How we select our trends that inspire our jewellery collections

Inspiration is all around us and we get inspiration from all walks of life. Each collection follows a different theme but some of our favourites this season are the Exotic Glam and Jungle Trends. The Exotic Glam collection was inspired by South American foliage with its bright Amazonian colours and vibrant textures and shapes. It is also one of the key trends this year.

Exotic Glam Collection – www.logoandgalago.com

Jungle fever is also hot on our list and the ‘ Garden of Stones’ is one of our most stunning and beautiful collections.

Later this year florals, lilac and purple will be a colour which will be hot on the fashion scene. Animal Prints and patterns are one of the key trends for the summer season and have been seen on the runways of all the top designers and on the high street. The Garden of Stones collection compliments this style with its bright colours which can be worn alone or stacked with other rings.

One of the key colours which should be in everyone’s wardrobe this season and inspired by the blankets of purple found in the deepest darkest forests is the colour lilac/purple.

We have incorporated this colour in our jewellery collections with the deep purple amethyst stones.

Next year’s trends focus more of digital and futuristic shapes where technology is used to enhance nature; improving and healing and we will focus on sci-fi colours and high tech imagery - scientific innovation, the challenge to break boundaries.

Tropicana – Next year’s designs will take inspiration from the Tropics with bursts of bright colours and prints. Highlighted patterns which centre around palm trees, pineapples, paradise and tropical motifs will be the rage. In terms of textures materials such as silk satin to printed chiffon will be used to add another dimension and more elaborate expressions featuring beading or 3D imagery will be seen on the runways.

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How to Spend it this Spring - Cool Accessories

This Spring is all about accessories, so at Lolo & Galago we thought we would take a look at some of the finest accessories on the market.

Hallucination – Multi coloured diamond Watch by Graff. Now if money were no object this watch would be at the top of the list. Bling is in and  Graff Diamonds unveiled a timepiece that not only is one of the most elegant watches in the world but is the ultimate in bling. The ‘Hallucination’ timepiece is a colorful, diamond set piece which sports over 100 carats of rare coloured diamonds and is packed with a  multi-million dollar shimmer. This watch is currently the most expensive watch in the world with a price tag of $55 million. ( www.graff.com).

Unbreakable Umbrella  - As Spring unfolds,  the rain we hope will start subsiding but let’s be honest, how many umbrella’s have you had that have broken this year? Well, we have found the ultimate in umbrellas, an ‘ unbreakable’ umbrella which also can be used as a defense weapon.

Funk it Up with Lego Watches – Bright colour watches have been in for the last few years and the trend continues this season. So Lego have launched a colourful collection of timepieces, all of which feature interchangeable bezels and bracelet links similar to the lego kids watches.  The selection includes analog and digital dials and the designs range from wacky such as an analog face with  mini figurine  heads for hour indicators to stylishly chic – more simple designs with nothing more than a small unobtrusive LEGO symbol.  Prices start at $85 ( www.lego.com).

Prada Sunglasses – This season it is also about having a touch or five of colour on your sunglass frames, so put away those large black sunglasses of the past and get hold of some chic small but snappy framed sunglasses. These one made by Prada are some of our favourites. ( www.prada.com). 

Monochrome is the top of the list when it comes to 2014 fashion. So why not treat yourself to the classic Channel handbag with a monochrome twist. It may set you back a few thousand but for the ultimate fashionista it is worth it!

Written by Rosie May Reddington

A City that Inspires Art & Design – Kyoto, Japan

Jewellery is inspired by many factors and one of the main creative influences which inspired The Spice Trail and Exotic Collections was Cities steeped in history and buildings. So at L&G we have taken a look at one of the more interesting and exciting cities that inspires design.

Kyoto, Japan – This city is known as the heart and soul of Japan’s traditional Culture and Arts. It’s centuries old temples and geisha districts have become the emblematic ideal of Japan. It boasts more than 1,600 temples, 400 Shinto shrines and 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The energy and tradition is seen everywhere including local streets.

From traditional design such as the Imperial Palace and Golden Pavilion ( below) to the modern, sleek and futuristic, Kyoto has it all.

One of the most inspiring buildings, is the Miho Museum. During construction, the architect, Pei nick named the isolated structure Shangri-La. It is set amidst a green forested natural park separated from the rest of the world by a futuristic, cylindrical entrance tunnel. It combines the forest and buildings and creates a natural fusion of eco and modern design. The museum holds private collections of priceless antiques and ancient relics, and special visiting exhibitions.

Kyoto is also famous for its kaiseki, an elaborate 15 course meal focused on local, seasonal specialties which originated more than 500 years ago to accompany formal tea ceremonies.

Colour is also key when designing and Japan has a history of beautiful fabrics and textiles. The historic textile centre of design can be found in the The Nishijin Textile Center located in north western Kyoto. This is a place to see the daily kimono fashion show or experience being dressed up in 12-layer kimono, the choice of  Japan’s imperial princesses to wear on their wedding day centuries ago. It is a place that enthuses ideas and creativity.

After visiting the busy streets of Kyoto, one can balance ying and yang and be  inspired by nature at the Arashiyama Forest, a towering bamboo forest that visitors can experience on rickshaw rides. Its wide, meandering paths are framed by thick green shoots create a peaceful atmosphere,  they have inspired local poets and artisans for centuries.

For a look at modern design ideas in Kyoto – the best place is to visit some of their finest, hotels, offices and restaurants which has been designed by local and famous architects. An example of this is the Hyatt Hotel, located in the heart of the action.

The design in chic, minimalistic and modern. However where you are..rest assured you will be inspired by all that is around you.

Written by Rosie May Reddington

City Fashion Trends – How to Style It

At last the Spring has arrived and not only the weather has got brighter but the the trends around the key cities are beginning to bloom. So at L&G we took a look at the key trends across the continents and at the best way to accessorize the style.

Couture Pattern and Prints - Patterns, Prints and couture are big this season. These styles have been intricately and cleverly incorporated into the spring and summer styles to bring a more textural element to designs and a feminine look. Long necklaces and gemstone statement rings are a perfect way to accessorize.

Collections: Garden of Stones, Stone Age and Candy Rocktail and are a funky pieces of jewellery which will add another dimension to your outfit www.loloandgalago.com

Hot in Paris - On the Paris runways it is all about statement zips, leather gloves, print hats and fringes. These styles work with the Large Statement Rings and Necklaces on our Rising Star, Exotic and Serpentine Collections.

Fringes - The Fringe look will be huge this season and the forthcoming seasons, the style adds an extra dimension and should be dressed with a simple and more elegant design.

Collection: The 1950-Sixty, Shard and Tiger Claw collection work well with the fringe trend www.logoandgalago.com

Bloc Colour - This season there has been an overwhelming use of luxury fabrics, modern dimensional techniques and bloc colour. These styles command dimensional pieces and work well with accessories from the Number 8 and Imperial Collection.

Embroidery and Embellishment - is one of the key developments that has taken all the runways by storm. Beads, sequins and sparkles have all be sewn into designs to add a more detailed level of design to pieces. These designs work well with the L&G Spice Trail and Exotic Glam collections.

New York Style – Geometric, layering and abstract large shapes were a key look in New York with Victoria Beckham leading the way. This look works well with more textural designs. The L&G 1950 Sixty, Mini Ruffles, Fine Collections will add another element to the look.

Written by Rosie May Reddington

Lolo and Galago: International Design and Fashion inspiring Exotic Luxury Jewellery

After months of preparation, Lolo and Galago is both excited and proud to at last showcase our jewellery to the World.
Lolo and Galago was founded on the guiding principle of using International Fashion and Style to inspire our unique and exotic jewellery. After searching the World- from Lolo in the Pacific to Galago in Africa- we have bought together designs and trends from all corners of the Globe and transformed them into stunning contemporary jewellery.
 

Hand finished to an incredible standard, we have launched with 7 L&G branded collections, with inspiration coming from the likes of the Spice trails of the Middle East, Floral Prints in the Americas and Greek Mythology from the Mediterranean.

We are also excited to announce that we are retailing a beautiful array of jewellery from talented designers we have teamed up with. Tomasz Donocik, Alexander Davis, Sophie Breitmeyer, Jayce Wong and Rosie Reddington’s collections are all available at Lolo and Galago from launch.

 

We cannot wait to provide our customers with designer jewellery that reflects true contemporary elegance and exotic luxury, and look forward to seeing our customers enjoy their jewellery long into the future.

The Lolo and Galago team

New York – London – Milan – Paris - Fashion Trends 2014/2015

The Spring 2014 International fashion weeks, showcasing some of the most talented designers, are coming to an end and already it is clear that there are a few ‘ must haves’ that you need to be focusing on for your wardrobe. We loved the runways this season and some of our favourite top 5 key trends include:

Geometric Shapes and Colour Block –In New York, London and  Milan, geometric colour and forms were seen hitting the runways. Bottega Veneta showed cased jagged patches in yellow and red, while Marni mixed pastels and neon which continues to be big with cobalt blue and black.

Dolce & Gabbana (www.dolcegabbana.com ) – Marni (www.marni.com)

Pointed Shoes  - Karl Lagerfeld kick started the flat shoe trend in January when he selected to put all his 64 models for the Chanel collection in trainers. This trend followed on in Milan, where designers opted to showcase their dresses with pointed toe flat shoes. Marni revealed brightly coloured loafers with triangular silver and golden clown type noses, No.21 showed glittery pointed shoes inspired by the 60’s and Bottega Veneta showcased the classic men's shoe, with a pointed-toe.

Jenni Kayne – Spring Summer 2014- Pointy flats will make an impact (www.jennikayne.com)

Ocean and Sea -  This season, Milan designers took their inspiration from the sea  with Kenzo debuting their how casing their ‘ no fish’ and ocean colour collection.

Kenzo: Back to Blue – Inspired by the ocean and open water for Spring 2014 www.kenzo.com

4. The Cape is Back - Oversized garments as seen in Victoria Beckham’s collection during  New York Fashion week and in the runway collections in Milan is a must have this season. The item that stole the show in Milan was the cape. Dolce & Gabbanna lavishly decorated the cape with embroidery and precious stones in the form of branches, birds and foxes but less extravagant versions were also presented by Giorgio Armani and  Salvatore Ferragamo, the cape is in!

Dolce & Cabana Fashion Week 2014 – www.dolceandcabana.com

5 Layers and Sleeveless  - This winters season trend is sleeveless. Long vests, trench coats and jackets without sleeves hit the runways.  These designs were showcase by Iceberg, MaxMara and MSMG . Layers is the magic trend to keep warm this winter and still look stylish. In many cases, designers showed sleeveless jackets which could be worn as a dress. So bear these trends in mind when putting together your wardrobe this season.

 Salvatore Ferragamo – Iceberg – www.iceberg.com

Written by Rosie May Reddington