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Lingerie as outerwear in Christian Dior Couture
The influence of lingerie on Christian Dior's Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 Couture collection is undeniable: and we must confess, we're in love. Some of the more subtle outfits in the collection bring the sheer trend and lingerie as outerwear trend into perfect harmony, balancing the sensual hint of what lies beneath with vintage elegance and modern flair. Unembellished suspender stockings peep through from under sheer skirts in an effect that is boldly sexy yet somehow unassuming; even the shoes in the collection are lingerie-inspired, with straps resembling bra fastenings.
Luiza Bonadiman Spring/Summer 2010 bikinis
For fashionisers in the Northern Hemisphere I trust that your 2009 bikini choice has well and truly been made. For our Southern Hemisphere counterparts it's no doubt a different story. Irrespective of whether you're in the North or South though, you'll no doubt be looking forwards to your 2010 bikini purchase. Premature? We might have thought so, then Luiza Bonadiman Spring/Summer 2010 came along.
Chain-mail inspiration from Asger Juel Larsen
Looking to get a little medieval gents? Then look to Asger Juel Larsen for a little inspiration.
ALL OF OUR LIVES - Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009
Here's one unique way to inject some oversized bows into your wardrobe. Sydney label All Of Our Lives specialise in bow-ties and other fancy bits of neck-wear. Their Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009 lookbook caught our eye for the bold colours, quirky names, and dashing whimsicality.
S.LOVE: 2009 debut collection
Picking up a piece that is hand-crafted or individualised in some way is always an extra special shopping experience. We love S.LOVE's debut collection for its gorgeous dresses and scarves - in which each piece is hand-painted. The overall effect is of soft, sophisticated pieces with an edge, that ultimately tie sweetness and sexiness together.
Anna Sui collection for Target 2009
Taking its cues from hit TV show Gossip Girl, Anna Sui's collection for Target features bright colours, neck bows, and girly minidresses. The collection hints at Sui's signature quirky style, but will sell for a fraction of the price at Target stores US wide.
La Perla Studio Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009
Here's another lingerie collection that warrants a mention, if for nothing else than for its ability to turn highly functional underwear into a gorgeously soft and sexy lookbook. The La Perla Studio collection for Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009 features seamless pieces in nude and black that slightly raise the bar on how good seamless lingerie can actually look.
Globe-Trotter: refined luggage
Whenever I travel this globe there's one mistake I always make: I buy too much. Luggage. That's right, all those times I've back my bag to within grams of getting kicked off a flight (my personal record is 42kg over the permitted weight allowance) have always been preceded by the purchasing of new luggage. I simply can't help it. Each and every time I travel overseas new luggage must accompany me. To date, that itch has largely been scratched by Samsonite. Next time, I suspect that it's the British luxury brand Globe-Trotter whom shall be accompanying me.
Savant Spring/Summer 2009 collection
I can confess to having a bit of an obsession at the moment with cage designs and harnesses, being one of the greatest things to come out of the bondage trend that has swept through the fashion world in 2009. I was only just the other day admiring a leather cage piece by Es-Trella; and now label Savant have also caught my eye for their divine pieces of a similar nature.
ae'lkemi VIP launch: Winter 2009 Collection
Thursday evening's double date with chic sophistication and edgy leather pieces saw Perth's finest '09 winter collection being unveiled at the ae'lkemi flagship store in Claremont.
Once again, designer Alvin Fernandez managed to stay true to his style while spicing it up with a few current trend twists. "The ae'lkemi woman will still wear a delicate feather and lace cocktail dress, but this season she is wearing it with a black leather jacket," Fernandez said. Also showcased on the night were the luxurious in-store jewelry designs by Annmarie McGinn, which also added to the chic sophistication yet edgy with soft leathers.
