Written by Tania Braukämper on 27 May 2012
How do H&M create campaigns and shoots that make their clothes look ultra-luxurious? Perhaps a behind-the-scenes video will give some insight. Shot by Camilla Akrans and starring Edita Vilkeviciute, this particular shoot from H&M’s summer 2012 magazine takes inspiration from Alabama Whitman, Patricia Arquette’s prostitute character in True Romance. Updated for the now, of course. Expect plenty of cut-away swimwear, crop tops, and blonde wigs.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 26 May 2012
The right beauty look can be just as key as the outfit you wear or the shoes you put on your feet. So to keep you inspired here’s a round-up of 5 video tutorials worth checking out this week. Keep your makeup brushes handy and watch them after the break.
Written by Tienlyn Jacobson on 26 May 2012
For some designers, a resort collection remains at its origin – an in-between seasons collection intentioned for the warm-weather holidays of affluent jetsetters, often tropics themed and inspired by the luxuriously carefree. For Erdem, this seemed not to be the case for 2013. There was an air of drama that surrounded the collection like a pregnant pause. The restrained polish of the silhouettes and meditated…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 25 May 2012
Peplums. They've twisted and turned their way out of the '40s, bounded past the '80s, and landed in the now - merging with other current trends for an appeal that goes beyond the girly. And they may be more flattering than you think. Read on for details of the trend and how to wear it now.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 25 May 2012
Travelling in style is not just about looking great when you step off a plane – it’s about turning your suitcase into a mobile wardrobe. That means fitting in everything you need (without earning a dreaded ‘overweight luggage’ tag) and having it arrive in the best possible condition when you get there. To narrow down the options on how to do that, we took a…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 25 May 2012
Thus far we’ve previewed two stunning editorials from FASHIONTREND Magazine’s latest issue: the darkly seductive Babylon, and the breathtaking Erotica. The latter is the title story, named after the issue’s overarching theme. Dedicated to all things desirable and provocative, the issue marks a brave new direction for the magazine – which also showcases the spring / summer collections and more. And we have three copies…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 25 May 2012
If I said “Resort fashion” you probably imagine floral prints and tiny swimsuits, with the odd kaftan thrown in for good measure. The Resort fashion ‘season’ promises so much, and yet few of us actually want it to deliver. As winter 2012 draws to a close, precisely how many of us will book ourselves a poolside spot in an exotic locale? Few. And yet (economy…
Written by Shitika Anand on 24 May 2012
It was Marie Antoinette gone punk when Chanel's Cruise 2012/2013 collection sailed down the runway at the Palace of Versailles. But it wasn't just the clothes that were bold and candy-coloured: angular bobs were supported by a strong make-up look dominated by the colour pink. After the break: an in-depth look at recreating (and adapting) this look for yourself.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 24 May 2012
The Bond Girl has entered literary and cinematic mythology as an unmatched beauty; a rare and potent mix of danger and vulnerability, strength and seduction. Dusasn Jaukovic’s new shoot for Fashionising.com titled For Your Eyes Only doesn’t borrow literally from the 007 adventure of the same name, but it does mix up that undeniable recipe of Bond Girl qualities. And, like all of Jaukovic’s shoots…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 23 May 2012
It’s a little hard at times to distinguish the line between the current fascination with comics, and the revived interest in Pop Art. That’s because the two things are themselves intertwined, so any hope of determining one’s influence on the other, in how they play out on the fashion scene at least, is futile. What we do know is that both are popping up (pardon…