Here's a look at some of London's hottest designers showing their collections at London's Fall Fashion Week.
Luella Bartley
Marios Schwab
Julien Macdonald
March 31, 2009
London Fall Fashion week 2009
runway update
Here's a look at some of London's hottest designers showing their collections at London's Fall Fashion Week.
Luella Bartley
Marios Schwab
Julien Macdonald
Here's a look at some of London's hottest designers showing their collections at London's Fall Fashion Week.
Luella Bartley
Marios Schwab
Julien Macdonald
March 25, 2009
Buy great runway looks
fashion update
Seen on the runway but now also available in stores. Here are my picks for this week.
Lanvin leopard dress $2,000, luisaviaroma.com
3.1.Philip Lim silk jumpsuit $850, net-a-porter.com
Zac Posen leopard print silk dress $2,715, net-a-porter.com
Seen on the runway but now also available in stores. Here are my picks for this week.
Lanvin leopard dress $2,000, luisaviaroma.com
3.1.Philip Lim silk jumpsuit $850, net-a-porter.com
Zac Posen leopard print silk dress $2,715, net-a-porter.com
Sonia Rykiel dress $3,400, net-a-porter.com
March 24, 2009
Fall Fashion Week 2009
runway update
Some designers dare to go different from the rest. More dramatic, theatrical, opulent and glamorous were the collections of Galliano and McQueen this fall. Both brought a sense of romanticism and great craftmanship to the stage.
Alexander McQueen
McQueen's sense of humour came back in his use of recycled materials as headgears and satire hommage to some of fashion's most famous looks like Dior's New Look, Chanel tweed suits and YSL wrapover dress.
Alexander McQueen
Galliano's collection shows a story with inspirations from Ukrainian virgin brides, mixed with poetry and romance. He worked with some new volumes and shapes, super high heels with pom pom details, beautiful embroidered folkloric and spun-silver bias cut dresses.
John Galliano
Some designers dare to go different from the rest. More dramatic, theatrical, opulent and glamorous were the collections of Galliano and McQueen this fall. Both brought a sense of romanticism and great craftmanship to the stage.
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueenJohn GallianoMarch 20, 2009
Tribute to Christian Dior
fashion icon
Christian Dior was born in 1905 in Granville, Normandy Coast. To please his father he studied at the Ecole des Sciences Politiques in1923 to prepare for a diplomatic career. But he always had a thing for the arts. In 1928 he opened a small art gallery, but three years later after the death of his mother and brother, the gallery closed. He started selling fashion sketches to haute couture houses to get by. At the age of 32 he assisted Robert Piquet. Shortly after, he was called up for military service. In 1942 he joined Lucien Lelong 's fashion house as one of the primary designers, next to Pierre Balmain. In 1946 he opened his own fashion house. His first collection, the Corolle line or the New Look, was born. With its tiny waist, full long skirt, and use of yards and yard of fabric, he revolutionized women's dress. It became the most famous silhouette and one of the signature looks of Dior. In 1954 he presented the French bean line or Flat look. Unfortunately Christian Dior died in 1957 due to a heart attack.
After his death, Yves Saint Laurent took over as artistic director until 1960. From there on several artistic designers followed including Marc Bohan (1960-1989), Gianfranco Ferre (1989-1996) and the ultra legendary designer of today, John Galliano (from 1996). Galliano's talent is ultra creative and highly sophisticated and he isn't afraid to take bold risks. In his collections for Dior, he knows best how to mix Dior's traditional style with his own contemporary visions and take fashion to a whole new level of glamour and luxury. Every woman should wear Dior. J'adore Dior.
fall 2007
fall 2008
fall 2009
Christian Dior was born in 1905 in Granville, Normandy Coast. To please his father he studied at the Ecole des Sciences Politiques in1923 to prepare for a diplomatic career. But he always had a thing for the arts. In 1928 he opened a small art gallery, but three years later after the death of his mother and brother, the gallery closed. He started selling fashion sketches to haute couture houses to get by. At the age of 32 he assisted Robert Piquet. Shortly after, he was called up for military service. In 1942 he joined Lucien Lelong 's fashion house as one of the primary designers, next to Pierre Balmain. In 1946 he opened his own fashion house. His first collection, the Corolle line or the New Look, was born. With its tiny waist, full long skirt, and use of yards and yard of fabric, he revolutionized women's dress. It became the most famous silhouette and one of the signature looks of Dior. In 1954 he presented the French bean line or Flat look. Unfortunately Christian Dior died in 1957 due to a heart attack.
After his death, Yves Saint Laurent took over as artistic director until 1960. From there on several artistic designers followed including Marc Bohan (1960-1989), Gianfranco Ferre (1989-1996) and the ultra legendary designer of today, John Galliano (from 1996). Galliano's talent is ultra creative and highly sophisticated and he isn't afraid to take bold risks. In his collections for Dior, he knows best how to mix Dior's traditional style with his own contemporary visions and take fashion to a whole new level of glamour and luxury. Every woman should wear Dior. J'adore Dior.
fall 2007fall 2008fall 2009March 12, 2009
Hot colors
fashion update
Hot pink, bright yellow, jungle green, some of the cool colors are back for spring. Here are some amazing items that I absolutely love!
Juicy Couture lace silk dress $500
Michelle Mason assymetrical dress $374
Vivienne Westwood drape dress $455
Oscar de la Renta Origami shoes $665
Roberto Cavalli satin platform sandal $1,180
Halston Cluny cutout boots $1,395
Jimmy Choo Jasmine sandals $535
Hot pink, bright yellow, jungle green, some of the cool colors are back for spring. Here are some amazing items that I absolutely love!
Juicy Couture lace silk dress $500Michelle Mason assymetrical dress $374Vivienne Westwood drape dress $455
Oscar de la Renta Origami shoes $665Roberto Cavalli satin platform sandal $1,180
Halston Cluny cutout boots $1,395Jimmy Choo Jasmine sandals $535March 7, 2009
Ode to Mod
fashion update
Absolutely looooove Mod fashion. The era of fashion that started in the sixties still leaves it's footprints in today's fashion culture. From Mary Quant, the creator of the miniskirt, to YSL, introducing the "trapeze dress" in 1958, and Twiggy, revolutionizing the short-haired androgynous look. The looks of Mod are simply fabulous. Great prints and simple shapes allow you to feel comfortable and stylish at the same time. I totally LOVE it!!
Check out some great sites I visit for inspiration and great buys on Mod fashion:
Bags and accessories: retrodesignerdeals.com sewing patterns: vintagepatterns.com sovintagepatterns.com clothing: fiftiesweb.com modcloth.com edressme.com shopstyle.com
shopplasticland.com
Absolutely looooove Mod fashion. The era of fashion that started in the sixties still leaves it's footprints in today's fashion culture. From Mary Quant, the creator of the miniskirt, to YSL, introducing the "trapeze dress" in 1958, and Twiggy, revolutionizing the short-haired androgynous look. The looks of Mod are simply fabulous. Great prints and simple shapes allow you to feel comfortable and stylish at the same time. I totally LOVE it!!
Check out some great sites I visit for inspiration and great buys on Mod fashion:
Bags and accessories: retrodesignerdeals.com sewing patterns: vintagepatterns.com sovintagepatterns.com clothing: fiftiesweb.com modcloth.com edressme.com shopstyle.com
shopplasticland.com
March 4, 2009
Jumpsuits comeback since Top Gun
fashion update
They are not your 70's nylon parachute style outfit anymore. Today the jumpsuit is hotter than ever, with silk chiffon, satin and cotton versions, it's a one-piece outfit wonder. Derek Lam and Diane von Furstenberg had some great jumpsuits running on the catwalk this spring. Dress yours up with lots of jewelry and platform high heels. You will look fabulous!!
Report signature platform sandal $194,95 endless.com
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