Tuesday 25 February 2014
Wednesday 19 February 2014
BURBERRY AW14 REVIEW
Arriving at the
picturesque surroundings of Kensington Gardens, Burberry Prorsum’s AW14 guests
were greeted by a watercolour backdrop of the London skyline – an instant
reminder of the label’s British heritage. This painterly aesthetic was
reflected on the runway, which opened with a myriad of lace and chiffon dresses
in expressionist floral prints. Elegantly draped and layered fabrics were
cinched at the waist and complemented with distinguishable hand-painted leather
accessories. The label’s hallmark trench coats grounded the (somewhat unexpected)
romanticism of the first half, re-worked in fluid silhouettes and printed with
artistic brush-strokes.
As the show evolved, so
did the theme, with heavier fabrics introduced in the second half. Shearling
coats, knitted scarves and a darker, somewhat more mysterious colour palette nodded
to an Aztec influence. Fall was in full swing. Spring’s highly coveted sheer
lace skirts were re-imagined in rich burgundy, gold and black hues, and the
runway played host to the label’s signature faces. Suki Waterhouse, Jourdan
Dunn and Malika Firth were led (naturally) by Cara Delevingne. Live music from Paloma
Faith, Ed Harcourt and Rhodes set the tone, and the front row was
characteristically littered with familiar celebrity faces; Bradley Cooper,
Tinie Tempah and Harry Styles creating almost as much hype as the collection
itself.
For the icing on the cake,
Christopher Bailey dressed his models in personalised blankets, boldly
embroidered with their initials. Walking as one for the finale, the beautiful
Burberry tribe created a lasting impact. Could this be the season’s trophy
piece?
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Wednesday 6 November 2013
Marks and Spencer Christmas Advert 2013
"Tut, tut, child!" said the Duchess. "Everything's got a moral, if only you can find it."
(Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 9)
Every year we await the two adverts that announce the start of the festive season. The sound of the Coco Cola chimes ringing out of the television is - undoubtedly - a classic. But in recent years it has been Marks and Spencer that I most look forward to seeing.
This year the brand looks to traditional fairytales for inspiration. As one of my most favored themes, be it fashion, styling, interiors or events, I was especially intrigued to see the outcome.
Littered with an all-star cast, this two minute-long ad sees Rosie Huntington Whiteley as Alice in Wonderland and David Gandy as the Mad Hatter. After a trip to Wonderland, the story turns to a magic carpet ride and finally sees Helena Bonham-Carter as the mighty Wizard of Oz. An enchanting way to display the new season styles, each 'character' wears a selection of easy to wear outfits from the daytime, evening and lingerie collections.
The final tagline ; 'Magic and Sparkle' links it all together nicely. A truly artistic interpretation.
Sunday 3 November 2013
Kate Moss : Roll - 1 David Ross
This week marks the 40th birthday of British fashion icon, Kate Moss. In celebration, the Lawrence Alkin Gallery in Soho showcased never-before seen imagery of her first ever photo shoot. I couldn't resist taking a trip to see these original shots for myself.
First pictured by David Ross at 14 years of age, the model is fresh-faced and angelic. Showcased in a dark room as though in the original studio, the prints were hung from the ceiling and piled atop one another for artistic effect. Below are some of my pictures from the event.
Sunday 27 October 2013
Chinti and Parker for Matches : Neon Exclusives
This season, Chinti and Parker have designed an exclusive collection for MATCHESFASHION.COM inspired by vintage neon signs. Cosy knits in sugary hues feature slogans and pattern that nod towards '70s disco.
Below are images of the Grid sweater - inspired by flouro dance floors - and the 'Bisous' sweater, emblazoned with the french translation for 'kisses'.
Sunday 20 October 2013
MAD ABOUT PLAID
Alternatively, a knitted scarf or sporty pumps are a subtle way to work the look.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Stella McCartney Tartan mohair sweater at MATCHESFASHION.COM
ZARA brings head-to-toe check to the highstreet
ZARA brings head-to-toe check to the highstreet
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