THE QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATED IN FASHION
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is a major event this year and everybody wants to be involved. And what better way to celebrate the Queen than with Luxury and style. Fashion retailers and designers are honouring her Majesty on their own ways; Nicolas Kirkwood, the British shoedesigner is creating a one of a kind pair of high heel shoes, covered with red an white Swarovski crystals, an extravagant design to celebrate the Queen’s 60th reign anniversary. The shoes will be on display in Kirkwood Store in London starting June 2nd.
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BURBERRY BRIT ALL IN WHITE
This season, fashion is all about vibrant prints and bright colours. However, Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer for Burberry, surprised its audience with a White collection for Burberry Brit. Launched in 2002, Burberry Brit is known for casual and youthful clothing, targeting younger customers. This spring, the collection is exclusively and casually white. A good way to start the season, the capsule collection translates the freshness and lightness of spring.
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LOUBOUTIN X WALT DISNEY, A DREAM COME TRUE!
“Bippity Boppity Boo, put them together and what have you got”, a magical pair of shoes designed by Louboutin, inspired by the all times favourite Walt Disney’s Cinderella.
Who doesn’t dream about living in a fairy tale just for one day? Well, this dream is soon to become reality as the French Shoe designer, Christian Louboutin has been commissioned by The Walt Disney studios to create his own interpretation of the Cinderella famous ‘slipper glass’ to celebrate the re-release of the classic edition of Cinderella on DVD and Blue-ray, expected in September.
The Princess ‘slipper glass’ were first designed by Charles Perrault towards the end of the 18th century, Today, we expect Louboutin to surprise us one more time and reinvent this classical ferric piece with a modern touch…
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KENZO X VANS: SKATEBOARDING AND FISHING NETS
The American Brand Vans, known for its alternative sports symbol like skateboarding and snowboarding attracting mostly teenagers and adventure seekers, has announced collaboration with the Japanese Luxury brand based in Paris, Kenzo. Both design houses have agreed on launching three capsule collections to be released in May, June and July 2012, merging styles, colours and prints for a bright summer!
The first collection is a remake of the famous ‘Era’ design from Vans with a twist, adding the bright colours and the ‘fishing net’ print of the latest Kenzo collections. The ‘Era’ skate shoe will be available in seven different colours of which we count bright blue, white, green and red; A unisex shoes collection to be launched in Mid-May 2012.
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ITS TIME FOR A MARC JACOBS MAKE UP LINE
“Anything to me that is part of the joy, the ritual, of getting dressed - things that women enjoy like handbags, shoes, fragrance, clothes, make-up - that’s what fashion’s about for me,” revealed Marc Jacobs to the Independent Woman.
The American designer who has already launched his own line ofaccessories in the past has recently announced collaboration with Sephora to launch a cosmetic line too. No date has been set yet but we are expecting it in 2013.
Like any other creation, the American designer will ensure quality, a unique line of product with the brand’s
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THE FABERGE PIECES, TIMELESS AND ELEGANT
The Faberge family is well known for their artworks and especially the Faberge Eggs; miniature eggs made between 1885 and 1917 worn asnecklaces. Today the Faberge House is recreating some modern jewellery, such as this white gold bracelet with diamonds and precious stones inspired by the Russian princesses’ hairstyles of the 20th century.
Containing more than 300 pieces, the Faberge Jewellery collection still delivers precious pieces today. Reinventing the Kokoshnik Bracelet from the Russian Seasons line. This special piece, as mentioned above, describes the most beautiful hairstyles of the Russian princesses within the Tsars courts.
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PHOSPHORESCENT DENIM: A PHOSPHORESCENT INVASION
Designers have constantly revisited denim and reshaped it but this spring the American Hudson brand launched a new jeans line, the Loulou line, presenting skinny ankle length jeans in navy blue, burgundy and olive shades. But the fun part remains in the satin stripe revealed to be phosphorescent at night available in orange, yellow and pink.
A futuristic capsule collection launched on the 10th of February in the Meatpacking district at ScoopNYC hosted by by Leigh Lezark in her Loulou’s. Also other celebrities were spotted such as Coco Rochas, Harley Viera-Newton and Joe Jonas rocking in their Loulou’s.
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A MUST HAVE: THE MIDI SKIRT
The maxi skirt, once again popular this season with its bright colours or exotic prints have been followed this spring with the mid length skirt! This season designers introduced the intermediate length between the knee and the ankle. A perfect choice if you want to show some legs but not too much!
Shapes, colours and textures vary; Dries Van Noten for example presented simplicity, tight around the waist and slightly larger towards the knees, this fuchsia skirt worn with a simple white top and a tailored jacket reveals an elegant modern look.
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GET IN THE PASTEL MOOD FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2012
Get ready this summer for a Gourmet trend. Designers are mixing fashion with candy shops, ice cream cones and sugar dolls!
In fact, Pastel colours are a hot trend this spring/summer 2012, after the big hit of block colours seen in 2011. A softer colour palette, announcing a more delicate and romantic spring, bringing onto the catwalks this season a fresh and innocent feel, without it being too girly.
Tones varying between baby pink, vanilla yellow, light green and ice blue were sent down the catwalk from Chanel to Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cacharel, Gerard Darel, even the very gothic look at Givenchy is now presented with softer brighter colours. Similar to a refreshing breeze in a hot weather, this trend is definitely taking us away from the strong vibrant colours of the previous seasons to a more natural, calming yet exciting set of colours.
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LACE TOPS ARE HAVING YET ANOTHER MOMENT
Lace tops are once again a key trend this season, evolving with different shapes, colours and details; used in full looks or as details for trims and embellishment.
From smart to casual, three-quarters length or short sleeve, the basic t-shirt still dominates the market, with slight updates this spring; the 90’s sports directed cropped style, the white shirt or the sleeveless shell tops, a more formal and elegant direction for the lace top.
White, salmon, beige and nude remain the main colour adding a dressy delicate feel, but colour updates this season include block bright colours, tones of pink red, and yellow bringing a youthful vibrant change, a more modern approach to the classic whites and creams.
Laces tops will be seen in quantity this season but ‘how to’ remain an important matter. Often lace types like crochet or fine lace are immediately noticeable on bare skin, highlighting the lace in contrast with the skin; and if you like this dramatic effect, then pair it with a contrasting colour layer underneath. A two-tone colour ways is a key trend.
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