FIRST LOOK: ALEX NOBLE

Can a costume designer take over the world?

If you don't know about Alex Noble yet, don't worry - you've seen his stuff.  The artist and designer has created pieces for everyone from Lady Gaga to the windows of Selfridges, where his fashion explosions show shopping can also be art.

Besides making clothes worn by Gisele, Beth Ditto, Ana Matronic, and Anne V., Alex's clothes have been shot by Hedi Slimane and Mario Testino.

If that's not enough, Noble is the creative director of Batty Bass, a collaboration with DJ Hannah Holland that's a record label, a fashion label, AND a party in London's West End.  They'll also have a pop-up shop later this summer for UK fans.

But first, check out Alex's first formal look book for NYLON.  Study it now, then tune into MTV and who knows - you might recognize your favorite outfit on a starlet near you.
--FARAN KRENTCIL

Alex has a crazy website.
So does Morgan, the photographer.
And we have Lady Gaga on NYLON TV!



This story was published on June 1, 2009.