Untouched Supermodels

Natalia Vodianova by Scott Trindle

As Viva Models launches in London a set of beautiful images of some of the world's top supermodel's were Photographed by Scott Trindle. The big buzz is about the fact that these naturally breathtaking women are on displayed unretouched, "flaws" and all. But let's face it; they still look better than us and you can't hate them for it. Check out Scott's other work. We love him!

http://www.scotttrindle.com/women_01.html

Oo La Lindsay!

In a film shot by Richard Phillips, Lindsay Lohan looks.. well she looks beautiful. Oh Lindsay please stay outta jail and get back to what you do best!

PARIS V NEW YORK

We don't know about you but we like to start our day with two things: coffee and a illustration fix. VM has give us just that with http://parisvsnyc.blogspot.com/. If you need such a fix or want a quick laugh check out his blog.

BRITS UP

Resident Blanc blogger Maria Mcmenemy went along to the opening of the new Burberry Brit store in Covent Garden last week. Many a glass of champagne and some micro-sushi later, here's a snippet of what she got up to! 

Nadia of FROUFROUU & Maria







Jackie of PLATFORM PRINCESS

JOIN US ONLINE WHILE WE TWEET AND SUCH

Join us on facebook and Twitter! As we get closer to our launch we will post things about our Contributers!

Thank Ya

Osklen

Osklen, the master of eco-fashion, crafts sportswear collections from sustainable fabrics and recycled items, like plastic bottles and fish skins. The S/S 2011 collection "Ocean" takes inspiration from the beautiful ocean waters of Rio. Here's a look at this unique and innovative Brazilian label....


oceans - osklen s|s collection 2011 SPFW from Osklen on Vimeo.

THE BLACK REMBRANDT

Our good friend Mohammed Abbagana is a graphic artist and illustrator and his work has just been featured at St. John's Wood and Hampstead  stations. He's a great artist and a cool guy so check out his facebook page for more info about him and his work.

https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=71284723981

What's Up Yohji!

Yohji Yamamoto talks about making success babies with Adidas (Y-3) and shares his thoughts on fashion innovation in "This is My Dream" a documentary directed by Theo Stanley.

SAI

Sai Bennet @ Storm Models may look like a sweet innocent English rose, but we had the pleasure of working with her the other day and the girl is FEIRCE! We can't wait to see her burn up campaigns very soon!

CHAINS OF LOVE

Getting our Monday morning magpie fix through online jewellery site THE CHAINS OF LOVE. This collection of gorgeous body chains including head-pieces, necklaces and chunky rings are hand-made designs by sassy Canadian Melissa Barber, check her blog HERE.


'LIKE' The Chains of Love Facebook page HERE and get yoself some swag, theres a giveaway going on! Go get chained UP.

MOONWALK

We caught up with Cincinnati home-boys WALK THE MOON last night as they smashed The Old Queens Head in Islington. Infectious harmonies, gorgeous choruses and a whole lotta hip shakin made for one of the best live performances we've seen all year. Check out tourdates and such HERE & check out their new video for 'Anna Sun' right here... 

SISTER WIFE

Can't get enough of Alex Winston right now. The gorgeous brunette has been making her mark on the New York and London music scene for the past year, and her soulful gorgeousness radiates modern femininity. Not only does she grace the stage with her own husky-voiced presence, Alex has her two best gurl-friends along-side her singing harmonies. What more could a girl want?




Check out Alex's facebook page HERE

and check her new vid for Sister Wife after le jump...









Alex Winston - "Sister Wife" from stereogum on Vimeo.

SUGARSPOON

LOVE Australian brand ONE TEASPOON - especially their Denim 2011 promo video (scroll down under). The new collection is packed with surf-rock denim just in time for summer. Never have so many good things been crammed into one sentence.








  


Winter Denim 2011 from One Teaspoon on Vimeo.

FRESH FACE

Blanc caught up with model & musician James Cox last week for a little shoot around town. Represented by AMCK Models, James has been busy working the london fashion scene for the past year. He also rawks out with London-based 'surf-trash' foursome CROWS, who will be releasing their debut E.P on 9th of May. 


Listen to CROWS HERE 

Photos by Maria Mcmenemy

Fashionable Grannies!!

The U.S and several other countries will be celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday. So we thought this would be a great time to announce our tribute to the grandest mother of them all, Grannies. It's about time we celebrate the women who made "Grandma Chic" possible. 

We are searching for chic “Silver Fox’s” to post on our Facebook page for our “Fashionable Grannies” feature. This is your opportunity to share images of the fierce “Silver Fox” in your life. 


So if your grandma can’t leave the house without her hair perfectly set under her Hermès scarf and ruby red Dior lipstick or she was a show stopper in her day share her with the world.


Now for some funny moments from the 80's Grannies of Fashion.  

IRON

Fallen in love with WOODKID's new video for IRON featuring Agyness Deyn, directed by Yoann Lemoine.