Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Zest Clothing



ZEST CLOTHING


Combining fashion interest, with music, and with fashion again...

~ Here is Zest Clothing


http://obzest.co.uk/



"The name ‘Zest’ resulted from wanting to be different and called for a lot of thought. First of all, I did not want to be like any other high street clothing line or brand. So drawing on the outer layer of an orange, lemon or lime as a theme, I likened the idea of a flavour and kick to that of the human outer layer."


Designing as I see it is a matter of putting out my personal view of objects, stories, nature in the hope that people will interact with my ideas and enjoy these. This is where Zest Clothing is today, hence, why it stands out from what other people do.

~ Junior Ngoma owner and designer of Zest Clothing





I've been aware of the line, Zest Clothing for a while now, but I had not properly looked into the brand until recently. Initially being a fashion photographer I'm always interested in what people are wearing and their diverse styles. From brands and designs to colours and ways of wearing. During Dubstep gigs, and whilst photographing the Djs, I find myself interested in the different designs and T-shirts the Djs are sporting during their sets.


I've seen graphic T-shirts and designs from other labels but nothing has caught my eye, kicked off or had such a huge response as Zest has. The UK based line is sponsored and favoured by many Djs from Tomba, Funtcase, Alex Maden, and SKisM this year just to name a few.


The limited edition Funtcase T-shirt definitely kicked up a fuss, I know various people including my boyfriend who was gutted he didn't manage to get one! With Zest gaining popularity as I type here, we can only imagine what they get up to this year. Make sure you keep tuned to see what I get up to with Zest photography-wise, future designs, and who is wearing Zest next!


Tuesday, 12 April 2011

SKisM & Illaman


HYPE BIRMINGHAM - SKISM & ILLAMAN
April 8th/2011


Friday 8th April, I arrived at The Rainbow Warehouse at 5pm after a previous fashion shoot that day in the lovely hot English sun! The place was empty apart from the owner and a couple others, so I waited around for the organisers of
'Hype Birmingham' (the best dubstep event set up by three great guys!)
When they arrived we spoke for a while about all sorts, I was pleasantly surprised at how down to earth and easy they were to talk to. Really just doing what they love, because they love the music! It was very interesting to hear what they had to say about their plans are for this year. As the minutes passed, the venue began to look more like it did the last time I was there... the amazing night that was Hype's launch party with Datsik, Bare Noize and Bar 9 headlining.







I took a few photos of the sound system being set up, I'll never forget them testing the sound, I mean it's loud usually in the night, but this was a different level, I have never felt and heard anything so loud as then. I felt as if it was going to push me over. It tickled my brain, haha. I love that.

I waited for my friends and boyfriend who were driving from near London to get there. When they did we went in. I finally met SKisM in person and we spoke about our photography plans in LA this year! Illaman was also there and was great to meet him. They killed it on stage, perfect set and they really work in harmony on stage.

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SKisM -
http://www.facebook.com/WeAreSkisM

Illaman -
http://soundcloud.com/ILLAMAN
http://mrillaman.tumblr.com/

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Hype is such an amazing event for music and dubstep lovers. They've always got a perfect line-up for a night of insane talent and music. You are guarenteed an amazing time.

Hype are going to be hosting arena's at Festivals all summer bringing the biggest Dubstep lineups festivals in the UK have ever seen.

They also have plans to take Hype to lots more places around the country, so lookout! they could be coming to a city near you very soon!

Follow them on twitter @hypedubstepuk or take a look at they're site for all details about all Hype events
www.hypedubstepuk.co.uk(coming soon)

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PHOTOGRAPHY
SKisM & Illaman - By Jessica Flavin
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