Happy 1 Year to LAB

To celebrate the one year anniversary, Australian label Local Art Base (LAB) has launched an online boutique currently available for Australian clients.

For overseas requests, contact the Team @ LAB, email: info@labgallerie.com, who shall do their best to fulfilled your order.

The photo to the left is a collage of all the showings that LAB has presented to date.

Over the past year; I have thoroughly enjoyed covering designer Chris Cheng at LAB; therefore, I want to wish you a heartfelt happy birthday.

Photo Copyright Local Art Base.

“Beautiful Minds” with LAB | Su du est

In the past, I have reviewed several collections from Chris Cheng’s main line, which bears the title LAB Local Art Base.

Now, I would like to introduce you to the premium line at LAB, which is entitled LAB Su du est.

Chris has truly outdone himself with this line’s 2010 autumn/winter collection called “Beautiful Minds,” which is inspired by lunacy and insanity—an eventful twist on hospital chic that plays on matters of the mind.

The collection draws influence from a range of films, including Requiem for a Dream, Fightclub, Amelie, and Clockwork Orange.

Reflecting the layers of the conscious mind, the collection abounds in pleating and folds.

The lookbook stills have been taken from a short film, which vividly introduces the collection.



Photo & slideshow Copyright LAB GALLERIE ®.
Art Direction - Chris Cheng
Styling Assist - Aska Yokoyama
Hair & Makeup - Jo Candelaria
Photography - David Taylor
Film Director - Harry Triglone
Backstage Fotos - Fernando Barraza
Model - Joseph. S
Model - Ben. F
Shoes Courtesy of Diesel - Black Gold.

LAB & Stables: the Japanese Exclusive

Local Art Base (LAB) is celebrating its second season in Japan with a look book exclusively for the Japanese market.

The 2010 spring/summer collection remains the same, but the theme of the look book is “Stables” with a Japanese twist!

Here is a sneak peek:



For more reading on LAB, please refer to previous articles:
"Love is a Stranger" Lookboook from LAB
"Love is a Stranger" with LAB

LAB for Japan Exclusive
アートディレクション Art direction - Chris Cheng
スタイルアシスタント Styling Assistant - Aska Yokoyama
カメラマン Photographer - Thi Nguyen for BW Agency
カメラマンアシスタント Photographer - Ichiroo for BW Agency
ヘアメイク Hair & Makeup - Jo Candelaria
モデル Models - Jaymes. T @ Chadwicks & Ma’te. G

"Love is a Stranger" Lookboook from LAB

Several days ago, I posted an article entitled “Love is a Stranger” with LAB, in which I narrated the general plot of Madame Butterfly.

Tonight, I just received the “Love is a Stranger” Lookbook from designer Chris Cheng, and I wanted to post it immediately.

Enjoy the fresh colors and new trends soon coming your way!



Credits:
LAB H O M M E PE10'
Art Direction - Chris Cheng
Photography - Romain Machefer
Hair & Makeup - Danii Harry
Models - Jason.B @ Chadwick & Scott.B
Shot on Location: Paddington, AUS. Courtesy of Iain Dawson Gallery www.iaindawson.com
Shot on Location: Sydney, AUS. Courtesy of Montique Exclusive Furniture www.montique.com.au

"Love is a Stranger" with LAB

When Giacomo Puccini wrote the tragically romantic opera Madame Butterfly at the turn of the 19th century, I doubt he was expecting to inspire a entire line of menswear!

Set in a home within the city of Nagasaki in the 1890’s, Madame Butterfly narrates a story of a dashing US Navy officer who falls in love with a 15-year-old girl whom he compares to a fragile butterfly.

From the beginning of time, soldiers have been falling in love with someone where they are stationed. This is precisely what designer Chris Cheng of the Sydney-based company Local Art Base (LAB) had in mind for spring/summer 2010:

“My aim for this collection is to emulate the mental processes of soldiers in love. Just like love, the pieces had to have an element of longevity in them, but yet variations that celebrate the emotional landscapes of someone that's deeply in love. Classic styles were updated with unexpected fabrics or applications to provide something of interest and something that speaks to the heart.”



Photo & slideshow Copyright Local Art Base.