RTW Spring/Summer 2016 : BURBERRY PRORSUM

•Theme of The Show : Function Regalia. •Special Guest : Alison Moyet sang "All Cried Out & Only Amongst Others". •Key Trend : Eclectic, Fresh, Bohemian. •Colour Palette : Black, Navy, Nude, Dusty Pink, White, Ivory, Gold, Light Green, Pale Yellow. •Pattern & Print : Tie-Dye (Ikat Technique), Polka dots, Baby Doll. •Choice of Materials : Cashmere, Silk, Cotton, Lace, Sheared Mink, Tulle, Swarovski Crystals. •Must Have : Trench Coats, Pea Coats, Long Fluidly Dresses, Lace Dresses, Sweater, Capes, Military and Biker Jackets, Duffle Coats, Kilts, Nylon Backpack, Ankle Boots, Strap Sandals, Sunglasses, Belt Bag.

LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN FW'2015 - BURBERRY PRORSUM

I loved the relax vision of Christopher's autumn and winter. Normally, Burberry invited guests and lovers enjoying its show with trees and sky as background of huge plastic tent in Kensington Garden but today Burberry stage covered behind thick drapes. Last season Bailey handwriting with bees and dragonflies illustration has become his inspiration and Bohemian ruggedness trails as his main inspiration for this season collection. The talented Clare Maguire as the entertainer and she entertained throughout the show with the band. I feel enjoyed and it reminds me about '60s and '70s vibes with modern taste. The songs that she sung really relate to the designs. Bailey presented his collection on Day 4 at London Collections: Men with 48 looks for this season. Slim tailored silhouettes, graphics, mixture of beautiful high quality fabrics and leather, embellishment combine with unique shapes giving it in each of the designs a tasteful look. From Burberry's velvet suit, rounded shoulder overcoat, knitted fringed blanket shawl, double-breasted blazer, collegiate bomber jacket, pea coat, belted mac, slim fitted shape cropped trousers, all over print shirt, fur collar overcoat to Burberry's mirror-embroidered shirts, trousers and coat combine with beautiful prints like paisley, floral, vine, camouflage, tartan check and traditional Indian mirror embroideries. Not forget, Burberry's tote bags in various type of leather and colours, dashing sunglasses and leather derby shoes. Based on what I've observed, it was amazing a show and excellent collection. There are separate pieces that you can mix match in the collection something dressy or you can turn it to casual. The show ended with glorious golden flakes falling down and big applause by all invited guests.

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LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN FW'2015 - MAN

The Irish born designer Rory Parnell Mooney joins Nicomede Talavera & Liam Hodges in presenting his AW2015 collection for MAN on day 1 of London Collections: Men. The designers presented their own style in combine 50 plus looks collection more modern Street Hip Hop-Goth Punk elements with ecclesiastical-big volume robes and layering. Parnell choose dark gloomy palettes like darkest blue, navy blue and charcoal with minimalist touch in each his designs. Meanwhile, Talavera & Hodges choose a splash of bright orange, monochrome and navy blue onto their collections. From MAN's wide trousers, long tunic shirts, cropped trousers, long overcoats, boxy jackets, oversized turtle neck sweaters, tabards to MAN's collarless jackets in various good quality fabrics like cotton, crepe, linen and wool. I, personally really like the whole concept and style. Its remind me about the Yohji Yamamoto greatest minimalist artwork. Sometimes we need to own something new and style it out from our comfort zone.

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LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN FW'2015 - COACH

I'm sure every guys who're a loyal fan of Coach definitely feel excited and wondering into your mind what the brand going to presents for this season. Mr Stuart Vevers, Coach's creative director presented his latest 27 collections on Day 2 of London Collections: Men. The collection were more urban-chic and it really speaks today's modern guy. A little bit of layering and a pinch of utilitarian element with dark shades in each his designs to give it a twist. Based what I've observed, Vevers brings Coach sophistication onto another level. From Coach's varsity jackets, shearling coats & faux fur jackets, turtle-neck knit sweater, wool loose blazer, mid length overcoat, well tailored trousers, round neck T-shirts to Coach's biker jacket in various high quality fabrics like shearling, faux fur, wool, cotton and leather. Not forget, Coach's amazing accessories... it really complete the whole collection excellently. I'm fallen in love with Coach's tote and messenger bags, shearling sneakers and accessories; metal feather charm & leather dog tag. Overall, the collection were prefect for daily style from day to night.

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LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN FW'2015 - HARDY AMIES

After reviewing season by season and catching up this beautiful brand, I've started to fallen in love with Mehmet Ali's elegant artwork. Ali presented his collection on Day 2 of London Collections: Men with modern with a twist Hardy Amies "rugged" look. That's I called "manly sexiness." The silhouette and workmanship well-tailored impeccably. I love that Ali playing with colours darker shades like blue, burgundy, green and a splash of bright yellow colour. Ali choose matte instead glossy onto the collection really catches my attention and I love it! Based on what I've observed, Mehmet has created a prefect collection for modern guy who're appreciate classic touch. From Hardy Amies's well-tailored suits in various type of fabrics from basic suits to double-breasted tuxedo, jackets with faux fur hoody, knitted turtleneck & fluffy wool sweater, vests, beautiful overcoats, outerwear jackets to Hardy Amies's rugged parkas. Simply a great collection. If I've the opportunity to own from this collection... I definitely grab that blue matte overcoat, jacket with fur hoody and the dashing double-breasted tuxedo.

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LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN FW'2015 - ASTRID ANDERSEN

Ms Andersen well-known with her sportswear designs in Europe. This season Ms Andersen still stick to her signature roots and have the chance presenting her collection at London Collections: Men. Ms Andersen presented her 28 looks for this season. Based on my observation, this season Ms Andersen giving us more clean and street-stylish with a twist hiker type of sportswear. Andersen also playing with glossy, green and burgundy colours to give a uhm! in her designs. You will see more for huge guy silhouette with manly prints like plaid and sportswear stripes. From Ms Andersen's biker jacket, roomy trousers, shell trousers, panelled joggers, oversized shirts and sweaters, sweatshirts, oversized jacket, boiler suit, mid-length tops, basketball vest, hoody to Ms Andersen's cable knit ski sweater partner it with faux fur hat and wool beret also complete the whole look with trainer boots. Simply marvellous! I loved the whole collection. I believe every young-modern lad will love all Astrid Andersen this season designs.

 [Images credit : Style.com & LCM Photographers]

LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN FW'2015 - TOPMAN DESIGN

Topman Design sizzle up the menswear season on Day 1 of London Collections: Men with a show called Bombay City Rollers under Gordon Richardson's team. This season Topman brings the '60s and '70s key-style into the collection. You definitely will see hippie-shaggy, glam rock and workshop uniform elements in each of designs. From Topman's rugged shearling bomber jacket to shearling parka, garage overalls, jackets with name badges & embroidery, ombre mohair outwear, lighting bolt to turtleneck sweater, fringed suede jacket, knits poncho, long comfy suede coat, sharp cut of flared denim pants to slim-fit sand details, chalk stripes & plaid suits in various beautiful material like suede, shearling, denim, mohair and wool with interesting prints like stripes, lighting bolts, native American motifs and tartan patchwork. Not forget Topman's eye-catcher bowling shoes with gold trimming detailing. Based what I've observed, the collection were unique and standout. I loved the whole concept and there few pieces I wish to own for my wardrobe collection.

[Images credit : Style.com & LCM Photographers]

FASHION REPORT SS'15; LONDON FASHION WEEK

12 September 2014; Now, It's London turn for Fashion Week. A brand new day to catch latest trends and hot items for this season straight from the runway. New York treated me very well this year I managed get connected with fashion people and catch many key trends for Spring/Summer. Although I love so much with American fashion and style, I'll never put aside my inner London love affair. Yes, I love London with the hustle bustle of the city, beautiful architectures and vibrant Londoner with their own unique style. Every corner can be your inspiration. That's why London become one of the best fashion capital in the world. The Londoner are very smart to show their style everyday on the street or attending an event.

On the opening day of London Fashion Week was reserved for all emerging talent. Based what I observed each of new designers presented their collection very consistent and creative. The industry needs young raw talents to embark London's fashion to another level in future. Giving them the it chance to express their vision and ideas. They may more innovative when creating something fresh and different than a normal designer usually do. Who knows we will found the next Lee McQueen (May his soul rest in peace). Fashion Week is a great place for creative people to gather around and share their thoughts. I love Londoner fashionistas style. They're very eclectic and know how catch the photographers attention.

 

I started my observation with Singaporean designer based in London, Ashley Isham. Opening of his SS'15 collection show was one of Malaysia's Supermodel, Tinie. Ashley presented his collection more to Grecian goddess garden party inspired with a pinch of hip hop into his designs. Although it look simple but I loved the details and silhouette each of his designs. Its easy to move and wearable. Ashley plays a lot of bright colours like Fuchsia, Red and shimmery Gold. The collection really represent all about Ashley. I love the Grecian dresses, sunday dresses, pure white lace mermaid dress with long fringes, silky printed sleeveless shirt and shorts, classy plunging bathing suits and Ashley's creative hats. Overall, the whole collection stand its own standard of class and uniqueness. I would like to see something more different, creative yet classy from Ashley in future.

 

The lovely duo designers of Marchesa, Georgina Chapman and Karen Craig has celebrated Marchesa 10th Anniversary back their hometown London. The designers presented their SS'15 collection inspired from hippie fantasy and rock n roll gypsy. I like the concept. Few Georgina and Karen's dresses were well patched with colourful laces and beautifully embroidered flowers in soft palettes. From the white tulle ruffles covered with embroidered colourful floral dress, sheer off shoulder fishtailed dress with embroidered rosette to the white silky blazer partner with hand painted blue phoenix until to Marchesa beautiful bright fuchsia voluminous high waist skirt with heavy colourful embroidery and light blue sheer gown with plunging neckline detailed with beautiful patched flowers all around on the top and down centre. The whole collection were amazing. If you like something romantic, enchanted and playful in your wardrobe do pick Marchesa.

 

Alexa Chung, Lana Del Rey and Cara Delevingne are among famous names become the brand muse and marked their names onto bag collection. This year Cara bagpack was listed as one of the it bag. Yes, I'm talking about the famous UK brand, Mulberry. Mulberry were one of Londoners favorite brand especially women's handbags. Mulberry presented their SS'15 apparel Collection that not so adventurous like other brands do. It was safe but I loved the way it been made because most the designs are wearable. Based what I've observed from the presentation photos Mulberry designs were well-tailored and synchronize. I like Mulberry coat with asymmetrical cut at the bottom, oversized coat, mid length-sleeve dresses with A line silhouette, tops with pockets and skirts beautiful in delphinium and cornflower prints from English Garden theme and a pinch of military inspired. Overall, the collection look fresh, clean and very English. This season bag collection were amazing. Mulberry offers the best for their loyal customers. If you love simplicity chicness, Mulberry may for you this spring.

 

Our Lips Are Sealed was played at Topshop Unique show and walked by leading ladies Cara and Jourdan. It was a joyful moment went for a trip down memory lane while watching the models walked. Topshop presented their SS'15 the faded glamour of the British seaside. Something more easy and youthful. Love the element of girly and tomboy in these collection. This season you will get something sporty like more stripes jersey top and high waist pants, boxy jackets great from day to night, comfy sweatshirts, sexy body skimming dresses or something girly like stand out pleated dresses and skirts, flowing frill dresses, playful graphic floral print tops with hot pants and sheer dresses with crystals. Topshop also presented cool accessories from bangles, earrings and bags. Based what I've observed, the whole collection was fearless and fun. If you someone active, fun, doesn't like something cliché but stylish; Topshop SS'15 might for you.

 

An style icon nearly three decades and well-known for Menswear; Paul Smith commercially success around the world and one of highly respected in the fashion industry. This season Sir Paul Smith presented his SS'15 women collection more tailored, classic with a twist of modernity. The best thing what I like about Paul's style everything is modern but with classic touch, easy to mix match and wearable. This season Paul Smith play with stripes, floral, neutral palettes like khaki with shades of blue, black and white. From Paul's soft shouldered tailored jacket, round neck shirt with leather fringes, bomber jacket, beautiful drop waist dress with pleats, classic cut blazer, modern sleeveless coatdress until to his shirt tunic everything is perfect. Based what I've observed, the whole collection is consistent and truly Paul's lady. If you searching something different, fresh with manly elements Paul Smith is for you.

 

From Keira, Rihanna, Alexa to Beyoncé and Lupita wore her beautiful bright digital prints dresses; Mary Katrantzou a designer from Greek always surprise her loyal customers and fans with bold colours and futuristic shapes. This season Mary presented her SS'15 collection Less bold colours; More artistic. You have to be more imaginative and allow yourself be fearless to understand this collection. I loved what Mary presented on the runway. Model paraded her beautiful designs in sandy-soft palettes, flirty sheer fabrics and embroidered with alien garden motive. I'm impressed with Mary workmanship everything so unique, different and regal with her own way. Based what I've observed from her tectonic plates cutout top with sand shimmery detail, beautiful long-sleeveless silky coat sexy, sheer dresses with alien flora and fauna motive to her simple lacey embroidered dresses were amazing and mesmerizing. Mary Katrantzou, you're a genius!

 

Erdem this year brings the dark tropical jungle to the stage. It's one of my favorite background setup for this season London Fashion Week. The moment I saw the first model walked on the runway straightly in my mind that Erdem's inspiration; Victorian, Botanical Garden and Darkness. This season Erdem Moralioglu presented his SS'15 collection inspired by a story of a Victorian Botanist, Marianne North. Throughout the show Erdem produce beautiful designs charmed by amazing details with Victorian silhouette. From his floral motive or feathers camouflage prints sheer dresses, deep v halter, covered sleeves or sleeveless full with soft little feathers to his amazing full body lace dresses and gowns; these collection were sinisterly tres chic! Erdem succeed to brought something dark and historic can be sexy and felt so now. I, myself fallen in love with all his SS'15 collection.

 

I loved the clean vision of Christopher's spring and summer. The birds and the bees as his inspiration and Burberry theme for this season collection. From the big see through tent with bee and dragonfly graphic, colouful runway with cute bees and bugs illustration to Burberry's invited guests everything runs perfectly. The talented James Bay as the entertainer and he entertained throughout the show only with his guitar. I feel enjoyed and it reminds me an English spring romance and summer kisses. The songs that he sung really relate to the designs. Based what I've observed, for this season Christopher Bailey bringing bold colours, graphic and graffiti and sporty for his loyal customers. There are separate pieces that you can mix match in the collection something dressy but you can turn it to casual. I loved their SS'15 bag collection; the cute graffiti with bugs,floral illustration pouches, cool document bag and men satchel bag. From the denim jacket hemmed at the bottom with light feather, sequins or layered sheer skirts and dresses, ruching sheer tulle dresses with big ribbons to this season signature look graffiti, bee and dragonfly prints on classic Burberry trench coats. It's fun, vibrant and whimsical collection.

 

This season he gives you a glimpse of early 80's rock, a pinch of 70's glamour and fearless 90's, Tom Ford knows to create controversy with his own fashionable way. His amazing workmanship blend with quirky chicness make he's so special to this industry. I loved what Mr.Ford presented for this season it's more daring, dark and full with sex. From Ford's tailored blazer and collarless coat, liquid metallic long sleeves top, high waist sleek bell bottom pants, daring sheer tops, metallic mini dresses covered with black sexy pantyhose to his white flowing gown with sequins detailing on thin strip sheer fabric top. I just love all the sex in Ford's collection. The clothes, messy 70's rocker chick hairdo, smokey eye shadow with kissable glossy lips to Ford's killer 7 inch platform clogs; It blends perfectly. Someone with high confidence and passionate with fashion will dare to style Ford.

 To be continued; Milan Fashion Week SS'15

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