Archive for July, 2011
Scarves in London Fashion Week
Whilst most people are just thinking about taking their woolies off as they step in to spring, London Fashion Week is already looking to Autumn/winter. This famous London fashion event took place in February this year and provides us with an insight as to what will be in our high street stores toward the end of the year. With designers like House of Holland and Vivienne Westwood making an appearance we can take a sneaky peak to know what is for keeps in our wardrobe this year.
Time and time again on the catwalk we are seeing tailored and feminine fashion. Not quite the shoulder pads of the 80′that have been popular recently but smart tailoring is definitely here in a big way. Whether it is a small jacket with tailored trousers or a tailored shift dress that accentuates the waist the look is smart and refined. If you have a button shirt for instance take it all the way up to the top button to really get the look.
If you want to add a little bit of colour to the smart tailored look you can simply add a little scarf tied around the neck. This was seen many times on the catwalk with designers such as Vivienne Westwood. Choose a simple well fitted dress that comes to the knee and team it with a brightly colored square scarf that is folded in half and tied round the neck. This look is so elegant and is best worn to an elegant restaurant or out for lunch with the girls. Read the rest of this entry »
Runway Report 2 – Delhi’s Wills India Fashion Week
Wills India Fashion Week saw a blend of established and upcoming designers present a truly unique mix of palette, style and silhouette.
Starting off with the classic cuts and solid drapes of Wendell Rodricks and going into Anamika Khanna, who sure knows how to make a colorless palette look extremely attractive. e. Predominantly black and white with bold gota, draped layered silhouettes and a smattering of cocktail saris; she knows how to say it with style. From her sassy style to Tarun Tahiliani’s elegance, there were full length anarkalis with cropped jackets, soft tunics and belted saris in a mostly neutral palette. Ritu Kumar showcased her ‘Label’ collection with refreshing wrap dresses and tunics in ethnic prints. An eclectic mix of texture, fabric and style in muted and vivid hues, this we say is a ‘must-have’ for a mehendi/cocktail party.
Meera and Muzaffar Ali had a few elegant wedding wear ensembles, with woven full length stoles draped across lehengas choli ensembles with zardosi embroidery. Saris in hues of olive, pistachio, teal and pewter with vivid accents lent an interesting edge. Designers Jaya Rathore and Nida Mehmood presented all-out bridal wear. The former, had actress Urmila Mathondkar in a show stopping lehenga, in a beautiful mix of colors ranging from ivory, pastel pink, coral, red, pink and maroon. The latter, said it in true Bollywood ‘íshtyle’. Her style reminds us strongly of Manish Arora’s brilliance in quirky, fun fashion. She gave the sari her very own unique take, by teaming georgette, chiffon and net saris with jeans. A trendy twist to appeal to youngsters is what she calls it…while we thoroughly enjoyed the show! It all ended with Rohit Bal presenting a grand finale with Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor walking the ramp. Read the rest of this entry »
Hong Kong Fashion Week for Beginners
Hong Kong is a prosperous and exiting place. It is renowned for the amount of investment that it attracts and the business opportunities which it offers. This, combined with the fact that Hong Kong also has an established infrastructure and enjoys great weather for most of the year, makes it an ideal location for a fashion week.
The Hong Kong Fashion Week is now into its 18th edition, and with each year it grows in popularity and credibility. Each year thousands of people descend upon the island to revel in the cacophony of garments which are displayed so elegantly by hundreds of models. The show is now regarded as one of the leading fashion events in Asia and is an essential visit for anyone who wishes to make an impact on the fashion industry in this part of the world or who intends to obtain a supplier from this area.
Despite being held in Hong Kong, the Fashion week is an international affair with exhibitors from all over the world, making it a great opportunity for designers who wish to access the local market. Similarly it represents a good opportunity for retailers based in Hong Kong to access designs from around the world. With the exhibition taking place in the summer it is natural that the show is concerned primarily with spring and summer collections, with around 1,100 exhibitors displaying their offerings over the course of the week. Read the rest of this entry »