Japan's Meadham Kirchoff

It's a riot of colour, quirky make-up and fun that would normally be associated with London Fashion Week. London town has no monopoly on being hip and edgy though. This is Tokyo!

Hiroko Koshino's collections have a real Meadham Kirchoff vibe to them. Clashing patterns, crazy hair and quirky shoes are all present.

A great youthful attitude and aesthetic from a 76 year old!

Wacky hair, footwear and fur collar in 2012.

This is how I've spent 2013 so far. 

2010's sleeping bag stylee.

Flowers were the inspiration for this year's show at Tokyo Fashion Week.

"I wanted to give the clothing the suggestion of flower buds swelling, draping and rounded at the shoulders".

Her lips remind me of the Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland. 

I call this the 'potato crisp' silhouette. It's a 'sensation'.

Love the tights.

Great prints.

Finally

Wonderful kimono touches in a delicious East meets West collection.

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Meadham Kirchoff Autumn Winter 2012

Meadham Kirchoff put the fun in the fashion. They followed the wonderful s/s 2012 Courtney Love tribute with this rainbow of colours for a/w 2012. A riot of prints, stripes and tartan.

It was party time on the catwalk as models danced to the pop tunes. 

Lots of clashing colours in this unashamed love of popular culture.

Tinsel has never looked so stylish.

They are partial to a bit of glitter.

Have a peek at the video. They love grunge and are as inspired by music as much as fashion.

The design duo graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2002 and have been designing womenswear since 2006. A 70s disco vibe was updated to 2012 hotness.

A luxurious take on rebellious teenage fashion.

Cyndi Lauper inspired hair.

Make-up inspired by drag artists, Boy George and witches.

The Mac colour palette.

Nail stylee.

"Hey don't be making remarks about my teeth. You get's me!"

Finally
The force is strong with Meadham Kirchoff. Jedi designers!

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Grunge Style

Grunge music started in Seattle and was at its peak from the mid 80s to the mid 90s. A mix of indie rock, punk and metal, many of its songs dealt with anxiety, anger, frustration and social alienation. Nirvana above and Courtney Love below are it's icons. 

Grunge fashion style has still continued as a trend and is a big influence in some of our Narzipan clothes especially our draped designs. We appreciate the non-conforming attitude, the anti-commerce and anti-fame/celebrity vibe of its pioneers. Below we'll take a look at how grunge started and who still rocks the trend now.

Nirvana

Nirvana are the Gods of Grunge. The Seattle superstars album Nevermind has sold over 30m copies worldwide

74m youtube views.

Ripped denim and dressing for the outdoors was a very prominent look.

Lank hair and bleached hair were major trends. Baggy jumpers and cardies were worn to threads.

Some unusual poses here.

Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is another Seattle band and they formed in 1990. Their 'Ten' album is one of grunge's defining moments too.

Courtney Love

Courtney formed the band Hole in 1989. She married Kurt in 1992.

She would burn the ends of her hair with a cigarette for her unique look.


Their 1991 album Live Through This has sold millions of copies.

In the pics below you will see so many of them influenced by Courtney's style and spirit.

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland are the band from Minnesota that kicked their friend Courtney Love out in 1989! Check the dreads!


Grunge Fashion Now
Grunge style is still around in various forms. It's often more glam and less baggy especially on celebrities.

Rita Ora & Rihanna

Mary Kate Olsen

Alice Dellal

Our blog heroes models Tara Gill And Jenny Albright


Johnny Depp

Wiz Khalifa


On the catwalk

Some images from cool tumblr site http://grunge-style.tumblr.com/











More cool grunge peeps

Surely the most stylish homeless person in the world. Brother Sharp makes his looks from discarded clothing

Narzipan Grunge

Both our couture collections are influenced by Grunge fashion.

In our street wear collection it influenced the leather draping and baggy style of the clothes.

Narzipan Grunge Jewellery

Our hand-made jewellery will help you accessorize your grunge stylee.

Finally

Meadham Kirchhoff did an amazing Courtney Love tribute for their s/s2012 collection. Bleached blonde hair and bright red lipstick everywhere.

New blog on Grunge Style 2013 click here

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