You Spin Me Right Round

Did we mention that round lense sunglasses are BIG news this summer? Oh.... we did already? Once more couldn't hurt though right?

Our perspex round lenses have been none-stop-popping-up in the press, and here is the latest: our Sun 17 specs in Stylist. They won a coveted spot on Stylist's 'The Style List' earlier this week - and rightly so. They've got a vintagey-contemporary-rocking-monochrome vibe that's flattering and, you know what, SO summer 2012.

Religion in print - June 2012

Did anyone notice Religion while reading the fashion magazines last month? We did! Here is a selection of our press coverage:

 Our Prayer and Animal Shorts were featured in Company in June.

The Foreign sweat is a must have for festival go-ers. See? Sunday Times Style says so!

Menswear publications have officialy been going kraykray over our Hawaiian and tropical print shirts this season. FHM picked our St. Tropez shirt as one of their top 4 styles.

Drapers, the fashion industry bible profiled our womenswear SS13 collection. How amaze are these fashion illustrations by Jasmijn, our womenswear designer?

 Fiasco is the uber cool fashion and lifestyle mag and we're regular readers over at Religion. In their high street edit, they featured not one but two top-to-toe Religion outfits.

We're finishing with a high note. Spain's Mujerhoy magazine took our Kiss dress to a whole new level.... tribal! We love the eccentric and colourful styling in this picture.

Jessie J wears Religion

Jessie J chose her outfit well when selecting what to wear for a performance in Belgrade this week. She paired a knotted, patterned crop top with our statement Falling shorts. The Falling shorts are high waisted with leather fringing that hangs below the hem of the shorts. They're a real party piece so throw on your heels, slick on some smokey eye make up, and you've got yourself an outfit.

These shorts look amazing when mid-movement as Jessie proves

Buy the Falling Shorts from ASOS - but be quick cos they're in the sale!

Religion Represented by Aleluya at Sonar Festival

Earlier this month, Religion was represented at the annual Sonar festival in Barcelona by our client Aleluya. Sonar has been going strong since 1994, a pioneering festival in its combination of entertainment with artistry, the avant garde and experimentation. We feel right at home at Sonar.

Sonar by day includes concerts, showcases, an exhibition area and more. That's when the festival go-ers swung by Aleluya's Religion stand and snapped up their outfits for their evening ahead. Sonar by night transforms the city and presents the leading names on the international music landscape.

It's too late to go to the festival this year, but here are some snaps of the Religion stand which should whet your appetite for next year's Sonar. To see more pictures or to plan your next Religion shopping spree in Barcelona, head over to the Aleluya Facebook page.

Find Aleluya here:

Pintor Fortuny, 30

BARCELONA

0034 931813635

info@aleluyabcn.com

Dakota Fanning wears Religion

Dakota Fanning: Hollywood sweetheart, acclaimed actress and surely the only eighteen year old who's wardrobe you'd want to raid. Oh, and did we mention Religion fan? Dakota was seen on the streets of LA this week wearing our Hopper Jacket (named after the legendary star of Easy Rider, Dennis Hopper), which is made in a slightly distressed black leather, with cross-hatched stitching on the lapel and elbow patches. Dakota has paired the Hopper with a loose shirt, skinny jeans and round lense sunglasses. Scroll down to see the complete look: 



Dakota takes it easy in Religion Hopper jacket



Buy the Hopper jacket, as seen on Dakota Fanning, from Serene Order

DF wore the Hopper with a loose fitting shirt. Try our Goodwill Shirt 

A great pair of dark skinnies are a must in any wardrobe



Complete this off duty look with our Ford sunglasses



Getting Inside the Wolf Gang Bubble

Wolf Gang, the four piece headed up by Max McElligott, are currently supporting Coldplay on their USA tour. After playing Coachella earlier this year, we had a chat with Max and Lasse from the band about childhood aspirations, a hazy night in Berlin and conquering America one state at a time... 

Give us a brief introduction to Wolf Gang... 


Max: We’ve done  one album  so far; it’s very upbeat, melodic, indie-rock- pop I guess. We’ve done some festivals, been gigging round different parts of the world. We just got back from America performing at Coachella, which was amazing, and we’re working on the second album. 


How did Wolf Gang start out? 


Max: I already had the songs from the first album, and a record deal, so I was going round looking for someone to play with. Then I found Lasse, James and Gavin, and we grew from there. In fact, Wolf Gang started off between me and my sister...she came up with the name – we were brainstorming ideas and that’s the one that stuck, it sounded fun, theatrical and memorable. 


Lasse: Wasn’t it to do with your wolf costume? 


Max: Yea, well I’m called Max and when I was younger I loved Where The Wild Things Are because of Maximillian – so Mum made me a wolf costume. I actually bit her, really hard, on the leg! I drew blood and wouldn’t let go! She had to shake me off. 


What a lovely child you must have been! 


Max: Yes – apart from that I was a dream to bring up. 


What’s your musical inspiration? 


Max: When I was writing the songs from the first album, it was all people who I loved from my parent’s record collection: David Bowie, Elton John, Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac – the era that classic pop writing that had good clarity to it. The stuff we’re writing now still has those good classic references I think. 


Lasse: But with more of a band sound now – it’s a bit of a poppy thing I think – like Bruce Springsteen, more upbeat. 


Are you all writing the second album together? 


Lasse: Yea we’ve been writing in his [Max’s] bedroom. We went to a studio in Berlin to write, but we found it more natural writing in his room. 


Max, it must be a nice change to be writing with the rest of the band this time? 


Max: It’s so good to have them to knock ideas around with, and get feedback. You really critique it more than when you’re with yourself – so the standard seems higher and it’s different. It’s fun. 


Tell us about Coachella... 


Max: We had a great time – we didn’t know what to expect when we arrived. It was kind of indicative for us about how we are doing over there, it was a way for us to see the results of the radio play we’ve had over in the states. But overall it was just great, it’s such a beautiful festival, we had so much fun, and it was amazing seeing other bands like Bon Iver and Radiohead. 


Lasse: It’s such an eclectic mix of music, there’s a lot of different bands and ones that you haven’t heard about but then they kick off from Coachella. 


Max: It’s like being in LA, it’s so glamorous. I’ve never seen so many beautiful women, everyone is on display, the whole thing is ridiculous – its one big catwalk! 


When did you find out that you were supporting Coldplay? 


Lasse: We found out when we were in Berlin, so we went out celebrating there. No one remembers anything from that night. 


Max: Well maybe I remember some details.... 


Go on?! 


Max [swiftly changes the subject]: It still really hasn’t sunk in. We love Coldplay and what they’ve done in their careers. You can say what you like about them but they’ve done incredible things. 


How did it come about? 


Max: The base player hustled to get us in, he’s a fan. It was pretty much all him I think! We’re looking forward to meeting him and having a chat – he seems interested in us which is great. Coldplay are the extension of everything that could go right in our career so it’ll be great to get some advice from them and play them our demos. 


What’s the best thing about America for musicians and for tourists? 


Max: Oh – big portions! There’s a real enthusiasm in America – and it’s so diverse because it’s such a huge territory. You sort of win one state at a time and it’s like a domino effect. 


Lasse: It’s like a game of Risk. 


Who are your icons, who you’d aspire to be at the same level as? 


Max: That’s so difficult to answer. We all daydream but... 


Lasse: I always liked the idea of being like David Bowie – he’s done some incredible things, which he’s known for, but he’s done some awful things too. He definitely didn’t get away with it – but I think that’s a good thing. There’s ups and downs in there but he’s famous for the best moments. 


What about when you were children? Did you always want to be musicians? 


Lasse: I think I wanted to be a nursery teacher. 


Max: I wanted to be a washing machine, when I was very young. I didn’t understand the concept of humans and appliances. I wanted to be a swimming pool too. 


That sounds like a very confusing time... 


Lasse: “Mum, I’ve decided! I want to be.... a washing machine!” 


Did you have a good connection with your washing machine? 


Max: I must have done.... no one understood me quite like the washing machine did. 


What is your band style like when performing? 


Max: Speaking for the band – we have an element of smartness but we’re relaxed too. There’s nothing too pastiche or try hard. A bit of flare, a bit of subtlety. 


You both live in London, where are your favourite places? 


Max: Well for inspiration London is amazing, but after you’ve lived here it’s all about the nooks and crannies that you discover, like where you get your coffee. 


Lasse: Hampstead Heath is a favourite of mine. It can be like walking into a Charles dickens novel. 


Tell us something nobody else knows about the band... we want to hear about that night in Berlin. 


Lasse : Hmmm, if nobody knows it, it’s probably for a good reason. 


Max: There’s an inner circle. What happens in the bubble stays in the bubble.


- We want to be in the bubble! If you want to read up on the band  then check out their website or take a look at their Facebook.

Summer Sale - up to 50% off...

... need we say more? The Religion summer sale is in full swing as of today. Come in to any of our stores (find us here) or Topshop and House of Fraser concessions to enjoy a discount of up to 50% off the summer collection. Fancy a taster? Keep scrolling...

Anatomy Top

Animal Shorts

Stab Dress

Balham Shorts

Tailor Shirt

Holes Hoody

Day Tripper Tee