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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

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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!

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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

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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

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Stay tuned for the next and final episode of

Runway Favourite Highlights, PFW  s/s 2015

Take 3!

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Ciao Tutti ! It’s the start of Milan Fashion Week (MFW) and designer Stella Jean starts things off ‘in living colour’

18 Thursday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, fashion fun, free to be me, grunge fashion, message-wear, Milan Fashion Week, patterns, prints, ready to wear, spring/summer 2015, style = innovation, womenswear

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The first day of Milan Fashion Week,

sees the runway show of designer, Stella Jean

whose s/s  2015 collection is sheer visual pleasure.

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Vibrant prints, which translate the images of her Haitian roots.

Colour combo clash that absolutely delights.

Prints and pattern interweave, which should contradict but instead compliment.

Silhouette variety in a single look.

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The fashion verdict?

A joyful collection.

As to be expected from the incomparable Stella Jean.

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Stella Jean

MFW,  s/s  2015

The Collection

 

 

(images from fashionising):

 

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one look

a cornucopia of shape, colour, pattern

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grunge – wear

with a lady-like, tropical vibe

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incorporating a message-wear tee into the mix

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two tone slip – on brogues in cream and mustard yellow

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a story to tell:

images of island life

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Fashion as theatre: Vivienne Westwood, PFW – a/w 2014

02 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, colour, creative headdress, fashion fun, style = innovation, style inspiration, style...bottom up / style... top down

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autumn/winter 2014, avant garde fashion, fashion as theatre, mixed patterns and prints, Paris Fashion Week, vibrant colours, Vivienne Westwood

Fashion fun-tastic

from every conceivable perspective:

fabrication, styling, silhouettes, make-up,

accessories (statement necklaces, gloves, head-wear) –

 complete head to toe sensational looks.

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La grande dame of fashion design

Vivienne Westwood

(image from digitalspy.co.uk):

offers a flamboyant collection, which eloquently speaks

of drama, of costume, of imagination,

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Certainly the outfits, if worn as showcased may be a bit

of a dress challenge:

mixed patterns and prints, multi-layering, vivacious colour.

Though, as singular pieces there is

scope for maximum wearability.

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Vivienne Westwood

Paris Fashion Week,  a/w  2014

The Collection 

 

(images from fashionising):

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Joyous clothing … Stella Jean, MFW – a/w 2014

25 Tuesday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, colourspeak, emerging designers, fabrication, handbag design, hosiery, Milan Fashion Week, patterns, prints, shoes... glorious shoes, style ideas?, style inspiration

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autumn/winter 2014, layering, Milan Fashion Week, mixed fabrication, mixed patterns and prints, patterned handbags, patterned hoisery, patterned pointed toe ankle boots, Stella Jean, vibrant colours

Italian designer Stella Jean

is an emerging talent whose bold, vibrant creations mesmerise

and delight the senses.

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Of mixed parentage (her mother is Haitian, her father is Italian) –

Sra. Jean draws inspiration from her culturally rich background

in executing her design vision.

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

Stella Jean

designer, Stella Jean

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For Milan Fashion Week,  a/w 2014

Sra. Jean offers one of the most

 electrifying collection of the season:

a cornucopia of colour

a pagentry of prints

a mixture of motifs

a triumph of textures

presented in lush layering

and

inventive/inspirational styling

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Ornately patterned tights

 and matching patterned pointed toe ankle boots

extended the look to tippy toe;

as patterned bags ensured to finger tips.

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The clothing created from

ethically sourced textiles from all over the world –

shaped silhouettes to flatter womanly contours.

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No subliminal context or dark/hidden meanings to uncover

the story is in the fabrication, from which is created

 joyous, vibrant clothing –

definitely one of my favourite collection for the a/w 2014 season.

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(images from fashionising):

Stella Jean,  a/w  2014

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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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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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autumn/winter 2014, futuristic clothing, Fyodor Golan a/w 2014, layering, London Fashion Week - a/w 2014, textural fabrication, vibrant colours

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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On the face of it: Prada s/s 2014

28 Tuesday Jan 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, coats, colourspeak, design inspiration, design inventive, fashion and politics, Milan Fashion Week, prints

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art inspired - fashion, fashion as political message, fluffy coats, Miuccia Prada, Prada s/s 2014, spring/summer 2014, strong imagery, vibrant colours

The s/s 2014 collection by

Miuccia Prada

(image from wwd.com):

presents pieces printed with strong front facial views

of women, crafted in artistic mode.

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Displayed on fluffy coats, skirts, dresses –

this visual, more than ornamental,

is a powerful design focus:

women gazing straight ahead:   unfazed, determined.

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The images are representative of beauty, of  strength, of women.

Ms. Prada once a politically active feminist, has creatively

brought fore this message  through her design.

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The colours of the collection are vibrant, energetic

and the footless tube socks add to the idea of kinesthetic dimension.

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(images from fashionising):

The Collection

 

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Prada s/s 2014, Milan Fashion Week (MFW)

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Colour splash: meet designer Satu Maarannen

22 Wednesday Jan 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, colourspeak, creative headdress, emerging designers, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week - Berlin, prints

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colour/print inspiration, exaggerated proportions, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Berlin, oversized hats, Satu Maarannen, spring/summer 2014, vibrant colours

A recent MA graduate in 2012 from Aalto University School of Arts,

Design and Architecture – Finland

Satu Maarannen is a a young designer who can boost an

impressive lists of awards:

the Grand Prix winner of the Hyeres Fashion Festival

(by unanimous decision)

for her graduate collection, 2013  and

The Elle Style Award for newcomer of the year, 2012.

(image from iltasanomat.fi):

Muotimaailmaan Satu Maaranen uppoutui vasta Taideteollisessa korkeakoulussa.

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She works in Helsinski and other European citieis.

Her runway show for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Berlin, s/s 2014

was a celebration of vibrant colour,

painterly prints and exaggerated proportions.

The elaborate hats worn successfully

accentuated the design aspect of oversized details.

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The Collection 

(images from fashionweek-berlin.mercedes-benz.de):

satu maaranen s14 berlin 1

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“Don’t be afraid of colours” : meet textile designer Kaffe Fassett

30 Saturday Mar 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, design inspiration, design inventive, exhibitions, Kaffe Fassett, knitwear, mark your diary, prints, textile design

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bold colours, Kaffe Fassett, knitwear, Mark your diary, mixed patterns and prints, spring/summer exhibitions 2013, textile designer, vibrant colours

Kaffe Fassett

(image from goldfingers.info):

 American born

uber-inventive artist of

textile, fabric, tapestry, needlepoint, knitwear design.

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During his childhood (1940s/1950s),

Kaffe Fassett’s parents owned a restaurant

The Nepenthe

(famous in its own right as a featured locale in the movie The Sandpiper)

located in the small, vibrant, artistic, beach community of Big Sur, California.

They welcomed frequent diners such as

folk singer Joan Baez, beat generation poet Jack Kerouac

and rebel actor Steven McQueen.

These luminaries were part of the collective voice

of a then generation determined to have its say.

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This unique upbringing

  informed and nurtured Kaffe Fassett’s aesthetics, craft and humanism:

be big      be bold      be heard     be generous

and doing it all with colour

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Since 1964, Mr.  Fassett has lived and worked in London.

His vivacious, colourful knitwear pieces were immediately praised

and his incredible career quickly launched.

Mr.  Fassett has shared his expertise of his work in

books, lectures, charitable endeavours, television presentations.

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In 1985, the Victoria and Albert Museum- London honoured Kaffe Fassett

with an exhibition entirely devoted to his work.

During this spring museum season, the Fashion and Textile Museum- London

hosts a show spotlighting over 100 Fassett textile creations,

certain to be a joyful riot of  colour,  texture,   pattern,   beauty.

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Kaffe Fassett – A Life in Colour

22 March 2013 to 29 June 2013

Fashion and Textile Museum, London

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From the Textiles Archives

Kaffe Fassett 

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From the Knitwear Archives

Kaffe Fassett

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