Exordium

 

 

After the success of the last event ‘Prelusion’, MimosaLiFE is proud to announce the next in the series – ‘Exordium’.

 

The aim of Mimosa is to provide a promotional platform for local creatives, whether it be designers, models, photographers, musicians or dancers. The orchestrating of regular events allows us to showcase a range of unique talent. ‘Exordium’ will be a full runway show featuring luxury but affordable formalwear, knitwear, menswear, urban fashion and bridal wear from six of Scotland’s up and coming designers – Hardwear, Naromode, Nutmeg Couture/Bridal, Di Gilpin, Arsalan & Jonathan Gardner Creations.

As head of PR Mhairi Harris explains, there is a need for more accessible and approachable fashion shows in the Glasgow area.

 

“Traditionally, shows can appear to be daunting, however, this intimate location allows for the audience to see, breath and almost ‘touch’ the fashion.

It is also extremely exciting to have an event like this relatively early on into a society’s founding. The society has always strived not to disappoint and finally to get people talking about local fashion again.”

The night will begin with our signature complimentary Mimosa champagne drinks reception, followed by the runway show and performances from local musicians, then the party will continue into the early morning with a DJ set from Sanctuary resident Grantos. It is the perfect opportunity to experience fashion first hand and to network with local creatives. If the success of our last event is anything to go by, Exordium promises to be very special indeed.

 

The event will be held at The Sanctuary, in Glasgow’s fashionable West End, on the 30^th of January at 8.30pm.

 

Proceeds will be donated to the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, a charity which has had the continued support of MimosaLiFE.

 

Tickets can be obtained at the pre-party on Tuesday 28^th January at the Black Rabbit (Great Western Road, Glasgow) or by contacting Mhairi Harris on 07825 872427. Additionally, there will be PR teams outside the University Library on Monday 27^th for more information and ticket sales.

 

We hope to see you there.

 

XOM

 

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/195546943985644/

 

 

 

 

MimosaLiFE x Black Rabbit Presents Vivendi [Recap]

Photographed by Lera Kurova. At Black Rabbit Vivendi Event.

In anticipation of the year ahead, the Committee members at MimosaLiFE organised a social/meeting on 24th of October 2013  at our  favourite Glaswegian watering holes  ‘Black Rabbit’ to advertise vacancies in   our events, creative and administration departments. Importantly  this event was  a second  warm welcome for old and new members at our society and a opportunity to liase with fellow fashion enthusiasts, photography lovers and creatives  over complimentary drinks and pizzas courtesy of our partners at Black Rabbit and fully sponsored guestlist/afterparty  by our friends at Sanctuary Glasgow.   In true Mimosa Fashion our music policy remained audacious as usual,  an eclectic playlist of deep house classics, 80s drenched synth-funk jams, 90s and early 2000s r&b borrowed from the  best of Timbaland and Neptune discography with a pinch of sultry 2013 quiet storm records a la Shy Girls. 

Here our snapshots of some our favourite moments  captured by Mimosa darling Lera Kurova.

At Black Rabbit, Great Western Road.

Photographed by Lera Kurova.

Our favourite photo/fashion blogger Little Renault made a cameo appearance. Photographed by Lera Kurova.

Emotion Picture by Lera Kurova.

The Knowing [Oeuvre Fresher’s Fair 2013]

MimosaLife Rep of The Day! Photographed by Lera Kurova

On Wednesday the 18th of September 2013, the MimosaLiFE team re-initiated their Oeuvre Street Fashion Series at the Fresher’s Fair.  Despite the wet dripped Glaswegian  morning, the atmosphere around the Glasgow University campus was nothing sort of electric. Autumn is a season  that often celebrates  for shades of grey, charcoal and black  in fashion, however the individuals we encountered displayed bold and colourful tones in the individual fashion choices.  We’ll like to give a massive thank to all those that participated in our street fashion photo shoot. Enjoy the photos below.

A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.’ At University of Glasgow Main Building. Photographed by Lera Kurova.

At Main Building, University of Glasgow. Photographed by Lera Kurova

“Fashion has two purposes: comfort and love. Beauty comes when fashion succeeds.” Outside Bute Hall, University of Glasgow.

Photographed by Lera Kurova.

Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions. Photographed by Lera Kurova. At Main Building, Glasgow University.

Heart that Beanie. At Glasgow University, Fresher’s Fair.

Kanye’s Mascot Made A Cameo Appearance. Photographed by Lera Kurova.

Red is Autumn’s Favourite Child. Photographed by Lera Kurova.

GQ approved. At University of Glasgow. Photographed by Lera Kurova

Eccentric. Playful. Tasteful.
Photographed by Lera Kurova.

Fellow Photography Lover, Peep the Polaroid Camera.  At  Bute Hall.

Leather Jackets are a quintessential fashion piece. Photographed by Lera Kurova.

The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will always prevail. At Main Building, University of Glasgow.

Flower Child. At Chapel, University of Glasgow.

Photographed by Lera Kurova.

MimosaLiFE x Saint Judes Glasgow Present ‘Origins…….’

In line with our commitment to the Scottish Spina Bifida Association -a rare neural disorder that affects 1 in 1000 children, in the   as a finalist  of Duncan Bannatyne Dragon’s Dare Competition the event organizers at MimosaLife are hosting their 1 year anniversary  soiree  at Saint Judes Glasgow on Wednesday 18th September 2013.  This celebration boasts  a complimentary drink reception by our sponsors,  live saxophonist  Craig Nelson vamping to french nu-disco and deep house records and a turntablist spinning nostalgic and current hiphop and rnb.  Importantly all ticket proceeds will be donated to the SSBA. We hope you will be in attendance.

 For tickets contact –  07921392461, 0744758920

 Early Tickets £5/7 Door

RSVP on our facebook event page  here – Origins

En Route [Finale]

On the 24th of June, the camera crew and representatives from MimosaLife embarked on a voyage to seek out fashionistas in the West end of Glasgow and City Center for its Oeuvre[Street Fashion Catalogue]. In the wake of a sun-kissed Glasgwegian day a rarity, they encountered individuals who demonstrated that Glasgow is a bona-fide fashion hub. Their personal taste in style spanned from quirky, classic, bold and elegant. Here are the photos of the individuals we encountered. Enjoy!

‘Vintage Guru’ At Hillhead, Glasgow. Photographed by Lucy Shardalow

‘Love, like Fortune, favours the bold’ At Gibson Street, Glasgow. Photographed by Lucy Shardalow.

‘A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.’

‘The one armed Afro pop Dj..This Guy is A Legend’
Hillhead book club, Glasgow. Photographed by Lucy Shardalow

‘Gentleman’s Quarterly Approved’ At Hillhead, Glasgow. Photographed by Lucy Shardalow.

‘Amour’ Top of Byres Road, Photographed by Lucy Shardalow

Photographed by Lucy Shardalow.

‘Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.’
Photographed by Lucy Shardalow

‘I wrote a thesis on love, and I wrote it in lipstick. ‘ Photographed by Lucy Shardalow

‘A work of art’ Photographed by Lucy Shardalow.

En Route Part 1 [Oeuvre]

On Sunday 30th June, Mimosa Life re-initiated its Oeuvre Street Fashion Photo in the West end of Glasgow and City Center.  In the attempt to capture the fleeting Glaswegian summer and its sun kissed citizens we embarked on a promenade.To our amazement, we managed to find individuals that displayed boldness, uniqueness and eccentricity with regard to their fashion choices.

Thrift Store, Great Western Road.

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
Top of Byres Rd, Photographed by Lucy Shardalow

‘We Heart That Leather Jacket’ Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow City Center. Photographed by Lucy Shardalow.

Simplicity is the mark of true elegance’ Coco Chanel.
Argyle Street, Glasgow City Center. Photographed By Lucy Shardalow

‘The Satoralist’ Hillhead, Photographed by Lucy Shardalow.

Hillhead Station, Photographed by Lucy Shardalow.

MimosaLife x The Sanctuary Present Kaleidoscope

As one of the five finalist of Duncan Bannatyne Dragon’s Dare Competition in aid of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association – a rare neural disorder that affects 1 in 1000 children, the event organizers at MimosaLife are hosting a one-off daytime event at The Sanctuary Terrace on Friday 28th of June 2013 commencing at 4pm.  This late afternoon terrace party will include dj sets spinning an eclectic mix of hiphop, rnb and electronic music.  Importantly all proceeds ie ticket sales will be donated to the Scottish Spina Bifida Association. We hope you will be in attendance.

For tickets contact -07714017231,07549400586,07490996611

Early Bird tickets £7/£9 Door Entry {Entry to After party Nasty Fridays At The Sanctuary Guaranteed}

Facebook event page here – Kaleidoscope

Amelia x Horus : Xcelsior Unveiled {Oeuvre Noir}

Xcelsior Pop Up Shop
Images by Gary Corkell

On Wednesday 29th of May at  the dim light Saint Judes venue, the creative minds at Mimosa Life unveiled the first two installments of their Limited Xcelsior Apparel Line  – Amelia and Horus. Both pieces  received mass praise and acclaim from  guests that attended the Xcelsior Launch on that day.  Notably, those in attendance were enamoured by the moody hand drawn illustrations screen printed onto a vintage, grungy  tee shirt  in hues of gold and yellow.

Featuring Amelia T-shirt
Model/ Live Mannequin : Alexander Scott

The black swan inspired illustration ‘Amelia’  explained by Creative director of the Xcelsior Project was symbolic of ‘the dedication and perseverance needed to master a craft or art form….even as elegant as ballet.’ 

Featuring Horus
Xcelsior Pop Up Shop

Importantly, the creative director of the project explained that  the  ‘Horus’  piece is a juxtaposition  that draws from  eastern religions specifically the ‘Third eye’ – a state of higher consciousness and Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics ‘Eye of Horus’ which means ‘ sacrifice, royalty and protection.

Lastly, He stressed that the Xcelsior line ‘ from the outset these pieces may appear as a moody, dark and haunting  but its symbolism and hidden meanings are representative of the struggles and daunting experience it takes to achieve one’s dream.’

Below are some of the  photos of the event at large which featured Belfast born  folk/jazz singer songwriter Bronagh Monahan as the supporting act and Hip Hop Turntablist  Lil L as the headliner enjoy!

Bronagh & The Boys
Xcelsior Launch Party

DJ LIL L {HEADLINER}
Xcelsior Launch Party

Xcelsior Launch Party

Xcelsior Launch Party

Xcelsior Launch Party

Xcelsior Launch Party ♥

Mimosa Life Presents Xcelsior

 

The creative minds at Mimosa Life have resurfaced after a brief hiatus with a brand new Spring/Summer Collection 2013. Drawing inspiration from eastern religions and interpretative dance they have revamped the timeless canvas piece that is the T-shirt.

You are all cordially invited to our event at the Basement Saint Judes Glasgow on Wednesday 29th 2013, commencing 10 pm.  An Extravaganza you don’t want to miss out on. 

Pop up | {Live Performance} – Bronagh Monahan  | Hip Hop DJ Lil L 

Early Bird Ticket £5                 Door Entry £7

Here is the facebook link to RSVP your early bird tickets –  Xcelsior

The Art of Animinimalism[Concepteur]

Black Penguin Girls Tee shirt, Animinimal

The Tee shirt has been described as the Alpha and Omega of the fashion alphabet, a timeless canvas that simultaneously expresses individuality and simplicity. Australian born designer Andrew Grech’s  interpretation of this classic piece of clothing continues this tradition and does so successfully with Animinimal. Initially, Grech was inspired to create a collection that married both fashion and music exemplified by his early conceptions of the brand ‘the white stag headphone t-shirt.’

White Stag, Animinimal

Recently, Animinimal’s  reach has spread like wildfire throughout the UK – stalls in London, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Stirling and Glasgow and making appearances in fashion shows such as Nightwalk, Bold Souls, Glasgow University Magazines Launch Party and the International Students Fashion Show. Importantly, the brand has expanded  by releasing vests, jumpers and hoodies to its collection. Rest assured, Animinimal continues to prove that it is the perfect bedfellow/companion for the tee-shirt and jeans types and hedonist club goers. The sky is the limit for this brand which we acknowledged as one of our favourite collections in the 2013 International Student Fashion Show. Love, Share & Be Inspired.

Black octo white hoodie

Chiroptera