
Photographer Shawn Brackbill has put together a book chronicling his photographs taken at shows and presentations during New York Fashion Week. Spanning the period between September 2008 and February 2010, the book takes you from backstage to the main event by labels that include Tim Hamilton, Band of Outsiders and Rag & Bone. The book is currently available for preview and purchase here.

Shipley & Halmos have launched a blog entitled Numerous Drawings. Showcasing sketches by Sam Shipley, the blog houses various objects around the studio that inspire Shipley & Halmos on an ongoing basis.

Continuing a look at London’s history, this year’s A.D collection from Topman is inspired by The Great Exhibition of 1851 A.D. Orchestrated by Prince Albert and Cole, the exhibition highlighted the best of culture and industry from the Koh-i-Noor Diamond and Daguerreotype photography to ornate vignettes. The monochromatic range of limited edition shirts go on sale June 14, 2010.

Keeping the ball rolling at Alexander McQueen, the label debuts a menswear underwear line for the fall season. Inspired by McQueen’s signature use of elaborate prints, the range will be updated each season to reflect the newest collection. Also available will be luxury pajamas cut from cotton and silk. The line will go on sale during the month of June and spring 2011 will see the addition of swimwear.

As the dust settles from the fall 2010 runway season, The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. announce this year’s nominees and honorees.
Board of Directors’ Special Tribute: Alexander McQueen
Menswear Designer of the Year | Nominees: (Outstanding influence) Michael Bastian, Tom Ford and David Neville and Marcus Wainwright for Rag & Bone
Swarovski Award for Menswear | Nominees: (Greatest impact as an emerging designer) Richard Chai, Patrik Ervell and Simon Spurr
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Kors
International Award: Christopher Bailey for Burberry

From early talent scout to casting director, Daniel Peddle has distinguished himself as one of New York’s premier casting directors. Exploring concepts of beauty on the international stage, Peddle has found a creative medium in the painting. Creating watercolors based on backstage images, Peddle offers the model up as a sacrificial lamb. Left to the mercy of the industry to fit demanding images given to the alter or runway, Peddle captures the behind the scenes chaos, whether it is Jethro Cave making an ugly face or Simon Nessman getting those final touchups. A selection of Peddle’s work is being housed for an installation at Envoy Enterprises, beginning March 16, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.