Fish and Chips Twice Please?!

Fish and Chips the Aftermath...

2011-02-15T21:05:00.000-08:00

Fish and Chip hauntings in Tokyo...
Hello Hello!
It's been a few months now since 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' closed it's doors for the final time. We were overjoyed that by the time we shut up shop we had successfully received just under 30,000 visitors....wowzers! We were totally overjoyed at the wonderful response the project generated and also at the fantastic media support that we have continued to receive. The project was featured in more than 100+ point of press including published, online, radio and TV coverage and still it continues to pop up including most recently Austrianfashion.net's 2010 rundown of highlights!
Our collective of featured designers and contributors continue making giant strides in the fashion stakes and the past few months have seen exciting endeavours such as some of them winning NewGen sponsorship as well as a succession of London Fashion Week shows and some great brand and celebrity collaborations!
The curators have since gone onto some exciting projects... Polona is currently working with the contemporary team at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London on the upcoming Yohji Yamamoto exhibition and Emma is working on a community based art project in Taipei following a recent stint as Artist in Residence and exhibitor in Japan.
Fish and Chips keeps popping up in all sorts of spooky forms....from sightings of the catalogue in a cafe in LA, to a Buddhist monk rocking the Fish and Chips tote bag around rural Japan and recent reports say a tie dye version of the bag was seen lurking around in Sydney!
We all had a ball working on the project thanks to the fantastic team and string of wonderful partners and supporters and we hope you keep checking up for any upcoming projects!
Team Fish and Chips
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Talk by Mischa and the Final 24 hours!

2010-09-11T16:10:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
A couple of days ago 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' hosted it's final public talk as part of the accompanying programme. Founding member of the renowned creative space, SHUNT Lounge in London and lecturer of theatre and critical theory at Goldsmiths College, Mischa Twitchin, jetted into Vienna to present a talk on 'The Importance of Alternative Venues'. Mischa is also a lighting designer and visiting lecturer at the English Faculty at the University of Cambridge. His previous work has included three projects based on Vienna so it was wonderful to have him in town and present an exciting talk on his experiences of working as part of a collective that inhabits an alternative platform. We were absolutely honoured to have him represent as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' and hope that everyone who attended enjoyed his presentation.
Big THANK YOU to Mischa!
Also the last talk means that we are coming to the end of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' here in Vienna. Tomorrow evening we will draw the final curtain and the project and all of it's entities will return to the UK. There is still a chance to catch the exhibition as tomorrow it will be open 10am-7pm and there is a bunch of catalogues, posters and bags remaining that need a new home, so please come along and support the project for one last time!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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FREE Fish and Chips Goody Bag! Tomorrow only!

2010-09-08T05:09:00.001-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
Only a few days to go! We have a special treat in store for all attendees of our final event tomorrow night, a talk from Mischa Twitchin from the UK. Everyone that comes along tomorrow will get a FREE Fish and Chips goody bag! Come grab an official bag before they are all gone! We have had reports of people rocking the bags out all over the world to from California to Berlin, London to Italy, so come get yours!
The talk starts at 6pm in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL in the MQ Thursday evening!
See you there!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Our Contributor Jobot in Berlin!

2010-09-06T15:12:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
Last week the exhibition curators went up to Berlin to catch up with one of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' superstar contributors! Jobot has been a big supporter of the project since it's early days and offered her amazing writing talents to the accompanying publication that we produced.
Canadian born Jobot is a Berlin based journalist and music management maverick. Following 9 years working within the creative industries including fashion, music and writing in London, she relocated to Berlin where she continues to offer her eternal fountain of knowledge to emerging talent. Alongside managing a collective of up and coming artists she has contributed her musings to publications including Super Super magazine, BangBang Berlin and L'Exposure.
She is currently working with musician, Barbara Panther, an artist about to commence her upcoming tour of Germany, Russian Federation, Paris and the home of Fish and Chips, Vienna.
Jobot wrote an awesome piece on the relationship between fashion and music which is featured in our official Fish and Chips book that is available in the gallery! Check it out!
Also whilst in Berlin, there seemed to be a lot of chip orientated action....see our photos above as well as the lovely Jobot modelling her Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! bag around the streets of Berlin!
Don't forget, Fish and Chips closes on Sunday, so make sure you call in and see us and grab a copy of the catalogue and also the last chance to get your hands on one of our lovely bags!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Presentation: 'The Importance of Alternative Venues'

2010-09-05T08:08:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
As the project commences it's final week we have one final treat in store for you! This upcoming Thursday, 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!', will be bringing one final event to Vienna in the form of a talk by Mischa Twitchin from the UK. Mischa will be discussing the importance of alternative venues within the Arts and this presentation is a must see for any art, design and theatre enthusiast and perfect for students of all ages.

'SHUNT collective and SHUNT Lounge co-founder Mischa Twitchin talks about a special project that has revitalised the London art and design scene, that has recently come to an abrupt end. Under London Bridge station, under Victorian arches, the most experimental in theatre, dance, performance, art, fashion and design happened. Few seasons ago as one of London Fashion Week official venues it has witnessed collections by Gareth Pugh and Nathan Jenden, the space has housed a promenade performance 'Tropicana' and 'Amato Saltone' by the collective, seen Madonna filming one of her videos, Akhe leave their mark on the space and Franko B and Ron Athey's 'Visions of Excess'. As well as offering a platform for young visual artists and designers, Shunt Lounge was also a perfect place for testing ideas and an opportunity of collaboration.'

The talk is free to attend and kicks off at 6pm on Thursday 9th September at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' Everyone is welcome!

We look forward to seeing you there and joining us for one final fling before Fish and Chips closes it's doors for the last time and waves farewell to Vienna!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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New Designer Showcase: Josephine Raffaella Magno

2010-09-04T05:18:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
As we enter the final stretch of Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! we recently celebrated the launch of our last New Designer Showcases, by Josephine Raffaella Magno of the start-up label, MRJ. Raised in Napoli via LA and now working out of Vienna, accessories designer, Josephine, launched her debut collection of 'hands free' bags constructed out of leather and recycled materials. Last week a great crowd turned out to welcome the unveiling of the collection complete with drinks and a special speech from the designer. Looks awesome and her installation will stay with us right up until the close of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' on September 12th. We hope you take the time to pop in and check out her work as well as catch the exhibition before it vacates Vienna.

Also a reminder to any media, buyers or potential customers, Josephine will be presenting her collection at the upcoming MQ Vienna Fashion Week at the end of September so be sure to visit her stand and learn more about her work.
Finally we would like to say a huge thank you to Josephine and her business partner, Patrick Sombati, for getting involved and showing MRJ as well as working as an essential part of the Fish and Chips team throughout the entire duration of the project! Thanks guys!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Official launch of MRJ in the New Designer Showcase!

2010-08-30T05:12:00.000-07:00

Photographer: Gino Spera

Greetings from Fish and Chips HQ!
We are very excited to announce that this week we shall be launching our final New Designer Showcase at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'.
Josephine Raffaella Magno, Director and brand designer of MRJ, who was recently one of our host designers at our children's workshops with JEF, will be taking over the temporary installation room in the gallery. The Italian-American designer, who has been based in Vienna for the past 2 years, will be presenting her debut collection of wearable, hands-free bags which are focused around human kinetics and recycling taking influence from themes including aviation apparel and Amelia Earhart.
Josephine studied Industrial Fashion Design at SUN in Aversa and has 10 years industry experience working between Italy and California for a range of both commercial and high end brands. Her previous employment has seen her working in the accessories sector with companies that deal with clients including Gucci, Prada, Christian Louboutin and Roberto Cavalli. From growing up in Naples, Italy and being surrounded by leather craft and the inner workings of her family's atelier, Josephine has progressed into building up her own brand aesthetic which works around her concept. The MRJ label has also been invited to showcase as part of MQ Vienna Fashion Week commencing next month in which she will be presenting her collection to buyers and the media.
On September 1st Josephine will be unveiling her first MRJ collection in the showcase at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' and we invite you to come along! There will be free drinks for our visitors and the chance to see the debut of her work alongside a short speech around 6pm.
We will be kicking off the launch event at 5pm in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL in the MuseumsQuartier, the exhibition is free so come and join us!
See you there!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Feature in Notion Magazine!

2010-08-30T04:41:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
It's been busy central here at Fish and Chips land....only two weeks to go and a couple of extra special events coming up and plenty going on! We currently have a 2 page feature in one of our favourite magazines, Notion, written by one of the curators, Emma. Notion is a globally distributed fashion, music and lifestyle publication and we love it! Nice feature all about 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' complete with lots of images! The glossy mag is available on the shelves at stockists internationally and of course at WHSmiths stores nationwide and many others in the UK...so go grab a copy!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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New Piece from Contributor Margarita Louca!

2010-08-27T09:55:00.000-07:00

Male Bonding "Weird Feelings" (Official Video) from Margarita Louca on Vimeo.

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
We thought we would share with you one of our contributor, Margarita Louca's, brand new music video because we LOVE IT! The film 'Weird Feelings' for UK based band, Male Bonding, just went live and it looks awesome! As part of this piece, Margarita also collaborated with fellow Fish and Chips featured contributor, animator and illustrator Will Adams so great to see a bit of creative joining of forces! Enjoy the movie times and if you are a fan of Male Bonding for all of our Fish and Chips neighbours, they will be playing in Vienna in November as well as bunch of other cities on their tour!
Hats off to Margarita and her crew...video is a treat!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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New Designer Showcase: Maja Mehle!

2010-08-19T11:53:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
It's all change at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' today! This evening we were really excited to unveil our current 'New Designer Showcase' as part of the accompanying programme. We are honoured to have brand new work on display from London based, Slovenian born designer, Maja Mehle.
Maja arrived in Vienna today to set up her installation which tells a story and features pieces from her new collection which make their debut in the gallery.
It looks awesome and we look forward to welcoming you to check it out!
Be sure to call in and come and see her work!
To read more about Maja see our earlier blog in anticipation of her arrival :
CLICK HERE!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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WE HAVE OFFICIALLY HIT 20,000 VISITORS!

2010-08-18T04:11:00.001-07:00

Hello From Fish and Chips HQ!
Yesterday was major cause for celebration! In less than 10 weeks since the launch, 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' officially racked up 20,000 visitors yesterday! We are so happy with the awesome response that the project is having and it's great that the visitors just keep on coming! With a month to go until the close of the project, we can only hope that people continue to come and check out the exhibition! The positive feedback that the concept has generated has been overwhelming! We have continued to keep gaining press coverage and several side projects have branched out as a result of the exhibition for example new collaborations and opportunities for our contributors! We couldn't be happier! There are still a few weeks for you to catch 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! so be sure to stop by and keep an eye out for our upcoming features which include New Designer Showcases and additional talks! There is also some exclusive merchandise still available at the exhibition which includes our official publication packed full of juicy editorials, special written features and some great images alongside our printed tote bags so get them before it's too late!
Thanks for all the support guys!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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COMING SOON! Maja Mehle

2010-08-16T11:55:00.001-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
We are really excited about the next feature of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' accompanying programme. As part of our 'New Designer Showcase' platform we shall be introducing our visitors to our next participant, Maja Mehle, who will be taking over the temporary installation room in the gallery. Maja is a Slovenian designer currently living and working within the industry in the UK following her recent graduation from London’s prestigious Royal College of Art. Her work has been featured in publications such as Dazed Digital, Ponytail Magazine and Ribbed Magazine.
During her time at the college she won a number of awards and competitions and has worked with brands such as Oasis, Umbro and Thierry Mugler. Her final collection titled 'Tito and Me' is a combination of tailored and sportswear garments inspired by socialism, Balkan history, and Yugoslavian president Tito. She is combining traditional tailoring techiques and fabric such as wool and silk with sportswear shapes and details. One of the non-traditional tecniques used in her collection is digital print. Part of the garment is digitally printed with pixilation in a way darker part coming from the inside of the jacket to the outside into a lighter color. For this collection Maja created her own coat of arms, which was printed to dress and is used as a tag for this collection. Tito and me is a black and white memory of a uniformed socialistic childhood.
Maja will be taking over the showcase space as of this Friday,20th August, so be sure to pop into 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' to check out her work as it will be presented for a limited time only!

Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Temporary Showcase! Kid's Patchwork!

2010-08-15T12:15:00.001-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
Today we changed our rotating showcase space to present the results of our recent workshops for kid's in cooperation with European youth organisation, JEF . Stage one of our workshops included a special theme promoting AIDS awareness and highlighting the work of organisation, Designers Against AIDS.
During these workshops the children were given the opportunity to create their own individual square that they could then contribute to a special patchwork that we were constructing to then hand over to DAA. Mixed in with the kid's patches were also contributions from some of our hosting designers Scott Ramsay Kyle and Pebelle and the exhibition curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan.
During this time we also had a very special visitor, Steffi Tisson, from Designers Against AIDS! Here she is below!

For the upcoming week the patchwork will be displayed as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! alongside some illustrations and designs created by the kid's during the workshops. Following it's showcase in the gallery we will be shipping the piece off to the DAA head office in Belgium.
We hope that you take the chance to come and check out the patchwork and the outcome of the fun and exciting workshops here at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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New Designer Showcase: Maartje De Man

2010-08-12T05:30:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
As we mentioned last week we were very excited about our current 'New Designer Showcase' which is set up in our temporary installation room in the gallery as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'.
Maartje De Man jetted in from Holland at the weekend and set up a showcase of some of her pieces from her "Proud to be Fout" collection.
The work from the Winchester School of Art graduate is on display for only a couple more days...so be sure to catch it before it leaves!
To read more about Maartje's work and her contribution to the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' project click HERE!!!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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The Budding Fashionistas!

2010-08-05T16:35:00.001-07:00

Good Evening from Fish and Chips HQ!
The final stretch of our recent kid's workshops in partnership with JEF saw us rounding off with a live photoshoot in which our budding designers could pose wearing their finished creations for our photographer, Wolfgang Steiner. Here are some of the images which celebrate the completion of a great couple of days!
Don't forget to follow our official 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' facebook page HERE!!!! for all of the updates and photos!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Kid's Workshops ROUND 2!

2010-08-05T14:48:00.000-07:00

images: Wolfgang Steiner
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
We have been enjoying a fun filled week as we presented our second round of exclusive kid's workshops in cooperation with the European youth organisation, JEF.
Here at Fish and Chips we offered a series of workshops based around the theme of being a designer and what goes on behind the scenes hosted in the gallery. Our second phase of this feature was titled "Being a Designer...What a crazy job!" and gave kid's the opportunity to attend and learn new skills for a two day period.
The concept was to offer an insight into the entire process of working within fashion from designing, to making, photoshoots and styling. All of the participants were set the brief of creating their own T-shirt as well as making accessories that they would then model at a closing catwalk show and shoot. The workshops were hosted and taught by the exhibition's curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan, alongside Viennese designer Petra Kraeutner of Pebelle and Italian-American designer Josephine Rafaella Magno of MRJ.
From dyeing to applique and macrame to beading the kid's were given the chance to experiment with a range of techniques and crafts in anticipation of unveiling their creations. They also branched out into making their own jewellery and accessories including finger knitted scarves, Lady Gaga style hair bows and beaded necklaces teamed with their favourite items of clothing that they brought along. Following two days of great enthusiasm and dedication the group got to receive a make-over and a 'catwalk coaching' before taking to the runway to strut their stuff and throw out some poses to the audience!
Vienna based photographer, Wolfgang Steiner, offered his amazing skills and gave the children a chance to see a photographer at work as well as pose on the catwalk and participate in a live photoshoot.
Big thank you to JEF for supporting us and being part of creating a great experience for the attendees and also to the guys who worked alongside the team; Valentina, Chiara, Melanie and Patrick.
Check out some pictures of the catwalk finale from Wolfgang Steiner as well as a few of our behind the scenes action shots!

And now time for the catwalk!

Finally thank you to our wonderful participants who proved to be a great bunch of aspiring designers, it was an honour to have you guys as part of the project!

You can find the full set of images in our albums on the official 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' Facebook page HERE!!!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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COMING SOON! Maartje De Man!

2010-08-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips World!
On the eve of our second round of kid's workshops in cooperation with the European youth organisation JEF, we thought we would share with you an upcoming programme feature that we have in store!
Commencing in just a week's time we shall be unveiling our next emerging fashion designer in our rotating New Designer Showcase.
Maartje De Man is a new start-up label and BA (Hons) Fashion, Textiles and Fibre graduate from the Winchester School of Art. Dutch designer, Maartje, who relocated to the UK from the Netherlands in 2004 to pursue her studies, most recently presented her first solo collection at Alternative Fashion Week 2010 and now works within the industry between London and The Netherlands.
AFW is an initiative operated by publicly funded arts organisation, ‘Alternative Arts’, that showcases more than 70 new global designers at Spitalfields, East London. Following her debut graduate collection titled ‘Proud to be Fout’ her current collection features bold, colourful garments encapsulating a South American influence, clashing prints and national dress. He defiance over the ‘Size Zero’ debate sees her presenting collections that are accessible to all women ranging from sizes 6-16 in her quest to see more ‘average’ women gracing the catwalks and magazines.
Be sure to visit the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL in the MuseumsQuartier Wien to catch a look at Maartje's wonderful work! We look forward to having her as part of Fish and 'Chips, Twice Please?!' and be sure you don't miss her week long presentation!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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'Story Time in Vienna': Live Photoshoot from Alexander Jordan!

2010-07-28T15:03:00.000-07:00

Evening from Fish and Chip Land!
We are super excited to reveal the images from a recent 'Live Photoshoot' that British photographer Alexander Jordan carried out within the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' exhibition!
As part of our accompanying programme he collaborated with a team from both the UK and Vienna and spent the day offering an interactive experience for visitors to the gallery. Mannequins were replaced by a live model and the public could come and observe the inner workings of a photographer at work and catch a behind the scenes glimpse at what goes down on a shoot. There was an opportunity to ask questions and see the exhibition turned into an active workspace.

Also working on the shoot as part of the team was make-up artist Britta Tess, Model Roksana from LOOK MODELS and one of our Quartier21 Artist in Residence, Emma Box. A selection of pieces featured in the exhibition from our representing designers were presented at the shoot including the work of Louise Gray, NOKI, Louise Amstrup, Emma Bell and Emma Box.

Hope you enjoy the images! We love them! Be sure to check out more of Alexander Jordan's work at www.alexanderjordan.co.uk and we look forward to welcoming you at our next special programme feature!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Artist in Residence: Richard Bell

2010-07-28T03:04:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
This month we have had the pleasure of Quartier21 Artist in Residence, Richard Bell, here in the MuseumsQuartier Wien. Throughout July Richard has been working on the development of his most recent project in the AiR studio as well as preparing to showcase his latest piece, 'Bubble Tank', as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' Last week marked the opening of his presentation in our temporary showcase space which introduces new designers, graduates and emerging talent.
Richard Bell is a British designer and recently graduated with a 1st Class Honours in BA (hons) Furniture and Related Product Design, Sheffield Hallam University. Alongside concept development, design and construction of contemporary furniture his work also branches into photography, street art and installation taking influence from commercial product manipulation, glass work, germination processes and mental health issues.
Projects have included commissioned works for ‘Toast’, a conceptual design platform and boutique and a laser cutting collaboration showcased at London Fashion Week and in New York as part of an AIDS awareness presentation.
During his time as AiR Richard was also selected to show items of his work at 'New Designers' at the Business Design Centre earlier this month. He has been working as part of the Fish and Chips team including getting involved with our Kid's workshops and offering his photography skills to various aspects of the project.
Richard's work is currently exhibited as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL so pop in and check it out!
You can see more of his work: www.richardbelldesign.com

Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Kid's Workshops in Partnership with JEF!

2010-07-25T08:02:00.001-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
It's been an incredibly busy week here at Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! Our first installment of our children's workshops in partnership with JEF went live on Monday. Kid's were offered free places to come and spend three days working in the gallery alongside our team and a couple of the designers to encourage team building, promote AIDs awareness and combat social exclusion.

UK based designer, Scott Ramsay Kyle, jetted into Vienna to host the workshops working alongside the exhibition's curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan, and Viennese designer, Pebelle.
The kids were offered the opportunity to customise T-shirts, embroider, knit, sew, tie dye and create their own contribution to a patchwork which will be later exhibited within 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' before being presented to the organisation Designers Against AIDS.
It was a very successful week complete with al fresco picnics here in the MQ, a live photoshoot, plenty of glittering, bejewelling and craft.
Scott Ramsay Kyle gave the guests and insight into his work as well as taught techniques and tips on embroidery and textile development whilst Pebelle helped the kids create unique tie dye effects.
The workshops were rounded off with a visit from Steffi from the Designers Against AIDS office in Belgium who received a preview of our wonderful contributions to the patchwork we are creating.
Check out some images taken by our current Quartier21 Artist in Residence and one of our showcasing contributors, Richard Bell.

Team Fish and Chips would like to say a massive thanks to JEF for supporting us in realising our concept for the children's workshops alongside Valentina, Chiara and Melanie for assisting us and acting as our wonderful translators. Huge thanks also go to Scott and Petra of Pebelle!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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10,000th Visitor Rocks 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'!!!

2010-07-23T02:07:00.001-07:00

Images: Richard Bell

Big Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!!!
Yesterday was a big cause for celebration....6 weeks to the day since 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' first opened it's doors to the public, our 10,000th visitor walked through the doors. We are so overwhelmed to have had such a great response to the exhibition and to have accepted so many guests that have had the chance to view our concept and be introduced to the work of our many designers and contributors.
At 3pm yesterday art student and aspiring sculptor,Athina Zoi from Athens, Greece was the lucky person to claim her stake as visitor 10,000! She was presented with a gift basket full of goodies from our curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan alongside MQ Director Dr.Wolfgang Waldner.
In only 6 weeks the exhibition has maintained a constant flow of media exposure ranging from international publications, radio and TV features which has been kept active through our action packed programme of special events, workshops, lectures and presentations. Now at the half-way mark of the project we plan to keep up the positive responses and look forward to welcoming our future guests.
Major congrats to Athina and here's to the next 10,000 visitors!
Love and Ketchup,
Team Fish and Chips
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Contributor Will Adams comes to Vienna!

2010-07-08T15:23:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chip World!
Vienna recently had the pleasure of welcoming one of our contributors Will Adams to town. Not only did he get to join the clan in the set up of the exhibition he also got to unveil his special project for the showcase as well as enjoy the city!
Will has been involved in the project since it's early stages and spent the months running up to the exhibition creating a special animation to make it's debut screening as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'.
Will Adams is a digital artist and animator living and working in London. Will holds a First Class Honours Degree in Digital Media Arts and has professional experience in designing for web,print and television broadcast.
Will says...
"Inspired by the very British title and theme, my contribution is a short animated film which explores the visual references, shapes and textures of the British seaside resort Blackpool."
The piece is now available to view online and features the original soundtrack by Timur Sekerci...

You can view more of Will's work at www.willdotadams.com
Don't forget if you are in town stop by the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL and see it in it's full glory! We shall be screening this gem until the exhibition closes in September!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Behind the Scenes: Make-Up and Photography!

2010-07-08T04:07:00.001-07:00

Photography: Alexander Jordan

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!!!
So, as you know, there's been lots of photoshoots going on in both the AiR studios and in the gallery space directed by British photographer, Alexander Jordan over the past few weeks...
He has been collaborating with Vienna based agencies and Make-Up artists to create a series of portraits and editorials as part of his contribution to 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'
Here is a sneak peek from behind the scenes of one of his latest endeavours working with make-up artist, Britta Tess, and Roksana at Look Models.
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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COMING SOON! Designers Against AIDS!!!

2010-07-08T03:36:00.001-07:00

Coming soon from Fish and Chips HQ!!!
We are excited to announce that Steffi Tisson, a representative from the organisation Designers Against AIDS, will be jetting in from Belgium to host a presentation as part of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' accompanying programme!
Commencing on July 19th we will be hosting an array of features promoting AIDS/HIV awareness ranging from craft workshops for kids in co-operation with JEF, live knitting circles, special DAA film screening and of course our much anticipated presentation. Our knitting and craft workshops offer kids and passers by the opportunity to contribute a square to add to a special patchwork we are creating to raise AIDS/HIV awareness which will be given to Designers Against AIDS upon completion.
DAA was founded in Belgium, and the internationally active project aims to reach young people through the media of fashion, celebrity, music and sport. Their initiative and work has been injected into worldwide media and has been featured in publications including; Vogue, i-D, ELLE, Cosmopolitan and Vanity Fair.
Previous contributors and collaborations include H&M, Rihanna, Gareth Pugh, Bernhard Willhelm, Katy Perry and Jeremy Scott.
One of their biggest projects to date is the international HIV/AIDS Awareness Education Centre in Antwerp which invites qualified students to learn about the programmes and techniques that have made DAA so successful in reaching young people through pop media and internet culture.
On Monday 19th July we will be hosting the presentation in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL starting at 6pm, entry is FREE! Come along to learn all about how fashion is used to promote awareness and hear all about their projects such as Knitting Against AIDS and Models Against AIDS!
See you there!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Guest Showcase: Pebelle

2010-07-05T03:21:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Fish and Chips HQ!
This weekend saw the rotation of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' temporary showcase. As part of our accompanying programme, Austrian designer Petra Kraeutner of Pebelle, took over the space and created a static installation of her work. In keeping with our ethos of generating a creative bridge between Vienna and the UK, Petra is our first local designer to feature as part of the temporary showcase.
Pebelle is a brand that presents a contemporary perspective on the tradition of tie dye through using self-developed dyeing techniques and combining them with established methods. Her intricate work is inspired by urban atmospheres and has been featured in international publications and media including: ELLE UK, Flare Canada, Agent Lover and L'Exposure Berlin.
Projects and collaborations include partnership with brand, 'Superated' to create stage costumes for KÖNIG ÖDIPUS Play at Theater Spielraum in Vienna, textile collaboration with Emma Bell for SS09 and costume design for VUM video shoot filmed in California.
Her work retails globally and stockists include: Samstag Vienna, Dahl Collection USA, Coloured Earth Fashion Store UK and Pret-a-Couture Berlin.

Photographer: Wolfgang Steiner
Pebelle's showcase will run for three weeks in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL so be sure to drop in and check it out!
You can see more of her work HERE!!!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Guest AiR: Photographer Alexander Jordan

2010-07-05T02:39:00.001-07:00

photography: Alexander Jordan
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
One of our current Guest Artists in Residence is British photographer, Alexander Jordan, who has been using Vienna as a base to use the opportunity to work with local fellow creatives as well as work as an active contributor of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' Working from the studio, Alexander Jordan, has been shooting a series of portraits on a daily basis through collaborating with local agencies including NEXT and Look Models as well as teaming up with Vienna based make-up artists including Britta Tess and Verena Rabl.
Above is a selection of images from his daily photoshoots taken here in the MuseumsQuartier Wien.

As part of the exhibition's accompanying programme he carried out a 'Live Photoshoot' in the gallery which allowed visitors to come and watch a photographer at work and get an insight into the behind the scenes workings of a photoshoot. The Live shoot used the exhibition features as it's backdrop and incorporated pieces from our representing designers. It also presented onlookers and visitors the opportunity to ask questions and see how elements like photography, modelling, styling and make-up artistry work.
Watch this space for a first look into the exclusive images taken by Alexander Jordan at our live shoot!!!
You can see more of his work HERE!!!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Artist in Residence: Emma Box

2010-06-23T08:32:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
As part of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' accompanying programme we are focussing on a special feature in the schedule which includes 'New Designer Showcases'. The idea of this element was to highlight the presence of new and emerging designers within current industry so our programme allows for a selection of design graduates and start-up labels to present their work as part of a rotating showcase space within the gallery.
We were super excited about our first representative who is also one of our quartier21 Artists in Residence. Emma Box is a 2010 graduate in BA Fashion Design from UCA Rochester in the UK and only a couple of days before she unveiled her new collection at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' it was walking down the catwalk at London's prestigious Graduate Fashion Week!
Emma boasts a string of industry work experience from dedicating herself to a series of internships and projects with designers and brands including; Tatty Devine, Emma Bell, ON/OFF, Filaure India and London Fashion Week.
Emma has been working as part of the team since the early days of the project and has been working from the AiR studio in the MuseumsQuartier Wien as well as using her time spent in Vienna collaborating with photographers and involving herself in side projects. You can check out her collection in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL right now!
For more information on Emma Box...have a look at her website!
www.emmabox.com

Love
Team Fish and Chips
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'London as a Hub for Fresh Fashion Talent'- Discussion

2010-06-23T08:05:00.000-07:00

Photos Julia Aßl and Elisabeth Hajek

Greetings from the World of Fish and Chips!
On Monday 21st of June 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' hosted a highly anticipated feature of the accompanying programme, a discussion based on the topic- 'London as a Hub for Fresh Fashion Talent.'
The discussion was chaired by Prof. Alison J Clarke (University of Applied Arts Vienna) and featured Oriole Cullen (Victoria and Albert Museum, London) and Klaus Muehlbauer (Muehlbauer Headwear and Fashion, Vienna) as participants.
Great discussion covering an array of topics ranging from multi-cultural presence in contemporary industry, to emerging talent and support avenues in both the UK and Austria, to the influence of blogging and online phenomenon. Visitors were offered the opportunity to become involved with the discussion and the event was followed by a lovely dinner in the MuseumsQuartier Wien attended by our wonderful speakers, Fish and Chips Team, quartier21 representatives and current Artist in Residents.
We will be making the full transcript of this programme feature available very soon so watch this space!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Minister Claudia Schmied visits 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'

2010-06-23T07:29:00.001-07:00

Photos Julia Aßl
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
Earlier this week we had the honour of welcoming the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Claudia Schmied, into the gallery to introduce her to 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'. The curators of the exhibition, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan, were there to greet her alongside Director of the MuseumsQuartier Wien, Dr. Wolfgang Waldner, and current quartier21 Artist in Residence and exhibition contributor, Emma Box.
We would like to thank her for visiting us here in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL!

Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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VIP Afterparty at Le Meridien!

2010-06-22T14:55:00.000-07:00

Big Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
It's been exciting times since the opening of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'....epic numbers of people through the doors and a great response from visitors and media! Since the opening we have presented several special features from talks and discussions as part of the accompanying programme!
Following our official launch at the gallery on June 10th we also hosted our exclusive afterparty at Le Meridien which was great fun! Guests were offered fish and chips, candyfloss, popcorn and special pink drinks and we had Christian Candid of Klein Records/ Pling Plong Klub and Tingel Tangel DJs throwing out the tunes! Here are a few photos from the event courtesy of our contributors Matthew Brindle and Thom Will from megamegamega.com...

We would like to say a huge thank you to Le Meridien who have offered our project fantastic support since it's early days as both our sponsor and official hotel partner! And of course to all of our special guests who came along to help us celebrate the opening of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!"...
Love and Batter
Team Fish and Chips
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Lecture Presentation by Dashing Tweeds

2010-06-17T06:15:00.000-07:00

Kirsty McDougall and Guy Hills of 'Dashing Tweeds'.
images: Thom Will 2010 www.thomwill.co.uk

Greetings from the world of Fish and Chips!
In case you missed it...last week design label, Dashing Tweeds, hosted a wonderful lecture presentation as part of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' accompanying programme.
Dashing Tweeds is a London based, contemporary tweed textile company designed by photographer, Guy Hills, and weaver Kirsty McDougall. With ranges including 'Urban Tweeds', 'Sporting Tweeds' and 'Poaching Tweeds' the design duo mix up the proud tradition of tailoring entwined with experimental new ideas and techniques.
The presentation took place within the exhibition in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL and covered topics including weaving techniques and textile construction.
Be sure to catch our next programme feature which takes place on Monday June 21st at 7pm, a round table discussion titled 'London as a hub for Fresh Fashion Talent.' The event features Alison Clarke (Design Historian, University of Applied Arts Vienna) and Oriole Cullen (Curator, Fashion in Motion, Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
Entry is free and we look forward to welcoming you in the gallery space!
Love and Vinegar,
Team Fish and Chips
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The Doors are OPEN! Opening Launch...

2010-06-17T05:10:00.001-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
We thought you would treat you to a medley of images from our official opening of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' at the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL last week...
One of our contributors, photographer Matthew Brindle of www.megamegamega.com , zoomed in from London to document what went down at the much anticipated launch event.
The curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan, would like to thank each and everyone of you guys that turned up and helped make the launch party so much much and a great success! Also a massive thanks to all the designers, contributors and supporters that flew in all the way from the UK especially for the event!
Check out some of the photos!!!
all images: Matthew Brindle 2010

Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Exclusive Fish and Chips Shoot!

2010-06-15T12:45:00.000-07:00

Photographer Thom Will
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
The team are super happy in Fish and Chip world as the exhibition has been witness to some amazing attendance numbers since it's opening last week!
We recently gave you a behind the scenes sneak peek into our special photoshoot and the dream team that worked on it, which was carried out when photographer Thom Will jetted into town to work his magic!
Check out the images from the shoot that was created especially for presentation within the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' exhibition as well as publication in our accompanying catalogue.
Don't forget to come see them in their full glory in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL as well as grab one of our action packed books as they are going like HOT CAKES!!!
Love and Mushy Peas
Team Fish and Chips
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'Performance of Dress'- Riitta Ikonen

2010-06-14T11:53:00.000-07:00

Images Riitta in Vienna and her 'Snowflake' project.
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
Today 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' featured a special element of the accompanying programme in the form of Finnish artist, Riitta Ikonen. The London/ New York based performance artist presented an exclusive talk based around the story behind her work and journey as well as an insight into the concept behind her most recent work, a durational performance, that debuted at the opening of Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! last week.

Image of Riitta's 'Walk through Wardrobe' at the TATE and speaking today at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!', freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL.
An MA Royal College of Art Graduate, Riitta's work is "concerned with the performance of images, through photography and costume design". Her work has been exhibited internationally including Moscow, New York, London and Amsterdam at prestigious institutions including TATE Britain.
Today Riitta informed and entertained the audience through telling the history and background of her work as well as incorporating types of dress and objectification in performance. Her most recent durational performance explores the shared folklore between Britain and Austria represented by a Lipizzaner themed costume and through the medium of storytelling.
You can see more of her work here:
www.riittaikonen.com
We have loved having Riitta in town for the launch of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! and it was an honour for her to present a talk here for us!
Love and Ketchup,
Team Fish and Chips
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Contributor Margarita Louca comes to Vienna!

2010-06-14T11:03:00.000-07:00

Hello from the Fish and Chips Land!
Over the past couple of weeks we have been honoured to have film-maker and art director, Margarita Louca, working with us at our HQ in Vienna. Margarita is one of our contributors representing the fashion film aspect of the concept as well as lending her incredible talents as art director of the official Fish and Chips, Twice please printed publication. She was also in town to welcome the much anticipated delivery of the catalogue as it made it's way from Slovenia into Vienna courtesy of one of our amazing partners, Grafika Gracer.
Margarita has been working with Team Fish and Chips for several months from over in London and has created the showreel which is currently showing within the gallery as well as executing the amazing catalogue direction concept and graphics with panache.
The catalogue which features a load of information about our designers and representing talents also boasts our exclusive photoshoot by Thom Will which is currently exhibited as part of the project. A selection of writing from supporters including Professor Alison J.Clark and Simon Smith, the British Ambassador to Austria at the British Embassy, Dr Wolfgang Waldner and a series of short pieces from members of the UK fashion industry. The publication is currently available from the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL.
Margarita Louca's film featuring Piers Atkinson's work that was mentioned earlier on the blog is currently screening in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.
You can also check it out below!!!

wymmin's final from Margarita Louca on Vimeo.

Love from Chippy HQ,
Team Fish and Chips
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Fish and Chips is OPEN!!!

2010-06-14T10:45:00.001-07:00

Hello from the World of Fish and Chips!
So after 6 months of planning and development, contemporary fashion exhibition, 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' finally opened it's doors to the public on Thursday 10th June 2010.
With the entrance decked out in Union Jack flags, curators Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan unveiled their concept at the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL in the MuseumsQuartier Wien.
The space was transformed into a platform for design and multi-media talent hailing from London complete with a mammoth theatre featuring fashion film, a tea party of shoes and an array of pieces from the industry's most fashion forward designers.
Post official press conference, followed an epic footfall at the gallery opening featuring MegaMegaMega DJs and a durational performance from Riitta Ikonen. Our official hotel partner, Le Meridien hosted our official afterparty seeing guests feasting on cupcakes and fish and chips to the sounds of Christian Candid of Klein Records and Pling Plong Klub as well as the Tingel Tangel DJs.
Team Fish and Chips have since spent the weekend recovering after the past few months as well as hosting a string of our contributors that jetted into Vienna from London for the opening. Keep an eye out for our official photos coming soon!
Now the accompanying programme has kicked off in full force so watch this space for exciting features, special events, exclusive presentations and much more!
Vinegar Greetings,
Team Fish and Chips
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We are on your TV!!!!

2010-06-05T01:32:00.000-07:00

Copyright PULS 4

Check out the brand new official 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' TV advert for PULS 4!!!! WE LOVE IT!!!!!
Love and TV,
Team Fish and Chips
Emma
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Read all about it!

2010-06-04T16:27:00.001-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ....
Today has involved more trips out of town to collect vital elements for the exhibition as well as lots of getting crafty and hardcore construction work! Aside from that we ate some gourmet burritos during a well earned break and even indulged in a bit of dancing around a discoball in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL...

On top of all the dancing and building we are super happy with the wonderful international press that 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' has been receiving over the past week....including ELLE Germany, Tendencias Spain, Red Bull's global RED BULLETIN magazine and Die Presse!
Also if you are in Vienna next week we look forward to welcoming you at the official launch night of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'...full event information CLICK HERE!!!!!!!!
Love and Chip Forks,
Team Fish and Chips
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Building and Tornados...

2010-06-02T15:15:00.000-07:00

Hello from the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL!!!
We have officially set up camp within the gallery that will be transformed into the world of Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! With the keys finally in our pocket there has been lots of building and making of stuff going on this week!
The team have been working hard on transforming the space (with the help of the lovely guys at Redbull who sent us a load of product to keep the troops going!) and in other news our amazing Fish and Chips tote bags also arrived this week as you can see above!

A road trip out of town with our wonderful assistant and aspiring designer, Anna, and one of the exhibition contributors, Russell Barratt, to pick up fabrics and trimmings saw us caught up in a real life Tornado...it was even on the news! With the car packed to the brim with materials and props we skidded to a halt to avoid a windswept picnic table dancing across the road! We even captured some of the damage on the camera as you can see!

Another venture out of the MuseumsQuartier Wien saw us getting crafty in the DIY store whilst picking up supplies in preparation for the build...it resulted in us painting the tarmac pastel blue after a slippy can of paint took a tumble from our trolley!ooops!!!
Watch this space for more behind the scenes action and gossip!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Exclusive!!! Contributor Margarita Louca!

2010-05-31T11:52:00.001-07:00

Hello!
Sneak preview of what's in store....we are mega excited about the awesome video by one of our wonderful contributors, Margarita Louca that will be presented as part of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' exhibition...
Not only does this delight present the amazing talents of this London based filmmaker extraordinaire, it also features one of the incredible pieces that we will be exhibiting, Piers Atkinson's 'Vera' balaclava.
The film features band, Wetdog's 'Wymmin's Final' track and was recently selected to premiere exclusively on Stereogum...we are honoured to have this beaut of a film as part of the exhibition!
The Lowdown on Margarita who not only offered her talents as our contributing film-maker but, also worked as Art Director and designer of our upcoming publication that will accompany 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'....

Margarita Louca has a multidisciplinary approach to her practice working as an illustrator, film-maker and art director and thrives on the variation and space to collaborate that this provides.

Having finished her BA in Graphic Design from Central St. Martins, she began working with the film production company Pundersons Gardens as a video editor. Margarita now works on a variety of documentary, commission and high-end fashion videos for clients ranging from SHOWstudio to Peter Pilotto.

She has showcased at exhibitions including STOLEN, Dark Horses and Untouched and her artwork and writing has collectively been featured in publications including LURVE, VICE UK/USA, Dazed and Confused, URA! and Wonderland.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT HER WORK!
Watch this space for a peek at the film....
Love and Mushy Peas
Team Fish and Chips
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Diva Magazine and 'Best of Vienna'...

2010-05-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Fish and Chips HQ!
With the big, grand opening kicking off next week on the 10th June at the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL we are really pleased with some of the press features that are churning out...Check us out in the current issue of Diva Magazine....and also a listing in a recent "Best of Vienna" supplement in Falter...WE LOVE IT!

Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Contributor Random Bangle Comes to Vienna!

2010-05-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!!!
Last week saw the much anticipated arrival of Russell, one of our wonderful contributors who jetted into Vienna from London!
Random Bangle AKA Edinburgh born, Russell Barratt is an accessories and prop designer specialising in performance garments. His unique approach to textile creation and traditional crafts encapsulates a range of influences within his work including the 80’s era, Egypt, club culture, knotting and recycling. His work has included commissioned pieces for design collective, Maiden Britain, which was showcased at London Fashion Week as well as for Eska Mtungwazi as part of The Matthew Herbert Big Band. Aside from private commissions which have been featured in publications including; Notion, Random Magazine and Dazed Digital, his bold pieces are stocked at Soho boutique, Machine-A.
www.randombangle.com
As well as being one of our showcasing contributors he has also been offering his talents to the Vienna based Fish and Chips team. During his time here he has been working in the quartier21 studios making both his special custom piece for the exhibition as well as getting crafty with lots of exciting bits and pieces for the gallery!
It's fun times-o-clock having Russell in town and awesome to have his support!
Love,
Team Fish and Chips
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Behind the Scenes....

2010-05-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!!!
It's been an action packed week...deliveries galore of juicy products from our partners and sponsors in anticipation for the launch...the team has been working hard on a whole bunch of elements ready for the big opening!
So as promised, a sneaky look into what went down behind the scenes on our exclusive shoot directed by the exhibition curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan....
Huge thanks to our photograpy contributor, Thom Will, for jetting into town from London and the awesome team including make-up artist, Patrick Glatthaar, our beautiful model Hanna Kribbel @ Stella Models and of course our wonderful assistants: Alexandra Bondi de Antoni and Catherine Mudford.
AND...of course all of our amazing designers and the MuseumsQuartier Wien for offering such a great location for the shoot!
Lots of fun times on the shoot as well as battling the elements including tropical rainstorms... and of course...we put on a nice buffet-snack boxes and all!

Love,
Fish and Chips
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Freizeit Kurier Magazine!

2010-05-18T07:34:00.001-07:00

Salt and Vinegar Greetings!
This weekend we got a great 5 page feature in one of Austria's most prestigious and most read publications...Freizeit Magazine that accompanies the Kurier newspaper. It features 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' as well as a string of our designers including Piers Atkinson, Emma Bell, Craig Lawrence, Dashing Tweeds and Nicholas Kirkwood! Amazing piece which made us mega happy!
Team Fish and Chips
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Photographer Thom Will comes to Town!!!

2010-05-18T06:14:00.001-07:00

The Sunny MQ with pink Enzis and Thom experiences 'Prater'...
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
With 23 days and counting till the launch of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' things are getting super exciting here at HQ!!! Last week saw the arrival of one of our amazing contributors, Thom Will, to work on an exclusive photoshoot here in the MuseumsQuartier Wien as well as support the Fish and Chips Team. British photographer and part of the MegaMegaMega duo over in London jetted into Vienna where our team of both British and Austrian counterparts collaborated to create a shoot featuring an array of incredible garments from our featured designers.
Thom is a London based photographer with a background in PR and his work has been featured in international publications including; The Independent, Indie Magazine, VICE and Soy Victim Mexico.
Watch this space to see a first look into the behind the scenes action....
Magic Greetings,
Team Fish and Chips
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London to Vienna!!!

2010-05-06T16:08:00.000-07:00

Hello!
Today, after months of planning...all of the especially selected delights ready to be showcased at 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' left London and began their journey over to Vienna. With huge thanks to our fantastic sponsor, Roswel, our van left the realms of Shepherds Bush and began the mammoth journey to the sunny MuseumsQuartier Wien. Full of goodies and amazing pieces from our featured designers ready to be unleashed next month!

Check out the exclusive ad from Roswel, which we love and off course some box action from Fish and Chips London HQ!
Love
Team Fish and Chips
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Special Delivery!

2010-05-03T06:32:00.001-07:00

Hello!
Exciting happenings at Fish and Chips HQ today!
Our first batch of exhibition flyers arrived this afternoon and WE LOVE THEM! They look great, so keep an eye out for them around town and be sure to grab one!
Also a load of goodies from one of our wonderful sponsors, Manner, arrived !
Love
Team Fish and Chips,
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Artist in Residence; Catherine Mudford

2010-04-29T07:35:00.000-07:00

Hello!
This week saw the much anticipated arrival of one of our Artists in Residence, American-British knitwear designer and Central Saint Martins student, Catherine Mudford.
Catherine arrived in Vienna to participate in the Quartier21 AiR programme and will be working on creating a knitwear collection which will be showcased as part of the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' New Designer Showcase which is included in our active side programme.
Studio 713 has been transformed into a woolly emporium where Catherine will be experimenting with the traditional craft of knit, contemporary knitwear design and concept development of her project. She is also a member of Team Fish and Chips so shall be helping out with the exhibition and using Vienna as her creative base.
Paparazzi style, we paid her a visit in her studio to check out what she is working on so check out our latest photos!
Salt and Vinegar Wishes
Team Fish and Chips
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Fish and Chips Billboard!

2010-04-29T07:18:00.001-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
Imagine our excitement when walking through the sunny MQ Wien when we spotted that our much anticipated free standing billboard advertising the exhibition has arrived!
It features our official 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' image that represents a collaboration between a selection of our contributing creatives. Involved in the shoot were photographers Matthew Brindle and Thom Will and stylist Alexis Knox. It features pieces from our designers; Louise Gray, Emma Bell, Scott Ramsay Kyle and Nicholas Kirkwood.
We especially loved it when we spotted people taking pictures of the board!
Love,
Fish and Chips
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Dazed Digital Interview

2010-04-26T06:29:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Fish and Chips HQ!
Hot off the press is our curator and director's detailed interview with Anna Battista . Featured on Dazed Digital...Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan cover everything from all of our amazing contributors and designers, to the story behind the obscure exhibition title, to what we have in store as part of our active, accompanying programme...
You can read the full interview by clicking HERE!!!!
Battered Cod and Mushy Pea wishes,
Team Fish and Chips
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Vienna Unlike

2010-04-20T02:53:00.000-07:00

Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!
Unlike is one of our favourite websites when it comes to getting globetrotting info...they cover the best picks of many cities, so we were jumping for joy when they featured 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' on Vienna Unlike!
You can read the full story HERE!
Salt and Vinegar Wishes,
Team Fish and Chips
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Press From Fish and Chips HQ!

2010-04-13T09:11:00.000-07:00

Feature in Modepalast Magazine and L'Exposure Berlin.
Vinegar Greetings!
Here at Fish and Chips HQ, there is plenty of action going on ready for the exhibition opening on June 10th....
So straight from the frying pan, here are a couple of sneak peeks at what the media have to say about the upcoming extravaganza...
The word from one of our official media partners, Austrianfashion.net...
CLICK HERE!
Coverage in Die Presse:
CLICK HERE!
Feature on L'Exposure:
CLICK HERE!
You can now follow our tweets on our official Twitter where we shall be bringing you all the news and happenings:
www.twitter.com/fishandchipsss

Team Fish and Chips
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'FISH AND CHIPS, TWICE PLEASE?!"

2010-04-07T11:18:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the world of contemporary fashion exhibition, 'FISH AND CHIPS, TWICE PLEASE?!', due to open on June 10th 2010 at Vienna's freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL gallery in the MuseumsQuartier Wien.

Watch this space for all the news, updates and gossip about this exciting project!
We shall be publishing details about our action packed accompanying programme of special events, workshops, lectures, round-table discussions and collaborative club-nights.

Exclusive insights into behind the scenes happenings, team interviews and news!
Ketchup at the ready!
Team Fish and Chips
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