LC:M A/W 14 // Tuesday Highlights!

Another day of LC:M and even more shows for everyone to enjoy, after the joys of Monday everyone seemed super excited to see what Tuesday was going to deliver! Apologies for lateness but with illness and interning theres less time for my blog

// JW Anderson // 

  

These have to be my fave three of all the JW Anderson looks, I wasn't as sold on the collection as a whole but I LOVE these they're just so bright and interesting. JW Anderson interests me so much mainly because of how far he seems to push the boundaries of menswear and although sometimes it might be too much for some people it's cool to see that played with.

// Alexander McQueen // 

 

McQueen is always going to be something interesting and I think this is definitely one of my more liked McQueen shows. I think it's got a lot of what Lee had before he passed, it's quite dark and there seems a lot of depth to the collection, although I do love the pink tartan and just the flashes of gold in there to totally switch it up too!

// Kit Neale // 

Kit Neale always serves something fun and playful and that's what I love about fashion, having fun with garments everything not being too serious. Colour is obviously a way to win with me and this hits that all over, I also love how Kit takes inspiration from places in London almost trying to capture the little areas and communities. 

LCM has definitely delivered some brilliant things and I know Wednesday has just as many brilliant collections!

LC:M A/W '14 // Monday Hightlights!

So LC:M started with a bang on Monday opening with some incredible shows. A day full of Lou Dalton, Astrid Anderson, Topman Design, Hardy Amies, Jonathan Saunders, MAN, Lee Roach and Richard Nicoll. A few of which definitely caught my attention! 

// Astrid Anderson //

 

The majority of the Astrid show I liked and thought was interesting but the main look to capture my attention had to be this bright blue. If any highstreet labels choose to take anything from LC:M I sure hope it's this colour! I also love how the blue looks over the top of this white which seems to be the perfect way to dress it.

// MAN // 

  

I was lucky enough to be a part of the MAN show and dress for Bobby Abley, hence picking the two models I dressed. For me Bobby Abley delivered what I thought was such an interesting collection, clearly inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the queen that is Maleficent his collection was definitely a dark fantasy. One of the main things I love about the collection is the fabrics used and how wearable they are!  

  

Craig Green another member of the MAN trio presented an equally interesting collection, a mixture of dark layering and colourful explosions it was such a special sight. Personally I prefer the darker all black looks but I think Craig Green managed this duality and a balance well, neither of the lights/darks overpower each other and also work together well.

// Richard Nicoll // 

 

I also LOVED some of these pieces from Richard Nicoll! The red jacket has to be one of my favourite pieces from the whole colletion, I also love the floral blue jacket pattern but the blue again coming through in another collection. Richard Nicoll ended his show with some brightly coloured ruffled shirts, all three of which are brilliant! 

These are my favourite looks from the Monday shows but I have to say Monday was clearly a brilliant start to open the LC:M shows with. I'd probably have to say my favourite of all the shows was the MAN show, Craig Green and Bobby Abley were just spectacular!

LC:M Monday!!

Sadly I've been massively busy what with Christmas and starting my internship, but more excitedly I think what we're all excited about to start 2014 with. I'll definitely be posting some of my favourite images from London! 

What's everyone else excited for though?! There's so amny different collections to be shown we'll all have to wait and see whats going to come. For a full schedule look // here //

Be prepared for a mass aray of posting though! 

12 Shoes // 12 Lovers

Scrolling through the internet sometimes can be a massively huge waste of time, until you find something that stands out and catches your eye and this is exactly what I found when I came across

// 12 Shoes for 12 Lovers //.

Being such an unsual project as it is, Sebastian Errazuriz looks at his past relationships and women creating something brilliant with his past as a concept. What I love is the way each shoe captures a certain characteristic of a person or their connection to you and he brings that to to a completely different point and makes a shoe as if to define her or a time by a shoe. 

 

I think this is a brilliant example of how people can mix art and fashion, creating such a diverse massively conceptual idea but then it being produced to make a wearable work of art. Obviously not all fashion is art and vise versa but 12 shoes makes you question where does the line lie here? Is this fashion or art? 

They way each shoe's presented with a line or passage about the girl it's meant to represent and their something about their relationship or even sex they'd had it just captures so many different women at different stages of their lives.

 

 

Another massively brilliant thing about this project is the fact of  with certain shoes 'Gold Digger', 'Ice Queen' or 'Heart Breaker' Sebastian may not be looking back on a good time or a poistive person although the imagery he choosed to create is still massively wonderful and seems positive. If you don't know the back story then they still seem beautiful and I think it'd be so easy for him to perhaps create something visually negative but he doesn't he just holds onto a good part and stays positive.

 

 

Twelve Shoes for Twelve Lovers is definitely a massively interesting project, perhaps now as an art subject but possibly highlighting a special DIY element; shoes for mood or individual shoes who capture just you. It's almost like someone having you analysed and then creating the perfect shoe for you?

 All I wish is that we had more shoes out there like these and some for guys too, I think the fact this has come from a guy is an interesting topic too proving how men can break that cold emotionless stereotype. Sadly the shoes aren't avaliable to view in England right now but are on show in Miami December 6th til Jan 6th if anyone happens to be able to check them out!

Style // Hangover Dressing

So while scrolling through different fashion stories and articles everywhere I stumbled across this hidden gem 'How to master the art of hangover dressing" the idea of which made me laugh // here //. Although I though I'd definitely more qualified to talk about the art of 'hangover dressing', which seems to be how people describe my style. 

1) Wear whatever especially if it doesn't match if there's ever a moment you shouldn't give a shit it's right now. I'd say go bold, bright and sparkly that's always a winner. 

2) Comfortable's also key, if its oversized and baggy or could be mistaken for pjarmas you're genereally on the right track. 

3) Sunglasses are your bestfriend right now, hide last nights bags and the minimal remnants of last nights make up. 

4) Prepare yourself for any event - you can either end up sitting over a toilet seat, doing the walk of shame or potentially heading out again that night.

5) Fuck jewellery, I'm not a massive fan of accesories at the best of times but when you're hungover that's the last thing you wanna be fucking on with. 

6) Always carry more make up, chance are in a drunken state you're going to smear it everywhere and it'll definitely need reapplying. 

7) Always have a back up plan for your hair, perhaps a hat and just serve some Isabella Blow inspired glamour. 

Basically the main theme of hangover dressing is don't give a shit, you're hungover what anyone has to say is probably annoying and will make you irritable. You're tired, feel ill and most likely need to locate a toilet or pin incase you have a turn for the worst, so just work with what you've got and have fun being proud of the mess you are.

If all else fails do a Patsy and Eddie, blag it and call it fashion darling.

Christmas // Dream Wish List

With today being the first of December I had a conversation with my dad over a few final gifts to be sent down in time for Christmas especially since I wouldn't be spending Christmas with my family this year! After finding a few small things I thought what if money wasn't an option, what if I could literally have anything what would I choose?!

I thought I'd create my ten dream christmas items, some are still affordable and in my grasp and some not so much! We all have dreams anyway! 

// Katie Eary X Clique Leopard Tee //

I LOVE Katie Eary, one of my favourite things about LC:M every season is looking at what she's going to show and this Katie Eary X Clique top is not only bright and wonderful but also super affordable! (I can 90% positively say I'm going to treat myself to this)

// Sibling X Topman Jumper //

With Sibling revealing their collab with Topman I have to say I'm surprised I think they've made some interesting wearable winter pieces, especially this jumper. Also avaliable in black, for some reason I prefer this more which isn't like me at all. 

// McQ Cotton Shirt //

I think this shirt is absolutely beautiful, it'd be amazing to open on christmas and who wouldn't be happy with a McQ shirt?! Sadly as this is a dream list this is definitely just a wild piece of fantasy for me. 

//Nike Air Max 1 SP 'Liquid Gold'//

Gold and shoes I mean who doesn't love gold or shoes?! Sadly I am so bad for buying shoes and if I'm totally honest I don't think it's even fair for me to possibly justify buying another pair of shoes for a long while! 

//Saint Laurent Wool Trapper//

Obviously at £845 there's a reason this is a dream wish list, I'd kill to have it but I can't well unless I find a very rich fashion santa to bring me Saint Laurent. Sadly I don't think this is a thing so I'll just have to sit and admire from a far! But let's be honest if this was ever mine to possess I'd be amazingly happy!  

As Christmas is coming I hope everyones got everything sorted for family and friends, if any of mine are readingt his here's a guideline of what I want! (joking not joking) It's definitely nice to dream, but as a student I'll keep dreaming! Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year though and I can't wait to sit and watch Christmas films while it's cold outside.

Kardashians // LaChapelle Christmas

So this may perhaps be the biggest waste of money I've seen in a long time but the Kardashians had their 'Christmas card' shot by David LaChapelle. Now if you think anything like I do you'll agree this is the stupidest idea ever, not the art of it just the fact its shot for a Christmas cad but I guess if you're a Kardashian you've got to do it bigger than anyone?

Personally I love the idea of it all, it's just a shame the massively expensive 250k photo is only to add to the ego fest which is the Kardashian franchise. Although the whole thing is a massively annoying stunt in my eyes you have to admire LaChapelle and his work. 

Perhaps it's just me being synical and hating everything or as I'd say being me, I just think it's a massively annoying expensive waste and just an ego trip of what I think of as America's most annoying family. Although it is interesting to see David LaChapelle working with them, buy that could just be for promotion and money honestly if you were given the chance you wouldn't say no. But what worries my the most is do people actually like this and these people?!

Brit Awards // Philip Treacy

Tiny post! Don't know if anyone has seen it yet, hopefully you have but this is the newest redesign of the ever ellusive Brit Award! Designed this time around by Philip Treacy I think it's a beauty and one of my favourites! 

With Fashion Galore opening and now this Philip Treacy seems to be someone I've posted about more recently but also someone who my admiration has grown for as well. To me he highlights his ideas and presents something extraordinary, the thought's to present millinery the way he does and with such interesting thoughts is brilliant. 

I think his Brit design is just as classic as anything else he's done, it seems such a simplistic desgin yet in black is forever stylish! I love the white outline and Philip's definitely brought his own desgin and personality to the Brit's this year, congrats to him! 

The only upsetting thing is that now I want a Brit because of the design! 

Isabella Blow // Fashion Galore

So something I've been massively excited to see and anticipating is Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore opening at Somerset House! With so many deadlines and work going on I've not had a free moment but luckily I managed to get a chance to see it today, plus its half price on a Monday!  

After building excitement for the exhibition and seeing it, it shows how much of a dove among pidgeons she was her style and attitude all of it truly special. Isabella Blow was clearly ahead of her time, especially before fashion was seen as more of an entertainment and popular idea as it is today. Where people dress similarly for fashion weeks today she was years ahead in her personal style, always looking composed she proves style can be a spectical without being a joke.

 

Her style being one aspect of her huge personality her eye for ability and talent being another factor of the exhibition highlighted indefinitely. You can see the massive influence of Isabella as a driving force of many big name desginers from today, Alexander McQueen, Phillip Treacy and Hussein Chayalan. 

McQueen and Treacy being two of her close working connections but also personal connections, in interview with Show Studio Treacy talks about the importance of Isabella in his career, the massively possitive driving force behind his success. The video can be seen below is a beauty of Philip reminissicing about Isabella and the times they spent together and even highlight his emotional connection to her which is particularly moving. 

As you enter the exhibition there's a quote from Daphne Guiness who describes the exhibition as a bittersweet event and she's totally right. As I went round there's so much to be taken in by, inspired and it showed how much of a huge loved inspirational figure Isabella was and still is. Obviously Daphne was a personal friend of Isabella's but I definitely have to agree!

Imagine being shown a world of wonder and magic, style a person beyond anything else and then then to be told there's not going to be anything more there it's a closed book it's heartbreaking. It left me sad about the way her life had ended. 

finally it ends with this video of Isbella's clothes being worn in a modern day fashion film celebrating her and her style. It's beautifully shot and edited and a true testiment to Issabella and proves what a wonder she was to the world. 

The exhibition's definitely something to be seen! At Somerset House until the 2nd March 2014 it is one of the best exhibitions I've seen for a long time and delivers a brilliant insight to Isabella Blow and the people she loved and worked with, Also if you're going to attend or what more of an insight I suggest watching McQueen and I for more of an insight to her life and relationship with Alexander McQueen.

H&M & Acne // Haulting Angora

Depending on how often you use social media and to what extent many of you may or may not have seen videos of chinese angora fur farms, obviously the sickening videos show animals being cruely abused for their fur. Normally you'd see such a thing and then a campaign or petition being formed in an attempt to raise awareness about the situation however two major names have pulled out of Angora production. 

Firstly H&M have pulled out of their production of anything angora wool based, the brand released a statement saying "H&M will immediately stop the production of all angora products until we have secure that our strict product policy is being followed." H&M are a major name when it comes to sustainable and ethical fashion, especially with their work with the Better Cotton initiative and the creation of their conscious collection.

 

Left: H&M Angora Jumper //   Right: Acne Sweater 

Alongside H&M we also have Acne pulling their angora production as well which is great to see that both brands not only disapprove with current situation which is going on but also enough to pull production and from too very different labels. 

I think it's brilliant for both brands to show their support towards the issues raised with angora production, I think it's great they're taking a stand and are a brand that also feel this is a message that needs to be spread as well. People's views on fur are obviously very different some love it and some find the idea disgusting but why should we abuse animals just for wool? 

Surely we should be able to find a different substitute instead of abusing an animal for its fur? 

What are people's thoughts of these brands showing their stance on angora, is it spreading a positive message? 

Jack Codling // HOME IS WHERE THE HEART ISN'T

It rarely happens that I see something and stop because of how it affects me but I have to draw your eyes to this set of photographs taken by Jack Codling! The collection of images cleverly named "HOME IS WHERE THE HEART ISN'T" are visually stunning.

 

I first caught glipse of these images by someone sharing them on Facebook but looking at them I am completely in aw of how clever they are, everything here is on point. The theme, the styling and obviously colour are amazing each photo bringing me something amazingly interesting and what I'd have to refer to as a brilliant narrative. 

I love how each one is like a glimpse into a different life of very different people and also how these women just demand attention. I know this isn't probably a post I'd usually do but I wanted to be able to draw attention to the beauty and intelligence I see here! I rarely use the word inspiring and for good reason but I have to say these images are definitely inspiring, I can't describe how powerful and wonderful they are!

If you want to check out more of Jack's work you can view it // here // and also follow his work on his Facebook page // here //. I can't wait to see what else he produces and what other brilliant photographs he takes!