London Fashion Weekend.

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London Fashion Weekend.

Me, Millie, Jade, Alice.

Mark Fast.

Bora Aksu. Oh my god. So amazing.

Sorry for the poor picture quality on the catwalk didn't have the best view, or lighting....or camera.

Karl does Karl

As usual, Karl Lagerfeld has stolen my heart with his latest RTW collection for Chanel autum/winter 2011/2012. The androgynous ethic of the garments is manish yet glamorous and was reflected in the 'end of the world' theme of the set. Creative directors stepped it up from the previous a/w show which saw gigantic icebergs and an inch of water down the catwalk, by incorporating a planked bridge, lava stone and dry ice/ smoke effect to create a the atmosphere of a mystical, abandoned forest, similar to the forests of Northern Europe where Lagerfeld spent his childhood.
The masculine nature of the garments and stance of the models at the end of the runway very much portray the way Lagerfeld holds and dresses himself and so I feel as though his personal taste was very much influential within his latest collection.
A few of my favourites.
Freja's hair is gorgeously Parisian. 

Still going on with the red colour pop trend for a/w it looks like...

Header and one of my favourite colour palettes for spring. I was completely in love with the camel trend for A/W10 and the subtle tones seem to have continued and morphed into something even more beautiful for spring.

 

"I'm on the Right Track baby, I was Born this Way."

Show Package

 

Source: models.com

Taken from a booklet available online of up and coming names...a profile followed by a collage and all shot in the NYC Comme Des Garcons store, which is by the way fricking awesomeee. 

Medieval Millenia

 

 

After our fairytale trip to New York in January, one of our lecturers spoke to us about the overwhelming presence of artisanry around the city, be it in bakerys, delis, tailors and in clothing brands' stores. Whilst in agreement with him, I have since come to notice the trend even more prevalently. Flicking through my March issue of Vogue today  I noticed an Hermes ad that really emphasized the point, especially since the NY Hermes store was one that I noted had a workstation in the downstairs of the store, repairing and making the lusted for Berkin bags. 

 

Source: fashiongonerogue

With this in mind, looking at trends for S/S '11 on vogue.com I one in particular caught my eye presenting a lot of rustic textures, which I am always immediately infatuated by since my A level topic 'discarded'. Being titled 'Modern Craft'  the trend replicates the ideas of going back to tradition and 'old time craft'. Although think more glamour than bohemian.

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Source: vogue.com