Based on the 80s’ video game Pole Position, Sandra Backlund’s Spring 09 collection is entitled Pool Position. When we think of the oh so common commentary of the blending of Fashion and Art, the best reference lies in designers such as Chalayan and Backlund who’s creations take on their conceptual form but allow for a real sense of wearability. Check out some pictures from the Swedish designers latest collection. Read the rest of this entry »
LOTTIE & CAMILLE have handed their individual touch to the classic Dr Martens mould.. simple bold colours, with a monotone white sole, its the pointy toe which makes these stand out. Available exclusively at colette.
A couple weeks ago, we had the chance to attend a Women’s Summit for Nike Training Spring 09 at their world headquarters to see the latest in technological advancements in women’s training. . What was unveiled to us was a new series of training shoes that were developed with the female athlete in mind. And as they say at Nike, “If you have a body - you are an athlete.” Read the rest of this entry »
Get ready for your nearest stockist to be graced with the presence of the Autumn/Winter Collection from Therese Rawsthorne. With a beautifully shot look book against layered rocks in the harsh sunlight the collection has you feeling as if you have wandered from the circus and made your way down to the beach after an all nighter. Tule, leather, barely there prints and sheer loose blouses this season is feminine, soft, and magical. Have a look at the look book after the jump!
Since launching her label in 2003 at the tender age of nineteen, Jenni Kayne has created a name for herself as a very promising up and coming name to watch. This time last year saw the opening of Kaynes first self named store in her home town Los Angeles. After seeing pictures of her Fall Collection 2008, I just had to find out what she was doing next! Have a look at her Spring Collection 2009 after the jump and visit her site here for more info (and check the Resort Collection 09 and last Fall’s line 08 its very very cool x)
After their red hot year through the nineties, Chloe was determined to bring back the essential ingredients that have been lost on the last few years, and create a season that has that usual Chloe girl who would once spare no expense to get hold of Chloé’s signature sexy-girly things, trophy bags, and shoes doing just that.
Hannah MacGibbon, the 38-year-old blond British designer who assisted Phoebe Philo from 1997, created scallop-edge coats, rounded-shoulder blouses, and high-waisted flared shorts, ruffle-necklined dresses and jumpsuits with an eighties kind of gathering in the thigh area, which certainly had a spring freshness about them which was just the right ingredient. I love this collection for its femininity, is cute and naughty, and how are those shoes!
Have a look at some of the full length images after the jump and see the full collection
here at style.com
Shown last week in Paris alongside Jeremy Scotts signature collection…… The fifth collaboration of Jeremy Scott loves Ksubi is coming to our stores in March 2009 and the product is simple: Jeremy Scott’s prints with Ksubi silhouettes. You can expect florals, and hearts with all over prints in denim and sunglass frames, this collection is played on the backdrop of your grandmas wallpaper, see more of the look book after the jump!
Played out in a romantic, African-inspired adventure, Junya Watanabe took the animal to the markets with her Spring/Summer 2009 collection ‘Make do and Mend’. Balancing enormous headdresses of dried flowers tied with gingham or broderie anglais swatches, the girls were drenched in charming African prints of red, green, blue and white. Introducing a folky look with pinafore dresses worn over rolled up denim jeans and long skirts worn low on the hips (to show a flash of leopard print G-string), with the prints bursting out as frilled, asymmetric hemlines. A feast of spring colours and patterns.
Have a look at the photos from the show after the jump thanks to Vogue.fr
Know for his conceptual bold lines and use of shape Hussein Chalayan threw us another visual wonder. Famous for always putting on a ’show’ rather than a fashion show, Chalayan delivered just that with laser lights and a rotational runway and a window of glasses which was played by four hands throughout the show giving off a haunting sound.
This season saw a bright print similar to that of a wet road with reflecting lights zig zaging up it, contrasted with form-fitting rubber dresses, bold stripes all worn with a flash of neon yellow shades or high veiled headpieces (courtesy of hat man Noel Stewart). With a blur of grey and dash of red, five models appeared in solid dresses whose backs were made into irregular horns while the lights above them rotated eerily and the wind machines grew louder to resemble traffic noise when all of a sudden an almighty crash! All the glasses smashed at once and the catwalk went dark. Hussein Chalayan at his finest.
Have a look at some of the shows runway shots after the jump, and you can get the full rundown here at Vogue.uk
Women stared in such awe at the girls spilling out of the re created Chanel store at the top of the runway at their Spring/Summer 09 show yesterday in Paris. As the models skipped out of the store past the uniformed male doorman and into the street named Chanel, they held a certain persona that only a Chanel wearing girl can feel. They do it best, no fresh lines or styling but a string of classics that we love to love. The ever loved tweed jackets, twin sets and white blouses were teamed with a CC logo-ed guitar, long stringed beads and small pink Chanel bags.
Have a look at some of the runway shots after the jump, read the full shows review here at Vogue.UK, and get exclusive video footage of the shows from yesterday at Dazed Digital here!