This show made me nervous, last season Nicole Farhi suddenly and dramatically reworked her standard style into something fresher, more cutting edge. It was exciting, and I wondered if she […]
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London Fashion Week SS10: Betty Jackson
I don’t know if you’ve noticed but shoulders are in. And they will remain ‘in’ right through Spring Summer 2010 as well, Betty Jackson will make sure of it. Betty […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Ashish
Ashish can be a bit hit or miss. You see dresses you love and then they’re mixed in with strange jersey pieces or like last season crazy pom poms. This […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Kinder Aggugini
If Alice from Alice in Wonderland were ever to meet Coco Chanel then she may have ended up looking somewhat like Kinder’s creations. An unusual snakeskin print took centre stage […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Krystof Strozyna
It was the one we’d all been waiting for yesterday evening; Krystof Strozyna , and he didn’t disappoint. His S/S10 presentation , held in the modern minimalist Portico Rooms at […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Maria Francesca Pepe
Today I fell in love all over again. Maria Francesca Pepe’s S/S 10 presentation, which began with screening of her film Bathing Beauties for the collection, couldn’t have started any […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Aminaka Wilmont
Tight, tight and super tight. Aminaka Wilmont went beyond body con and created a whole new level of cling. Yes there was Lycra, yet the cuts were short and tight […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Bora Aksu
This collection was inspired by the Oscar Wilde story ‘The Happy Prince’ and like the story I loved it. I agree that Bora Aksu is not for everyone, his designs […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Maria Grachvogel
Think elegance, think sophistication, think class. They were the overruling themes at Maria Grachvogel’s Spring/Summer presentation. Held on Sloane Street yesterday, the collection was a far cry from the hot pants […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Ashley Isham
So lucky me managed to grab a front row seat at the Ashley Isham show today. The dress designer, who has showed at London Fashion Week nine times, put on […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 8 Recap
With the end of Fashion Week fast approaching things have definitely calmed down inside the tents, so I was excited to see that there was a little PR stunt going […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 7 Recap
I went to Catherine Malandrino’s presentation today which was held off-site in a gallery all the way on 22nd between 10th and 11th ave. The presentation took place from 1-2pm […]
Read MoreVictoria Beckham’s latest collection
Yesterday saw Victoria Beckham unveil her third collection at New York Fashion Week. While it may seem that the Popstar-turned-Wag-turned-designer did not take any risks with her latest collection, Beckham has released a […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 6 Recap
The highlight of my day today was going backstage at J. Mendel. Love! The hair, the dresses, the nails, the makeup everything was utter perfection. Gilles Mendel seemed so cool […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 5 Recap
After the craziness surrounding the Christian Siriano, Chado Ralph Rucci, and Vivienne Tam shows (literally mobs of people were in the tents pushing and shoving trying to get in), the […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 4 Recap
I’ve been so busy these last few days it was nice to get out last night for some fun parties. I hit the town with my friend Christine who is […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 3 Recap
Day three was a rainy day so I kept it in the tents with Yigal Azrouel, Twinkle by Wenlan, Charlotte Ronson, and Monarchy. I was hoping to spot Katie Lee […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 2 Recap
It was a morning of tough decisions on Thursday the 10th — the first official day of NY FW — do I go to the BCBG show at the tents […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 1 Recap
The Spring/Summer New York Fashion Week shows are always a bit like going back to school after summer break. You’ve been taking it easy and basking in the sun when […]
Read MoreParis Couture Week AW09: It’s bloomin lovely at Christian Dior!
John Galliano sent models down the catwalk in their underwear at the first day of Paris’ Couture Fashion Week yesterday. The ‘Fever in the Cabine’ Christian Dior collection was inspired […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: RM by Roland Mouret AW09
I always look forward to seeing what Roland Mouret has in store for us. Beautifully cut, sophisticated dresses, are you kidding me? I live for his dresses and no one […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton AW09
If you have ever wondered what Marie Antoinette would have looked like as a courtesan then never fear, because Marc Jacobs can show you. With a little bit of French […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Miu Miu AW09
Oh Miuccia Prada, is there nothing you can’t do? After sending out a fabulous collection for the Prada mainline, the style genius has worked her magic again on Prada’s little […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Chloe AW09
This is only the second show for Chloe’s head of design Hannah MacGibbon. And she has taken it back to its dreamier days of Phoebe Philo. To when Chloe was […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen AW09
Wow, in perfect contrast to Valentino’s dull display, this was a wow show. I never knew it was possible to experience fright and awe at the same time.
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Valentino AW09
This was a lovely collection, nice lines, a good palette and pretty pieces. It was nice, inoffensive, wearable and classic. There wasn’t really a wow factor. It was just all […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Yves Saint Laurent AW09
I feel terrible to say this, even thinking it has got me all hot and bothered. But I was really not taken with this show. It is a shame because […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Viktor & Rolf AW09
One of the highlights of last year was the Viktor and Rolf exhibition. It was a magical walk through the story of their designs and told rather wonderfully through giant […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Balmain AW09
For autumn/winter 09, Christophe Decarnin chose to present at Gianni Versace’s ex-location – The Ritz. Pounding the runway in a walk reminiscent of the supermodels of the 90’s (Naomi, Christy, […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Sonia Rykiel AW09
As if in perfect contrast to the paired back minimalism of Givenchy, Sonia Rykiel created a kooky catwalk of Paris Left Bank, 70s style and 30s glamour. Billowing trouser suits, […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Givenchy AW09
If you’re looking for a brightly coloured, happy, cheery Autumn/Winter 09 wardrobe then look away now. But if you want beautiful, architecturally designed outfits then Givenchy is the one for […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Gareth Pugh AW09
It was a video presentation as opposed to the catwalk for Gareth Pugh at Paris fashion week. Starring model Natasa Vojnovic and created by cinematographer Ruth Hogben, the powerful footage […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Nina Ricci AW09
It’s not over until the fat lady sings, or in Olivier Theyskens case till his contract ends in October. Rumours surrounding Theyskens employment at Nina Ricci have been rampant and […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: DSquared2 AW09
Is this not the best-styled show ever? Would you not love to flaunt down the high street with your caramel macchiato in a full evening gown, cropped leather jacket and […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Versace AW09
Versace brought full throttle colour to Milan Fashion Week. If you were fearing AW09 was going to be all black and grey then Versace is the designer for you. There […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Fendi AW09
Watch out boys, Karl Lagerfeld has created the ultimate collection for the urban warrior. This collection was sexy, subtle, feminine and tough. It was one of those catwalks where you […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Missoni AW09
If you’ve ever wondered about how to layer successfully, take a note from this show. Missoni took layering to the limit and pulled it off brilliantly. The best way to […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Emporio Armani AW09
Armani is renowned for his beautiful lines and delicate cuts. And this collection is no exception. Although this did divert from typical Armani, it was far more preppy, not in […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Horace AW09
While waiting in a crowded reception room for the Horace show, I found myself standing next to a group that perfectly encapsulated the Horace spirit – rainbow haired, pierced and […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Giles AW09
Is there nothing that Giles Deacon can’t do? He has produced yet another stellar catwalk collection. The inspiration behind the show was Giles’ days at Art School, which is why […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: House of Holland AW09
Henry Holland is a bit of an anomaly, a fashion journalist who made some t-shirts and happened to be best friends with the ‘It’ model of the moment, who then […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: PPQ AW09
You can always rely on PPQ to bring colour to Fashion Week. Their Autumn/Winter 09 palette is full of pistachios, oranges, royal blue and very bright reds. I think the […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: House of BlueEyes AW09
Speechless, I was left speechless after this show. I’m still not entirely sure what to say. Firstly I will say that I do think Johnny Blue Eyes is a great […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Victim AW09
Referencing Italian horror director Dario Argento’s ‘Phenomena’ (1985) in the pre text to ‘Victim Wonder’ designer Mei Hui Lei immediately gave us the impression that this was going to be a […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Olanic AW09
Expectations rose as a packed-out audience sipped their Bacardi’s, looking on at the lengthy preparation for Olanic’s AW09 presentation at London Fashion Week. Designer Nicola Taylor was tipped by Vogue as […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Ana Sekularac AW09
Being late may be fashionable. But there’s nothing chic about opening your fashion installation 45 minutes late or for that matter still having a lady sweeping the floor, a man […]
Read MoreOn|Off Exhibition: AW09
The On|Off exhibition made a new home for itself this year in London’s Science Museum, showcasing a selection of off schedule designers at London Fashion Week. The theme for the space […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Avsh Alom Gur AW09
Avsh Alom Gur is a man with a sense of humour. Strutting to a soundtrack of songs about money, his models wore dresses, catsuits and jackets with the words “Credit […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: William Tempest AW09
First of all, let’s just take a moment to appreciate what a great name William Tempest is. I mean, if ever there was a name to create a mystique around […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Twenty8Twelve AW09
Twenty8Twelve was always going to be a wearable collection. Anyone who hoped otherwise must be sorely disappointed. But those who knew what to expect should be happy indeed. For their […]
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