Commonn x House of Billiam

As before. The collaboration with the new store opening in Northampton very soon called Commonn. Inspired by the Nike Air Max 90 'InfraRed' we did a hood and varsity jacket for them. They will be stocking brands such as Grenson, Trickers, Levi Vintage, Red Wings, amongst other streetwear brands. Here are some pics of the samples:

Commonn project.

Collaborations

We at House of Billiam have been pretty busy. Order from Japan has come in. stocking at stores such as United Arrows, Shelter, 10 Corso Como, Corner CDG, Isetan, amongst other great boutiques.

We are currently working on a fair few collaborations and sample packs for a few stores. One of them being a shop in Northampton, called Commonn (yes double N), which will be opening soon. For them we will be doing a Nike Air Max 90 'Infrared' inspired Varsity jacket and Hoody. As soon as the sample are done pictures will be up. Until then you can admire my favourite colorway in the Max 90 and a sneak peek :)

Can you tell what it is yet??

Where can I get those?

I have been going a bit shoe crazy at the moment! I guess I am just rewarding myself for all the hard work I have been doing.... like a pat on the back but alot more satisfying. Animal print is pretty big on my feet right now, Leopard in particular. Acne recently showed there 2010 Spring collection and in amongst it was what looked like a high top canvas shoe, detailed with animal print on the heel unit and a transparent plastic boot pull. Very nice indeed and I would like it, so anyone has seen it on sale please don't hesitate to holla at me!

Where's Bobbito when you need him?!

BLOCK colours

Brief preview of a project/collaboration; Clothsurgeon x House of Billiam. Will be sold in certain selected stores. It has been fairly difficult sourcing the perfect quality fabrics in the desired colours, and tones.

coming soon... Hopefully!!

Bargain pick up

After attending a show at Free Masons Hall, I wandered about the shops and came across a vintage store on Drury Lane. Initially caught my eye with various vintage Nike trainers in a glass cabinet. In amongst the cabinet was some real rarities. Jordan 1 deadstock, vintage blazer, vintage Jordan VI, VII.... it was very exciting I looked round then came across this lovely vintage Versace tie, with its signature print Medusa heads. More brilliantly it was in a bargain basket where everything in it was £5!

3 piece double breasted suit and i'm ready.

Inspiration for undercut...

... may have come from this image. French civillians shave a womens head as punishment for collaborating with the Germans (1944). A popular cut nowadays in the East End of London, im currently sporting one myself but without the curtains as I did have in my my more youthful years.

What goes around....

Almost here.

Looks incredible cant wait to watch this, added 3-d feature also. To mark the launch of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Selfridges, Disney and Alice Temperley are partnering to host a wondrous Alice themed party this London Fashion Week.

The event will celebrate the worldwide release of Disney Alice in Wonderland, the launch of Alice Temperley’s newest venture, Alice by Alice Temperley and the unveiling of Selfridges’ Alice in the Wonder Room shop and window scheme. Takes place at Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, Entrance via Edward Mews W1U 1AT tomorrow at 8.23 pm.

"I'm late I'm late For a very important date. No time to say "Hello." Goodbye. I'm late, I'm late, I'm late."

Don't be LATE!




In cinemas March 5th!!

Natural wear and tear PT.2

The jeans are doing quite well on the legs of Bendy. Quite well meaning they are getting messed up rather quick which is the puropose of him wearing them none stop for 6 months. Saying that it is pretty hard to destruct a pair of quality Levi's.

Progress.

Just for me

As I have been working very hard making nice things for other people I decided to do some overtime and make myself something pretty. Huge admirer of varsity jackets, I thought i'd make myself an all black one. With simple but quirky details. Two internal iPhone pockets, lamb nappa sleeves, cashmere wool body, thick wool ribbing, feather and tassel detail. Just waiting for my buttons to arrive.

This could spark a frenzy.

Always wanting something.

Levi Vintage 1944 501 Rigid
Vintage posters

Taxidermy- Monkey skull

Dress Brogue shoe

Stussy Hambleton shoe

Junya Watanabe x Mackintosh Jacket

Always.

R.I.P McQueen

Death of one of the greatest British designers. Lee Alexander McQueen. Aged 40. 1969-2010.

The good die young.

Terry

No words sorry.

A Day in the life of a talented Pervert. Sorry SMP

Photoshoot at The Connaught Hotel, Mayfair.

Well Mayfair is quite an intimidating place, when you dont have a couple of Million in the bank! We went to The Connaught Hotel to do a mini shoot, of the new garments we have been working on. The surroundings were very English, decorated in rich mahogany and brass frames giving off the scent that Ron Burgundy is quite accustomed too. On arrival we saw Jodie Kidd and then later appeared Cat Deeley and 'the body' Elle McPherson. I soon realised it was not the place where you ask for a photo, that was definate un-cool thing to do, and plus I was more interested in the Leeds United game.

Thanks to Tinko the Polish Prince

Diptrics Showroom

Samples of House of Billiam hoodies and varsity jackets were recently sent to Japan, to the Diptrics showroom for buyers to come and view. Their beautiful showroom is set up at their premises in Aoyama, Tokyo's fashion centre. If you're eagle-eyed you may well spot a new House of Billiam garment. We'll give you an official look at that soon. It sat well amongst other labels such as Jeremy Scott, PAM, Adam Kimmel, Gourmet Shoes and Linda Farrow eyewear to name a few. They got a good review and we now await a huge order. :)

DIPTRICS.

Fluff SB Party

The day of the party I was tad disappointed as I went to get myself some new kicks, but unfortunately they did not have my size. I do get very depressed when this happens. Anyway Nike Sportswear held the gathering later that day for the release of the Nike Fluff SB, in London. So I ventured down. Free beer. Free book and bumped into a few friends not seen in a while. Was a good event and was pretty tipsy by the time we left. Thanks to Nehjat for the invite and the brilliance of free things, few snaps from the get together:

Best things in Life are FREE!