Warehouse’s newest collection is a collaboration with Natalie O’Hare, the winner of the distinguished Warehouse design competition, in partnership with
British Fashion Council Colleges Council and judged with the help of Grazia magazine.
The competition asked the course tutors from a number of different universities, who are also members of the British Fashion Councils college council, to submit the portfolios of selected graduates. Once submitted a panel of judges chose the winning portfolio. The panel included the Design Director, Lisa Byrne and Marketing Director at Warehouse, a few members of the British Fashion Council and fashion news and feature editors at Grazia magazine. The judges chose the winning portfolio based on design ability and creative vision that summarised the Warehouse brand to the highest standard.
Natalie O’Hare was the design winner and her collection has created quite an impact on the Warehouse 2012-13 A/W collection.
O’Hare has designed a very classic collection with a modern twist, rich golden colours and a bit of sparkle makes it a wardrobe necessity this autumn. Let’s start with this amazing beige coat for £120. It has a silk bonded lining and a faux fur collar, sitting just above the knee making it a perfect glamour look for dress, jeans and evening wear.
Define a new wave of elegance with this split front maxi skirt, constructed out of a semi-sheer crepe chiffon fabric. Coming from the Natalie O'Hare for Warehouse collection, the high waist maxi skirt features a slim waistband with pintuck pleats, concealed zip fastening, slit at the front and a slip mini skirt underneath. This floor sweeping maxi skirt will look great with a sequin additions and light leather accessories. Worn here with the Natalie O'Hare tunic dress worn as a top (62130921) and the Natalie O'Hare bonded leather jacket (65130528).
These softly tailored high waist trousers have been crafted from a woven fabric and come from the exclusive collection designed by Natalie O'Hare, the British Fashion Council College's Council design winner 2012. The trousers feature a concealed fastening, pintuck pleats at the front, slant pockets to the hips with a small jet pocket on one side and two to the reverse with a turn-up cuff and a loose tapered fit. They are a versatile choice for dressing up or wearing to work this winter. Worn with the Natalie O'Hare chiffon shirt (62330704).
Get set to sparkle in this sequin dress, constructed out of an embroidered sequin jersey fabric. This short-sleeve shift dress comes from the Natalie O'Hare for Warehouse collection and features a wide shouldered neckline with contrasting triangle mesh fabric panels across the shoulders, sleeves and down the front of the dress. This shimmering sequin dress is designed to give you standout status and will be the ideal choice for a party.
For full impact, this ankle sweeping, maxi coat is constructed out of a soft tailored fabric and puts a new spin on the contemporary silhouette. From the Natalie O'Hare for Warehouse collection this fully lined coat features an oversized collar, concealed three-button fastening, flaps at the side with concealed vent pockets and a flared shape with a deep slit at the reverse.
Look no further for the ultimate choice in glamorous outerwear as this rich wool blend coat from the Natalie O'Hare for Warehouse collection is the answer. The smart coat features a special metallic, silk-blend bonded lining with a v-neckline, notched lapels with metallic gold bonded panels and a luxe faux fur trim collar, a concealed front fastening, two side pockets and clean seamed lines throughout. The coat sits just above the knee making it the perfect length to layer over dresses and trousers and a great option to go with a luxe evening look.
