasures ain’t hangin’ around for long, so get here quick to get the pick of the bunch. As a very wise man once said- you snooze you loose!

Ready, set, rummage! No pennies required, No purchase necessary, it’s FREE, yep totally and utterly FREE. They may say that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but least you can enjoy it knowing you didn’t have to pay for your new threads!

SATURDAY 1^ST MARCH @ BEYOND RETRO 110-112 CHESHIRE STREET E2 6EJ. 10AM

ROSE BYRNE DAZZLES IN MAX MARA

Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids) dazzled us with her effortlessly cool style as she attended the Max Mara AW14 show in Milan last week; wearing cream wide legged trousers with a gold camisole and a black blazer. Later this year the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress will pick up the 2014 Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award® in recognition of her outstanding acting achievement and embodiment of style and grace. She will be honoured at the 2014 Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards® on Wednesday, June 11^th at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Past recipients of the prestigious award have been Hailee Steinfeld, Chloë Grace Moretz, Katie Holmes, Zoë Saldana, Elizabeth Banks, Ginnifer Goodwin, Emily Blunt and Maria Bello.

A.SAUVAGE SS14 EYEWEAR COLLECTION

Now you know we love us some eyewear over here on Freak Deluxe, haven’t posted any in a good while, we’ve just been quietly loving them. We can’t keep quiet about this though; Adrien Sauvage’s new eyewear collection for House A. Sauvage. All frames are hand-crafted in Italy using traditional methods, available as both sunglasses and glasses, for men and women.

The SS14 campaign features Fernando Cabral wearing six styles that take their inspiration from 1950′s designs and classic shapes, but these frames are subverted and redefined with unusual angles, exaggerated lines, keyhole bridges and chunky acetate frames. The collection offers exciting new ways to wear colour by injecting black and brown with highlights of Forest Green. As with Sauvage’s ‘This is not a suit’ collection, a new set of design archetypes are established with this eyewear range. The collection is designed and manufactured by hand, by our friends at Eye Respect Ltd.

SWEDISH HASBEENS HITS SHORDITCH

This Spring, Shoreditch will once again feel a little bit more Scandinavian. The Swedish clog and retro brand Swedish Hasbeens are taking over a bit of Box Park, making East London ooze of meatballs and ABBA’s Agneta Fältskog. Or clogs to be more specific but one Swedish classic doesn’t really go without the other.

In early March a very big wooden delivery will arrive at the Shoreditch streets, quite eager to put every Brit in sandal mode. The new optimistic collection – The Best Collection – in the best of all possible worlds – decided to take a roundtrip to the 18th century and came back with influences from Voltaire and Marie Antoinette, just to name a few. The new collection is determined to amuse and enlighten you. What else can you ask for then, than a bunch of sky scraping ice cream coloured wedges and golden heels.

For six months from 7th of March, the Swedish Box will be open carrying everything from the new Spring clogs to dark Fall favourites.