Thursday, 25 September 2014
ROLAND MOURET SPRING/SUMMER 2015
"To be desirable," said Roland Mouret backstage before his show this morning - that was the point of the collection. "The meaning of desire. I want women to feel like they want to steal the clothes from the hanger straight away."
DRIES VAN NOTEN
PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2015
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten offered a collection inspired by Glastonbury meets Midsomer Nights Dream. A soundtrack of birdsong and a spongy, moss-covered runway set a simple pastoral tone that belied the effort that had gone into creating it. The moss was a handwoven tapestry, small feathery puffs of wool evoking an explosion of briar and lichen, assembled by a team of Argentinian artisans in a frenzied four weeks of sewing.
The clothes were constructed of changeling fabrics: glittering jewel tone brocades; striped and embroidered silks in ethnic floral patterns; midnight blue chiffons shot through with metallics. There were loose, black pinstriped silk trousers worn under a striped shirt with a sleeveless silk coat thrown over the top, the silk cut into little blue feathers so it ripples as the model walked. A cropped tube top was paired with black silk Bermuda shorts, a rusty orange and aubergine coloured brocade bomber jacket slung over the shoulders. Van Noten said this was evocative of festival dressing: "it's a girl who loves Glastonbury but also loves nature. She doesn't follow rules, she puts on clothes as she wants."
The Designer takes a bow
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten offered a collection inspired by Glastonbury meets Midsomer Nights Dream. A soundtrack of birdsong and a spongy, moss-covered runway set a simple pastoral tone that belied the effort that had gone into creating it. The moss was a handwoven tapestry, small feathery puffs of wool evoking an explosion of briar and lichen, assembled by a team of Argentinian artisans in a frenzied four weeks of sewing.
The clothes were constructed of changeling fabrics: glittering jewel tone brocades; striped and embroidered silks in ethnic floral patterns; midnight blue chiffons shot through with metallics. There were loose, black pinstriped silk trousers worn under a striped shirt with a sleeveless silk coat thrown over the top, the silk cut into little blue feathers so it ripples as the model walked. A cropped tube top was paired with black silk Bermuda shorts, a rusty orange and aubergine coloured brocade bomber jacket slung over the shoulders. Van Noten said this was evocative of festival dressing: "it's a girl who loves Glastonbury but also loves nature. She doesn't follow rules, she puts on clothes as she wants."
The Designer takes a bow
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2015
The Fsshion Week whistle stop train has finally made its final stop in Paris.
Take a look backstage at one of the first Designers to show Anthony Vaccarello.
Take a look backstage at one of the first Designers to show Anthony Vaccarello.
THE MOST FAMOUS CAT IN THE WORLD
CHOUPETTE
Choupette Lagerfeld weighs 7lb 11½oz, measures 10in to the shoulder, has fur the colour of baked Alaska and eyes of such a clear shade of sapphire blue that they have inspired both an entire Chanel collection and a range of cosmetics.
She is also living proof that it is impossible to be spoilt to death. This is what Choupette likes: 'Going to visit the pilot in the cockpit' (she is a frequent flyer with her own custom-built luggage by Louis Vuitton and Goyard for when she travels on her owner's PJ - that's a private jet, to you and me); 'Paris, New York, Rome, Dallas, Monte Carlo in winter, Provence in summer; sitting on Karl's desk and throwing his pencils on the floor.' This is what she doesn't like: 'Taking off and landing (I stay in my bag); shrill voices; perfume; opera.'
She has two ladies-in-waiting, a bodyguard, a private medical consultant (Dr Yola Horn, one of Paris's most upmarket vets, with an office on rue Francois 1er, a mere paw print from the Grand Palais), and three silver dishes (also Goyard, one of her favourite brands), from which she eats her choice of two kinds of dry food, chicken pâté or croquettes with a turkey or fish sauce. For special treats - and in tiny quantities, on Dr Horn's advice - she will have a soupçon of finest caviar, or a portion of chicken en gelée with asparagus.
Choupette now has her own line in accessories.
Choupette, now adorns a capsule collection of bags, purses and small accessories from Karl Lagerfeld's eponymous label - a line that is somewhat more affordable than the wares he designs for Chanel and Fendi.
Prices start at £20 for a pair of glittery socks bearing Monster Choupette's fangs and reach €295 (£230) for a shopper made from saffiano leather. Highlights also include fur keyrings in black, red and blue and a sweateshirt.
The range will be available from November from Karl Lagerfeld's website, as well as the brand's UK flagship store at 145 Regent Street.
Choupette Lagerfeld weighs 7lb 11½oz, measures 10in to the shoulder, has fur the colour of baked Alaska and eyes of such a clear shade of sapphire blue that they have inspired both an entire Chanel collection and a range of cosmetics.
She is also living proof that it is impossible to be spoilt to death. This is what Choupette likes: 'Going to visit the pilot in the cockpit' (she is a frequent flyer with her own custom-built luggage by Louis Vuitton and Goyard for when she travels on her owner's PJ - that's a private jet, to you and me); 'Paris, New York, Rome, Dallas, Monte Carlo in winter, Provence in summer; sitting on Karl's desk and throwing his pencils on the floor.' This is what she doesn't like: 'Taking off and landing (I stay in my bag); shrill voices; perfume; opera.'
She has two ladies-in-waiting, a bodyguard, a private medical consultant (Dr Yola Horn, one of Paris's most upmarket vets, with an office on rue Francois 1er, a mere paw print from the Grand Palais), and three silver dishes (also Goyard, one of her favourite brands), from which she eats her choice of two kinds of dry food, chicken pâté or croquettes with a turkey or fish sauce. For special treats - and in tiny quantities, on Dr Horn's advice - she will have a soupçon of finest caviar, or a portion of chicken en gelée with asparagus.
Choupette now has her own line in accessories.
Choupette, now adorns a capsule collection of bags, purses and small accessories from Karl Lagerfeld's eponymous label - a line that is somewhat more affordable than the wares he designs for Chanel and Fendi.
Prices start at £20 for a pair of glittery socks bearing Monster Choupette's fangs and reach €295 (£230) for a shopper made from saffiano leather. Highlights also include fur keyrings in black, red and blue and a sweateshirt.
The range will be available from November from Karl Lagerfeld's website, as well as the brand's UK flagship store at 145 Regent Street.
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
FOREST GREEN
There is a new black in town Forest Green
Bowling Bag £45.99
Faux Leather Jacket £29.99
Shift Dress £39.99
Colour Block Tee £25.99
Top with Knot Neckline £29.99
Lace Jumpsuit £69.99
All items featured from a selection at Zara.co.uk
Bowling Bag £45.99
Faux Leather Jacket £29.99
Shift Dress £39.99
Colour Block Tee £25.99
Top with Knot Neckline £29.99
Lace Jumpsuit £69.99
All items featured from a selection at Zara.co.uk
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