YIPE VOGUE DIARIES

Black Diamond G shock Watch!

2010-06-23T18:08:00.004+01:00

I saw this custom made G shock watch and its seriously on point.. The colour is unique .. preferably for a girl but at £500 pounds? I dunno

Yipe Website is back up and running!

2010-06-16T22:28:00.005+01:00

Yipe website is back up and Running. Sorry for the delay.

Be inspired, Buy yipe

www.yipeclothing.com

Look at my crazy sun protectors!

2010-05-24T17:55:00.012+01:00

Frames for your frame

Finding the frame for your face is extremely right to get the look you want. I've given some examples and helpful tips so you can't go wrong.

Cat-eye

This frame flatters heart-shaped faces, wider, softer styles are perfect for everyday.

Round

This style suits most faces but stay away if you have a round face!

Butterfly

These also suit most faces because the butterfly edge draws most of the attention.

Aviator

These are really large glasses so make sure they fit your face otherwise they'll drown you!

Square

These are perfect for round faces as the angles provide contrast which is also a slimming effect, also the bridge it creates on the nose widens your eyes.

Ruweyda Dool Fashion Designer Q+A

2010-05-24T16:25:00.005+01:00

Along with the other rising stars we have coming out in abundance in the underground fashion world. Ruweyda Dool is the young fashion designer who is quickly outshining the rest.
Born and raised in London, Ruweyda aspires to take-over the world with her epitome of elegance and sophistication in her garments.
Currently her eclectic fusion of color influenced by the African culture is what is showing on our catwalks today.
Not only does she rein supremely with her garments she also has mastered the craft of jewelry design, There’s just no stopping this girl she’s on a roll.

Mimi:Where did you grow up?

RD:I was born and raised in London; I am 19 years of age living in Finchley.

Mimi:What were your earlier aspirations?

RD:When I was really young I actually remember wanting to be a Police Officer. I know it’s completely not anywhere near fashion but hey I was young.

Mimi:What kind of things interested you when you were younger?

RD:Music and Art really

Mimi:How and when did Ruweyda Dool clothing line first come about?

RD:When I started producing quite a few garments and I was getting a good feedback from them as people wanted to purchase pieces off me - I thought this is what I want to do!!

Mimi:Are you at university if so what do you study?

RD:Currently I am in my last year of university, Studying Surface Design at London College of Communication part of the University of the Arts.
You’re probably thinking why am i not studying fashion?
Because I want to be an all rounder, to learn not only the construction of a garment, but fabric manipulation.

Mimi:When did you first realize you wanted a career in fashion?

RD:Fashion has been an integral part of my life from a young age from styling and giving fashion tips to making garments. When I made my first evening dress in my second year of studying my A-Levels, I knew it

I don’t see me being a fashion designer as a ‘job’ as I love making garments. It’s like second nature to me now!

Mimi:Did you ever have cold feet about starting your own clothing line?

RD:I didn’t you know, as I think that everything happens for a reason

Mimi:What was the most challenging thing about it?

RD:Well the thing is I actually like a challenge so for every collection I do – a thought process is usually the thing that challenges me as the expectation increase.

Mimi:Are there any regrets about the decisions you made in the past regarding your collections?

RD:I don’t really regret anything I do I just learn from it

Mimi:Tell me about your designs; what do you try to create. What’s your style?

RD:Well, I specialize in women’s-wear; however, I will be branching out into menswear very soon. What my label portrays is the accentuation of a females body hence the fit and shape of each piece. Also I use colors to compliment your skin and personality. My garments are the epitome of elegance and sophistication however, very creative and technical.

Mimi:Where do you see yourself in five years?

RD:A successful fashion designer, still loving what I do

Mimi:Are there any other dreams that you wish to fulfill?

RD:To be internationally established

Mimi:What kind of things interests you?

RD:Art as it can be expressed in any shape or form

Mimi:Where do you find your inspiration?

RD:Everyday life - from the way something sounds to way in which someone moves

Mimi:Are there any designers that are inspiring you at the moment?

RD:The fashion designer that has and will always inspire me is John Galliano – He is an amazing designer

Mimi:Who would you love to have collaboration with?

RD:John Galliano

Mimi:What’s your favorite country for fashion?

RD:Well I have a couple – Of Course Britain, New York & Milan

Mimi:What do you hate about the industry?

RD:Nothing really, not yet anyways

Mimi:What is your current collection about?

RD:My current collection is my Ethnic/African Inspired Collection which is an Eclectic fusion of color inspired by vibrancy of African culture with a western twist. The influence is to capture the color and warmth of AFRICA and what it represents.

Mimi:What can we expect from your next collection?

RD:Oooo that would be telling! – However, just expect the unexpected!

to see more of her collection visit
www.ruweydadool.com

Ethical Fashion

2010-05-23T14:20:00.003+01:00

www.komodo.co.uk

www.adaz.co.uk

www.fromsomewhere.co.uk

www.sikadesigns.co.uk

Sustainable fashion, also called eco fashion, is a part of the growing design philosophy and trend of sustainability, the aim is to create a system which can be supported indefinitely by environmentalism and social responsibility.
The sustainable fashion movement is part of the larger trend of sustainable design, where consideration is taken place when products are created and produced. The whole thought process is driven towards the environmental and social impact it may have throughout its total life span, including its "carbon footprint".
"This is not intended to be a short-term trend but one which could last many seasons", according to the may 2007 Vogue.
‘While environmentalism used manifest itself in the fashion world through a donation of percentage of sales of a product to a charitable cause, fashion designers are now re-introducing eco-conscious methods at the source through the use of environmentally friendly materials and socially responsible methods of production.’

www.wherefashion.co.uk

www.bottletop.org

www.christopherraeburn.co.uk

www.made.uk.com

Here are a few bullet points of the benefits of this transition.

 Locally sourced - supporting local communities and requires less transportation.
 Fair trade - non-exploitative, a fair price and wages given to workers. Ensures that workers have safe working conditions, do not work long hours and are able to afford food and health care.
 Environmental impact - clothing manufactured using methods to reduce resource use, water, minimise pollution.
 Organic - grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers, supporting the soil and environment.
 Re-cycled and re-used - reduces the need to use up new resources.
 Breaks down - uses materials that will eventually degrade in an environmentally friendly way e.g. shoes that use stitching instead of glue.
 Dyes - uses low toxic dyes.
 Packaging - minimal and degradable or recyclable packaging.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

2010-05-14T18:17:00.009+01:00

''TOO FAST TO LIVE, TOO YOUNG TO DIE''

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD THE CRAZIEST WOMEN IN FASHION CAN ALL BE EXPRESSED IN THE SIMPLEST OF WORDS;

70'S WERE THE PRIME OF HER LIFE, 'LET IT ROCK' WAS IN THE LIGHT AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S FUTURE LOOKED SO BRIGHT. YOU PAINTED A BIGGER PICTURE FOR THEM TO SEE, ALL IN THE MIST OF THE HIPPIE TIME'S GLEE.

PUNK STYLE WAS BORN AND THE SEX PISTOLS ADORED HER, ZIPS, RIPS, CHAINS, BONDAGE AND PORN, ARE SLOGANS ALL THAT SHE FEATURED ON. REVOLUTIONARY IMPACT WAS THE KEY AND SHE WANTED TO KEEP THAT TO MAKE US HAPPY.

70'S PICS

80'S TIME WAS 'PIRATE' TIME AS HER FIRST RUNWAY SHOW PRESENTED. GOLD, TREASURE, ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION, GOLD TEETH AND RAP MUSIC WAS WHAT HELD THE SHOW TOGETHER.

80'S PIC

90'S BEGAN AND THINGS WERE STILL STRONG, HONORARY SENIOR FELLOW, WAS WHAT SHE HAD WON. HER NEW SCENT 'BOUDOIR' FILLED THE AIR, AND THE THREE PENNY OPERA BENEFITED FROM HER TALENTED FLARE.

90'S PIC

THE NOUGHTIES ARE HERE AND SHE STILL BRINGS US JOY 'SUMMERTIME', 'EXPLORATION', 'WILD BEAUTY', 'NYMPHS' AND 'ANGLOPHILIA' COLLECTIONS ARE HERE TO MAKE OTHERS FEAR.

Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label collection Spring/Summer 2010

A Child Of The Jago

2010-05-14T17:14:00.007+01:00

My visit to A Child Of The Jago

''THE DESTITUTE AND ILLEGITIMATE PROGENY OF A HOPELESSLY RUNDOWN ENVIRONMENT''

THE CLANG OF THE BELL THAT SHATTERED THE AIR AS THE DOOR CLOSED BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF MY TRIP TO LONDON DUNGEONS AS A CHILD. WONDERING THROUGH THE SHOP I WAS WAITING TO SEE AN OLD ENGLISH GUY WITH A CLOAK AND A WART STICKING OUT FROM THE END OF HIS CHIN. INSTEAD I WAS GREETED BY TWO CHINESE GUYS DRESSED HEAD-TO-TOE LIKE THEY WERE FROM AN OLD ENGLISH-MEETS-RETRO CIRCUS.

I SENSED THE SMELL OF MURDER AS MY CURIOUS EYES WANDERED, INTRIGUED TO FIND OUT MORE TO WHAT THE SHOP HAD OFFERED ME SO FAR. COMBINATIONS OF OBJECTS TEMPTED ME TO TOUCH AND MEANDER THROUGH THE SHOP.

KNITTED AZTEC VINTAGE TRIBAL CHINESE SHOES AND BOWLER HATS WERE THE LINE UP. I WAS EAGER TO SEE MORE BUT HELD BACK, AS CURIOSITY DID KILL THE CAT.

FEARLESS I WALKED DOWN STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT AND CAME FACE TO FACE WITH A WILD BORE. SHIT, I SCREAMED, NOTHINGS TO O.T.T FOR JAGO. LITTLE CUBBY HOLES HELD MORE VINTAGE JACKETS AND SHIRTS ON A VINTAGE RAIL.

THE DEEP RICH RED PAINT INTENSIFIED THE ROOM REFLECTING THE DATES BACK TO THE PERIOD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH TIMES, LEAVING AN OLD VICTORIAN VIBE IN THE MIST.

WHY VISIT LONDON DUNGEON WHEN YOU CAN GO TO A CHILD OF THE JAGO AND GET A REAL TASTE OF THE VICTORIAN AMBIANCE, WITH THE ADVANTAGE OF AMAZING CLOTHES.

A Child Of The Jago 2010 SPRING／SUMMER MEN'S COLLECTION " Terrorist "

2010-05-09T17:37:00.006+01:00

My style crush Rhianna!

I'm overly obsessed with rihanna's wardrobe, so heres a window of my fav's!

I love summer

2010-05-09T14:56:00.038+01:00

Summer

The seasons changed, so now its time to revamp our wardrobe and prepare for the summer.
If the thought of bearing all in a bikini is a bit daunting fret not, I have found a range of the best figure-fixing swimwear for all shapes. And plus some handy tips on how to make the most of your assets instead of getting lost in them.

Handy tips
‘My bust is big but my hips are small’
Don’t wear bikini tops that have volume-adding detail such as ruffles or beading
Do try and shop for bikinis that come in actual cup sizes
Do shop round for bras with underwire which will give extra support
Do shop for bikini’s sold separately so you won’t be in a situation where you’ve bought a size 16 bra set when you’re a size 10.

‘Making the most out of your assets’
Don’t feel that because you’re bigger you have to wear bigger; in fact wearing a little less is more flattering especially on your bum. So navigate away from big pants or boy shorts.Don’t be shy of wearing bold prints; because of your balanced proportion you can carry it well

Pear shapes to balance you out, buy bikinis with detailing on your top; you’ll get perfect curves in an instant.

Next, Black Embellished Swimwear: Bikini Top £18
Signature Black Embellished Swimwear: High Leg Bikini Briefs £14

Boyish shape, to regain your feminine frame opt for frills and ruffles

Next, Leopard Frill Bikini £32.00

Slim try mixing with everything go wild, you have the figure to go for more daring and experimental styles

French connection
Marina Ink Bow Tie Bandeau £22.00 Marina Ink Tie Side Bottoms £20.00

Curvy flatter your shape in bold prints and structured styles

M&S under wired Giraffe print top £9.50 bottom £7.00

Petite, go for fun 50’s styles and prints for cute pin-up style look

Urban outfitters, Ruffle Bandeau Bikini
£26.00

Tall you’re in proportion for clever colour blocking and cutaway necklines

French Connection, Retro Stripe Cut Out Swimsuit £40.00
Next, Green Spot Swimwear: Soft Bikini Bandeau Top £12
Green Spot Swimwear: Hi Leg Bikini Briefs £10

Hot boots by burberry £99 on sale at Selfridges hurry before its too late!!

2010-01-07T16:19:00.001Z

DECEMBER 1ST......FASHION GALORE UNI EDITON (MIDLANDS)

2009-11-23T11:12:00.005Z

We are going to Leicester on the 1st of december..... to be part of fashion galore.. its gonna be crazy.... the lineup is decent

others designers such as

★YOMSTAR
★★MARLENE BRADSHAW
★★★NERD CENTRAL

★★★★★CREAMIE CASH
★★★★★★MICHAELA SIOBHAN
★★★★★★★JADE
★★★★★★★★RIA ALEMA

will be showcasing as well..

for tickets

University of Bedfordshire
☎ Ganiyat: 07904 358 171 ☎ Yinka (Mr Kookies): 07983 306 171
☎ Nicholette: 07956 359 369 ☎ Don P: 07507 285 197
☎ Fixer: 07961 926 779

De Mont Fort University
☎ Spex: 07852 799 357 ☎ Major: 07534 713 655 ☎ Henry: 07951 169 916 ☎ Tambo: 07709 594 634

Leicester University
☎ Gabriel: 07985 481 402 ☎ Zainab: 07944 839 211

Birmingham City University
☎ Alex: 07793 139 399 ☎ Chloe: 07834 972 725

London Students (No Coach just Driving tickets)
CALL 07817 864 712

hope you can all make it...

THE OTHER 5 SINS.....

2009-11-02T21:57:00.002Z

GLUTTONY: a misplaced desire of food or its withholding from the needy

PRIDE: "the love of one's own excellence."

GREED : the excessive or rapacious desire and pursuit of money, wealth, power.

SLOTH: being physically and emotionally inactive

ENVY : the desire for others' traits, status, abilities, or situation.

THE NEXT RELEASE............WRATH

2009-08-19T23:15:00.007+01:00

THE NEXT ONE OF THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS TO BE RELEASED WILL BE WRATH...

7 deadly sins first summer release!!! LUST

2009-08-19T23:07:00.002+01:00

the first release for the summer is out and its lust.......

"THE CRAVING FOR THE PLEASURES OF THE BODY"

let me upgrade you fashion Show

2009-08-19T20:37:00.013+01:00

There were some top designers there.. the show was headlined by VA-G... but other designers also impressed as well.....

we showed lust and a few items from the old collection... here are some random pictures from the the show...

let me upgrade you fashion show was organised by the one and only Hazel paris.. It was at OPUS, the printworks in manchester.. for those that dont know hazel paris here is a picture

There was also a performance by chris royal.. top top performer

YIPE CLOTHINGS NEXT BIG FASHION SHOW

2009-07-22T11:37:00.002+01:00

The next big fashion show we will be part of is the yetty d show...it will be at the distillers in smithfields which is literally right next to barbican station.. it will be real good if you all could come and support.. there will be some top designers there... COME AND SUPPORT FOR TICKETS CALL ME 07960336474..i have limited £10 pound tickets...

The summer release ( 3 weeks to go)

2009-07-13T00:46:00.002+01:00

The summer release is almost out. The seven deadly sins.. Its gonna be a must have, I really cant wait to see the designs, only three weeks away. the pressure is building up but cant wait to finally unleash the seven deady sins to the world.. it is gonna be so so good!!!!

Chelline International Fashion Show.. pictures

2009-06-28T22:49:00.012+01:00

The Chelline International fashion show i would say was a sucess. we were only invited late on but overall it was a success. There was a general buzz around the place and the models really worked the stage. here are a few pictures.....more to follow

YIPE PROMO VIDEO..............

2009-06-11T21:21:00.005+01:00

This is a promo video that shows samples of our products...

YIPE ADVERTS....

2009-06-11T21:10:00.005+01:00

The first yipe photo shoot....

2009-06-11T15:14:00.014+01:00

The first ever yipe photo shoot by damilola sk-d photogarphy............
The team

There were a few disappointments but we managed to finish the photo shoot...

many thanks to the models ikenna, charles, chrissy, emurode, vwemo, kylie, abigail, jason and also to the wonderful seun and selim for their help on the night....

YIPE CLOTHING (how it all started)

2009-06-10T11:03:00.013+01:00

What does yipe stand for?
yipe means You Inspire People Everywhere

YIPE IS THE BRAND NEW CLOTHING LINE ...BUT WITH A TWIST!!

THE DESIGN TEAM BEHIND YIPE HAVE CREATED A RANGE OF CLOTHING THAT'S MORE THAN JUST DESIRABLE, IT'S SOMETHING THAT HAS TRUE MEANING...A PURPOSE.

YIPE BRINGS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO THE ALREADY POPULATED CLOTHING MARKET, A UNIQUENESS THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE; SWAGGER, DIFFERENCE AND A WHOLE LOTTA FLAVOUR!

Who is the yipe character?
The first yipe character is Emo. This was the first character i designed with the help of visual artist bill greenwood. We had a few ideas but this only was the first one i made..

I had other ideas such as the one i have shown below but we decided to stick to this one up there. here are a few examples of what we had in mind..

then came the more recent limited edition yipe designs ( screaming emo)... these were probably the best sellers and even sold more than the original yipe..

The first photo shoot......