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.

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

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

Wedding Rings all round as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are Married

After nine years of marriage – the long awaited union between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has finally happened, they were married in the South of France this week. Giving in to years of insistence by their six children, the couple chose to be married in Chateau Miraval and the wedding ceremony took place in the private chapel with only family and a few friends in the hamlet of Correns. Angelina wore a classic plain white floor-length antique lace and silk dress which was stunning and radiated her beauty.

The eldest sons Maddox, 13, and Pax, 10 walked Angelina down the aisle whilst daughters Zahara, 9, and Vivienne, 6, threw rose petals to the altar and Shiloh and Knox, 6, served as ring bearers. Keeping the tradition of wearing something old Angelina wore a small gold locket that contained a photo of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who sadly died of ovarian cancer in 2007.

In line with the growing trend of men and jewellery, Brad Pitt also received a wedding ring which he was spotted wearing recently, diamonds and rings are no longer only a girls best friend.

Written by Rosie May Reddington

Autumn’s Key Pieces for your Wardrobe

The Autumn Trends are now hitting the highstreet so we at L&G took a look at the key pieces for your wardrobe.

Long Boots - Boots are big for AW14. Long, over-the-knee, military, high heels – it is all about tall, long boots. One of the best looks is paired with mini dresses and belted coats.

Sheepskin - Sheepskin will be seen everywhere from Prada to Christopher Kane it is all about retro and patch work with a plethora of colour.

Wool and Jersey - This season sees jersey knitwear at it’s best. Oversize, metallic and prints – jerseys in all forms will be seen everywhere.

Statement Jewellery -This season is all about Statement Jewellery – large earrings and statement pieces. These L&G Imperial Rose Earrings are one of the best as they can be paired with florals to funk as rainbow colours will be a key component to the A/W 14 trend.

Oversize and Ponchos - Oversize, ponchos and large loose fitting coats will be seen in all the couture houses as well as on the high street. This is a key component to the Autumn/Winter 14 fashion look.

Embroidery, Metallic and Detailing - Jackets, Coats, Trousers and shirts with embroidery and metal accessories are one of the key trends this season. There are some pieces of art created by Dolce & Gabbana,  and Emporio Armani. Metallic finishes and detailing makes these the ultimate stylish chic look.

Written by Rosie May Reddington

Coming up for Autumn- Colour Trends to expect for Autumn

After one of the hottest Great British Summers in history, the weather is now beginning to cool down and soon we will be in to the Autumnal months. The Autumn season is one of the most beautiful times of the year and you can almost feel the change in the air. So we at L&G wanted to start helping you prepare your autumn colours in your wardrobe to keep on trend with the new seasons colours.

The key colours this season focus around rustic berries, charcoal greys, warm fire orange, leaf lime greens and blending into yellows in conjunction with splash of bright colbalt blue and fresh pink no name but a few.

Firstly crispy fabrics will form a key part of the Autumn look which will be aligned against thick and luxurious materials. Woven fabrics and knits along with fur lining will be a big look this season.

Mixology is a key inspiration this season – mixing art, science and technology all into one cocktails. The trend focuses around inventing new tastes and discoveries and experiences for garments. It is the mixing of cultures, textures from around the world. It extends from the Latin American feel to tribal …all redefining the new vintage with the vintage coming from the heritage of cultural which will bring out old and new materials with contrasting bright and darker colours. ‘ Playful ideas with a dose of Chic.’ We will also see pattern and plain weaves contrasting with more fun and casual materials. Look out for sheer fabrics with motif prints and jersey garments with intricate embroidery.

Prints, Stripes and patterned lines for a key look this season combined with techniques which add 3D dimension. This is where you will see brighter colours working their way into autumn garments and adding more than a splash of colours. Jersey dresses, and knitwear along with a splash of colbalt blue, fire orange or bright pink will be key this season.

Written by Rosie Reddington

Source: fashionising.com

What’s Hot – Italian Riveria, Super Greens Juice and a Finer take on Jewellery

While Elle Macpherson showed off a picture of herself checking out the Italian Riviera, we decided to check out the latest trends this summer season. To be fair, it is hard to believe that ‘ The Body’ turns fifty this year and credits it partly to healthy living and super greens, it is also clear that the Italian Riviera is one of the top places to stay this Summer with it’s beautiful blue sea views.

Meanwhile Michelle Rodriguez was seen out with some of Justin Bieber’s crewe recently looking very toned, again crediting healthy living. The Fast and Furious stunner showed off her golden glow in a black bikini, black is a colour which has really hit the summer trend this season. Even though the runways are all about statement jewellery, we are seeing a turn towards finer jewellery. Michelle wears a fine jewellery necklace, a perfect accessory to a black bikini with gold. She also had a minimal make up which is a mandatory look this season.

One of the hottest places to go this Summer continues to be St Tropez where Selena Gomez along with good friend Cara Delevinge celebrated her 22^nd birthday in St Tropez. She wore a colbalt blue patterned dress along with a gold collar choker – this look has been seen a lot on the runways this season. Cara was dressed in skin tight black with a crop top, to show off her ever trim waistline.