Fashion is Great /BFC men Collection

What fashion week in other major cities around the world is launched by HRH Prince of Wales? What a true honour it was to be part of the fashion elite that were invited to be at that launch.

The brands and designers certainly didn't disappoint. The one show that stood out for me just happened to be the first show of the weekend and it set the standard for the following days. Hackett chose the beautiful Royal Opera House to show a collection ,inspired by The Great Gatsby whilst at the same time being very truly British. 

 

Britain has always been an inspiration with its heritage for tailoring and suits, and although we may not have pulled it off at the football in the the Euros, boy did we show the rest of the fashion weeks how personal tailoring and style can be done.

Black leather HIGH on gothic glamour and rich with suggestion (rebel, vixen, dominatrix...), glossy black leather offers a sleek take on autumn's new decadent air.


 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.

Top-Notch Trouser FROM second-skin leathers and cigarette pants to tailored strides and slouchy boyfriend styles, trousers ruled the runway this autumn.

The Power Of  Purple  IT is the colour of luxury and passion, of princely robes and papal vestments, dazzling gems and florid prose. And now it's the reigning colour of the season.

 Terry Richrdson shot Jessica Hart in pour La Victoria's first ad campaign fall.

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.