In
a society where it seems as though subculture is a mere whisper of the past,
the anarchy of Punk is slipping away as a memory while everyone is
pacified by hands fused to their iPhones.
The
upcoming Rudeboy exhibition at Somerset House is the injection of gritty
subculture London needs. Curated and created by film and music’s Dean Chalkley
and fashion’s favourite Harris Elliott, the duo have chosen to represent (and
introduce some of us) to the sartorial subculture known for painting the town
with urban style and swagger.
Mohair,
pork pie hats and a sharp buzz cut were flooded with American Jazz and R&B
– British dandy meets gangster, and infusion of notoriety and high society.
Saville Row meets Shoreditch.
With a heavy emphasis on Bespoke
British and soulful music, a tale of two cultures is realised, ballasted by
visuals, portraits and playlists, within the unsuspecting neoclassical walls of
Somerset House. A fitting exhibition space as if cast into the foundations.
Return of the Rudeboy exhibited at Somerset
House is open to the public on the 13th June until 25th
August 2014. Free Admission.
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