MUSIC X FASHION

The two industries have always spilled into each other, it makes sense as a collaboration of the two would just make make more publicity for them, which is never a bad thing!

Designers have been pairing music with their catwalk shows for years, nothing new there, however the right song does have the ability to channel the aesthetic and feel they want their convey in a stronger way to their audience. Here is just some of the collaborations we have seen in music and fashion.

1.Dior Homme x Justice

In 2009, French electronic duo, Justice were on a high after release of debut LP, Cross.Creative director, Kris Van Assche approached them to produce an exclusive soundtrack to accompany Dior Homme's Spring/Summer catwalk show.

Dior Homme X Justice

2.malcolm mclaren and vivienne westwood

Although it wasn't officially known as a collaboration, the pair ran Sex, a boutique in Kings Road, London that specialised in fetish and bondage wear. They styled the Sex Pistols, who McLaren managed, and together shaped the development and look of the punk movement in the UK.

Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood

Sex Pistols

The Punk subculture has been inspiring fashion for years, here's just some examples of designers who have been influenced by punk..

Liz Hurley wearing Versace,1994

John Galliano, 2003

Helmut Lang, 2004

3.Rihanna X River Island

Pop singer Rihanna has already unveiled two collection for the high-street store, with a third and final range hitting the shop on November 15th. The collection launched in seven cities around the world and the first range was unveiled at London Fashion Week.The collaboration was a boost for the store, as it sold out quickly on line and publicised the brand abroad. Rihanna has said she designed every piece so she could wear it, and has been photographed regularly wearing the garments. I'm not sure how much input the singer really did have on the range, but it seemed to work, although it was expected really as she has a huge following. As expected from Rihanna, the collection contained lots of crop-tops,mesh fabric and bomber jackets, the range was definitely inspired by her signature urban style.

Rihanna wearing Rihanna for River Island

4.Hedi Slimane X rockstars

I've posted previously about Saint Laurent's rock star campaign, created by Slimane, featuring four self styled musicians including Courtney Love and Marilyn Manson. He has also worked with The Kills,The libertines and David Bowie. He also created Rock Diary, a series of portraits of rock stars and musicians, that started online , and have since been published into a book. Musicians featured include Amy Winehouse,Pete Doherty and John Lydon.

Rock Diary: Hedi Slimane

Amy Winehouse

Pete Doherty

Miles Kane

John Lydon

Courtney Love

We've also seen creatives from one industry sway into another, such as Kate Moss who has had a number of musical endeavours, which include, playing tambourine for Oasis,producing vocals for Primal Scream and working with ex-lover Pete Doherty's band, Babyshambles. We've also seen Kanye West produce his own fashion line (although it flopped) , and Lana Del Rey, who not only collaborated with H&M but has a Mulberry bag named after her! What's your favourite fashion x music collab?!

Vivienne Westwood x LUSH

Did you know? ..Every Christmas the UK uses enough wrapping paper to wrap the world nine times! 

Vivienne Westwood has partnered up with one of my favourite cosmetics brand, Lush for a second time, to design a 100 percent organic cotton scarf. The 'Climate knot-wrap can either be worn like a scarf or used instead of gift wrap. The scarves will come in two colours and the design is inspired by Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese style of wrapping everything from gifts to groceries,to care for the environment and reduce waste.  Many of the knot wrap scarves are made from recycled plastic bottles.

Lush shares ethics close to the designers heart, such as helping fight climate change, as well as campaigning for environmental,animal and human rights issues, so it makes sense that they would collaborate for a good cause.

Vivienne Westwood has said "These Climate Revolution not-wraps can replace wrapping paper and will last a lifetime. More important, when you buy them you join an uprising: the climate revolution that we need if we are to have a future that we can survive and thrive in."

I think the scarves are such a simple way to save on so much waste every year, and the money made goes to a good cause so they're definitely worth investing in this Christmas!

The knot-wraps go on sale on November 8th and all proceeds go to raising awareness for the climate revolution and other charities involved in the cause. They are also available online at www.lush.com

Vivienne Westwood x heritage

Vivienne Westwood has collaborated with five British heritage brands, for a capsule collection called Vivienne Westwood(heart). The collection is a celebration of British quality and craftmanship. There has been a lot of focus on British brands, and I think it's a great idea to purchase quality items made in Britain, especially as we are still in recession, I definitely agree with Westwood's quality over quantity values.

The five chosen brands are luggage label Globe Trotter,Outerwear specialist Gloverall, cashmere and knitwear label Johnstons of Elgin, hat designers Lock&Co, and luxury sock brand Pantherella.  The brands are all between 75 and 346 years old and fit into her quality over quantity ethos. Vivienne Westwood also recently teamed up with British brand The Cambridge Satchel Company to create a collection of limited edition satchels which look amazing, so I can't wait to see the outcome of the British heritage collaboration!

The items will be available from the Conduit Street and King's Road stores in London and at viviennewestwood.com