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Thakoon Addition - Pre Spring/Summer 2014

I became a little excited when I discovered this collection today. I just love the contrast of textures of satins and suedes and the preppy Wimbledon meets ghetto attitude of the designs. The slouchy wide leg trousers teamed with loose fitted jumpers and shirts gives the collection an effortlessly cool edge. I love the whole collection but am head over heels for the paisley asymmetric hem dress.

Photos: www.vogue.co.uk

Trina Turk A/W 13/14

This collection reminds me of a young Joan Baez dressed as Bob Dylan. I love the 70s vibe which has been modernised with a mix of loose and tight fits. The rainbow palette and the contrast of minimalistic and patterned materials make the looks eye catching and exciting. Most importantly, the hats add such understated cool to the collection and I personally would desperately like one of the scarlet red hats.

Photos: www.vogue.co.uk

Monster Mix: Amanda Norgaard by Mikael Schulz for Costume Denmark May 2013

Photos: http://www.fordmodelsblog.com/editorials/amanda-norgaard-for-costume-denmark-may-2013/

Life - The Invention of teenagers: Life and the triumph of youth culture.

I fell for this series from Life magazine as soon as I set my eyes upon it. Though it was the fashion that initially caught my eye, I soon recognised something quite dark about the photographs, specifically those capturing the rituals of the American sorority girls. They have a really sweet yet sinister feel to them.

All photos from: http://life.time.com/popular-culture/teenagers-a-1944-photo-essay-on-a-new-american-phenomenon/?iid=lb-gal-viewagn#1

Miu Miu advertising campaign photography 2013

Tommy Hilfiger Autumn/Winter 2013-14

The slick tailoring and the layering of fabrics and patterns makes this collection incredibly eye popping. I love the almost hallucinatory mix of striped and dog tooth patterns and the way that this juxtaposes the more minimalist compositions. The oversized jackets with rounded shoulders create an interesting top heavy silhouette whereas the tailored looks create layering which isn't bulky. I am a big fan of this entire collection and very much admire it for it's brave use of colour and pattern.

Photos from: www.vogue.co.uk

Style icon no.2 Kurt Cobain

A man of many layers, Kurt Cobain was one of the pioneers of the grunge style which has recently been adapted in the Dries Van Noten ss collection. He layered knitted jumpers and cardigans, graphic t shirts, plaid shirts, baggy patched up jeans and converse creating an interesting array of textures and patterns and ann effortless look which has been recreated world-wide ever since. Since I was a teenager I have admired Kurt Cobain not only for his music but for his bohemian style and though my style has changed quite dramatically since then, I still like to gaze through photos of him in attempt to soak up some of his style.

Photos from: Tumblr

British Vogue April 2013 Shoot - Plain Song

 

I immediately fell for this shoot in British Vogue this month. 

The model (Athena Wilson) has such a unique look with dark hair and full brows, her look really translates well to a photograph.

Textures are totally maximised in this shoot with gathered fabrics lit strongly to emphasise the light and shadows created by the garment. The mix of plain and scrunched backgrounds highlights the simple but shapely nature of the clothes.

I also love the styling in this shoot with the mix of masculine and feminine shapes worn by such an androgynous model.

My final note would be to mention the beautiful Manolo Blahnik black and white brogues worn in the shoot which look positively fetching.

Photos from: http://visualoptimism.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/plain-song-athena-wilson-by-alasdair.html

Restless

I watched Gus Van Sant's Restless again last night and was reminded of how much I love the character Annabel Cotton (played by Mia Wasikowska) and the way that she is dressed throughout. Her quirky, tomboyish style mixes so many styles and eras together to create totally eccentric looks. Might I add too that her haircut in this film is perfectly elegant and has made me want to cut all of mine off again.

Stills from Restless

Draw In Light Autumn/ Winter 2013/14

I don't know where to begin with this collection. I love the boyishly handsome girl and her hair, the tidal wave detailing on the shirts and dresses, the dip dyed socks, the slouchy nature of the baggy shorts, hoodies, flat sandals and loose t shirts juxtaposed with the more delicate and elegant dresses, the ongoing palette of blues, reds, whites and black and the mix of light and heavy fabrics. There is something subtle about this collection and yet so brave.

Draw in Light use free hand silk screen printing techniques so that every piece made is truly unique.

For more from Draw In Light: http://www.drawinlight.co.uk

Photos from www.vogue.co.uk

Elle Italia October 2011

So it might be a little late but these photos make me feel so happy that I just had to add them.

Photos from http://sandiinthecity.onsugar.com/

Patrik Ervell Autumn Winter 13/14

I just love most aspects of this collection, the running theme of deep greens, the touches of cool combined with slightly masculine tailoring and even choice the photography, with rooted up shrubbery standing tall in the background. Patrik Ervell who is most widely known for his menswear collections has been designing womenswear for a few years now, adapting his use futuristic materials and lean tailoring to these collections. His style has been well translated to create quite a unique womenswear collection which I really adore.

See more of Patrik Ervell here http://patrikervell.com/

Photos from www.vogue.co.uk