10 Years of introducing Fresh Brands & New Designers
The longest running independent fashion trade event in
London, Margin is renowned for providing a successful
launchpad for directional new designers, alongside
credible established brands.
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Margin London was pleased to welcome the sounds of New York Club and Record Label Nublu who provided the soundtrack to the February 2008 edition.
As well as providing the backing soundtrack to the show, Nublu provided a limited-edition Margin CD exclusively for Margin visitors featuring new tracks from their stable of artists.
When people ask about the Nublu sound, Ilhan Ersahin, the bandleader and owner/founder of Nublu keeps the answer simple: We play music.
To explain a little more, though, the Nublu sound is a unique blend of elements that could only have been conjured up in the true melting pot of the world, New York City. It started off three years ago at 62 Avenue C with Ilhan and his friends some from Brazil, some from Eastern Europe, some from the UK, and some from the US. They would just come together and jam, their improvisations developing into compositions that grew out of all their influences, shared and individual: the soul of New Orleans, the rhythms of Sao Paolo, the edge of Bristol, the dub of Kingston, and the beats of DJs from across the globe. Eventually those jams became songs, and those momentary combinations of musicians became bands, bands like Kudu, The Brazilian Girls, Wax Poetic, Forro in the Dark, and Love Trio. All representing different moments in time and different sounds, but a similar ideal.
Nublu, the club and the record label, is not about a genre. It’s not about a type of person. It’s not even necessarily about music. Nublu is about right now.
MARGIN x NUBLU CD
1 + Kudu + Hot Lava + 2 + Nublu Orchestra + Downstairs + 3 + Wax Poetic + Guerra Aqui + 4 + Kudu + Love me in Your Language + 5 + Wax Poetic + Istanbul can be Dub + 6 + Love Trio in Dub feat. U-Roy + Goth Dub + 7 + Nublu Orchestra + Sciubba Diving + 8 + Our Theory + Radio + 9 + Forro in the Dark + Forrowest + 10 + Love Trio in Dub feat. U-Roy + Rock the Rhythm + 11 + Wax Poetic + Beauty (Brazilian Girls Remix) + 12 + Kudu + Hey 50 +
NEWS +
Margin has expanded the show by opening up an addtional 20% of floorspace to make room for the growing number of exciting UK and International start-ups looking to exhibit in London during London Fashion Week +
By opening up a previously unused area of the Margin venue to make for a larger Magazine and Media Lounge, the February 2008 edition has grown to over 90 exhibitors to create the largest curated selection of Mens and Womens streetwear exhibitors in Central London + By hand-picking great brands that Margin considers relevant and exciting to contemporary buyers and press, Margin has created our largest show to date and a one-stop selection in the very centre of London in Soho +
Margin is well known amongst key buyers and press for providing an affordable launchpad for new labels and the February 2008 edition is no exception with over 80% of exhibitors making their global debut +
Originally established to provide a relevant showcase for upscale streetwear brands such as Dephect, Lost Property and Ames Bros, the show has expanded gradually and carefully each season to encompass additional product areas.
The sharp tailoring and elegant designerwear of the Kreateur area has been honed each season to highlight cutting-edge garments with labels such as Social Suicide, Missmilne, Emily & Fin, and Dusty.
In August, the new accessories area GILD was added to the show to focus on directional accessories ranges by new brands such as Punky Pins, Pik & Pokket, Prod, and Zillion who will be exhibiting in the February GILD.
New for February 2008, Margin has added an area for eco-aware streetwear labels called TraidFare , highlighting brands that use organic fabrics and manufacture responsibly and sustainably such as Kuyichi, Komodo, THTC, Organic Stereo, Regenerate, Rise-Up, Moly Kulte and Jumble and other ethical fashion brands.
Margin will take place on the 10th 11th & 12th February 2008 at The Vinyl Factory Gallery in Soho , map online at www.margin.tv/map
PARTIES +
Margin is hosting two parties during London Fashion Week +
The first pre-show party takes place on Saturday the 9th February with Deers DJ’s Laurents from Bread & Honey, Kitsune’s Jerry Bouthier, and DJ Paulette from Mix Paris.
The second mid-show party takes place on Monday the 11th February organised by Margin exhibitors Bantum, Death Industries England, M.Y Clothing, Marmalade Ho and Regenerate, with DJ Example and Elementz, and UK Championship breakdancers Imperial Steps.
CD & SOUNDTRACK +
Margin is pleased to be welcoming New York record label Nublu Records to Margin London in February 2008. Nublu will be providing the backing soundtrack to the three days of the show as well as a limited-edition Margin x Nublu CD exclusively for Margin visitors +
ART +
PIMP ART is the new artist agency and subsidiary arm of the PIMP collective which incorparates the magazines, Pimp Guides. The PIMP platform has formed a roster of some of the most prolific artists worldwide, boasting highly-respected and internationally-acclaimed fine and graphic artists, graffiti writers, photographers and illustrators. Pimp will be installing their art in the Magazine Lounge at Margin London in February 2008 +
REFRESHMENT +
Margin is pleased to welcome back Firefly Tonics who will be providing complimentary refreshments for Margin visitors in February 2008 + With a range of healthy drinks that are sugar-free, Firefly Tonics are a blend of herbs and fruit juices created by expert herbalists + With names such as “Wake Up”, “Chill Out”, “De-tox”, “Love Potion” and “Health Kick”, the self-explanatory tonics are a natural way to refresh and revitalise + www.fireflytonics.com
MISSION + Margin exists to promote young upscale streetwear labels. The Original and the best platform for new talent for the over 6 years, Margin was established to help new labels reach a wider buying and press audience. Margin was created out of necessity. Retailers travel the world looking for the next big thing but are never going to find up-and-coming labels at a show whose costs prohibit fresh talent. The main drive of Margin was to establish a show where new young labels could find an affordable platform.
As you enter the industrial white brick basement in the heart of the trendy Carnaby shopping district, you are immediately greeted with the freshest talent at Margin. The first room is dedicated to up and coming labels who are attending Margin for the first time, while the second room holds regular contributors to the show who stand out for having unique twists to their collections. As one of the smaller London trade fairs, the intimate setting gave the show a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with press from directional magazines and buyers looking for the next big thing mingling with the enthusiastic labels.
Margin London is a trade fair which provides a platform for the latest designers and brands on the upscale streetwear scene to showcase their collections to the press and potential buyers, with many attending their first show. With designers from around the world participating, Margin demonstrated global talent at its quirkiest and most inventive. There was everything from kitsch laser cut jewellery to bags masquerading as speakers for your I pod, to two-in-one embellished sneakers which morph from a hi-top baseball shoe to a sandal: ideal for the frugal traveller.
A strong focus at the show was the use of clothing as canvases for graphics and illustrations, with many creators coming from backgrounds in graphic design rather than fashion. Some labels revived iconic and nostalgic images to adorn their wares while others sourced artwork from the newest and most original image makers on the scene. Influences came from a wide range of popular culture elements such as music, graffiti, character design, Japanese street fashion and comic books to name a few. Screen printed T-shirts with clever designs sat alongside retro prints and silhouettes interpreted for the contemporary market. Many labels originated from foreign waters and had developed traditional cultural aesthetics into modern streetwear, with a sense of national pride and global appreciation coming into play.
LINKS: http://www.mpdclick.com/
DISTRICT 6
Launched exclusively at Margin London, new record label District 6 showcased their range of music influenced clothing in August 07.
With artists including the superlative Nouvelle Vague and Nitin Sawhney, we were pleased to welcome District 6 who produced a limited-edition Margin CD exclusively for Margin visitors as well as providing the perfect Summer soundtrack to the show.
Nouvelle Vague’s stylish reworkings of 80’s classics have captured the hearts of all listeners across age groups. Their new album “Nouvelle Vague Presents: NEW WAVE” reverses the homages with new wave artists such as The Stranglers, Visage, and Joy Division covering classic tracks of our time.
1. ARNOLD LAYNE ETIENNE DAHO 2. SUMMER IN THE CITY COMATEENS 3. THE MODEL SNAKEFINGER 4. YOU REALLY GOT ME SILICON TEENS 5. I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE THE SLITS 6. MOVE ON UP THE FLYING LIZARDS 7. DANCE TO THE MUSIC TELEX 8. FAME DURAN DURAN 9. IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY RONNY 10.REFLECTIONS THE ORIGINAL MIRRORS 11. JE SUIS VENUE TE DIRE QUE JE ME’EN VAIS J OLEMAIRE & FLOUZE 12. HEROES NICO
Lifepod The next-generation boom boxes will be exhibiting in Gild at Margin in August.
Lifepod is an American range of bags that also happen to be the essential iPod add-on. With integrated speakers, you simply plug in your iPod or any other MP3 device to hook the music up to the built-in system.
Pictured here is the gold Rock Steady Stereo Beat Bag available in 4 colours, with the Cooler bag below (shown here in the Wood-grain print) which has a thermal-insulated beverage section as well as MP3 connectivity and radio.
Lifepod will be exhibiting exclusively in Europe at Margin London.
Launching exclusively at Margin London, new record label District 6 will be showcasing their range of music iinfluenced clothing in August 07. With artists including the superlative Nouvelle Vague and Nitin Sawhney, we’re pleased to announce that District 6 will be producing a limited-edition Margin CD exclusively for Margin visitors as well as providing the perfect Summer soundtrack to the show.
With artists including the superlative Nouvelle Vague and Nitin Sawhney, we’re pleased to announce that District 6 will be producing a exclusively for Margin visitors as well as providing the perfect Summer soundtrack to the show. Nouvelle Vague’s stylish reworkings of 80’s classics have captured the hearts of all listeners across age groups. Their new album “Nouvelle Vague Presents: NEW WAVE” reverses the homages with new wave artists such as The Stranglers, Visage, and Joy Division covering classic tracks of our time. jonas@thesocialfabric.com
Award-winning Californian Record Label Ubiquity Records returned to Margin in February 2007 with their range of music-influenced Mens- and womens-wear.
Award-winning Ubiquity produced their fourth limited-edition Margin CD exclusively for Margin visitors featuring tracks from fresh artists such as Shawn Lee, Radio Citizen, Nino Moschella, and Ohmega Watts, as well as providing the soundtrack to the show and the Margin 5th Birthday Party at the legendary venue of the Soho Revue Bar.
1. FRANCOISE HARDY
SHAWN LEES UR207 2. LISTEN HERE
EDDIE HARRIS UR038 3. BIRDS
RADIO CITIZEN UR196 4. HEADSTRONG
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA 5. WATCH
OWUSU & HANNIBAL UR199 6. KISS THE SKY
NINO M & SHAWN LEE UR205 7. YOUR LOVE (FEAT. TIFFANY SIMPSON)
Ohmega Watts UR174 8. WHAT IT’S ABOUT
OWUSU & HANNIBAL UR199 9. WELCOME TO THE PARTY (JAZZANOVA MIX)
THE HAR-YOU PERCUSSION GROUP 10. TAKE MY TIME (STAND UP) FEAT CHOKLATE
BREAKESTRA UR191 11. SUPPADUPPE
JOHN ARNOLD 12. THAT SOUND (FEAT. Lightheaded, The Procussions & Noelle)
Ohmega Watts UR174
UBIQUITY
Award-winning Californian Record Label Ubiquity Records returned to Margin in July 2006 with their range of music-influenced Mens- and womens-wear.
Ubiquity produced their third limited-edition Margin CD exclusively for Margin visitors featuring tracks from fresh artists such as Radio Citizen, Nino Moschella, Nomo, and Ohmega Watts, as well as providing the soundtrack to the show.
1. Everything
Radio Citizen UR196 2. The Fix
Nino Moschello UR193 3. Floor Rock
Ohmega Watts UR174 4. Legs
Darondo UR12148 5. Creole Girl
Victor Green - from Bay Area Funk 2 LH050 6. Didn’t you see her
Nino Moschello UR193 7. Groovin on Sunshine
Ohmega Watts UR174 8. How do you really feel (Cut Chemist Atkins Edit)
Breakestra UR178 9. Voices
Radio Citizen UR196 10. Delirium (Morgan Geist Tongues Remix)
Owisu & Hannibal UR183 11. In a Hurry
Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra UR186 12.Move
Ohmega Watts UR174 13. Fourth Ward
Nomo ; UR194 14. Seven Eight
Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra UR186
LIMITED-EDITION Margin CD by Ubiquity Records for Margin visitors.
Californian Record Label Ubiquity Records will be returning to Margin in July 2006 with their range of music-influenced Mens- and womens-wear.
Award-winning Ubiquity will be producing their third limited-edition Margin CD exclusively for Margin visitors featuring tracks from fresh artists such as Radio CItizen, Nino Moschella, Nomo, and Ohmega Watts, as well as providing the soundtrack to the show.
10 Years of introducing Fresh Brands & New Designers
The longest running independent fashion trade event in
London, Margin is renowned for providing a successful
launchpad for directional new designers, alongside
credible established brands.
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