Just a few of my favourite street style snaps from the past month, as prints and tailoring have been my main lusts it felt right to feature these amazing images to show why or maybe just enhance my lusts.
Back in 1948 London hosted the Olympic Games after the Second World War; they took place at a time when the city was over coming devastation by bombing and economic crisis. Now in 2012 London is preparing to host the games once more, a lot has changed in those 64 years and British Design plans to explore these changes.
The exhibition plans to explore the nature of British design since 1948, spread over three galleries it will look at the changes to buildings, objects and ideas. Designers featured will have been trained, born or based in Britain.
The Exhibition will look at how Britain has reacted to economic, political and cultural changes to remain innovative and a leader in creativity. It will explore not only the importance of design for Britain’s development visually but also how it has shaped the people of Britain and how we live today.
British Design 1948-2012 runs at the V&A from March 31st till 12th August and tickets start at £8 for students.
Image: V&A
Sophie Holme
Proenza Schouler
Sparklers for Stella McCartney
Givenchy
Antoni and Alison
Topshop Unique
Mary Katrantzou
Chanel
Mini projector from Maison Martin Margiela
Stella McCartney’s latest collection is just perfect, I’ll be the first one to admit that once upon a time I overlooked her as a designer-forgive me Stella, I was wrong.
There were bright snippets of colour amongst a wash of greys and browns, just enough for autumn weather, cheery but not out of place for the colder months. Pieces were well tailored and structured in heavy knits and tweeds pushing the collection into a very smart, slightly androgynous state with wide leg trousers and shirts tucked in showing the models waists.
Print was used lightly, most affectively covered up and peaking through oversized coats and blazers, it was an accent rather than a statement. Whilst towards the end of the collection tighter fitted tops gave the impression of inspiration from surfer wetsuits, with the use of high necks and colour combinations.
Models wore blue mascara whilst the rest of the makeup was kept plain with hair swept back into a clean simple bun. The makeup mirrored the collection perfectly, basic with a punch of colour to keep the look fresh.
Images: Style.com
Some of you may know that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, to mark this occasion The Barbican will be holding an exhibition celebrating the design and style from one of the most iconic movie brands.
Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style will explore all things Bond, from the exotic locations and fancy cars to the craft behind the secret service and villains. The Barbican has said that the exhibition aims to take the viewer on a journey through Bond history with a multi-sensory experience.
Costume designs from the likes of Jenny Packham, Tom Ford and Phillip Treacy will also be on show, so whether you love Bond for his weaponry and gadgets or the classic glamorous style that has been consistent throughout its fifty years there’s something worth popping along for.
The exhibition will run from July 6th to September 5th, booking opens at 10am on March 1st with standard tickets costing £12.
Images: Barbican
Raf Simons’ last collection for Jil Sander was probably his strongest for the label; it’s certainly my favourite and favourite of the season so far.
The collection started with models wearing beautiful blush pink and coffee coloured coats, grabbing at the lapels as if to hide their modesty. Both colours and materials developed through the collection, as if it were going from morning till evening wear. Light chiffon slips transformed into silkier shiny ones and colours transformed from blush pinks, warm coffees and pale greys into brighter pinks, blacks and sharp reds.
Overall the collection was sexy, with a little nod to his men’s fall collection by using black PVC to throw the sweet, feminine feel off with a touch of fetish but still carried the collection to a beautiful end.
I can’t wait to see where Raf Simons goes next, still hoping on Dior. If any collection proves he’s worthy it’s this one.
