SHOWstudio: SHOWstudio and MACHINE-A launch a new online shop, upcoming live interview with David Sims, interviews with 'Dior and I' director Frédéric Tcheng and model Alek Wek and more...

Mar 25, 2015: SHOWstudio and MACHINE-A launch a new online shop, upcoming live interview with David Sims, interviews with 'Dior and I' director Frédéric Tcheng and model Alek Wek and more... If this email is not displaying correctly click here to view in web browser

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— SHOWstudio / MACHINE-A New Online Shop SHOWstudio is joining forces with cutting-edge London boutique MACHINE-A to create a unique online shop. The venture will offer seasonal ready-to-wear clothing and accessories from MACHINE-A and a curated selection of contemporary artwork, fashion artefacts and fashion illustrations from SHOWstudio. Become part of a vibrant online community and interact with emerging and established brands - explore SHOWstudio / MACHINE-A now. — Live Interview — In Fashion David Sims Catch the latest instalment of our 'In Fashion' series as our editor Lou Stoppard talks to fashion photographer David Sims live on camera this Thursday, 26 March at 13:00 GMT. Looking back at his illustrious career, Sims will discuss his work with influential publications such as Arena Homme+ and the distinctive imagery he has created for brands including Yohji Yamamoto, Prada and Marc Jacobs. — Interview — Dior and I Frédéric Tcheng 'Dior and I', the highly anticipated film documenting the creation of Raf Simons' first haute couture collection for Christian Dior, is coming to cinemas this Friday, 27 March. To celebrate the release of the documentary by Frédéric Tcheng, SHOWstudio is pleased to present a film trailer and an interview with the filmmaker. In conversation with Lou Stoppard, Tcheng discusses falling into the world of fashion and persuading the initially reluctant Simons to agree to filming. — Interview — Subjective Alek Wek on Alexander McQueen The latest addition to our 'Subjective' model interview series sees Nick Knight sit down with Alek Wek to discuss her experiences of modelling in Alexander McQueen's A/W 97 and A/W 00 shows. The Sudanese model reveals the practical difficulties of walking on McQueen's unusual catwalk sets and recalls time spent practicing walking in heels in her own apartment. — Illustration — Illustrating McQueen Specially commissioned artworks Alongside our 'Unseen McQueen' project, SHOWstudio is showcasing a collection of specially commissioned illustrations that pay homage to a selection of Alexander McQueen's most pivotal designs. Taking inspiration from McQueen's celebrated craftsmanship and conceptual oeuvre, our diverse community of artists have utilised a variety of mediums in order to re-interpret the exquisite garments. These original pieces are available to purchase online at SHOWstudio Shop. — Interviews — Unseen McQueen Trino Verkade, Jess Hallett, Simon Costin & more As part of our 'Unseen McQueen' series, we are releasing more exclusive and poignant interviews with some of Lee McQueen's closest creative collaborators. Led by Lou Stoppard, the conversations shed light on McQueen's working relationships with his right-hand woman Trino Verkade, casting director Jess Hallett, set designer Simon Costin, and writer Michelle Olley, who appeared as the centrepiece of McQueen's iconic 'Voss' show. Lending an academic slant to the project, fashion historian Judith Watt also discusses the late designer's work. — Archive Footage — Unseen McQueen Nick Knight & Alexander McQueen Revisit our 'Unseen McQueen' series for never-before-seen footage from the archives of Nick Knight. Check out the behind-the-scenes video from shoots for the likes of i-D, Visionaire and Puma, watch Knight discuss the footage with Lou Stoppard, or take a look at two candid archive interviews with the designer himself. — Exhibition — Nick Knight & Alexander McQueen From 19 March to 5 June In conjunction with the V&A's acclaimed exhibition 'Savage Beauty', our exhibition 'Nick Knight & Alexander McQueen' is open in SHOWstudio's gallery, 19 Motcomb Street, London. Drop in every weekday until 5 June 2015 to see a selection of fine art prints of Knight's most iconic and arresting Alexander McQueen imagery, including 'Blade of Light' and 'Devon'. — From the Archive — Transformer Alexander McQueen, Katy England & more Can't get enough McQueen? Watch the late designer turn a bridegroom into a bride in minutes. The archive gem sits alongside other fashion films by Erin O'Connor, Bobby Gillespie and Katy England, as well as an image gallery, a webcast of the shoot and an essay all exploring the theme of transformation.

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