December 2010
35 posts
FASHION WEEK SHOWS ALEXANDER MCQUEEN S/S11
Sarah Burton simultaneously paid respect and ushered in a new era with her first official collection for Alexander McQueen PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN O’DONOVAN TEXT BY SUSIE BUBBLE To call this show Sarah Burton’s ‘first’ collection for Alexander McQueen would be a bit of a mistake as we are talking about someone who has worked closely with the late Lee McQueen for fifteen...
Belle Sauvage
BELLE SAUVAGE AUTUMN/WINTER ‘10 PRESS RELEASE Virginia Ferreira and Christian Neuman are the emerging designers behind contemporary womenswear label Belle Sauvage. Established in 2008, Belle Sauvage is known for striking digital prints and sharp, imaginative silhouettes. Following the success of their Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk show, Belle Sauvage were moved by the industrial imagery found...
WILD FOX
Katharine Hamnett
EIGHTIES FASHION ICON AND ETHICAL CLOTHING INNOVATOR
What was happening in the eighties fashion world?
My clothes became unbelievably successful - beyond my wildest dreams. Menswear, womenswear, jeans, watches and of course, my slogan t-shirts.
Sarah Mower said I was the most copied designer in the world - to the point where I had to consider designing something I would be happy to...
Spray Chic By Glenn Waldron
Spray Chic
By Glenn WaldronJanuary 2011
“I’m going to make you a T-shirt now,” says Manel Torres. “It will feel a little cold at first,” the scientist adds with a giggle, “but it’s not a totally unpleasant sensation.” I’m standing in Torres’s lab at Imperial College London, stripped to the waist and surrounded by scientists wearing white coats and goggles. I’m here to be a guinea pig for an...
I don't own many trainers, but this may have to...
The Autumn/Winter 2010 Alexander McQueen PUMA collection uses ‘Hiking’ as the central theme, with a graphic story featuring jagged lines and sharp contrasts to represent mountain range silhouettes. This influence is seen throughout the collection’s materials and fabrics to create fashionable yet durable and performance-orientated styles.
The Alexander McQueen PUMA collection brings together...
An interview with legendary fashion illustrator...
In an exclusive interview, David Downton talks about his career so far, his favourite women and his new book…
Written by Matt Bramford
David Downton is one of the most prolific living fashion illustrators, and by far my favourite (no offence, contributors!) His loose, visionary style seems so effortless and radiates elegance and beauty. Beginning his career as a commercial illustrator, it...
London Fashion Week 2011
BREAKING NEWS: PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
16 December 2010
The British Fashion Council (BFC) today announced the provisional schedule of designers who will be showcasing their autumn/winter 2011 collections at London Fashion Week (LFW) in February. Returning to show on schedule this season are luxury British brand Aquascutum and Temperley London, who celebrate their 10th anniversary. They will join...
Potential X-mas prezzie.... I wish!
GRINLING GIBBONS JACQUARD BOX SWEATER
$760.00
extra-fine merino wool and silk blend jacquard knit sweater 51% wool, 49% silk
2010 Outstanding Achievement Award
The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that Lee Alexander McQueen will receive a posthumous award at this year’s British Fashion Awards on Tuesday 7th December for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design. This special award celebrates the achievement of a designer whose work has had an exceptional impact on global fashion. Four time winner of British Designer of the Year...
http://www.allsaints.com/women/dresses/gabriel-dres...
As it is the festive season I have recently been keeping my eye on the embellished dresses on the market at the minute. I went into All Saints and found this amazing dress, the picture honestly does not do it justice. The intricate detailing is outstanding and the geometric layout is very flattering on the form.
And even better its in the sale at the moment for a reasonable £131.25
For that...
