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disco damage

I finally got back some more images from a shoot I styled for DJ duo Disco Damage and photographed by Thomas Hein - the rest of the images can be seen HERE.  The shot below features a star patterned leather jacket by Korean label Human Potential and a plastic 'Temple Talisman' oversized necklace by FinchittidaFinch.  I'm doing another shoot with them tomorrow with a 'forbidden fruit' theme - can't wait to see how that turns out!

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burger kim of the day 1.5

jacket / Kokon to Zai
sweater / no brand
fur hat / Human Potential
drop crotch shorts / ASOS
leggings / Boy London 
boots / Dr. Martens
boot chains / vintage

Burger and I went down to China town yesterday to partake in the Lunar New Years festivities (not sure why they were a week late...) and gorge ourselves in all the delicious street foods.  It was a crisp, winter day so with a bit of layering like this fur 'Invader' hat given to us from Korean brand Human Potential aka HUPOT, it was perfect for a stroll outside.  

I love the shininess and multipurpose zips of Burger's KTZ jacket, with its fun almost polka-dot like printed lining.  He wore it over an oversized jumper that he bought in Seoul with very cool rope detailing surrounding a Versace-esqe circle of Greek patterns in the center.  The layering of the boots, chains, socks, leggings & shorts add a very playfully haphazard feel to his outfit.  



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chadchad of the day 6.1

black shirt with pompoms / Burger & Fries
grey trousers / Sparks
black fur muffler / Human Potential
acid wash back pack / vintage
black shoes / Sanuk
studded fingerless gloves / Burger & Fries



Yesterday morning Burger and I decided to hit up the Sunday Up Market along Brick Lane for brunch.  It's full of boutique clothing and accessories sellers, both vintage and handmade, along with a dozen or so super delicious ethnic food stalls including Ethiopian, Greek, Mexican and Indian food.  I opted for some savory okonomiyaki from one of the Japanese stalls.

I didn't even need a jacket the weather was so mild. So I just layered this American Apparel sweatshirt that I reformed by adding black pompoms along the sleeves with my new faux fur muffler, another thoughtful gift from Korean label Human Potential.

I have a similar reformed sweater from American Apparel for sale on our Burger & Fries ASOS Marketplace boutique, this one with polka dots and white pompoms. Truly one of a kind!


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chadchad of the day 5.8

grey & black faux fur sweater / Human Potential
black shirt / tailor made from Vietnam
black jeans / Topman
black boots / Aldo
studded black gloves / handmade

Another HUGE thanks to Rebekah and the team at Human Potential in Korea for sending over this Invader Gorilla sweater to me.  It's the softest, warmest thing I own and is perfect for walking around London in the evenings doing a little Christmas browsing.  I wore it to a photo shoot for 1883 Magazine at a chilly studio a few weeks ago and the other assistant Lindsay couldn't keep her hands off me, she said I was like a giant teddy bear.  If you want to pick one up and you aren't in Korea, check out HUPOT's selection on Notjustalabel.com.

These are a pair of studded skeleton like gloves that I made myself.  I sold many a pair in South Korean at the Bling/Platoon Night Flea Market that I used to attend every month. I'm waiting for some orders to come in but soon I'll start selling them on our Burger & Fries boutique as well.  Until then, check out a couple of the simpler pairs that I made below:

Fingerless gloves with square knuckle studs / Burger & Fries

Studded XX gloves / Burger & Fries
**remember to use the promo code 'XMAS10BandF' for 10% off your next purchase at Burger & Fries up until Christmas Eve! 


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chadchad of the day 5.6

leather biker jacket / Human Potential 
nordic print shorts / Custard Yellow
black leggings / American Apparel
leather fanny pack / vintage
leather leopard print hat / OBEY


Huge HUGE Thanks to Rebecca (YK) Kim, the designer of Korean brand Human Potential, for sending me this super cool 2-stars biker jacket last week.  I was so psyched to open the surprise package and find this along with a few other goodies that I'll be featuring in outfits of the day in the near future.


I shot this photo today at the cover shoot for 1883 Magazine which we shot on location in the most amazing apartment in Earl's Court.  The shoot had a very vintage Hollywood feel with a very pretty (and top secret!) actress wearing everything from Tom Ford to Margiela to Valentino. The decor was very Egyptian and this room featured block printed wallpaper that I fell in love with.  It sort of clashes with the jacket but I just had to show it.  I'll try to post a few backstage images once the issue comes out the end of January.




The jacket is from HUPOT's spring/summer 2011 collection (I've blogged before about the leaf print monkey pants worn in the picture above HERE) and is a favorite among many K-pop stars in Seoul (see below).  I'm rocking the fanny pack which I use as my styling kit on photo shoots along with Burger's very cool leather hat with silver leopard print brim.

Amber from K-pop group f(x)

DJ Koo 

The Human Potential showroom in Seoul.

Human Potential's FW11 collection is available to buy online at the very cool & contemporary NOT JUST A LABEL website and features a lot of cool faux fur looks.


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gift from human potential

~love my new 'GOD BLESS KOREA' t-shirt from Human Potential!~
www.hupot.net

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