Louise Goldin + David Koma + House of Holland Runway FW 10.11

London Fashion Week is in full swing and what I always look forward to at L F W, is the energy and vibe from the young people of London, a mixture of eclectic and glamorous styles. 


LOUISE GOLDIN

All these things set my toes a-tapping, the blend of military & Robot, the insanely gorgeous architectural shapes, and the palette and textures. the air of excitement could have come out of my very nose!  

The architectural sculpted tailored coats in this collection are the most acapulco, but I wasn't able to share and post those photos for you, due to my Photoshop software seems to be playing up, maybe Photoshop, itself got dizzy seeing those images.....I don't know!?...but will post them sometime later on. For now you can have glance over at The Fashion Spot

DAVID KOMA FW 10

David Koma, a former MA graduate from Central Saint Martins presents, Futuristic form fitting leather dresses, with slicked back hair and nude lips and oodles of embellishment edgings. 

Woman’s Machinations

36 STRATAGEMS

Head Spinning Jeremy Scott + Anna Sui + Proenze Schouler Fall 10/11

The Real Mr. HeadHood Please Stand Up?

JEREMY SCOTT FALL 2010/11

Strong catchy golden beats, I can always expect J.Scott to bring jewel encrusted, glitzy clothing, you just can tell that Jeremy has fun with his designs. The higher the hair, the closer to heaven it would seem. It’s always a hoopla to add something a little eccentric and quirky to your wardrobe, and that is exactly what this collection brings.

Doctor Frame shaped handbag's are a weak spot of mine, they make for a timeless classic ladylike look. I own two doctor frame shaped handbags by Valentino, and when one needs to feel more of a sophisticated contessa, I choose and take my Valentino handbag with me. The Anna Sui bags below would add to my collection, but I know really the two handbags I have are enough, but the golden embroidered brown bag below is still very tasty to look at.    

    

New York Fashion Week all wrapped up today, and I have yet to have a look see on all the collections so far this time round, I will probably savour them for when I have a few moments. Its always fun to match some of the runway style to the high street and boutiques. I know some can feel runway couture is unattainable, I use them as inspiration and I think its good for the soul to dream of unattainable amazing items, although indeed at times can feel like torture!

Baby Says Boutique + Busato + Tommy Ton

BABY SAYS BOUTIQUE

E shop, on-line boutiques, I evermore relish stumbling upon a dewy on-line store something bursting with independence, low reproductions and hence..... deflatedly my excitement turns down a notch or two, when viewing the price's, which is understandable seeing as they are mostly an independent business, but I am pretty much chuffed by the affordable prices for all on Baby Says Boutique, some dresses start as low as £10.      

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

“For The Love of God" is the collection born inside of a school project based on the study of an ethnicity as opposed to a theme of breaking. And who is the Student who shares us with his collection? Lorenzo Busato a Fashion Designer from Italy, who's new SS 10 collection has been galvanized by the works of Damien Hirst. Lorenzo explains, The essential & symbolical graphics, the concept of death estranged from it's meaning of pain, the dissection of the elements, the obsessive specularity, frequently used themes by Hirst, personally revisted for the project, become modular patterns to be applied on the fabrics, become a mask that lifts off the identity before the fear of death, become monumental shapes for clothes, alike architectural works, strong, impressive, which do not seem to bow to the passing of time.

I particularly find the standing figure and clothes of sculptures & geometrical volumes, quite eerily daunting and captivating at the same time, I think especially due to the faces are masked away and the same identical stance taken in each photo. This collection is certainly a window to the fusion of fashion, art, history & architecture, and If you want to see more from Lorenzo, you can follow Lorenzo's blog & flikr and I hope this eerily figure does not appear in a nightmare one night!

TOMMY TON OF JAK & JILL FREEZE FRAMES

Capturing the the style moves of Fashion Week's men and women about town

Elza Stirna

MISS DIOR COUTURE 

I was dawdling around the blogs of Fashion Frivolity and what not, and hit upon these juicy creative collages, created by Elza Stirna on her blog called MissDIOR Couture  amount of times I have spelt couture wrong is comical, I thank spell checker!.Elza provides me the creative juices to clean up my Photoshop skills, and experiment more and I thought I will share her creations with you all.........................

Go Here to feast on more of her collages. 
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Wishing you all............

A FEEL GOOD VALENTINES DAY

To all my Radical Readers.....Strangers, Anons 

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New Generation Lamija Suljevic + Rachel Freire

LAMIJA SULJEVIC

Lamija Suljevic latest collection of images landed in my inbox the other day, she's one of the most gifted new generation of designers in Sweden today, her images  immediately conjured up a cross between 1950's Indian film actresses adorned with traditional jewellery, and a Russian matroshka doll. Lamija is a Bosnian-born Swedish who may have been inspired by the Slavic tradition in her latest collection, as well as being inspired by her past and her passion for Parisian couture. 

Each piece created by Lamija by an appointment in her studio in Stockholm are one off tasty pieces combining the intricate handy work of braiding, embroidery, pleating, and crochet. 

If your in and around New York between 3-7 March dawdle off to the New York Art Scope Exhibition, where Lamija will be showcasing her tasty pieces.   

The collection above calls to mind some of the classical Indian actresses shown below. 

Rachel Freire

London based clothing designer, costumiere and art director Rachel Freire, her S/S 2010 collection fuses sky-high braided sci-fi mohawks future fondue. Her creative pieces are always edgy and photographed so well! Have a gander at her other creative pieces below.

SaintSaviour fronts Groove Armada's world tour in future bling, Rachel Freire style

Cant wait to eyeball her new future collections. 

New York Fashion Week Fall 2010

New York fashion week kicked off yesterday with BCBG Max Azria and L.A.M.B, under the unusual circumstances of the news of Alexander McQueen. I can imagine there being an peculiar subdued mood going around New York Fashion Week at the moment. But I'm sure the fashion industry will embrace the pain and burn it as fuel for a journey of creativity, for love is immortal.

Colour blocking was a big feature with blacks appearing next to the odd pastel. Maybe not the most exciting collection but a very wearable collection nonetheless. 

Christian Siriano's new collection is the one I am looking forward to today.