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,…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 16 Feb 2013
Autumn / winter 2013 for the Felder twins started out in sophisticated maroon outfits that had you wondering if maybe their trademark sex appeal had taken a back seat. But then came a semi-transparent, blush pink hued plastic coat and under it, a matching and equally see-through skirt. From there the girls delved into plunging tops in wintertime’s plush velvets, mini skirts in autumnal hues…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 5 Feb 2013
Peeking out from behind pink transparent plastic – the underside of a straw hat – is Malgosia Bela in what makes for a striking Harper’s Bazaar Poland cover.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 30 Jan 2013
Whether infused with a cinematic sense of futurism, or envisaged with a classic elegance, clear plastic and transparent perspex are making a mark for spring. From raincoats to clutches, a look at how to make plastic a wardrobe luxury in 2013.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 22 Jan 2013
One of spring's favourite ways to indulge in school girl chic, the classic pinafore dress gets a reworking - or rather numerous reworkings - in 2013. From retro fun to tough accents, apron style dresses and pinafores are having a moment in the spotlight.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 17 Jan 2013
Alibellus’ Titi Kwan had visions of night creatures, gliding between the iconic clubs of Paris. That accounted for the dark colour palette, the gravity-defying 80s punk rock hair, and the overall edgy feel of the whole Paris fashion week (PFW) show. But to use the word dark seems an injustice: vampiric perhaps, pitch blacks broken by the same rich burgundy wine colour that painted the…
Written by Melanie Lim on 14 Jan 2013
There are up-dos that are sleek and shiny and covered in hairspray so they don't budge; and then there are the ones that aren't so "done" - the kind that only get better as the day wears on. In 2013, effortlessness is the key to a chic yet sexy up-do. Read on for more.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 9 Jan 2013
By placing her signature over a dramatic concept that in the end translated to an unforgettable fashion show, Sarah Burton successfully introduced the Alexander McQueen fall 2013 menswear collection in London (LFW). Having their faces hidden under scary plastic masks, the male models looked like characters dragged out of a horror story, a vision that powerful contrasted the impeccable tailoring and Burton’s unique reinterpretation of…
Written by Izell Alzona on 4 Nov 2012
It is not surprising that Korea’s fashion scene has influenced the whole world with its quirky styles and trends. Westerners used to know just a little bit about Korean fashion, as the biggest Asian fashion influencers are the Japanese and the Chinese, but since the explosion of Korean pop, everyone seems to be obsessed with Korean culture now. This documentary is about the popular culture…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 31 Oct 2012
With Halloween upon us, we’re caught up in the costumed side of horror. Fake blood trickling from the corners of mouths that sport plastic vampire teeth, ghostly apparitions made from white sheets (and plenty of imagination), invasions of makeup-covered zombies. But, to paraphrase Edgar Allan Poe, terror is not of any stories, but of the soul. Sometimes the greatest horrors are not supernatural, but the…
