R.I.P - Alexander McQueen

So sad to here the news of the death of a true creative visionary yesterday!

Alexander McQueen: Inspiring, daring, cutting-edge, pioneering, imaginative, innovator...

are some words that spring to mind... and still seem to underestimate his creative talent...

a sad loss not just for fashion, but for what creativity stands for!

Below is a clip of a memory I have from 1999 when, for me, his genius really shone through...

I became a fan and took interest from this moment on...

STANLEY KUBRICK - R.I.P.

It's 10 years to the day since the late great Stanley Kubrick passed :-( There will never be a filmmaker who has the 

same level of craft or vision he held. I so wish he had be able to live to make his A.I. project instead of Spielberg.

And below another maverick creative, Brain Eno talking about the very underrated Kubrick film - Barry Lyndon...

TERRY RICHARDSON - Raw Start

Terry Richardson created a style and look I like to call raw, which through the 00s has been so copied and almost

become overused, especially in editorial / fashion. When you see his work these days, it still has that edge and

beauty (just more shinny maybe). Check this clip above where he talks about the start of his career. Sticking with 

the style after being ridiculed shows real passion and dedication to something you believe in. Nice one Terry ;-)

More of the video interview...

A WILD COMBINATION - Arthur Russell

On Friday after work I caught a great little documentary about Arthur Russell, the musical innovator who sadly died in 92.

He crossed many musical boundaries, fusing styles by working on disco, folk, dance and more experimental projects.

There was also a face to face with the director after the film, which gave more insight into the making and Arthur himself.

It's just been released on DVD, so if you're a fan of music this is a must see!

GEORGE LOIS - Slams Esquire Cover

Legendary Esquire designer/AD slams the October Esquire cover design!

This guy is a legend and knows what he's talking about, he saved MTV in the beginning!

Video interview here... 

Brave move by Esquire, bad headline though and I'm sure they could have done something more creative?

TINKER HATFIELD - Inspiration Interview

As we all know inspiration is everywhere, and in this clip above Nike designer

Tinker Hatfield talks us through one of his major creations. Fantastic how he

jumped from one creative industry into another. Would be great if companies 

or big brands would set up exchange programs for creatives, imagine the influx

of fresh ideas and new approaches formed?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Stanley Kubrick

Today would have been the birthday of the late great Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 - march, 1999)

The maverick director has influenced all aspects of the movie world, the likes of which will never be seen

again. His meticulous approach has often been described as lunatic, but I find it so inspiring and love to

hear all the stories that back this up. Check out this brand new documentary... Stanley Kubrick's Boxes 

And probably the best documentary about him - A Life In Pictures

1997 - Master Of The Internet

This guy got his 15 minutes of fame and helped people join a revolution ;-)

Or is this one big very well done ironic fake? I can't tell as I've worked with these type of people :-)

MASTER COMMUNICATOR - George Lois

I think I became aware of George Lois when his book $ellebrity came out and I then realised how 

influential he was to advertising. He created the concept of celebrity to sell product, amongst other things...

which is still a huge appeal today. But I just love how he turned the failing MTV project round. Legend!

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