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The four ‘E-s’ and designer Mary Katrantzou for a/w 2014

17 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, dress dimension, fabrication, fashion fun, London Fashion Week, mary katrantzou, metallics, shoes... glorious shoes

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autumn/winter 2014, London Fashion Week - a/w 2014, Mary Katrantzou, shoe boots, symbols as identifiers, three-dimensional design

A  fashion decree from the queen of digital print –

proclaims the four E-s:

explore, experiment, expand, evolve  …

and Mary Katrantzou has done just that

for a/w 2014.

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(image from zimbio.com):

designer Mary Katrantzou

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Showing at London Fashion Week,

Ms. Katrantzou proves again that she is a creative par excellence.

Taking a step away from print and architectural elements,

her a/w collection features symbols as signifiers:

heraldic arms, scout badges, business strips

traffic signage, store adverts –

all combined in chaotic patterning.

The result: collage effect, innovative visuals

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Fabrication choices allowed for

flow, movement, regal posture

a definite shift from previous collections.

which were structural in intent.

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The over-all inspired chain mesh dresses

with metal hearts, rings and things

added an aspect of the unexpected.

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Ms. Katrantzou continues to intrigue …

The Collection

 

(images from fashionising):

 

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From the ground up: it’s all about the shoe

16 Monday Sep 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, London Fashion Week, mary katrantzou, patterns, prints, ready to wear, shoe art, urban-chic, womenswear, womenswear designers

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collage affect, florals, graphic prints, London Fashion Week, Mary Katrantzou, mixed patterns and prints, shoe motif, Spring/Summer 2014 Collections

London Fashion Week

Spring/Summer 2014

(image from vogue.co.uk):

The queen of innovative print design and technique

Mary Katrantzou

presented an inspired collection based on the shoe.

The patterns are collage inspired –

an assemblage of shoe parts

laces

eyelets

soles

buckles

zippers

tips

subtly positioned to highlight body parts.

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For interpretive appreciation, the collection

can be fractioned into three sections:

shoe elements …  shoe graphics …  florals

and the shoes worn by the runway models anchored the look.

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(images from stylebistro.com):

The Collection

Part 1:   the shoe

and its component parts

Provocative.   Inventive.   Hard.   Edgy.

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Part 2:   shoe graphics

Graffiti-esque.   Urban.   Bold.    Defiant.

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Part 3:  florals

Soft.   Feminine.   Playful.

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Chiaroscuro Dimension: Mary Katrantzou, a/w 2013

22 Saturday Jun 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, avant garde, design inspiration, mary katrantzou, monochrome, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation, subdued colours, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Alfred Steiglitz, autumn/winter 2013, chiaroscuro, Edward Steichen, light-dark-shadow imagery, Mary Katrantzou, modernist photographers, Photography

Mary Katrantzou 

is a dynamic young designer

known for her signature

vibrant colours and innovative print motifs.

For her a/w 2013 collection,

Ms. Katrantzou embarked on a different design directive:

an absence of  colour.

As the palette is primarily monochromic, the emphasis is on

form, shape and silhouette.

…

This exciting collection is

inspired by the works of modernist American photographers

Edward Steichen and Alfred Steiglitz.

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(images from metmuseum.org):

Voulangis by Edward Steichen, 1902        

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The Pond – Moonrise by Edward Steichen, 1904

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(image from getty.edu):

The Hand of Man by Alfred Steiglitz, 1902

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(image from metmuseum.org):

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The Steerage by Alfred Steiglitz, 1907

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Through manipulation of light and shadow,

  Steichen portrayed images of haunting beauty.

This technique, referred to in art study as chiaroscuro,

produces arresting pictorials.

Steiglitz created visual narratives of provocative themes.

 Ms. Katrantzou’s combined referencing of these two progressive artists

is expertly achieved to dramatic and stunning effect.

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Reminiscent of past Katrantzou are a few hints of colour, shine, print.

  Yet what this collection demonstrates is the versatility and range of

Ms. Katrantzou’s design sensibilities.

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Mary Katrantzou, a/w 2013

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steichen print, blue

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So … you want to be a fashion designer? (Vogue Festival 2013)

30 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, emerging designers, Erdem, fashionspeak..., interviews, Jonathan Saunders, JW Anderson, mary katrantzou, Vogue Festival 2013

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emerging designers, Erdem Moralioglu, fashion business insights, fashion discussion, Jonathan Saunders, JW Anderson, launching a fashion label, Mary Katrantzou, Vogue Festival 2013

The Southbank Centre, London

was the venue for the second annual

Vogue Festival 2013

(held Saturday – Sunday, 27/28 April )

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The presentations covered a wide range of topics

(to highlight a few):

the business of fashion:  launching and sustaining a brand

the creative of fashion:  the process of design

the body image debate

the essentials of a cover shoot

the impact of blogging on fashion reporting

During the two day event, many established

and rising industry professionals and creatives participated.

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 I attended the talk

So … You want to be a fashion designer?

Mary Katrantzou, JW Anderson, Erdem Moralioglu, Jonathan Saunders

four sparkling gems in the British fashion crown were the speakers.

Each of these young designers commented on their design process and

the challenges of managing their brand as a commercial concern.

A few words of wisdom out of the mouths of these four newgen fashion babes:

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(photos from vogue.com)

(images from collections from fashionising)

Mary Katrantzou

Vivacious,  Animated,  Engaging

Mary Katrantzou at the Vogue Festival 2013

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Mary Katrantzou spoke with contagious energy …

-“find your signature”;  for Mary this is her hyper realistic prints

-“communicate with your design”

-“detach yourself from your work”

Mary dresses in black with

a minimalistic perspective in order to cleanse the palette

from the prints, colours with which she is always surrounded.

Mary also touched on the importance of a thriving on-line presence,

particularly interactive social media platforms,

for insights into client reactions/opinions.

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Mary Katrantzou, s/s 2013

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Erdem Moralioglu

Soft-spoken,  Reflective,  Restrained

Erdem Moralioglu at the Vogue Festival 2013

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Erdem always knew that fashion design was his calling.

-” it’s important to have a language”

-“what do you want to say with your designs?”

For Erdem –  fashion, design is all about communication,

conveying a message from a distinct point of view.

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Erdem, s/s 2013

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For spring/summer 2013, Erdem was inspired by the works of

science fiction writer Zenna Henderson, one of the first women

to write in this literary genre.

The language for the collection seem  that of ‘otherness’,

an exploration of things, which

are not quite what they seem.

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Jonathan Saunders

Witty,  Charismatic,  Easy-going

Jonathan Saunders at the Vogue Festival 2013

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Jonathan Saunders had showed collections in New York.

He seems happy to be back in London where, he stated

“people love clothes and fashion.”

– “fashion designing is about newness.”, so for Jonathan constant innovation is key

– “my first business was started from my bedroom.”, perseverance could well lead to success

as it certainly has for Jonathan.

Saunders too made reference to the role of on-line presentation,

as one of the dictators of a collection.

He mentioned that  garments need to translate well on-line,

colour for one is important.

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Jonathan Saunders, s/s 2013

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Always challenging himself to bring “newness” to his creations,

Saunders said that his s/s 2013 collection was,

” the hardest collection I’ve ever done.”

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JW Anderson

Relaxed,  Thoughtful,  Observant

JW Anderson at the Vogue Festival 2013

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Anderson’s first ambition was to become an actor.

Luckily for fashion devotees,

the second won out it.

Anderson’s take on the essence of dress and on London fashion was spot on:

-“clothing has to be believable on the person.”

-“a person has to commit to it.”

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JW Anderson, s/s 2013

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All four designers remarked on the support and encouragement received from

the London fashion industry community in assisting with the development

of their business and creative voices.

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Double Delight … Mary Katrantzou and Current/Elliott

09 Saturday Feb 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, Current/Elliott, denim, dress = ensemble, emerging designers, mary katrantzou, prints, ready to wear

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Current/Elliott, denim, denim wear, graphic prints, Mary Katrantzou, Mary Katrantzou-Current/Elliott collaboration, motifs - postage stamps/bank notes, prints, spring/summer 2013

The queen of print design, Mary Katrantzou

shares her throne with uber denim label Current/Elliott

to create a spring/summer 2013 line of denim

trousers,  jackets,  shirts,  skirts,  dresses  …  featuring

the postage stamp,  bank note inspired prints

of Ms. Katrantzou’s s/s 2013 collection.

Denim wear with the ker-ching factor .

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Print inspiration: a bright future

25 Tuesday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, design experimentation, design inspiration, design inventive, emerging designers, fabric blends, inspiration, mary katrantzou, metallics, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation, womenswear, womenswear designers

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crystals, design motifs, flowers, iridescent, Mary Katrantzou, Mary Katrantzou - print motifs, money, motifs, postage stamps, prints, spring 2013

It’s the festive season …  bright, sparkly ornaments abound.  Why not dress to reflect this special time of year?   What  better than to wear statement sparkle

Consider pieces from Mary Katrantzou’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

Known as the maestra of print, Ms. Katrantzou’s current collection literally shimmers and shines with iridescent metallics and crystals.  The motifs:  flowers (life/new beginnings), money (prosperity/security) and postage stamps (travel/adventure), perfect print inspiration to herald in a new year.

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Mary Katrantzou

Sparkle 2013

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