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A melting pot stirred: Haitian-Italian designer, Stella Jean presents at Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a ’15

28 Saturday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, cultural dress references, emerging designers, fabric blends, fabrication, fashion cultural reference, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, grunge fashion, masculine/feminine aesthetic, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation, seattlewear, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration, trouser fashion, womenswear

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'50s 'poodle skirt' inspiration, '60s fashion - inspired, autumn/winter 2015, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, grunge fashion inspired, masculine/feminine aesthetic, Milan Fashion Week, mixed fabrication, multi- era references, multi-cultural influences in fashion, nostalgic fashion reference, runway favourites, Stella Jean, textural fabrication

Having offered yet another stellar collection at runway

for Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a/w  ’15 –

designer, Stella Jean

continues as a raising star in the fashion cosmos.

For the past few seasons, I anticipate her runway presentations

and once again it is worth the wait.

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(image from livemaster.ru):

stella jean portrait

designer, Stella Jean

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From her debut collection (September 2012 at Milan Fashion Week)

to the present-

her design aesthetics remains true to a loving embrace of

her Caribbean and European heritage.

Of Haitian (her mother) and Italian (her father) parentage,

Ms. Jean marries sartorial qualities from this varied familial exposure:

vibrant colours/prints with tailoring craftsmanship.

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Her talents were immediately noticed and championed by

legendary designer Giorgio Armani.

For Milan Fashion Week,  s/s  ’14

Mr. Armani honoured the new designer by selecting her

to present at Teatro Armani, his 550 seat show space.

This was certainly sign of high praise indeed.

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Ms. Jean’s creations are mirror to her own multi-cultural reflection.

Hers is a welcomed interpretation of fashion as global perspective:

“I want to communicate through clothes a concept of opposite worlds and traditions fusing together in a sophisticated way and standing side by side with equal importance, not covering the other up.”  (quote from vogue.co.uk)

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For her a/w ’15 collection

Ms. Jean adds hints of  Himalayan dress

into the cultural aesthetic mix with fabrication and tassel adornments.

Her design attitude is celebratory, joyous, vivid, uplifting.

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Melting pot of fashion, design ingredients

a melding of cultural dress references

a masculine / feminine mix of design attitude

a wink at various fashion eras:

’60s flower power vibe,  ’50s in full-swing ‘poodle skirt’, ‘

’90s grudge Seattle wear

an explosion of colour and mixed fabrication

an exciting collection with a definite wow factor

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Stella Jean

a/w 2015

The Collection

(images from style.com):

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From the Himalayas with a ’60s vibe

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’50s full-swing ‘poodle skirt’ inspiration with wooly jumper

vibrant colours / patterns (signature Stella Jean!)

Cue the calf-high socks with peep toe heel shoes (t)

and with slip-on trainers (b)

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stella jean, a15, seattle grunge

stella jean, 15, grunge take

A take on plaid – Seattle grunge wear

accessorised with textile necklace (t)

double-breast orange wool coat with fur collar detail (b)

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stella jean, long length pencil skirt

Plaid it is

tailored, long length pencil with decorative detail at hem

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stella jean, print/pattern mix, skirt/top

Print/Pattern Mix (PPM)

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mfw, a15, oversized trousers,_A2X0005 stella jean, a15, plaid oversized trousers, skirt overlay, tassel

Trouser fashion:  oversizing

with gathered top waist and knitted tasseled skirt overlay (b)

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Pre-Fall pre-view 2015: M. Patmos by designer Marcia Patmos

07 Wednesday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in B/W (black/white colour story), checks, coats, design philosophy, emerging designers, ready to wear, separates, womenswear, womenswear designers

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knitwear, M. Patmos (label), Marcia Patmos, masculine/feminine aesthetic, Pre-fall 2015, separates, simple silhouette, wearability

 

 

M.  Patmos

is the brainchild, ready-to-wear label

established in 2011 by designer Marcia Patmos.

 

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(image from courduroy.com):

marcia patmos, designer m. patmos

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Based in NYC, Ms. Patmos is knitwear knowledgeable

and environment conscious.

She was recognised in 2012 by the CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge for

“environmentally friendly design practices”.

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The M. Patmos pre-Fall 2015 collection is an amalgamation

of the brand aesthetic:

cool masculine tailoring, light-weight knits, clean lines,

simple silhouette, easy styling, interchangeable separates and

maximal wearability.

 

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M. Patmos

pre-Fall 2015

The Collection

(images from style.com):

Pin- it:  stripes, that is!

m.  patmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe lounge jacket/matching trousers

lounge-length jacket and matching trousers

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m patmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe, culottes

wide width culottes

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m patmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe trousers,

pleat front trousers

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mpatmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe, sleeveless, sack dress

sleeveless, sack dress with contrasting stripes

side pockets

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‘Knit-knacks’

m patmos, prefall 2015, knitwear

navy blue joggers with striped hem detail and matching top

white scarf with navy stripes

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m patmos, prefall 2015, knitwear

lined-up knitwear

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Grid work

m. patmos, prefall 2015 scarf fashion

super long length scarf

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Outer wear outdone

m patmos, prefall 2015, b/w colour block coat

B/W (black/white) colour block coat

leather with zip detail and clasp closure

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m patmos, prefall 2015, wool coat, simple patchwork

wool overcoat in navy with large herringbone patches at hem and elbows

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Generation 2: meteoric talent, meet designer Simone Rocha

03 Sunday Mar 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in emerging designers, Generation 2 Creative, ready to wear, runway presentation, Simone Rocha, womenswear, womenswear designers

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brogues, Generation 2 Creative, John Rocha, masculine/feminine aesthetic, modern fashion twist, nostalgic fashion reference, Simone Rocha, spring/summer 2013

Simone Rocha

(image from irishtimes.com):

 
 
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Nationality:   Irish

Graduate:  BA, The National College of Art and Design – Dublin, 2008

Central Saint Martins College – London, 2010

Debut:  London Fashion Week, S/S  ’11  and  A/W  ’11

Aesthetic:  Feminine Flair,  Masculine Manner,  Nostalgic Nod,  Modern Mix

Impact:  A bright light on the fashion skyline

Oh, she’s also a daughter of famed designer John Rocha.

a Generation 2 Creative

Brilliant!

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I absolutely love the brogues!

(image from simonerocha.com):

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Generation 2: like father, like daughter – Yohji’s daughter , Limi Feu

28 Thursday Feb 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, emerging designers, inspiration, limi feu, womenswear designers, Yohji Yamamoto

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daughter of Yohji Yamamoto, deconstruction/traditional, hard edge fashion, limi feu, masculine/feminine aesthetic, street wear sass, Yohji Yamamoto, Yohji-inpsired

World renown fashion designer, Yohji Yamamoto,

whose clothes represent his life philosophy:

fluidity,  movement,  ease,  mobility,  freedom

is the father of designer Limi Feu.

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(image from escafila.blogspot.com):

 

Limi Feu and Yohji Yamamoto

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Limi Yamamoto, who designs under the name Limi Feu,

started her eponymous label in 2000 showcasing

during Tokyo Fashion Week.

In 2007, she presented her first show in Paris.

Her s/s  2013 collection is a comprehensive reflective of her oeuvre,

a blending of duality in aesthetics:

masculine/feminine

hard/soft

deconstruction/ traditional

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Clearly, Ms. Feu is inspired by Yohji Yamamoto.

Her design definition rings reminiscent of her father:

a leaning towards somber colours

a predilection to black as a statement hue

masculine/feminine inventive

harmonious contradictions

oversizing

layering

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Although she is her father’s daughter,

her design voice is loud and clear.

Hers is of a gritty, hard edge

street wear sass: an abundance of attitude.

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Generation 2 Creative … meet designer Limi Feu

28 Thursday Feb 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in dress = ensemble, fashion = clothes, Generation 2 Creative, limi feu, ready to wear, somber hues, street wear sass, womenswear, womenswear designers

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black/white colour theme, daughter of Yohji Yamamoto, Generation 2 Creative, layering, limi feu, masculine/feminine aesthetic, monochromatic, monochrome, oversizing, somber hues, spring/summer 2013, street wear sass, volume, voluminous dress

somber hues

black/white colour dominance

masculine/feminine aesthetic balance

deconstruction

volume

layering

tough

edge

raw

street wear sass

somewhat referential to the design aesthetics of her father

designer, Yohji Yamamoto

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The s/s 2013 collection of Japanese designer

Limi Feu

a Generation 2 Creative

(images from fashionising):

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