French artist Thomas Lelu’s artwork is really original – Here is a review of 3 series of his work, entitled Pinup, Playmate and Mgzn in hi-res ~ exclusivity for CyanaTrendLand .

Born and based in Paris, Thomas Lelu is a writer and artist represented by the Dominique Fiat Gallery in Paris, He is also the new Art Director of PLayBoy France. For those painting, Thomas used acrylic paints on some vintage erotic magazines – And if you are in Paris you can go check the exhibit at the Fiat gallery [11am to 7pm - 16, rue des Coutures Saint-Gervais 75003 Paris]

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Named after a Victorian euphemism for a woman’s skill in the bedroom, designers Nikki Dekker and Maayan Zilberman have created intimates that balance provocation and humor, intelligence and sensuality with their The Lake & Stars label.

The collections showcase the creative duo’s strong, classic, sexy aesthetics and the new Spring/Summer lookbook 2010,  shot by New York based Tom Hines, completes the feminine and sensual look with a little hint of danger.

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How amazing is Karisia Paponi’s graduate collection !? Entitled “It’s Four O’Clock” she presented it at the June 09 Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts graduate shows. I am pretty amazed by her skills…

Inspired by Porcelain prints from the 19th century and between flowers and ceramic tea sets patterns, she read well the future trends coming for a/w 2010. Keep an eye on her, she could be one of the next big name in the Fashion/Couture industry…

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Rozanna Hawksley’s brilliantly eery work reminds me so much of Francis Bacon’s paintings. Their austere expression deals with aspects of the human condition, particularly death. “Rozanne Hawksley combines textiles, found objects and embroideries to create small-scale textile installations. They all pack an emotional punch, many dealing with themes of loss, isolation and the effects of war (Hawksley herself was a war-time evacuee).” Her work is accompanied by a self-titled book written by Mary Schoeser, which studies the artist’s process and expression.

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In the same style as the Louboutin Ad campaign, except here it is not fashion, but weapons. The Russian based illustration studio Geliographic decided to mix classic still life paintings, with modern weapons. An interesting mix that grabbed my attention!

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In celebration of the 25 years of London Fashion Week, Temperley London partnered with NY based production studio LEGS (part of the Milk Studios) and created this 12-foot-tall Circus Zoetrope to showcased their Spring 2010 collection. It was unveiled last week during New York Fashion Week & is now in London for London Fashion week.

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M83 : We Own the Sky

M83 is Frenchman Anthony Gonzalez, and one of the genre shoegazing’s most notable acts. For this track and the rest of the accompanying album he used only keyboards and instruments from the 70’s and 80’s with the exception of computers used in the recording process. The result is another example of what I call “future retro”. Taking us back  to the past while somehow simultaneously casting us into the future. Be sure to check out his music videos too, they are amazing! Enjoy…

Listen to “We own the sky”  here

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There was something so refreshing about London Fashion Week this round. I felt this feeling of tireless radiance throughout most of the shows. There was color, shape, textile development, and risk that altogether excited me much more than New York. Of course in the midst of this overwhelming dynamic there were bits of undismissable disappointment, like Christopher Kane’s presentation, one of the shows I anticipate most each season. It breaks my heart even verbalizing the thought, but that is the nature of this business, it’s hard to reinvent yourself each season with something more than perfection. On the bright side of the catwalk was Mark Fast’s blossoming knitwear, Mathew Willaimsons intergalactic shields of armour, Peter Pilotti’s impressionistic prints, Paul Smith’s Tribal remix, Burberry Prorsum’s royal chic, Julien McDonald’s and Josh Goot’s balanced graphics, and House of Holland’s pop culture femme fatale. A very inspiring week of fashion! To see the New York Fashion Week Review click here.

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James Reynolds’s series of photographs documenting former Death Row prisoners’ requests for their last meal before execution, called Last Suppers.  Dont know if its real or not, but I love the concept

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Following the much-anticipated Jimmy Choo for H&M, its now time to turn to the “Queen of Knits” Sonia Rykiel to be the next guest designer for Swedish Fashion mogul H&M. A lingerie collection will be launched across 1,500 H&M stores worldwide on December 5th, whilst the collection will also retail in major Sonia Rykiel boutiques across the globe.

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Jewelry Collection

Almost a year ago we featured Tedwalk, a runway an exhibition of Ted Noten’s work (see here), and since then I have been fascinated with his concepts and non-conformist design methods. I was searching around to see some news about him and I found all these great images of his work. Featured here is his jewelry collection, “Haunted by 36 Women” based on the stereotypical perceptions of Women.

Noten seems to find inspiration in everything. To create this jewelry collection he collected second hand accessories, construction material, jewels and cuddly toys to create an assemblage or portrait of each type of woman. By using the Rapid Prototyping technique, these assemblages are transmuted into scale models in every size and material possible, even as tiny as a ring. All details are visible in the object that is then built up from synthetic or precious metal powder, pressed into a ring or bracelet. This technique allows the jewelery maker to make rings suitable (and affordable!) for all clients. The last phase is a unique piece, cast in solid gold.

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Salem: Redlights

Im currently obsessed with Salem’s slo-mo, Chopt N Screwd hip hop beats bathed in nihilism and waves of dread. They describe their sound as: “being underwater at night.” In case you were wondering, they did indeed name their band after the Salem Witch Trials. This band is dark in a delicious way. Their second EP, Water, will be out on XL in February, with an album to follow. In the meantime, listen to Redlights below.

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The stunning redhead, Karen Elson, is looking particularly ethereal in the Fall/Winter Lula cover and editorial shot by Catherine Servel and styled by Leith Clark.

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Silenced Walter PPK, Desert Eagle .50 and Magnum .357. Girls wear Louis Vuitton.

In exclusivity for TrendLand,  Robert Jonas Toth drew these amazing fashion Illustrations : Trendy Girls with Guns – In these drawings you see the essence of high fashion’s next season – in a slightly different way…

M-72 Light anti-tank javelin & AK-47 Kalashnikov. Girls wear Chloé.

. These outfits are the world’s greatest designers’ best pieces and after a friend of Robi’s suggested to him, he fit the world’s most famous arms with them.Why? Because they fit… These cultist weapons are as important in the world of arms as the key elements, patterns, textures and trends in the world of high fashion.

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We love (extreme) luxury phones, and this Amosu Diamond Blackberry is definitely one of them ! With 350 hours of craftsmanship and nearly 4,459 diamonds for a total of almost 29 carats mounted on 18K gold it comes with a Global Concierge Service and only 3 will ever be made !

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