Elizabethan Mania . Trend

 [Alexander McQueen RTW Fall 2013]

You would have to be blind not to notice the new trend that is coming for autumn/winter 2013 - the Elizabethan Mania Trend. We all know that lots of artists get their inspiration from former kings and queens, but we would never suspect that Sarah Burton would be the first on the Elizabethan scene. The Alexander McQueen ready-to.wear Fall collection left us all speechless with a luxurious ten piece collection full of gemstones, beads and pearls.

 

 [Alexander McQueen RTW Fall 2013] 

Even if this is not your cup of tea, you have to admit that the ateliers of McQueen were able to achieve a lavish collection. Labouring two weeks on each ensemble was probably not easy but totally worth the pain. 

[Elizabeth I c.1546, Royal Collection Trust]

Gladly fashion and art often go hand in hand, meaning that right now you can visit a wonderful exhibition at the Queen's Gallery at the Buckingham Palace called “In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion” for some inspiration.  The exhibition tells a story of fashionable dress through portraiture, because "Even when it conceals the body, clothing can be revealing". Our clothes reveal  information, and during those centuries you could tell who was the most important person in the room by looking at what they were wearing. Interesting, right? 

Fashion . Editorial #1

Time seams to slip by so quickly, it feels like yesterday when I first arrived in London to delve into the art of Fashion Styling at the London College of Style. I really can't complain about anything in this land of opportunities, I have been having such an amazing time (maybe just the weather, I should complain about that).

As far as fashion is concerned, my first fashion editorial shoot was a hell of an experience, to say the least.  The main theme was English Eccentrics, yes I know! If the fact that this was my first shoot was not already challenging enough, having to leave up to the creative british posh standards made it even harder. However, nothing that a deep research and a creative mood-board can't solve, right?

At the end of the day I do believe I did a pretty good job, and the photos speak for themselves. To be honest, this was a successful team work. I would never have done it without the amazing people that supported and encouraged me throughout the entire process. Thanks guys!

And now, behind the scenes photos!