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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…
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Race for Lace
Romantic lace is one of the key trends for Spring 2011. Black lace dresses are back with their usual strong and sexy feel. Monica Belucci, recreating the feel of her infamous Malena, is shot in black lace dress in the Dolce & Gabbana for Martini Gold ad. Dolce & Gabbana dress However, in addition to classic Sicilian black ones, white and red lace dresses have been featured in various runway shows. Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Erdem Spring 2011 Anna Dello Russo’s (editor at large for Vogue Japan) take on lace dress, which may not be practical for daily wear! Here…
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Animal Attraction: Leopard Print
As leopard print rules 2010 runways, it can be found pretty much in every store and all over London streets. Timeless and versatile, I had to get get few pieces for my own wardrobe. Here are my own animal print pieces. I couldn’t resist this pair of flats at Primark (£4.00) and scarf at H&M (£7.99). Also, found this gray t-shirt at River Island (£19.99). Grrrrrrrrr!!!!
