Fashion Thirst Blog » color http://fashionthirst.com/blog Fashion Thirst Blog Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:02:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 British Designer Caroline Charles AW11 Collection At London Fashion Week http://fashionthirst.com/blog/2011/03/13/british-designer-caroline-charles-aw11-collection-at-london-fashion-week/ http://fashionthirst.com/blog/2011/03/13/british-designer-caroline-charles-aw11-collection-at-london-fashion-week/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:37:44 +0000 Miss Alexandra http://fashionthirst.com/blog/?p=615 Caroline Charles AW11

British Designer Caroline Charles held a quintessentially English affair at AW11 London Fashion Week.

Subtle brocade detail on velvets; embroidery, tasteful sequins, cinched in waists and rich brocade fabrics were seen in sumptuous colour palette of regal burgundies and navy. A splash of leopard print kept the looks fresh and tied in perfectly with the collection, but the elegant cocktail dresses sharp tailoring harped back to Charles’ couture background.

Clever details were seen in the watch fobs, equestrian style gloves, silk cravats and a selection of top hats, hunting and bowling hats were set to a classical soundtrack that inspired thoughts of rambling British countryside.

Written By Alexandra Richards

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Vivienne Westwood’s strikes again – with the new stunning (and timely) Valentine’s jewellery collection.

The exclusive heart and arrow shaped gunmetal pendant and earrings are set with cabochon pearls, and encased in Swarovski crystals. The striking eye symbols inner vision and knowledge and the encasing highlights a love that is forbidden: a perfect mysterious and sultry gift for your Valentine. Get ‘em while they’re hot!

Pendant: £135 Earrings: £95

The collection is available to buy online and in store at:
Vivienne Westwood, 44 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YL
Tel: 0207 439 1109 www.viviennewestwood.com

Written By: Alexandra Richards

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This year’s Paris Haute Couture fashion week for the Autumn/Winter collections took place at the start of July. Designers included Stephane Rolland, Alexis Mabille, Georges Chakra, Zuhair Murad, Christophe Josse, Fausto Sarli , Elie Saab (you know Elie is one of my favourites) and the usual, traditional names Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gaultier, Chanel, Dior and Valentino.


Georgio Armani

The Armani pieces dazzled the crowds this year. We saw rich, tawny, autumn colours with emphasis on the colour amber. This shimmery strapless number has a metallic but rustic feel to it. It is a great length and there is no need to accessorise …if you do decide to nothing other than a clutch bag will suffice. Imagine how the dress looks in motion. Clearly a show stopper for your nights out at premieres in Leicester Square.

Chanel
Chanel managed to get this beige- bijoux, jeweled dress flashed onto the catwalk. This knee-length outfit has the kind of detail that will get most tailors salivating it comes with full-on gems and feminine sparkle. Accessorise with matching bangles and finish off with a pair of fury, patent tipped cowboy boots for that autumn/winter edge.


Dior

“A new garden of Dior blooms!” this flamboyant, multi-layered, chiffon dress has an undercurrent of black and resonates with a bouquet of flowers. There is a splash of amber from a central starting point this will prove popular whichever Gala or fundraising you attend.

Written by
Monica Cummings BA Hons, MA (Fashion Thirst’s Fashion Editor)

]]> http://fashionthirst.com/blog/2010/08/25/this-year%e2%80%99s-paris-haute-couture-fashion-week-for-the-autumnwinter-collections/feed/ 1 London Fashion Week Prophetik showcase Jeff Garner http://fashionthirst.com/blog/2010/02/27/london-fashion-week-prophetik-showcase-jeff-garner/ http://fashionthirst.com/blog/2010/02/27/london-fashion-week-prophetik-showcase-jeff-garner/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:00:12 +0000 Monica Cummings BA Hons MA http://fashionthirst.com/blog/?p=162 Dynamic, authentic must haves ! Vauxhall fashion scout put on a great fashion week with some of the finest potential designers to date. It all kicked off for me with the Prophetik showcase on Friday 19. I was ushered into Freemason’s hall, did a quick interview with the allwalks.org representatives about the new shift and mood in fashion for more authenticity in modelling.
En suite – I plonked myself on a front row seat just as the showcase was about to begin. Designer Jeff Garner dazzled us with Southern US inspired designs.
(1)This versatile long, black dress is absolutely luscious using recyled silk and peace silk lining. The gatherings and shape make good for a winter evening ball. Imagine the mood you’ll create when you turn up for an annual work ball ? Innocent, Southern and slightly Goth….

(2) This off the shoulder teal number with exaggerated jodhpurs and BOOTS was a pleasant surprise !! Boots were a recurrent theme throughout the showcase. The vintage leathers were shipped in from Judy’s tack shop in Franklin, Tennessee and some of the black ones were obtained from a local shop in Portobello Road. Vintage boots, jodhpurs and a nice cropped, military jacket gets direct influences from the American Civil war and can be sported for an upbeat, Autumn trend.

3)This black peace silk T-shirt dress with grey peace silk shash gives a real bounce to a sexy silhouette. The main aspect to this outfit is of course the vintage boots. Coarse, worn out leather pieces are a great contrast to a feminine but, simple dress.

(4) Wow…I love this ! This black peace silk boyfriend jacket with grey jersey dress and grey peace silk necktie is a unique dimension taking us on a mesmerizing journey through Nashville.

(4)This black herringbone jacket, lined with peace silk, a black organic jersey button shirt, blue hemp waistcoat and black hemp trousers is divinely masculine, military, country and layered.

(5) Save the best until last…this red, recycled velvet bustier brightened up the room. The romantic, beautiful flowing line and bold colour is a sumptuous garment bringing out the elegance of femininity.

To sum up…. Jeff Garner’s use of pigment, dyed fabrics meet Global organic textile standards, his collection is soft, layered, practical and innovative. His use of hemp softens the shapes further. The collection is a reflection of his roots and desire for sustainability and simplicity, a sign of our times.

By Monica Cummings (Fashion Thirst Editor)

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Ebony Fashion fair Fashion show hosted at York Collage Performing Arts, Queens New York in September 2008. The show brought crowds of people, it was a spectacular event. Fashion fair displayed the latest couture collection, Swarovski crystals cocktail dresses, Coats, boots, Jackets etc for 2009. See more photos

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