27 September 2014

London Fashion Week 2014 – Best of British


London’s Fashion Week came a week after the Vote of Independence, and show cased the Best of  British design. This week it was all about the SS2015 collection which was inspired by 1960-70’s Flower Power, Rainbow, Punk and Sports Luxe.


Matthew Williamson's Collection
Ruffles, feathers, sequins and exotic style too held centre stage, it seemed bold is brilliant. There was a lot of exotic shades dominating the catwalk in aqua, orange and hot pink.

House of Holland SS15 - If there's was one message it was Flower Power is here to stay.
Nude and Barely Bare continues to be a big trend with Sheer and Nudes being exposed on the runway.

Seductive seemed like the order of the day, but beware loud, whimsical and avant-garde is here and we saw brightly coloured frou-frou skirts, bold prints, knitwear, with cherry red, whites, oranges and blues.


Punk and Crops tops with sweatpants and slashed jumpers continued the sports-luxe theme.
 In summary,  tops and skirts featuring geometric patterns on light coloured fabric, covered by a mesh to create an optical illusion, florals and the power of print  reflected in Topshops Unique collection, punk and luxe chic, nude, sparkles and sheer will form part of the strong trends for 2015.

9 September 2014

New York Fashion Week – it is all about Wearable Tech

Technology is driving the latest look in fashion this week in New York,  cutting-edge techno, block colour and sports fabrics grabbed the spotlight. 'Technology is what's moving fashion forward,' said Ken Downing, Fashion Director at Neiman Marcus.


 High-tech accessories, like Tory Burch's Fitbit are expected to dominate Spring Trends this device tracks steps, calories and sleep cycles.


 High-tech high-fashion: Rebecca Minkoff is also developing wearable technology with the launch of two bracelets which includes a notification bracelet that lights up when you receive a call or text from contacts. 'It's a coating. It's a finish,' she said. 'That's pushing the business forward.' The newest fabrics are making garments, even shoes, stretchy, softer and more comfortable as well, she added. 'Everything is easy to wear,' she said. 'Everything moves with the body.'  The influence of high-tech fabrics on fashion is key but to the untrained eye can go unnoticed, said Clare Varga, who is active at WGSN.


Ralph Lauren also launched its Polo Tech shirt which transmits biometric data to a smart phone or tablet and Apple is introducing its new smart watch - dubbed the iWatch – whatever your thoughts, tech is taking over.
Written by Rosie May Reddington

3 September 2014

Dazzling in Diamonds - GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2014

The GQ Awards is a fantastic combination of acknowledging the most talented men in the industry and inviting the most stunning female fashion icons to present the awards. This year when Rita Ora emerged on the red carpet for the GQ Men Of The Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden in London on Tuesday the star momentarily stole the show. Rita wore a stand out couture gown and radiated sparkles as she was draped in diamonds by Vashi Dominguez. This included a diamond collection of: a tennis bracelet made from a string of 50 carat emerald-cut diamonds, a 10 carat diamond cocktail ring, and a pair of 15 carat diamond drop earrings.




Nicole Scherzinger who attended with her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, also looked stunning in a strapless cream dress complimented by the most intricately cut diamond cuff bracelet and rings which were lent to her by Cartier.


 

Russel Brand, not to be outdone by the ladies, also appeared in true style wearing a black onyx necklace – there is an increasing trend of men wearing jewellery although most men at the awards were dressed in black tie.


 

Russell Brand At The GQ Men Of The Year Awards

 

GQ MEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS 2014 


Chef of the Year - Tom Kerridge

Designer of the Year - Christopher Bailey
Writer of the Year - Michael Lewis
Breakthrough Fashion Designers of the Year - Agi and Sam 
Innovator  - Ewan Venters
Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man - Douglas Booth
Actor of the Year - Benedict Cumberbatch 
Entrepreneur of the Year - Andre Balazs 
Woman of the Year - Kim Kardashian West 


Written by Rosie May Reddington