The Camden Crawl – This Weekend

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That time of year has come around again, that time of year when you bond with random people, lose your voice, lose your wallet/phone/friends and quite possibly lose your dignity.. why yes; its The Gaymers Camden Crawl!
This weekend May 1st and 2nd will see over 40 venues in Camden open their doors to the UK public who have purchased tickets so see acts such as Kurran and The Wolfnotes, Akala, Eric Hassle, Midnight Juggernauts, The Blackout, Housse De Racket and Art vs. Science. Tickets are still available from the website up until 9am Saturday May 1st so head over if you make a last minute decision to attend!

To ensure an optimal ‘Crawl’ experience, we advise you wear comfortable shoes, travel light and get there early – this year’s line up is a big one so it’s sure to be packed out.

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The Standells Set To Play In The UK.. 40 Years Later

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The Californian mod/rock band that gained fame in the 1960’s is finally set to play their first ever gig in London in June, much to the delight of die-hard UK fans that missed out decades ago.

The band, who were responsible for the hit ‘Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White’ will be performing at 229 The Venue, on June 19th – for more information click here.


Editors new video – Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool

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The Editors new video for ‘Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool’ debuted last week, their 3rd single from album ‘In This Light and On This Evening’ which was released last October. The Birmingham based band were recently shot by Gavin Watson in Farah Vintage garb for the Artrocker Icons feature in Artrocker Magazine, so be sure to pick up a copy when it hits stands in May.

To keep up with tour dates and news on the band, head to their website at http://www.editorsofficial.com/.


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Winner, F-Tab competition winner in Dazed & Confused, April 2010

Dazed and Confused interviews our F tab designer winner, Jack Sunnucks, for their April issue.

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Behind The Scenes: AW10 Preview

Below are some sneak peek pictures of our AW10 photo shoot which was shot on a sunny day in East London by Gavin Watson, the photographer behind the books Skins, Skins and Punks and Raving ‘89 – all of which capture life through the eyes of Gavin; who was merely a teenager when he took to the streets with his camera documenting the skinhead subculture in the 80’s.
With the clothing styled by Way Perry, hair styled by Joe Mills and Emma Charlton from The Lounge in Soho, and grooming by Lucy Haydon Knowles, we can’t wait for you to feast your eyes upon the new AW10 collection which will be available from July at Urban Outfitters, ASOS, My-Wardrobe.com and Selfridges.

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Farah in Artrocker’s May Issue, Out Now

The latest issue of Artrocker magazine, featuring The Maccabees front man Orlando Weeks in Farah Vintage.

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The Maccabees;Taking On The UK.

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A lot has happened for The Maccabees over the past year; since releasing their second album ‘Wall Of Arms’ this time last year, they’ve been on tour, appeared on numerous radio shows, collaborated with other UK musicians and been photographed by Gavin Watson in Farah Vintage for Artrocker magazine.

So what can we expect next from these south london boys? Well, for the next 6 months they’ve got slots lined up at the Summersonic festival in Japan, and they are looking to debut new material the Reading and Leeds festivals where they’ll be playing on the main stage. You can also find them doing smaller shows around the UK.

For more information on where and when The Maccabees are playing, head to their myspace or their twitter pages.


Meet Our F-Tab Competition Winner Jack Sunnucks!

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Meet Jack Sunnucks, his entry won our design competition which will be featured on a t-shirt in our AW10 holiday collection that hits stores in November. We got a few words from him to find out his inspiration behind the design and what he’s currently working on.

What’s your background (education/work)?
I’m at Central St. Martins doing Fashion Communication & Promotion, in my spare time I DJ as the Anarchic Female.

Where did you find out about the Farah competition?
I found out about it through college.

Was the design that won you the contest your only draft?
Yes it was my only draft as it was a very instinctive design and very relevant to me; I find it exciting to do more spur of the moment things. Hence my last minute train journey to Milan tomorrow I suppose!

What materials did you use to create the F-tab logo?
It’s made out of black chiffon and dressmaking pins.

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How would you describe your style of design?
Hmmm. I’d say there’s several conflicts in what I do – being inspired by youth but also wanting things to look aged and decaying. Similarly, wanting to do beautiful things but loving dirt. Sort of like having a sparkly sticker covered phone in your bag but also Edgar Allen Poe. Which is actually what’s lurking in mine right now.

Who are your design inspirations?
Design Inspirations… My Grandmother really inspires me she’s very knowledgeable and kind whilst always looking killer. Seriously chic. Also I like noise rock bands.

What kind of projects are you currently working on?
Photography! I’ve been working on a long term project about the joys of being a young girl wearing Issey Miyake.

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Who are of your favourite artists/designers and why?
I love the photographer Sarah Moon so SO much and always have. Her work is poignant and delicate yet so full of force I think. Right now I love wearing Louise Gray’s clothes they make me so happy and positive feeling, such as her T-shirt with a heart cut out. Right now I’m wearing a big sheep skin coat with a hole cut out as obviously it’s raining and cold. And I watch Pedro Almodovar’s film constantly as they make me cry with laughter, but sometimes just cry, and are always incredible visually and musically.

Congratulations Jack!