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Thursday, 10 February 2011

Liberty Lace Mask Windows

Liberty has taken a minimalist, yet astounding delicate and powerful approach to this seasons focus of pleats and texture. Lace face masks mark this trend for S/S 11 collections, while the mannequins are draped in key hues of terracota and cinnamon. Oozing elegance, and perhaps something a little macabre, you can't help but stop and admire the simplicity and style.

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

New Nude

We all remember the notorious 'naked dress' from Sex and the City worn by Carrie - a simple nude coloured slip dress that, in the words of Miranda, made her "look like sex". Well ladies, here's a treat, for spring/summer 2011 we have every excuse to go out and get our very own sassy number as nude is the new neutral to be seen in.

Nude was awash the runway for SS11. Chloe brought through the soft knife pleats emerging this season in the form of a sheer silk dress that is so delicate and light. It's asymmetrical neckline and skinny waist belt are also SS11 trends to keep your eyes peeled for. Similarly, Max Mara embraced the return of the 70's silhouette in the form of wide legged trousers and boat neck lycra jersey - all very streamlined and understated.

Lanvin played with drape with a knee-length dress that wrapped around the neck creating an asymmetrical, almost wind-swept, creation while Versace chose a body-con silhouette with panelled features and fish-scale textures.

To see how the high-street have started to translate this trend, I turned to leading brand Topshop. Going top to bottom:

1. Buttermilk Mesh Cape Shirt, £30.

2. Premium Sand Suede Pleat Shorts, £66.

3. GAZELLE Nude Nubuck Cut Out Shoe Boots, £68

4. Nude Frame Leather Clutch Bag, £28

5. Nails in Mannequin, £5

6. Snake Seam Back Tights, £8.50

7. Coffee Sheer Sleeve Shift Dress, £50

Saturday, 30 October 2010

Rihanna in Mark Fast - Marie Clare Dec' 10

Just thought I'd share this - a few images taken from the December issue of Marie Clare featuring Rihanna wearing a SS11 Mark Fast number.

This webbed knitted mini is typical of Fasts signature style. Fierce and daring, it clings to the contours of the body and is drenched in swarovksi crystals.

I was lucky enough to go to Mark Fasts SS11 show, and below is my shot of the dress - to see my full review on the show, click here. I have to admit, this was one of my favourite pieces. Jingling softly as the model strode down the runway, the crystals reflected the light mimicking a paparazzi front - a truly show stopping dress.

Thursday, 21 October 2010

Flash Forward: The Mullet

Scouring all the runway shows across our top fashion capitals, we are able to start pulling together possible trends for the seasons ahead. Of course these collections are not a dictation of what will be, but they are nevertheless a good inclination of what could be...So with the spring/summer 2011 collections having just been unveiled, we can look forward to this season with a keen eye and start building ideas of what we can expect to see leading future trends.

The mullet dress is one that is longer at the back and shorter at the front - and it is a key cut for SS11. This summer we have graced the maxi and new longer length skirts, but it seems our love for the mini has made its way back for the seasons ahead.

Full & Flared:

In a sensual sheer pale beige, Lanvin presented a delicately pleated, billowing silk mullet skirt. It has a fabulous sense of movement and fluidity. Alexander McQueen took a fuller approach layering pleats. This created a structured form that flared from the hip, a stunning silhouette, almost creating a frame for the legs.

Frills Galore

Alexander McQueen bought a Gothic romance to the runway through a dip-dyed chiffon and excessively frilled full-length mullet. Similarly, Julien MacDonald offered a tailed mullet of frilled chiffon in an electric blue floral print.

Soft & Simple

Frankie Morello and Antonio Berardi kept the cut smooth and the dress elegantly light and fluid, no fuss with frills or pleating. Chiffon seems to be quite a popular choice across all the runway shows for SS11, mainly for its texture and transparency.

Square Cut

For those not favouring the billowing chiffon tails, feminine frills or pleats, there is the straight square-cut mullet dress, much like the ones featured in the Albino and Osman SS11 collections. Is it exactly as it sounds - extremely angular, cut-and-sew of a longer back to a shorter front.

Mini Mullet

Unique presented a mullet dress dramatically shorter than what would be expected. With a 60s shift dress vibe, this mullet cut was perfectly rounded with the longest point touching the back of the knees and the shortest reaching daring heights.

Longer Length

Quite opposite to the mini mullet, and more resemblant of the maxi, is the dropped-cut mullet. Still with a distinct shorter front and longer back, this design has its short length reaching the knees, and long length brushing the ankles. Osmans take on this style was quite rigid and structured, while Unique followed the seasons trend of sheer, lucid materials and opted for delicate peach silk.

Already leading by example, Topshop have this stunningly elegant 'bandeau tail dress' in store for £60.

...and this square cut mullet for £55.

Tuesday, 21 September 2010

LFW Style: Vintage Geek Chic

Messy up-do with vintage black fascinator, oversized nerd glasses, brilliant red lips, monochrome patterned bow-tie with ninja turtle homage through a 6th birthday badge.

LFW Style: DSquared2 skeleton heels & Ambush 'Eye got Ballz' ring

Wondering around Somerset House after the Mark Fast SS11 show, I managed to do a spot of street style photography and happened to bump into the gorgeous stylist, Yoon. What caught my attention were the unbelievable skeleton heeled shoes from DSquared2 AW10/11 collection. How amazing are they!

Above photographs © Natalie Green

Yoon was also spotted by Face Hunter on day 5 of LFW.

For SS10, Yoon collaborated with Verbal, from Teriyaki Boyz, to create a limited edition line of jewellery called Ambush. Keeping true to the label, she was also wearing one of the collection named 'Eyes got Ballz', a clearly identifiable and fun piece.

LFW: Mark Fast SS11

Following the David Koma and Holly Fulton back-to-back show, Mark Fast was to showcase his SS11 collection in his first solo runway show. Having taken position on the steps next to the stage, and with someone taking a rather uncomfortable pew on my feet, I was avid to catch the first glimpse of the designers creations and to see whether Fast had managed to move on his signature knits for the upcoming seasons.

For his SS11 collection, Mark Fast took his inspiration from nature and the notions of disintegration and restoration. Affected by the Icelandic volcanic eruption and oil slick earlier this year, Fast interpreted this into an aesthetic mixing the "danger of an alligator with the fragility of the butterfly" that slowly introduced injections of vibrant carnival colours that faded to pure white, representing the fragile state of our world.

Working with his signature lattice knits sculpted to the natural shape of the body, we saw longer lengths and a mass of fringing and tassels that mimicked the fluidity of water. 70's styled jumpsuits and high-waisted trousers added to the designers dress stable, and those not fringed with acid-dipped neon shades were panelled with plastic and sheer chiffon, keeping little to the imagination for the onlooker. Experimenting with new textures, some pieces were adorned in loosely sown stud Swarovski crystals that resembled reptilian scales and jingled softly as the models strode down the runway. To top the whole ensemble, models wore Christian Louboutin platforms that simply oozed with 70's glamour in block fluorescent shades and alligator skin heels.

As the last model walked back down the runway and the lights dimed, we all waited in anticipation for the whole collection to be walked out once more. Though something was askew as the lights went up to show the runway in brilliant white and the music softened creating an almost surreal atmosphere. With such elegance and Utopian glory, out came Fast's key piece. With an almost bridal quality, the full-length maxi had a full skirt of delicate tassels that created such a mesmerising movement as the model glided towards the mound of photographers. The light followed her down until she stood, hands on hips, in a solid stance drenched in the purity of the spotlight. A symbol of restoration and purity, this truly was a stunning end.

On the first row and right opposite sat the Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue, Carine Roitfeld. Clearly in support of this seasons leopard print, Carine watched on intently and applauded Mark Fast (below) as he came out to credit his SS11 collection.

As homage to the great Mark Fast, everyone seemed to be wearing his signature tights that were the generous freebie from his SS10 show. Since they became so sought after, he introducing them into the seasons collections and they are now being sold for £70! Bonus, but I have yet to brave wearing mine!

Some even strode out in the bolder Fast creations. This dress is sold in Browns for a pricey £540.

Spotted modelling in the show, Amber Le Bon, daughter of Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon. Snapped this sneaky pic' as she exited from backstage after the show.

Monday, 20 September 2010

LFW: Holly Fulton SS11

Still perched on the edge of my well chosen spot and with hardly a pause in-between shows, the track was changed from David Koma's parade and Holly Fulton's SS11 collection was ready to be revealed.

For yet another season, Holly Fulton managed to adapt her signature art deco graphic prints into a wholly wearable collection. Taking inspiration from Joan Collins, Fulton drew on elements of 60’s cruise-wear for the modern women. Printed silk palazzo trousers, jewelled shift dresses and sarong skirts moved away from the simple monochrome palette with splashes of canary yellow, azure and refreshing mint. Fur and python panels added extra luxury and hand-cut patent leather pieces made the collection have an exclusive air. Luggage echoed graphic prints and chunky perspex jewellery brought through Fultons love for art-deco design.

After the show the collection was moved the the NewGen Space at the back of Somerset House. Holly came down to celebrate, sporting one of her own designs. Her monochrome art-deco prints can hardly go unnoticed!