Aestheticism Hair Show 2012 at Cafe De Paris

 International Creative Director George Akkad and Creative Director Andrew Thomas Corbett    Showcase there Avant Garde hair show  titled 'Aestheticism' at Cafe De Paris on Saturday 29th September.

 The hair show looks at the power of suggestion rather than a statement celebrating the cult of beauty. Throughout the show life imitates art as sensuality, linking to the Aestheticism manifesto.

 Aestheticism began by looking at the inter- relationship of beauty in hair, makeup and fashion with George and Andrew researching heavily the art movement of the same name.

 Working with textures, taking inspiration from ropes and nets whilst also looking into Arabic textiles along with local folklore. Exaggerated beauty is the dominant statement in this collection, with the hair reflecting poise and strength. Black clothes resemble divinity found in ancient folklore and legend.

 George worked with his team to manifest his concept of 'Total Beauty' which translates easily from image to runway. Set in an Avant Garde aesthetic, the hair transcends structural elegance creating fluid geometry. The pieces were constructed using synthetic hair treated with hairspray creating the nets, twists and basket weave.

 Being a creative & visionary to me implies a constant search and desire to create new frontiers with hair. Being receptive to stimuli all around me means I can create freely using hair as my means of expression." states George. This mindset along with the cohesion of products, hair, clothes and makeup makes Aestheticism a powerful collection.

Trend 2012 / MULBERRY//SS12 Campaign

MULBERRY//SS12 Campaign

Mulberry looks to the great British seaside, Stunning/ Glamorous/Elegant  of their SS12 campaign. 

Chunky Bangles

Mega Mules

SLIP into spring's new shoes trend: decorative mules.

Exotic Skins

IT'S not about the size or shape of your bag that counts,

 it's the super-luxe hide that says spring 2012.

Darling Buds

FROM printed perennials and beaded blossoms to appliqué blooms,

 spring's florals are a delightfully mixed bunch. 

Crazy For Paisly

THE Indian heritage print of swirling curling shapes 

finds new style currency this season.

Shimmere And Sheen  

AUTUMN/WINTER 2011-12 was all about the razzle-dazzle, 

but it's time to trade in sequins and sparkle for a subtler radiance.

Decorative Day

PACK out your diary with the smartest of social engagements 

because the spring collections ushered in a new wardrobe 

 of whimsical looks designed for the daylight hours.

Graphic And Girlish White

THE abundance of all-white looks that graced the spring/summer 2012 

catwalks can be considered a trend of two halves.

TOP 10 TRENDS FROM FASHION WEEK 2012

                                     CHLOË SEVIGNY FOR MIU MIU'S FALL CAMPAIGN

                                  HBO'S NEW DOCUMENTARY 'ABOUT FACE'HIGHLIGHTS THE LAST OF THE SUPERMODELS

                                     CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN CREATES CINDERELLA-INSPIRED SHOES

 

                                                                                 SPRING 2012 TREND: URBAN JUNGLE

Deep Sea  VERSACE

Abstract Art CUCCI 

Pastels LOUIS VUITTON 

                                                                                                Peplum NINA RICCI

                                                                                            BIRDS MANISH ARORA

Aestheticism

  This my latest collection, titled,' Aestheticism' looks at the power of suggestion rather than a statement celebrating the cult of beauty. Throughout the collection life imitates art as sensuality, linking to the Aestheticism manifesto. The collection began by looking at the inter- relationship of beauty in hair, makeup and fashion and I researched heavily into the art movement of the same name.

 I worked with textures, taking inspiration from ropes and nets whilst also looking into Arabic textiles along with local folklore. Exaggerated beauty is the dominant statement in this collection, with the hair reflecting poise and strength. Black clothes resemble divinity found in ancient folklore and legend.  

From the early planning stages to the day of the shoot I worked with my team to manifest my concept of 'Total Beauty' in the pictures created. Set in an Avant Garde aesthetic, the hair transcends structural elegance creating fluid geometry.

 Hair was prepared for the hairpieces with ponytail and scalp plait bases. The pieces were constructed using synthetic hair treated with hairspray creating the nets, twists and basket weave.

"Being a creative & visionary to me implies a constant search and desire to create new frontiers with hair. Being receptive to stimuli all around me means I can create freely using hair as my means of expression. This mindset along with the cohesion of products, hair, clothes and makeup makes Aestheticism a powerful collection.

Kate Moss Naked !

         Kate Moss and Nick Knight for Another Man - NSFW

   Kate Moss this time she is NAKED...WOW This shoot is for Spring/Summer
 special edition of Another Man and is beautifully photographed by Nick Knight.

An Le, Alexa Johns and Kathleen Sayler for Re: Magazine

Fleur de la Nuit from Re: Magazine is working some absolutely gorgeous midnight tones and moody lighting. Photographer An Le seems to be particularly interested with what is up the model’s nose, but apart from that the set design and gorgeous silky snakes really work with the styling from Juliana Sullivan to create a stunning sense of drama.

1920s Fashion Clock

1920'sfashion Is beautifully coordinated and accessorised. Outfits were a feature of 1920's ladies fashions. Hats, shoes, stockings, handbags, dresses and jewellery all came together in harmony to create a unique and elegant style that can only be appreciated when seen in real-life or in colour illustrations. The vibrancy is lost in black and white photographs. 

 Women fashion 1920sThe 1920’s was a decade in which change dominated society. Entertainment, lifestyles, and clothing were liberated and entertaining. Nightlife was revolutionized, makeup heavier, and skirts shorter. Previously, clothing was used to reflect the femininity in women, rather than individuality. The notorious battle of the sexes emerged in fashion as well because while women were fighting for equal rights to men, they were also rebelling against the pain that they had to suffer for fashion beforehand. However, due to the dramatic changes of the 1920’s, there was much controversy over the dress of women and the actions that took place (Banner). Also known as the Free Years, the Jazz age, and the Art Deco period; the 1920’s was a period in which women were often ridiculed in the public eye since the past decades have been proven less risqué (Jailer-Chamberlain).

Men fashion 1920s
The 1920s were very much an era of formalwear, as casual clothing like we think of it today would not develop for several decades. While day and evening attire was quite distinguishable, daywear would still consist of collared shirts, baggy flat-front pants or knickerbockers, blazers or other smart jackets and leather shoes. Tweed and flannel were popular fabrics for men's daywear of this era. Eveningwear denoted tail coats and top hats, while anything more casual was seen strictly as underwear (such as t-shirts) or work wear, rather than street-appropriate attire.

Shoes and Hats   Became the focus of more attention as fashion items once their visibility increased due to raised hemlines on dresses. The colour and designs of footwear and hosiery (stockings) assumed greater importance as part of co-ordinated outfits, which led designers and manufacturers to introduce new and varied colours, styles, materials, and patterns. Silk and Lisle stockings in trendy pastel shades were all the rage with women of all ages. Started off the 1920's decade with wide brims and ended up with little or none! Short hair styles meant that close fitting felt cloche hats in colours to match the colourful dress ensembles were more popular than the traditional wide brimmed style of hat (see the illustration below which shows both styles).

Millinery correspondence lessons, like those published by the Woman's Institute of Scranton, Pa were extremely popular and enabled women to save money by designing and making their own hats, or even start their own millinery business.

Beaded handbags and purses

  In stunning colours and patterns, lined with satin or silk, was all the rage during the 1920's. Beaded belts, bracelets and necklaces complemented the pretty handbags and purses. If you couldn't afford to buy the latest in beaded fashion accessories, you made your own!

1920's Jewellery

 Designs took their inspiration from, and were influenced by, popular subjects of the day, like - nature, the Orient, and ancient Egypt. Simple jewellery designs based on geometric shapes and incorporating semi-precious stones were in vogue. Platinum was the "in" metal of the 1920's. Flappers typically wore long strings of beads. Beautiful jewelled brooches and long pins were used to help hold clothes in position, while also doubling as dress ornamentation.

Hairstyles 1920s A maior progress in the transition of women's hairstyle from the traditional long-hair style of the ninteenth century- to new short hair style (BOB) 1920s were transformed into much more interesting and feminine bobs (with stylish curls and waves) in the middle to late twenties. Finger wave,Marcel wave,and shingel were the most popular haistyles of the 1920s with numerous variations of each other hairstyles like the Fton Crop were only temporary phenomenons. (Women of all ages sacrificed their long tresses on the altar of fashion.