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High wattage: spotlight focus on London Collections: Men (LC: M) for autumn 2016

15 Friday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colourspeak, design experimentation, design inventive, fashion fun, fashion innovation, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, London Collections: Men (LC: M), menswear, menswear designers, runway favourites, runway presentation, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Organised bi-annually

London Collections:  Men

showcases the out-of-the-ordinary inventiveness

that has steadfastly remained the ‘fabric’ of British fashion.

 

Presented at LC:M  a/w 2016,  (8 – 11 January 2016)

were varied design elements of

fashion humour

fashion fun

fashion conceptualisation

fashion think-out-of-the-box, “why don’t ‘ya?”,  nudges

 

…

London Collections:  Men

autumn 2016

On runway:  a few of my Favlook-Lookfav Favourites

 

from Moschino

by designer, Jeremy Scott

A DC comic character reference:

channeling the Joker

colour-bursts of seismic porportions

LCM, a16, moschino, marvel comic character, channeling the joker, vogue_

LCM, moschino, marvel comic, vogue

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from designer, J. W. Anderson

Knitwear:   jumper/trouser set in olive-green

LCM, a16,olive  knit set, j.w. anderson, voguecom

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A modern stitch on the granddad cardi

oversized, slouchy, slashes

LCM, slouchy oversized grandpa cardi, j.w. anderson, voguecom

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from designer, Astrid Andersen

Mixed fabrication

an olive-green scene

LCM, astrid andersen, green mixed fabrication, voguecom

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from designer, Nasir Mazhar

AiB (All in Black) conception

outer limits spacesuiting

LCM, a 16, nasir mazhar, aib,total cover, concept

LCM, a16, aib, nasir mazhar, voguecom

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from Topman Design

Of varied textural tendencies:

crushed velvet, silk,  knitwear

in delicious raspberry red and rich chocolate brown

LCM, topman design, mixed fabrication, crushed velvet, voguecom

LCM, topman design, a16, crushed velvet suiting, chocolate brown, voguecom

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from designer, Craig Green

‘Laced up and Strapped in’

LCM, lace up, craig green, voguecom

LCM, a16, strapped in, craig green, voguecom

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by Sarah Burton

for Alexander McQueen

Chain reaction

as facial jewellery and clothing accessory

LCM, alexander mcqueen, all in chains, voguecom

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Tiger of Sweden

Colour-rific casual suiting

(t)  blush champagne

(b)  cantaloupe orange

LCM, casual suiting, blush champagne, tiger of sweden, a16, voguecom  _ARC0694

LCM, casual suiting, tiger of sweden, cantaloupe orange, voguecom _

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from the wild wonderful whacky world of the design team at

Sibling

Sumo wrestler / boxing prize-fighter compilation

in fashion fun knitwear (Sibling’s tried and true signature fabrication)

LCM, a16, boxer_sumo wrestler integration, sibling, a16, voguecom

LCM, a16, sibling, wrestler cardi, voguecom _LCM, a16, boxing_sumo integration, sig. knit fabrication, voguecom _

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from Agi and Sam

by design duo,  Agi Mdumulla and Sam Cotton 

 Overcoat in green colour hues

colour block / pocket details

LCM, overcoat, green W_  colour block, agi and sam, voguecom

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(images from vogue.com)

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Sock-it-to-me fashion: a sartorial swan song? No way!

19 Saturday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, express yourself, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, for all seasons, personal style, shoes... glorious shoes, signature look, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Ankle socks of varying textures

worn with heeled shoes of varying details-

solidly remain a wow-factor,  fashion fabulous feature

which will continue to reign supreme well into 2016.

 

Yes!

 

I am totally an enthusiast of this footwear pairing:

flirty,  playful,  whimsical

of a visual interest

of added dress dimension

of styling versatility

of the mode

the sock / heeled shoe combination is of this season

and the next, and the next.

 

 

 

Consider a few style sass options as staple wardrobe wearables-

incorporate as a signature look.

 

…

 

 

Socks and Heels

all grown up

…

A close up …

dark grey socks worn just past ankle

burgundy-red pointed toe, ankle strap stilettos

sock fashion, use, greys, red stap heel shoes, vogue.com holding-socks-for-different-occasions

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… and in full view

the total ensemble

black/white speckled knit top with wide side split

accordion pleat mid length skirt

burgundy-red faux fur muff

vintage bag with rose design / tassels

sock fashion, greys, red shoes, full image photo by ShotByGiocom

(images from vogue.com and shotbygio.com)

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Elevated heights

dark brown tube socks with toffee brown hue stripes at top

tri-colour, exposed toe platform shoes

sock fashion, www the-right-way-to-wear-socks-with-open-toe-shoes-

(image from whowhatwear)

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Heel clicking

ruby-red stiletto pumps and white anklets

sock fashion, socks and heels, glamour.com

(image from glamour.com)

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Sock and Trouser Fashion

“reunited and it feels (looks) so good!”

sheer strawberry-red anklets / black pumps ; rolled hem trousers

sock fashion, burgundy sheer socks, black stiletto pumps, socks-and-shoes-pumps-baggy-pants-via-whowhatwear

(image from whowhatwear)

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Sock and shoe colour coordination

sock fashion, orange_turquoise blue socks and shoes, closetfulofshoes.com

(image from closetfullofshoes)

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A Jungle Fever

cream chroma

tan/black animal print shoes and black socks

sock fashion, creme outfit, lookbook,nu

(image from lookbook.nu)

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Plaid perfection pairing

with chunky socks and heels

sock fashion, www, the-right-way-to-wear-socks-with-open-toe-shoes-

(image from whowhatwear)

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Stripey and Shiny

moss-green and sandstone-brown twirl socks

chunky wood heeled sandals with wide patent straps

compliment a casual look:

long length mid-wash denim skirt with contrast hem

boxy fit, dark brown cropped leather jacket

sock fashion, www, the-right-way-to-wear-socks-with-open-toe-shoes-

(image from whowhatwear)

…

Boardroom appropriate

mustard, grey, black colour story

sock fashion, grey sock, mustard shoes, closetfulofclothes, socks-and-shoes-f

(image from closetfullofclothes)

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Heels and Jeans

bunched grey socks paired with metallic blue/silver T-strappy heeled sandals

sock fashion, jeans, grey sock, metallic blue_silver strapped heels, gettyimages.com

(image from gettyimages.com)

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Fun fashion

sock fashion, red socks_black stilettos, trendycrew.com

(image from trendyimage.com)

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Sports Luxe

the Nike check in black and white

and wow-statement shoes

sock fashion, nike sports sock, on point outfit, glamradar.com

sock fashion, white nike socks, red statement shoes, closetfulofclothes, socks-and-shoes-nymag

(images from glamradar.com, closetfullofclothes)

…

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Men in hats: out and about

29 Monday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, casual wear, fashion fun, hats, menswear, signature piece, street style sass, street wear sass, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, fashion fun, hats, hats street-style, men's hats, men's head-wear

 

Hat fashion:

enhance a signature look

with a signature piece.

…

Men in hats:  out and about

 

 

(photo by Dappei):

men in hats, raiders

 

urban ‘Raider’ of the Lost Arc

…

(photo by Jonathan Daniel Pryce):

men in hats, pink Smokey the Bear

hot pink Smokey the Bear ranger headwear

…

(photos by Thousand.Yard.Style):

men in hats, orangello

‘Orangello’ fellow

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men in hats, pakol

Pakol

linen Afghan cap

The pakol cap is worn by men throughout Afghanistan

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men in hats, pakol cap, knit

Wool pakol cap

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(photo from nssmag.com):

men in hats, leather bucket hat

Leather bucket hat

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(photo from pausemag.co.uk):

men in hats, black, rimmed

Perched atop

black, narrow-rimmed, wool hat

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men in hats, black wide rim

Fedora

simple statement

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men in hats, grey beanie

Lettered grey beanie

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men in hatas, baseball cap

‘P’

baseball cap

…

(photos from Men in this Town):

men in hats, rolled beanie

Rolled wool beanie

…

men in  hats, '60s vibe

’60s vibe

…

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Nail decorations: extending the glitz of the festive season

19 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design work, fashion fun, inspiration, nail artistry

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fashion fun, fashion inventive, festive season, nail fashion

 

Tis the season to be all-a-glitter

from head to toe and finger tips:

elevate a mani to nail artistry status

for the holidays … and beyond!

 

…

 

Holiday Mani Mania

(glamour.com):

nail beauty, black, gold borders

Onyx and gold

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nail beauty, black/white polka dots

Playful fancy

black varnish and white polka dots

…

nail beauty, glitter tips

Glitter moon (of the nail, that is!)

…

(image from followfashion.nl):

nail beauty, patterns, turquoise/white /silver

Of geometric proportions:

turquoise and white colour sections 

separated by silver borders

…

nail beauty, snowflakes

Snowflakes

pale, delicate

…

(image from hdwallpapersmall.com):

nail beauty, ornate, silver

Ornate ornamentation

…

(image from fixstik.com):

nail beauty, red/white peppermint

Hols red/white peppermint

…

nail beauty, bejewelled nail beauty, peacock colours, fixstik.com zoom

Nocturnal jewellery

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nail beauty, musical note, naildesigns2014.com cool nail design pics-PutB

Noted!

“Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la”

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nail beauty, animal print tips, from naildesigns2014.com acrylic nails designs-rZxi-300x225

Animal print tips

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nail beauty, peacock, fixstik.com -nail-painitng-design-ideas

Peacock tail colour patterns:

swirls of blue, green, gold

…

(image from fashionsy.com):

nail beauty, byzantium

Byzantine art colour application

of reds and golds

…

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The Lanvin-look: Menswear, a/w 2014

19 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, casual wear, colourspeak, fashion fun, knitwear, men's suiting, menswear, patterns, ready to wear, runway presentation, shoes... glorious shoes, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, Alber Elbaz, autumn/winter 2014, fashion fun, Lanvin, menswear, menswear - bold accents, menswear - suits, menswear style options, scarf fashion, statement shoes

 

In 2015, the House of Lanvin will celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Established in 1890 by Mme. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin, the label

is now under the creative direction of designer, Alber Elbaz.

 

…

(image from en.vogue.fr):

alber elbaz, portrait with name

Alber Elbaz

Creative director, Lanvin

…

For the menswear collection, a/w 2014

M. Elbaz presented ensembles, which successfully

combined hints of signature Lanvin elegance

with an injection of genuine fashion fun.

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Elements of the ‘Lanvin’ – look

Menswear,  a/w  2014

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“Wowee, Kazawee” Robin side-wing slip-ons

(from the original ’60s Batman television show!)

(image from thehanalog):

'Robin shoes' from the original Batman '60s tv show

Robin, wearing Mercury-esque footwear

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Statement tees

‘Look at me’  belts

Pink colour story

Stripes and zany patterns/prints

Textural

Modern suiting

Nearly-to-the- floor sweeping scarves

Varied carrier bags

…

Without doubt Mme. Lanvin,

herself a fashion forward thinker and business astute,

would be pleased with the

design direction undertaken by M. Elbaz.

 

…

 

(runway images from style.com):

 

Lanvin

Menswear,  a/w  2014

 

 

lanvin, men, a14 style _ON_0349.1366x2048

‘Robin-shoes’

…

lanvin, men, a14 style_ON_0284.1366x2048

lanvin, men a14_ON_0416.1366x2048

 ‘Look at me’  belts

…

lanvin, men a14, style_ON_0199.1366x2048

lanvin, men, a14, style _ON_0341.1366x2048

Pink colour story

…

 

lanvin, men, a14 style _ON_0275.1366x2048 lanvin, men a14, style _ON_0253.1366x2048

Stripes and zany patterns/prints

…

 

lanvin, men a14, style _ON_0218.1366x2048  lanvin, men a14, style _ON_0168.1366x2048

Modern suiting

…

 

lanvin, men a14, style _ON_0149.1366x2048 lanvin, men a14, style _ON_0119.1366x2048 lanvin, men a14, style _ON_0096.1366x2048

Nearly-to-the- floor sweeping scarves

…

 

lanvin, men a14, style _ON_0081.1366x2048 lanvin, men a14 style_ON_0038.1366x2048

Varied carrier bags

…

lanvin, menswear, a14

 

lanvin, men a14 style_ON_0063.1366x2048

Textural

…

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Fashion-speak: dictionary entry, and the word is ‘groutfit’

15 Monday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., Gotta have it!, meapp memo, menswear, signature look, style ideas?, style inspiration, subdued colours, trouser fashion, womenswear

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Grey matters in all its varying hues for Fall 2014.

As an alternative to the standard subdued spectrum of 3B’s:

black, brown, blue

grey is the au courant autumn colour.

 

…

 

Be fashion-forward savvy,

in full-on grey monochromatics as a signature look.

 

…

 

And the word is

Groutfit

grout’fit   (adj.)

1.  an adjective:  to describe wearing slate grey hued clothing from head to toe

(as noted in Style.com).

…

Phonetic pronunciation

Word reference:  grout-  “thin mortar used to fill cavity between tiles”

Synonyms:  cement grey,

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Groutfit on the runway for autumn/winter 2014

 

 

(images from style.com):

 

 

A no brainer

grey matters

Groutfit fashion for the ladies

 

groutit, women, sonia rykiel, knit top matching bottom

 V-neck knit top and matching trousers

from Sonia Rykiel

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groutit, women, isa arfen, a 14

Double-breast coat/trouser suit

coat:  fabric covered buttons

trousers:  cropped, wide leg

accent:  pointed toe, gold boots

by Isa Arfen

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groutfit, women, dress viktor& rolf

Asymmetric knit dress

by Viktor & Rolf

…

groutfit, women, a14, edun, knit emsemble

Gotta have it!

(meappropriatestyle approved)

Trainer fashion and the layered look

from Edun

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Groutfit fashion for the gents

groutfit, men, a14, ermenegildo zegna, check suit

Check suiting

with oversized hooded overcoat

from Ermenegildo Zegna 

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groutfit, men, thom browne, a 14, suit

Mad hatter suiting

by Thom Browne

…

groutfit, men, a14, fendi, casual wear

Keeping it casual

from Fendi

…

groutfit, men, a14, ami

Weekender

from Ami

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Vivat Regina Vivienne! : the Paris Fashion Week s/s 2015 collection from Vivienne Westwood

28 Sunday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colourspeak, fashion fun, patterns, prints, runway show, style inspiration, womenswear

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Vivienne Westwood

s/s 2015

Vivid

Vivacious

Varied

Vibrant

Vavoom

…

Queen Vi, summed up.

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Regardez-vous!

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The Collection

floral print full length dress, fluff capeshort fluff cape, basket hat

bikini outfit with covershorts , matching top and bagGeorgian-esque coat and knit peddle pushersbold print top/skirtcheck full length and basket hat

pilgrim-inspired dress/hatgold mini dress with red check trainwhite/black lace, pronounced shouldeersbridal dress

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Paris Fashion Week s/s 2015: Runway Favourite Highlights, Take 2!

28 Sunday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colourspeak, fashion fun, hats, imagery, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway show, style ideas?, womenswear

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fashion fun, Issey Miyake, Maison Martin Margiela, mixed patterns and prints, Olympia Le Tan, Paris Fashion Week, runway favourites, spring/summer 2015, Tsumori Chisato, vibrant colours

And the fashion extravaganza continues with more runway favourites:

Paris Fashion Week

s/s  2015

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From the design team at

Maison Martin Margiela

knits, prints, sheer and pinstripes

Winners!

maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw26 maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw13 maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw32 maison-martin-margiela-spring-summer-2015-pfw8

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Issey Miyake

by designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae

organic (honey-comb pleating)-

in subdued hues

 grid-work prints in vibrant colours

bold check patterns

structural hats

issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw13organic, honeycomb affect

issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw25issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw30issey-miyake-spring-summer-2015-pfw36

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by designer Tsumori Chisato

fanciful fashion fun

orange, flower shape dress

colourful, prints, whimsicalred check shirt with yellow flower, red flounce skirttsumori-chisato-spring-summer-2015-pfw27

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by designer Olympia Le Tan

school uniforms being a bit naughty

school uniform, white/ pink trimschool uniform, stripesschool uniform, candy stripesschool uniform, white dress, white jacket with green trim

…

Stay tuned for the next and final episode of

Runway Favourite Highlights, PFW  s/s 2015

Take 3!

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designer, Jeremy Scott presents ‘life in a Barbie world’ for MFW, 2015

19 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, fashion fun, Milan Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway show, runway video presentation, womenswear

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bright colours, dress with colour, fashion fun, Jeremy Scott, Milan Fashion Week, Moschino, runway video presentation, spring/summer 2015, whimsical fashion

 

 

 

Moschino,  s/s  2015 by Jeremy Scott

 

View the runway show:

 

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Fashion fun – time from MFW, s/s 2015

19 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, fabrication, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, Milan Fashion Week, prints, ready to wear, runway show, womenswear

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bright colours, Dsquared 2, fashion fun, Fay, Max Mara, Milan Fashion Week, spring/summer 2015, textural fabrication

Memo:  It doesn’t hurt to add some fun (or lots of it) into fashion design.

…

Certainly four designer labels got the memo and took it precisely as intended,

injecting a dose or two (or more by some measure)

into their spring / summer collections for Milan Fashion Week 2015.

 

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Avanti!

Divertiti con la moda

(images from fashionising):

Fay

by designers Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi

fay-spring-summer-2015-mfw14 fay-spring-summer-2015-mfw23

urban inspiration:

taking it to,

I mean ‘from’ the streets

…

Dsquared 2

by Dean and Dan Caten

dsquared2-spring-summer-2015-mfw4 dsquared2-spring-summer-2015-mfw30 dsquared2-spring-summer-2015-mfw9

colour me bright in fab fabrication

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Max Mara

max-mara-spring-summer-2015-mfw30 max-mara-spring-summer-2015-mfw4 max-mara-spring-summer-2015-mfw28

ease of flora print galore

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Moschino

by Jeremy Scott

moschino-spring-summer-2015-mfw28 moschino-spring-summer-2015-mfw12 moschino-spring-summer-2015-mfw11

fashion – fun time

living in a ‘Barbie’ world

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