Catwalk report: Doii Paris Autumn/ Winter 2010
February 22, 2010 by Jennifer Butler · 1 Comment
Doii Paris exhibited its highly anticipated show today at London Fashion Week for the first time at Vauxhall Fashion Scout. Jenny Butler writes.
Get your sneakers on in time for London Fashion Week
February 17, 2010 by Eleni Sardi · Leave a Comment
London Fashion Week is kicking off this Friday and the fashionable crowds will be making their way to Somerset House. As excitement for fashion’s ‘next best thing’ rises, we’re still a bit hooked on the hot Spring and Summer collections hitting the shelves now. Eleni Sardi writes about Veja’s SS2010 collection.
EXCLUSIVE Estethica fashion shoot
October 16, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment
London Fashion Week’s Estethica proved edgier than ever with monochrome tones and bodycon styles dominating the stands. Rough Diamond, our exclusive Estethica photoshoot, shows how you’ll be wearing the best of these SS10 dynamic looks. Styling: Nikki Seymour / Photography: Tom Hartford.
Jasper Garvida unveils couture recycling at LFW
September 25, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment
As the official partner to designer Jasper Garvida at London Fashion Week 2010, Japan’s premium beer Asahi not only featured as the main sponsor for the designer but actually made an appearance on the Catwalk itself. Jennifer Ebert writes.
The designer styled Asahi bottle tops in to embellishments on dresses in his collections creating an exciting ‘Couture Recycling’ collaboration between the two brands that is guaranteed to turn heads.
The process of creating decorative bottle tops involved hammering the bottle tops flat and puncturing holes through the metal, large brightly coloured sequins were then placed over the bottle cap and attached using the holes which were then secured with beads – an extremely time consuming and challenging process but to a wonderful effect to ignite the creativity in us all.
The hotly anticipated collaboration took centre stage at the prestigious ON/OFF Catwalk on September 19th 2009, to acclaimed reviews. Jaspers has already made dresses for a number of celebrity clients including Lady Shakira Caine, Jodie Kidd, Sophie Dahl and Liz Hurley. Show-goers were met by a wonderfully bold and bright springtime collection, replete with ruffles, sequin and bottle tops of course!
As the official partner to designer Jasper Garvida at London Fashion Week 2010, Japan’s premium beer Asahi not only featured as the main sponsor for the designer but actually made an appearance on the Catwalk itself. Jennifer Ebert writes.
GreenmyLIFEstyle’s Zoe Robinson picks her top Estethica dresses
September 24, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Stepping in to this year’s Estethica at LFW I was surprised to see so many neutrals for SS10, but on venturing just a little further inside I was delighted to find an abundance of gorgeous garments in stunning colours that I can’t wait to wear next year. Here are my top 10 dresses, each picked for their great party potential, versatile casual style or for being perfect work wear.
Firstly the casual dresses – they’ll be a wardrobe staple so they need to go with everything and have the ability to be dressed up at a moment’s notice for an impromptu summer BBQ or cocktail on the beach.
People Tree – I love the 70’s beach wear vibe of this jersey dress from People Tree. You can wear with sandals on the beach, team with a jacket and pumps for work or throw on wedges or heels, a pink belt and vintage beads for a fab evening look.
Globe Hope – Finnish brand Globe Hope have ingeniously styled this cute dress from post consumer linen. The detail on the neckline is so gorgeous that it doesn’t need a lot of accessorising and I’d be inclined to keep it simple – for day wear this dress would look cute worn with pumps or sandals or for a more elegant look add heels and a clutch bag.
Article 23 – We’re told this silk jersey dress was picked out of 1000’s of pieces for the Paris fashion week’s top 100 for their catwalk show and we can see why – the stunning fabric feels amazingly soft so not only is it super stylish but also very comfortable to wear. Wear loose with sandals and a fedora on the beach or for a sharper look, add heels and accessorise with long beads or chains and chunky bracelets. To give the figure more definition cinch in at the waist with a tan belt or lower on your hips for a more relaxed look.
Minna – This beautiful dress from Minna certainly stood out for its beautiful design and fabric and could easily have gone in the party dress top picks too. This is the kind of dress you can throw on when you feel you have nothing to wear and you’ll instantly feel gorgeous. No jewellery (or shoes) required with this one but it’s also easy to dress up with heels and delicate jewellery or down with sandals and a flower in your hair!
Eco work wear can be hard to get right in a smart office environment – you don’t want to compromise on style but have to look tailored and professional. Here are my top work dresses that can easily dressed up or down according to the occasion.
Henrietta Ludgate – This dress is simply stunning and would be a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. With the flared hemline giving a twist on the classic wiggle dress this offers a fresh and current alternative for work wear, plus it can be accessorised to perfection a number of ways. Add some colourful statement jewellery and shoes to enhance the quirky element of the dress, or go for timeless elegance by wearing with simple gold jewellery.
Junky Styling – Another brilliant re-worked design from Junky Styling – the traditional stripe shirt, updated in this gorgeous and innovative style makes it perfect work wear. This dress is beautifully tailored and nicely fitted at the waist so is very flattering as well as being a good length for the office. Super versatile, it can be teamed with trainers or pumps for a more casual look
Article 23 - Stylish, tailored, eco work wear can be scarce, so this fitted shift dress from Article 23 is a great find. Also available in black, this dress is so versatile – it can be worn as in the picture with a shirt underneath or with matching fitted jacket for a sharper, more formal look. Go straight from the office to an evening do by accessorising with killer heels, skinny belt and some stunning jewellery.
After my initial concern that colour in the SS10 collections was somewhat lacking I’m happy to bring you my top party dresses from Estethica:
Lalesso – This gorgeous 50’s inspired Lalesso dress has a cut away back and comes in a few different patterns. Beautifully styled in this photo, I love this exotic flower and leaf print which is at its best worn with minimal jewellery (anything more might be overkill). Team with a simple bright pink belt or ribbon at the waist and heels or wedge sandals for the evening. For day wear, add a cardigan and pumps for an updated 50’s feel.
Mark Liu’s zero waste designs need little accessorising as each one of them is a work of art in itself. The shape and style of this dress is striking and sexy but feminine and the fabric is stunning. Wear with simple jewellery, gold for the evening – anything more would detract from this amazing dress.
Minna – Last but absolutely not least is the Maria dress from Minna. I could have chosen numerous pieces from this label for my top picks and I opted for this because of the beautiful vintage fabric, gorgeous cut and its versatility. An obvious party dress, this one is perfect for so many occasions I certainly can’t mention them all – for an evening out or wedding wear with white or tan heels, a clutch and chunky bangles; for daytime, team with some trusty pumps or sandals and for work wear add a jacket and you’re away!
GreenmyLIFEstyle personal fashion stylist Zoe Robinson picks her top 10 Spring Summer 2010 dresses, from the designers taking part in Estethica, London Fashion Week’s ethical fashion zone. From home, to office, to parties, find out now what you’ll be wearing next year.
Top 10 accessories at Estethica
September 23, 2009 by Maria Kaski · 1 Comment
It’s never too early to start planning your next season wardrobe. At Estethica, ethical conscious designers showed how to be stylishly environment-aware. From a hat contributing to the fight against poverty and vegan shoes, to budget-conscious scarves and splurge-worthy pumps, here is Greenmystyle’s selection of the accessories you’ll want to be seen in next Spring. Lucie Goulet writes
1. Junky Styling Sleeve Scarf
The Scarf: In warm reds and darks. Made with shirting and jumper fused together. Will stylishly complement your summer outfit, and protect you from the cool evening breeze.
Junky Styling: A hip remade label which specialises in deconstructing men suits to create new, imaginative garments.
Where to buy it: In one of Junky Styling retailers (including Topshop) or on their e-store. HYPERLINK “http://www.junkystyling.co.uk/about/stockists/” http://www.junkystyling.co.uk/about/stockists/ retails for £35.
2. Rachael Cassar Fan Feather Necklace
The Necklace: Made with laser-cut fan pieces with vintage button and feather detailing. It will add an edgy, fashion-forward touch to any outfit.
The Label: Rachael Cassar produces one off garments made of 90% recycled materials. Cassar is from Australia and was showing at Estethica for the first time this year.
Where to find it: You can order any piece from Cassar’s website, http://www.rachaelcassar.com/
3. Globe Hope Kukka Bag
The Bag: A white clutch perfect for carrying all your essentials to the nearest party. Made with recycled boat sails. The lining is made in recycled vintage home textiles.
The label: Global Hope is a Finnish label. Their spring/summer 2010, a tribute to Mother Earth, collection uses patterned organic cotton tricot and recycled sails. Part of the profits will be donated to research to prevent breast cancer.
Where to buy it: Online at HYPERLINK “http://hope.suomenwebkaupat.fi/index.php” http://hope.suomenwebkaupat.fi/index.php
4. Sonya Kashmiri and From Somewhere Miss Georgina handbag
The Handbag: A roomy shoulder bag available in ash black and iris. Practical thanks to all its pockets; it could be used as a week end gateway bag or a handbag for a very busy day. Limited Edition lined with From Somewhere tweeds.
The Label: Kashmiri’s handbags are made with veg tan leather, an ancient method of tanning which doesn’t use chrome.
Where to buy it from: Sonya Kashmiri stockists HYPERLINK “http://www.sonyakashmiri.com/stockists.html” http://www.sonyakashmiri.com/stockists.html and From Somewhere http://www.fromsomewhere.co.uk/
5. Eleanor Feddon hand embroidered belt
The belt: Made as part of the Shared Talent India Project, where 6 UK based designers and 6 Indian designers collaborated in Delhi for a 10 day workshop, with the aim of creating a joint collection to promote sustainable textiles, sponsored by DEFRA and Monsoon. The belt displays traditional Zardozi embroidery- where fine metal coils and metallic threads are used to create a relief pattern. ? The designs came from a series of line drawing Feddon created in India. The embroidery was completed by Sajid (top sample embroiderer) from TARA PROJECTS-( HYPERLINK “http://www.taraprojects.com/aboutus.htm” \t “_blank” http://www.taraprojects.com/aboutus.htm) a fair trade organisation.?Where to find it: Those belts are one-off pieces, to commission to Feddon. Price on request. Email- HYPERLINK “mailto:eleanorfeddon@hotmail.co.uk” \t “_blank” eleanorfeddon@hotmail.co.uk
6. Minna Necklace
The Necklace: Made from hand dyed remnants silks and vintage lace. Ideal to add a romantic note to your daytime look.
The Label: Created by a Finnish designer, Minna designs high-end tops in Scottish laces, and accessories with finds from local antique markets.
Where to find it: Minna e-store HYPERLINK “http://www.minna.co.uk/store/” http://www.minna.co.uk/store/ and selected retailers in the UK. Retails for £100.
7. Pachacuti Panama Hat
The Hat: A classic Panama hat, perfect for evening strolls along the beach or to protect you from the city heat.
The label; All Pachacuti hats are certified Fair Trade.
Where to find it: Buy it from HYPERLINK “http://www.panamas.co.uk” \t “_blank” www.panamas.co.uk or HYPERLINK “http://www.pachacuti.co.uk” \t “_blank” www.pachacuti.co.uk. Retails from £52
8. Bourgeois Bohème Terra shoes
The Shoes: Those grey lace shoes in microfibre faux leather will give an edge to your floral tea dress. Part of the Spring Goddess range.
The Label: All Bourgeois Bohème material is sources ethically. No animal is ever harmed in the production process. The Spring Goddess range is produced in collaboration with WHERE. The range is inspired by the interaction with communities of artisans in India and their traditional skills.
Where to buy it: From the Bourgeois Bohème website HYPERLINK “http://www.bboheme.com/” http://www.bboheme.com/ or one of their worldwide stockists.
9. Beyond Skin Saphire Navy Gold Print shoes
The Shoes: A sexy spin on the traditional black pump, those shoes will jazz up your workwear and are the ideal footwear to turn this LBD into a party outfit.
The Label: All Beyond Skin shoes are vegan and handmade in India. They have fairly traded latex soles covered in organic cotton.
Where to buy: From any Beyond Skin retailers and on their e-store, HYPERLINK “http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/” http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/. Retails for £187.
10. Nina Dolcetti Bootie Split
The Shoes: In eye catching green and white, those boots will look amazing on tanned bare legs with a denim mini or with a white dress for a summer barbecue.
The Label: Nina Dolcetti designer Elisalex Grunfeld de Castro reuses off-cuts and pre-consumer waste to create her shoes. All her creations are handmade in a family run factory in East London.
Where to buy it: One of Nina Dolcetti European retailers: HYPERLINK “http://www.ninadolcetti.com/stockists.html” http://www.ninadolcetti.com/stockists.html. Retail price around £220.
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It’s never too early to start planning your next season wardrobe. At Estethica, ethically conscious designers showed how to be stylishly environment-aware. From a hat contributing to the fight against poverty and vegan shoes, to budget-conscious scarves and splurge-worthy pumps, here is Greenmystyle’s selection of the accessories you’ll want to be seen in next Spring. Lucie Goulet writes.
Street style at London Fashion Week
September 22, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment
1 Lydia Mbala of Four PR keeps it casual in Evisu jeans, a t-shirt found at Portobello Market and a destroyed Topshop cardigan that could almost be mistaken for a Rodarte piece.
2 Editor at online media information provider, The Press Association, Lisa Haynes looks as glamourous as ever in a mix of high street and vintage. Her denim biker jacket is Miss Selfridge, paired with a vintage black top and sky high black Asos shoe boots.
3 Fashion Promotion graduate Faye Adams is currently interning at label Elizabeth Lau, (cousin of respected fashion blogger, Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble) A walking advert for the brand that specialises in knitwear, her dress is Lau, paired with ladylike mary-janes for a polished look.
4 Hannah Logic, freelance stylist works a self made dress with a customised Nike hoodie. The added spikes on the hood perfectly compliment the gothic outfit, which is finished with chunky vintage boots, and jewelry by Dominic Jones and Swarovski. Check her out at hannahlogic.blogspot.com
5 Elisalex, the designer behind brand Nina Dolcetti wears a borrowed jumper, american apparel leggings and some eye-catching wedges from her own line. The all black ensemble really makes the gorgeous contasting shoes ‘pop.’
6 Head of sales and marketing at label Bryce de Aime, Daniella Aves pulls off an enviably effortless monochrome outfit. Her vintage blouse is tucked into an H&M leather skirt and teamed with masculine Beatrix Ong flats.
7 Patricia Stepanovic is an ideal ambassador for vintage, wearing second hand black blazer and sheer shirt with an H&M skirt and buffalo shoes. The mix of sheer, leather and silky exposed lining of the blazer brings vital texture to the head to toe black. Patricia recently won Oxfam’s D.I.Y competition with some customised shoes. Check out her blog at fashion-mongers.blogspot.com
8 Kazuko Howlin, designer of the K45i line, wears all vintage for a colourful, thrown together aesthetic that is echoed in her offbeat designs. Striking is top her list when deciding on daily outfits, which you definitely won’t see on anyone else.
9 Kazuko’s husband, John Howlin shares her love off vintage treasures and owns a couple of his own vintage shops in London. He wears spray on Cheap Monday jeans with vintage striped breton top and boots.
10 Student and fashion editor at Icon Magazine, Julia Fitzpatrick’s cutomised leather jacket is a gorgeous way to do stud embellishment on a budget. Her vintage dress and DM’s continue the gothic look, a touch of luxury is added by way of her Burberry Prorsum bag.
Monochrome reigned supreme among the crowds at this year’s London Fashion Week. Amiee Jones got her camera out to snap the latest street style trends.
Beauty how-to: Fashion-hot, red lips
September 21, 2009 by Yanar Alkayat · Leave a Comment
The front-row fashionistas love wearing red lips just as celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson and Dita Von Teese do and we expect them to be a hot feature on the London Fashion Week catwalks this week too. It’s a timeless make-up classic so Lucie Goulet shows how to get the look.
Catwalk review: Choolips dazzles with a catwalk of colourful designs
September 21, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment
Fashion Diversity was awash with daring cuts and off-beat designs. Jennifer Ebert reports on the Choolips catwalk.
The sensual sound of samba and funky beats of African tribes set the scene for ethical designer, Choolips Spring/Summer 2010 show on 17th September.
Fashion Diversity set the tone with slick hair, bright colour, lots of layers and even more mini-dresses. Many collections were awash with linen trousers and dresses that oozed sex appeal. 18th Century met modern diva with big bows and chunky accessories stealing the show.
Carnival brights, floral appliqués, animal prints and music that echoed the sounds of Rio’s famous beaches all set the mood of the sexy samba lifestyle.
The new summer mini-dress was the focus of Choolips designs as London Fashion Week unfolded. Working in a palette of bold block colours, Choolips was an array of texture led designs.
Its 3rd ‘Golden Coast’ collection carried off girlish playful silhouettes, and exuded the flavour of the Exotic Gardens of India and the soul and vibe of the Caribbean, with glamorous kaftans and outfits that screamed beach goddess.
Showing a lot of shoulder is shaping up as a big trend for spring/summer 2010. Asymmetrical dresses and silk blouses dared to bare and leggings are guaranteed to stick around for the upcoming season.
The collections featured a vibrant palette of electric colours and decorative silhouettes and mini-dresses displayed offbeat accents like high collars and contrasting fabrics.
Fashion Diversity featured both established and up-and-coming UK designers including Bhavna Rishi, Choolips, Nishanti, Sacha James, Artizina and 21 Things I Love. Honorary designers Junky Styling and Nico Didonna also present pieces for the runway, receiving awards in acknowledgement of their continued success within the competitive field of fashion.
Fashion Diversity was awash with daring cuts and off-beat designs. Jennifer Ebert reports on the Choolips catwalk.
Top 10 Estethica clothes
September 21, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment
From debut collections by emerging designers to new seasonal offerings by established brands, this year’s Estethica is proof that ethical fashion has upped the style stakes. LFW editor, Maria Kaski, picks the top 10 clothing pieces from Estethica’s SS10 stands.
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