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In symphony … designer Michael van der Ham, LFW – a/w 2014

18 Tuesday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, design experimentation, design inventive, fabric blends, fabrication, London Fashion Week, Michael van der Ham, patterns, retro-spection, runway presentation, signature look

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autumn/winter 2014, collage affect, layering, London Fashion Week - a/w 2014, Michael van der Ham, tailoring, vibrant colours

Dutch womenswear designer

Michael van der Ham

completed his studies at Central Saint Martins in 2009.

(image from timeout.com):

designer Michael van der Ham

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Five years on, he has evolved into a

 creative force whose signature design aesthetics

is a list of contrasts –

in syncopated harmony.

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Michael van der Ham,   LFW – a/w 2014 … in a few words

collage affect

patterns

tailoring

fabrication

colour vibrancy

colour clash

silhouette

exposed under-layer

60s reference:  colours

90s reference:  layering

knits

lace

and then some …

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The Collection

(images fashionising):

 

 

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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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Not a bling thing … jewellery design by Alice Cicolini, LFW a/w 2014

17 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, design inventive, fashion cultural reference, history notes, jewellery

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Alice Cicolini - jewellery designer, enamelling, jewellery collection: a/w 2014, jewellery design, London Fashion Week - a/w 2014, Memphis Design Movement, minakari jewellery, Silk Road, tassel sautoir

British jewellery designer,

Alice Cicolini

(image from tribuneindia.com):

trained at London College of Fashion and

completed an MA in Jewellery Design from

Central Saint Martins.

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Her pieces presented during London Fashion Week, a/w 2014

are delicately crafted.

The rings and necklace pendants are sparingly, simply

set in gold with gemstones,

pearls and enhanced by enamel decorative elements.

Reds,  greens,  shadings of purple,  pale pinks, whites  –

define the collection’s multi-chromatic palette.

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Ms. Cicolini  design aesthetics is a combination of influences

from ancient cultures of Asia and the Middle East.

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 She integrates the enamel-making traditions of

Persia (present-day Iran) into her design schemes.

This type of enamel-making is called minakari.

 Heat fused coloured glass paste

is used to decorate metal surfaces.

Gold is traditionally used for the setting

in minakari jewellery.

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The wearing and manufacturing of

minakari jewellery can be traced to

the Persian courts of the 16th and 17th century.

It remains today, a much desired jewellery type

particularly in the Middle East and India.

Ms. Cicolini’s designs are all hand-made in India –

a region where minikari artistry still thrives.

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(image from flickrhivemind.net):

Red Minakari Heart and Antiqued Gold Necklace (DJAjewels) Tags: red necklace heart jewelry pendant antiquedgold minakari

Red minakari heart

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(image from exoticindianart.com):

Persian-Blue Mughal Meenakari Necklace and Earrings Set with Floral Motif

Perisan blue minakari necklace and earrings set floral motif

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 Ms. Cicolini is intriged with patterns.

She incorporates concepts/materials

of the Silk Trade Route into her designs.

The Silk Trade Route (also called The Silk Road)

is an ancient trade route connecting China and the West (Rome).

Beginning from third century B.C. (300 BC – 201 BC),

it allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas

between the East and the West.

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Also evidenced in her work is the traditional Japanese aesthetics of

pattern with circular form.

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Ms. Cicolini successfully translates ancient/traditional forms into

modern interpretive design elements, celebrating

 age old artistry techniques made anew.

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Alice Cicolini

LFW , a/w 2014

The Collection

(images/slideshow from londonfashionweek.co.uk):

Kimono Tahitian Ring

23.5 ct enamel balls

18 ct gold band with pink and yellow diamonds

polished white opal and Tahitian pearl

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Memphis Ring in Brandy Citrine

fairtrade silver, lacquer, brandy citrine (rare quartz)

14 ct bold bezel setting

hand lacquered in the UK

band pattern inspired by

Ettore Sottsass Memphis design movement

(post-modern, colourful)

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Silk Trade Route Tassel Sautoir

 sautoir – a French term for a long necklace

that suspends a tassel or other ornament

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Pieces combining traditional jewellery designs

inspired from Persia and Japan

– Minakari enamelling

 – Japanese pattern of circular form

Kimono Opal Ring

23.5 ct gold enamel ball (motif based on a kimono print)

18 ct gold band set with pink and champagne diamonds

polished pink and white opal beads

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Kimono Pendant Cluster Necklace

23.5 ct gold enamel ball, 18 ct gold loop set with diamonds

polished white opal, Tahitian pearl

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Mission: fashion exploration ; Command centre: Fyodor Golan a/w 2014

17 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colourspeak, design inventive, fabrication, London Fashion Week, metallics, signature piece, style ideas?

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With a release of anticipatory energy

London Fashion Week, a / w 2014

explodes!

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Fuelling elements of

– hard candy colour

– metallic shine

– textural fabrication

– asymmetric layering

– futuristic vibrations

into a collection for the fashion fearless,

creative duo, Fyodor Podgorny and Golan Frydman

(of design label Fyodor Golan, launched in 2010)

pilots the journey.

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For those who dare sartorial travel of galactic proportions –

suit up, it’s going to be an epic ride.

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(image from telegraph.co.uk):

designers Fyodor Podgorny (l) and Golan Frydman (r) of

Fyodor Golan

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For those of more modest ambitions,

  a singular statement piece,

can immediately ‘warp speed’  any look.

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Fyodor Golan a/w 2014

The Collection

(images from londonfashionweek.co.uk):

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