NYC Summer - Sterling8

An amazing adventure was undertaken by Jeffrey Michael Design this summer in trecking halfway across the world to our friends in New York City.

Originally undertaken to create the looks and album cover / single coves for the talented and amazing Sterling8 , the summer turned into a place to create new exciting contacts, and to meet ever talented new JMD artists (more on that in the next blog).

So to begin, the summer went off with a big bang in the creation of the image and looks for Sterling8 and his newly released first single Hypnotized.

Full of beat, soul, and Sterling's characteristic high 'falsetto' the track is a smash hit in the dance clubs already, and pumping its way into remix after remix (best being the German remix available for download by Sven Erler!) The track was created by the talented Gaetano Lattanzi of Caelum Entertainment.

The look I created for Sterling8 was "organic futurism", a play between a not to distant future and the earth, in which design and clothing had morphed so far as to come back around to the organic natural materials. This piece (below), titled "Aztec Warrior" has shapes designed in a protective armor patterning, while the materiality contradicts the piece in its soft, colorful layered papers.

The next look (below) along the same theme needed to create a new look for his soon to be released second single which is a sweet, sexy, and powerful creator playing off the instinct for love. Therefore the piece was darker, more mysterious, and played into the duality by pairing a glass woven corset, with a soft organic neckpiece made of flowing red maple leaves. Both piece reflect off of each other to create a dynamic and exciting soon to be release for his upcoming song.

The last look was a mix of the dynasties that Sterling is so attracted to; Egypt, Atlantis, and Rome, all in the styling and hair (created by the fantastic Broadway hair and makeup Jon Carter who came in with his fantastic team for the shoots). All the fantastic photos were shot by Shelby Chan, noted fashion and product photographer, who we had the amazing fortune of working with.

Looking forward to the next few weeks in which you will see Sterling8 on the radio, in performance, and releasing his next few tracks. Watch out Caelum Entertainment! You have a fireball ready to explode! Find out more information about Sterling8 on his website at http://www.sterling8music.com/ and make sure to follow him on twitter at @sterling8music

Jeffrey x

London Fashion Week & JMD

A new season of fashion with Jeffrey Michael Design presented in many new and exciting ways. Several amazing contacts have been made for new projects with fantastic new magazines and online publications, as well as the royalty of British Pop. JMD was a contributing editor during fashion week for the ongoing tweeting and response to all the fashion shows seen by LABB magazine (current issue below) and all of its emerging artists, and had an opportunity to view new and exciting designers and fashion shows this season at the ON/OFF venue, and with Vauxhall Fashion Scout. JMD seen with LABB magazine at the Lako Bukia show above enjoying the fierce and flowing creations of a truly inspiring and talented creator.

Some of the exciting new upcoming projects brought from meetings at the fashion runways of London Fashion Week include negotiations for a second piece with Diana Vickers, who this month is on the cover of Random Magazine wearing a couture one of a kind lightup paper dress by JMD (below, at newstands NOW ! ), and with Shingai Shoniwa of the Noisettes who will be soon wearing her own one of a kind creation made specifically created for her persona.

Other collaborations include a featured piece on the cover of Sideview Magazine on their exciting yet to be announced covermodel (who I know and am so excited to be working with!), and a cover spot on the upcoming Womens Issue of LABB magazine (more info as able to be printed out to the world). Finally a new spread in Idol Magazine with a custom made piece specifically for the magazine, and negotiations to begin with the luscious BLOW magazine.

During fashion week JMD was also contacted by TOP10 Magazine to contribute his piece to an exciting article about "Young Fashion Week" in which Daria Shopovalova (above) , famous model, presentor, and magazine editor, wore and glamorously displayed upon herself the couture showpiece that is the "bauble dress". http://top10.ua/fashion/2010/09/29/young-fashion-week (third picture in) and styled by the ever amazing Sofia Shershunovich (who has her own amazing blog - click here)

JMD was also present at several key, exciting London fashion week shows, most noteably at the Ozwald fashion show were he mingled with the likes of Shingai of the Noisettes (pictured above), Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child (recently in the London cast of Chicago), Dame Fierce, and Janice Dickinson (pictured below).

Other loves and likes of the JMD team as tweeted by Jeffrey Michael for LABB were

Jacob Kimmie's live tableau presentation: " Amazing pieces by Jacob kimmie for #lfw http://twitpic.com/2pc5al "

Masha Ma : " Draped, layered and with a focus on metallic and creams - Masha Ma delivered http://yfrog.com/2mkz7lj "

Teresa Cruz de Almeida : " Teresa Cruz de Almeida - of men ' it's not just the women that should enjoy high heels ' - http://yfrog.com/9glqajj "

and Colin Monroe - " Colin Munro designed body suits said to keep you feeling streamlined and sexy. We agree http://yfrog.com/e8g79j #lfw "

and click here to see the full pics from the Diana Vickers shoot available from her site now http://www.dianavickersmusic.com/global/images/diana_press_cuttings

More exciting blog projects to come as press and projects from fashion week begin trickling out :) ! Jeffrey xx - jeffreymichaeldesign.co.uk

*photos of JMD with Shingai and Janice courtesy of snappylifestyle blog - fierce, fab and on the mark with trends and gorgeous shots covering fashion !!!

Diana Vickers wears JMD

Another JMD adventure with British Pop Star Diana Vickers. JMD worked with Random Magazine to come up with a couture one-of-a-kind dress for their September Issue magazine, featured both on the front cover and inside. The dress is fully made of paper from the previous Random magazine cover and insides, and came from Jeffrey's quest to create the ironic twist of having the magazine's own cover on its new cover by way of the dress. Diana's songs and music have been much loved by JMD since her time on XFactor, and it was an exciting adventure to bring this piece to life and to light just for her. Her new song, The Boy Who Murdered Love, with wicked video can be seen at this link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1wKCXbrK74

As seen in these low light shots, the dress becomes like a paper lantern, lit from many layers within, overcasting the front and back images of each page in hues of selected purples, reds, and blues from within the magazine.

A sneak peak at the cover selection which is now on Newstands as of today, September 14th around London (and soon in NYC !!!) You can check out the Random website (below) to find the nearest magazine shop in your city.

The dress and Diana have already been seen on Popjustice, and in "The Heat" magazine, and more soon !!! Thanks to Random Magazines creators Tom and Rivkie, and shout out to the new music from Diana :)

http://random-magazine.com/index.asp (random magazine online link)

http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4981&Itemid=9 (pop justice link)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1wKCXbrK74 ( Diana's new song "The Boy Who Murdered Love" )

Jeffrey xx

Groove Armada

http://www.groovearmada.com/#Home


As seen from their most recent performance in Amsterdam, Groove Armada is an epic force to be reckoned with, being a very long established music maker from its humble beginnings in the early 90's. JMD has had the great fortune of partnering with Groove Armada, and Ada Zanditon to come up with a light up costume creation for lead singer Becky for their upcoming touring this year.

Paper Romance Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74cQF2ebgOM

To be created as a brainchild between Ada and Jeffrey, this piece will speak to the future of both of their careers, in lighting, and creative throwback. Taking references from Tron, Broken Glass, and futuristic design inspirations in both of their collections, this piece will be used throughout the upcoming touring season for the band's lead female singer.

Groove Armada has played all over the world, taking in Russia, New Zealand, Ireland, Turkey, Los Angeles, two sold out tours of the UK, which culminated in three consecutive sold-out nights at London's Brixton Academy, and two-sold out tours of Australia, ending with a live New Year's Eve gig for 20,000 people on Bondi Beach, Sydney. Of special note gig wise is the amazing London outdoor festival Lovebox, of which Groove Armada has headlined along with the likes of Goldfrapp and The Flaming Lips

Ada Zanditon interned with Alexander Mcqueen before studying at the London College of fashion, where she graduated with high honors. Since then, she has worked with the likes of Patrick Wolf, Bishi, Robots in Disguise, etc etc (so many amazings), and shown her collections on many prestigious runways at London Fashion Week.





Jeffrey Michael and Ada had the chance meeting throughout the last year at many mingles, runway shows, and adventures through common friends (it was destined before long) and joined forces recently several months ago with the intent to create something visionary that lent upon both of their skills. Utilzing exciting lighting schemes, structural design, and intense costume creation, the two have madly been scheming and creating in coordination with team Groove Armada.

Get excited, this is the big time !! Look to see the piece this September and keep posted for finished pics ....

Ada's Collections = http://www.adaz.co.uk/index.html
Info on Groove Armada =http://www.groovearmada.com/#Home
Paper Romance Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74cQF2ebgOM
Jeffrey's Collections = http://www.jeffreymichaeldesign.co.uk/costume_daniel_stepin.php

Jeffrey xx

The Sterling8 Dynasty

A new Jeffrey Michael Design project has began on the up and coming artist Sterling8. Sterling has just released his first debut single "Hypnotized" which is cracking out and getting airplay all over the US, and recently just broke into the UK market. Being already remixed in Germany and Japan, the track has broken open new possibility for the artist. JMD and Sterling have partnered up to create iconic, couture, one of a kind pieces to showcase Sterling as a top celebrity artist.

JMD has currently been brought out to New York City to work on the full costume design for Sterling8's performance, media, and album cover which is being shot this coming weekend. Noteably being shot by Shelby Chan and hair and makeup by Theo Faulkner , this shoot holds much promise for the up coming single release. The costume piece is one that has been in the brain of JMD for several months over discussions with Sterling for the perfect one of a kind look that suited his personality and music type.

Decided to be titled 'organic futurism', Sterlings look is a contrast between soft organics like leather, feathers, and earthy materials, and hard sharp diamonds, black, and reflective materials. This best reflects both his high fasetto (seen in the new single hypnotise) and his soft gospel infused low range (soon to be seen in his upcoming 2nd and 3rd track).

Upcoming events for JMD and Sterling include a soundcheck with a very high profile celebrity (more info on that to come), and a very exciting selection process for the background dancers with celebrity choreographer Candice Franklin who has worked with Janet Jackson.

JMD is very excited to be working on this project with such amazing fellow team members and looks forward to the exciting array of key signature, iconic pieces commissioned by the Sterling8 dynasty.

The single can be seen on Sterlings website : http://www.myspace.com/sterling8music.

To see work by the other artists working on the Sterling8 project please visit their webpages :

Theo - Makeup/Hair - http://www.theoafaulkner.com/

Shelby - Photographer - http://www.shelbychan.com/scfinal.html

Candice - Choreographer - http://www.sceneinteractive.com/talents/candicegetsdown/

Jeffrey xx

A New Look

http://www.jeffreymichaeldesign.co.uk/

With a fresh look, a cohesive brand, and a new website done by Alisa Afkhami Graphic Design, Jeffrey Michael Design is ready to head forwards and upwards.

So many exciting projects are turning up this month, including opportunity for magazine editorials, cover spreads, costume design projects in other countries, and work with several pop icons (pictures to come next blog!! keep your eyes pealed).

Shown here is the amazing Media pack created for JMD by Alisa which features swing tags, catologue, coffee table book (for sale for 75 GBP), and fantastic (my favorite) JMD shoulder bag.

This month as well, JMD was featured in an article in Grand Designs Magazine which can be seen if you click the link on the new JMD website. The feature was done on one of JM's clients Noel Qualter, noted film producer, who lives in a beautiful penthouse in Kentish Town. The Shakespeare lamp owned by Qualter was featured in one of the focal pictures in the article as seen in his home. A great honor to be in one of my favorite design magazines.

Special thanks to Alisa Afkhami (Graphic Design) and Jake Pyne (web development) for all their hard work on the branding and website. Please use their links to contact them if you want a chique, fresh, and amazing website or branding.

xx Jeffrey

The Warhol Screens

These one of a kind wall mounted lighting installation pieces, titled The Warhol Screens, explore the idea of grand design and art gallery proportions. These pieces, which are ideal for lofts, art gallery, showrooms, and larger installtion spaces in offices or wide open-spaced homes, offer a clean luxurious soft lighting. They are made by hand in the artists studio, with no two being the exact same. Each photo is carefully selected for color and placement and the overal look is prescribed uniqely to each installation. The deep colored trim is smooth and organic in contrast to the vintage iconographic photographs, dated victorian newspapers, or antiquated music sheets used to create the light screen. Each screen is hand made, and the topography of the ridges and valleys of the central piece is unique and one of a kind to each piece. The inspiration from these larger than life pieces came from the work of Andy Warhol in his study of iconic faces and moments in time which have lasted over the ages in our minds. Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Rita Hayworth, Elizabeth Taylor. All integrated into a flowing tapestry of light and movie history. Presented in soft organic lighting, and bold enough to become a conversation piece in any grand space.

Trained as a classic architect, Jeffrey Michael the designer started off his designs 5 years ago in Canada. He moved fluently between architecture and lighting design during this time in his projects. After several trips to Paris and London, this collection features the presentation of many years of reflection and study into the dynamics between iconic aged imagery in his lighting design. His other collections also feature sit and stand lamps with vintage papers including ones fashioned with old shakespearian poetry and old vintage comics to create unique one of a kind lamps.

Height by Width - 1.73 meter by 1.73 - vintage movie stills - lit from behind, fire proofed, max 60 watt bulbs - energy efficient, LED, or low wattage bulbs
07552607694

http://www.jeffreymichaeldesign.co.uk/
jeffreymichaeldesign@hotmail.com

These pieces are soon going to be entering into a lovely furniture art gallery fusion, "The Collections", in Chelsea on Kings Road in London, under the direction of a fantastic arts buyer. It marks the high end range of the Jeffrey Michael Design lighting collection and is a sneak preview from my autumn winter collection for next season. It has been a labor of love and in the future you will see me using more iconic images in more of a stencilled, exciting light and shadow way. These will be the pieces that garner the adoration of the people, as they will portray the royalty of our time in a way that Andy originally debut his pieces in his time. To us some of them have lost their luster, but images like Marilyn and Elvis and Liz have lived on into our pop culture as vibrant and bright images.

(Now available in store for purchase)
Jeffrey xx