whoisbobbparris

My New Site is Finally Here!

2012-02-10T18:47:00.001+01:00

I am SO please to introduce you to the new home for my blog: whoisbobbparris.com. It's been quite a journey, which I hope you will continue with me on the new site!

I will try to redirect everyone on the various subscriptions services, but please do update your bookmarks and settings just in case there are any technical black holes!

Alright! Get clicking, and see you at whoisbobbparris.com!

Oh, and you will also find a link to my non-street style site, bobbparris.com.

*whew* double-site update. Let the weekend begin!

Under Construction!

2012-02-06T12:33:00.000+01:00

Happy Monday, everyone! Apologies for the lack of posts, but changes are afoot on my blog. I have been working on a redesign/refresh/revamp for the last couple of weeks, and in order to minimize issues in the transition, a hiatus in posting is necessary. I should be launching the new site very soon, so I will update you with the new details. Believe me, the wait will be worth it!

Love,

Michelle

Marin Daley-Hawkins.... Hampstead, London

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Oh hello, vintage Chanel!

Kate Lanphear at Christopher Kane SS12

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Xavier.... Ganton Street, London

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Interview - Yul Brynner: A Photographic Journey

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Audrey Hepburn in a gondola in Venice, 1965.

Image © Estate of Yul Brynner courtesy of The Little Black Gallery

Sun-soaked Elizabeth Taylor in the pool with her daughter, a chuckling Dean Martin in the kitchen on the phone to a friend, Ingrid Bergman, smiling, snapped through the doorway of her dressing room, Grace Kelly's 'Mona Lisa' smile, and other impossibly glamorous stars everywhere you look. Come along with Yul Brynner on fantastic photographic voyage.

Yul Brynner’s reputation as one of the twentieth century’s most charismatic and versatile actors is irrefutable, and those iconic eyebrows took us from The Ten Commandments to The King and I to The Magnificent Seven, to name but a few from his 60-year career. But his talent as a photographer has gone relatively unknown and unacknowledged. Recently, I visited a new exhibition of some of Brynner's photographs at The Little Black Gallery, and interviewed Director and Co-Founder Ghislain Pascal:

MBP: How did this exhibition come about?

GP: The exhibition came about as my business partner, Tamara Beckwith, is friends with Victoria Brynner, Yul's daughter. Last year, Victoria published a book featuring Yul's pictures, and had several exhibitions in USA. So, when she started to look for a gallery in London she spoke with Tamara and of course we jumped at the opportunity to exhibit these wonderful photographs.

MBP: There is a great fashion connection to the exhibition. Can you explain more?

GP: Yes, Victoria Brynner, Tamara Beckwith, Doris Brynner, Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti are all friends, so when Victoria and Doris asked Valentino and Giancarlo where to exhibit the photographs, they also recommended The Little Black Gallery.

MBP: Personally, I wasn't aware that Yul Brynner was such a prolific photographer until recently. Why has his photographic work been relatively unrecognized until recently?

GP: Yes, until Victoria published his work last year, the world was unaware of his talent, although his friends and colleagues did know, as he always had his Leica camera with him, and by all accounts was a prolific photographer.

MBP: Why is this exhibition important?

GP: The exhibition is important as it captures a time and place in Hollywood history, the golden years, featuring the greatest actors of our time. From Audrey Hepburn to Elizabeth Taylor to Frank Sinatra. He photographs them all since they were all his great friends.

MBP: What is the significance of the photographs featured in the exhibition, and to a wider extent, those in the collection? What do they show us?

GP: The significance of these photographs is that they are not posed, but natural shots - as we would take photographs of our own friends and family, Yul has captured his friends and family that just happen to be the biggest names in Hollywood. These are not studio approved photographs, or ones posed for magazines. I don't think we will ever see another set of pictures like this from this period in Hollywood.

MBP: Are there any plans for a permanent exhibition, or are the photographs permanently housed somewhere and on display?

GP: There are no plans for a permanent exhibition, but Victoria does have plans to keep on exhibiting the pictures around the world. And for those that cannot see the exhibitions then there is always the book which can be bought on Amazon.

MBP: Where does Yul Brynnner fit into the canon of 20th century photography?
GP: Having secured his place in Hollywood history, I believe that thanks to the hard work of his daughter, his place in 20th century photography is now also guaranteed.

Yul Brynner: A Photographic Journey’ is at the Little Black Gallery, London SW10 until February 11; +44 (0)20 7349 9332, or visit thelittleblackgallery.com

Hedbvig Opshaug.... Trafalgar Square, London

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Piers Hargreaves-Adams.... Sloane Square, London

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Chi-San.... Old Street, London

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Kate Lanphear... Somerset House, London

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Gregory... Beak Street, London

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2011 Memories: Me in Action - photo by The Sartorialist

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So a funny thing happened during London Fashion Week in February 2011. I was shooting these pictures of actress Elizabeth Tan while, unknown to me, Scott Schuman was snapping me in action. The above photo is the result. Thank you, Scott!

2011 Memories: Fashion's Night Out - Tommy Hilfiger

2012-01-11T11:08:00.000+01:00

So, I am FINALLY getting around to going through some of the pictures of the fun times I had last year, and I will share a few of them with you all over the next week or so. The lovely Jackie Dixon took this picture of Harri Grace, Emily Johnston of Fashion Foie Gras, and me at Tommy Hilfiger dressed up in some of their apparel last September during Fashion's Night Out. Why limit yourself to accessorizing with animal print, when you can have a whole porcelain cheetah instead?!

Shoe story: Perspex heels, ASOS

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Hedvig Opshaug.... Somerset House

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Derek Blasberg and Joanna Hillman.... Brook Street, London

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You can file this one under "Awesome People Hanging Out Together ."

Leila Kashanipour.... Cadogan Square, London

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I absolutely LOVE Leila - a fantastic person, and such a talented jewellery designer. See her designs here: www.LeiVanKash.com

Hanneli Mustaparta.... Brook Street, London

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If you like her shoes, you can get theme here!

Shoe story: Trompe l'oeil - lucite wedges by Simone Rocha

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Joanna Hillman-Green.... Waterloo, London

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Rumi Neely.... Waterloo, London

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Alex Butt.... Brompton Road, London

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Meredith Melling Burke.... New Change, London

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Senior Market Editor of American Vogue, who so graciously included me in her London Fashion Week SS12 round up.

Danielle.... Long Lane, Covent Garden

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Hamish Bowles.... Brook Street, London

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Leila Kashanipour.... Brook Street, London

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Leila is a jewellery designer who is just as beautiful as the pieces she designs. See for yourself and shop her collections on her website, www.LeiVanKash.com!

Olivia.... Old Compton Street, London

2011-12-06T10:41:00.001+01:00

Ruby... Carnaby Street, London

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Red Topper

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Pashley Bicycles

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Pipes

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Yu Fijiwara

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Karina

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Alexandra

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Little Ones

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(click to enlarge)

Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Reem Kanj

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Editor of FiveFiveFabulous.com

Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Erin O'Connor

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Socks

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Both men's...

...and women's.

Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Camera Girl

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Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run: Wilfredo Montoya

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Adam.... Long Acre, London

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Adele.... Great Queen Street, London

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Primary colours: Tara Dougans.... Bow Street, London

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Simone... Shoreditch, London

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Camilla.... Watling Street, London

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Harumi.... Golden Square, London

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As it turns out, this is Harumi's off-duty look - she normally wears chef whites!

Andrew.... Oxford Circus, London

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Susanna Lau.... New Oxford Street, London

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Sharmaine.... Somerset House, London

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Caroline Issa.... Pall Mall, London

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Lucy Williams... New Oxford Street, London

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Shoe story: Giuseppe Zanotti for Vionnet

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Anna Dello Russo.... Brook Street, London

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Julia Vydolob... Watling Street, London

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Natasha.... Great Marlborough Street, London

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Elizabeth Tan.... Somerset House, London

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I have had the privilege to photograph British actress Elizabeth Tan a couple of times, and she is not only a photographer's dream, but as lovely on the inside as she is on the outside.

You can keep up with on Twitter on @ElizabethTan8.

(Incidentally, while I was shooting Elizabeth, I was being snapped, too).

Dan.... Oxford Street, London

2011-11-03T10:30:00.000+01:00

The Coveteur's Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark - Vigo Street, London

2011-11-02T10:54:00.004+01:00

Despite our busy schedules during London Fashion Week, I somehow managed to meet up with fellow Toronto girls Erin and Stephanie of The Coveteur for a much-needed pause at the DKNY cafe. What can I say about the fabulousness that is The Coveteur that hasn't already been said?! I simply must, however, make mention of the following:

1. They are both super sweet AND super funny;
2. They are both gorgeous - please, can someone organise a feature on their beauty regimens, because their skin is perfection manifested; and
3. If what they were wearing is any indication, The Coveteur team needs to feature their OWN wardrobes. Jake, get snapping!

Follow them on Twitter, on Tumblr, and of course visit TheCoveteur.com

Happiness is... Pippa Holt at Christopher Kane SS12

2011-11-01T10:00:00.000+01:00

I had seen Pippa and her megawatt smile during fashion week, and I was glad to finally snap her at one of the shows!

Joanna Hillman.... Brook Street, London

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Eliza Doolittle before Mulberry SS12.... Brook Street, London

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Sweater and skirt by Mulberry, shoes by Christian Louboutin.

Tala Samman.... Arundel Street, London

2011-10-27T09:30:00.000+02:00

See more of Tala on her blog, myfashdiary.com!

Ana Beatriz Barros.... Somerset House, London

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Anna Wintour at Christopher Kane SS12

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Carmen Haid... New Oxford Street, London

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Men's Shoe Story: Loake.... Somerset House, London

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Emily Johnston.... Somerset House, London

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You may also know her as the delightful Fashion Foie Gras!

Amy.... Moor Street, London

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Bip Ling.... Waterloo, London

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Iman Pasha.... Brook Street, London

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Shoe story: Clements Ribeiro.... New Oxford Street, London

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Happy feet//Sarah Harris.... London

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At the shows: Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2012

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Model Joan Smalls.... New Change, London

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Alex.... Somerset House, London

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Leanne.... Somerset House, London

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Happiness is.... Olivia Palermo, London

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FLARE Magazine's Fiona Green, London

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The adorable Stephanie LaCava, London

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Matthew Zorpas.... Waterloo, London

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Shoe story: Blue velvet.... London

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Happiness is... Jenke-Ahmed Tailly and Shala Monroque

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Model Fei Fei Sun and her Chanel 'Boy'... London

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Eliza Doolittle after Christopher Kane SS12, New Change, London

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Thank you, Vogue.com!

2011-09-27T20:59:00.001+02:00

As I rounded off my third season, I realised that I am slowly growing accustomed to the disorienting whirlwind of London Fashion Week, where gourmet meals of fresh air and Vitamin Water are the norm, and sleep is overruled by deadlines. However, I am yet to grow accustomed to the serendipitous events that carry me across the paths of some truly wonderful people.

Among those wonderful people were the team from American Vogue. A very warm thank you to Meredith Melling Burke for the above mention in her 'Ten Things I Loved About London Fashion Week' on Vogue Daily, and again to her, Chioma Nnadi, Lynn Yaeger, Mark Holgate, Sarah Mower, and Hamish Bowles for their kind words.

Carolina Engman.... Waterloo, London

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Hedvig Opshaug.... Somerset House, London

2011-09-26T14:35:00.001+02:00

Kanye West at Christopher Kane SS12

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Model Bambi Northwood-Blyth after Topshop Unique SS12

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Sarah Nicole Prickett.... Watling Street, London

2011-09-22T13:52:00.000+02:00

White Hot: Anna Dello Russo.... London Fashion Week SS12

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Tala Samman.... Claridge's, Brook Street, London

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Tala is one of my favourite people, and she always looks fantastic. You can find out more about Tala on her blog, MyFashDiary, and keep up with her jet-setting and news on @myfashdiary.

At the shows: Naomi Campbell.... Topshop Unique SS12

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New Oxford Street.... London Fashion Week SS12

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Shoe story: Fendi.... London Fashion Week SS12

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Luca.... D'Arblay Street, London

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Burlesque Dancer (off duty) .... Duck Lane, Soho, London

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Is it Fall yet? .... Shoreditch, London

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Anna... Bond Street, London

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In (the) navy... Market Place, London

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