IM // UR | I Hope You Die Soon

To say that Local Natives are this year's Fleet Foxes isn't wrong, but not that right either. Local Natives are softer, brighter and lighter than their widely critiqued sort-of-counterparts. Gorilla Manor is a delicious debut that should be listened and loved for its own merits and there are 12 of them here; from the beautiful single 'Airplanes' to the epic journey of 'Stranger Things'. For fans of harmonic vocals, delicate guitars and gorgeous layers (and I bet there'll be a lot of you).

WE // R \\ WEARING

You know about FAJ right? That's Fanny and Jessy as they are also known, and this duo have one of the coolest young labels coming straight out of London. They debuted their first range last year entitled 'I Hope You Die Soon' and they're also responsible for the infamous tee of the same name (and it's sibling, 'Suck It You Fuck') which I actually often find gets quite a warm reaction despite it's sentiment. This month they're showing their hotly anticipated sophomore collection for AW 2010 which no doubt will be full of their trademark wicked humor and edge. Definitely ones to watch.

WE // R \\ WATCHING

Honestly, who isn’t? The sixth and final season of Lost, one of the best series ever created, just started and we are sure spending more time talking, reading and thinking about it than watching it. Well, from what we read some mysteries won’t be answered (the real meaning of the numbers, anyone?), but if there's something we've learned from accompanying Locke’s island friends (and enemies) is that the travel is always more enjoyable than the actual place it’s taking you to. Well, not if the smoke monster is trying to kill you.

WE // R \\ GOING

The latest station on the Drunky Town train line is in Sydney, Australia at a little club in the Spanish Quarter (actually it's just two Spanish shops next to each other on the same street or something like that in the CBD) called GoodGod, which plays host to soirée of the moment, Slow Blow. Word has it that in January, Karen O crashed Sydney's current cool kids party, but to be honest by that time everyone was too busy dancing and cutting loose in D-Town to care. And that's the true mark of a good time - when you find yourself twirling about without a care in the world. Or it could just mean you're trashed. Heh.

WE // R \\ READING

You know those films where there are all these supposedly 'intertwined' stories and lives? Quite a cliché concept for both books and movies I suppose, but rarely does it really resonate in either medium. David Mitchell though (not the Peep Show one) manages to spin tales into tightly woven rugs that are quite fantastical yet believable, moving without being overly sentimental, eclectic and incredibly entertaining. He also writes straight narratives too, with just as much panache and verve. I just (re)read Number9Dream though any and all of David Mitchell's books are highly recommended...and he's got a newie coming out this year. EXCITEMENT.

I Hope You Die Soon

Thursday // December 03, 2009 at 13:15 // filed under Music // Fashion

The fierce-some two-some FAJ have dropped some sweet sweet love into my box (HA), with the namesake tee from their debut collection entitled 'I Hope You Die Soon'!!

For all your sulky, sullen and misanthropist-ic needs as interpreted by the uber talented Danny Sangra with whom Fanny and Jessy have collaborated with on other FAJ driven projects. Right now though, they're kitting out Saint Saviour who's currently singing with Groove Armada, who co-wrote some tracks on GA's latest album, Black Light. Saint Saviour is going on tour next January and you can expect her to be fully FAJjed up!

Yeah, what the t-shirt says, innit

The tee above is fairly limited edition right now, so get in quick; they've got new ones coming up real soon which are just as hot shit, as well as their next collection, so stay tuned to their website for when shit gets dropped.

Otherwise, hit them up at INFO@FANNYANDJESSY.CO.UK to get yours...

In the meantime, check Saint Saviour mincing it up in a Pam Hogg catsuit on the Groove Armada single released mid November, 'I Won't Kneel'.

I Wont Kneel - Groove Armada feat Saint Saviour

OH AND P.S. FAJ are now stocked at DIGITARIA and NO-ONE yowchhhhh! XXX

POSTED BY CHRISTEL ESCOSA

TAGS: FAJ, Danny Sangra, Digitaria, Pam Hogg, Saint Saviour, Groove Armada // LINKS: FAJ, Saint Saviour