London Fashion Week . Day 1

Photo Credits: Sofia Telles

Backstage photos from AHNDE Spring/Summer 2014 Runway Show at London Fashion Week, Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Designer: Tanya Stevens, Debut Collection

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? 

Obsession . #1

I decided to start a new weekly feature on my blog! From now on, every monday I will be sharing with you my latest fashion obsession. 

It will mainly consist of something that I love, but can't afford to buy (and probably not even in a million years). Hope you enjoy!

[ Elvis Sandals, ISABEL MARANT 370£ ]

And then God created the Elvis Sandals! This tan leather sandals embellished with silver, gold and red crystals are perfect for the summer, right? 

New Trends - New Season

You know as they say, new trends come with new seasons. The weather is finally getting a little bit warmer here in London and it looks like Spring. We have already seen the fashion shows, and as always the designers left us with a wide range of options. However, the time came for us to pick the best Spring/Summer 2013 Trends and to add some new pieces to our closet!

Crop Crop Crop

[Primark, Asos, Topshop, Zara]

Short and classy is the new way to go. We saw this on the runways, from Alexander McQueen to Chanel. Thinking short on the top or on the bottom is definitely in.

Flower Power 

[Zara, Bangkok Market]

The truth is that flowers are no longer only for hippies. Embrace the flower patterns and the vibrant colors, because they will make you pop this spring and summer.

Monochrome

[Primark, Asos, Zara]

If you think black&white is boring, then think again please! The monochrome is here to stay, simple and classy is always the way to go.  The minimalist trend was all over the runways from Marc Jacobs to Gucci.

Neon

[Zara, H&M, Miss Selfridge]

Adding a lot of color to our closet is a must during spring and summer. The vibrant neon is still in and Proenza Schouler made it very clear.

Oriental

The Geisha times are back! And if you enter a Zara store this season you might think you have just traveled to Asia. This trend was all over the runways, Prada, Etro, Hermes, you name and it's there. Unfortunately I don't have any Asian inspired items on my closet yet, so I leave you with some Zara.




I'm only featuring my favorite trends for this season, but if you are interested on the whole package go and read the trends dictionary here.