Creation The love and dance and groove corporation - Palatial

May the 9th is the release date both in selected movie theatres and on DVD for the movie on one of the greatest British labels, Creation. "Upside Down" features statements on this label by renowned musicians. But should you wish to know more about this label, check this record. "Keeping the Faith" is probably one of the best dance compilations ever and features a number of versions remixed by renowned DJs such as Danny Rampling or Andrew Weatherall. The most amazing track is this one featured on the video above, Palatial, by the Love Corporation. Fluke, Primal Scream or My Bloody Valentine are some of the bands whose work is remixed with an astonishing end result. After listening to this you will realise why Creation is considered one of the grooviest lables in the history of modern music.

'Upside Down' - The Story of Creation Records

"Upside Down", named after a song by the Jesus and Mary Chain is the most recent movie about a british record label. After seeing the wonderful story of yet another indie laberl, Rough Trade, music fans now have the possibility to discover the stories behing Creation. Headed by a true talentspotter, Alan McGee, this label was home to some of the most influential bands in british pop, from Primal Scream to House of Love, from My Bloody Valentine to Oasis. The movie features statements and stories about what seemed to be one of the most chaotic labels, a true nest of party animals, hedonists and substance lovers. But amidst the chaos, some of the best records were produced here. Just listen to the first record by Jesus and Mary Chain, the mindblowing records by the Primal Scream of the superb compilation "Keepinh the Faith - A Creatiom Dance Compilation".

Superb fish dishes in Lisbon

Should you be in LIsbon up until the 17th of April make the most of your stay and do not miss a great food event under the name Peixe em Lisboa. Take to the main square by the river, Praça do Comércio, and try the best fish dishes prepared by the most renowned chefs in Portugal All of this with great Portuguese wines and a gourmet market.

Surfwear designed by Kenzo

Kenzo, one of the most renowned japanese fashion designers has just design a new collection of designs for the surf brand Longboard. The collection will be available as of April 2011 and will feature more than a dozen models, for men, woman and children. And if you are not an affluent person, fear not, as these designs will be available in major retail outlets. T-shirts, shorts and sarongs are just some of the designs available so that you can surf with style.

Kiss Kiss Kiss - Broken Hearts

They're called Kiss Kiss Kiss and are a refreshing band from Denmark. Some may thing Prince when seeing this name. But Kiss Kiss Kiss brings me rather to Kiss me Kiss me Kiss me, the great album by The Cure. This band of five will be playing at the Lounge, a club in Lisbon where you can come across great surprises from Portugal and abroad every week. On the first day of the Lisbon Fashion Week here's a nice suggestion to end the night listening to this band which brings us back to the sound of the magnificient band The Associates.

José António Tenente exhibits his Summer collection

José António Tenente is one of the best Portuguese fashion designers. He has been around for 24 years doing clothes, accessories and wondeful outfits for both theatre plays and dance shows. In the last quarter of 2010 MUDE (the Lisbon museum for fashion and design) invited him to curate an exhibition. It was up to him to select some iconic designs from the museum's collection and display them in a exhibition. On the ground floor of this museum we were therefore able to admire some of the best dresses and outfits by some of the wold's best fashion designers, from Balenciaga to Yamamoto, from Chanel to Vivienne Westwood. And on the 1st floor we had the opportunity to admire some of the best creations by Tenente himself. This exhibition ended on January 30 2011 and, one week after, this very same museum hosted a rather unusual fashion show where Tenente showed his Spring/Summer Collection. Guests were invited to see his creations and walk the room as if they were in an exhibition. The setting was the same as the exhibition and you could see the designs from up close and chat with Tenente himself who wandered through the room being  interviewed, greeted and giving directions to the male and female models.
It was a excellent opportunity to see the work by this fashion designer who opened recently an online store (http://www.lojatenente.com/) where you can buy different items from stationary to shades, cups and dishes, shirts and a lot more signed Tenente).

Front Row and Around - Paris Fashion Week

Fashion shows are there to see the latest creations by the world's top designers. But on the front row and around there is always an interesting array of people dressed up for the occasion. Here's some pics taken at the Autumn/Winter 2011/12 in March at the Paris Fashion Week

He was the boy with the coolest look and attitude at the Manish Arora fashion show and he was nice enough to let me have his picture taken.

 This Japanese had the perfect shoes by Prada, the must have of this spring/summer and a great snake skin coat with a great texture. The picture was taken outside the fashion show by Felipe Oliveira Baptista, a Portuguese designer living in Paris and the new creative director of Lacote.

 Loved this haircut seen at the backstage of Portuguese Fashion Designer Fátima Lopes.

 Dandies are back in force, particularly in London. Don't know whether this was the case but it was nice to see this gentleman in full attire. Photo taken at the fashion show by the Portuguese designer Luis Buchinho.

 Great look, with hat and everything. I would perhaps replace the All Star sneakers by something cooler, like a pair of Walker hightops by Marc Jacons or some cherry velvet Doc Martens. Front row at the fashion show by the Portuguese designer Luis Buchinho.

 He is someone famous in France, but I forgot his name. But the look was cool. Photo taken at the fashion show by the Portuguese designer Fátima Lopes.

 This transvertite hasn't missed the last two fashion shows by Luis Buchinho in Paris. This time without wig.

 The Japanese are everywhere with their cameras and never miss a bit. Photo taken at the fashion show by the Portuguese designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista

After the fashion show by Manish Arora these two will probably take to the The Face parties, new romantic revival parties hosted by Visage's Steve Strange in London,

I came across this lady for four days and I was always astonished by her daring looks. Photo taken at the fashion show by the Indian designer Manish Arora, the new creative director of Paco Rabane. After his show some claimed Manish could be the new Galliano.

 She's probably American, and once again I would probably dump the boring All Stars.

 No, as in No Comments. I forgot to ask what statement did he intend to make with that oufit.

Great shoes with gold aaplications and great fur coat. Front row at the Manish Arora fashion show.

 The always elegant Jivi, from India and a fabulous fashion photographer from Bulgaria. Outside the show by Manish  Arora.

The cool crowd outside the show by Spanish designer Amaya Arzuaga at the Grand Palais. Loved this girl's coat.