Matthew Zorpas
Ask me anything   - Public Relations Consultant
- London Correspondent for unnouveauideal.typepad.com
- 2nd Best Dressed Man in Britain by Esquire Magazine

Anonymous asked: I am planning to go to turkey for 2 or 3 days and this is my 1st visit to turkey.i want to visit the best turkish menswear and accessory shops/boutiques.Let me know where to go?


Answer:

Hello there, 

You should stay at the House hotel http://www.filepmotwary.com/motwary/2011/12/matthew-zorpas-reports-the-house-hotel-galatasaray.html 

New designer to check out in Turkey Hatice Gokce  http://www.filepmotwary.com/motwary/2011/12/matthew-zorpas-reports-hatice-gokce.html

You should also contact Erk Erkaya 00905327077885 or email erk@locallyistanbul. for a local/ personal city tour to the fashion districts.. 

— 14 hours ago
We all deserve a break sometimes, somewhere to get away from our hectic lives and slow things down for a few days.  My birthday was a jolly excuse to gather people I care for and also treat myself. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay than the dreamy castle in Redhill!  Thank you all who helped to make yesterday another landmark day for me.

We all deserve a break sometimes, somewhere to get away from our hectic lives and slow things down for a few days. 
My birthday was a jolly excuse to gather people I care for and also treat myself. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay than the dreamy castle in Redhill! 

Thank you all who helped to make yesterday another landmark day for me.

— 2 days ago
The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and that means for red carpets! Unfortunately for me the closest I got to was the V&A Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 exhibition. I couldn’t have asked for more! Ballgowns have stood apart from fashion, while occasionally reflecting current developments in the fashion world. Yet, the luxurious fabrics used, and the skills of the designers, established them as objects of fascination, conveying splendour and spectacle. The exhibition charts 60 years of stylish evening wear highlighting styles, silhouettes and colours that have been perennial favourites for many years. Including gowns by Gareth Pugh, Vivienne Westwood, Mark Fast, Giles but also by our very own Greek designer Mary Katrantzou (who  the V&A thought should transfer to the ‘British’ team) .  Exhibition runs until 6 January 2013.

The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and that means for red carpets! Unfortunately for me the closest I got to was the V&A Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 exhibition. I couldn’t have asked for more!
Ballgowns have stood apart from fashion, while occasionally reflecting current developments in the fashion world. Yet, the luxurious fabrics used, and the skills of the designers, established them as objects of fascination, conveying splendour and spectacle. The exhibition charts 60 years of stylish evening wear highlighting styles, silhouettes and colours that have been perennial favourites for many years. Including gowns by Gareth Pugh, Vivienne Westwood, Mark Fast, Giles but also by our very own Greek designer Mary Katrantzou (who  the V&A thought should transfer to the ‘British’ team) . 
Exhibition runs until 6 January 2013.

— 1 week ago
According to Christian Louboutin, “A shoe has so much more to offer than just to walk.” And indeed, the iconic red-sole shoes of femininity and glamour, illustrated the importance of footwear far beyond expectations in Christian Louboutin’s Exhibition at the Design Museum.  The iconic French shoe designer, who pushed the boundaries of high fashion shoe design, showcased twenty years of designs and inspiration, revealing the artistry and theatricality of his show design.  His magical journey on the red carpet (throughout the exhibition) was forbidding photography. A rule which I find passé. I believe that designs as such, must be shared and set the standards for new young artists. They must be received as achievements and not as copyright threats. Reproduction regulation could applied to corporations that make money out of reproduction. A picture can only promote, inform, and maybe inspire others to achieve something bigger. We admire artists for the boundaries they break, the culture they created. Who are we to add limitations to creative progress?  Here are some super sneaky pictures that I took earlier today from the exhibition. Enjoy!

According to Christian Louboutin, “A shoe has so much more to offer than just to walk.” And indeed, the iconic red-sole shoes of femininity and glamour, illustrated the importance of footwear far beyond expectations in Christian Louboutin’s Exhibition at the Design Museum. 
The iconic French shoe designer, who pushed the boundaries of high fashion shoe design, showcased twenty years of designs and inspiration, revealing the artistry and theatricality of his show design. 
His magical journey on the red carpet (throughout the exhibition) was forbidding photography. A rule which I find passé. I believe that designs as such, must be shared and set the standards for new young artists. They must be received as achievements and not as copyright threats. Reproduction regulation could applied to corporations that make money out of reproduction. A picture can only promote, inform, and maybe inspire others to achieve something bigger. We admire artists for the boundaries they break, the culture they created. Who are we to add limitations to creative progress? 
Here are some super sneaky pictures that I took earlier today from the exhibition. Enjoy!

— 1 week ago
I just came back from a trip to Tusting leather goods factory in the heart of the English countryside. Tusting is a fifth generation firm who have been tanning, grading and trading the world’s finest leathers for over 130 years. I had the pleasure today to meet some of their talented team of Craftsmen and go through the whole process of production of their flawless leather goods. It’s a shame that my photo journey can’t be combined with the distinctive leather smell. For more information visit http://www.tusting.co.uk/ Special thanks to PushPR girls, Becky Ringer & Frankie Murray.

I just came back from a trip to Tusting leather goods factory in the heart of the English countryside.

Tusting is a fifth generation firm who have been tanning, grading and trading the world’s finest leathers for over 130 years. I had the pleasure today to meet some of their talented team of Craftsmen and go through the whole process of production of their flawless leather goods. It’s a shame that my photo journey can’t be combined with the distinctive leather smell.

For more information visit http://www.tusting.co.uk/

Special thanks to PushPR girls, Becky Ringer & Frankie Murray.

— 3 weeks ago
Here in London we haven’t seen much sun in a while, but this afternoon a visit to MAWI headquarters was enough to brighten up my day! London based luxury jewellery brand MAWI is known for mixing opposing themes and with over 4,000 designs has become an influential current in the realm of statement accessories. Inspiration is derived from Mawi’s affinity for collecting antique trinkets and baubles, a passion that mingles with a bold forward-thinking vision. Mawi Keivom, Creative Director, mentioned that she is now working on clutch bags and two partnerships to launch during London Fashion Week in September. She also talked about the partnership with world’s largest teen site for online dress up games Stardoll.com . The platform allows users to create their own ‘MeDoll’ to dress and style from a selection of virtual stores. MAWI virtual boutique is situated within the Starplazza shopping complex and allows users to try on, and buy with the community’s virtual currency. Come on, you should give it a go! For more information visit: http://www.mawi.co.uk/

Here in London we haven’t seen much sun in a while, but this afternoon a visit to MAWI headquarters was enough to brighten up my day! London based luxury jewellery brand MAWI is known for mixing opposing themes and with over 4,000 designs has become an influential current in the realm of statement accessories. Inspiration is derived from Mawi’s affinity for collecting antique trinkets and baubles, a passion that mingles with a bold forward-thinking vision.

Mawi Keivom, Creative Director, mentioned that she is now working on clutch bags and two partnerships to launch during London Fashion Week in September. She also talked about the partnership with world’s largest teen site for online dress up games Stardoll.com . The platform allows users to create their own ‘MeDoll’ to dress and style from a selection of virtual stores. MAWI virtual boutique is situated within the Starplazza shopping complex and allows users to try on, and buy with the community’s virtual currency. Come on, you should give it a go! For more information visit: http://www.mawi.co.uk/

— 4 weeks ago
It has been a while… blame the workload! But no regrets, no complains. I took two days off last week and joined some friends for a city trip to Antwerp. A city with a rising fashion status, due to the Royal Academy Antwerp one of the most important fashion academies in Europe. Take a look at the coarse cotton skirts. This is actually the first design that every freshman student has to make at the Royal Academy Antwerp - Fashion Design course. The design phase takes about 6 weeks and the final piece has to be related to the student’s concept/vision of fashion. Skirt always has to be in relation to the body and movement. According to RAA a design is good when a student takes these principles into account and knows how to translate them into the design. I just find it fascinating!

It has been a while… blame the workload! But no regrets, no complains. I took two days off last week and joined some friends for a city trip to Antwerp. A city with a rising fashion status, due to the Royal Academy Antwerp one of the most important fashion academies in Europe.

Take a look at the coarse cotton skirts. This is actually the first design that every freshman student has to make at the Royal Academy Antwerp - Fashion Design course.

The design phase takes about 6 weeks and the final piece has to be related to the student’s concept/vision of fashion. Skirt always has to be in relation to the body and movement.

According to RAA a design is good when a student takes these principles into account and knows how to translate them into the design.

I just find it fascinating!


— 1 month ago
Only Jennifer Palmer Inglis can turn my whole day around. (feat. Six Lee,Kay Kwok, Maison Pristine and Marios ‘Alexander’ Antoniou and Ross Williams.

Only Jennifer Palmer Inglis can turn my whole day around. (feat. Six Lee,Kay Kwok, Maison Pristine and Marios ‘Alexander’ Antoniou and Ross Williams.

— 1 month ago with 3 notes
Coming soon… by The Style Crusader.

Coming soon… by The Style Crusader.

(Source: stylecrusades)

— 1 month ago with 13 notes
Posted by Toni Tran. 

Posted by Toni Tran. 

— 2 months ago with 6 notes
My interview with New Yorker DapperLou.com

My interview with New Yorker DapperLou.com

— 2 months ago with 4 notes
London Fashion Week 特别节目 Day One →
— 2 months ago
Well, we no longer hear the music, we no longer have the spotlights here in London, but memories and highlights from the best of London Fashion Week were captured with my lenses and become great expectations for what’s to come next Autumn Winter 2012. It has already been a month since Corrie Nielsen, Inbar Spector, Bora Aksu… all shined on the catwalk and promised leading British Fashion for this season. Now what remains are just invitations and my last few bottles of my LFW sponsor Saint Brewing Co. Thank you all for following. It has been a pleasure to have you on board.

Well, we no longer hear the music, we no longer have the spotlights here in London, but memories and highlights from the best of London Fashion Week were captured with my lenses and become great expectations for what’s to come next Autumn Winter 2012. It has already been a month since Corrie Nielsen, Inbar Spector, Bora Aksu… all shined on the catwalk and promised leading British Fashion for this season. Now what remains are just invitations and my last few bottles of my LFW sponsor Saint Brewing Co.

Thank you all for following. It has been a pleasure to have you on board.

— 2 months ago

FTV - LFW (I’m wearing Qasimi)

— 2 months ago
Stroll right into Company Magazine in Ross Williams.

Stroll right into Company Magazine in Ross Williams.

— 2 months ago with 1 note
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