Written by Elle Vagia on 2 Apr 2013
Maria Tagalou won the Mercedes Benz Fashion Award Greece and with it the ticket for any show at the Fashion Week in Berlin. Under the sounds of oriental music we saw quirky but perfectly combined sets sail down the Athens fashion week (AXDW) runway. The clear plastic used over tulle skirts made for a unique effect, while we saw details in leather and patent leather.…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 25 Mar 2013
It has been nearly a century since the first jumpsuit was invented by the Florentine Thayat back in 1919, representing a liberating garment during the Futuristic period. For the longest time the jumpsuit catered for the working woman especially during the war, just to be introduced to the world of fashion in the early 1960s by designers like YSL and Norma Kamali. Ever since then…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 21 Mar 2013
Spring is arriving in the northern hemisphere, and with it the chance to update our wardrobes with fresh new pieces that are in line with 2013′s fashion trends. And while it’s up to you as to how you choose to interpret and adapt the trends to suit your own personal style, that doesn’t mean we’re going to leave you short on guidance and inspiration. And…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 20 Mar 2013
While Fashionisers in the Northern Hemisphere are rejoicing the onset of spring, those below the equator are getting ready to trade light fabrics for heavier ones, sandals for boots, and summer dresses for autumn layers. If you’re the latter, it’s high time to look at your cold weather wardrobe and fill in any gaps. In doing that you’ll of course want to be familiar with…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 19 Mar 2013
It's the trend that dared to bare and won. Sheer fashion remains a statement to make in spring / summer 2013, and our guide takes you through all the looks, from the subtle to the sexual, from the monochromatic to the colourful. Read on to find out all you need to know.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 15 Mar 2013
Who'd have guessed that clear plastic heels could be so wonderfully elegant? From see-through perspex heels to transparent PVC, this once-futuristic form of footwear has reached new heights of femininity for spring.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 14 Mar 2013
Sportswear as a fashion trend has been evolving for the past few years. For spring 2013 it continues on the direction of sleek, minimal and luxurious, making itself ripe for new interpretations. Read on for the full report.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 9 Mar 2013
Fashion and acting are not at all dissimilar; in fact you might say the two are inextricably linked. Fashion helps create a persona, a character, and that’s true for all of us whether we’re models or actors, funfare ride attendants or dental clinic receptionists. So for South African born actress Jena Dover slipping into the role of a sexy BDSM mistress wasn’t just acceptable, it…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 21 Feb 2013
Sometimes pieces on a runway look amazing when part of the procession, but not so great when divorced from the whole. Others stand out as being the kind of pieces you’d want to buy and wear, regardless of what else they’re paired with. The London fashion week runways we’ve just witnessed have brought to light a vast variety of looks, from teeny shimmering cocktail dresses…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 20 Feb 2013
I once asked if Christopher Bailey’s genius allowed him to spot trends well in advance of their happening, or if his creativity was so influential that it set them. After Burberry Prorsum’s catwalk at London fashion week yesterday, I’ll settle on ‘genius’. Bailey is a master of reading the social climate from a lifestyle perspective. Doubt it? Try to suggest differently while viewing Trench Kisses,…
