Favorite of A listers and critics alike, Marchesa has struck a chord amongst the fashion elite with their unquestionable glamour and sophistication. The opulent gowns of this season collection, were inspired by the opera Madame Butterfly and featured couture tailoring in their exquisite kimono wraps, show stopping ruffles and amazing, paper-esque cutouts. Their collection can be viewed in full here. Check out their website here for past shows and info.

Known for his intricate embroidery, Mumbai born, Naeem Khan has scaled back his evening wear this season and has come up with a more youthful and accessible collection filled with desirable separates. I especially loved the little embroidered dresses, which looked to me something out of a Nordic fairytale but could just as as well have been inspired by the bright luscious fabrics and beautiful motifs of India. See the entire collection here.

Part 1

Soo… It’s been a while since my last post, apologies for that! Life has been busy but I will try to make up for it. I have been scrambling to catch up on all my work as well as researching the fashion shows I missed this season. I am in the mood for colour these days and some collections caught my eye for their brilliant prints and colour combinations.

Marc Jacobs, the ever favourite of New York Fashion Week showed his younger label ‘Marc‘ to an eager crowd this season. I loved the youthful, playful silhouettes and combination of prints. The overall look as usual from Jacobs was a beautiful homage to vintage and was nicely styled with extra large bows.

In Paris, Dries Van Noten produced a collection that as a whole was a bit inconsistant and could have done with a bit of editing. When he did strike the right chord though, his pieces were amazingly beautiful and elegant. His ethnic fabrics ranged in colours from purples, mustard yellows, oranges, the deepest burgandies and blues and brought to mind exotic lands of Morroco and the Far East.

Dai Fujiwara designer for Issey Miyake, showed an interesting mix in Paris this season. The show started off with simple cuts in pale shades and abruptly changed to a psychedelic pallette paired with strange knits. Although there was not a lot of sense to be made with greatly varied looks in his collection there were some stand out pieces that caught my eye. Hand dyed clothes in brilliant colours, amazing prints, a celtic textile (inexplicably thrown into the mix), and a creative way of draping his fabrics make the collection worth note.

One of the first design labels I started to follow, Kenzo never fails to create something that dazzles the eye and inspires the imagination. This season has not fallen short of expectations as Kenzo paints a scene of a dessert nomad, styled in beautifully sumptuous colours and textures. As well as following this seasons top trends such as large waisted Kimono style belts and ultra sheer fabrics, Kenzo has created a collection that is sure to please the fans.

Lately I have been tied up researching textiles, completing various self-projects and muddling about with my fashion homework from Central St. Martins. My brain is spinning at the moment so I decided to take a breather and make a post. Even though it feels like only a few weeks ago Spring was parading down the catwalk, the newest fashion season is already upon us. I am eagerly awaiting several collections but it was one collection that caught my eye today. With the lovely backdrop of Spencer House and the ostentatious eighteenth-century decor, Graeme Black presented a glamourous ensemble. Graeme says he was inspired by the Natural History museum, marbled prints and crystaline textures. I definately see 1940s and a hint of Blade Runner thrown in with the styling but whatever the case he shows unique well tailored pieces for those wanting to make an entrance. See full collection here.

I recently came across these three amazing vintage connoisseurs. Each has their own impeccable fashion sense, unique style and quirky way of combining their rare finds into gorgeous vintage looks. If you are into vintage and haven’t checked these sites, do so now. First row – The Snail and the Cyclops. Second row – Sally Jane Vintage. Third row – Liebe Marlene.