THE ROOM 406: Dressed Undressed

Dressed Undressed

On a quest to find innovative design, i spend my days and nights trolling the open seas (aka the internet) to find fresh, new talent. In a stale industry filled with monopolising luxury Goliaths, it is my belief, my calling if you will, to give the Davids a fair chance to be recognised for their skill, talent and perseverance. This week, I will tackle the boundaries that keep the little guys down and bring to light some of my favourite youngsters. My first choice is Dressed Undressed. Hailing from Tokyo, this label has defined the difference between femininity and masculinity. By combining elements of both themes, Dressed Undressed exaggerates the space between the sexes. In a way that would seem almost awkward, Designer, Takeshi mixes contrasting features of men's and women's garments. The outcome is a simple yet sturdy collection that oozes power and confidence. For more info, check out the website.

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Lindsey Botts is a first year Central Saint Martins MA fashion journalism student. Leaving New York was a big step for him but it was well worth the leap. As the sole boy and menswear writer of the bunch, he lends an element of diversity. He has a BA in advertising and marketing communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology. He is a rich source of curiosity and optimistic enthusiasm. Lindsey obsessively reads Vogue and Industrie magazines and is a secret (or, perhaps, not-so-secret) magazine hoarder.

As the lone Briton of Room 406, Charlie Byrne offers a native opinion on London fashion, although her fluency in French and Spanish lends exoticism to her profile. Few British fashion editors haven't tasted her tea making skills, but she has now set up camp at The Sunday Times Style magazine. Her experience as fashion editor for runninginheels.co.uk opened her mind to the blogosphere, despite her fetish for stroking magazines in the flesh. A perfectionist and elegance addict, Charlie hopes a firm belief in full skirts and gilt teacups will help her achieve her editorial aspirations.