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A winning design collaboration: Mary Katrantzou and Adidas

01 Saturday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, design collaboration, design inventive, patterns, prints, ready to wear, sneaker footwear fashion, sportswear, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Greek born, London based,

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design educated-

all background details of designer Mary Katrantzou,

who has electrified the fashion stage with

her innovative prints, striking colour choices and

informed inspiration from works of art, photography and

architectural form.

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Ms. Katrantzou’s recent project is an exciting collaboration

with mega sportswear giant, German multinational- Adidas.

Set for a long-term partnership, the inaugural

capsule collection, Adidas Originals by Mary Katrantzou,

will feature footwear and apparel in signature Katrantzou style:

massive colour impact, inventive print and pattern motif

for full-on graphic contact.  Score!

 

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Having had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Katrantzou speak on several occasions,

it is evident that she has a high-octane level of enthusiasm,

charisma and energy which translates effectively and beautifully into her work.

On joining forces with Adidas, she states:

“I’m really excited to be working with Adidas on a line of apparel and footwear, I grew up, like so many other kids around the world, wearing Adidas sneakers and I’m really excited about bringing my vision to such a global brand.”

(quote from the-agenda.com)

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Adidas by Mary Katrantzou

The Collection

The trainers

(images from marykatrantzou.com):

trainers, Mary Katrantzou for Adidas

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trainers, mary katrantzou/adidas

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The clothes

(images from harpersbazaar.co.uk):

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Adidas Originals by Mary Katrantzou Collection

will be available in stores on 14 November 2014.

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A sportswear look with a new perspective: by menswear designer Christopher Shannon

26 Sunday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in abstract art, accessories, avant garde, design collaboration, design inspiration, design inventive, emerging designers, fabrication, knitwear, menswear, menswear designers, prints, ready to wear, sportswear, street wear sass, style ideas?, style inspiration

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“Kitted, like a football team,”

is how British menswear designer Christopher Shannon

describes his a/w 2014 collection.

 

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(image from independent.co.uk):

menswear designer Christopher Shannon

menswear designer, Christopher Shannon

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The pieces generate an urban, sportswear, contemporary vibe

tempered with a soft, effortlessness:  a blend of street attitude and lux ease.

The materials and patterns use tell the style-story of

a certain toughness with leather, a visual softness with florals

and an inventiveness with men’s knit silhouette.

 

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(images from fashionising):

menswear, sportwear lux, christopher shannonmenswear, sportswear/floral, christopher shannonchristoper shannon, leather short trousers ensemble, a14

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The jewellery, crafted by the legendary stylist/designer Judy Blame,

were striking statement pieces.

Men’s white toiletry bags as carriers added colour interest and style attention.

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menswear, christopher shannon, jewellery by Judy Blame, a 14

bold, avant garde

jewellery by Judy Blame

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accessorising: oversized white toiletry bag

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A graduate of Central Saint Martins prestigious MA course in Fashion Design,

Mr. Shannon won the inaugural  BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund-

awarded in summer 2014.

The prize, bestowed by the British Fashion Council (BFC)

and GQ magazine, provides monetary and mentoring assistance.

A menswear designer on a perfect ascent,

Shannon is definitely one to watch.

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Christopher Shannon

Menswear,  a/w  2014

The Collection

 

(images from fashionising):

mens, christopher-shannon, sports lux, fashionising, a14-mens-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw10menswear, sportwear lux, christopher shannonmens, christopher-shannon, sports lux, fashionising, a14-mens-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw22mens, christopher-shannon, sports lux a14, fashionising-mens-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw4

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mens, christopher-shannon, sports lux, a 14-mens-autumn-fall-winter-2014-lfw6

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It’s countdown time: less than a month to go before the capsule collection from designer Alexander Wang hits H & M stores!

11 Saturday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in designer/high street collaboration, fashion collaboration, mark your diary, menswear, ready to wear, signature look, sportswear, street style sass, street wear sass, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear

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Fashion wunderkind Alexander Wang can boast a superlative C.V.

 

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In a nutshell:  Highlights (to date)

Born in 1983,  San Francisco born Wang knew

from an early age that he wanted to design.

At age 19:  started a fashion course at NYC’s famed

Parsons New School of Design

At age 21:  he launched his own label (That was quick!)

At age 22:  he presented his first collection

At age 23:  he won the Vogue Fashion Fund, which assisted to

finance his business

 

At age 25:  he was awarded the  Swarovski Award for Womenswear from

the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)

At age 27:  he was hailed Best New Menswear Designer by American GQ

At age 28:  he is named Creative Director of French label, Balenciaga

 

CFDA president, Diane von Furstenberg befittingly calls him a “star”.

 

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And now, before his 30th birthday (26 December)

his enthusiastically anticipated capsule collaboration

with high street giant H & M,

will be in stores on 6 November 2014.

 

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(image from butterboom.com):

 alexander wang, h & m, image

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Wang is the newest member of the Swedish multinational clothing company’s

design collaboration family.  In recent years, H & M has partnered with

Marni, Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfield among others.

 

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Everything is still a bit under wraps and still a bit hush hush.

What is known:

the collection is sports wear focused

with signature Wang urban street vibe

includes womenswear/menswear pieces

lots of black, lots of leather

and the Wang logo in prominence.

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A Sneak Peek

Alexander Wang   -X-  H&M

November, 2014

(images from style.com):

alexander wang, h and m, sneak peek

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alexander wang, h and m, womens, sneak peek

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(image from gq-magazine.uk):

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Mark your diary!

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Transition clothing: through the day and into the night

14 Monday Oct 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design philosophy, dress = ensemble, for all seasons, inter-seasonal dress, ready to wear, runway presentation, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Amy Smilovic, autumn/winter 2013, layered clothing, layering, luxe sportswear, sportswear, Tibi, transition clothing

Tibi

is the New York based fashion label founded in 1997  by

(image from shop.harpersbazaar.com):

Amy Smilovic.

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With an emphasis on transition clothing,

which effortlessly takes one from:

from sun up to sun down

from work to play

from  day warmth to evening cool –

the pieces work well together

and can be easily incorporated as complement

to existing wardrobe pieces.

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The a/w collection, 2013  is luxe sportswear focused

with an urban edge and layered styling.

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(images from tibi.com):

The Collection

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