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2012 LFW Report Day 2: John Rocha, Huishan Zhang, Yifang Wan and Others
The sun was bright and sunny today in London and I continued my quest to bring you the best of the London Fashion Week (LFW). Today I attended five shows, predominantly of Asian designers based in London. With high heels on and red lipstick as a weapon, I conquered one show after another. (Originally published on www.agimag.com) Huishan Zhang First stop was presentation by China-born Huishan Zhang. His S/S 2013 collection, inspired by his homeland, was superb both in the execution and presentation. With Latin American jazz playing in the background, models with hair beautifully braided, glided across the room in elegant and ultra feminine designs. Paying tribute to Chinese…
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2012 LFW Report Day 1: Corrie Nielsen’s Floral Paradise
Last night I attended my first LFW Launch party (courtesy of Felicities PR), rubbing shoulders with many ‘who is who’ of the fashion world. While statuesque models roamed around in latest designer creations, stylists, designers, bloggers, editors and other fashionastas, like myself, sipped cocktails and talked about much anticipated events in the next several days. (Originally published on www.agimag.com). Today the LFW has officially kicked off and we were there to report on who wore what and the shows we have seen so far. The legendary Somerset House with its LFW tent and other venues draws most stylish people from all over London and beyond. Among some truly fashionable individuals…
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Mood Board: Ikat and Paisley
My take on the latest trends: paisley and ikat prints, originally published in AGI magazine (August 2012 issue).
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Colours of Ikat: When Fashion Meets Tradition
Having grown up in Central Asia, my early memories of Ikat associate with colourful dresses and baggy pants of the Uzbek women in Jalal-Abad. The Ikat fabric with its zig-zaggy pattern usually came either in black-and-white or multi-colour combination. Now that I haven’t lived in the region for a long time, every time I see Ikat a feeling of something precious and familiar takes over me. Ikat has been popular for few years now and was featured both in the home design and high fashion. A more modern version of Ikat has been popularised by such great designers as Oscar de a Renta, who visited Uzbekistan and fell in…
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Tutty Frutty or Wearing “Food” Jewellery
When I created a necklace “Fruits of labour” with various bead fruits and vegetables (not shown here) many years ago, little did I know that this jewellery trend will take off and find itself in many different forms and shapes in the fashion world. Made from real fruit (as seen below), plastic or expensive gemstones, food somehow landed on our necks and ears! de Grisogono Bo Baumer Puces Poireaux Piaget These pieces, made out of gemstones, are very quirky yet luxurious. BUT wait! In 2012 season, Dolce and Gabbana took “food as your jewellery” to the next level! Being truly Italian, not only they celebrated women’s elegance and style, but also showed their healthy…
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Man Enough to Wear Skinny Jeans
I have admired London men in skinny jeans for few years now. And it’s only fair that I dedicate a part of my fashion blog to them. I have to say that may be apart from few New Yorkers, London guys are the only ones who can really pull off the “skinny jeans” look. I applaud these men who not only have a great sense of style, but are also comfortable with their sexuality and masculinity. So, why skinny jeans have become so popular among men here? According to some, “while many men have fallen in love with the look of skinny jeans, others are left baffled by this trend.…
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To Mix or Not to Mix
You ask a question about mixing prints and patterns, I deliver the answer! I, myself, am quite a traditional dresser – I pair up loud colourful prints with solids to tone the whole look down. Yet, every time I watch Sex and the City or other style provoking shows, I am tempted to experiment with my wardrobe and get a bit bolder! It is obvious that mixing different prints and patterns is a great way to add variety to your style and create different and exciting looks even when you have a small or limited wardrobe. It allows you the most optimum use of your clothes and accessories, and make your personal…
