Pam Hogg Autumn/Winter 2014

Here are some shots I took at the Pam Hogg AW14 fashion show, titled 'Courage', the themes explored that of gay rights and protest showing, whilst models entered the catwalk carrying boards showing statements such as ‘This is a dedication to Pussy Riot’ and ‘This collection is not for sale’, embodying the spirit of Pussy Riot, and also the punk movement. I love it!

The photos aren't that of great quality as it was hard getting my lens to correctly focus from the back, which was pretty frustrating but here are the most successful ones of the bunch I took. There were about 10 of us bloggers all huddled at the back trying to get some decent shots and we were all pretty disappointed with our blurred outcomes. It was also a shame because we were supposed to be second row but there was a mix up. Despite this though I enjoyed the show thoroughly! There were some really crazy and beautiful outfits, with plenty of colour. I even found out later on that my friend Maxine walked in the show, unfortunately I didn't manage to get a photo of her though, but she looked awesome in one of the really colourful bodysuits! Many thanks to Kayla for the invite ^.^

Meadham Kirchoff Spring/Summer 2014

all images taken by me

 On Tuesday I managed to head up to London for the final day of London Fashion Week and get into a show that I'm happy to say was my first proper catwalk show I've seen. I enjoyed it so much, it was most definitely worth the big wait in the rain beforehand! Held in the Topshop tents in Regents Park I rushed to capture what would be my ultimate favourite SS14 collection that I've seen so far. I think the historical references, lace and ruffles, wide-brimmed hats and baloney curls all fitted to a magical elegance. Whilst watching this show I felt like I was going back in time, every piece was very Victorian/vintage which I adore and the patterns and details were also incredibly beautiful. Edward Meadham & Benjamin Kirchoff, hats off to you!

You can view the show on YouTube here.

Marc Jacobs For Louis Vuitton, Paris Fashion Week Show

Magnificently Beautiful.

In the second picture down, the colours on the outfit are so eye catching.
So elegant.
I want the jacket SO BAD.

I'm loving the tigers. J'adore the colours, patterns, animal prints and fabrics in the collection!

"It's just camp. To take something from nature and to make it into stylish clothes: that's total camp," said designer Marc Jacobs backstage after his Louis Vuitton show on the final day of Paris fashion week.

Camp as envisaged by the French luxury powerhouse today came in the form of a collection inspired by Donna Summer, seventies disco, chinoiserie and tiger stripes. A black marble effect catwalk, stuffed tigers and tasselled disco curtains set the scene. It was as abrupt a departure from last season's ultra tasteful Bardot-meets-Mad Men look as it is possible to get.

Fringed crystal flapper dresses, lurex knitted jersey dresses, pantsuits in yellow, rust and purple colour blocks were set off with wide sequinned cummerbunds. A white trouser suit worthy of a Studio 54-era Bianca Jagger had an giraffe printed on its back. Tassels, shimmer, billowing decadent sleeves and animal motifs fought for attention, sometimes on the same outfit. The finale look was a pair of shiny tuxedo trousers and shimmering zebra stripes painted onto the model's body replacing actual clothes.

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Click here to see more photos from this amazing show!

xoxo.

The Row, Paris Fashion Week, Spring 2011 Collection

View other looks here.

You have to hand it to Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, they know how to roll with the punches. When last-minute sample delays forced them to cancel their spring show in New York, they found a slot on the Paris circuit even though it meant downscaling to by-appointment presentations. “We wanted to make sure the production was where we wanted it to be,” said Ashley. “And that meant not being in New York.” It wasn’t a bad trade-off. A salon with soaring white ceilings and lovely boiserie created a grand atmosphere for an intimate viewing of the clothes, all the better for up-close appreciation of their understated sophistication.

The tightly edited 15 looks included traditional tailoring countered with more feminine fare, all of it in a soft palette of black, pale pink and ivory, worn with pink and red crocodile flats, in line with the season’s shoe trend, and, as Ashley noted, their plan from “day one.” There were bias-cut dresses and ankle-length skirts, such as a pale pink shell and matching “parachute” skirt, so named because it fell freely into loose pleats like those of a long ballerina skirt. Elegant suits — classic jackets with shawl collars or peaked lapels worn with straight trousers — felt modern, in blush for day and white satin for evening.

The simplicity of the silhouettes belied their meticulous details and construction: jackets, pants and gowns were silk satin back crepe; buttons were covered; and a white silk georgette tank dress was embroidered with knife pleated panels that released at the waist, which, as Ashley pointed out, was hand-stitched at three points along the interior to ensure proper fit. The sisters clearly know the importance of control, not just stylistically — just about every item in The Row is produced in New York, close to their watchful eyes. The rest of the world can see the fruits of Ashley and Mary-Kate’s labor Monday at 7:30 pm EST, when their presentation will go live on Bing.com.

- WWD.com | October 03, 2010

Beautiful, elegant and classy - three words to describe what I think of the new Spring collection!

Well done MKA, you've done it again!

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