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À bientôt ! , until next time : Paris Fashion Week (PFW) – Spring 2016 comes to an end

09 Friday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, fashion fun, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, shoes... glorious shoes, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Alexander McQueen, Esteban Cortazar, John Galliano, Leonard, Miu Miu, Paris Fahsion Week, ready to wear, runway favourites, Sacai, Sonia Rykiel, spring 2016, Stella McCartney, Valentin Yudashkin, Veronique Branquinho, Yohji Yamamoto

 

 

 

With the culmination of shows from

Paris Fashion Week (PFW), Spring 2016 

the fanfare of runway stomping extravaganza is stilled.

We bid fond adieu to the concluding leg of events

for this current fashion week season.

 

…

A few final curtain call showstoppers from the Paris runways:

 

 

In the spotlight

Paris Fashion Week

Spring 2016

 

 

Romantic ruffles

sheer

body conscious

from Alexander McQueen

by designer, Sarah Burton

pfw, ss2016, alexander mcqueen, old romanticpfw, ss2016, alexander mcqueen, old romantic

 

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Of a bygone era re-invented

cage crinoline denim underskirt

from designer, Yohji Yamamoto

pfw, ss 2016, yohji yamamoto denim crinoline, pfw, ss 2016, yohji yamamoto denim crinoline,

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Casual Classic Styling

high waist pencil skirts

intarsia design effect panelled jackets

faux fur accessories:  fox tail / colour impact stole

“That ’70s”  platform shoes

from Miu Miu

by designer, Miuccia Prada

pfw, ss2015, miu miu, high waist pencil skirt

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu, red leather jacke

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu, faux fur stole

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu detail, platform shoes

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Material mixture

metal, metallics and knitwear

by Columbian born, Paris based designer

Esteban Cortazar

pfw, ss2016, esteban cortazar, outer layer chain mail

pfw, ss 2016, esteban cortazar, metallic,asymmetric cutout dress

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The Expected / The Unexpected

three-piece trouser suiting

sheer solider with Horseguard helmet headwear

by designer, John Galliano

pfw, ss 2016, john galliano, suiting_

pfw, ss2016, john galliano, sheer soilder

…

Lace Masquerade and Fringe Fashion

by designer, Veronique Branquinho

pfw, ss 2016, veronique branquinhopfw, ss 2016, veronique branquinho

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Colour Clash

form fit dress

dripping paint effect fabrication

by designer,  Valentin Yudashkin

pfw, ss 2016, valentin yudashkin, pint drip body cling dress

…

Checks and Balances

in on – point trends:

picnic tablecloth checker print

pink blush / sport luxe vibe

by designer, Stella McCartney

pfw, ss 2016, stella mccartney, checkspfw, ss 2016, stella mccartney

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Bandana – a- rama

mix print

matching scarves and tops

from Sacai

by designer, Chitose Abe

pfw, ss 2016, sacai, mixed print, matching scraf.

pfw, ss 2016, sacai, bandana

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Fashion Fun

tutu inspired

colour infused

from fashion label, Leonard

pfw, ss 2016, leonard, tutu skirt,pfw, ss 2016, leonard, sheer, colourful

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High voltage colour mishmash

from Sonia Rykiel

by designer, Julie De Libran

pfw, ss 2016, sonia rykiel, mosaic top

pfw, ss 2016, sonia rykiel, print top

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(images for vogue uk)

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Mark your diary! : The Victoria and Albert Museum- London will host exhibitions on ‘Pain / Pleasure’ and ‘Savage Beauty’

01 Sunday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, costume history, design inventive, exhibitions, fashion and history, fashion historic reference, history notes, iconic shoe, mark your diary

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The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

is venue to two of the spring/summer seasons’

most anticipated fashion exhibitions:

 

 

…

 

Alexander McQueen:  Savage Beauty

14 March – 2 August 2015

First showcased at the Metropolitan Museum – NYC (Spring 2014),

this exhibition is a must see.

…

The show charts the creations of celebrated fashion designer

Alexander McQueen

from his graduation collection show in 1992

(MA degree from Central Saint Martins – London)

to his unfinished collection,  a/w 2010.

Regarded by many as one of the most

inventive, provocative and original designers-

Mr. McQueen’s legacy to fashion is evidenced still,

years hence since his suicide in February 2010.

The show is the first retrospective on his amazing talent and oeuvre.

 

 

(image from meetville.com):quote, alexander mcqueen

 

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Items from the exhibition ‘Savage Beauty’ , displayed at

The Metropolitan Museum, spring 2014 

(images from blog.metmuseum.org):

alexander mcqueen, savage beauty, images, met…

alexander mcqueen, savage beauty, met, images

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(image from fashiontimes.com):

alexander mcqueen, savage beauty, met, images

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Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

13 June 2015 – 31 January 2016

 

If shoes are your ‘Achilles heel’ of fashion

from a perspective of historical study or fanciful shopping spree,

then this exhibition is sure to delight:

“(e)xamples from famous shoe wearers and collectors will be shown alongside a dazzling range of historic shoes, many of which have not been displayed before.”

(quote from vam.ac.uk)

Two hundred pairs of shoes comprise the exhibition-

displaying footwear worn in ancient times to those of modern use.

 

 

…

(images from vam.ac.uk):

 

 

The shoe:  chopines

V and A, shoes_ chopines, vam.ac.uk main_image

 

A platform shoe popular in Venice, Italy from 1400 – 1700

worn by ladies of the aristocracy and ladies of the night.

The original intent of the shoe height

was to keep skirt hems raised off dirty streets.

Later height served to indicate the level of the wearer’s societal status.

…

 The shoe:  wedding toe knob pudaka

V and A, Wedding-paduka shoe, india, 1800 vam ac.uk

 

Silver, gold, wood

India, 1800s

…

(image from independent.co.uk):

 

The shoe:   Armadillo

V and A, shoes-pleasure_pain, indpendent.co uk shoes by mcqueen-spring-2010

 

Alexander Mcqueen, Spring 2010

…

 

At the Victoria and Albert Museum, London:

Alexander McQueen:  Savage Beauty

 

For further details and ticket information, visit:

 

http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/3373/alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty-4777/

 

…

 

Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

 

For further details and ticket information, visit:

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/shoes-pleasure-and-pain/about-the-exhibition/

 

…

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30 years on and still going strong: history highlights from London Fashion Week (LFW), 1984 – 2014

15 Monday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion events, fashion news, history notes, London Fashion Week, meapp fashion highlights, message-wear

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Alexander McQueen, Anna Wintour, Annette Worsley-Taylor, Bodymap, British Fashion Council, Christopher Kane, Clements Ribeiro, fashion history, history notes, Hussein Chalayan, Kate Moss, Katharine Hamnett, London Fashion Week, London Fashion Week - history, London Fashion Week: 1984 - 2014, Matthew Williamson, message-wear, Naomi Campbell, Somerset House- London, Sophie Dahl, table skirt, Tophop

London Fashion Week

This year marks the 30th anniversary of London Fashion Week (1984 – 2014).

Traverse the years’ memorable high points:

the innovative, quirky, boundary-pushing, delight

that is British fashion.

…

 

 

1983

The British Fashion Council (BFC) was founded with an aim to coordinate varied designer exhibitions under one framework, in presenting the best of British fashion to the international press and market.

(image from britishfashioncouncil.co.uk):

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BFC offices at Somerset House, London

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1984

The collection of fashion talent ignites the idea for an organised means of showcase and hence, London Fashion Week is organised and launched by Annette Worsley-Taylor, founder London’s Designer Collective and  PR expert, Lynne Frank.

The first event takes place in a West London car park (February, 1984) with dynamic catwalk shows and exhibitions.

The first ever British Fashion Awards are bestowed with designer, Katharine Hamnett recognised as Designer of the Year.

(image from katharinehamnett.com):

Katharine-Hamnett-1984-Peter-Lindberg

by designer Katherine Hamnett, message-wear, 1984

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1985

Cult label Bodymap by designers Stevie Stewart and David Holah, set the fashion world a-quiver with its  “Barbie Takes a Trip Around Nature’s Cosmic Curves” collection, off-beat creations and general anti-fashion philosophy.

 

(images from shapersofthe80s.com):

bodymap clothes from shaperofthe80s.combmap11vintagefest-dh

Bodymap on the runway

 

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1986

 

The British fashion industry is boosted by support from Diana, Princess of Wales and British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher attend the shows.

 

…

 

1988

Naomi Campbell models in Jasper Conran’s spring/summer show and in that year London-born Ms. Campbell becomes the first black model on the cover of French Vogue.

 

(image from fabmagazineonline.com):

 

naomi-campbell first french vogue cover from fabmagazineonlinecom-vogue-france-august-1988

Naomi Campbell graces the cover of French Vogue, August 1988

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1989

At only fifteen years old, model Kate Moss makes her runway debut for John Galliano.

(image from lifestylemirror.com):

kate moss runway debut for galliano image form lifestylemirro.com 30 yrs LFW1_fash_models-first-show_2-4-14

A young Kate Moss walks in John Galliano runway show

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1992

The fashion industry is not spared the storm from impact of economic recession.  Only a handful of designers show at The Ritz Hotel, London.  Yet, where there is a storm there is a silver lining.  Twenty-three year old Alexander McQueen presents his first collection  inspired by Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel victims in 1888. Sewn into the clothing was human hair in acknowledgement of the hair the Ripper’s prostitute victims would have sold.

Mr. McQueen was a story-teller and his clothes were the visual representations of the tales.

from Alexander McQueen:
“The inspiration behind the hair came from Victorian times when prostitutes would sell theirs for kits of hair locks, which were bought by people to give to their lovers. I used it as my signature label with locks of hair in Perspex. In the early collections, it was my own hair.”

A new fashion reign begins, a fashion king is crowned:

“Here were capelets made out of crows’ feathers, tailcoats with dramatic sihouettes. The designs were radical, disturbing and viscereal at a time when taste meant sleek and minimal,” recalls Harriet Quick, fashion features director of Vogue. “McQueen’s language is life, death, sex, religion – he’s a true great.”

(image from metmuseum.org):

alexander mcqueen  1st collection 1992 coat with hair from metsueum.org McQ.3018.L

pink satin coat with human hair embellishments

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1993

Milliner, Philip Treacy presents his first show,  which features model Naomi Campbell who walks topless.

 

The industry continued active involvement of assistance for emerging talent with the launch of NEWGEN, a platform for gifted up-and-comers.   Designated as ‘ones to watch’ were Alexander McQueen and design duo Suzanne Clements and Inacio Ribeiro of Clements Ribeiro.

 

(image from marieclaire.com):

 

alexander MCQUEEN  nihilism s_s -94 marieclaire

Alexander McQueen, ‘Nihilism’ collection  s/s  1994

 

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(from clementsribeiro.com):

 

clements ribeiro design duo from clements ribeirocomabout-bottom

design duo, Suzanne Clements and Inacio Ribeiro 

 

 

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1994

Interdisciplinary design visionary, Hussein Chalayan premiers his conceptual creations on the fashion stage.

 

…

 

1995

Stella McCartney showcases her first collection.  Models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell walk in the show.  Ms. McCartney’s entire collection is an instant sell-out sensation.

 

(image from marieclaire.com):

 

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Kate Moss walks the runway for Stella McCartney’s graduate show

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1997

Model with curves,  Sophie Dahl makes her runway debut, sparking new discussion on skeletal physique of runway models and an apparent link to eating disorders, such as anorexia, from the demands of models adhering to an ultra skinny fashion- type.

 

(image from marieclaire.com):

 

SOPHIE DAHL LFW debut 1977 marieclaire

model Sophie Dahl modelling knitwear by Lainey Keogh

 

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1998

 

Roland Mouret’s first collection.  He would later go on to design the internationally acclaimed Galaxy dress (Spring 2006 collection):  the perfect frock for all women.

 

(image from rolandmouret.com):

 

roland mouret galaxy dress in black rolandmouretcomGOLDEN_DRESS_BLACK

the iconic Galaxy dress by designer, Roland Mouret

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2000

With his wooden table-cum-skirt, present in the “After Words” collection, a/w  2000 Hussein Chalayan, cements his reputation as one of London’s premier conceptual designers.

 

(image from elledecor.com):

 

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table skirt by designer Hussein Chalayan

 

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View the runway show:

 

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2001

 

Charles, Prince of Wales presents the Designer of the Year prize to Alexander McQueen at the British Fashion Awards.

 

(image from sfgate.com):

 

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 Prince Charles and designer, Alexander McQueen

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2002

With designers Matthew Williamson, Luella Bartley, Roland Mouret, Preen all showing in New York, London Fashion Week suffers a bit of a blow.

…

 

2004

 

Fashion Fringe competition launches, which nurture cutting-edge designers with creative direction and funding.

 

…

 

2005

Topshop becomes the first high street store to present at LFW.

 

(image from london-attractions.info):

 

topshop-oxford-street from london-attractions.info

Topshop flagship store at Oxford Circus

 

..

 

2006

Chrstopher Kane unviels his first LFW collection.  He went against the grain and presented “neon brights when black was in and figure-hugging when full-flowing ruled.”  His risk-taking collection was hailed a success.

 

(image from telegraph.co.uk):

 

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Christopher Kane presented first independent show in September 2006 at London Fashion Week

 

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2007

Matthew Williamson returns to  show from New York  to show at LFW.  In addition to a show-stopping collection, an additional high point was Prince’s impromptu performance. “All dignity was abandoned as I, and many others, stood, camera-phones pointed at the legend, dancing and clapping like idiots.”  (Jo Elvin, editor of Glamour)

 

(image from zimbio.com):

 

Matthew+Williamson_ prince perform ss2008 on sept 19 from zimbiocom+LFW+Spring+Summer+2008+FFcN9VHa2W4l

recording artist Prince performs at Matthew Williamson s/s  2008 show

 

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2009

 

LFW to Somerset House and Anna Wintour returns to front row after a two year absence.  Her presence is regarded as indication that the US is taking full note of the import of LFW.

 

(image from zimbio.com):

 

Anna+Wintour+Erdem+Front+Row+Spring+Summer+LBHo7zffD3Rl

 

Obviously, happy to be coming back!  Anna Wintour, front row LFW 2010

 

…

2012

 

London is riding high from the success of the Summer Olympics Games and milliner,  Philip Treacy does not disappoint.  He  presented a hat show, which is quintessentially British fashion-cued:  witty, quirky, inventive.

(image from standard.co.uk):

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by milliner Philip Treacy,  s/s  2013

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2014

And here we are,  the s/s 2015  shows and presentations.  LFW has come a long way, baby and continues to move on from strength to strength.

 

(image from londonfashionweek.co.uk)

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London Fashion Week tents at Somerset House

 

…

sources on LFW history from: The Independent,
Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Farm,
The Telegraph, The New York Times
 

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Skirt suiting: style coordination and the rest is history

31 Sunday Aug 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashion historic reference, history notes, ready to wear, runway presentation, skirt suits, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration

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A-line skirts, A.W.A.K.E, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Chanel, Chanel tweed skirt suit, Coco Chanel, Jonathan Liang, skirt suits, skirts, tweed skirt suit, Utility suit, Verionique Branquinho, Victory suit, Vivienne Westwood, Yeohlee

The chronicling of skirts and  skirt suiting

is of importance on the fashion history timeline.

Skirt length and silhouette provide ready reference

to identification of specific historical eras and

the evolving transitions of women’s socio-political status.

…

In late 19th century European fashion,

skirt suiting appears as a distinct dress

comprised of jacket with matching skirt (without bustle).

This outfit emerged as an appropriate riding costume,

accessorized with a high-collared shirt or chemisette,

and a top hat with a veil.

…

(images from historical tidbits):

riding costume woman from historicaltidbits1862 fashions.23 riding habit

19th century riding costume

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The skirt suit was also an ensemble worn when

out and about on leisurely strolls.

The outfit included a

jacket and skirt (with bustle),

accessorized with a small hat or bonnet.

…

19th century walking costume historical tidbits1876 fashions.160 dresses

‘walking’ outfit with bustle skirt

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As the 19th century progressed,

skirts became less voluminous,

more fitted to the body and bustle-free.

…

With the advent of the 20th century,

and the difficulties of two international conflicts (WWI, WWII)

which forced women from home into non-traditional work,

skirt fit became more comfortable to accommodate the new labour tasks.

…

 

During the years of the Second World War  (WWII),

there was a pronounced shortage of fabric.

The scarcity of material increased the popularity of the skirt suit.

  Women were able to add longevity to their wardrobe

by mixing and matching skirts, blouses, and jackets

to create various outfits.

Skirts suits of this period were known as Victory or Utility suits.

…

When the war years ended, the skirt suit maintained its dress distinction

due to its’ comfort and practicality.

It had achieved full celebrity status as a fashion mainstay.

…

(image from vintage dancer.com):

What Did Women Wear in the 1940s?

 Utility skirt suits
…

As the years moved on, the skirt hem-line

continued its gradual rise:

ankle-length, calf-length, knee-length.

Rising skirt lengths mirrored the rise of

women’s increased socio-economic status and the

skirt suit was fashion integral to the process.

…

By the mid -20th century,

with the hem-line holding at the knee,

a modern twist was introduced to

skirt suiting via fabrication:

cue Coco Chanel and the tweed skirt suit.

…

(image from elle.com):

chanel tweed suit elle.com-chanel-00-h

Chanel tweed skirt suit

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With the application of tweed, a material associated with men’s suiting,

Coco Chanel used this durable fabric to create a suiting of

a slim, knee length skirt (pencil-like in silhouette)

and collarless cardigan-style jacket embellished with

braid, gold buttons and patch pocket details

The Chanel tweed skirt suit has evolved into a classic piece

and today continues to maintain its iconic standing.

…

By the 1980s, power skirt suiting ruled:

jackets with board shoulders and shoulder pads.

It seemed the sartorial stance was one of

‘being able to play with the big boys” of the boardroom.

…

(image from etsy.com):

1980s power skirt suit from etsy.comil_570xN.438489109_bkjg

Packing a fashion punch:  ’80s power suiting

…

As the 20th century dimmed

and the light of the new millennium dawned,

skirt suiting was no longer held to any particular dress dictate.

Skirt lengths, jacket/skirt silhouette, fabrication, styling,

all were open to creative interpretation

be it runway revved or street-wear steady.

…

Skirt suiting,  a/w  2014

 

 

(images from style.com):

On the runway

 

 

from A.W.A.K.E

skirt suit AWAKE_style032_1366.450x675

oversize jacket with extra wide shawl-like lapels and

asymmetric hem skirt with front slit

…

skirt suit AWAKE_ style023_1366.450x675

with asymmetric trench – inspired jacket

…

from Chanel

skirt suit chanel a14 styleCHA_0111.450x675

tweed, cinched at waist with corset-like affect;

worn over matching,  sparkly roll neck jumper and leggings

…

skirt suit chanel a14 styleCHA_0427.450x675

demure “lady who lunches” suit, teamed with

urban-sass, lace-up, knee high tweed trainers

yes!

…

from Yeohlee

skirt suit yeohlee style_LKV9894.450x675

lined sections

…

Vivienne Westwood

skirt suit vivienne westwood red label a14 styleKIM_0339.450x675 skirt suit westwood red label a14KIM_0144.450x675

jackets of major interest

…

Veronique Branquinho

trouser suit with skirt veronique branquinhoPG_6368.450x675

with trouser pairing

…

Alexander McQueen

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the gents in on the skirt suiting action

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Anna Sui

  skirt suiting anna sui a 14 style_ARC0361.450x675

decadent textile

…

Alexander Wang

skirt suiting alexandr wang a14 style_ARC0621.450x675

suited and booted

…

(image from mtrls.com):

Jonathan Liang

skirt suit by Jonathan Liang from mtrlst.comLook-09

cut-away jacket, skirt with asymmetric hem and zipper detail

…

Out and about

 

(image from whowhatwear):

 

skirt suitingstreet longskirt pinstripemain.original.585x0

ladylike pinstripes:

long line jacket, to-ankle skirt with soft pleats

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(image from ellecanada.com):

skirt suiting ellecanada.com lfw-fall-2014-street-style-androgyny-56

plaid pleasing with 3/4 length sleeve jacket and

 to knee skirt with soft folds

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(image from glamour.com):

skirt suit glamour.comella-catliff-london-street-style-printed-outfit-h724

three piece with flora print

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(images from elle.com):

skirt suiting edgyelle-02-paris-street-fw-2014-style-6-v-xln

cropped boxy jacket with drop shoulders and pocket details

flared mini skirt

no nonsense over-knee black high heeled boots

…

skirt suiting grey skirt black boleroelle-11-paris-street-style-3-v-xln

the brief:  grey/black/white colour coordination

with a zap of florescent yellow

…

skirt suiting stone elle-07-paris-street-style-fall-2014-day-7-v-xln

jacket with apron front and origami folds

paired with mini circle skirt

…

skirt suiting pleat skirtelle-03-paris-street-fw-2014-style-6-v-xln

collarless jacket with zipper detail and full pleat skirt

…

(image from ellecanada.com):

skirt suiting ellecanada.comparis-street-style-office-7544

linear focus:  sport lux crew neck top and matching pencil skirt

…

(images from ellecanada/com):

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cropped trench affect jacket paired with colour band pencil skirt

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skirt suit double breast black gold buttons ellecom print skirt-12-lfw-fw-2014-street-style-day-five-v-xln

double breast black jacket with gold buttons,

shoulder detail and cuffed sleeve;

flirty, pleated, B/W graphic skirt

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Suit up, gents! : take style flair from 19th fashion icon Beau Brummell with a little help from McQueen

07 Monday Oct 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, design inventive, fabric, fashion = clothes, menswear, menswear designers, patterns, ready to wear, runway presentation, style = innovation

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George Bryan ‘Beau’ Brummell

set the standard for mid-19th century men’s  fashion.

He was a fashion visionary and risk taker.

Having introduced the suit and tie, which

became a staple in menswear,

he has secured his spot in the annals

of fashion history.

…

(image from fashion.telegraph.co.uk):

Creative director of Alexander McQueen –

Sarah Burton

offered a distinctive, modern take on men’s suiting,

for autumn/winter 2013.

…

Reminiscent of a  Beau Brummell approach

to men’s fashion,  the collection is:

innovative

avant garde

out of the box

classic  material with unconventional patterning

and in instances unique silhouette /styling.

…

The effect is immediate.

A man wearing a statement suit attracts attention.

…

So gentlemen, what are you waiting for?  …

(image from hdfbcover.com):

…

Alexander McQueen

by

Sarah Burton

Menswear,  a/w  2013

…

The Collection

(images fashionising):

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Houdini-esque

01 Saturday Jun 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in meapp quote

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Alexander McQueen, quotation on fashion

“Fashion should be an escapism and not a form of imprisonment.”

Alexander McQueen (1969 – 2010)

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.199607!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/alg-fashion-alexander-mcqueen-jpg.jpg

British fashion designer and couturier

(image from nydailynews.com)

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Bedazzle

27 Thursday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashionspeak..., free to be me, meapp quote, signature piece

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Alexander McQueen, clothes, fashion - individualism, individual expression, innovative, jewellery, quote, style innovation

“Clothes and jewellery should be startling, individual.  

When you see a woman in my clothes,

you want to know more about them (her).  

To me, that is what distinguishes

good designers from bad designers.”

…

(image from daily mail):

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fashion designer, Alexander McQueen  (1969 – 2010)

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